Rece Ryan
Summary
Professional software quality assurance specialist with thorough understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices. Skilled in identifying and resolving defects, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving project requirements. Proficient in test planning, execution, and automation, with focus on delivering reliable and efficient results. Adept at leading high-impact company initiatives and attacking operational inefficiencies head-on.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Software QA Tester
United States Equestrian Federation
08.2024 - Current
- Created detailed test cases and executed extensive test plans spanning multiple application platforms, including web-based applications, mobile applications, and in-house data management systems. Was able to successfully secure a two-year, discounted contract with an established test case management service for my company within the first three months of my employment. Also took point on researching various automation testing frameworks/methodologies to reduce overall testing time and presented my findings to the Director of Development and CIO.
- Worked in tandem with the product team and our Director of Development to establish clear requirements and delivery dates for new features or bug fixes. Frequently used past experience in agile software teams to identify ways in which the planning, refinement, and execution of tasks could be optimized. Also advocated for the importance of software team retrospectives at the end of each sprint in order to generate a valuable, inward facing feedback loop.
- Led the company-wide, four-year initiative to identify, research, and implement new technologies on a per-department basis in the name of minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing overall operational efficiency. Such leadership responsibilities consisted of documenting and sharing my generalized plan of action with executives, creating KPIs to measure efficiency gains before and after new technologies had been implemented, and meeting one-on-one with department heads on a regular basis to maintain a clear vision of their needs.
- Strongly advocated for the importance of company culture by co-heading the employee events and wellness committee. Responsibilities for this committee included the planning and execution of company-wide events, utilization of technology (Teams, SurveyMonkey, etc.) to gather feedback from staff on desired quality of life improvements around the workplace, and solidification of an officially sanctioned employee recognition program to name a few.
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
Bitwerx, Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Led QA interviews and actively contributed to the hiring process, helping to shape team composition and screening criteria.
- Played a key role in the development of an in-house large language model (LLM) trained on sensitive real-world data; responsibilities included architectural input, logic implementation, code reviews, and designing evaluation frameworks for model accuracy.
- Created comprehensive test plans for mission-critical, user-facing products where accuracy and reliability are essential to user outcomes.
- Gained deep expertise in data extraction, transformation, and migration processes across relational and document-based databases; proficient in writing and analyzing complex SQL queries involving both real-world values and system-generated metadata.
- Performed rigorous testing of internal APIs, focusing on input validation, stress testing, and ensuring proper integration across systems.
- Conducted extensive testing of internal web applications used by business partners, including front-end usability checks and back-end data integrity validation.
- Tested host applications, plugin systems, and microservices, ensuring correct behavior across varied components and deployment environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Azure Portal, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, and Microsoft Office; regularly use these tools for test management, deployment monitoring, and documentation.
- Onboarded and mentored new QA team members, facilitating their smooth transition into tools, processes, and team standards.
- Participated in solution architecture discussions and co-created workflow diagrams and visualizations for upcoming software initiatives.
- Delivered software product demonstrations tailored to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ranging from high-level overviews to deep technical walkthroughs.
- Acted as a direct point of contact for business partner representatives, addressing technical issues and introducing new software features during early deployment stages.
Store Clerk
Aramark
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered excellent customer service, contributing to positive customer experiences and overall sales performance.
- Promptly cleaned minor spills and maintained a safe, tidy store environment in accordance with safety protocols.
- Proactively ensured shelves and displays were fully stocked and visually organized for each shift.
- Maintained detailed inventory logs and monitored stock levels to support timely reordering and restocking.
- Managed incoming phone calls, recorded accurate messages, and ensured effective communication with management and staff.
- Handled inventory control responsibilities, including restocking shelves, rotating products, and minimizing shrinkage.
- Performed general janitorial duties such as sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and restroom maintenance to uphold store cleanliness standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2022
Skills
- Manual and automation testing
- Test documentation and planning
- Agile methodology standards
- Web, API, database, and mobile testing
- Code review and general development
- Functional, load, stress, smoke, regression, and user acceptance testing
- Version control and Git proficiency
- Technical architecting and diagramming
- Technical communication
Certification
- Cypress - Modern Automation Testing from Scratch + Frameworks [Udemy, 2024]
- The Complete Python Bootcamp: From Zero to Hero in Python [Udemy, 2024]
- The Complete SQL Bootcamp 2022: From Zero to Hero [Udemy, 2022]
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Powerpoint 2013 [Microsoft, 2018]
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Word 2013 [Microsoft, 2018]
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel 2013 [Microsoft, 2018]
Timeline
Quality Software QA Tester
United States Equestrian Federation
08.2024 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
Bitwerx, Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2024
Store Clerk
Aramark
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Morehead State University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Morehead State University
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