Marcus De La Garza - Senior Automation Quality Engineer, Inovio Payments

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Work Background

Inovio PaymentsSenior QA Automation Engineer

Jun. 2024Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States-Develop new automated testing scripts/processes -Collaborate with other Engineers, Architects, Quality Assurance, Quality Automation, System Engineers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters in solving new and existing technical challenges -Act as a subject matter expert and point of contact for all QA related items -Participate in developing and documenting User Stories, including testing estimates -Analyze and determine proper testing procedures/processes -Managing a defect log, issue resolution and validation of the fix -Develop, Document and Maintain testing strategies and testing scenarios -Improve quality, test coverage, efficiency and regression coverage. -Identify product performance issues during new product development. -Assist in post-implementation, continuous improvement efforts to enhance systems and applications. -Review and Maintain our current automated testing scripts/processes

UpsideSenior QA Engineer

Jul. 2023 - Jun. 2024Tampa, Florida, United States

UpsideQuality Assurance Automation Lead

Oct. 2022 - Jul. 2023Tampa, Florida, United StatesUpside is a marketplace focused on driving value to all points of brick and mortar commerce. People have more purchasing power on the things they need, businesses earn proven profit, and 1% of revenue supports sustainability initiatives in our areas of operation. It’s a win-win-win. At Upside, I am responsible for: -Helping lead initiatives to expand and improve on automated quality gating, SDLC, and manual testing practices. -Interacting closely with product, design, and engineering teams. -Testing and supporting consumer Android and iOS apps. -Creating and maintaining a strong relationship with global app developers and QA, in order to execute as a unified team.

Mad MobileSenior Software Quality Engineer

Feb. 2022 - Sep. 2022Tampa, Florida, United States

Mad MobileSoftware Engineer, Quality

Jul. 2021 - Feb. 2022Tampa, Florida, United States-Create, maintain and execute manual and automated test cases for multiple client sites and multiple accounts using a variety of tools such as mobile and tablet devices, emulators, etc. -Isolate, replicate and report defects and verify defect fixes within JIRA -Test product new features and enhancements on various physical devices and device emulators -Adhere to established ticketing reporting and workflow process -Participate in sprint planning sessions, daily scrums, sprint reviews, retrospectives, etc.

Clare ControlsQuality Assurance Specialist

Nov. 2020 - Jul. 2021Sarasota, Florida, United States- Independently develop test plan documents and manual test cases - Review functional requirements and designs specifications for low to moderately complex changes/systems for completeness and testability - Setup and maintain lab for functional and performance testing - Conduct testing using manual, scripting, or automated processes - Escalate issues in daily stand-up meetings and coordinates with the development team - Conduct root cause analysis and correlation of other system and/or problems of moderate complexity - Communicate accurate status of ongoing work to stakeholders - Recommend improvements to the testing processes to increase efficiency - Recommend product improvements for Intrusion Security System

Iconic Digital PaletteWeb Developer

Aug. 2020 - Jul. 2021Greater Tampa Bay AreaMeets with clients to review web design needs and preferences and provide advice on website design and maintenance. Along with a team of 2 other developers, in charge of building, testing, and maintaining sites on behalf of clients.

DigitalCraftsDeveloper in Residence

Oct. 2020 - Nov. 2020Tampa, Florida, United StatesDigitalCrafts is a 16-week intensive, full-time learning program. Students learn full-stack web development and learn a variety of languages, tools and frameworks, including: Python, JavaScript, Node, Express, React, and much more. As a Developer-in-Residence: Instill the DigitalCrafts culture in the new group of builders. Support each and every student and continue building on my skills. Support Lead Instructor with lessons, and assisting students in understanding the lessons. Instruct students under the direction and guidance of the lead instructor. Work with students on an individual and small group basis to reinforce learning concepts, help complete assignments, and improve performance. Provide tutoring to students in need of extra attention with coordination from instructors and students.

Kastle Kreative, L.L.C. Self Employed

May. 2018 - Aug. 2020Riverview, FLOwner of Kastle Kreative L.L.C., a drone services provider for the Tampa Bay Area. Aerial photography and videography for real estate and special events.

Tyto MediaReal Estate Photographer- Commercial Drone Pilot

Jun. 2019 - Jan. 2020Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaAssists real estate agents in marketing homes by capturing interior, exterior, and aerial photos of the home and surrounding property. Responsible for developing long-term business relationships with realtors and real estate firms by consistently delivering high quality photographs and videos, as well as educating clients about the proprietary software used in image capture.

Risk Management, Inc.Law Clerk, Editor

Aug. 2014 - Jul. 2016Maple GrovePerform legal research, compose memoranda, interface with government agencies, edit textbook chapters for final publication.

VLN Brief Legal Services Clinic at the Dignity CenterLegal Clinic Assistant

Aug. 2014 - May. 2015Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaPerform pre-screening and orienting clients to the brief services clinic, file management, conflict checks, managing client flow, aiding volunteer attorneys in following the proper clinic processes, assist attorneys during client interviews.

Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, P.L.L.P.Law Clerk

May. 2014 - Aug. 2014Lake Elmo, MNPerform legal research, compose inter-office memoranda, and interface with government licensure agencies.

Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, P.L.L.P.Health Law Extern

Jan. 2014 - Aug. 2014Lake ElmoPerformed legal research, composed inter-office memoranda, and interfaced with government agencies. Attended mediation, oral arguments before the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals, prepared documents and presentations for CLEs, and attended depositions.

Javier De La Garza M.D.Billing Clerk

Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2014Brownsville, Texas; Austin, TexasWorked as purchasing associate and advisor, technical support, and billing clerk.

Austin EnergyCustomer Service Intern

Aug. 2010 - Dec. 2010Worked with the Customer Assistance Program to analyze applications for financial assistance, and created companywide policies pertaining to the handling of elderly, medically vulnerable, and financially burdened customer accounts