I am a results-driven senior software QA engineer with 20+ years exp.

RUSSELL J. HOLMAN, JR.

Schenectady, NY ***** 518-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/russell-holman-9b477519/

I am a results-driven senior software QA engineer with 20+ years of experience in test automation, programming, and risk management for software applications. I have a proven track record of leading QA teams, developing comprehensive test plans, and executing testing processes to identify and resolve defects. I utilize Agile practices and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products. I am proficient at mentoring staff and implementing best practices to improve testing efficiency.

Professional Experience

Green Action Studios 12/2023 – 10/2024

Software Quality Engineer

Observed, measured, and documented current manufacturing workflows\

Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, and product to create a quality checklist.

Identify and document opportunities for improvement.

Identify and document product/software bugs and help guide prioritization.

Helped define the Quality Assurance specification for the test lab.

Rithum (Formerly Commerce Technologies, Inc.) Latham, NY

Senior Software Engineer in Test March 2015 to August 2023

●Created detailed tickets and coached offshore consultants on our business processes to equip their toolbox with the Quality Assurance insight necessary to ensure a smooth transition of my role to our offshore colleagues.

●Created and maintained production services for Customer Acceptance Testing.

●Analyzed requirements, clarified specifications with stakeholders, and authored and executed detailed test plans to verify quality implementation.

●Using Scrum, I managed software development cycles easily by conducting standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. This ensured that stakeholder expectations were met and that project deliveries were timely.

●Analyzed options and pricing for moving the automated regression echo system into Amazon Web Services.

●Managed 3,000+ automated regression test scripts.

●Created technical requirements for five API endpoints and oversaw the construction of a new sandbox and automation tooling to create deterministic web Specs in JavaScript to reduce production incidents.

●Leveraged automation tools to create a deterministic regression framework and test suite for greenfield web applications.

●Owned setup, configuration, and triage of test environments for QA, interdepartmental support, and external clients to facilitate internal and partner testing of new application features.

●Coordinated releases to production, triaged issues, and identified resolutions to maintain system health, data integrity, and customer satisfaction.

Commerce Technologies, Inc. Latham, NY

Quality Assurance Supervisor November 2008 to March 2015

●Built, coached, and managed a team of 10 QA staff to maintain an effective department.

●Allocated resources, delegated team assignments, and scheduled projects for release to meet deadlines and budgets.

●Spearheaded risk analysis hotfixes or enhancements for release to determine suitable RTP.

●Created and presented detailed technical documentation and videos for Engineering, QA, and Business stakeholders to answer common questions.

Additional Experience

Commerce Technologies, Inc. Latham, NY

Quality Assurance Engineer June 2006 to November 2008

●Allocated resources, delegated team assignments, and scheduled projects for release to meet deadlines and budgets.

●Served as technical point of contact for the QA Team and assisted in completing projects through knowledge sharing and problem-solving.

●Oversaw all aspects of project quality, from testing and debugging through post-release support to developing and maintaining effective software.

●Collaborated with business partners to identify project specifications and ensure solutions met client expectations.

●Created and executed test plans to ensure high product quality and adherence to requirements and identify risks through consistent process compliance.

Bank of America Albany, NY

Senior Analyst Application Programmer August 1997 to August 2005

●Designed, developed, released, maintained, and supported multiple business-critical applications to over 1,500 production sites to maintain smooth business operations.

●Led architect of standards, which contributed toward quality assurance and cost reduction while preparing cost analysis for design alternatives associated with expenses.

●Served as a subject matter expert and collaborated with a team of 8 to ensure timely delivery of assigned projects while working with other cross-functional teams and delivery leads.

Core Competencies

Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Test Automation, Documentation, Test Planning, Agile Methods, Problem-Solving, Programming, Risk Management, Software Development Lifecycle

Technical Skills

Java, JavaScript, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, SQL, Linux, Windows, Shell\Batch Scripts, TypeScript, MS Playwright, NightwatchJS

Education/Training

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Science, Junior College of Albany

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