Nichole Romanowski
China Grove,NC
Summary
Information technology professional with deep expertise in analyzing business needs and translating them into effective IT solutions. Known for strong collaboration skills, adaptability to changing requirements, and focus on achieving impactful results. Proficient in requirements gathering, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. Reliable team player with significant track record in enhancing system efficiencies and driving project success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Technology Business Analyst
Wells Fargo
09.2018 - 06.2024
- Reduced costs with thorough evaluation of existing systems and implementation of cost-effective upgrades.
- Designed user-friendly training materials to facilitate smooth adoption of new technologies across the organization.
- Served as an integral team member on large-scale IT initiatives by contributing valuable insights gleaned from years of industry experience.
- Optimized workflow by identifying bottlenecks and recommending process improvements, driving greater productivity.
- Conducted in-depth data analysis to inform strategic decision-making, leading to more effective resource allocation and prioritization.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders, fostering a cooperative environment for project success.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive IT solutions, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Improved business processes by analyzing system requirements and implementing IT solutions.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
- Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
- Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
Test Coordinator
Novant Health, Inc
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Developed practical contingency plans for potential issues that may arise during testing, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
- Established strong communication channels with stakeholders, keeping them informed on testing progress and potential issues.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement within the testing group.
- Fostered strong relationships with developers and product owners by providing clear and concise feedback on testing findings.
- Implemented risk-based testing approaches to prioritize critical test cases, effectively reducing overall testing efforts.
- Created reusable test scripts and templates for streamlined future testing efforts, reducing time spent on manual tasks.
- Oversaw defect management process from identification through resolution, working closely with developers to ensure timely fixes and prevent reoccurrence.
- Efficiently allocated resources based on skillset and availability, maximizing productivity in completing assigned tasks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test plans, resulting in improved product quality.
- Ensured accurate reporting of defects by consistently maintaining detailed documentation throughout the testing process.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
MedAssets
01.2007 - 04.2015
- Supported product managers and development teams across phases of testing from planning to execution, troubleshooting and reporting within high-volume, agile environment.
- Created test cases and test scripts to maintain cohesive team approach to product development.
- Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
- Demonstrated new product features and functionality to project stakeholders.
- Produced and maintained technical documentation for project reference.
- Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
- Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
- Worked with stakeholders and team members on quality assurance efforts for hardware components.
- Trained and guided onsite and offshore team members in quality assurance standards, policies and procedures.
- Spearheaded the adoption of Agile methodologies within the QA team, promoting collaboration, adaptability, and rapid delivery of high-quality software.
- Improved software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies for new products and features.
- Developed strong working relationships with stakeholders to set realistic expectations regarding product deliverables and timelines.
- Championed a culture of quality throughout the organization through regular presentations on best practices in software testing.
- Reduced product defects by designing and executing detailed test plans, incorporating manual and automated testing methods.
- Played a key role in the establishment of Quality Assurance Centers of Excellence, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration among teams across the organization.
- Implemented a continuous integration process to enable faster feedback on code changes and minimize regression testing time.
- Managed the creation of a centralized test automation framework, enabling consistent execution of tests across multiple projects.
- Performed load and performance testing to ensure optimal system functionality under various conditions, identifying bottlenecks for further improvement.
- Estimated labor hours for different testing projects and functions.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting thorough audits of QA processes and documentation practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Functional specifications
- Software development life cycle
- Stakeholder management
- Test planning and documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Requirements gathering
Certification
- Six Sigma Certification (Certified Scrum Master / Kanban Lead)
Timeline
Information Technology Business Analyst
Wells Fargo
09.2018 - 06.2024
Test Coordinator
Novant Health, Inc
01.2016 - 10.2017
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
MedAssets
01.2007 - 04.2015
- Six Sigma Certification (Certified Scrum Master / Kanban Lead)
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas At Arlington
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