1. Technology Integrity Analyst
SARAH K BENNETT
Phone: (303) 913-5158 | Email: sbennett722@gmail.com
Address: 20 S 41st
St #77, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
Skills
Professional Skills
Manual Software Testing
Software Development Lifecycle
Regression Testing
Product Development
Specifications Review
Technical Writing
Agile Environments
Computer Skills
Experience testing .Net and web apps
SQL Server 2014
Advanced with Microsoft Office products
Project Mgmt Tools e.g. Redmine or Clarizen
FoxPro
SunGard (Financial Software)
Work Orders and Trackit-Solutions
Coursework
Financial Derivatives
Intermediate Economics
Probability and Statistics
Time Series
Linear Algebra
Mathematical Analysis
Calculus I, II, & III
Work Experience
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRITY ANALYST – National Indemnity Company, a Berkshire Hathaway Company – Omaha, NE– May 2015 - Present
Act as a testing lead on product development teams who create new, internally-developed applications
Research and train with other departments to understand end-user’s expectations and needs
Combine an understanding of the technical design and architecture of a new product with an understanding of the end-user’s
expectations to create a comprehensive testing strategy
Manually test scenarios within the UI of an application
Test accurate database saves by querying SQL tables using SSMS
Participate in open and constant communication within an Agile environment
Manage a dynamic work flow composed of very large projects and numerous other small tasks each with converging deadlines
Develop a responsive customer service skill-set while actively working on the help desk as a specialist for these products
Create manuals and training materials and act as a resource for others who are learning these products
Other responsibilities include documentation, regression testing, specifications review, and writing test plans
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRITY SPECIALIST – National Indemnity Company, a Berkshire Hathaway Company – Omaha, NE– May 2014–May 2015
Quickly became a learned user of in-house software applications
Developed into a primary attendant on the company’s help desk for in-house products
Primary tester for new coverage options being implemented in multiple applications
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES INTERN – Marine Chemistry and Biogeochemistry
Intern – Lewes, DE – May 2012 – Aug 2012
Published in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal for data in environmental science and processes sampled during internship
Presented 10 weeks of independent, analytical research exploring iron speciation in different water systems
Enhanced problem-solving, strengthened professional writing and presentation skills, refined statistical analysis, and advanced the uses
of Excel and PowerPoint.
Recognitions
• December 2014 – Awarded a leadership role that specialized in new coverage options and their implementation in the software
• May 2015 – Promoted to Analyst and assigned to new projects that required intensive amounts of research and teamwork
• December 2015 – Recognized for work on new Structured Settlements and Finance products
• Fall 2011 – CoSIDA Academic All-District and TopDrawerSoccer.com’s Top 20 Players to Watch in the CAA
2. Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS – University of Colorado at Boulder – Boulder, Colorado -2012-2014
Theoretical and Applicable Mathematics, Actuarial Studies Certification, Unaccredited BA in Chemistry
Transferred from Georgia State University – Atlanta, Georgia – 2009-2012