Cecily A. Cedilote-Cavin is an experienced software quality assurance intern and environmental consultant with over 25 years of experience in regulatory compliance and the private sector. She has expertise in software development lifecycles, testing techniques, requirements analysis, and configuration tools. Cecily holds a Bachelor's in Geology and a Master's in Natural Resource Management. She has worked as an environmental consultant, program director at Texas Parks and Wildlife, and held various roles at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Railroad Commission involving field investigations, site assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

1. Cecily A. Cedilote - Cavin, P.G.
Software Quality Assurance Intern
(GIA Certification, Licensed Environmental Geologist)
Analytical-thinking professional with approximately 25 years of experience within the regulatory and
private sectors. Knowledge of software quality assurance, testing techniques, principles, and software
development methodologies. Adept at using the skills associated with audits, investigations,
documentation, reporting, risk mitigation and program implementation in order to respond to software
quality issues. Strong interpersonal skills, able to facilitate cooperation among diverse groups of
people, with demonstrated success in working autonomously or as a key member of a team. SQA
Areas of Expertise include:
SDLC/CMMI Geographic Information Systems Test Techniques
Web Testing Requirements Analysis Configuration Tools
Mobile Testing Test Heuristics Test Plans
Application Testing Test Automation (Selenium) Test Cases/Use Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts – Geology
St. Mary’s University
Master of Science – Natural Resource Management
(Completed 36 hours)
University of Texas at San Antonio
Software Quality Assurance and Testing Certification:
Park University and Bridge360
Professional Experience
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT • Self Employed • 2009 to Present
 Work on both commercial and government contracts to address a wide range of disciplines such
as the assessment of land and water contamination. Coordinate environmental audits, impact
assessments, waste management and the design of related policies and management systems.
 Advise and consult the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on technical issues
related to federal and legislative initiatives. Provide assistance with ensuring compliance with all
federal and state environmental regulatory requirements.
 Consult on projects related to karst studies for water availability, as well as Environmental Impact
Statements, sampling events, TCEQ reports. Provided advice on Public Water System reviews,
plan approval and exceptions on projects in Oregon, Oklahoma, and Malaysia. Developed a
beach cleanup design and beach maintenance program, and advised on well installations in
Malaysia.
 Performed soil/water sampling to determine water quality and flow characteristics, and facilitated
the associated map construction and TCEQ reporting. Responded to natural disasters and other
emergencies that related to hazardous material spills and releases.
Austin, TX 78704
PH: 512-494-6712
cedilote@gmail.com

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 Analyzed site investigation reports to evaluate Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and cleanup
standards under the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP). Reviewed work plans and related
budgets for oil field remediation and restorations.
 Conduct field investigations; collecting data to establish the baseline condition of contamination
for site/area of consideration. Review US Army and Air Force remediation projects for quality and
budget control, utilizing knowledge of the advanced military data base (AEDBR).
 Develop conceptual models that involve identification and consideration of potential contaminant
sources, critical pathways, and receptors that can have an adverse impact on the immediate and
wider environment. Facilitate communication with clients, regulators and sub-contractors.
 Undertake field work; researching prior site investigations to identify all previous activity and any
contamination in order to provide information to clients that are considering purchase. Ensure
that scientific reporting is written in a manner that can be understood by non-technical people.
 Managed environmental processes to assure that proper surface and ground water management
(i.e. permitting, treatment, etc.) and contingency planning are in compliance with the regulatory
requirements of the Clean Water Act.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR • Texas Parks and Wildlife • 2001 to 2003
 Established ecological restoration and environmental sustainability programs; providing guidance
and support during the implementation in order to ensure effective integration. Developed multi-
level geologic, soil characteristic, and hydrological project maps in Arc View for presentations to
the public and grant selection committee.
 Conducted reviews of Environmental Impact Statements for pipelines, water distribution systems
and transmission lines for the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), municipalities and water
utility companies. Consulted on issues related to Public Water System reviews and legislation.
 Administrated the Landowner Incentive Program for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
(TPWD). Oversaw $2M in federal and state grants; interacting with landowners, state agencies,
and the media regarding wetland and coastal cleanup projects.
PROGRAM SPECIALIST • Texas Railroad Commission • 2001
 Created work plans for soil and water sampling for phase I - III Environmental Site Assessments
of oil field remediation. Teamed with Engineers and Geologists for the remediation of large scale
environmentally sensitive coastal wetland sites.
PROGRAM SPECIALIST, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SPECIALIST,
FIELD INVESTIGATOR • TCEQ, TNRCC, Texas Water Commission • 1989 to 2001
 Acted as Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) liaison. Represented
Field Operations (FOD) on water, RCRA, MSW, PST and Air division committees regarding the
formulation of policies and protocols for Field Operations Field Investigators.
 Collected the environmental data from sites in various stages of the assessment and remediation
process. Completed assigned tasks that included groundwater sampling, soil sample collection,
evaluation of sensitive receptors, and site progression towards regulatory closure.
 Conducted site inspections for PST removal, upgrades and installations in accordance with state
and federal regulations. Provided technical assistance and training for all waste programs (MSW,
RCRA and PST) for Field Investigators, as well as TNRCC program divisions and the public.
 Researched policies, law, and the FOD/PST database for the Legislative Budget Board Quarterly
reports. Used a working knowledge of Texas Administrative Code 334, technical standards and
corrective actions for PSTs to analyze gas and groundwater contamination issues.

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 Investigated the nature and the extent of environmental regulation violations in order to establish
the probable cause of violations. Recommended methods for bringing environmental regulation
infractions into compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

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