Team Technical Manager, Qualitest
Sep, 2024 - Apr, 20257 months
Led the implementation of testing for a high-priority Department of Defense (DoD) contract, focusing on accelerating delivery, improving automation, and enhancing collaboration in a secure, air-gapped environment. Architected and implemented a CI/CD-adaptable test automation framework tailored to mission-critical system constraints and security protocols.
Quickly hired, trained, and led a team of 10 engineers to meet aggressive project timelines for a rapid deployment schedule
Collaborated with government stakeholders to define testing requirements and streamline processes, ensuring compliance with DoD standards
Implemented a network-shared Git repository in an air-gapped environment, improving collaboration and increasing team efficiency
Designed and deployed a custom testing framework, increasing test script creation efficiency by 65%
Converted undocumented tribal knowledge related to the security clearance process into standardized procedures, reducing onboarding time and allowing the team to focus on core testing activities
Standardized Git workflows across the team, established version control best practices, and integrated traceable test coverage mapping
Authored and prioritized user stories to align development with federal compliance and operational requirements
Produced comprehensive onboarding and operational documentation, accelerating new team member integration and maintaining continuity in a high-security environment
Enhanced system transparency and execution traceability through structured test execution reporting and defect linkage strategies