Hello! I’m Chris L. Henry, a QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience testing web and mobile applications across manual and automation environments. I have a strong background in functional, regression, and exploratory testing, with hands-on automation scripting in JavaScript and working knowledge of Java. I excel at improving test coverage, identifying critical defects, and supporting high-quality releases in Agile and regulated environments. I bring API testing experience, CI/CD pipeline familiarity, and data validation skills using SQL. I collaborate well with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, build robust test artifacts, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Chris L. Henry

Hello! I’m Chris L. Henry, a QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience testing web and mobile applications across manual and automation environments. I have a strong background in functional, regression, and exploratory testing, with hands-on automation scripting in JavaScript and working knowledge of Java. I excel at improving test coverage, identifying critical defects, and supporting high-quality releases in Agile and regulated environments. I bring API testing experience, CI/CD pipeline familiarity, and data validation skills using SQL. I collaborate well with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, build robust test artifacts, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

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Hello! I’m Chris L. Henry, a QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience testing web and mobile applications across manual and automation environments. I have a strong background in functional, regression, and exploratory testing, with hands-on automation scripting in JavaScript and working knowledge of Java. I excel at improving test coverage, identifying critical defects, and supporting high-quality releases in Agile and regulated environments.

I bring API testing experience, CI/CD pipeline familiarity, and data validation skills using SQL. I collaborate well with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, build robust test artifacts, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Verification Tester at BioMerieux - Quality Engineering
September 1, 2024 - Present
Executed 3,000+ manual test cases across virtual machines and physical environments, ensuring consistent software performance across diverse configurations. Performed API testing with Postman and validated backend data using SQL across PostgreSQL and related systems. Developed reusable SQL scripts to streamline data validation and reduce manual testing effort.
Automation Engineer at Method - Quality Assurance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed automation frameworks using K6 and Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript), creating custom methods to streamline test cases and improve coverage for FIS Bank's web and core banking systems. Led migration to GitHub, contributed to CI/CD pipeline setup, and established testing best practices with Jira, Radar, and Confluence.
Quality Assurance (Automation/Manual) at Spectrum - Mobile Quality Engineering
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Acted as subject matter expert for the Anytime Upgrade project; organized comprehensive testing initiatives for Spectrum.net, AgentOS, and the MySpectrum app; defined test strategies and documented workflows. Built and maintained automated tests with Playwright; tuned test execution for performance and reliability; supported data validation with SQL.
Automation Tester at BMO Harris Bank
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Increased automation coverage from 40% to 75% by automating regression and end-to-end tests using JavaScript, Node.js, Mocha/Chai; wrote SQL queries to validate data. Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins for nightly and daily builds. Led mobile banking app testing on iOS and Android; developed, maintained, and executed automated tests; tracked defects in Radar; performed API verifications using Sync-Request; implemented CI/CD processes to streamline development and testing workflows; participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

Education

Full Stack Web Development Certification at Austin Coding Academy
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Bachelor of Arts and Science, Sociology at University of Missouri - Columbia
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Qualifications

Full Stack Web Development Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Professional Services