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Tanya Mladen

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Lead Software QA Analyst with expertise in test automation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration and innovation, with opportunities for growth.

I am a Lead Software QA Analyst with over 5 years of experience in regulated environments, specializing in designing and executing comprehensive test plans. My proficiency with tools like Azure DevOps allows me to translate complex business requirements into actionable test scenarios, ensuring thorough functional, regression, and UAT testing across multiple applications.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong collaboration with development and product teams to drive software quality and reliability. At Charles River Laboratories, I directed a team of eight, enhancing delivery timelines and overseeing risk management while ensuring compliance with industry standards. My experience includes managing offshore teams and orchestrating Agile development processes, which has honed my ability to deliver high-quality software solutions efficiently.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Development Team Lead

Charles River Laboratories

May 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Directed multiple software development projects by managing an 8-member team across on-site and offshore locations, collaborating with R&D, System Integration, and Software/Hardware teams to enhance delivery timelines and oversee risk management. Designed and implemented automation test platforms leveraging Azure DevOps, integrating quality assurance processes to facilitate system-level and multi-

Azure DevOps Test Automation Agile Risk Management Quality Assurance SOPs UAT

Technical Lead Engineer

Plyons Tech

Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Managed an offshore team of four in delivering an NFT-based mobile wallet application within agile frameworks, ensuring robust testing and client-focused communication. Orchestrated Agile development processes with Jira, actively participating in release planning, sprint reviews, and customer demos to align test outcomes with evolving business requirements.

Agile NFT HPALM Jira Exploratory testing Regression Testing

UAT Analyst

JP Morgan Chase

May 2021 - Oct 2021 (5 months)

Integrated PRD and SRS into test cases to improve testing accuracy. Developed comprehensive Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Stage Environments, and meticulously analyzed Test Results based on specified requirements.

Test Cases Test Plans Test Scripts API Testing Postman PRD文档撰写 Test Results

QA Analyst

Synchrony Bank

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021 (11 months)

Managed test documentation and defect tracking using JIRA, ensuring a streamlined and organized testing process. Performed functional, UAT, regression, cross-browser, and API testing for both the web interface and mobile app, supporting quality assurance across multiple platforms.

Jira ALM Functional Testing UAT Regression Testing Cross Browser Testing API Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University Of New Haven

Bachelor of Science, Science

2005 - 2009

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree, gaining foundational knowledge in relevant academic disciplines. Focused on coursework that prepared for a career in technology and quality assurance.