Software Engineer

• Oct 2018 - Present

Software Engineer in Test II

• Sep 2017 - Oct 2018

Software Engineer in Test

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2017

Write software features and bug fixes for all applications in stack on embedded DevOps team Write automated unit and acceptance tests for each feature contributed Write automated configuration scripts to manage test and production environments Participate in code review for both product software and configuration scripts Member of pager rotation for addressing production incidents and third tier support for customer service Provide software which is 99% highly available Mentor new teammates in team practices and coding standards Maintain an open source repository which provides Java bindings for the Sensu monitoring framework Collaborate with teammates and management to determine new hiring standards for the department Write grading rubrics for team and manager interviews Participate in interviewing candidates Show less

QA Engineer

• Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

Co-wrote automated tests to cover full functionality of the site using C# and Telerik APIs.Collaborate with product owners and business stakeholders to prioritize issues and evaluate risk.Answer requests from the company to update data or respond to pressing technical issues, as part of a technical operations team.Create new Jenkins jobs configured to deploy quickly to testing environments and reduce stored buildsParticipated in AGILE development process, including planning meetings demonstrate software changes: prepare demonstration material, speak about technical changes to a non-technical audience. Show less

QA Analyst

• Nov 2012 - Apr 2014

My primary role at Gemvara is to test software changes to our company's website.My key responsibilities are:- Deploying software with version control- Writing test cases- Manual testing- Writing and running automated tests-- Black Box Testing for new features-- Integration testing pre-release-- Regression testing for bi-weekly releases-- Load Testing for large releasesSpecialties:- Languages: Java, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, C#- Frameworks: Grails, SOLR, Symfony, Struts- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB- Automation Frameworks: Telerik Testing Framework APIs, SmartBear Load Testing- Monitoring / Logging: New Relic, Gray Log, Unix Command line- Software Versioning / Deployment Tools: Puppet, Subversion, Perforce, Github- Agile / Scrum: Active member of scrum team, with two week development process, including backlog grooming, company demonstrations, tasking, retrospective meetings.- IDEs:Visual Studio 2010, IntelliJ IDEAOutside of primary QA responsibilities, I am a member of a core team that worksto fulful business requests that directly effect customers including, but not limited to:- Data updates via SQL and Mongo databases to realize immediate results.- Tracking and reproducing potential bugs outside of the Agile process- Raising concerns to Product Owners, Developers and DevOps team if necessaryIndependent Research:- MongoDB University Mongo for Java Developers (currently part way through coursework)- Reading: High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backups, and Replication; The Definitive Guide to Grails 2- Attended: MongoDB Days 2013 Workshop in Boston, as the representative of the QA team Show less

Operations Intern

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

Allocating Resources using NetSuite - Open Air, Microsoft Office, Atlassian Confluence and Google Technologies Studying Agile Project Development using Jira Editing software in a live web environment - using XML, SQL, RightNow, and a GUI Studying javascript / jquery / HTML / CSS / Ajax / SOAPUI / RESTful Technologies / Coldfusion / CloudBees Allocating Resources using NetSuite - Open Air, Microsoft Office, Atlassian Confluence and Google Technologies Studying Agile Project Development using Jira Editing software in a live web environment - using XML, SQL, RightNow, and a GUI Studying javascript / jquery / HTML / CSS / Ajax / SOAPUI / RESTful Technologies / Coldfusion / CloudBees

Substitute Teacher

• Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

Mathematics Tutor

• Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

Currently, I tutor a student who has home instruction needs. I offer her instruction in Trigonometry to help her complete her Junior year of high school. Developing lesson plans, administering exams, and helping her with homework give her the opportunity to learn in a calm and understanding setting. Currently, I tutor a student who has home instruction needs. I offer her instruction in Trigonometry to help her complete her Junior year of high school. Developing lesson plans, administering exams, and helping her with homework give her the opportunity to learn in a calm and understanding setting.

Long Term Subsitute, Mathematics

• Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

Teaching Algebra 1 College Preparatory Level Designing Lesson Plans Contributing to Common Assessments and Warm-Up Activities Creating Assessments Creating Assignments Administering Assessments Meeting with Students and Parents Submitting Grades, Comments and Progress Reports via X2 Collaborating with Special Needs Liaisons Teaching Algebra 1 College Preparatory Level Designing Lesson Plans Contributing to Common Assessments and Warm-Up Activities Creating Assessments Creating Assignments Administering Assessments Meeting with Students and Parents Submitting Grades, Comments and Progress Reports via X2 Collaborating with Special Needs Liaisons

Mathematics Tutor

• Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

As a tutor of mathematics and chemistry for students, covering the metro-west area of Boston, I specialize in math through college level calculus. As a tutor of mathematics and chemistry for students, covering the metro-west area of Boston, I specialize in math through college level calculus.

Assistant Coach, Novice Team

• Sep 2007 - Feb 2011

Currently, I work on an unpaid internship basis at a swim club in Norwell, MA. The novice synchronized swim team is a team of girls who are inspired by the sport of swimming, and who wish to gain a greater knowledge of the sport. Students learn competitive synchronized swimming figures, at the novice level, as well as learning choreographed routines for swimming in the water. Focus is on teamwork and cooperation as much as skills. Currently, I work on an unpaid internship basis at a swim club in Norwell, MA. The novice synchronized swim team is a team of girls who are inspired by the sport of swimming, and who wish to gain a greater knowledge of the sport. Students learn competitive synchronized swimming figures, at the novice level, as well as learning choreographed routines for swimming in the water. Focus is on teamwork and cooperation as much as skills.

Assistant Groomer

• Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

Bathing and brushing dogs is my principle responsibility. Clipping nails and cleaning the ears of dogs and cats are also included. The most important part of my job, however, is ensuring the safety and comfort of each animal I care for. Bathing and brushing dogs is my principle responsibility. Clipping nails and cleaning the ears of dogs and cats are also included. The most important part of my job, however, is ensuring the safety and comfort of each animal I care for.

Coach

• Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

Instructing gymnastic students, aged 18 mos. to 12 years, by being able to rapidly transition between instruction methods, from class to class. Ensuring the safety and integrity of gymnastic classes, and reflecting that safety in teaching strategies tailored to students' ages and abilities. Preparing lesson plans for students, and adapting lessons as needed to maintain a stimulating, enjoyable environment for students. Ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the public observation areas of the gymnasium. Aiding other instructors and managers in their duties as requested, including class coverage due to illness, and managing the gym on a substitute basis. Edited company website using Joomla Show less

Assistant to the Chairman

• May 2008 - Nov 2008

Routing Calls for the shared office of Windsor Park Corp. and A. L. Waters Capital, LLC. Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date filing system for both companies. Ensuring that meetings with potential clients and present clients ran smoothly. Preparing documents to be mailed for potential and current clients, and ensuring their rapid delivery. Inventory management to maintain the integrity of the office equipment and space. Routing Calls for the shared office of Windsor Park Corp. and A. L. Waters Capital, LLC. Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date filing system for both companies. Ensuring that meetings with potential clients and present clients ran smoothly. Preparing documents to be mailed for potential and current clients, and ensuring their rapid delivery. Inventory management to maintain the integrity of the office equipment and space.