MICHAEL J. LEPAGE, CSTAS, CSM

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EXPERIENCED QA TEST ENGINEER

Solutions-focused QA Test Engineer with over 20 years of software testing experience, including 20+ years of software test automation experience.

High-level proficiency with TestComplete from SmartBear which utilizes data-driven testing, Quick Test Professional, Sikuli, BTree, and other in-house developed automated test software tools which utilize keyword testing implemented in Python and C. Experience also includes Selenium Web Driver, Java, Eclipse, Geb, Spock, Groovy, and JUnit.

Highly experienced with all phases of SDLC which include requirements analysis, creating test plans, debugging, reviews, regression testing, implementing automation, debug tracking, final test, version control management, support, process development, and generating test reports.

Several years of experience as a project and technical lead along with experience working in an Agile environment.

Experience with database testing by issuing SQL commands within automated test scripts.

Experience working with big data by using the following tools: JanusGraph, Gremlin, and Apache TinkerPop.

Experience with API testing using PostMan.

TECHNOLOGY AND TESTING PROFICIENCIES

Testing Tools: Selenium Web Driver, TestComplete, Squish, HP Quick Test Professional, Sikuli, BTree, and other tools developed in-house

Testing Methodologies: System, Stress, Functional, Embedded, Acceptance, UI, and Feature Testing

Scripting Tools: VB script, Java Script, Python

Systems: Windows, Linux

Debug Tracking Tools: Jira, IBM Telelogic, PVCS Tracker (Sienna), Dragnet

Requirement Tools: Caliber, DOORs

Version Control Mgmt.: PVCS Version Manager, CVS, Vault, Windchill, SharePoint, Agile

Project Management Tools: Azure DevOps Server (Formerly Team Foundation Server - TFS), Jira

QA TESTING EXPERIENCE

EXB Solutions, Inc. Plymouth, MN

Software Test Engineer, November 2019 – current date

Contracted to a leading government contractor involving the testing of big data.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Created test protocols in an Agile environment.

Gained valuable experience using the following tools: JanusGraph, Gremlin, Apache TinkerPop, Git, Jira, Maven, Eclipse, Teams, and PostMan.

Smith Medical, Inc. Plymouth, MN

Lead Software Test Engineer, August 2019 – October 2019

Contracted to Smith Medical through EXB Solutions, Inc. where I created the software validation plan (SVP) for a new medical device being developed by Smith Medical along with selecting the test automation tool to be used in the project.

Boston Scientific, Inc. Arden Hills, MN

Software Test Engineer, March 2018 – September 2019

Contracted to Boston Scientific through Aerotek, Inc. where I performed testing of web application (LATITUDE) which is used with defibrillators manufactured by Boston Scientific.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Developed test plans and implemented automation to validate web application in an Agile environment.

Gained valuable experience writing automated tests using Selenium WebDriver, Java, Groovy, Geb, and Spock. Additional experience involved working with the Microsoft SQL server, Eclipse, Apache Tomcat, Junit, Maven, Jira, and working with offshore teams.

Leidos, Inc. (Formerly Lockheed) Eagan, MN

Software Test Engineer, May 2017 – February 2018

Contracted to Leidos through Aerotek, Inc. where I performed testing of air traffic controller software developed for the FAA which is used at all airports in the US.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Developed test plans and implemented test automation to validate air traffic control software.

Gained valuable experience in developing automated tests using Sikuli, Python, and XML. Additional experience involved working with the Git, DOORs, AIX, and Unix.

Stratasys, Inc. Eden Prairie, MN

Principal Software Test Engineer/Supervisor, March 2011 – March 2017

Created test plans, implemented automation using TestComplete and Sikuli, and led team of technicians and test engineer to test software used with Stratasys 3D printers, while working within an Agile environment. Worked closely with cross functional teams to ensure that test projects were completed successfully.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Built software test group from the ground up and, for the first time at Stratasys, used software test automation to complete test projects.

Software Test Automation architect which utilized TestComplete to perform system, functional, and UI testing of 3D printers. Time was saved and quality of software releases was improved.

Used TestComplete utilizing data driven testing to perform validation of language testing, which saved an extremely large amount of time and money for the company.

All test projects (80+) were completed on or ahead of schedule.

Additional tools used included VB Script, Java Script, Jira, IBM Telelogic, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office, ServiceNow, and Success Factors.

Boston Scientific, Inc. Arden Hills, MN

Senior Systems Test Engineer, March 2009 – March 2011

Performed system testing of software used with pacemakers and defibrillators being developed by Boston Scientific in a Scrum environment.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Developed test plans and implemented automation to validate embedded firmware and programmer software used with pacemakers and defibrillators.

Gained valuable experience analyzing system requirements and writing protocols in XML using Epic, along with automating protocols using DeskTest. Additional experience involved working with the SVMACHSIM (heart simulator), AccuRev, Windchill, Jira, FRRP, SAM, ELNs, and Medusa.

Gained significant information of the heart by attending advanced CRM classes.

EnteroMedics, Inc. Rosevile, MN

Firmware Test Engineer, Nov. 2007 – Jan. 2009

Performed requirements-based testing of firmware and programmer software used with the implantable devices being developed by EnteroMedics to treat obesity. Also responsible for software integration testing of the VBLOC system and testing of the Clinician Programmer software.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Automated testing of the programmer software was using TestComplete and Java Script.

Developed manual procedures to perform end to end software integration testing for the VBLOC system.

Additional experience involved working with Dragnet, Vault, Agile, and Serial Tool.

Boston Scientific, Inc. Arden Hills, MN

Software Test Engineer, January 2003 – November 2007

Performed requirements-based testing of Web based application (LATITUDE) and external hardware used by remote interrogation system for defibrillators manufactured by Boston Scientific.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Automated testing using the following tools: Quick Test Professional (QTP), Wing IDE, and Toad.

Performed testing of programmer software used with pacemakers and defibrillators manufactured by Boston Scientific.

Developed automated test scripts using action word-based tools written in Python.

Gained valuable experience with C++, PVCS Tracker to track application defects, PVCS Version Manager, and Windchill for document version control.

Obtained Microsoft Project orange belt certification.

Medtronic, Inc. Fridley, MN

Software Test Engineer, January 1999 – January 2003

Performed requirements-based testing of programmer software used with pacemakers manufactured by Medtronic. Highly experienced working with software requirement and hardware specification documents.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Developed both manual procedures and automated tests using in-house automation tool to test software.

Created process to aid testers in verification of UI more efficiently and less errors.

Project test lead engineer for pacemaker software (Kappa 900 and InSync).

Utilized CVS for version control and in-house tools for tracking defects.

Implemented stress testing as part of verification and validation for the application being tested.

Guidant, Inc. Arden Hills, MN

Software Test Engineer, January 1996 – January 1999

Performed requirements-based testing of programmer software used with pacemakers and defibrillators manufactured by Guidant.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Created manual procedures and then created test scripts written in C using B-Tree ESVS automated testing system.

Project test lead for the first remote interrogation defibrillator system developed by Guidant.

EDUCATION

Mankato State University – Mankato, MN

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Rochester Community College – Rochester, MN

Associate of Arts

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Software Test Automation Specialist (CSTAS) from the International Institute for Software Testing (IIST)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from the Scrum Alliance

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