Hi, I’m
Michael Matteson
Software Test Engineer
Rowe,NM
Summary
Experienced Software Developer and Quality Assurance professional committed to confirming proper functionality and usability of software products before release with a demonstrated history of working in the human resources and Financial Industries. Plans test schedules and strategies according to project scope and delivery dates and monitors and tracks bug resolutions. Reviews software documentation to verify technical accuracy and completeness and to mitigate risks. Served as both a self-starter on solo projects as well as performed as Solution Lead on Synthetic Data creation projects.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paychex, Inc.
Performance Test Engineer
09.2020 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
- Developed and deployed test load scripts with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C++.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Weekly working with the following industry tools:
- Jenkins, Gradle, XLD/XLR
Paychex, Inc.
Software Test Automation Engineer III
08.2018 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Creating, editing, debugging software automation scripts for software across multiple platforms utilizing HP UFT/ALM
- Work with Splunk as well for execution analysis, debugging and other quality analysis.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Identified appropriate situations for implementing test automation, accounting for situations where automated testing was counterproductive.
- Developed a fake data tool for testers resulting in returning 1.5 FTE worth of time back to the company
Paychex, Inc.
Software Test Automation Engineer IV
04.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Solution Lead developing utility applications (MSVS/C#), Integration between proprietary software and third party tools.
- Trained others in Software Automation practices.
- Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues' coding efforts.
- Monitored emerging test automation frameworks, technologies and best practices for useful developments.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Researched new developments in testing methods and equipment and made recommendations to improve testing procedures.
- Applied Agile Delivery methods to simplify testing process decisions through iterative development.
Mindex
Software Test Engineer
05.2013 - 01.2014
Job overview
- UI testing, Service testing, automated UI testing, Test Plan development, middleware support
- Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
- Used open-source tools to develop automation scripts.
- Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team.
- Identified and tracked software defects and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests.
ExactData, LLC
Client Executive
04.2012 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth in the Healthcare and Demographics synthetic data.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
- Developed software prototypes for automated cursive for use in direct sales.
- Leveraged Demographics models to produce simulated handprint on printed respondent forms.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
ADI, LLC
Test Lab Coordinator
06.2004 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Expert in Digital Test Deck technology
- Expert user of the Dynamic Data Generator tool
- Assisted in the development/QC of the Dynamic Data Generator software
- Lab Coordinator and middleware support for research and development projects
- Test Lab Coordinator for Financial Image Usability study; managed 4 QA
- Testers over 6 month period
- Analysis Support for OCR/ICR System used in the US Census DRIS program
- Project Testing Lead for various document capture system technologies –
- Scanners, Color Dropout software, OCR/ICR engines, X-Rite 500 Series
- Spectrodensitometer evaluation for use with QUISP II print quality software
- Assisted in the development of Cursive Writing Emulation software for use in
- Patent-pending Digital Test Deck technology
Education
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY
Bachelor of Science from Applied Arts and Sciences
06.2005
Monroe Community CollegeRochester, NY
A.S from Computer Science
06.1996
Skills
- Python, Perl, C, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Automated Testing Development
- System Integration Testing
- Stress Testing
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Performance Test Planning
- Functional and Business Requirements
- QuickTest Professional (QTP)
- HP Quality Centers
- Agile and Scrum Environments
Timeline
Performance Test Engineer
Paychex, Inc.
09.2020 - 06.2022
Software Test Automation Engineer III
Paychex, Inc.
08.2018 - 09.2020
Software Test Automation Engineer IV
Paychex, Inc.
04.2016 - 08.2018
Software Test Engineer
Mindex
05.2013 - 01.2014
Client Executive
ExactData, LLC
04.2012 - 04.2013
Test Lab Coordinator
ADI, LLC
06.2004 - 04.2012
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Applied Arts and Sciences
Monroe Community College
A.S from Computer Science
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