Test Automation Engineer

Christopher Mell QA Automation Engineer

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A highly skilled QA Analyst with five years of experience in automated and manual QA testing, specializing in leveraging BDD frameworks like Cucumber/Gherkin with tools like Java Selenium. Proficient in test design, regression suite planning, and automation, ensuring comprehensive testing coverage and reliable software performance. Known for contributing to high-impact scrum teams, developing test frameworks, and driving efficiency in complex testing environments.

Core Expertise

• Automated & Manual Testing: 4 years of experience, specializing in BDD frameworks (Selenium WebDriver, EY’s NGTP) and comprehensive testing coverage in agile environments.

• Test Automation: Proficient in designing automation strategies and frameworks like Serenity, Selenium, Tosca, and Cypress. Skilled in creating reusable scripts for desktop and web applications.

• API & UI Testing: Experienced in automated UI/API testing, ETL data validation, and regression testing.

• POC Implementation: Contributed to POCs demonstrating automation benefits for major financial and computing institutions.

• Training & Documentation: Provides training on automation tools and creates detailed documentation. Technical Skills

• Languages: C/C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript/Angular, React, Cucumber/Gherkin

• Tools: Selenium, Tosca, Karate, Serenity, Cypress, Robot Framework, Postman, Insomnia

• Version Control: GitHub, Bitbucket

• Other: JIRA, MySQL, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, Linux, Microsoft Office Professional Experience

Test Automation Analyst EY, Alpharetta, GA 2021-2024

• Developed and maintained BDD Gherkin test automation scripts across multiple engagements, utilizing various languages and frameworks.

• Led training sessions for new hires on setting up and installing an in-house Java Selenium test framework.

• Designed and implemented a Serenity test automation framework, successfully deployed on three state education department web portals.

• Conducted UI and API automated testing using Cypress, and executed regression testing for monthly installs on both legacy and new systems for a leading brokerage firm.

• Created and executed 20 automated tests for a data ingestor and calculation engine during development sprints, identifying and resolving critical bugs before production.

• Provided automated testing support for a state government’s online disability services website during the pandemic, ensuring system reliability.

• Authored comprehensive documentation and recorded a video tutorial for running automation scripts, enhancing the usability and adoption of the Serenity test automation framework. Chris Mell *****.****.******@*****.*** 239-***-**** Technology Associate Analyst EY, Alpharetta, GA 2019-2021

• Conducted automated and manual QA testing for major financial institutions, ensuring high-quality software releases.

• Integrated an automation framework with a business travel web app for a major tech company, enhancing testing efficiency.

• Designed a Hexawise-based tool for generating possible user flows for an API, improving test coverage and accuracy.

• Developed an Angular application to design BDD scripts, execute them, and generate comprehensive reports.

• Achieved ISTQB, DesignWise, and Tosca AS1 and AS2 certifications, demonstrating expertise in software testing methodologies.

• Led a proof of concept using Tricentis Tosca for a leading commercial bank, proving the time-saving benefits of automation testing over manual testing.

• Created 40 reusable modules and built 15 automated tests using Tosca, resulting in the successful adoption of automation by the bank for their mortgage processing web application. Java Developer Intern Marquis Software, Tallahassee, FL 2018-2019

• Developed and prepared Selenium scripts for clients to demonstrate the functionality of web applications.

• Conducted QA testing on over 100 pages and applications, ensuring robust and error-free performance.

• Promoted to front-end developer on a team of six within the first year, reflecting strong technical skills and leadership.

• Designed Java software utilized by criminal justice employees in Colorado, enhancing their operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information, Communication, and Technology College of Communication and Information, Florida State University

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