William O'Hear

• Integrated group code into IP, enhancing development workflow and team collaboration.
• Managed builds and optimized development tools to support development teams effectively.
• Maintained build system and virtual machines to ensure reliable and efficient development environments.
• Oversaw daily build processes.
• Ran and debugged automated tests.
• Documented release procedures and maintained version control records.
• Maintained a repository of version control systems containing source code files and configuration information related to deployed applications.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve any issues encountered during the software release process.
• Maintained and executed automation scripts for regression testing of web applications.

• Facilitated integration of Vistagy products into Siemens development processes, improving collaboration
• Assisted migration of development process from waterfall to Agile, fostering team adaptability
• Configured and ran automated tests
• Maintained legacy software product releases and streamlined build system for enhanced stability

• Migrated physical build environment to virtual machines, streamlining resource usage and scalability.
• Configured and maintained build system hardware to ensure reliable software development.
• Managed version control using industry-standard tools for software updates.
• Developed and supported installers, improving installation process and user satisfaction.
• Compiled 3rd party software for product integration.

• Developed and executed test cases for software applications at Vistagy.
• Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve software defects.
• Conducted regression testing to maintain software performance across updates.
• Assisted in the creation of testing plans for new software features.

Performed manual and automated testing on software applications to ensure functionality and reliability.

• Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve defects.
• Developed and executed test plans for software applications.
• Documented test cases and results for quality assurance processes.

• Designed and executed test cases for manual testing including regression, automation, stress, exploratory, rapid and risk, and functional testing
• Executed test cases for in-house automation tool, validating middle tier functionality of server application.
• Researched functions for correct use, created and maintained xml input files, and developed smoke test suite with negative testing for in-house automation tool.
• Configured servers with IIS for application and database testing, ensuring proper setup for testing environments.