Christopher Kent

Background

About Christopher Kent

Versatile T-Shaped Software QA Leader, adept at building high-performing QA teams and implementing sustainable testing infrastructure in unique business scenarios. Software's global impact necessitates a commitment to earning and protecting client trust with robust security, reliability, and user-focused design. Consistent ROI is achieved in the SDLC when a Quality-first approach is applied by breaking down complex systems to deliver scalable solutions that drive value. The best software emerges from empowered teams with the support and infrastructure to sustain them; give personnel a healthy, challenging, yet consistent environment that cultivates courage to solve tough problems, commitment to accomplish goals, focus to avoid distractions, respect for the team's pros and cons, and transparent communication that facilitates honest discussions allowing the team to generate solutions. All while keeping the Stakeholders informed and on the same page! “It's better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one, than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.” ― Les Brown Skills: Problem Solver, Avid Learner, Excellent Communicator, Black, Gray, White Box Testing, Build and Deploy Test Environments, Automated Testing, API Integration Testing, Log Analysis, Scrum, Agile, Kanban, Leadership, Mentorship, Training, Risk Assessment, Sprint Sizing, Product Optimization, Process Optimization, Departmental Optimization, Technical Reporting, Resource Management, Data Migration, Validation, Test Driven Development, TDD, Test Case/Plan Creation, Technical Documentation, Product Planning, Product Certification, Client Report Investigations, Cross-team Building Technologies: C#, Python, Java, Ruby, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Gherkin, Pytest, JUnit, Git, VIM, Node.js, Vue.js, UAVs, AI, VR, Radios, GPS, Vision Systems, Fiddler, NetMon, REST API, Wireshark, JQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Lasers (Classes 1-4), 360° & Mounted Camera Systems, STANAG Platforms: Atlassian Suite: Jira, Confluence, TeamCity, BitBucket, MS Office Suite, Google Office Suite, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft: Windows OS, RT, Kinect, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Linux 18.04 LTS+, Apple OSX, iOS, ERPs: SAP, NetSuite, CRMs: Salesforce, MATs: Marketo, SDRs: ZoomInfo, TCMs: Team Foundation Server (TFS), TestRail, Zephyr, Continuous Integration, Deployment: Octopus Deploy, Jenkins, GitHub, Slack, Tosca Commander, Postman, Gemini, Mulesoft, New Relic, ServiceNow, ServiceHub, GitHub, Slack, Oculus VR, Daydream, Xbox One, 360, Arcade, Games for Windows LIVE