Daniella A.

Experience

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  ADP

  Principal Software QA Engineer

  Nov 2020 - Present

  ADP provides comprehensive payroll services, human resource management, benefits administration, and tax compliance solutions to businesses worldwide.

  • Conducted comprehensive manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications, improving test efficiency and coverage with tools like Selenium.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to define testing strategies and ensure seamless integration of new features, contributing significantly to product quality and performance.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in SQL for database testing, executing API testing with Postman, and creating detailed test documentation to support testing efforts and ensure project compliance.
  • Mentored junior QA team members on best practices and participated actively in Agile/Scrum methodologies, aligning team objectives and enhancing project adaptability.
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  Adobe

  Principal Software QA Engineer

  Sep 2016 - Nov 2020

  Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences, offering creative tools and digital experiences to empower individuals and businesses.

  • Collaborated with Developers and Product Managers at Adobe to optimize testing strategies and streamline quality assurance processes, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Successfully implemented a wide range of testing methodologies, including blackbox and dynamic testing, to ensure the comprehensive quality of Adobe’s digital offerings.
  • Developed and documented detailed test cases and scripts in Jira, fostering a structured and efficient QA environment.
  • Utilized advanced tools to capture and report test outcomes, providing clear, actionable insights to stakeholders, significantly improving the feedback loop for Adobe’s product development cycle.
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  Calyx

  Senior Software QA Engineer

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2016

  Calyx is an established provider of compliant mortgage software solutions used by banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, and brokerages nationwide.

  • Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies to enhance team processes and product quality.
  • Reviewed business requirements and backlogs to prioritize key deliverables.
  • Performed smoke tests to evaluate the initial build quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to innovate and bring quality solutions to market.
  • Implemented various testing methodologies to ensure comprehensive quality coverage.
  • Managed and maintained test cases and scripts within Jira to align with industry best practices.
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  MeridianLink

  Software Quality Assurance Engineer

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2013

  MeridianLink powers digital lending and account opening for financial institutions and provides data verification solutions for consumer reporting agencies. • Designed comprehensive test scenarios to evaluate application readiness, covering both functional and non-functional aspects. • Enhanced testing speed and precision by generating automated test cases through continuous integration with Jenkins. • Executed smoke tests on new builds and created concise bug reports identifying critical issues pre-deployment. Maryland Dec 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years) • Led regression testing efforts by formulating test cases from previous defects to confirm issue resolution in future releases. • Developed detailed test scenarios for robust automated API testing using Postman, ensuring system reliability across services. • Collaborated with stakeholders during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate applications against real-world functionality and reported on alignment with business objectives.