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Paula DeSantis

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Greenwood,MO
Paula DeSantis

Summary

Dedicated Senior Quality Assurance Analyst with a proven ability to identify improvement opportunities and maintain high product quality standards. Expertise in critical thinking and problem-solving facilitates effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, driving significant enhancements in product quality. Rapid knowledge acquisition ensures adaptability in fast-paced environments, contributing to overall project success.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

GEHA
Lee's Summit, Missouri

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
04.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Worked within cross-functional teams to understand function, features and testing needs of each program.
  • Reviewed and analyzed system specifications to ensure clarity and testability of requirements.
  • Created detailed test plans to verify application functionality against business needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive unit and regression testing for interfaces, extracts, and reports.
  • Performed end-to-end validation of APIs with tools like Postman, Splunk, Azure, and Argo.
  • Documented and managed defects in Azure DevOps.
  • Partnered with developers to resolve system issues and optimize application functionality.
  • Ensured consistency and correctness of data through effective use of SQL queries.
  • Trained and led staff on proper QA standards.
  • Expanded expertise in quality assurance through independent learning.

Government Employees Health Association

Senior Programmer Analyst
08.2005 - 04.2014

Job overview

  • Led design, development and testing of over 100 reports for Facets Go Live.
  • Fostered strong connections with stakeholders in various departments.
  • Developed SQL queries for test report validation.
  • Manage non-production and production change requests in ITSM.
  • Led development of prospect marketing campaigns and member outreach.
  • Streamlined member and prospect communications by transferring multiple processes externally.
  • Managed all stages of the development process for projects and production issues, from analysis to signoff.
  • Developed and updated project documentation in alignment with company guidelines.
  • Produced and executed unit test plans and coordinated user acceptance testing.

DST Systems, Inc

Analyst Programmer II
02.2001 - 08.2006

Job overview

  • Collaborated with MFS representative and team members at DST Output.
  • Handled technical design, coding, unit test planning and execution for varying project sizes.

Education

University of Missouri – Columbia
Columbia, MO

Bachelor of Science from Special Education

University Overview

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Skills

  • Agile and Waterfall Proficiency
  • Comprehensive Testing Methodologies
  • API Functionality Testing
  • Effective Time Management
  • Analytical Problem-Solving

Interests

Pickleball

Reading

Supporting my son's in their athletics

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

GEHA
04.2014 - Current

Senior Programmer Analyst

Government Employees Health Association
08.2005 - 04.2014

Analyst Programmer II

DST Systems, Inc
02.2001 - 08.2006

University of Missouri – Columbia

Bachelor of Science from Special Education
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