Collin Bakkie

Leading test strategy and mentoring in quality assurance.

Urbandale, Iowa, United States

About

As a Senior Quality Engineer III at GridPoint since November 2022, I bring over three years of experience driving quality assurance through leadership, coaching, and test strategy development. My expertise lies in fostering scalable quality systems that align with modern engineering practices to ensure reliable software delivery. With an ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level credential, I focus on mentoring teams, building robust test strategies, and implementing automation-first approaches. My goal is to empower organizations by enhancing release confidence, reducing defect rates, and supporting high-velocity engineering efforts.

Experience

  • GridPoint (3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Quality Engineer III
      Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Software Quality Engineer
      Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

      ●​ Performed backend workflow validation, API testing, regression testing, and data-focused validation across enterprise SaaS platforms and distributed systems ●​ Developed and executed SQL-heavy validation strategies supporting backend integrations, reporting accuracy, and enterprise workflow reliability ●​ Created deterministic regression and integration test plans aligned to business requirements and technical specifications ●​ Performed root cause analysis and troubleshooting across APIs, backend services, and data workflows ●​ Collaborated with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to improve release confidence and enterprise quality practices ●​ Supported CI/CD-integrated testing workflows and quality validation initiatives ●​ Participated in Agile planning, defect triage, release readiness, and cross-functional QA collaboration

  • Igor, Inc. (Full-time · 2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Software Engineering QA Manager
      Aug 2020 - Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Quality Assurance Automation Engineer III
      Jul 2020 - Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Quality Assurance Manager at Igor Inc.
    Jul 2020 - Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    ●​ Led QA modernization initiatives supporting SaaS and IoT platforms with integrated backend and data workflows ●​ Oversaw regression, integration, API, and backend validation strategies across multiple enterprise applications ●​ Built scalable testing processes focused on reliability, defect prevention, and release readiness ●​ Supported data validation efforts, SQL-based verification, and root cause analysis for complex workflows ●​ Collaborated closely with engineering teams to improve testing coverage and streamline QA processes ●​ Mentored QA engineers on scalable testing practices, troubleshooting methodologies, and quality strategy

  • Test Automation Engineer at DLL
    Dec 2019 - Jul 2020 · 8 mos

  • Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at DLL Group
    Dec 2019 - Jul 2020 · 8 mos

    ●​ Supported backend validation and enterprise workflow testing across financial systems and integrations ●​ Executed regression and integration testing aligned with Agile development practices ●​ Participated in issue investigation and defect analysis across enterprise applications