Raymond E.

Software QA Engineer

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About

Senior Quality Assurance professional with 11 years of experience, including years in the Fin-tech, Product Development , Commerce Solutions and Healthcare IT sector, spearheading Software Quality Assurance (SQA) initiatives across diverse industries following Agile and Scrum SDLC frameworks. Extensive experience in leading test efforts and performing end-to-end testing for complex web-based projects from the initial conceptualization stage through implementation for clients from Restaurant Commerce, Health Care Billing, Cloud Services and Fin-tech segments. Dedicated quality advocate specializing in validating a wide range of niche technology solutions. Adept at orchestrating tailored quality assurance strategies to meet specific requirements and ensure compliance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of web, desktop, and mobile applications.

Experience

  • Upwork (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Freelance Quality Assurance Consultant
      Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Upwork is the world’s work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent. We serve everyone from one-person startups to 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and freelancers to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. • Software Quality Assurance part-time work on a Cryptocurrency Web3 Chrome extension wallet and Shopify. I tested the User Interface UI, transactions, integrations and workflows. Create Test Plans for each phase of testing web apps, desktops apps, mobile apps, API, UI, front and backend detailing tenant setup, data prep, data validation, roles & responsibilities, unit testing, test execution, entry/exit criteria, etc. Testing workflows client's implementation project. Researching and resolving day to day workflow software and business testing issues Work with client to support the new requirements for Testing Creating and Updating client configurations based on requirement changes Provide support for regular and special Testing processes. Provide support Testing activities like posting, bank transfer and paychecks API Testing use Postman to send calls to the API, get output and log the system’s response. Test integration of AI plug-ins on web and mobile applications. Created functional and usability tests for mobile applications on iOS and Android with the Browser-stack tool.

    • Quality Assurance Tester
      Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Software Quality Assurance part-time work on a Cryptocurrency Web3 Chrome extension wallet. I tested the UI, transactions, and integrations.

  • Quality Assurance Engineer at Hudson MX
    May 2021 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs

    Hudson MX offers media management software for efficient and effective advertising media activation and real-time, cross channel insight into media spend and tools to enhance their media buying workflows for media agencies. • I tested the Hudson MX cloud-based advertising technology platform specifically the media management software integrations which include workflow data tools that connect Agencies and advertising channels. Responsible for configuration of the application including budget management, reconciliation, planning and reporting. • Worked with multiple teams and vendors from across the world testing software updates and integrations. Analyze and get clarification on Acceptance Criteria and Requirements with Product Owner and Scrum Master Evaluate and refine test processes and test cases after each sprint cycle Design and write testcases based off requirements and acceptance criteria Conduct Smoke, regression, sanity and End to End testing per sprint cycle basis. API Testing use Postman to send calls to the API, get output and log the system’s response. Manual Test setup of multiple Test Environments with Test Case Execution for Cloud testing AWS Verify front end data matches the back end data with PostgreSQL data validation. Identify issues / bugs, add them to JIRA tracking system and liaison with appropriate teams Discuss solutions with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers and other teams. Worked with multiple teams and vendors from across the world.

  • Information Technology Consultant at Independent Consultant
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 · 6 mos

    IT Consultant QA web apps, desktops apps, mobile apps, API, UI, front and backend to small to - mid sized clients of various industries and on-boarded, mentored, and trained new hires. Created functional and usability tests for mobile applications on iOS and Andriod with the Browser-stack tool. Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback

  • Quality Assurance Engineer at SOLTECH Inc.
    Aug 2016 - Dec 2020 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    SOLTECH is a technology partner for local and national organizations delivering cutting-edge custom software applications and technology consulting services, • Quality Assurance IT Consultant for small to large cap companies of various industries. I test the client’s custom software solution deliverables which include web apps, desktops apps, mobile apps, API, UI, front and backend. • Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases for the clients’ employees. • Created functional and usability tests for mobile applications on iOS and Android with the Browser-stack tool. *IT Consultant QA web apps, desktops apps, mobile apps, API, UI, front and backend to small to - mid sized clients of various industries and on-boarded, mentored, and trained new hires. Created functional and usability tests for mobile applications on iOS and Android with the Browser-stack tool. Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved

  • Product Development at Cox Communications
    Jun 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Flare Play is a gaming cloud service under Cox Communications, a telecom company which features broadband applications and services that help create smart homes and smart cities that will bring more comfort, convenience, security, entertainment and connectivity. • Responsible for product development lifecycle, content licensing and coordination of product strategy across marketing, creative, sales, technology, product and business development team. • Hardware / Software Testing and Evaluation of Flare’s Cloud Gaming device • Generate specific original and effective recommendations for how current and potential mobile apps can generate revenue with Flare with the goal of helping their business. • Software Design and UX Experience: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize Flare’s products and services for all our global partners. • Video Game Design and Development: Play, review, and critique developers existing and upcoming mobile game titles that fit within Flares’s products and services.