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STEVEN YATES

Austin,TX

Summary

Driven US Army Veteran and accomplished Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over 10 years of expertise spanning agile software development, and leadership. Proven ability to elevate software quality through rigorous testing strategies, innovative automation frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at transforming business requirements into actionable test plans and delivering measurable impact on performance and user experience. Committed to continuous growth, with advanced studies in business and cloud computer science.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin
06.2024 - Current
  • Led the development and implementation of QA processes for MASC-F programs, ensuring adherence to quality metrics and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
  • Managed and mentored a distributed team of 10 QA professionals, including remote team members, ensuring all testing and evaluation activities met quality standards.
  • Developed, modified, and maintained quality evaluation documents and protocols, consistently improving the accuracy and functionality of the product.
  • Collaborated across teams, including senior management and client stakeholders, to drive high-quality deliverables within established timelines.
  • Designed and conducted thorough quality assurance tests, identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective measures to improve reliability standards.
  • Monitored and tracked program risks and issues, assisting with the development of mitigation plans.
  • Prepared and delivered detailed reports and recommendations to clients, ensuring alignment with contractual deliverables.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Ultra I&C
06.2021 - 03.2024
  • Spearheaded the development and execution of comprehensive test cases, improving test coverage by 30% across multiple mission-critical projects.
  • Championed automation efforts, increasing regression testing efficiency by 40% through targeted test case automation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline bug-tracking processes, reducing time-to-resolution by 25%.
  • Orchestrated end-to-end testing scenarios using virtual machines on Linux and Windows, ensuring seamless integration and system compatibility.
  • Influenced product quality decisions by delivering critical insights during Agile sprint reviews, driving a 15% increase in overall customer satisfaction.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Instrumental in reducing defect leakage by 20% through enhanced test execution strategies and real-time defect resolution collaboration.
  • Optimized communication pathways between QA and development teams, expediting bug resolution cycles by 30%.

Data Link Operator

A2M Solutions
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Directed a team in implementing data filtering and IP configurations, boosting network throughput by 20%.
  • Led the preventative maintenance program, reducing equipment downtime by 15% through strategic planning and oversight.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Management

Texas A&M Commerce
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

American Military University
12.2018

Skills

  • Testing Tools: Jira, Automated Testing, Test Plan Execution, Bug Tracking Systems
  • Automation: Test automation strategies, Cucumber, Visual Studio, Selenium, Jupyter using Python and C
  • Technologies: Git, PowerShell, Linux Red Hat, Windows OS, Virtual Machines
  • Development Methodologies: Agile Scrum, SDLC, Regression & Usability Testing
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Cross-functional team collaboration, sprint leadership, Agile ceremonies

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k match

Timeline

Software Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin
06.2024 - Current

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Ultra I&C
06.2021 - 03.2024

Data Link Operator

A2M Solutions
12.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

American Military University

Master of Business Administration - Management

Texas A&M Commerce

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