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Michael Powell

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Proactive QA and Automation Engineer possessing in-depth knowledge of various programming languages and best practices for development. Solutions-based collaborator well-versed in manual testing and developing and implementing automated testing methodologies. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize release pipelines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Test Analyst

Wisenet
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized AWS Lambda, CloudWatch, and DynamoDB for triggering, monitoring, and logging while improving troubleshooting and system behavior analysis during testing.
  • Proficient in API testing with Swagger/OpenAPI and Postman, ensuring compliance with ISO standards for API documentation and security.
  • Integrated Azure SQL Database into testing workflows to validate data persistence and integrity across application updates, enhancing reliability.

Web Developer

Freelance
06.2020 - Current
    • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and React languages.
    • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON coding.
    • Managed full-cycle design tasks handling phases from conception to completion while maintaining guidelines throughout development.

QA Engineer

Centr
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced automation testing technologies including Cypress, Appium and Percy.
  • Developed CI/CD pipelines with automated test scripts in Cypress to perform regular sanity tests reduce build timelines and reduce error reporting while ensuring high quality product is delivered.
  • Performed manual and automated testing to ensure software compatibility with multiple platforms and devices.
  • Fostered and engaged in cross-functional teams which encouraged test driven development while striving for user increased user engagement and reducing customer churn.

QA Engineer

Wicked Witch
09.2018 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with development team to conduct research and information gathering to troubleshoot and improve design content quality and player satisfaction.
  • Balanced and adjusted gameplay experiences to increase critical and commercial success of product.
  • Performed extensive testing on 3 AAA titles and mobile title through all stages of development.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Psychology

University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Game Design

Qantm College
Melbourne, VIC
11.2011

Skills

    Technical Skills Cypress, Java, C, HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Git, Github

    Software Proficiency Cypress, Appium, Testrail, Charles Proxy, Atlassian Jira Confluence, AWS, Swagger, Postman

    Soft Skills Communication, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Critical-Thinking, Research and Analysis, Agile Methodology

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Software Test Analyst

Wisenet
10.2023 - Current

QA Engineer

Centr
09.2021 - 07.2023

Web Developer

Freelance
06.2020 - Current

QA Engineer

Wicked Witch
09.2018 - 09.2021

Graduate Diploma - Psychology

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts - Game Design

Qantm College

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