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John Kovatch

@johnkovatch

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Accomplished IT leader specializing in Software Quality Assurance Management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and career growth opportunities.

I am an accomplished IT leader with extensive experience in software quality assurance management, product management, and business analysis across various industries, including fintech, banking, and pharmaceuticals. My career spans over a decade, during which I have successfully led multinational teams and implemented innovative testing strategies that enhance operational efficiency and product quality.

Currently, I manage a diverse team of QA engineers at Everyware, Inc., where I oversee recruitment, training, and the development of testing strategies for mission-critical fintech products. My leadership has resulted in a 40% reduction in manual testing time through automation initiatives, significantly improving our product release timelines. I am passionate about fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to align testing practices with business goals and ensure regulatory compliance.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my ability to drive process improvements and mentor teams on Agile best practices. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my achievements, including the development of standardized testing procedures and key performance indicators that measure success in QA practices. I am eager to continue making impactful contributions in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Manager, Quality Assurance

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Everyware, Inc.

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Manage a diverse team of QA Engineers to develop and optimize testing strategies for fintech products. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training, while ensuring compliance and data security across testing activities.

Software Quality Assurance Team Management Fintech Test Strategy Regulatory Compliance Automation Testing SDLC Recruitment Training

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Claimatic

Aug 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Created QA processes for patented claims software and managed daily QA activities. Drove automation of UI and API testing, ensuring effective validation of claims assignments.

QA Processes Automation Testing UI Testing API Testing Team Management Documentation Staffing

Director, Application Development and Quality Assurance

World’s Greatest Videos, LLC.

Sep 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Managed QA operations and served as Product Owner for the Administration Portal. Established sprint cadence and collaborated with development teams to ensure project milestones were met.

Application Development Quality Assurance Product Management Sprint Planning Project Management Team Leadership

Supervisor, Software Quality Assurance

Texas Mutual Insurance

Oct 2016 - Oct 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Provided oversight for QA activities during Agile transformation. Drove automation testing and collaborated with leadership for resource planning and process improvements.

Automation Testing Process Improvement Continuous Integration Selenium Java

Software Quality Assurance Analyst (Consultant)

Texas Mutual Insurance

Feb 2016 - Oct 2016 (8 months)

Performed QA activities including requirement analysis, test case creation, and defect resolution. Collaborated with project teams to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.

Software Quality Assurance Test Case Creation Defect Resolution SQL SDLC Collaboration

Manager, Software Quality Assurance

CaptureRx

May 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 4 months)

Managed software testing processes for a proprietary pharmaceutical product. Consulted with leadership on QA processes and mentored the QA team on best practices.

Software Testing QA Processes Team Management Process Improvement Documentation Training Key Performance Indicators

Manager, IT Support Services

CaptureRx

Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 (4 months)

Managed a team of SQL developers for database maintenance and reporting. Developed new policies and established service level agreements for IT support.

IT Support SQL Development Policy Development Team Management Reporting Productivity Standards