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Experience : Unveiling a Track Record of Excellence
Greetings, Dear Readers!
Experience is the catalyst that ignites our growth, shapes our perspectives, and empowers us to embrace the beauty of life. It is through the tapestry of experiences that we unravel our true potential, discovering the depths of our resilience and the expansiveness of our dreams. So venture forth with an open heart and an adventurous spirit, for it is through the richness of experience that we truly come alive.
There is no greater sense of fulfillment than achieving success through our own abilities and hard work. However, this experience can also be humbling, as it has a way of deflating our ego.
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Regret, in particular, is a toxic emotion that arises when we reflect on past failures or shortcomings, realizing the amount of time and effort we invested in them. Yet, as we acquire knowledge and wisdom, the number of regrets diminishes, as we become confident that we have taken every reasonable step to rectify any mistakes. One of the significant benefits of experience is the ability to make more accurate judgments in ambiguous situations.
I firmly believe that there are no true failures in life; there are only experiences and how we choose to respond to them. It is through these experiences that we have become the individuals we are today, and they will continue to shape and mold us into who we aspire to be in the future.
Program Manager | QA & QC Leader
West 4th/ISI (SEC.Gov.)
Sept 2023 - Present
Lead a team of project managers, developers, and QA specialists in the successful execution of multiple IT projects for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ensure all projects and products align with agency objectives and support the SEC's mission. Provide strategic guidance, optimize resource allocation, and proactively mitigate project risks and obstacles to drive successful project delivery.
Project/QA Engineering Manager
ISI/SEC.Gov
July 2023 - Sept 2023
Test Engineering Manager
Clarus Group Inc.
July 2022 - Jan 2023
Led multiple cross-functional teams in program management, IV&V testing, Hub-OWB, CMQA, and the Commission Action System (CAS) applications at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Led the Enterprise Data Warehousing (EDW) project at SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), my role is to ensure the smooth and successful transfer of SEC's on-premises data to the Data Lake and the ACES cloud hosted on AWS. The primary objective of this endeavor is to empower SEC.gov with more accurate, integrated, and up-to-date data, enabling informed and timely decision-making processes.
Sr. QA Engineer (Lead)
Ntrepid Corp.
Apr 2018 - July 2022
As a lead of the QA Engineering team, I spearheaded the conceptualizing and execution of a robust end-to-end data verification and validation testing strategy for a range of social media data collection applications. This involved overseeing the entire process of exporting, gathering, analyzing, and reporting data with an unparalleled level of detail and accuracy.
Sr. QA Engineer (Server)
KoolSpan Inc.
July 2013 - Apr 2018
Successfully led the effort to integrate a web-based management console into IT environments using APIs and developed and executed end-to-end testing for 3 different environments. This integration provided management with the ability to administer secure communications and efficiently manage secure mobile applications in a scalable and secure manner.
Sr. QA Engineer (Server)
Metters Industries
Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
During my tenure, I actively participated in and collaborated on initiatives aimed at improving the user experience of Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Insurance Marketplace programs. Specifically, I focused on enhancing the usability and functionality of the MyMedicare.gov website and the Next Generation Desktop (NGD) customer support application.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Embrace every experience, for they are the building blocks that shape our journey, ignite our passions, and awaken our souls. It is through the power of experience that we truly discover the depths of our existence and the boundless potential that lies within us."