Stephanie Diswood

Lead QA for Toyota and Lexus Build Your Vehicle:

Testing Strategies:

• Developed and executed comprehensive testing strategies for the backend of the Toyota and Lexus Build Your Vehicle project.

Configured Backend API:

• Crafted test cases to evaluate the new component Configured Backend API application.
• Created a new AppSchema in GraphQL for data input from another vendor, generating a JSON schema response tailored for the frontend.

Data Validation and Testing:

• Systematically created testing for all endpoints of Toyota and Lexus, focusing on multilingual data validation in English and Spanish.
• Conducted joint testing between frontend and backend for accurate mapping of data to frontend elements.
• Performed intricate JSON validation against data provided by a 3rd party for all vehicles.
  Implemented extensive Junit testing using Java and Test NG, creating the API/Junit test framework from scratch.

Automation for Efficiency:

• Introduced automation using Java, Selenium, Maven, and TestNG for parsing JSON data.
• Extended automation efforts to mobile applications on Android and iOS platforms.
  Implemented API automation using Postman and Newman at the client's request.

Mentorship and Collaboration:

• Mentored offshore QA resources, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborated continuously with the development team and architects for comprehensive test coverage throughout the project lifecycle.

Transition to Cypress and Playwright:

• Initiated the transition from existing Java automation test cases to Cypress.
• Explored Playwright for additional automation capabilities, strengthening knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Expanded automation efforts to include both API and UI pages, utilizing Python, Selenium, and PyCharm.

Comprehensive Testing and Automation Approach:

• Committed to delivering a robust and high-quality backend system for the Toyota and Lexus Build Your Vehicle project through a comprehensive approach to testing and automation.
  

QA Lead Engineer Achievement:

• First QA Lead Engineer at the company, played a pivotal role in establishing and implementing a comprehensive testing framework and structured processes.

Product Testing Plan:

• Initiated an overall Product Testing Plan, integrating API Automation Framework entirely from scratch with Java and TestNG for Junit testing and a UI Automation Framework with MongoDB for data inputs and post-test data validation.
  Agile Implementation:
• Implemented Agile-like processes learned while serving as a rotating Scrum Master at previous position at TriNet.
• Fostered familiarity with Agile/Sprints, transitioning from Google Docs to plan releases for a more thorough QA testing approach.

API Automation Framework:

• Developed API Automation Framework from scratch using Java, TestNG, and Maven.
• Emphasized the importance of automating API Endpoints for early defect detection, even without a ready UI.

UI Automation Framework:

• Simultaneously created a UI automation framework using Java, Selenium, and TestNG with Maven.
• Automated existing features to cover extensive test scenarios despite the cost of UI tests.

Proficiency Expansion:

• Swiftly acquired proficiency in MongoDB to address heavy data dependencies, facilitating Test-Driven Development.

Project Management Enhancement:

• Introduced regular use of Jira for project management, defining Epics, Stories, and tasks for development, QA, and Zephyr Test Cases.

Automation Suite Design:

• Designed a maintainable, versatile Automation Suite adaptable to quick environment changes and user modifications.

Testing Metrics and Documentation:

• Created testing metrics, burn down charts, and a testing backlog for comprehensive test coverage.
• Wrote stories in Jira for existing functionality, addressing the absence of "Stories" initially.

Integration with Confluence:

• Integrated Jira with Confluence for cohesive documentation, test metrics, and release pages.

API Testing Enhancement:

• Improved API testing by writing Swagger pages for API Endpoints.

Continuous Learning and Skill Development:

• Proactively engaged in self-teaching front-end development with JavaScript, HTML, AngularJS, and REACT during downtime.
• Performed Extract Transform Load (ETL) data validation testing and Big Data querying and migration to MongoDB.
  

Role Overview:

• Assumed a multifaceted role, responsible for analysis, requirement gathering, project planning, QE estimates, and overseeing project implementation.

Automated UI and API Testing:

• Designed automated UI and API test cases using Selenium Web Driver, Maven, TestNG, and Junit automation in Java.
• Spearheaded front-end (UI) Proof of Concept (POC) for a testing framework using Selenium, Java, TestNG, Maven, and JUnit.

API Endpoints Testing:

• Developed automated API Endpoints test framework/test cases using JUnit, Java, and TestNG.
• Meticulously documented Test Plan with highly detailed step-by-step test cases.

Defect Tracking and Metrics:

• Utilized Jira for defect tracking, applying labels and tags for efficient categorization.
• Maintained test coverage, code coverage, and defect metrics in Confluence.

Regression Testing and Integration Testing:

• Conducted regression testing as sprints transitioned to the next phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  Performed integration testing to validate end-to-end flows with zero defects.

Backend Testing and Automation:

• Utilized Postman and SQL Developer for comprehensive backend testing, validating data from JSON and conducting database validations.
• Executed front-end/UI automation to validate data modifications in the database using SQL calls and JSON field values.

Scrum Master Responsibilities:

• Acted as a Scrum Master during a rotating schedule from sprint to sprint, participating in daily stand-up meetings.
• Integrated both Front End and Back End automation on new builds and defined automated run schedules based on testing needs.

Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Collaborated with team members across multiple locations, including California, India, Malaysia, and China.
• Mentored junior-level engineers and guided new team members through application and design specifications.

Salesforce and Integration Testing:

• Ensured the quality and functionality of Salesforce and its integration with the TriNet application during a five-year tenure at TriNet.
• Automated testing of data pushes, improving efficiency, and manually validated data in the new application originating from Salesforce.

Database Testing and Oracle Expertise:

• Effectively managed database testing using Oracle to ensure optimal performance and data integrity.
• Contributed substantially to business development and process improvements, demonstrating proficiency in creating and implementing comprehensive test plans.
  

QA Lead for Payment Installments Group:

• Led testing efforts for a web-based application, assuming a pivotal role in the Payment Installments group.

Team Management and Collaboration:

• Directed offshore teams, providing daily task assignments, and delivering morning updates.
• Collaborated actively with developers and product owners, offering insights and guidance on issues and novel features.

Test Planning and Objectives:

• Meticulously crafted test plans and objectives for new features and defect resolution.

Test Automation Initiative:

• Initiated test automation using Ruby and Selenium, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.

Release Coordination:

• Liaised with Product Owners, coordinated release dates, and oversaw release plans for seamless product launches.

Feature and Defect Testing:

• Conducted feature and defect testing, striving to deliver the optimal application to customers.

Comprehensive QA Approach:

• Encompassed risk-based testing, session-based testing, and conducting DOJOs for new features.
• Overseeing all QA aspects for the group, ensuring the highest standards of quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
  

Role with E2open's E2net Product Team:

• Played a key role in ensuring the quality of E2open's web-based supply chain solution, E2net.

Requirements Gathering and Test Formulation:

• Engaged with customers to gather requirements and formulated highly detailed test objectives and cases for comprehensive functionality and quality.

Automation Expertise:

• Utilized Selenium and Cucumber tools for automating test cases, seamlessly integrating them into functional and regression-based tests.
• Led the transition from Silk4J to Selenium and further migration to Cucumber, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

Holistic Testing Approach:

• Conducted thorough back-end API tests to ensure the holistic integrity of the supply chain product.

Mentorship and Collaboration:

• Provided mentorship to junior team members, fostering skill development and maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborated effectively with team members in both Austin and Malaysia, showcasing adaptability in a globally distributed environment.

Process Evolution and Continuous Improvement:

• Actively contributed to process evolution, adapting to emerging technologies and methodologies for continuous improvement.
  

Electronic Payment Card Division:

• Specialize in Quality Assurance for the payment solutions group, overseeing delivery of web-based applications and debit cards for Unemployment Insurance and Child Support Execution in 23 states.

Test Planning and Documentation:

• Meticulously document highly detailed system test plans, integration test plans, and step-by-step test cases tailored to meet state requirements.

Team Management:

• Efficiently manage a diverse team, tasking assignments to QA team members in both Austin and Tianjin, China.
• Gather daily test status updates, provide daily/weekly metrics, and project timelines for upper management.

Testing Proficiency:

• Proficient in Unix, manually creating data files for account creation, processing deposits, and managing rejects based on processing rules.
• Run SQL scripts to generate customer reports, ensuring accuracy by verifying against report specification documents.

Transaction Simulation and Collaboration:

• Utilize XML to simulate Master Card and Visa transactions against accounts, documenting test cases for the front-end web application.
• Collaborate with a 3rd-party group to provide and test the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system.

Leadership and Adaptability:

• Lead a team of 9-12 members, adapting to project needs and often working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Comprehensive QA Approach:

• Encompass a comprehensive approach to quality assurance, ensuring seamless and accurate functioning of electronic payment solutions.
  

Role Overview:

• Collaborated with Automated QA's Test Complete Tool to develop automated testing scripts using JScript, tailored for a Java-based application.

Automation Project Leadership:

• Served as the project lead for the automation initiative, overseeing nightly automated tests for current functionality and comprehensive regression testing.

Script Maintenance and Adaptability:

• Daily updated automation test scripts to seamlessly incorporate newly added capabilities, ensuring adaptability of the testing suite.

Bug Tracking and Version Control:

• Utilized IBM's ClearQuest tool to track software bugs.
• Employed IBM's ClearCase as a software configuration management tool, facilitating effective version control.

Non-GUI Testing and VM Configuration:

• Configured Virtual Machines for non-GUI related testing, providing a controlled environment for rigorous testing scenarios.

XML Test Plans for DB2 Testing:

• Authored XML test plans for automating DB2 application testing, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of testing processes.

Comprehensive Automation Approach:

• Ensured a comprehensive approach to test automation, guaranteeing the reliability of the application and streamlining bug tracking and version management for a robust software development lifecycle