Dylan Bland
Tucson
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
IBM
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Used open-source tools to develop automation scripts.
- Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
- Coordinated regression test automation activities across supported applications.
- Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
- Designed testing scenarios for usability testing.
- Identified and tracked software defects and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests.
- Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
- Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
Education
Software Engineering
IBM Apprenticeship Program
Tucson, AZ01-2022
Skills
- Testing and debugging
- JIRA
- System debugging
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Scrum
- Functional and integration testing
- Code reviews
- Agile
- Software testing and implementation
- Selenium
- API Testing
- UI Testing
- Accessibility Testing
- Scrum methodology
- Excellent communicator
- Complex Problem-solving
- Software testing
- Performance testing
- API integration
- Regression library management
Timeline
Software Engineer
IBM
01.2021 - Current
Software Engineering
IBM Apprenticeship Program