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David Adams

@davidadams

Dynamic Senior Software QA Engineer with over 15 years of experience.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dynamic Senior Software QA Engineer and QA Manager with over 15 years of experience in leading and implementing robust test automation frameworks. My expertise lies in leveraging technologies such as Java, TypeScript, and various testing tools like Selenium and Playwright to enhance testing efficiency and drive quality assurance processes that align with organizational goals.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, including a 60% reduction in testing time through the engineering of a robust end-to-end test automation framework at GreenSpark Software. I have also elevated legacy code test coverage from 15% to 90% at Chowly, Inc., showcasing my commitment to quality and efficiency. My experience spans various roles, from mentoring junior developers to establishing CI/CD workflows, ensuring that I contribute exceptional value to every project I undertake.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

React Web Developer

Freelancing/Contract

Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)

Developed responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js and Next.js, achieving a 40% improvement in page load times. Implemented server-side rendering and static site generation strategies to optimize SEO and user experience.

FR

Tech Lead / Senior SDET

Freelancing/Contract

May 2024 - Jan 2025 (8 months)

Developed comprehensive API test suites utilizing Java/Groovy and Cucumber for RESTful web services. Automated API testing in GitLab CI/CD pipelines, facilitating immediate regression detection.

GS

QA Manager / Senior SDET

GreenSpark Software

Oct 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Engineered a robust end-to-end test automation framework using Playwright/TypeScript, achieving a 60% reduction in testing time. Mentored developers in automated test case creation.

CI

QA Manager / Senior SDET

Chowly, Inc.

Sep 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Elevated legacy code test coverage from 15% to 90% by leveraging RSpec. Developed a smoke test framework using Node.js/Express/Mocha within GitLab CI.

UP

Principal QA Engineer

Uptake

Feb 2017 - Jan 2018 (11 months)

Established and standardized an enterprise-wide performance testing practice. Implemented the SoapUI framework for performance and load testing.

CE

QA Manager / Senior SDET

CVent (Kapow Events)

Feb 2014 - Feb 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Directed a QA team of 8 supporting 4 development teams, achieving 95% test automation coverage. Built a Selenium/Ruby test framework from the ground up.

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QA Manager / Senior SDET

Appily.com (Cappex.com)

May 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 5 months)

Developed an automation framework utilizing Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Maven. Designed a comprehensive performance test framework using JMeter.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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DePaul University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

1989 - 1994

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