Career OverviewResults driven Software Quality Assurance Leader, focusing on financial, telecommunications industries and software development. Exceptional leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Great strength in Process Improvement. QualificationsLeadershipExcellent problem solving skillsProject managementStrong analytical skillsPBX TelecomTesting Education and TrainingUniversity of PhoenixChicago,ILExpected in2006 Bachelor of Science Business eBusiness-GPA University of Phoenix - Distance Program Bachelor of Science in Business eBusiness, 6 2006Training Call Flow Seminar 5ESS MTCE, Open Minds Open Doors, Managing Projects in Organizations, Quality for Project Managers, Routing Activities Concepts, Understanding Cold Fusion, various QA and PM training courses. Languages - Native English and Spanish speaker Work ExperienceFlowserve-Assistant VP - Software Quality Assurance Manager PMSaxonburg,PA,03 2008-09 2013QA Lead the successful implementation of software solutions. Develop QA Metrics for performance improvement. Conduct traceability reviews based on test cases in HP s Automation tool, Quality Center to ensure high quality standards. Maintain multiple QA environments with multiple releases. Work with staff on debugging testing issues and quality assurance fundamentals. Champion for staffing committee. Manage team of QA Analysts in day to day testing and requirements gathering activities. Responsible for performance reviews for onsite and offshore teams. Negotiate with stakeholders on timelines and managing scope creep. Coordinate end to end testing activities including integration, regression, functionality and UAT for proprietary government project with cross platform testing for multiple large scale projects. Work with technology teams to create timelines and release schedules. Provide weekly status updates for test execution status as well as defect updates. Create and follow project plans and test strategies. PM Responsible for managing and monitoring day-to-day operational aspects of projects, including scope, resources, deadlines, and risk for application and infrastructure projects. Build strong working relationships with the project team, stakeholders and senior level management. Consult with end users to establish specific hardware and software requirements. Implement Project Management best practices in accordance with Chase s Project Development Framework. Coordinate and train resources on project procedures in a Matrix environment. Engage third party vendors in integration, functionality, and regression testing. Create documentation for all project meetings and lessons learned events. Oversaw defect tracking, reporting and resolution process using Quality Center to identify repeat issues and improve releases going forward. Manage metrics for continuous improvement.CMEGroup, Formerly Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc-Manager, Quality AssuranceCity,STATE,11 2002-07 2007 Established and launched Quality Assurance department for Electronic Trading Engine application. Sit on hiring committee for the Electronic Trading Engine Team for staffing needs of Marketing, Business, Development, Integration, testing, implementation, and maintenance. Created and executed project plans timelines and test plans for all projects. Provided senior management with project status, potential risks, defect status, and business consultation. Prepared reports and graphic illustrations of findings and summarized results with a focus on business decisions. Managed and mentored a staff of eighteen Quality Assurance members for the successful completion of Electronic Trading Engine projects. Investigated various automation tools and identified best tool for the needs of the business. Also made arrangements to have a dedicated resource to help educate QA staff on the use of said tool. Management responsibilities included staffing QA Analysts, acting as single point of contact for all quality management issues, and primary interface between Marketing and Development. Responsible for Quality Assurance annual budget of 500,000 - 900,000. Implemented framework for streamlined quality management by establishing standards and processes including quality checklists, test strategy, test plans, test scripts and traceability matrices for the iterative and RUP methodologies. Analyzed risks and provided metrics for mitigation management of risks. Authored and published QA process document, generated QA product entrance and exit criterion lists, and various Power Point presentations. Oversaw testing projects for manual, end to end, systems, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT). SkillsIntegration, Integrator, Metrics, Project Plans, Qa, Quality Assurance, Staffing, Testing, Uat, Best Practices, Business Requirements, Cases, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Offshore, Project Development, Project Management, Qa Management, Regression Testing, Requirements Gathering, Software Quality Assurance, Software Requirements, Solutions, Test Cases, Acceptance Testing, Arrangements, Budget, Maintenance, Marketing, Mitigation, Qa Process, Rup, Test Plans, Test Scripts, Trading, User Acceptance, User Acceptance Testing, Assurance Testing, Client Services, Data Analysis, Increase, Integration Testing, Marketing Analysis, Mentor, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance Testing, Receivables, San, Software Development, Storage Area Network, Structured Software, System Integration, Telecommunications, Cold Fusion, Ebusiness, Managing Projects, Training  SEP  Who We Are Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and WeBull, and more than 20 million of our clients customers. Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, and Belfast. If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company2021 Best API Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards About This Role As a Principal Cloud Software Engineer at Apex Silver, you are responsible for design and development of software code. You will help lead other developers in the design and development of financial services applications that integrate with cloud-based services. You are a results oriented leader who can lead a team to exceed client expectations. You perform hands-on work required to meet service level requirements. You will lead by example. Key Responsibilities Coordinate with your cross functional product development team and members of the software development teamOversee and provide guidance to other development team membersDesign and develop highly performant large scale financial services applicationsImplement robust CICD processesAdhere to Silvers coding standardsKeep up-to-date with industry trends and technology developments Skills Requirements Requires a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 10 years of experienceExtensive knowledge of software development processesExtensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of implementing serverless solutions using AWS lambda, SQS, EventBridgeExtensive knowledge of Cloud Databases AWS RDSAurora, DynamoDBExtensive knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code deployment tools like CloudFormation templates, TerraformExtensive knowledge of AWS Cloud Technologies (EC2, RDS, Amazon MQ, S3, API Gateway, etc.)Extensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of CICD processes and tools like like BitBucket and PipelinesKnowledge of Java and SQLSolid experience in coding object oriented softwareKnowledge of javascript and front-end web frameworksPossess strong knowledge of fintech, investment services clearingcustody, best practices, and proceduresExcellent communication, organizational, analytical and team building skillsLead and direct the work of others Demonstrates strong problem solving skills, process driven mindset, resourcefulness, and the ability to meet responsibilities with minimal direct oversight engineering mid-senior full-time OUR REWARDS We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices. AFS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.