I am a dynamic and results-oriented QA Analyst with over 11 years in the software development lifecycle, specializing in manual testing, regression testing, and functional testing across financial technology and enterprise platforms. I excel at designing rigorous test plans, executing them efficiently, and identifying critical defects to ensure system stability in high-velocity environments. I actively collaborate with engineering teams using Jira and Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software. My experience spans cross-functional teams and multiple deployment environments, and I’m skilled at translating business requirements into robust test cases, driving fast release cycles while maintaining quality.

Gary Barnes

I am a dynamic and results-oriented QA Analyst with over 11 years in the software development lifecycle, specializing in manual testing, regression testing, and functional testing across financial technology and enterprise platforms. I excel at designing rigorous test plans, executing them efficiently, and identifying critical defects to ensure system stability in high-velocity environments. I actively collaborate with engineering teams using Jira and Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software. My experience spans cross-functional teams and multiple deployment environments, and I’m skilled at translating business requirements into robust test cases, driving fast release cycles while maintaining quality.

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I am a dynamic and results-oriented QA Analyst with over 11 years in the software development lifecycle, specializing in manual testing, regression testing, and functional testing across financial technology and enterprise platforms. I excel at designing rigorous test plans, executing them efficiently, and identifying critical defects to ensure system stability in high-velocity environments.

I actively collaborate with engineering teams using Jira and Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software. My experience spans cross-functional teams and multiple deployment environments, and I’m skilled at translating business requirements into robust test cases, driving fast release cycles while maintaining quality.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

ISO2022 SwiftNet Wire Manual Tester/QA Analyst at EXPERIS
February 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Verified MT payment messages (pacs.008, pacs.009, camt.052/053/054) for accuracy, structured data usage, and alignment with migration roadmap. Executed end-to-end QA for cross-border wire transfers, ensuring correct mapping of parties, postal addresses, and identifiers per ISO 20022 requirements. Conducted regression testing for MT conversion logic to ensure backward compatibility and accurate transformation of legacy MT103/202 messages into MX equivalents.
IVR Senior Manual Tester/QA Analyst at EXPERIS
June 1, 2023 - February 28, 2026
Executed project planning with detailed test case estimates to ensure functional coverage. Identified critical defects in IVR systems and generated comprehensive bug/fix reports to accelerate releases. Validated software quality using JIRA to track test executions and defects, maintaining high-velocity QA feedback to development teams. Collaborated with a team of 6+ QA testers to sustain a high pass rate across multiple production environments.
QA Automation Engineer at ENTREGA SYSTEMS
April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2023
Executed automated regression and functional testing using C#, Selenium, Appium, and SpecFlow (Gherkin). Documented and validated test outcomes, delivering detailed reports on resolutions and stability metrics. Managed complex JIRA workflows and code repositories to track bug fixes and SDLC documentation for major client projects. Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve issues, maintaining updated manual and automated test processes.
QA Automation Engineer at FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS
May 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Validated financial technology app stability by designing and executing automated regression scripts with Selenium and C# integration. Documented application failures and provided rapid resolutions to ensure reliability of core banking web applications. Worked with engineering teams to identify and validate bugs in a fast-paced environment.
QA Automation Engineer at TOTAL LIFE CHANGES
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Performed manual testing and developed automated test plans for eCommerce platforms within an Agile SDLC. Identified performance issues and proposed actionable resolutions for pre-production environments. Validated security updates through exploratory testing and functional verification on staging environments.
QA Analyst at NUSPIRE NETWORKS
August 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Executed manual and automated testing for COTS applications, focusing on rapid identification of security vulnerabilities. Documented project development and bug fixes using JIRA, ensuring exploratory testing findings were communicated to the engineering team.
QA Developer/Automation Engineer at DIVDAT / BROWN STAFFING
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Executed automated and manual regression testing for payment label applications, ensuring Financial Technology compliance and stability. Identified and validated resolutions for emerging issues by collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
Automation/Manual Testing Engineer at GENERAL MOTORS-TECH CENTER
June 1, 2013 - February 28, 2019
Executed comprehensive manual testing and automated scripts for enterprise software within a structured SDLC. Validated software deployments by producing daily SQL database reports to identify and track performance issues. Documented test results and proposed resolutions to improve system stability for domestic and international software needs.

Education

Diploma in Network Administration at ABCott Institute, Southfield, MI
June 1, 2004 - September 30, 2004
Some studies in Computer Science at Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
September 1, 1998 - May 31, 2000
Some studies in Liberal Arts/Computer Science at University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
September 1, 1997 - May 31, 1998
Diploma at Detroit City High School, Detroit, MI
March 1, 1996 - January 31, 1997
Mumford High School at Mumford High School, Detroit, MI
September 1, 1993 - March 31, 1996

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods, Retail

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