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Larissa Biesterveld

@larissabiesterveld

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Analytical quality assurance professional with a passion for data.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment where I can leverage my QA expertise and passion for data to drive impactful projects and foster team growth.

I am an analytical, organized, and process-oriented professional with extensive experience in quality assurance across both hardware and software projects. My journey has led me to develop multibillion-dollar lead processing software and design Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems that streamline purchasing, receiving, and inventory processes. I am passionate about working with data and dedicated to making life easier for others through innovative solutions.

Currently, I lead an engineering team in QA testing enterprise-class SSDs at Western Digital/SanDisk, where I communicate cross-functionally with engineers, managers, and directors. I have successfully implemented Kanban workflows and improved reporting processes, showcasing my ability to adapt and enhance team performance. My previous roles at Rocket Mortgage and Midwest Manufacturing further honed my skills in software development and project management, allowing me to contribute to significant projects and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

System Integration Testing

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Western Digital/SanDisk

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Led an engineering team in QA testing enterprise-class SSDs, communicating cross-functionally with engineers, managers, and directors. Maintained Kanban Jira projects, facilitated Agile ceremonies, and monitored customer-reported issues.

QA Testing SSDs Kanban Jira Agile Regression Testing Risk Assessment SSD

Lead Origination and Lead Allocation Stream

Rocket Mortgage

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Maintained and created new functionality for multibillion-dollar lead allocation software, controlling user access based on tokens and position. Collaborated on cross-functional projects and worked remotely using SAFe methodologies.

Lead Allocation Software Remote Collaboration Story Grooming Chrome Extension development UM Queues

IS Midwest Plants Team

Midwest Manufacturing

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Developed ERP programs and automation software, including UI/UX, for manufacturing plants. Met with stakeholders to gather requirements, presented new systems, and created standardized and ad-hoc reports.

ERP Automation UI UX Design Jira

Secretary

St. John's Elderly Housing Corp.

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)

Collected rent payments, prepared bank deposits, and processed applications using Sage PeachTree accounting software. Assisted elderly and disabled tenants with paperwork and maintenance requests.

Rent Collection Deposits Peachtree Tenant Communication Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Bachelor of Science, Applied Math and Computer Science

Activities and societies: Projects included cost benefit analysis on whether the university should get a windmill, solar panels, or energy efficient lightbulbs as well as data analysis of public Nintendo sales data demonstrating likely sales influences

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Math and Computer Science with a concentration in Business Management. Projects included cost-benefit analysis for university energy solutions and data analysis of public Nintendo sales.