Director of Software Engineering [QA]

• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Directed a team of SDETs across the Triton Advertising stack, overseeing five scrum teams and managing seven direct reports to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient delivery of high-quality software products.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, and operations, to align QA efforts with broader business objectives.
  • Served as a key liaison between QA and executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Held responsible for the overall success of five scrum teams, driving the adoption of best practices, agile methodologies, and innovative solutions to achieve project goals and deliverables.
• Test Architecture
  • Defined and implemented an end-to-end test architecture that is reusable across all teams, significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes and reducing redundancy.
• Mentoring and Team Development
  • Conducted bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with all direct reports to provide personalized guidance, performance feedback, and professional development support, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Mentored and coached junior team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing overall team capabilities.
  • Conducted regular training sessions on QA best practices, tools, and methodologies to keep the team up-to-date with industry advancements.
• Team Collaboration
  • Fostered a collaborative culture between development and test teams, promoting open communication, teamwork, and shared ownership of quality, resulting in improved product outcomes and team morale.
• Strategic QA Planning
  • Developed and executed strategic QA plans to support the organization’s long-term goals, ensuring that QA strategies align with business objectives and product roadmaps.
  • Implemented data-driven approaches to QA, leveraging metrics and analytics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement of QA processes.

Senior Software Engineering Manager [QA]

• Leadership
  • Promoted to senior level manager after demonstrating exceptional leadership competence, resulting in heightened team performance and streamlined project delivery.
• Team Transformation
  • Led a comprehensive QA team transformation, significantly improving team morale and adopting innovative automation practices to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Test Automation
  • Established effective test automation practices within sprint cycles, streamlining testing processes, and reducing time-to-market for software releases.
• Recruitment and Talent Management
  • Managed the entire QA recruiting pipeline, successfully hiring high-performing engineers who contributed to the team's success and operational excellence.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Facilitated regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency in project progress and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Presented QA findings and metrics to senior leadership, providing actionable insights and influencing decision-making at the highest levels.

Senior Software Development Engineer Test

• Rapidly Adapted to Java Development
  • Quickly transitioned from a .NET development background to Java, demonstrating versatility and the ability to learn new technologies efficiently.
• Front-End Testing Framework
  • Developed a new front-end testing framework, significantly improving testing efficiency and reliability for the development team.
• End-to-End Test Automation
  • Implemented impactful end-to-end test automation, reducing manual testing efforts and enhancing test coverage and accuracy.
• Mentoring Junior Engineers
  • Mentored junior engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices to increase team velocity and overall technical competence.

Senior SDET

• Automation Framework Implementation
  • Established an automation framework within the first month of joining, significantly enhancing the efficiency of testing processes.
• Automated Deployment Pipeline
  • Implemented an automated deployment pipeline to the staging environment, reducing manual deployment efforts and minimizing errors.
• Championing Automation
  • Championed automation throughout the entire software lifecycle, driving the transition from manual to automated testing practices.
• Leadership in Transition
  • Led the transition from manual to automated testing processes, resulting in increased testing efficiency and effectiveness.

SDET III

• Leadership and Project Management
  • Led the SDET team for the IT department, managing multiple successful projects and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
• Test Dashboard Development
  • Built a test dashboard using .NET Core and D3.js with real-time test execution reporting, enhancing transparency and visibility of testing efforts.
• Test Analytics and Triage Tools
  • Implemented comprehensive test analytics and triage tools, improving the efficiency of identifying and resolving test issues.
• Career Progression
  • Progressed from a manual tester to a lead SDET role, demonstrating continual growth and increased responsibility within the organization.

Software Test Engineer

• Full-Time Employee Achievement
  • Achieved rare full-time employee status through demonstrated competence and exceptional performance.
• Contract Work with Major Tech Companies
  • Performed contract work with major tech companies including HP, Microsoft, and Palm, delivering high-quality testing services.
• Manual Testing Expertise
  • Conducted manual testing across mobile, web, and hardware platforms, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and reliability.
• Client Satisfaction
  • Managed independent testing contracts with high client satisfaction, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills.