Rob Vanderwerf
Marietta,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Test Engineer with extensive experience in developing test plans and conducting both manual and automated testing. Recognized for strong stakeholder relationship management and team collaboration, contributing to successful project outcomes in Agile environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Systems Analysis/Senior Test Engineer
Equitable
Syracuse, New York
06.2018 - Current
- Designed test plans to ensure comprehensive coverage of software requirements.
- Conducted manual and automated tests for various software applications.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve defects promptly.
- Developed and maintained testing frameworks to enhance efficiency.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies to align testing efforts with project goals.
- Utilized AI to enhance my work.
- Mentored junior engineers on testing best practices and methodologies.
- Ensured that all software changes were tested properly before being released into production environment.
Owner
Winderup, Inc.
Marietta, New York
2005 - 2019
- Created tailored software solutions by analyzing client requirements and specifications.
- Produced thorough documentation for software configurations and user guides.
- Delivered ongoing technical support while troubleshooting clients' systems effectively.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Quality Assurance Specialist/ Scrum Master
MyBizView
Wichita, Kansas
2009 - 2017
- Conducted thorough quality inspections on products before release.
- Developed and maintained quality assurance protocols, processes and procedures.
- Reviewed customer requirements and specifications to ensure products met standards.
- Coordinated sprint planning sessions to define project goals and deliverables.
- Removed obstacles for team members to ensure smooth project progression.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize backlog items.
Systems Developer
Quartier Printing
Syracuse, New York
2002 - 2006
- Developed software solutions for printing processes and workflow management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather system requirements and specifications.
- Analyzed existing systems to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
Systems Analyst
The Home Depot Inc
Atlanta, GA
1998 - 2001
- Automated retail ad production process via custom scripting
- Provided technical support to end-users, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Worked closely with IT teams to ensure proper integration between systems platforms.
- Developed system documentation to support implementation and user training processes.
Education
Fine Arts / Printmaking
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Quality assurance and test automation
- Python, Java, and Ruby Selenium scripting
- Test planning
- Test framework development
- CI/CD pipeline management
- Artificial intelligence integration
- Agile methodologies and Scrum
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Azure DevOps
- Team collaboration and coaching
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster - Scrum Alliance (2022-present)
Online Courses
- Scrum Development with Jira & Jira Agile
- Python 3 Fundamentals
- Creating an Automated Testing Framework with Selenium
- Ruby Fundamentals
- Automated Web Testing with Selenium
- Clean, Transform, and Load Data with Power BI
- AgilePM Project Management
- Agile Release Management
- Understanding NoSQL
Timeline
Systems Analysis/Senior Test Engineer
Equitable
06.2018 - Current
Owner
Winderup, Inc.
2005 - 2019
Quality Assurance Specialist/ Scrum Master
MyBizView
2009 - 2017
Systems Developer
Quartier Printing
2002 - 2006
Systems Analyst
The Home Depot Inc
1998 - 2001
Fine Arts / Printmaking
Buffalo State College