Kourtni Litzenberg
Summary
Dedicated professional bringing several years of experience and diligence to handle the needs of large and complex Web Applications. Solid history in both manual and demonstrated proficiency in automated testing. Seeking to apply expertise to growth-oriented, dynamic position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Engineer
CarePayment
03.2022 - 01.2026
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Evaluated concurrently across multiple platforms ensuring synchronization of data changes.
- Implemented complex SQL queries, views and materialized views for data analysis purposes.
- Developed custom queries using SQL programming language to extract meaningful information from large datasets.
- Optimized existing SQL queries used in applications for improved performance.
- Integrated databases with applications through SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Crafted test plans to validate software functionality and performance, ensuring adherence to requirements.
- Executed manual and automated tests for web applications and APIs.
- Partnered with developers to identify and resolve software defects, enhancing product quality.
- Participated in Agile meetings to discuss project status and requirements.
- Contributed to root cause evaluation to mitigate risk and foster continuous improvement.
- Reviewed requirements specifications for completeness and accuracy prior to beginning the QA process.
- Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
- Documented detailed bug reports with reproduction steps to facilitate efficient issue resolution.
Software Tester
Antech Systems
Lexington Park
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Tested aircraft equipment tech manuals to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss testing progress and issues.
- Reviewed requirements and specifications to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Assisted in creating user manuals and documentation to enhance end-user understanding.
- Trained junior testers on best practices for manual testing methodologies.
- Provided feedback on usability to inform product design improvements.
Jr. Software Developer
Antech Systems
Lexington Park
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Conducted peer code reviews to uphold coding standards and best practices.
- Developed software applications with Java, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Analyzed customer requirements to design and implement new features for software applications.
Jr Software Analyst
Precise Systems
Lexington Park
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Analyzed software requirements and specifications for system improvements.
- Documented user needs and translated them into technical specifications for developers.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather feedback, driving enhancements in software performance.
- Monitored bug tracking systems to ensure timely resolution of reported issues, minimizing downtime.
- Performed data analysis using various tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau.
- Collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution of defects.
- Reported test results and findings to project stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
Education
Certificate - Automated Web Testing
Infotek Solutions
08-2021
Software Engineering - Computer Science
ECPI
Virginia Beach, VA02-2019
Skills
- Test planning
- Regression testing
- End-to-end testing
- Exploratory testing
- Stress testing
- Bug tracking
- Defect tracking
- Database testing
- SQL programming
- Agile methodologies
- Software development life cycle
- Version control systems
- Project collaboration
- Training new hires
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking and organization
- Multitasking and organization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QA Engineer
CarePayment
03.2022 - 01.2026
Software Tester
Antech Systems
04.2020 - 11.2021
Jr. Software Developer
Antech Systems
01.2020 - 11.2021
Jr Software Analyst
Precise Systems
09.2018 - 01.2020
Certificate - Automated Web Testing
Infotek Solutions
Software Engineering - Computer Science
ECPI