Hello I'm

Steven Taylor

DevOps/Automation Engineer, Web Developer

 

About Me

Hello, I’m a Steven, qa engineer and occasional web-developer based just outside of Richmond VA. I have extensive experience with manual, api, automation, performance, and security testing. If I had to pick a favorite type of testing it would probably be a toss up between automation and performance testing.

In addition to testing software, I also love programming. In some respects automation scripting is essentially writing code/programming. I have worked as a developer in the past and still love building websites and applications when opportunities arise. I love learning and working with new technologies.

Chances are if you have a need that doesn't exactly match my past experience, I will have no trouble learning and contributing to your needs. With over 15 years of SDLC experience I bring a wealth of knowledge that will benefit just about any organization. Here are a few languages, frameworks, and skills I have experience with:

  • agile
  • aws
  • bootstrap
  • browserstack
  • css
  • html
  • java
  • javascript
  • jira
  • jmeter
  • jquery
  • lambdatest
  • mysql
  • owasp
  • php
  • postman
  • ruby
  • selenium webdriver
  • sql server
  • wordpress
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Work Experience

DevOps Engineer Mitratech

Mid 2021-Present
Responsibility :
  • Build automated deployments using configuration management
  • Manage build/release/configuration of production systems
  • Deploy and maintain CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments
  • Maintain up-to-date porcedure/run-books
  • Continuously learn new technologies

QA Engineer Roundtrip

Early 2021
Responsibility :
  • Develop automation scripts for new features
  • Develop automation strategy for regression testing
  • Support releases

QA + Release Manager + Automation Engineer Acuity ELM

2017-2020
Responsibility :
  • Build, Integrate, and Validate Weekly Releases
  • Develop automation scripts for new features
  • Execute and maintain regression automation scripts
  • Develop and execute performance scripts
  • Execute and evaluate security scans
  • Support and mentor qa team members
  • Support business and clients by setting up UAT environments

Implementation Analyst Monument Consulting

2016-2017
Responsibility :
  • Captured requirements with clients
  • Developed use cases based on client requirements
  • Developed regression and user acceptance test cases
  • Developed automated solutions to streamline implementation time

Senior Test Engineer + Supervisor NC4

2004-2016
Responsibility :
  • Developed testing processes and procedures
  • Supported and mentored qa members
  • Setup and managed test environments for team members
  • Developed automation solutions in various tools
  • Developed and executed performance test scripts using LoadRunner
  • Executed security scans using WebInspect and IBM Appscan

Education

Bachelor of Science Biology UNC Charlotte

Bachelor of Arts Anthropology UNC Charlotte

 

Work Samples

No Brain Train

Workout Generator Solution

Fun site I built out of my passion for fitness and test automation. Users can quickly generate a random workout after clicking a few buttons. Built minimally using javascript, jquery, css, php, and mysql, No Brain Train "takes the thinking out of planning your workouts." Please check out the site and let me know what you think.

  • php
  • javascript
  • jquery
  • css
  • bootstrap
  • mysql
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Exterior Additons

Exterior Additions is a professional home builder located in Charlotte, NC. I've developed multiple versions of their website over the past 20 years. Unique features on the site include an online estimator which allows potential clients to get a ballpark idea of what their dream project might cost. The client is always excited to keep building features that that distinguish their business from others servicing the same area

  • css
  • jquery
  • mysql
  • php
  • wordpress
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