Bevan Kirby
Technical QA Leader | Technical Program Management | Project Leader
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About
Seasoned QA/Test Lead and Technical Program Leader with experience in delivering complex software, firmware, and enterprise solutions across print and mobility ecosystems. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale programs, and driving end-to-end project execution from planning through release. Expert in solution certifications, test strategy, and defect management, with strong focus on risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and delivery timelines.
Skilled in collaborating with engineering, product, and vendor teams to ensure quality, scalability, and program success. Entry-Level Cybersecurity Analyst; uses hands-on experience in network traffic monitoring and analysis using network protocol analyzers (packet sniffers). Developing skills in incident response by following security playbooks to support treat detection, forensic investigation, and evidence documentation.
Experience
Project Lead - Mphasis - Boise, ID
Enhanced solution certification quality and accelerated release readiness across enterprise print ecosystems by leading structured validation and cross-functional collaboration.
- Directed end-to-end certification of third-party print solutions across HP platforms, ensuring seamless integration within complex enterprise environments
- Led firmware, software, and compatibility testing initiatives spanning cloud, mobility, and secure access technologies
- Strengthened collaboration with HP engineering and development teams through regular technical reviews, improving defect resolution efficiency
- Established and executed comprehensive test strategies, including detailed test plans and end-of-project reporting
- Improved defect submission quality by rigorously reviewing, reproducing, and validating issues before escalation
- Developed and standardized installation and test documentation, increasing consistency and execution efficiency across the team
Project Manager - Lionbridge Technologies - Boise, ID
Drove successful delivery of multi-million-dollar testing programs while improving operational efficiency and expanding client engagement.
- Managed large-scale client programs, including mobile carrier validation and enterprise testing initiatives
- Built and scaled high-performing QA teams, aligning resources with project scope and delivery timelines
- Led cross-functional teams across functional testing and localization efforts for mobile platforms
- Developed and implemented test strategies that optimized cost, timelines, and resource utilization
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent delivery, contributing to repeat business and project expansion
Senior Information Security Manager - United States Air Force
Strengthened security operations and system reliability within highly sensitive, mission-critical environments.
- Supervised technical personnel and ensured the secure operation of enterprise systems
- Managed access controls, system configurations, and secure communications infrastructure
- Maintained operational integrity of classified systems and supported network administration activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management, Computer Information Systems - Park University
Associate Degree - Information Management - Community College of The Air Force