SCSteven Clements
@stevenclements
Senior Quality Assurance Leader driving impactful quality systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an analytical and performance-driven leader with extensive expertise in quality assurance across enterprise, healthcare, and government sectors. My proficiency in advanced tools such as Postman, SQL, and Selenium has enabled me to enhance test automation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. I am passionate about fostering collaboration between development and QA teams, implementing innovative testing frameworks, and aligning quality initiatives with strategic business goals to achieve superior results.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) and CI/CD QA pipelines, significantly reducing post-release defects and increasing regression coverage. My leadership experience includes directing QA efforts for government healthcare platforms, mentoring junior QA professionals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and boost accountability. I thrive in environments that challenge me to deliver measurable impact and elevate software quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineering Manager - QA
Cox Automotive
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Directed QA operations for seven Agile development teams, spearheading the implementation of Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) and CI/CD-integrated test strategies. Oversaw end-to-end test planning, automation integration, and performance monitoring for enterprise-grade applications, resulting in a 40% reduction in production defects. Championed cross-functional collaboration and mentored
Senior Software Quality Assurance Manager
Bylight Professional IT Services
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 5 months)
Led quality assurance efforts for federal healthcare IT systems, including MyHealtheVet and VistA, within a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment. Directed test strategy, planning, and execution across manual and automated frameworks, ensuring traceability, data integrity, and audit readiness. Delivered test documentation and SQL-based validations aligned with HIPAA and GxP standards.
Senior Software Quality Assurance
Systems Made Simple
Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 5 months)
Supported end-to-end testing and validation for federal healthcare applications, including the Health Data Repository (HDR) and its clinical modules. Executed test cases for systems such as Home Telehealth and Pharmacy, ensuring alignment with functional and regulatory requirements. Authored detailed test scenarios and SQL-based data validations to verify accuracy and integrity across integrated V
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Salt Lake Community College
General Studies, General Studies
Completed intensive training in system architecture, troubleshooting, and hardware maintenance.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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