Michael W. Spidle II
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Cell: 678-***-****
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Objective Statement
I graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2018 in Business Information Technology, OSM. I work as a QAE consultant for Cognizant. Spring of 2017, I managed my team that placed 2nd out of over 20 teams in the Virginia Tech Carmax Business Analytics Showcase. In 2018, I managed a team in my Project Management class that worked with a local business to increase awareness of the business. We exceeded our goal by 65%. I enjoy learning about how to achieve 6-sigma. My goal is to obtain a management position so that I may inspire others and achieve company’s vision. Education
Virginia Tech Ferrum College (2012 -2015)
Bachelor of Science, Graduated May 2018 Transferred to Virginia Tech Major: Business Information Technology, OSM Major: Computer Information Systems Related Coursework
Project Management Business Communication Business Management Management Sciences Java C++
Business Analytics Adv. Business & Computer Aps Visual Basic Quantitative Methods Operations & Supply Chain Management Business Process Improvement Adv. Business Modeling for Analytics Enterprise Planning and Control Computer Sim. in Business Professional Experience
Cognizant, NC June 2018 – Nov 2019
Quality Assurance Engineering, Automation
Delivery of professional project solutions in an Agile approach using JIRA, excel spreadsheets, and online client applications which include Test Story, Test Plan, Tests, and Test Execution.
Reporting defects and communicating with Business Analysts and Developers to get the defects resolved
Liaise with different application teams, Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Leads
Trained onboarding co-workers and client’s employees in current client applications
Used Selenium, Java, for the client’s application to automate tests and make the testing process faster/accurate
Use SQL to look up and group members, orders, physicians, data in the application for testing specific needs BestBuy, VA Oct 2016 – May 2018
Customer Service Specialist & Multi-Channel Sales Associate
Worked as a team to reach #2 store out of more than 2000 stores in the company
Developed 4 new hires in store policies, operations, and branded values
Develop professional relationships with customers to improve business performance, NPS Virginia Tech Computer Center, VA Sept 2015 – Sept 2016 Computer Technician of Virginia Tech Bookstore
Certified in various computer companies allowing me to repair machines; Ex) Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo ect
Trained on the job and used AGILE to improve computer repair efficiency
Worked as a team to bring repair speed to maximum Honors and Activities
My Project Management team of 5 worked with a local business to provide awareness of Refugees by implementing Walk a Mile in a Refugee’s shoes and exceeded expected results by 65%
Project won 2nd place in a team of 4 out of more than 20 teams in the VT Carmax Business Analytics showcase
Raised approximately $1,200 for Wounded Warriors -Raised $800 for a friend that has Lou Gehrig's disease.
Founding Father of Delta Chi - Appointed Executive Sergeant At Arms of Delta Chi Fraternity