Elizabeth Thomas

As a QA Analyst at Ratewaves, I contributed to the development and testing of a user-friendly Canada Mortgage Calculator. This tool accurately computes estimated monthly payments and total interest costs, tailored for the Canadian housing market. I played a pivotal role in ensuring the calculator's functionality beyond basic calculations, allowing users to explore diverse financial scenarios, empowering clients with personalized guidance and insights for confident homeownership decisions.

• Developed testing plans for new products based on customer requirements.
• Developed Test Frameworks in Selenium for UI Regression Test Automation and when necessary, and potentially executed Unit Test Automation (Java /TestNG).
• Tested web services (APIs) using postman / SoapUI
• Configured Selenium WebDriver, TestNG and Maven tools and created Selenium automation scripts in java
• Verify the bulk data load process using SQL queries
• Performed Requirements analysis, Test Plan, Test Execution, Prepared RTM and was involved in all phases of STLC.
• Worked in a fast-paced AGILE Environment where the sprint cycle was for 2 weeks.
• Used JIRA for defect tracking and Team collaboration and Performed Smoke, Sanity, Functional, Integration, GUI, Regression and UAT testing.

Environment: Java, Selenium Web driver, TestNG, JIRA, AWS,S3, DynamoDB, Snowflake, MS Word, MS Excel, REST API, Postman, Oracle

• Utilized advanced functions of the Java software development kit (SDK) in order to optimize the flexibility of apps to different mobile devices
• Developed update patches, modules and components for different applications
• Wrote technical specifications and maintained all reports pertaining to application development process
• Delivered software solutions consistent with product roadmap, release plan milestones and key performance indicators
• Optimized system performance by making proactive adjustments and resolving bugs
• Participated in team meetings and provided input on expected deadlines, designs and enhancements
• Supervised team of developers in analysis and creation of android software's
• Worked closely with other development team members to identify and remove software bugs.

• Instrumented and modified unit and integration tests to improve software quality and reliability
• Utilized advanced functions of the Java software development kit (SDK) in order to optimize the flexibility of apps to different mobile devices
• Determined and alleviated hardware, software and network issues
• Researched, recommended, configured and supported hardware and software for multiple departments
• Collaborated with product and engineering team members to define and develop new product concepts
• Implemented new payment API for company-wide deployment and integration with third party companies
• Conducted technical reviews and trade-off studies
• Troubleshot, tested and remedied identified issues before software deployment.

• Participated in the entire lifecycle of Android applications including, but not limited to, research and planning through app launch and client support
• Created mobile app for Android that easily and efficiently enabled users to find local services nearby
• Developed mobile applications tailored to client requirements utilizing native technologies
• Analyzed and tested applications before the final step prior to launch so that last minute issues were remedied quickly
• Assisted clients by offering support and resolution of issues after app went live.

• Learned procedures and best practices for building intuitive applications
• Presented ideas for new development projects, including android applications
• Communicated with clients to obtain project requirements
• Assisted with creation of application projects for Android operating system.