I am a Software Test Engineer with a strong background in all phases of the software development life cycle. My expertise lies in requirements gathering, test planning, test case development, test execution (manual and automated), trace matrices, and reporting.

In addition to my technical skills, I have a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Although it may seem unrelated, the skills I acquired during my degree program have proven to be highly transferable to my role as a software quality professional. My studies in Political Science honed my critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, allowing me to approach software testing with a well-rounded perspective. I am adept at understanding complex systems, analyzing data, and making informed decisions, all of which are essential in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software within project timelines.

I have a strong understanding of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies and can effectively adapt to different project environments. I excel in defect tracking, utilizing tools such as Jira, Serena Business Manager, and Radar to manage and resolve issues comprehensively. I am familiar with regulatory compliance, including FDA and ISO standards like IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR Part 820, and Part 11, ensuring that software products meet the required industry guidelines.

I'm eager to put my current skills to use, and I'm equally excited about the prospect of learning new skills and processes.

You can view my resume here.

• Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and documenting software requirements
• Experience in conducting workshops to gather requirements
• Ability to translate business needs into functional and technical requirements
• Knowledge of requirements documentation techniques (use cases, user stories, flowcharts)
• Skillful in prioritizing and managing requirements based on project objectives
• Understanding of requirement traceability and impact analysis
• Collaborative approach to working with stakeholders to ensure accurate requirements

• Proficient in creating user stories that capture end-user requirements and are testable
• Knowledge of user story templates and acceptance criteria
• Ability to break down user stories into granular tasks for development and testing
• Skillful in prioritizing user stories based on business value and dependencies
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and user story estimation techniques (e.g., story points)
• Collaborative approach to working with product owners and development teams for story refinement

• Proficient in performing manual testing of complex applications
• Experience executing and troubleshooting automated test cases
• Expertise in functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, system testing, usability testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Experience in compatibility testing across multiple platforms and devices
• Proficient in cross-browser testing and mobile application testing
• Skillful in creating comprehensive defect tickets with detailed steps to reproduce and objective evidence

• Test planning, test case development, and test execution
• Test strategy development and implementation
• Test estimation, prioritization, and resource allocation
• Defect tracking, issue management, and resolution
• Traceability matrix creation and maintenance
• Test environment setup and configuration management
• Test data management and test result analysis
• Test metrics and reporting

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum)
• Participation in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Collaborative approach to testing within Agile teams
• Ability to adapt testing practices to support Agile iterations
• Experience working with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce, Agile PLM)
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)
• Understanding of regulatory compliance standards (e.g., FDA, ISO)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities
• Continuous learning and staying updated with emerging testing trends and technologies

• Tools: Putty, Postman, Android ADB, WinSCP, Silk Test, Microsoft Visio, HP ALM, Jenkins, Selenium, Appium, Momentum Lab Automation
• Defect Tracking: Jira, Serena Business Manager, Radar
• Document/Version Control: Code Collaborator, Confluence, Perforce, Agile PLM
• Mind Maps & Diagrams: Microsoft Visio, Miro, Confluence

• Familiar with Java, Python, SQL (Can read code. Can write basic functions.)
• Experience executing automated tests and troubleshooting

• Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (In progress) - Coursera
• Python Programming MOOC (In progress) - University of Helsinki
• Object-oriented programming with Java (In progress) - University of Helsinki
• Scrum Master Certification - LearnQuest
• Advanced Python Programming - RMOTR