Hi, I’m
Michelle Garcia Salazar
Grifo Alto,Puriscal, San Jose
Summary
Accomplished Senior QA Manager at Oracle America, Inc, adept in strategic project planning and leading cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency. Pioneered process improvements, spearheaded the introduction of automated testing, significantly boosting process efficiency. Excelled in organizational development and problem-solving, mentoring a global team to achieve performance goals. Demonstrated expertise in both manual and automated testing, ensuring high software reliability.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Oracle America, Inc
Senior Manager, QA EPM
09.2017 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Hands on test management of multiple EPM cloud product software releases, including new features, regression testing, and security testing utilizing Scrum and waterfall SDLC processes.
- Management of manual and automated testing activities. Streamline testing processes by introducing automated tools, increasing efficiency and reducing errors.
- Lead, manage and mentor global team of QE engineers, across multiple time zones. Cross-train existing employees to maximize team agility, performance and morale.
- Train team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Program Management, Software Development and QE teams to ensure successful software releases.
- Monitor and analyze business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Define and implement organization wide quality processes in order to assist with risk management, product quality improvements and communication across teams.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Oracle America, Inc
Manager, QA
07.2007 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Hands on management of testing activities for HFM, an on premise product. Definition of testing activities for manual and automated testing, covering new features, regression testing and security testing.
- Lead, manage and mentor a global team of QE engineers.
- Collaborate with Project Management, Product Management, Software development and QE teams to ensure successful releases.
- Analyze and report bug finding trends, adjust testing based on results.
- Train team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Enhance product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Streamline testing processes by introducing automated tools, increasing efficiency and reducing errors.
Oracle America, Inc
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
09.2006 - 07.2007
Job overview
- Develop comprehensive test plans and cases, resulting in thorough coverage of all software components on MDM product.
- Improve software reliability by consistently identifying and resolving bugs during the testing phase.
- Review code changes submitted by developers, providing feedback on potential issues and assisting in the resolution of defects.
- Serve as a mentor for junior QA engineers, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Conducted root cause analysis for critical defects, leading to more effective resolutions and prevention of future occurrences.
Goodrich Aerospace Space Flight Systems
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
08.2004 - 09.2006
Job overview
- Develop comprehensive test plans and cases, resulting in thorough coverage of all software components.
- Improve software reliability by consistently identifying and resolving bugs during testing phase.
- Review code changes submitted by developers, providing feedback on potential issues and assisting in resolution of defects.
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects effectively while adhering to tight deadlines without compromising quality or productivity levels.
Education
Norwalk Community CollegeNorwalk, CT
No Degree from Computer Software And Media Applications
Skills
- Strategic Project Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration and Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Organizational Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Manager, QA EPM
Oracle America, Inc
09.2017 - 09.2023
Manager, QA
Oracle America, Inc
07.2007 - 09.2017
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Oracle America, Inc
09.2006 - 07.2007
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Goodrich Aerospace Space Flight Systems
08.2004 - 09.2006
Norwalk Community College
No Degree from Computer Software And Media Applications
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