Arie White
Driven QA professional specializing in scalable test strategy, AI-assisted quality processes, and automation framework optimization within FinTech environments
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Driven QA professional specializing in scalable test strategy, AI-assisted quality processes, and automation framework optimization within FinTech environments. Experienced in identifying gaps in acceptance criteria, improving test coverage, and reducing downstream defects through system-level quality design. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to standardize testing practices, enhance API validation, and integrate AI into QA workflows.
Passionate about improving software quality through systemic design — aligning automation, observability, and process to business objectives.
Experience
Senior QA Automation Engineer at GoodLeap LLC (2025-02 – Present)
- Designed and evolved domain-level quality strategies to improve risk-based test coverage and reduce production defects
- Applied AI tools to identify gaps in test coverage and acceptance criteria, improving release readiness
- Standardized API testing practices using Postman, improving consistency and maintainability across services
- Designed centralized quality reporting and insights, enabling data-driven release decisions
- Aligned quality strategy with rapid development cycles to improve release confidence and velocity
- Developed API validation strategies, including schema updates and automated test generation based on evolving requirements
- Drove adoption of shift-left testing practices, ensuring defects are identified earlier in the lifecycle
QA Automation Engineer II at GoodLeap LLC (2024-02 – 2025-02)
- Leveraged Xray and JIRA to improve test visibility and reporting accuracy
- Executed regression testing to identify high-impact defects prior to release
- Contributed to domain-level quality strategy improvements
QA Automation Engineer at GoodLeap LLC (2021-12 – 2024-02)
- Utilized AWS and monitoring tools to analyze test performance and system behavior
- Led refactoring initiatives to improve test maintainability and scalability
- Performed end-to-end testing for financial transactions and loan workflows
Quality Analyst II at Sync1 Systems (2020-08 – 2021-11)
- Designed and maintained CI/CD-integrated test automation frameworks using TypeScript, Selenium, and Azure DevOps pipelines
- Acted as rotational QA lead, guiding test strategy and execution
- Conducted code reviews and quality validation during development cycles
- Partnered with product and engineering to refine requirements and testability
- Identified configuration-related defects through environment and deployment validation
NetSuite Consultant/Software Developer at DitraCorp (2021-04 – 2022-01)
- Developed custom business solutions using SuiteScript 1.0 and 2.0
- Supported integrations and troubleshooting across partner systems
- Created SQL-based reporting and financial insights
Software Developer/System Administrator at Unified Communications (2019-05 – 2020-07)
- Built custom NetSuite solutions using JavaScript to support business operations
- Troubleshot system issues and improved operational reliability
- Led onboarding system setup and internal documentation initiatives
- Coordinated cross-functional training and supported internal system adoption
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – University of Houston (2018-09 – 2018-12)
Computer Engineering Courses – University of Pittsburgh (2013-09 – 2015-05)
