Shanay Lavender
@shanaylavender
Experienced QA Analyst specializing in software quality and performance.
What I'm looking for
With over 6 years of experience as a QA Analyst, I have honed my skills in application support, focusing on software quality and performance through rigorous testing methodologies. My expertise lies in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), where I am committed to enhancing application standards with robust QA strategies. I have a proven track record of defect logging, testing, and resolution, ensuring smooth launches and updates in live environments.
Throughout my career, I have successfully identified critical defects in medical software workflows, significantly improving patient data accuracy. My experience spans various roles, including Senior Software Engineer at Apexon/Deloitte, where I developed detailed test documentation and participated in Agile ceremonies to align QA efforts with development sprints. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Apexon/ Deloitte
Mar 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 10 months)
Created and maintained traceability matrices for healthcare-specific test cases, performed regression and system testing on patient data platforms, and identified critical defects to improve data accuracy. Developed detailed test documentation and participated in Agile ceremonies to align QA efforts with development sprints.
Software Engineer
Medix Healthcare / Oscar Health
Jul 2022 - Feb 2023 (7 months)
Executed functional and regression testing for healthcare platforms, authored test cases based on requirements, and logged defects in JIRA. Engaged in Agile cycles to ensure data compliance and test coverage across medical modules, improving claim resolution accuracy.
QA Tester
Connect 4 Health Colorado
Sep 2019 - Jun 2022 (2 years 9 months)
Reviewed business requirements for healthcare enrollment platforms, designed and executed test plans, and managed testing for Medicaid applications. Collaborated with stakeholders to validate coverage rules and achieved high test accuracy in QA scenarios.
Manual QA Tester
Rocky Mountain Assisted Living
Mar 2019 - Sep 2019 (6 months)
Conducted manual testing on patient management systems, executed UI and backend testing for Medicaid eligibility modules, and documented bugs to improve defect resolution. Participated in Agile ceremonies to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
UAT Tester
Santander Consumer USA
Sep 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 6 months)
Conducted User Acceptance Testing for banking portals, facilitated testing sessions with users, and developed UAT test plans to validate transaction accuracy. Collaborated with QA teams to ensure compliance with banking regulations and presented results to stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Apexon/Deloitte
Senior Software Engineer, Healthcare Software Engineering
2023 - 2025
Created and maintained traceability matrices for test cases linked to healthcare-specific requirements. Performed regression, integration, and system testing on patient data platforms and eligibility applications. Identified over 150+ critical defects in medical software workflows, significantly improving patient data accuracy.
Medix Healthcare
Software Engineer, Healthcare Platforms
2022 - 2023
Executed functional and regression testing of healthcare platforms supporting medical claims, billing, and member eligibility. Authored test cases in Zephyr based on requirements and use cases from medical business analysts. Logged and tracked healthcare-specific software defects in JIRA and collaborated on triage sessions.
Connect 4 Health Colorado
QA Tester, Healthcare Enrollment
2019 - 2022
Reviewed BRDs and FSDs for healthcare enrollment platforms to validate alignment with Medicaid policies. Designed and executed test plans and cases focused on eligibility determinations and patient application workflows. Collaborated with product owners and developers to validate coverage rules and system-generated notices.
Rocky Mountain Assisted Living
QA Tester, Healthcare Systems
2019 - 2019
Conducted manual testing on patient management and eligibility systems for assisted living healthcare services. Executed UI and backend testing on Medicaid eligibility determination modules, including create, renew, and closure workflows. Developed and executed functional, regression, and exploratory test cases ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Santander Consumer USA
UAT Tester, Banking Systems
2015 - 2019
Conducted User Acceptance Testing for customer-facing banking portals and internal financial transaction systems. Facilitated testing sessions with business users to gather feedback on system usability and functionality related to account management, transfers, and loan applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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