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Robert Graef

Robert Graef

Software Quality Engineer
Boyertown,Pennsylvania

Summary

Extensive experience in many facets of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including quality assurance, testing, and process improvement, using Agile/Scrum, Kanban, SAFe methodologies. Proven leader in successfully delivering programs and projects of various sizes and complexities within teams and across organization units. Self-starter, quality-driven, independent worker who drives and manages multiple projects. Change manager who delivers solid results and creative solutions. Team builder who develops and maintains strong relationships across all organizational levels. Flexible, persistent, with outstanding communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Automation Engineer

Oracle
Malvern, PA
10.2022 - 03.2023

(Oracle purchased Cerner Corporation in October 2022.)

  • Designed standardized processes and protocols to continuously improve operational efficiency through positive iteration.
  • Applied Agile Delivery methods to simplify testing process decisions through iterative development.
  • Worked with global cross-functional teams to resolve integration process issues.
  • Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues' coding efforts.
  • Integrated test automation into layers of application stacks to improve Patient Registration product quality.
  • Improve the Pass/Fail rate from 90% to 96% of the Automation Regression Test Suite by enhancing data mapping.

Lead Automation Test Engineer

Cerner Corporation
Malvern, PA
02.2015 - 09.2022

(Cerner purchased Siemens Health Services in February 2015.)

  • Accountable for design, development, and enhancement of in-house GUI-based test automation framework using Selenium WebDriver (Java client) reducing costs by $1 million.
  • Created and facilitated education for associates implementing and using Selenium, Eclipse, Jenkins, and AccuRev tools for new Automation frameworks.
  • Designed and developed test specifications for new features/functions to produce repeatable testing procedures and processes.
  • Developed and executed automation of Claims and Billing modules for Regression Suite.
  • Improve the Pass/Fail rate from 80% to 90% of the Automation Regression Test Suite with enhancements to the automation code review process, and scheduled Jenkins jobs.

Lead Automation Test Engineer

Siemens Health Services
Malvern, PA
05.2009 - 01.2015
  • Improve and implemented a Change Management process for a 35% productivity increase.
  • Improve quantity (300%) and quality (80%) of the Regression Test Suite using an in-house automation framework.
  • Responsible for design, development, and enhancement of in-house GUI-based test automation framework initially using TestPartner and then using SILK Test integrated with Quality Center (ALM).
  • Document, track, and escalate issues where appropriate using Quality Center (ALM).
  • Executed and maintained end-to-end in-house GUI-based and Regression automation test suites across Scrum, Development, and Test environments.
  • Designed and developed test cases to address business and technical use cases.
  • Developed and executed automation of Guarantor and Insurance modules for Regression Suite
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Scrum Master

Siemens Health Services
Malvern, PA
05.2006 - 04.2009
  • Person in charge of mentoring, planning, and systems analysis.
  • Delivering projects within the schedule and budget with high quality.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments.
  • Identification, definition, and re-engineering of cross-functional work processes, including implementation of industry best practices.

Skills

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Interests

Traveling

Music

Sports

Timeline

Test Automation Engineer - Oracle
10.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Automation Test Engineer - Cerner Corporation
02.2015 - 09.2022
Lead Automation Test Engineer - Siemens Health Services
05.2009 - 01.2015
Scrum Master - Siemens Health Services
05.2006 - 04.2009
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