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Charles Bledsoe

Information Technology
Mitchell,IN

Summary

Accomplished Quality Assurance Analyst with a proven track record at TRISTAR, enhancing software reliability through meticulous manual testing and root-cause analysis. Skilled in bug tracking and issue resolution, I leverage my Active Comptia Security + certification and mentoring abilities to elevate team performance and software quality, contributing to a significant reduction in post-launch issues.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Analyst/Manual Software Tester

TRISTAR
07.2019 - Current

Perform software functional software testing.


Create test suites and test plan.


Research bugs found and steps to reproduce them.


Work with developers and product owner on end user experience and/or expectations.


Document test results by creating artifacts and linking them to version tested in the software repository.


Lead standup meetings working with product owner and developers.

Computer Helpdesk Technician

IU Foundation
12.2018 - 06.2019

Provide onsite support of both hardware and software needs.


Perform any software installations needed after initial default deployment of computer.


Image computers to baseline default images and configurations.


Support end users company issues cellphones, android and apple.


Receive calls/tickets from end users for issues or requests, work with them over phone, remote into computer, or go to them physically if needed.


Work with other technicians to quarantine service, and prevent rework.


Record and report work history in ticketing system.

Field Technician

IBM
11.2015 - 12.2017

Primarily drive within service area assigned and complete repairs on laptops and desktop units with warranties.


Special contracts requesting additional support during installs of hardware with IBM partners.


Server maintenance and repairs on medium and large scale systems.


Quarantine with team members to determine best assignment of jobs.


Quarantine with customers company on access and availability of unit/s needing repair.


Track time and service planning.

Jr. Systems Administrator

Frenchlick Resort and Casino
10.2008 - 11.2015

Create user profiles and gives access as needed within domain groups.


Lead and develop helpdesk technicians.


Manage new software updates and upgrades to existing software, as well as identify potential replacements.


A/S 400 managing our LMS and our Casino side solutions. In addition preform night audit as needed.


Support end user when elevated from helpdesk.




Sales Associate

Walmart
10.2002 - 11.2007

Assist customers needs


Stock shelves


Assist in other areas when needed, I.E. cartpushing, cashiering, building bicycles or furniture.



Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN
05.2001 -

Skills

Active Comptia Security

Active Secret Clearance

Root-cause analysis

Technical analysis

Improvement recommendations

Bug tracking

Issue resolution

Mentoring and training

Data analysis

Manual testing

Timeline

Quality Assurance Analyst/Manual Software Tester

TRISTAR
07.2019 - Current

Computer Helpdesk Technician

IU Foundation
12.2018 - 06.2019

Field Technician

IBM
11.2015 - 12.2017

Jr. Systems Administrator

Frenchlick Resort and Casino
10.2008 - 11.2015

Sales Associate

Walmart
10.2002 - 11.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
05.2001 -
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