Paul Ryder
Christchurch
Summary
Results-driven Test Engineer with expertise in quality assurance and software testing across various environments. Demonstrated success in enhancing product quality through meticulous evaluations and a systematic approach to testing protocols. Strong interpersonal communication skills foster effective teamwork, while proficiency in complex software deployments ensures the seamless implementation of high-quality solutions. Aiming to leverage technical expertise to drive innovation in software and hardware development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Engineering Analyst
Verizon Connect
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2019 - Current
- Ensured product functionality and compliance with design specifications to uphold development standards.
- Implemented Shift Left Testing methodologies to enhance early detection of issues.
- Created and implemented test plans, charters, and cases for API, UI, mobile web applications.
- Utilised Octopus Deploy to automate deployment processes, facilitating smooth environment transitions.
- Developed acceptance criteria with product managers.
- Contributed feedback and insights on new features during UX and UI meetings.
- Oversaw release operations, cutting releases in Bitbucket for deployment.
- Managed JIRA workflows to monitor items during the release pipeline, ensuring seamless integration.
- Enhanced processes through continuous improvement retrospectives.
- Leveraged AWS for application deployment and service management.
- Ensured smooth operation by conducting thorough testing and integration of AWS web systems.
- Showcased ability to excel and produce results in both remote and in-office settings.
Test Engineer / Software Tester
Wellnomics
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Enhanced software quality by designing automated tests incorporating Fitnesse, Selenium, and C#.
- Directed test planning, execution, and reporting on Windows, Linux, and iOS platforms.
- Performed business analysis, requirements gathering and user interaction modeling.
- Oversaw sprint moderation using Atlassian JIRA and Confluence.
- Executed comprehensive testing processes for both web and Qt/C++ applications.
Jade Scholar | Software Tester
Jade Software Corporation
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Executed tests using both Waterfall and Agile (Kanban) methodologies.
- Developed regression tests for enhanced software stability.
- Executed customer training programs while planning systems for seamless operations.
- Championed new strategies to encourage young programmers.
Education
BComm - Information Systems Technology
University of Canterbury
01.2004
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Manual and automated testing
- Effective Communication
- Test Execution Oversight
- Testing methodologies
- Software Development Languages
- Cloud computing
- Environment management
- Version Control systems
- Agile Tools
- Operating Systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Test Engineering Analyst
Verizon Connect
01.2019 - Current
Test Engineer / Software Tester
Wellnomics
01.2013 - 01.2019
Jade Scholar | Software Tester
Jade Software Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2013
BComm - Information Systems Technology
University of Canterbury
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