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REBECCA SHERWOOD

REBECCA SHERWOOD

Aurora,CO

Summary

Proactive learner committed to ongoing growth and innovation in delivering impactful results. A technology professional with diverse experience, skilled in enhancing systems and leading projects from start to finish to contribute to organizational growth and success. Results-driven software engineer with expertise in full-stack web development, continuous integration, and deployment strategies. Proficient in Node.js, React, C#, Python, and SQL, delivering high-quality solutions that drive efficiency gains and cost savings. Led the development of an in-house web application, resulting in significant labor savings. Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes and increase overall productivity, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives for successful project outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FREELANCE AI ANNOTATOR

RWS Group
04.2024 - Current
  • Annotate audio events in video content by identifying sound segments, labeling them with start/end timestamps, one-word/phrase tags, and brief descriptions to enhance machine audio understanding.
  • Evaluate prompt quality for a benchmark dataset by validating multiple-choice questions, verifying clarity, correctness, and metadata including timestamps and answer labels.
  • Perform detailed video object segmentation by generating accurate pixel-level masks to track target objects across video frames.
  • Assess and rate German-language prompts and localized AI prompts for clarity and cultural appropriateness.
  • Evaluate AI-generated audio for human-likeness and naturalness across various acoustic contexts.

FREELANCE BILINGUAL SOFTWARE TESTER (GERMAN)

RWS Group
11.2023 - Current
  • Conducted linguistic and functional testing of software and hardware in German across various platforms, including mobile (Android/iOS), web-based, and device interfaces.
  • Reviewed, validated, and prioritized identified defects within the software, ensuring clarity and proper classification.
  • Collaborated within a dynamic team on diverse projects encompassing consumer tech such as video/audio streaming, smart speakers and displays, smart home devices, and travel and commerce apps.
  • Assisted in the creation and validation of localization and functional test plans based on UI/UX and functional specifications provided by clients.
  • Configured test beds and environments, troubleshooting and problem-solving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Provided regular status reports to the Test Lead, ensuring effective communication and transparency throughout the testing process.

GAMES BUILD ENGINEER

Microsoft
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • - Developed and maintained robust build pipelines in Azure DevOps for multiple casual games, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery to a global player base.
  • - Collaborated with remote and hybrid team members across various locations to streamline build processes and ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations.
  • - Implemented Microsoft requirements on pipelines, ensuring adherence to cybersecurity standards and best practices.
  • - Utilized C#/.NET scripting and systems programming to optimize efficiency and reliability of continuous integration and release pipelines.
  • - Worked closely with development teams to integrate and adapt game components, ensuring seamless deployment processes.
  • - Proactively identified and implemented procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity by optimizing and parallelizing the build process.
  • - Drove the development and maintenance of build automation tools, improving scalability and reliability of the build infrastructure.
  • - Communicated technical requirements and provided estimates to leadership, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • - Created and documented technical designs, facilitating knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.
  • - Engaged with other Microsoft teams to support build pipeline initiatives and resolve technical challenges.
  • - Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth by actively seeking feedback and initiating process improvements.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DEVOPS

Venus Power
04.2020 - 02.2022
  • - Developed an in-house web application using Node.js, React, HTML/CSS, PHP, and jQuery/JavaScript.
  • - Conducted thorough user requirement gathering and maintained code for the tool, resulting in approximately 14 hours of monthly labor savings for employees.
  • - Implemented and managed a fully automated CI/CD pipeline for code deployment using PowerShell, enhancing deployment processes and increasing efficiency.
  • - Utilized YAML for configuration management, ensuring seamless deployment workflows.
  • - Contributed expertise in C#, JavaScript, and Python to web application development, optimizing functionality and user experience.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

CarryOn Logistics
04.2017 - 04.2020
  • - Developed, designed, integrated, tested, and built software to deliver required functionality.
  • - Created and modified CI/CD pipelines using existing code and supported proprietary applications.
  • - Collaborated with team members to build scalable applications, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • - Managed GitHub repositories and permissions to maintain version control and facilitate collaboration.
  • - Oversaw source control with Azure, ensuring code integrity and accessibility.
  • - Wrote scripts and conducted QA testing before deployment using Red Hat, ensuring software quality and reliability.
  • - Provided support for transactional databases in a SQL Server environment, utilizing MySQL for efficient database management.
  • - Compiled specifications, testing methods, and other relevant information into technical manuals to guide future assignments and maintain consistency in development processes.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of the People
Pasadena, California

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of the People
Pasadena, California

Skills

  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
  • Bash (Scripting Language)
  • Java (Programming Language)
  • C, C#, C
  • JIRA
  • MySQL
  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • Nodejs
  • JavaScript (Programming Language)
  • HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Github/Git/GitLab
  • AWS Lambda
  • Angular (Web Framework)
  • PHP (Scripting Language)
  • ASPNET
  • NoSQL
  • YAML
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL

Certification

  • Microsoft AI - 102 Certificate - Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution
  • (ISC)² CC Certificate - Certified Cybersecurity (CC)
  • Microsoft AZ - 900 Certificate - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • El Centro College - Certified in Information Technology Programmer Level I

LANGUAGES

German
English

Timeline

FREELANCE AI ANNOTATOR

RWS Group
04.2024 - Current

FREELANCE BILINGUAL SOFTWARE TESTER (GERMAN)

RWS Group
11.2023 - Current

GAMES BUILD ENGINEER

Microsoft
11.2022 - 11.2023

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/DEVOPS

Venus Power
04.2020 - 02.2022

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

CarryOn Logistics
04.2017 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of the People

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of the People

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