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I am a Software Quality Assurance and Software Test Engineer focused on manual and automated testing of web-based, client-server, and mainframe applications. I am dedicated to delivering quality software by translating requirements into thorough test plans, creating precise test data, and documenting defects clearly to guide developers.
With extensive experience across SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, I collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage automation (Selenium, API testing, SQL) to drive test strategy, improve QA processes, and deliver reliable, scalable software products.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Software Test Engineer (Contractor) at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
July 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Actively participated in daily SCRUM meetings; collaborated with Business Analysts to gather and analyze requirements; developed comprehensive test plans and test cases; designed, developed, and maintained automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber; executed manual test cases, logged defects with precise reproduction steps; performed API testing and backend data validation with SQL; supported UAT and provided production and Tier II user support; engaged in risk assessment and SDLC activities.
Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET at US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024Analyzed business requirements and contributed to test automation framework planning; collaborated with business teams, designers, and developers to understand application functionality. Implemented Page Object Model within a hybrid framework (data-driven/keyword-driven). Developed and maintained Selenium WebDriver tests with TestNG; performed system, regression, and integration testing. Created manual API tests using Postman and SoapUI; built API automation with RestAssured within TestNG. Logged defects in Jira, maintained RTM, and supported client demos and weekly status meetings.
Quality Assurance Tester & Software Test Engineer (Contractor) at United States Postal Service (USPS)
March 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023Collaborated in an Agile environment supporting EFMS Leasing applications; created and maintained test scenarios, test cases, and data; conducted functional, regression, acceptance, and backend validation. Designed and executed Selenium WebDriver automation (Java, POM, Cucumber, JUnit) for EFMS leasing workflows; created manual API tests (Postman/SoapUI) and API automation (RestAssured). Managed CI/CD through Jenkins and tracked defects in ALM/Jira. Conducted UAT support, provided automation execution reports, and presented sprint demos to clients.
Quality Assurance Tester & Software Test Engineer (Contractor) at Freddie Mac
November 1, 2014 - March 1, 2019Supported Governance Pricing Execution by delivering QA activities across modules; worked in both Waterfall and Agile environments; participated in sprint planning, backlog, and daily stand-ups. Created and executed test plans, test scenarios, and detailed test cases; performed API testing (Postman/SoapUI) and API automation (Rest Assured) within TestNG; designed SQL queries for data validation; cross-browser testing; maintained Selenium WebDriver automation (Java, POM, Cucumber, JUnit).
Quality Assurance Tester & Software Test Engineer (Contractor) at Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014Involved in daily SCRUM meetings; gathered requirements, created test plans and test cases; peer reviewed test cases; performed functional, black-box, regression, positive/negative, system, backend, and exploratory testing; validated data in backend using SQL; logged defects and participated in weekly defect triage and sprint planning; presented client demos.
Quality Assurance Tester (Contractor) at United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
September 1, 2011 - November 1, 2013Worked with the development team to understand technical design and architecture for test planning; analyzed user stories and requirements; performed functional, regression, acceptance testing and backend validation; used ALM for manual script execution and defect reporting; generated defect reports for defect calls; backend data validation with SQL; weekly status meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at University of the District of Columbia
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Government, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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