Christopher Dones
@christopherdones
Software Automation Engineer specializing in testing and quality assurance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
As a dedicated Software Automation Engineer, I have honed my skills in automating end-to-end testing, component testing, and database testing for web applications. My experience at Westgate Lakes has allowed me to utilize tools like TestComplete, Python, and JavaScript to enhance the quality of our software products. I take pride in my ability to analyze automation test error logs, reproduce bugs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our applications meet the highest standards.
Prior to my current role, I served as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, where I manually tested web applications in the timeshare and hotel industry. I developed test cases and plans, executed test runs, and documented processes in Confluence. My background also includes leading quality assurance efforts at Image Technical Services, where I implemented effective testing procedures and mentored junior testers. With a Bachelor of Science in Information Studies from Florida State University, I possess a solid foundation in information management and programming fundamentals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Automation Engineer
Westgate Lakes
Jun 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Automated E2E, component, and database testing of company web applications using TestComplete. Configured and ran automation jobs using Jenkins, and reviewed error logs to determine if failures were bugs or script issues. Collaborated with team members on solving issues and process improvements.
Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst
Westgate Lakes
Aug 2018 - Jun 2022 (3 years 10 months)
Manually tested company web applications related to the timeshare and hotel industry. Created test cases and test plans using TestRail, and entered detailed bug reports into Jira. Confirmed bug fixes in new builds and created SQL queries to verify data in Toad Oracle database.
Quality Assurance Lead
Image Technical Services
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 (3 years 3 months)
Implemented proper processes and procedures into a new QA team. Manually tested various Unity web player projects, including training simulations and virtual classroom applications. Performed compatibility testing across multiple platforms, operating systems, and web browsers.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Avectra
Nov 2012 - May 2013 (6 months)
Manually tested customizable CRM web applications for multiple clients, focusing on modules such as inventory, users, accounting, fundraising, and shipping. Performed various testing types including integration, system, smoke, ad-hoc, and regression testing. Created and executed test cases using TestRail and reported bugs in NetSuite.
Quality Assurance Tester
Electronic Arts
Aug 2004 - Feb 2012 (7 years 6 months)
Manually tested over a dozen EA Sports titles, including Madden Football and Tiger Woods Golf. Performed functional, integration, smoke, ad-hoc, and regression testing across multiple gaming systems. Created and executed test cases using DevTest and submitted detailed bug reports into DevTrack.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FUFlorida State University
Bachelor of Science, Information Studies
Educated in information management, critical thinking, and problem solving. Learned how information pertains to the end user. Basic programming fundamentals and concepts in C, Python, and JavaScript. Basic web development with HTML and CSS. Interaction with relational databases with SQL. Schooled in record management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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