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I'm Larry Hayes, a QA Automation Engineer specializing in Playwright and TypeScript, with hands-on experience building scalable test frameworks and driving automation strategy across mission-critical applications. I focus on reducing regression cycles, improving test coverage, and delivering high-quality releases through robust, maintainable automation and strong cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in Agile environments and have a track record of leading QA efforts, mentoring teams, and coordinating with DevOps, Engineering, and Product to align quality goals with business needs. My passion is turning complex test scenarios into reliable automation that accelerates delivery while upholding regulatory and quality standards.…I'm Larry Hayes, a QA Automation Engineer specializing in Playwright and TypeScript, with hands-on experience building scalable test frameworks and driving automation strategy across mission-critical applications. I focus on reducing regression cycles, improving test coverage, and delivering high-quality releases through robust, maintainable automation and strong cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in Agile environments and have a track record of leading QA efforts, mentoring teams, and coordinating with DevOps, Engineering, and Product to align quality goals with business needs. My passion is turning complex test scenarios into reliable automation that accelerates delivery while upholding regulatory and quality standards.

Larry Hayes

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I'm Larry Hayes, a QA Automation Engineer specializing in Playwright and TypeScript, with hands-on experience building scalable test frameworks and driving automation strategy across mission-critical applications. I focus on reducing regression cycles, improving test coverage, and delivering high-quality releases through robust, maintainable automation and strong cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in Agile environments and have a track record of leading QA efforts, mentoring teams, and coordinating with DevOps, Engineering, and Product to align quality goals with business needs. My passion is turning complex test scenarios into reliable automation that accelerates delivery while upholding regulatory and quality standards.…I'm Larry Hayes, a QA Automation Engineer specializing in Playwright and TypeScript, with hands-on experience building scalable test frameworks and driving automation strategy across mission-critical applications. I focus on reducing regression cycles, improving test coverage, and delivering high-quality releases through robust, maintainable automation and strong cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in Agile environments and have a track record of leading QA efforts, mentoring teams, and coordinating with DevOps, Engineering, and Product to align quality goals with business needs. My passion is turning complex test scenarios into reliable automation that accelerates delivery while upholding regulatory and quality standards.

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I’m Larry Hayes, a QA Automation Engineer specializing in Playwright and TypeScript, with hands-on experience building scalable test frameworks and driving automation strategy across mission-critical applications. I focus on reducing regression cycles, improving test coverage, and delivering high-quality releases through robust, maintainable automation and strong cross-functional collaboration.

I thrive in Agile environments and have a track record of leading QA efforts, mentoring teams, and coordinating with DevOps, Engineering, and Product to align quality goals with business needs. My passion is turning complex test scenarios into reliable automation that accelerates delivery while upholding regulatory and quality standards.

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Work Experience

Lead Software QA Engineer at eCU Technology

May 1, 2020 - Present

Designed and implemented the company’s first Playwright (TypeScript) automation framework using the Page Object Model, improving test stability across multi-step membership workflows, MFA dialogs, file uploads, and form validation. Reduced regression testing time by 60% by architecting a scalable automation suite leveraging Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, and Telerik Test Studio, identifying critical defects previously undetected by manual testing. Established QA processes and led cross-functional collaboration with DevOps, Engineering, and Product, accelerating deployment timelines by 20%. Led the design and execution of Functional, Integration, and End-to-End testing strategies, increasing defect detection and supporting faster, more reliable production releases.

Quality Assurance Analyst at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020

Led acceptance testing meetings to ensure requirements were met by end-users. Executed full life cycle testing for proprietary .NET applications and Salesforce org, ensuring 100% test coverage across new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Conducted cross-browser and multi-platform testing, preventing high-severity defects from impacting 10K+ end users. Partnered with developers and business leads to translate requirements into test plans, reducing rework and defect leakage by 25%. Facilitated end-user acceptance testing and led monthly stakeholder webinars, increasing feature adoption and collaboration. Provided Tier 3 application support with a 95% first-resolution rate.

Help Desk Associate at David Weekley Homes

November 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Resolved 80% of help desk tickets within 24 hours, maintaining efficient support services. Provided technical support for six proprietary business systems, maintaining a 41% one-hour resolution rate and closing 80% of tickets within 24 hours. Diagnosed and resolved recurring application issues, reducing repeat tickets by 15% through improved documentation and user training.

Data Technician at Phonoscope Enterprise Group

June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016

Configured and deployed enterprise routers (Cisco, Zyxel, Netgear) and UPS systems, ensuring secure network connectivity for 100+ client installations. Monitored and troubleshot network equipment, achieving a 98% uptime rate across client systems.