Test Engineer Automation

Richard W. Baker

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SUMMARY

Senior Test Engineer with extensive experience in agile, waterfall and iterative waterfall. Proven expertise in test automation, suite creation, and defect management with strong knowledge in medical, insurance, banking, defense tactical and mission critical industries. Skilled in Agile environments, automated testing tools, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance software quality.

Certifications

PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer / Code: Dbri.B37A.pqa0

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Testing Techniques: Black Box, Gray Box, White Box, Functional, Regression, Migration, API, UAT, Cross-Browser

Automation Tools: Quick Test Professional (QTP/UFT), Selenium, Jenkins, TestComplete, SOAPUI, Android Studio

Technologies & Platforms: Windows 10/11, Linux, Oracle, AS/400, IBM iSeries

Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, VB.NET, VBA, Espresso, XML, JSON

Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, MySql

Project Tools: Jira, SmartGIT, Quality Center, TFS

Compliance: HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Procedures Governing the Code of Conduct of DoD

Networking Tools: VPN, VNC, Putty, Cisco Routers, WiFi routers

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reduced manual testing time by 40% through comprehensive test automation.

Increased test coverage by 35% via new test automation frameworks.

Enhanced regression testing efficiency by 25% with optimized automation strategies.

Reduced defect leakage by 20%, improving software reliability and release quality.

Led teams in the design and execution of test architectures across various platforms.

Saved over 1 hour per install by initiating automation of installs (GDIT with TEKSystems).

Saved over 3 hours a run in some instances by refactoring test scripts to run more effectively (GDIT).

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GDIT Senior Test Engineer

Aug 2016 - Oct 2024, Dayton, OH

Led QA portions of project

Built and maintained automated tests using:

QTP/UFT for client-based applications.

TestComplete using VBScript and with an Appium plugin and server using Python for mobile applications that use Android 13 and above.

Espresso test scripts using Java in Android Studio for mobile application testing.

Coordinated multiple test script runs using Jenkins.

Perform source code branch management, merging and versioning using SmartGIT.

TEKSystems Test & Evaluation Specialist

Contracted with CSRA (Now GDIT)

Nov 2015 – Aug 2016, Dayton, OH

Automated client-based application testing using QTP/UFT.

Integrated Test Suites with Jenkins for continuous integration.

Built and maintained batch files used to automate processes.

Veritude QA Engineer with Automation

Contracted with Fidelity Investments

Nov 2013 – Nov 2015, Covington, KY

Architect-ed suite using QTP/UFT for client and web applications.

Developed Groovy scripts in SOAPUI for semi-automation, improving test coverage and efficiency.

TEKSystems QA Automation Analyst

Contracted with Mercer

Sep 2013 – Nov 2013, Louisville, KY

Automated functional and cross-browser tests using Selenium IDE and developed test strategies for multiple browsers.

Touchstone Associates LLC Lead QA Analyst/Release Manager Sep 2012 – Sep 2013, Blue Ash, OH

Automated testing using Selenium IDE.

Managed defect tracking and production releases as Release Manager.

Streamline Health QA Analyst

Mar 2012 – Sep 2012, Blue Ash, OH

Manual testing for client-based applications in medical workflows, including patient chart analysis and medical coding (In all, took care of patients from entering their first check-in to documents in aftercare).

Robert Half Technology Lead QA Analyst

Contracted with Touchstone Associates LLC

Dec 2011 – Mar 2012, Blue Ash, OH

Developed manual and automated test beds for web-based applications.

Automated regression testing using Selenium IDE and conducted cross-browser testing for multiple platforms.

Led defect tracking and reporting processes in Agile environments.

TEKSystems System Test Analyst

Contracted with Cincinnati Financial Corporation

Jun 2007 – Dec 2011, Fairfield, OH

Automated test cases using VBScript and QTP

Work with financial systems for Insurance purposes

Led data conversion testing

Conformed with HIPAA,SOX Standards

Ohio Casualty Group Automated Tester

2006 - 2007, Fairfield, OH

Internship

Automated Test Scripts using Java for Web application

Honorable Discharge:

Diesel Mechanic, Trainer, U.S. Navy 1985 - 1987

EDUCATION

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Computer Information Systems, Graduation Date: 6/2007 Degree: AAB

Business Computer Programming, Graduation Date: 12/2006 Degree: AAB

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