Stephen ODaniel
Ministry Brands
Germantown
14
years of professional experience
Efficient and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer with 15+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing across multiple high-profile projects. Proven track record of collaborating with software engineering teams to enhance product quality and streamline processes. Recognized for strong work ethic and leadership in project management, utilizing tools such as Azure DevOps and JIRA to drive successful outcomes.
Work History
QA Engineer
7 Months- Engaged with development teams to streamline defect identification and resolution processes.
- Performed comprehensive regression testing to uphold software quality and reliability following updates.
- Collaborated in drafting thorough test plans and documentation, aligning with project specifications and objectives.
- Contributed to significant projects, focusing on in-house software development and integration with AWS teams.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on QA processes and practices.
- Participated in agile development practices such as sprint planning meetings and daily stand-ups, contributing valuable input from a QA perspective throughout the project life cycle.
- Supported successful product launches by conducting extensive pre-release testing and validation activities.
- Established effective communication channels between QA, development, and project management teams to foster a collaborative working environment focused on delivering high-quality products.
- Managed bug tracking systems, ensuring timely resolution of reported issues and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
- Increased product reliability by performing thorough regression testing on each release cycle.
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
5 Years 6 Months- Directed comprehensive testing initiatives aimed at ensuring compliance with quality standards and improving product reliability.
- Analyzed existing workflows and developed test plans to streamline testing operations and increase efficiency.
- Facilitated collaboration among cross-functional teams to identify root causes of defects and enhance continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyzed user interactions through extensive testing on Windows, Android, and iOS mobile devices to identify areas for improvement.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Delivered robust products through meticulous regression testing during product updates and enhancements.
- Played an integral role in successful project launches by participating actively in pre-release planning meetings and providing valuable input on QA requirements and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
- Collaborated closely with development teams to identify and resolve software issues during all stages of the SDLC.
- Analyzed and optimized test cases to facilitate successful outcomes in manual software testing efforts.
QA Analyst
6 Years 9 Months- Conducted extensive testing procedures to validate software quality and ensure optimal functionality.
- Coordinated efforts with development teams to pinpoint and address defects in applications, enhancing overall functionality.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Facilitated agile and scrum processes to enhance team collaboration and ensure timely completion of project releases.
- Created and managed structured manual test cases, ensuring thorough coverage for the entire team.
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams to enhance product functionality through effective integration of new features and timely bug fixes.
- Conducted detailed testing procedures to elevate software quality and detect issues ahead of release.
- Analyzed and validated new updates through extensive regression testing to improve overall product performance.
Education
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll [1990-1994]
Skills
Quality assurance strategy
Test plan development
User acceptance testing
API testing experience
Mobile application testing
Development lifecycle
Test case creation
Documentation expertise
Testing optimization
Manual testing aptitude
Microsoft Azure DevOps
Test optimization
Collaboration and communication
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development and continuous upgrading of mobile church management applications.
- Documented and tested key issues which led to continuously enhanced software upgrades.
- Achieved major systems upgrade by completing collaboration and testing in partnership with AWS team resulting in accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
QA Engineer
Ministry Brands
05.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Ministry Brands
05.2019 - 11.2024Read More
QA Analyst
Ministry Brands
01.2012 - 10.2018Read More
Frayser High School
High School Diploma
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