Sr. Test Engineer - Fintech Enterprises - Reston, VA
(2024-06 - 2026-04)
Served as Senior Test Engineer on a large-scale traveler screening and passenger-data processing program, supporting the quality and compliance of mission-critical applications that handle sensitive personal and travel-authorization data.
- Led manual, functional, regression, white-box, UAT, and integration testing across multiple environments (dev, test, stage, and prod-like), ensuring release readiness at each gate.
- Supported testing of an in-house, government-developed AI capability built on Google Gemini, validating model-integrated features for functional accuracy, reliability, and adherence to data-protection and authorization controls within a secure federal environment.
- Identified, documented, and tracked software defects using Jira/HP ALM, collaborated with developers to resolve issues, and verified fixes through retesting.
- Analyzed business and functional requirements to develop effective, risk-based test procedures and translate them into detailed, executable test cases.
- Executed test scripts and reported results accurately and promptly, providing clear status to development and program leadership.
- Performed verification and validation by reviewing requirements and running functional and regression suites to confirm system behavior against specifications.
- Conducted security- and compliance-focused testing with emphasis on data protection, authentication, and authorization — validating applications against industry standards and federal regulatory requirements.
- Operated in both Agile Scrum/Sprint and Waterfall environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
- Prepared test completion reports and provided recommendations regarding product readiness for deployment.
- Partnered closely with developers to reproduce, triage, and resolve defects prior to release.
Sr. Test Engineer - Applied Insight - Reston, VA
(2019-02 - 2024-05)
Client: DIA. Executed integration, functional, regression, and UAT for high-profile federal systems test in multiple environments (dev/test/prod).
- Created detailed test cases and scripts aligned to user stories; maintained documentation.
- Analyzed high-level business and technical requirements to design comprehensive manual test cases and test scenarios covering positive, negative, and boundary conditions.
- Developed and maintained detailed test procedures, test scripts, and test data to validate system functionality against business and technical requirements.
- Executed functional, integration, system, regression, smoke, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for complex software applications.
- Supported the QA team during test execution by reviewing test cases, providing technical input, and ensuring complete test coverage.
- Participated in test planning, test case reviews, defect triage meetings, and sprint ceremonies in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Supported regression testing following deployments, configuration changes or updates.
- Conduct manual functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing within an Agile/Scrum development environment, adapting to fast-paced iterative releases.
- Logged and prioritized defects in Jira; collaborated daily with dev teams for rapid resolution.
- Supported Government Witness Testing (GWT) and final acceptance validation.
- Identify, document, and resolve critical defects affecting policy management and transaction processing systems, working quickly to troubleshoot issues and verify fixes prior to production release.
- Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and software release processes, supporting continuous integration and delivery workflows.
- Worked with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab)
Sr. Systems/Test Engineer - BAE Systems - Reston, VA
(2016-08 - 2018-11)
Client: NRO. Verified multi-browser web applications for secure satellite data systems.
- Developed and ran automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver; utilized Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to document test plans, results, and summaries for stakeholders.
- Exposure to automated testing frameworks such as Selenium for functional and regression testing.
- Execute test plans, procedures, and scenarios and conduct unit testing process, function, system integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Monitor automation outcomes; triage failures and continuously improve coverage.
- Managed multiple manual testing efforts simultaneously, coordinating with several project teams to meet tight deadlines. Identified and documented functionality and usability issues, communicating defects clearly to developers for quick resolution.
- Delivered comprehensive test reports and traceability matrices to meet NRO standards.
- Coordinated with multiple project teams to meet tight deadlines under strict compliance.
Systems/Test Engineer - Solers Inc. - Chantilly, VA
(2015-12 - 2016-08)
Client: NRO. Performed testing for satellite-mission planning software in Linux/Windows environments.
- Validated SOA-based systems and ensured end-to-end mission-simulation accuracy.
- Managed defect tracking and QA documentation using Jira and MS Office Suite.
- Utilized Jira for requirements management and defect tracking; prepared test documentation and reports using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word to communicate results to the team and stakeholders.
Sr. Systems Test Engineer - General Dynamics Mission Solution
(2010-05 - 2015-11)
Client: NGA/FBI.
- Created and executed functional and regression test cases for geospatial (GEOINT) and law-enforcement apps.
- Assisted in testing and verification of GEOINT based applications, ensuring accurate data transmission and system performance.
- Validated system outputs and supported integration testing between GEOINT systems and internal applications.
- Implemented Selenium regression scripts, reducing manual test time by 40%.
- Led user acceptance sessions with federal stakeholders to confirm system readiness.
- Mentored junior testers and introduced automation best practices.
Test Engineer - DNC Inc. - Manassas, VA
(2009-01 - 2010-04)
Client: USTRANSCOM. Tested large-scale logistics software covering ETL processes and data-migration validation.
- Developed detailed test scenarios, procedures, and expected results documentation based on system requirements and design specifications.
- Coordinated closely with fellow testers and developers to troubleshoot issues and ensure prompt resolution of defects.
- Conducted Government Witness Testing before deployment to confirm contract compliance.
Software Test Engineer - Enterworks Inc. - Reston, VA
(2005-12 - 2009-01)
Client: DISA.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define and understand functional, performance, and business requirements for Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) applications.
- Performed extensive front-end and back-end testing to validate end-to-end system functionality and ensure readiness for deployment.
- Validated and verified test plans and procedures in coordination with the project team, ensuring alignment with defined requirements and design expectations.
- Developed and executed automated test scripts using HP QuickTest Professional (QTP) to accelerate regression and functional testing cycles.
Oracle Developer/Tester - Keane Federal Systems - Washington, DC
(2002-03 - 2005-11)
Client: DOJ.
- Developed Oracle- based application components (PL/SQL), Reports and performed integrated testing for federal government projects.
- Built and tested Oracle database applications in a government contracting environment. Collaborated with development teams to deliver stable software solutions that met client specifications and quality standards.
