Scrum Master Qa Analyst

`BRIAN CRAWFORD

Beaverton, ***** OREGON 503-***-**** *********@*******.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/brianxecrawford

Summary

Detail-oriented Software QA Analyst semi retired, looking for fully remote part time or full time roles in a variety of employment sectors. Skilled in developing comprehensive test plans, executing test cases, and identifying defects to ensure high-quality product delivery. Proficient in Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Selenium. Strong collaborator with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional user experiences.

Skills

Test Planning

Manual Testing

Skilled listerner

Defect Tracking

Test Case Design

Regression Testing

Functional Testing

Requirements Analysis

Risk Assessment

Test Documentation

Continuous Integration (CI/CD)

SQL Testing

Version Control

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Time Management

API Testing

Attention to Detail

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Problem-Solving

Performance Testing

Experience

Quality Assurance Analyst/Scrum Master Sep 2019 to June 2025

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. McMinnville, OR

On assignment at Oregon Mutual Insurance, McMinnville, OR.

Fully remote Quality Assurance Lead/Scrum Master for two teams of 4 I.T. Professionals, domestic and off-shore. Facilitate quality

assurance for mainframe relocation and on-going datacenter. Ensure Production, environments are thoroughly spun up, validated and functional for over 2000+ insurance agents; database, records, across 4 states. Utilize AWS Cloud storage.

Deliver clear and concise feedback on test results, including bugs, usability issues, and cause-and-effect responsibilities

Develop comprehensive QA test plans, leveraging both manual and automated testing strategies to identify bugs, ensure functionality, and maintain performance standards across web and mobile platforms.

Prepare time estimates for integrating QA metrics into Agile workflows and driving collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders to enhance product quality and team efficiency.

Utilized tools such as Jira, Confluence, Selenium, to manage user stories, track defects, automate regression tests, and ensure alignment with business and technical requirements. Ensure daily batch jobs run as designed

Validate Insurance claims in platforms such as BizLink, Smartclaims, Adaptik, Business Owners Policy (BOP), Premium and Claims (PAC), Multifactor Authentication (MFA), Keeper

Scrum Master 2 Mar 2019 to Jun 2019

Providence Health Systems Beaverton OR

Scrum Master for two domestic teams and two off-shore teams totaling 20 I.T. Professionals. Mentored teams in SAFe Scrum practices, principles and theory. Identify impediments, define initiatives, features, and stories. Point and Task out Stories, defects, and prepare and participate in SAFe PI Planning

Facilitated Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) to ensure effective team collaboration and on-time delivery of high-quality software products.

Coached and supported multiple Scrum teams, fostering Agile mindset adoption, resolving impediments, and driving continuous process improvements to enhance team productivity.

Collaborated closely with Product Owners, Dev Ops, and stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, clarify requirements, and align sprint goals with business objectives. Present technical data to a non-technical audience.

Utilized Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence to track sprint progress, manage workflows, and report on key Agile metrics like velocity and burndown charts for data-driven decision making.

Identify test requirements. Establish entry and exit test criteria. Report and log defects.

Scrum Master/Senior Quality Assurance Analyst Jan 2019 to Mar 2019

Oregon Department of Health and Human Services Salem OR

Contractor through Public Consultant Group

Led Agile ceremonies and coached development teams as Scrum Master, ensuring efficient sprint execution, fostering collaboration, and removing impediments to drive timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Developed and executed comprehensive QA strategies including manual and automated testing, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing to ensure product reliability and adherence to business requirements.

Collaborated with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize and refine backlogs, aligning testing efforts with project goals and enhancing communication between QA, development, and business teams.

Utilized tools such as Jira, Selenium, Postman, and Confluence to manage test cases, track defects, automate test scripts, and report on quality metrics, enabling data-driven improvements and continuous integration.

Positive and negative testing. Collaborate with other departments, clients. Conduct knowledge transfers

Experience with Web Based Content. Experience with Software Development Lifecycle

Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely feedback

Quality Assurance Analyst/Scrum Master April 2017 to Oct 2018

Epiq Systems Portland OR

Led Agile teams as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure smooth project delivery and continuous improvement.

Developed and executed detailed test plans, including manual and automated testing, to identify defects and ensure software quality.

Collaborated with stakeholders, product owners, business analysts and development teams to understand usage scenarios, boundary conditions, and acceptance criteria.

to refine requirements and prioritize backlog items, aligning development with business goals.

Utilized tools like Jira, Selenium, and Confluence to track issues, automate tests, and maintain clear documentation throughout the SDLC process..

Quality Assurance Engineer Nov 2016 to April 2017

SAIF Corporation Salem OR

Contractor through Vanderhouwen & Associates

Guiding teams to deliver high-quality software on schedule and removing impediments to optimize workflow.

Designed, developed, and executed automated and manual test cases to ensure software functionality, performance, and reliability across multiple platforms.

Collaborated with product owners and developers to prioritize backlogs, clarify requirements, and improve product quality through continuous feedback.

Leveraged tools such as Jira, Selenium, TestRail, and Confluence to manage testing processes, track defects, and document test results effectively.

Create test cases, test data for validation across web based and windows based application databases

Ensure end-to-end testing across multiple platforms. Enter and report on defect trends via project Sprints

QA Analyst/Scrum Master Feb 2016 to Jul 2016

Oregon Department of Transportation Salem OR

Contractor through Meridian Technology Group

Led Agile ceremonies and removed blockers to ensure on-time sprint delivery.

Created and executed manual and automated tests to ensure software quality.

Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritize backlog and clarify requirements.

Used Jira, Selenium, and Confluence for defect tracking and documentation.

Scrum Master/Lead QA Mar 2015 to Feb 2016

Daimler Trucks North America Portland OR

Contractor through Xtreme Consulting Group

Facilitated Agile ceremonies. Utilize BOM to capture, configure, and manage all product data.

Lead QA effort for a vendor-supplied solution, either COTS, or vendor developed, on-site, or in the cloud.

Worked with product owners to prioritize backlog and align testing with goals.

Used Jira, Selenium, and Jenkins to manage testing and improve processes.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer Jul 2014 to Sep 2014

FLIR Systems Wilsonville OR

Contractor through Express Employment Professionals

Created and executed test plans for functional and regression testing.

Tracked defects in Jira and worked with developers to resolve issues.

Automated tests using Selenium to increase efficiency.

Collaborated with teams to align testing with requirements.

QA Analyst/Scrum Practitioner Mar 2011 to Mar 2014

Bonneville Power Administration Portland OR

Lead QA Analyst on 5 projects and support QA analyst on 5 other projects encompassing software and data validation. Successfully facilitated Quality Assurance on projects ranging in size from $1.5 to $12+ million dollars in revenue. Perform test case development, defect tracking, test coordination, test installation and execution of applications.

Contractor through CorSource Technology Group

Supported Agile teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies, promoting collaboration, and ensuring adherence to Agile principles.

Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and cases to validate software functionality and performance.

Coordinated with Product Owners and developers to clarify requirements and prioritize backlog items effectively.

Utilized tools like Jira and Confluence for defect tracking, test management, and documentation throughout the SDLC.

Interpret and transform data models, business use case diagrams, System Requirement Specifications, environment and data needs into testing deliverables. Enter in data to TFS for tracking and accountability. Utilize Team Center for PLM Management

Education

AA: Computer Technology

Control Data Institute Anaheim, California

A+ Certified Service Technician

Computer Technology Industry Association

Certified Professional Scrum Master 1

Scrum.Org

Certified Professional Agile Leadership

Scrum.Org

Certified Six Sigma Green, White, Lean Belts

Management and Strategy Institute

Certified Project Management Essentials

Management and Strategy Institute

Certified HIPAA Professional

Management and Strategy Institute

Intro/Intermediate Networking, JAVA, SQL

Portland Community College

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

http://www.linkedin.com/in/brianxecrawford

Awards

3 Certificates of Appreciation, Quality Testing

Bonneville Power Administration

SQL Server for Beginners

SQL Server from Scratch

Intro to My SQL Database

Test Automation Using Selenium

Git Hub Fundamentals

Selenium Webdriver 2.0: MasterAutomated Testing

Udemy Learning Center

Selenium For Entrepreneurs. How to use this Automation Tool

Web Automation Using Selenium RC From Scratch

Selenium Web Driver Training with JAVA Basics

JAVA Multithreading

AGILE SCRUM Training + SCRUM Certification Prep Training

AGILE SCRUM +Product Owner +Business Analysis

1 Hour JavaScript

JavaScript for Beginners

SCRUM- Applying the Art of the Possible

Learn Web Automation Using Selenium

Cucumber BDD for Selenium & Appium

Scaled Agile

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation/ Advanced Level

Agile Project Management: Scrum Step by Step

Agile Transformation and Scaled Agile

The Beginners JIRA Tutorial: Learn Agile Project Management

Agile Scrum Deep Dive, Certification, Jira + Bonus

SAFe

Project Management: Agile Requirements Using Product Backlog

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