Results-Driven Test Automation Lead with Clearance

JAY R. FRANKLIN Clearance: Public Trust Suitability Held by FAA-DOT.

GDIT (General Dynamics Information Technology) Work Location: Northern Virginia ************@****.*** Willing to Relocate: No

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Experience Summary

As a seasoned Automation Tester with more than 10 years of experience, I’ve developed and executed robust automated testing frameworks to ensure reliable, high-quality software delivery. My recent work on the FAA DroneZone project reflects my ability to enhance system performance, streamline testing processes, and contribute to mission-critical applications. Proven ability to align testing initiatives with project objectives, organizational standards, and end-user expectations across agile and waterfall development environments.

Skilled in leading end-to-end QA processes including test planning, Selenium JAVA and SQL script development, test data preparation, defect tracking, and results analysis. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams — including developers, project managers, and business analysts — to drive continuous improvement and deliver defect-free releases. I have strong expertise in automation and cross-browser testing, utilizing tools and frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, SQL and Serenity BDD within Eclipse IDE and SoapUI

(API Testing). My experience includes designing and executing robust automated test scripts using Java and JavaScript, with build and dependency management through Maven. I am also proficient in integrating test automation with SQL for backend validation and data-driven testing. Additionally, I leverage emerging technologies like OpenAI to explore innovative testing solutions and improve efficiency in intelligent test case generation and analysis. Skills

I have extensive hands-on experience with modern test methodologies and tools, including:

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

I have strong knowledge of automation testing and Cross-browser testing using Eclipse IDE, Cucumber, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JavaScript, Junit, OpenAI, Java, Serenity BDD, Maven, SQL and GIT

I leverage SoapUI to directly test the SOAP APIs that power our applications.

Utilizing Open AI's capabilities to streamline automation script generation, reducing development time and enhancing test coverage

Tools and Technologies

Selenium WebDriver-12 yrs TestNG-2 yrs Maven-12 yrs JUnit-5 yrs JavaScript-12 yrs Cucumber (BDD) -12 yrs Eclipse -12 yrs Jira-12 yrs ANDI-12 yrs Robot Class-12 yrs SoapUI-2 yrs GitHub-12 yrs GIT-2 yrs WAVE-12 yrs OpenAI-1 yr Java-12 yrs MySQL Workbench-12 yrs Slack-12 yrs 508 Testing-12 yrs Agile-12 yrs Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Master of Science (M.S.)

Business Administration Information Resource Management University of Lynchburg Central Michigan University JAY R. FRANKLIN Clearance: Public Trust Suitability Held by FAA-DOT. GDIT (General Dynamics Information Technology) Work Location: Northern Virginia ************@****.*** Willing to Relocate: No

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Work Experience

GDIT – General Dynamics Information Technology

Washington D.C. and Remote

Automation Test Engineer Lead, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration

05/2016 - Present

Leading a test automation team supporting over 10 web applications within the FAA DroneZone platform, aligning Agile testing strategies with continuous delivery objectives.

Supported end-to-end requirements validation for complex systems, ensuring traceability and accuracy across all development phases.

Developed and executed detailed test plans, procedures, and evaluation criteria to verify system readiness. Conducted comprehensive testing and delivered end-of-release reports to inform leadership and guide project decisions.

Collaborated closely with engineering, program, and stakeholder teams to ensure testing outcomes aligned with technical and program objectives.

Directed the development and maintenance of 500+ automated test cases using Cucumber- Selenium, executing 1.3M–1.6M test steps annually to validate critical workflows.

Achieved 95%+ test coverage across user stories, supporting a user base of over 2 million individuals and organizations.

Designed and implemented scalable automation frameworks leveraging Page Object Model

(POM) and Page Factory patterns for efficient, maintainable test architecture.

Automated payment gateway integrations (e.g., Stripe, Pay.gov) to ensure secure and reliable transaction processing workflows.

Embedded real-time SQL validation within test scripts to verify backend data integrity:

Queried and validated Oracle database records

Executed stored procedures as part of end-to-end workflows

Built data generators to produce randomized and edge-case test inputs

Operated in a fully remote Agile environment, actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Conducted code reviews, test design evaluations, and user story grooming with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between QA and development.

Applied a robust toolset and best practices to enhance testing efficiency and quality:

Languages/Frameworks: Java, JavaScript, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, Serenity BDD, JUnit

Tools: Eclipse IDE, Maven, SQL Developer, SoapUI

Practices: BDD/TDD, Serenity reporting, custom XPath/CSS selectors, reusable Java utilities (e.g., screenshots, Excel/text file I/O)

GDIT – General Dynamics Information Technology

Washington D.C.

Automation Test Engineer, supporting United States Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS)

10/2012 - 05/2016

Spearheaded the transition of the National Appointment Scheduling System (NASS) for USCIS from 100% manual to 100% automated testing.

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Designed and implemented a custom Java–Selenium–TestNG automation framework from the ground up.

Uncovered critical defects within the first two months—issues previously undetected for over two years by manual testing.

Successfully led the transformation from a Waterfall to Agile SDLC, significantly improving team responsiveness and delivery cadence.

Served as Acting People Manager, overseeing 12 to 28 software testers, managing performance, professional development, and on-time project delivery.

Developed robust automated test suites for complex, secure web-based applications in a high- compliance environment.

Collaborated cross-functionally with developers, testers, and product owners to ensure thorough test coverage aligned with evolving user stories.

Delivered metrics-driven reports on test efficiency and defect detection rates, earning consistent praise from stakeholders.

GDIT – General Dynamics Information Technology

Washington D.C.

Software Test Lead, supporting United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

10/2007 - 10/2012

Led QA efforts for the Enterprise CIS Centralized Operational Repository (eCISCOR), a Waterfall- based federal system project, ensuring delivery of ISO 9001-compliant test documentation.

Authored detailed test plans, test cases, and end-of-cycle reports with full traceability to business and system requirements.

Performed functional, integration, regression, and backend testing to validate application stability and performance.

Conducted backend data validation in Oracle using SQL Developer and custom SQL queries.

Proactively identified and reported defects early in the development lifecycle, reducing production issues and improving overall code quality. Career Achievements

USCIS Agile Bear Award – Recognized as a key Agile team contributor by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

o October 2013

o May 2014

Technical Performer of the Month – Awarded for outstanding performance on the WRAPS Project

o Department of State, Washington, D.C., March 2004

Technical Top Gun Award – Honored for exceptional technical leadership and execution on the WRAPS Project

o Department of State, Washington, D.C., November 2003

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