QA Analyst
- Location
- United States
- Rate, USD
- Not specified
- Work schedule
- Full Time,
- Language skills
- English
- Available for Hire
- Yes
About me
I am a detail-oriented Test Strategist with extensive experience in quality assurance and software testing, promoting Lean Six Sigma principles to enhance process efficiency and product quality. Over the years, I have collaborated effectively within teams to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet the highest quality standards, always focusing on client satisfaction and operational excellence.
My expertise includes engineering comprehensive test strategies, designing test data, and validating system functionality across various platforms. I have a strong background in analyzing system requirements, proposing new designs, and testing integrations, particularly in transitioning legacy platforms to modern solutions like ServiceNow.
I have served as a Scrum Master and facilitator, managing agile teams and coordinating testing efforts using tools such as JIRA Kanban Boards and CLM platforms. My responsibilities have included performing user acceptance, smoke, functional, regression testing, and defect re-testing, ensuring that all system enhancements meet rigorous quality criteria.
Throughout my career, I have championed Lean Six Sigma methodologies to minimize defects and optimize processes, conducting root cause analysis and corrective action planning to address non-conformances effectively. I am skilled in risk and impact analysis, quality metrics evaluation, and maintaining compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
I hold advanced certifications including Safe Advanced ScrumMaster, Lean Green Belt Six Sigma, ISTQB Certified Tester and Test Analyst Advanced Level, and AWS Cloud Practitioner. My educational background combines Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration, providing a solid foundation for both technical and managerial aspects of quality assurance.
I am passionate about continuous process improvement and quality management systems, with additional training in internal quality audits, corrective action planning, and software testing process improvement. I am committed to delivering high-quality software products and fostering collaborative, efficient work environments.
I am eager to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to organizations seeking to enhance their software quality assurance practices and achieve operational excellence.
Professional area
Education
- 09/1989 – 06/1994 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering @ Transylvania University
Brasov, Romania
- 09/1996 – 06/2000 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration @ University of Ploiesti
Ploiesti, Romania
Experience
- 06/04/2024 – 09/30/2025 QA Test Analyst and Requests Evaluator @ Internal Revenue Service
Evaluator for IT requests of software products, managed relations with Delivery Partners and gathered their requests for Technical Board review. Developed software testing strategies for transitioning legacy platforms to ServiceNow, analyzed system requirements, proposed new designs, and tested integrations. Evaluated Analysis of Alternatives to maintain balanced acquisition budgets, managed product databases and delivery calendars using OneNote and JIRA Kanban Boards.
- 01/01/2021 – 06/03/2024 Senior QA Test Strategist IV and Scrum Master @ Peraton, for IRS
Engineered comprehensive test strategies and designed test data to validate system functionality. Identified performance parameters and resource requirements, assigned tasks daily. Developed test scenarios in Eclipse, validated requirements and change requests via SOAP-UI (RESTful) over HTTPS. Performed various testing types including User Acceptance, Smoke, Functional, Regression, and defect re-testing using XML payloads verified in Oracle SQL Developer and SecureFX. Served as Scrum Master facilitator using CLM platform.
- 09/01/2013 – 12/31/2021 Senior Quality Assurance Engineer III @ Northrop-Grumman, for IRS
Championed Lean Six Sigma methodologies to minimize defects and optimize processes. Conducted root cause analysis and corrective action planning, managed customer notifications and non-conformances. Performed functional requirements analysis, test validations, system metrics analysis, and ensured accuracy of checklists and acceptance criteria. Validated end-to-end system integration and data processing, monitored Linux server logs using SecureFX (CRT) API tool. Facilitated Scrum Master activities in CLM environment, led 8D Root Cause Action activities, analyzed quality metrics, performed impact and risk analysis, and conducted Blind Spot Analysis.
- 10/01/2006 – 08/31/2013 Senior Quality Assurance Engineer @ Serco for U.S. Census Bureau
Performed system tests including integration, regression, functional, and acceptance testing for U.S. Census applications. Developed test artifacts and documentation, ensured requirements traceability throughout SDLC documentation. Reviewed contracts for technical and contractual compliance, determined quality levels, suggested testing and data analysis in defect-prone areas. Participated in design, production, and test readiness reviews, responsible for internal audits and delivery of products to IV&V audits. Participated in Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (FMEA) process.
- 10/01/2005 – 09/30/2006 Senior Quality Assurance Engineer @ T3 Software Builders for U.S. Census Bureau
Conducted integration and regression testing for U.S. Census surveys. Designed and executed test scripts and cases, maintained test artifacts. Evaluated system-level risk potentials, provided test readiness reviews including TRR checklists, and conducted IV&V system gap analysis.