David Lux

Experience

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  ORRTAX SOFTWARE INC.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2005

  Software test lead

  ● Test Lead: Led software testing efforts, creating detailed test plans, tracking progress, and ensuring all project milestones were met.● Data Center Testing: Conducted end-to-end testing of client-side applications against data center systems, using SQL queries to validate database integrity.● Website Testing: Validated website functionality and security for tax return processing, ensuring compliance with industry standards.● Defect Tracking: Administered PVCS Tracker for over 75 employees, managing defect tracking and reporting processes. Show less

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  Applied Discovery

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2007

  Quality Control

  ● Quality Control: Verified data integrity for third-party applications and databases, ensuring data accuracy in web-based applications.● Automated Testing: Utilized Quick Test Pro for website validation, enhancing test reliability and reducing manual effort.● ISO Auditor: Trained as an internal auditor for ISO 9001:2000 standards, contributing to ongoing quality improvements

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  LexisNexis

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2008

  Software Test Engineer

  ● Quick Test Pro – Utilized Quick Test Pro to execute automated website validation and acceptance tests.● SCRUM Master – Ran a sustainment SCRUM team responsible for supporting multiple sites. Assisted customer support team by troubleshooting reported issues and following them through the development cycle, as well as working with the marketing team to add any additional requested features.

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  RealNetworks - Games

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2011

  Sr, Software Test Engineer

  ● Senior Software Test Engineer – Tested secured and unsecured website functionality to ensure that all web pages and security settings applied as specified. Verified the user’s ability to download, install, purchase, unlock, and play various games available on the GameHouse site.● Quick Test Pro – Utilized Quick Test Pro to execute automated website validation and acceptance tests.● SCRUM Master – Ran a sustainment SCRUM team responsible for supporting multiple sites. Assisted customer support team by troubleshooting reported issues and following them through the development cycle, as well as working with the marketing team to add any additional requested features. Show less

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  Russell Investments

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2024

  Senior Software Quality Assurance Specialist

  ● Test Lead: Led onshore and offshore test teams in planning, execution, and release documentation for software projects. Developed test plans, test cases, and project documentation using Confluence.● Test Automation Verification: Verified automated tests created by offshore teams, ensuring proper functionality and test case coverage.● Jira/Confluence Admin: Supported Jira and Confluence administration, creating and maintaining project spaces, and providing training to new users.● LeapWork Studio Test Automation: Developed acceptance tests for various Dynamics environments, improving test efficiency and coverage.Scrum Master:Lead 2 Scrum teams to deliver new product features, improving team efficiency utilizing Agile bestpractices.● Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprintreviews, ensuring smooth and productive meetings.● Coach team members on Agile principles, enabling self-organization and continuous improvement.● Act as a leader, removing various obstacles and ensuring that teams are focused on achieving sprint goals.● Collaborate closely with product owners and stakeholders to manage backlog priorities, ensuring theteam’s work aligns with business objectives.● Track and report key metrics, including velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint progress, to ensuretransparency and continuous feedback.● Backup Jira / Confluence Admin – Helped support Jira / Confluence team projects. Built and maintainedvarious projects. Helped train new users on the proper use of systems. Show less