Staff Software Test Engineer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Senior Software Test Engineer

• Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

Responsible for creation of test cases and scenarios, test planning, testing of systems developed by the company, test automation and reporting of test results. In addition, responsibilities include working closely with developers and analysts as well as developing and improving testing tools.

Senior Software Test Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2022

Senior Test Engineer for EPA’s commercial property energy tracking tool, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager®. Primary tasks include comprehensive E2E testing, including system defect fixes relating to the database framework, latest code structure, API schema changes/fixes, and front-end system usability for java based web application. Other initiatives include load/performance testing, coding automated tests for the web app, and automated REST web services testing. Senior Test Engineer for EPA’s commercial property energy tracking tool, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager®. Primary tasks include comprehensive E2E testing, including system defect fixes relating to the database framework, latest code structure, API schema changes/fixes, and front-end system usability for java based web application. Other initiatives include load/performance testing, coding automated tests for the web app, and automated REST web services testing.

Energy Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

• Performed a literature review and produced a report that assessed current and potential financing methods for rooftop solar panel installations on Maryland k-12 schools.• Secondary task included performing a preliminary assessment of the solar feasibility of 143 Maryland k-12 schools using aerial photographs and area calculating tools.

Associate Analyst

• May 2012 - Apr 2015

• Provide general and technical guidance for property owners, property managers, and third party services and product providers that use the EPA’s online Portfolio Manager tool to benchmark and assess commercial property energy consumption.• Act as a technical point of contact for all stakeholders encountering system defects or technical impediments while utilizing ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Web Services.• Respond to inquires relating to system calculated weather normalized energy metrics, ENERGY STAR score calculations, use detail time-weighting issues, combined heat and power system configuration inquiries, green power inquires, and district energy configurations questions.• Collaborate with developers and various technical staff to identify and resolve system defects.• Query the system database to investigate and troubleshoot issues encountered by general users and Web Services users. Show less

Energy Engineer

• May 2011 - Mar 2012

• Conducted building envelope, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and building automation system take-offs. • Entered building design data into Trane Trace 700. Including rooms (envelope, lighting, miscellaneous loads), schedules, and HVAC systems. • Developed ASHRAE 90.1 compliant baseline models. • Prepared LEED EAc1 and EAp2 documentation reports. • Performed ASHRAE level 1 and 2 energy audits for commercial properties. • Completed whole building energy simulations to determine affordable multifamily housing unit utility allowances. • Reported potential energy conservation measures for energy savings and GHG emissions reductions. • Assisted with identification and development of new modeling-related services (CFD, day-lighting, renewable energy, building optimization, other building energy simulation software packages). Show less

Thesis Member

• Aug 2010 - May 2011

-Awarded ~$11,000 grant from the DOE and Virginia Clean Cities to perform thesis -Produced a fully functional, hydrogen powered (proton exchange membrane fuel cell) electric scooter -Developed and implemented a public outreach and education demonstration that illustrated the hydrogen life-cycle, including production, distribution, and end use -Awarded ~$11,000 grant from the DOE and Virginia Clean Cities to perform thesis -Produced a fully functional, hydrogen powered (proton exchange membrane fuel cell) electric scooter -Developed and implemented a public outreach and education demonstration that illustrated the hydrogen life-cycle, including production, distribution, and end use

GS-4 Data Validation Clerk

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

• Assisted with merge of current asset database systems to the future Financial Business Management System (FBMS). • Provide data validation and support where necessary. • Provide SOP documentation for Microsoft Maximo based USGS Facilities Maintenance Management System (FMMS). • Assisted with merge of current asset database systems to the future Financial Business Management System (FBMS). • Provide data validation and support where necessary. • Provide SOP documentation for Microsoft Maximo based USGS Facilities Maintenance Management System (FMMS).