Charles Kuo
@charleskuo
Software Engineer in Test with expertise in automated testing solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Software Engineer in Test with a proven track record in developing automated software test solutions across various domains, including e-commerce applications and healthcare solutions. My experience spans the entire software development lifecycle, where I adopt a ShiftLeft approach to enhance quality from the outset.
Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented containerized test automation solutions integrated with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps. My technical expertise includes hands-on development with JavaScript, Java, C#, and Ruby, as well as proficiency in various testing frameworks such as Cypress.io and Selenium WebDriver. I take pride in my ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing strategies and high-quality deliverables.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior QA Engineer
VINETI INC.
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Maintained and developed Cypress E2E test suite to enhance test result confidence across functional teams. Updated Postman collections for live documentation and collaborated with developers on contract testing. Troubleshot Jenkins build pipelines and documented E2E, API, and contract test cases.
QA Engineer
Herrmann Global, LLC.
May 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 1 month)
Developed a dockerized Cypress UI/API test automation solution integrated with Codeship CI/CD. Executed functional, regression, and exploratory tests based on requirements and deadlines while building a knowledge base in JIRA for effective troubleshooting.
Software Automation Engineer
American Specialty Health, Inc.
Jan 2017 - Apr 2019 (2 years 3 months)
Established BDD style test cases using Gherkin language across various test frameworks. Designed and executed performance, load, and stress tests, integrating Postman tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Software QA Lead
GreatCall, Inc.
Apr 2015 - May 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Developed testing strategies and automation frameworks, verified acceptance criteria, and managed regression test plans for an e-commerce application. Coordinated QA efforts across teams and trained team members.
Software Engineer/Test Engineer
AltheaDx
Apr 2014 - Jan 2015 (9 months)
Defined and reviewed LIMS requirements, executed manual and automated tests, and developed SQL queries for data verification. Created training documentation and instrumented software for debugging.
Research and Development Scientist
K.C. Pharmaceuticals
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 (1 month)
Compiled SOPs for GMP production practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Research Associate
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostic (US)
Mar 2006 - Jan 2010 (3 years 10 months)
Conducted usability tests and troubleshooting for imaging systems, collaborating with software developers to enhance system performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Palomar College
Associate of Arts, Computer Science
2012 - 2014
Earned an Associate of Arts in Computer Science, covering programming fundamentals, data structures, and software development principles.
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
2002 - 2006
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, focusing on analytical and organic chemistry principles, laboratory techniques, and research methodologies.
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