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Alex Testa

@alextesta

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Junior Quality Assurance Engineer with a focus on automation testing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth, with opportunities to enhance my technical skills.

I am a dedicated Junior Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong foundation in software testing and development. My experience includes adapting Kanban methodologies and executing comprehensive test plans, which have significantly improved system efficiency and customer satisfaction. I have successfully developed over 200 test case documents and thoroughly tested numerous user stories, preventing bug defects and enhancing overall software quality.

My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University, where I engaged in various extracurricular activities and completed coursework in software architecture. Additionally, I have completed a Front-End Web Development Nanodegree from Udacity, which equipped me with essential skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills to create innovative solutions and improve user experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Junior Quality Assurance Engineer

Karmak, Inc.

Jan 2022 - Mar 2025 (3 years 2 months)

As a Junior Quality Assurance Engineer, I adapted the Kanban methodology to create and execute test plans and automation testing. I developed over 200 test case documents, tested 60 user stories, and identified bugs, improving system efficiency by over 75%. Collaborated with a team to release new system suites, saving the company $10K in monthly QA costs.

Kanban Automated Testing Test Plans Bug Reporting Team Collaboration Quality Assurance Agile Documentation

Desktop Support Technician

Buchanan Technologies

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)

Provided technical support to employees via remote connection, utilizing tools like Windows Active Directory. Implemented procedures for IT infrastructure projects and received positive feedback, achieving over a 90% customer satisfaction rate. Identified security defects, saving an estimated $5K in revenue.

Technical Support Active Directory IT Infrastructure Projects Customer Satisfaction Problem Solving

Software Development Intern

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

As a Software Development Intern, I authored and maintained web applications using C# and SQL under Agile methodology. I improved database query times by 40% and streamlined communication tools, increasing developer productivity by 20% and saving $50K in communication costs.

C++SQL Web Applications Agile Database Management Productivity Communication Software Development Query Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

2015 - 2021

Activities and societies: Member of various extracurricular activities including the Artificial Intelligence and League of Legends clubs.

Completed coursework in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Physics. Member of various extracurricular activities including the Artificial Intelligence and League of Legends clubs. Engineered a product for a mock company.