Resume

13 years of QA automation across 7 companies and 6 industries.

ExperienceFull-time positions

MyVest

Staff QA Automation Engineer

Sep 2022 – Present

  • Designed a scalable framework using Cypress, Cucumber, and TypeScript — 5s/test faster than prior frameworks.
  • Scaled automation coverage from 100 to 1,200 tests.
  • Lead merge request reviews, mentoring team members on coding practices to reduce flakiness.
  • Optimized CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins for coverage, speed, and reporting.

Cisco

QA Engineer

Feb 2021 – Sep 2022

  • Developed and maintained a Playwright framework for seamless UI and API testing.
  • Integrated testing pipelines into CircleCI with Slack and email notifications.
  • Stabilized CI pipelines to <5% flaky failure rate.
  • Partnered with developers in a microservices environment to build integration tests.

Nexant

QA Engineer

Feb 2019 – Feb 2021

  • Designed test plans and functional test cases for software deliverables.
  • Automated testing processes to reduce test cycles and accelerate delivery.
  • Prioritized testing efforts based on defect severity and delivery schedules.

CWIE Holding Company

QA Engineer

Aug 2016 – Feb 2019

  • Developed automated tests using Java, Selenium, and JavaScript.
  • Optimized Jenkins pipelines for automated test execution and reporting.
  • Performed REST API validation and cross-browser testing.

Ulthera

QA Engineer

Oct 2015 – Aug 2016

  • Supported regulatory compliance testing for Class II medical devices.
  • Automated data processing workflows, reducing manual effort and errors.
  • Investigated audit findings and implemented corrective actions.

Infor

QA Engineer

Aug 2013 – Oct 2015

  • Reduced nightly build setup time from 6 hours to 15 minutes via Python and PowerShell automation.
  • Documented build and release procedures for reproducibility and onboarding.
  • Supported automated and manual testing across enterprise platforms.

W.L. Gore

Intern

May 2013 – Aug 2013

  • Modernized legacy machinery with updated hardware and custom software.
  • Automated manufacturing processes to reduce manual intervention and enhance reliability.

Skills & Tools

PlaywrightCypressGitHub ActionsCircleCIJenkinsTypeScriptJavaScriptJavaPythonREST APIs

Industries

CRMFinanceSecurityPayment ProcessingMedical DevicesEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

B.S. Computer Engineering — Graduated May 2013

Minors in Mathematics and Computer Science

Certifications

Certified Scrum Master