Software Engineer Test (SDET), QE Automation

Alexander Paz

Miami, Florida ● 305-***-**** ● ******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-paz

SOFTWARE ENGINEER in TEST (SDET) QE Automation

Seasoned Software QE engineer and Automation tester with extensive experience in Agile & Waterfall Methodologies. My credentials include being a Certified ScrumMaster, Certified Scrum Product Owner, and Certified Tester. These certifications underscore my ability to contribute individually, lead large teams, and implement system solutions to achieve organizational goals. I have been involved in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle, demonstrating my comprehensive understanding of the process. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing innovative testing frameworks, and ensuring the highest quality standards in software products. Proficient in SQL, HTML, CSS, and modern programming languages for test automation and streamlining processes. Notably, my leadership skills have been instrumental in guiding teams to success.

My professional approach is deeply rooted in the 'Servant Leadership' philosophy, a commitment I hold at the core of my work. I provide team members with development opportunities, improving their well-being, removing obstacles so they can complete their work, and creating a workplace culture where teams are valued. This commitment reassures readers of my dedication to fostering a positive and productive work environment.

KEY SOFT SKILLS

Teamwork

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TD Bank 04/2023 – 05/2024

QE Automation Test Engineer

Verification & regression testing of the US website (USDP)

• Improved QE tester’s efficiency by removing manual steps and simplifying automation steps, significantly increasing productivity and a more streamlined testing process.

• Updated the test suite to perform language switching programmatically during test case execution, enhancing test coverage and accuracy.

• Created and executed manual and automated Cucumber test cases during Scrum sprints, performing UI, Accessibility, API endpoint, and tagging testing on web-based applications. FDM Group 11/2022 – 05/2024

Full Stack Developer

• Certified as a Java Full-Stack Developer, proficient in Java, Spring, Spring Security, Eclipse, Postman, SonarQube, SQL, non-SQL, Angular 2+, and Git.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality standards across the entire tech stack. Alexander Paz ******@*****.*** Page 2

BECKMAN COULTER 11/2012 – 07/2017

Verification Team Lead

Staff Software Test Engineer – Software System Verification Technical Test Lead

• Co-led an effort to develop a roadmap and update the R&D Software Development and Verification corporate procedures to transition from a Waterfall to an Agile methodology using Scrum.

• Co-led the implementation and deployment of Scrum in the company's first hematology product release.

• The new Agile process reduced the Verification team size by 40%, and the project was released two months ahead of schedule.

• Participated in multiple projects' Core Team (project management, marketing, R&D, sales, service, manufacturing, Quality Assurance, ...), assisted in creating the project's Master Schedule, and attended Daily Management, Reviews, and discussions.

• Coordinated with the Quality Assurance group to ensure that all impacted requirements and risk control measures were tested.

• I was part of the Bug Triage team that analyzed new bugs to determine a course of action and risk level (fix, post-pone, close)

• I led the Software System Verification team of 20 to 30 Manual and Automation test engineers on multiple releases of the DxH Connectivity platform. Used Team Software Process (TSP) and Personal Software Process

(PSP) to plan and track the test effort to completion before transitioning to Scrum.

• Performed manual verification testing to help the team meet deadlines, submitting Bugs via Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Microsoft Test Manager (MTM).

• Performed performance reviews and managed the Verification Team

• Created and updated the Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Summary Reports as required for each release. BECKMAN COULTER 03/2010 – 11/2012

Senior Software Test Engineer

• Created and maintained automation regression scripts for the DxH workstation and all in-house tools needed by the verification group.

• Led the initial 5-person team that built the automation suite from scratch (using SmartBear TestComplete, coded in JavaScript), designing the architecture of the automation suite by dividing the test scripts into the Common Library (infrastructure, business logic, and shared code across the suites), the Test Suite (test cases, input, and expected data, and code common to the suite), followed the Page Object Model pattern.

• Redesigned and optimized existing manual test cases as automated tests using equivalence partitioning, pairwise testing, or other applicable test design techniques. He also created test cases for new areas on a manual effort vs. risk-based prioritization basis.

• Developed or extended several in-house test tools using Visual C#/C++, .Net, VBA, and SQL.

• Created/updated test procedures, submitted Bugs using ClearQuest, performed code inspections

• Performed each phase of the SDLC for the in-house tools and the automation test suites. COULTER CORPORATION 01/2000 - 01/2004

Senior Software Engineer

• Helped in the design (using OOD/OOP with design patterns) and implemented the development of the USM subsystem of the DxH 800's DxH Solutions software using UML (Rational Rose) and Visual C++.

• I assisted in the Architectural Design phase and performed Requirement refinement and updates of the SDLC.

• As the Build Engineer, I developed Python build scripts and the scripts to execute the unit tests for each subsystem.

• Responsible for merging new changes into the integration branch, kicking off the build, and ensuring the automated Python build test scripts and unit tests were completed successfully.

• Evaluated companies for possible outsourcing of Verification and Validation. COULTER CORPORATION 01/1995 - 01/2000

Senior Software Engineer

• Developed a client/server database program using C++ to streamline manual test procedures, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency and accuracy by collecting and analyzing test logs. Alexander Paz ******@*****.*** Page 3

• Implemented automation strategies to determine KPIs, enhancing the overall quality and performance of the system under test.

• Utilized Python scripts to automate data collection and analysis, contributing to a more efficient and reliable testing process.

GABLES ENGINEERING 08/1991 - 01/1995

Software Design Engineer

Test Engineer

• Developed software for a new audio management unit using the Motorola 68332/68333 microprocessor, enhancing system performance and reliability.

• Designed a new GUI to mimic physical radio operations, improving technician's testing efficiency and accuracy by 50%.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive testing and quality assurance, contributing to successful product deployment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/TOOLS

Agile (Scrum) / Waterfall methodologies

Languages: Java, Gherkin, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, C, VB, Perl

Development Practices: OOA & OOD, BDD & TDD

Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, HTTP, Swagger,

mParticle, SeeTest, Splunk, JAWS, Postman, Node.js

Version Control: GitHub, Team Foundation Server, Rational ClearCase, Visual SourceSafe

Development Tools: IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code,

SonarQube, Visual Studio

Automation: Selenium, SmartBear TestComplete,

Segue QA Partner/Silk

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/UNIX, Mac, Dos

Requirements Management: Confluence, Jira, Figma, Rational Rose, Rational DOORS

Testing Frameworks: Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit,

Mockito, NUnit

Test Management: Xray (JTMF), MS Test Manager

Databases: MS SQL, SQL, H2, POET/FastObjects, MS Access

EDUCATION

University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL

Bachelor of Science: Computer Engineering

1991

CERTIFICATIONS

Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): It needs to be revamped with Scrum Alliance Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO): It needs to be revamped with Scrum Alliance ASTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish

AWARDS

“Excellence through Values” award in 2014

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