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An experienced QA Automation Engineer specializing in building robust, scalable test frameworks and automation pipelines. With a strong background in Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript. I have developed and maintained testing infrastructures using Pytest, Playwright, and Cypress, enabling reliable end-to-end, API, and UI validation across multiple environments. I have also led initiatives to design reusable frameworks with modular architecture, dynamic locators, and CI/CD integration in GitHub Actions for parallel execution and reporting.…An experienced QA Automation Engineer specializing in building robust, scalable test frameworks and automation pipelines. With a strong background in Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript. I have developed and maintained testing infrastructures using Pytest, Playwright, and Cypress, enabling reliable end-to-end, API, and UI validation across multiple environments. I have also led initiatives to design reusable frameworks with modular architecture, dynamic locators, and CI/CD integration in GitHub Actions for parallel execution and reporting.

Kyla Beaty

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QA Engineer, App Developer

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An experienced QA Automation Engineer specializing in building robust, scalable test frameworks and automation pipelines. With a strong background in Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript. I have developed and maintained testing infrastructures using Pytest, Playwright, and Cypress, enabling reliable end-to-end, API, and UI validation across multiple environments. I have also led initiatives to design reusable frameworks with modular architecture, dynamic locators, and CI/CD integration in GitHub Actions for parallel execution and reporting.…An experienced QA Automation Engineer specializing in building robust, scalable test frameworks and automation pipelines. With a strong background in Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript. I have developed and maintained testing infrastructures using Pytest, Playwright, and Cypress, enabling reliable end-to-end, API, and UI validation across multiple environments. I have also led initiatives to design reusable frameworks with modular architecture, dynamic locators, and CI/CD integration in GitHub Actions for parallel execution and reporting.

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Winston-Salem, United States

An experienced QA Automation Engineer specializing in building robust, scalable test frameworks and automation pipelines. With a strong background in Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript. I have developed and maintained testing infrastructures using Pytest, Playwright, and Cypress, enabling reliable end-to-end, API, and UI validation across multiple environments. I have also led initiatives to design reusable frameworks with modular architecture, dynamic locators, and CI/CD integration in GitHub Actions for parallel execution and reporting.

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Work Experience

Senior QA Lead / Automation Strategist at PrudentRx

April 1, 2023 - Present

Lead the architecture and transition of legacy Tosca automation to a modern Playwright/TypeScript framework for Salesforce applications. Define and manage test strategies for API (GraphQL, REST) and UI components with over 85% code coverage. Collaborate cross-functionally with Support, DevOps, and Product teams to uphold high-quality delivery standards. Monitor nightly automation runs and proactively resolve system issues. Drive performance testing initiatives using K6 and DataDog; identify system bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations. Built custom test utilities and reusable components to accelerate QA engineering velocity. Maintain GitHub workflows for CI/CD pipelines and integrate automated tests in Jenkins pipelines.

Lead Test Automation Engineer at Grin

April 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025

Spearheaded development of performance and UI/API automation frameworks using PyTest and Playwright. Designed custom test data generators and mocks to simulate complex user behavior across APIs. Integrated automation into CI pipelines via GitHub Actions, reducing manual regression time by 40%. Implemented logging and error reporting using SumoLogic and Slack webhooks for real-time alerts. Conducted framework code reviews, maintained documentation, and led automation onboarding for manual QA staff. Migrated framework to TypeScript/Playwright as part of monorepo strategy and led framework refactoring.

Lead QA Engineer / Scrum Master / Product Owner at Veruna

March 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025

Built test automation strategy connecting .NET backend with Salesforce front end using PyTest and Selenium. Defined scope and backlog aligned to quarterly product goals across multiple agile teams. Designed custom logging framework to support large-scale test result aggregation. Led Jira-to-Azure DevOps migration and managed an offshore QA/dev team. Built mock Salesforce objects and custom Apex-based stubs to validate workflows in test environments. Automated APIs via PyTest and built POM-based Selenium tests in JavaScript. Authored end-user guides and internal test documentation.

Senior SDET at AmWins

March 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025

Partnered with engineering leaders to drive automation-first culture and increase test coverage. Developed in-house API testing framework using Python and implemented load tests using K6. Designed test harness for validating accounting workflows with dynamic SQL queries on Oracle and MongoDB. Led PoCs for new tools, implemented shift-left strategies, and promoted cross-functional testing. Built REST API contract testing using Swagger schemas and validation libraries. Automated database validations and performed accessibility testing using Axe and manual WCAG walkthroughs.

Senior QA Engineer at Bank of America

March 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025

Led QA team for online banking systems; created robust regression and CI-ready test suites. Authored automation for mobile and desktop banking sales tools using Selenium and Appium. Built Jenkins job chains to automate execution of over 250 E2E test cases. Provided weekend and after-hours support for production releases and hotfix verifications. Created WCAG test cases for screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.

QA Engineer at American Gaming Systems

November 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025

Automated test suites for gaming compliance and hardware using QTP and custom SQL validation scripts. Designed macros to access data across Oracle and MS SQL RDBMSs. Developed compliance matrices and managed regression cycle for hardware firmware testing.

Math Teacher & Technology Coordinator at Berkeley County Schools

July 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025

Led robotics club teaching Python and introduced technology programs to educators.

Desktop Engineer at United Bank

August 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025

Co-led implementation of teller software upgrades and single sign-on. Developed internal Java utilities for system monitoring. Provided Tier 3 support and conducted integration testing for card hardware and branch tools.