Natalie Markert is a Quality Assurance Engineer with nearly 3 years of experience in QA. She has skills in Agile methodology, mainframe and web application testing across various browsers and devices. She is currently a QA Analyst at Amano McGann Inc where she has helped improve their Agile processes and sets up test environments for devices like license plate readers.
1. Natalie Markert
Quality Assurance Engineer
651-216-6806
Nmarkert013@gmail.com
Summary:
Quality Assurance professional with nearly3 years of QA experience in a fast paced,highly technical
environment.
Acutely able to pick up new technologies and skills quickly,with a high desire and aptitude to learn.
Great verbal and written communication skills.
Able to collaborate and work well within a team environment as a back-up QA lead.
Able to meetdeadlines,works well under pressure.
Represented Tap|QA LLC and worked onsite in Atlanta GA for Cox Media Group
Currently employed at Amano McGann Inc
Skills:
Working in an Agile / Scrum environment,
experience in implementing Agile process
from Waterfall environment
Mainframe, Medley, WordPress, Postman,
Parkmobile, Parking Panda
Web applications testing for: Chrome,
Firefox, IE, Safari
Automated Financial Systems (AFS)
Mobile Applications and device testing (iOS,
Microsoft Surfaces, Android)
Citrix, Juniper, Junos
iPad and iPhone, Android, and windows
platforms
MS Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, OS
X 10
Test plan writing, test case breakdown,
defect management, process documentation
HTML, Selenium, Java, Jenkins
Visual Studio 2012, 2013, SQL, CMD Qmetry, JIRA, Wiki, Eclipse, VersionOne,
Professional Experience:
Amano McGann Inc.___________________________June 2016 - Present__
Quality Assurance Analyst
Helped integrate and provided feedback for improving Agile process in a previously Waterfall environment
Set up and wired License Plate Reader cameras for test environment
Worked with associates outside of Amano to obtain devices necessary for creating test environment
Tested and researched countless software and device configurations specific to each customer
Located new builds from a shared location and installed them on test server
Assembled, disassembled various devices to understand configuration and get them operational
Completed manual installs for prototypes
Registered / unregistered DLLs for manual software installation
Documented and compiled manuals for prototype devices
Took part in System Level testing, tested credit cards and chasers on all parking devices
Performed tasks while on 2 separate scrum teams
Created a universal template for creating test cases
Outlining a proper template for submitting bugs
Documented process for setting up Virtual Portal and Readers
Created an outline for submitting technical documentation to create a product manual
Worked after hours and weekends to meet deadlines on short notice
Learned how to perform API testing using Postman
2. Learned how to write and run queries in SQL
Tap|QA, LLC.
Quality Assurance Engineer,CoxMedia Group June 2014 - March 2016
Agile practices and operation.
Interviewed new hires,assisted QA Lead.
Process improvementand documentation.
Scheduled and led software productdemonstrations for stakeholders.
Met and delivered on deadlines setby productowners.
Ability to complete tasks across multiple team rooms simultaneously.
Organized, lead and orchestrated online group meetings daily.
Test plan writing,breakdown.
Reviewing and giving feedback on testplans for fellow QA associates.
Documented and filed defects.
Mobile testing,breakpointtesting in all browsers and devices
Build and maintain clientrelationships.
Versatility and ability to shiftgears quickly.
Availability and willingness to stay after hours to complete certain tasks.
Understanding Medleyand numerous specific behaviors.
Assisted other QA when needed.
Running manual and automated regression suites.
Was relocated from Minneapolis,MN to Atlanta, GA for Cox Media Group.
Tested and helped implement emergencyfixes for WordPress when software was failing.
Trained and learned CMS information effectively and efficiently.
“War Room” training,was able to collaborate with other team members for final product push to deliver new
productin a timely fashion
Gracenote
Quality Assurance Analyst March 2014 - June 2014
Focused on backend API testing.
Wrote and redesigned testcases.
Performed requirementdecomposition.
Performed mobile testexecution on Windows 8 & 8.1, Windows RT, Android, and iOS.
Modified mobile applications across multiple platforms
Deploying mobile applications across platforms;Windows 8 & 8.1, Windows RT, and Android.
Responsible for defect management.
Designed testsuites.
Executed cross platform API parodies.
Analyzed automated execution reports.
Converted technical documents into requirements and user specs
Managed device build deployments.
Bremer Bank
Data Entry – Residential Real-Estate July 2012 – March 2014
Responsible for data entry to process mortgage loans.
Communicated with clients to requestand update information.
Reviewed mortgage applications for accuracy.
Managed applicants records:updating,promoting and repairing information as needed.
Interfaced with windows and mainframe-based programs to manage applicants’ information.
Greatly increased efficiencyby simplifying and re-structuring standard mortgage documents in MS Word.
Consistentlymetdeadlines setby underwriters and financial analysts.
Collaborated with teammates to achieve our mortgage goals.
Education
Minnesota Business Academy