Kristi Thrasher
Lithia, FL ***** • 813-***-**** • **************@*****.***
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-thrasher0602
Qualifications Profile
Technically sophisticated professional with a multifaceted background in software development and systems integration; seek to contribute to companies as a software tester, data analyst.
Technical Support: Expertise in identifying, diagnosing, repairing, and maintenance for software and hardware systems, including mobile devices and desktops with a proactive approach to prevent system downtime and maintain uninterrupted operations.
Software Development: Proven track record in all aspects of the software development lifecycle and integration for classified, complex systems including requirements gathering, programming, documentation, technical support, simulation, and algorithms.
Software Testing: Highly skilled in testing mobile, web, and desktop applications for usability, compatibility, and known system issues, including post-release and implementation to meet end-user and design requirements.
Core Competencies: Skilled in process improvement, team leadership, team collaboration, regulatory compliance, contract management, data analysis, technical writing, systems integration, systems administration, and professional training/development.
Core Technologies
Platforms
Windows OS, Mac OS/iOS, Linux Red Hat Enterprise/Ubuntu/Unix, M, S Exchange, IBM AS/400/eServer iSeries, Solaris OS
Software and Tools
MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook), MS Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, MS SQL, IBM LotusNotes/iNotes, Atlassian Jira/Confluence, Ruby on Rails, MATLAB, GitHub, Shell Scripts, Angular.js, Active Directory, Group Policy, Maven, Jenkins, Tableau,
Programming Languages
Basic/Visual Basic, C, C++, Pascal, DOORS, COBOL, R, HTML, Java, Python, Perl, bash, Node JS
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Athens State University, Athens, AL
Related Coursework: Computer Programming I and II, C++, Principles of Management, Software Engineering, COBOL, Computer Graphics, Production and Operation Management, Database Systems
University of Miami Data Analytics Boot Camp
University of Miami, Miami, FL
Online Studies
Related Coursework: Excel, VBA Scripting, Statistics Modeling, Python, APIs, JSON, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SQL, Postgres/pgAdmin, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Leaflet, Tableau, Machine Learning
Professional Experience
Braille Works Inc, Seffner, Florida
Software Development/Quality Assurance Tester, 2022 – 03/14/2023
Systematically worked with software developers to test newly developed and existing software features. Created detailed-oriented test plans. Performed regression, smoke and ad-hoc testing on new and existing features. Conducted data analyses, as well as post-processing for data integration for interface error remediation across frameworks and components. Completed systems integration for new software release builds. Jira Software for project management.
Career Break
Volunteer Work & Raising Children, 2008 – Current
Took a well-deserved career break to stay home and raise my children. Served as a preschool teacher for a year during that time and mostly volunteered my time as homeroom mom at the schools my children attended and also at my church. Moved to Tampa, FL in 2008 and volunteered as homeroom mom for Westchase Elementary school. Relocated to Lithia, FL, and volunteered at Fishhawk Creek Elementary School from 2013 to 2014. Volunteered at Fishhawk Fellowship Church and served on the Women’s Ministry team in Hospitality from 2016 to 2019. Currently volunteering as Mature Adults Ministry Assistant.
Raytheon Missile Systems, Huntsville, AL
Integration and Test Lead, EKV Missile Systems, 2007 – 2008
Related Skills: Software Development, Software Testing, Software Upgrades, Systems Administration, Systems Integration, Contract Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, System Maintenance, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting
Held responsibility for training and mentoring a team in daily operational support for software simulations to guarantee compliance with all contractual obligations and guidelines. Managed activities for ground-based missile defense (GMD) integrated system test capability (ISTC) CMMI L5 compliance, including both scheduled and unscheduled software upgrades, maintenance, and rollouts. Supported documentation including analytical reports and lab tests, in addition to system lockdowns, integrations, and formal testing within testing facilities. Partnered cross-functionally with main contractor to arrange test facility framework overhauls, upgrades, and team member assignments.
Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL
Test and Evaluation Engineer, 1999 – 2007
Served in consecutive roles of increased scope and responsibility, starting as Interceptor Engineering, Integration and Test from 1999 to 2003, before assuming role of Test and Evaluation Engineer, Ground-Based Missile Defense for remainder of tenure from 2006 to 2007.
Related Skills: Software Development, Software Testing, Systems Integration, System Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Technical Support
Conducted data analyses, as well as post-processing for data integration for interface error remediation across frameworks and components. Completed systems integration for GMD ground-based components from various brands for integrated ground tests (IGTs), and pre-mission tests (PMTs) at the Huntsville test labs. Teamed up with personnel for software-in-loop (SWIL) and hardware-in-loop (HWIL) support. Upheld Node Test Environment software development, design, integration, testing, and maintenance.
Attained SEI CMM Level III accreditation for ISTC through close collaboration.
Civic Engagements and Community Leadership
Volunteer Seniors Ministry, Fishhawk Fellowhip Church 2015-2022
Volunteer Youth Leader, Fishhawk Fellowship Church (2015 to 2019)
Volunteer, Women's Ministry Team Member and Hospitality, Fishhawk Fellowship Church (2015 to 2018)
Volunteer, Safe Families (2016)
Volunteer, Seeds of Hope (2022)
Volunteer, HouseKeeping Services for people in need.(2015-Present)