Fernando Miramon

Schaumburg, Illinois 847-***-****

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandomiramon

QA Testing Professional

Summary

Results-driven quality software test professional with more than 20 years of experience ensuring the production of exceptional products, systems testing, and operational services. Adept at working with defined methodologies including Agile, SCRUM, and Waterfall.

Technical Proficiencies

Platforms:

SQL Oracle, Modular HMI, Rapid 7, SAAS, JAVA, XML, VM Ware, CRM (Microsoft Dynamics), Firefox, Windows, Microsoft Office, Wireshark, Sharepoint.

Tools:

JIRA, ALM, TFS/ADO, TestDrive, .NET Framework, Clearquest, Rational Functional Tester, ClearCase, Rational Doors, Agile, Waterfall, SCRUM, Medical Infusion pumps: Agilia, Skywalker, Pandora and Alyx, ApTest, PanelView 550/600/900, Qmetry, TestComplete, Eclipse.

Hardware:

GIT, IVR, B2B, ESB, MDM, iManage, SSIS, HTML 5, JavaScript Frameworks, CSS, WCF, ASP.NET WEB-API, ASP.NET MVC, MDM, C, C++.

Professional Experience

Central State Funds, Chicago, Illinois April 2015 – Present

QA Lead/Senior Lead/Sr. Systems Manual Test Analyst

Manage processes and personnel to conduct quality assurance testing for a health benefits management firm. Lead and perform rigorous testing throughout the development process, monitor, identify and resolve potential system defects and issues. Develop effective and efficient testing methods, maintain documentation throughout the QA process, and communicate with development teams and other stakeholders to deliver a reliable, consistent, positive end-user experience. Coordinate software enhancements with the development and engineering team. Manage projects per the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) from initial study feasibility through the completed application maintenance. Administer controls to guarantee delivery of objectives within timelines, budget, size, and quality standards practicing agile and waterfall methodologies. Collaborate on multi-organizational projects for design and analysis system integration.

Established a quality assurance onboarding process measuring employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, improving employee productivity by 80%.

Initiated and launched numerous test plans for 50+ applications resulting in successful innovative features released into production.

Frasenius-Kabi, Lake Zurich, Illinois September 2013 – April 2015

Senior Systems Test Engineer

Exhibited detailed analytical, problem-solving, investigative, and health care research abilities. Skilled in pharmaceutical testing and assembly of medical devices. Designed detailed technical components with high-level architecture, recognized and understands use of design patterns for intermediate to moderately complex applications. Identified requirements of and refined the quality of medical devices. Versed in software methodologies. Evaluated functionalities and validated prototype of medical devices. Defined, assessed, and validated appropriate business opportunities and determined the right course of action. Prepared final test plans, change impact, and regression analysis for software maintenance. Formalized a requirement traceability matrix to map and trace user requirement test cases enlisting a Windows-based platform. Engineered test management verification and validation through the use of DOORS to produce integration to design quality management, portfolio management, and change management tools.

Revamped the traceability between requirements and test projects by 80%, raising project agility, engineering efficiency, increasing product quality, and lowering development costs.

Sears, Hoffman Estates, Illinois September 2012 – July 2013

Project Coordinator/Senior QA Test Analyst

Spearheaded time-sensitive projects combining complex component sub-systems into one system, building a customized architecture or application establishing cohesive functionality. Led and coordinated multiple project teams across three geographically dispersed local and international development teams. Presented software management activities in project planning, scope management, and project estimation to relevant stakeholders.

Engaged in test case design techniques resulting in a 100% high-quality software testing process.

Prioritized the defect management process with JIRA software exercising defect analysis, visibility, and resolution strategies, decreasing recalls by 80%.

Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, Illinois May 2011 – September 2012

Senior QA Test Analyst

Ensured quality control for manufacturing panel building hardware and functionality testing with Runtime software. Achieved scalable modular programming for human-machine interface (HMI) devices. Performed standardized methods in beta testing Microsoft Windows operating systems to determine the quality and release readiness. Demonstrated expertise in FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic documentation and Part 820 CGMP quality system regulation standards. Engineered productivity through integrated software automation and control by applying programmable logic controllers (PLC), motion, drives, and HMI with system planning and configuration.

Contributed to more than 50 functional testing projects providing data-driven, outcome-based industrial automation quality services maximizing productivity, minimizing operational risk, and meeting business goals.

Omeda Communication, North Brook, Illinois June 2010 – March 2011

Senior QA Test Lead

Advanced project objectives through detailed analysis and testing documentation. Modernized the QA development process and facilitated new user training. Illustrated best practices utilizing JIRA software for test case management. Advanced the design and coding phases by instituting application under test (AUT) parameters. Led the validation process for regression testing and previous test models. Furnished metric reports to cross-functional teams via the agile sprint methodology and resolved application defects.

Minimized agile testing release goal by 1/3 utilizing the test management tool Qymetry and TestComplete; achieving high traceability, quality analytics, and reduced exploratory testing time.

Enhanced project transparency by 90% implementing a standardized auto-populated document for status metrics, change-in-scope, and incident reporting, saving users time and minimizing data entry errors.

SurePayroll, Glenview, Illinois October 2008 – June 2010

QA Test Lead

Determined level-of-effort to validate the quality of AUT. Communicated and coordinated efforts with the release coordinator, developers, and various other personnel on the build and deployment teams. Conducted functional and regression graphical user interface (GUI) scripts to amplify speed and efficiency. Performed quality reviews. Authored system errors and process gap analysis employing the Gemini Testing tool issue tracking system. Administered user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation testing. Exemplified commitment to fostering the quality of all products and services.

Developed a software automation tool using BADBOY, simplifying testing and development of complex dynamic applications by 90%, and allowing for a comprehensive capture interface, load support, detailed reports, and graphics.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Kings College, Briarcliff Manor, New York

Licenses & Certifications

Scrum Master - International Scrum Institute - October 2019

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