Kenneth Banner Jr.
Garner, NC 27529
******.*******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Testing and Quality Engineer with 8 years of experience driving excellence in creating, editing, and implementing test instructions to improve quality and efficiency. Seeking the opportunity to use expertise across various test procedures to integrate process improvement efforts. Technically-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new concepts, software, and equipment. A collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Certifications/Licenses:
Network+ Certified
Advanced Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science, 2010, Devry University
Bachelor of Arts, 1999, North Carolina Central University
Work Experience:
Health Decisions, Inc.
From: November 2016 To: October 2017
Title: QA Analyst and Study Configuration
Position Responsibilities:
Performs system regression, functional, and usability testing.
Design, develop, execute, and analyze test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data.
Report bugs, track defects, and resolve issues with the developers using a bug-tracking system.
Validate systems to ensure requirements and regulations are met.
Provide regular progress and test evaluation reports.
Assists with defining, developing, and implementing quality assurance and quality control practices and procedures.
Created design, edit check specification, based on DM or Project management specifications.
Perform validation of data management system (CRF content & edit checks) and associated DM reports or listings, and associated change control.
Provide feedback to improve the system or reports
Discuss roadblocks for getting processes done in a timely manner
Implement study configuration based on study design specifications with consideration of company and CDISC standards
Interact with business analysts and developers to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for software products.
Marketing Adventure Media
From: March 2014 To: July 2016
Title: Software Test Engineer
Position Responsibilities:
Use Jira for Project Tracking/Bug Tracking
Written automated test cases using CasperJS for PhantomJS Framework
Worked with developers and project managers to complete work on time and within Scope of the project
Assigned and executed(Unit, Integration, Regression and Acceptance) test cases for project
Reviewed test plans and procedures to ensure adequate coverage of system requirements.
Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
Worked in Agile environment with two week sprints
Respond Production Questions from department heads/stakeholders
SQL database testing and query writing, using MYSQL
Manual and automated testing of web(written in PHP, angular and React) and mobile apps
Attended and participated in sprint planning meetings
Web based testing across multiple browsers(Safari, Firefox, and Chrome)
Completed company sponsored JavaScript level one class
Used a combination of Jenkins and GIT for continuous integration
North Carolina Farm Bureau
From: November 2008 To: March 2014
Title: Project Development/BA Analyst
Position Responsibilities:
Extensive use of MQC(HP Quality Center)
Defined business goals to determine systems requirements
Team Lead on the Microsoft upgrade project that impacted various company apps
Established specifications and coordinated production with software programmers
Provided client support on system operation and troubleshooting
Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation and user support for platform transitions
Resolved or escalated problem tickets to resolve user issues
Handled documentation and storage of all auto software updates
Learned different software packages (Q+E, etc.) or Systems(Exceed Claims)
Work with XML, when testing apps that used Web-Services
Manual testing of new systems(unit, functional, system, and regression)
Educated in standard personal insurance standards and procedures
Mainframe(Java and COBOL environment, DB2 database