Senior Federal Test Engineer (QA)

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Punam Keith

Vienna, VA 202-***-**** **********@*****.***

Active TS/SCI/CI Poly

Education: BA

SUMMARY

Senior Test Engineer with 20+ years ensuring reliable, compliant software delivery across federal, defense programs. Expert in manual QA, end-to-end testing, and defect management throughout the SDLC. Skilled in regression, functionality, integration, and user acceptance testing

(UAT) within Agile/Scrum environments. Planning testing cycles, Hands-on with SQL, Jira, Confluence, Selenium, and CI/CD pipelines, Web apps and AWS/Cloud technologies and Software lifecycle skills,. Proven collaborator with developers and stakeholders to release secure, high-quality software on time, supported VV&T activities. Detailed knowledge of GEOINT systems. Possessed strong problem-solving techniques by identifying, analyzing, strategizing and communicating to uncover issues far beyond the normal scope of just finding bugs. CORE SKILLS

Testing: Functional, Regression, Integration, UAT, Accessibility (508), End-to-End Tools: Jira, Confluence, Selenium WebDriver, HP ALM/QC, HP UFT/QTP, HP LoadRunner Databases: SQL, PL/SQL Languages: Java, Python, HTML Environments: Windows, Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, CI/CD EXPERIENCE

Sr. Test Engineer – Fintech Enterprises, Reston, VA

(June 2024 – April 2026)

• Served as Senior Test Engineer on a large-scale traveler screening and passenger-data processing program, supporting the quality and compliance of mission-critical applications that handle sensitive personal and travel-authorization data.

• Led manual, functional, regression, white-box, UAT, and integration testing across multiple environments (dev, test, stage, and prod-like), ensuring release readiness at each gate.

• Supported testing of an in-house, government-developed AI capability built on Google Gemini, validating model-integrated features for functional accuracy, reliability, and adherence to data-protection and authorization controls within a secure federal environment.

• Maintained end-to-end traceability in Jira and Confluence — authoring system test plans, mapping cases to requirements for full coverage, and tracking defects through resolution.

• Analyzed business and functional requirements to develop effective, risk-based test procedures and translate them into detailed, executable test cases.

• Executed test scripts and reported results accurately and promptly, providing clear status to development and program leadership.

• Performed verification and validation by reviewing requirements and running functional and regression suites to confirm system behavior against specifications. 2

• Conducted security- and compliance-focused testing with emphasis on data protection, authentication, and authorization — validating applications against industry standards and federal regulatory requirements.

• Operated in both Agile Scrum/Sprint and Waterfall environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

• Tested cloud-based applications and distributed systems for performance, scalability, and reliability across environments.

• Partnered closely with developers to reproduce, triage, and resolve defects prior to release.

Sr. Test Engineer – Applied Insight, Reston, VA (Client: DIA)

(February 2019 – May 2024)

● Executed integration, functional, regression, and UAT for high-profile federal systems test in multiple environments(dev/test/prod)

● Created detailed test cases and scripts aligned to user stories; maintained documentation.

● Supported regression testing following deployments, configuration changes or updates.

● Conduct manual functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing within an Agile/Scrum development environment, adapting to fast-paced iterative releases.

● Logged and prioritized defects in Jira; collaborated daily with dev teams for rapid resolution.

● Supported Government Witness Testing (GWT) and final acceptance validation.

● Identify, document, and resolve critical defects affecting policy management and transaction processing systems, working quickly to troubleshoot issues and verify fixes prior to production release.

● Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and software release processes, supporting continuous integration and delivery workflows.

● Worked with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab) Sr. Systems/Test Engineer – BAE Systems, Reston, VA (Client: NRO)

(August 2016 – November 2018)

● Verified multi-browser web applications for secure satellite data systems.

● Developed and ran automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver; utilized Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to document test plans, results, and summaries for stakeholders.

● Exposure to automated testing frameworks such as Selenium for functional and regression testing.

● Execute test plans, procedures, and scenarios and conduct unit testing process, function, system integration, and user acceptance testing.

● Monitor automation outcomes; triage failures and continuously improve coverage.

● Managed multiple manual testing efforts simultaneously, coordinating with several project teams to meet tight deadlines. Identified and documented functionality and usability issues, communicating defects clearly to developers for quick resolution.

● Delivered comprehensive test reports and traceability matrices to meet NRO standards.

● Coordinated with multiple project teams to meet tight deadlines under strict compliance. 3

Systems/Test Engineer – Solers Inc. Chantilly, VA (Client: NRO)

(December 2015 – August 2016)

● Performed testing for satellite-mission planning software in Linux/Windows environments.

● Validated SOA-based systems and ensured end-to-end mission-simulation accuracy.

● Managed defect tracking and QA documentation using Jira and MS Office Suite.

● Utilized Jira for requirements management and defect tracking; prepared test documentation and reports using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word to communicate results to the team and stakeholders.

Sr. Systems Test Engineer – General Dynamics Mission Solution (Client: NGA/FBI)

(May 2010 – November 2015)

● Created and executed functional and regression test cases for geospatial (GEOINT)and law-enforcement apps.

● Assisted in testing and verification of GEOINT based applications, ensuring accurate data transmission and system performance.

● Validated system outputs and supported integration testing between GEOINT systems and internal applications.

● Implemented Selenium regression scripts, reducing manual test time by 40%.

● Led user acceptance sessions with federal stakeholders to confirm system readiness.

● Mentored junior testers and introduced automation best practices. Test Engineer – DNC Inc. Manassas, VA (Client: USTRANSCOM)

(Jan 2009 – Apr 2010)

● Tested large-scale logistics software covering ETL processes and data-migration validation.

● Developed detailed test scenarios, procedures, and expected results documentation based on system requirements and design specifications.

● Coordinated closely with fellow testers and developers to troubleshoot issues and ensure prompt resolution of defects.

● Conducted Government Witness Testing before deployment to confirm contract compliance.

Software Test Engineer- Enterworks Inc. Reston, VA. (Client: DISA)

(Dec. 2005-Jan. 2009)

● Collaborated with stakeholders to define and understand functional, performance, and business requirements for Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) applications.

● Performed extensive front-end and back-end testing to validate end-to-end system functionality and ensure readiness for deployment.

● Validated and verified test plans and procedures in coordination with the project team, ensuring alignment with defined requirements and design expectations.

● Developed and executed automated test scripts using HP QuickTest Professional (QTP) to accelerate regression and functional testing cycles. Oracle Developer/Tester- Keane Federal Systems, Washington, DC (Client: DOJ)

(March 2002 – Nov 2005)

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● Developed Oracle- based application components (PL/SQL), Reports and performed integrated testing for federal government projects.

● Built and tested Oracle database applications in a government contracting environment. Collaborated with development teams to deliver stable software solutions that met client specifications and quality standards.

SKILLS:

● 20+ years QA & test engineering experience in secure environments.

● Skilled in both manual and light automation testing for federal software systems.

● Self-motivate to learn new Technologies.

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