Kevin Willocks
@kevinwillocks
I build secure AWS infrastructure and improve reliable mobile software delivery through automation and CI/CD validation.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've improved software delivery at Charles Schwab by reducing Bitrise CI/CD build time from 210 to 80 minutes and building real-time Appium visibility for release triage.
My AWS portfolio includes Terraform-based security automation and global infrastructure platforms using Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway, Cognito, WAF, CloudFront, EC2, RDS, IAM, and VPC networking. I’ve also designed a multi-region healthcare solution supporting Japanese APPI data residency and global access.
Across TD Ameritrade and Baxter Clewis Consulting, I’ve strengthened mobile quality, release risk decisions, PCI DSS assessment processes, and engineering handoffs through evidence-based testing, automation, and stakeholder collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Developer in Test
Charles Schwab
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Reduced Bitrise CI/CD build time from 210 to 80 minutes by streamlining workflows. Built a real-time Appium dashboard with GitHub Copilot to surface trends and fixes, reducing release triage time.
Cybersecurity Consultant
Baxter Clewis Consulting
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Streamlined PCI DSS assessments for Fortune 500 organizations by producing scoping documentation and coordinating Information Request List submissions. Improved assessment accuracy by determining PCI DSS scope and analyzing Cardholder Data Environments.
Senior QA Engineer
TD Ameritrade
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Served as in-house iOS automation SME using Appium to reduce vendor dependence and improve release confidence. Partnered with product and engineering during backlog refinement to clarify scope and identify delivery risk.
Quality Assurance Engineer II
TD Ameritrade
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Improved mobile reliability through defect triage and severity analysis, helping iOS and Android teams respond to customer issues. Used developer diagnostics and targeted testing to surface performance issues early.
Quality Assurance Engineer I
TD Ameritrade
Jan 2013 - Jan 2018 (5 years)
Supported thinkorswim mobile quality through functional and regression testing, contributing to app performance and customer trust. Worked with business and development teams to validate requirements and surface gaps early.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor's Degree, History
Bachelor's Degree in History from Quinnipiac University.
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