Ray Phillip Owens

• Enhanced software quality by conducting thorough test case design and execution processes.
• Collaborated closely with developers to resolve defects quickly and ensure smooth software delivery.
• Optimized testing processes by using industry-standard tools such as JIRA for better traceability and reporting.
• Implemented risk-based testing strategies that prioritized critical functionality, ensuring high-quality releases.
• Enhanced application stability by performing comprehensive stress and load tests on various system components.
• Implemented data-driven testing approaches that facilitated effective validation of complex business logic scenarios.
• Reviewed requirements specifications for completeness, consistency, and ambiguity before initiating test case creation activities.
• Collaborated with QA analysts to establish, meet and maintain quality assurance thresholds based on best-practice tools.
• Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
• Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
• 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.

• Improved software reliability by consistently identifying and resolving bugs during the testing phase.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish project requirements, ensuring software met stakeholder expectations.
• Conducted root cause analysis for critical defects, leading to more effective resolutions and prevention of future occurrences.

• Improved software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies for new products and features.
• Enhanced team efficiency by leading daily stand-up meetings, coordinating tasks, and providing mentorship to junior QA engineers.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex software issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Transitioned from Hardware Technician to Software QA Engineer. Company transitioned to offering ToolKits for Compression Engine, Scanner Drivers, Printer Drivers using OCX/ActiveX logic. My tasks were to Create a strategy for Manual Testing And Automation Creation for these API's