Jose Tamayo
Greater New York,-in/josetamayo1/
Manager Quality Assurance
Hands on global test leader and team designer, delivering growth and revenue results
Executive Summary
Energetic team player that leads by example. Built multiple QA organizations and automation frameworks from a single person team to full-fledged global departments
Accomplished hands on project and people leader with extensive experience in requirements gathering, user acceptance, operational readiness, and software system testing
Mentored and team lead helping to improve team members object-oriented software design skills using tools like Ruby, Java, Selenium, Python, Squish, Jenkins and Github
Certified scrum master and agile evangelist with an extensive experience in software test design across multiple platforms and industries including software start-ups, financial systems and medical devices, adhering to and accountable for the stringent regulatory requirements of the Federal Reserve, HIPPA, FDA (510K)
Improving SDLC process, agile development, CI/CD, TDD and automation implementation
Experience
GLOBUS MEDICAL Greater New York, NYMarch 2019 – Present
QA Manager
Manage the quality organization, testing software for integration with robotic medical devices
Adhering to and accountable for regulatory requirements
Automated testing of Windows and Mac desktop applications
Test designer, tactical and strategic leader for quality management
Architect and lead developer of automation codebases, built from scratch using Python 3.7 and Squish for Qt.
Created audit and metrics reporting system, providing senior management transparency into QA.
BNY MELLON, New York, NYJun 2014 – Feb 2019
Vice President Senior Group Manager, QA & Test
Enterprise Risk Integration Program Test Manager. Responsible for developing a strategy for the growth of testing services and user acceptance.
Completed multi-year effort to build and then enhance enterprise-wide management capabilities in compliance with Federal Reserve guidelines.
Reported quarterly improvements to highest-level executives in senior management and delivered pertinent details related to progress, status, and direction for all projects.
Spearheaded global team of 40+ quality assurance engineers. Created and improved testing standards, processes, and testing tools, ensuring compliance of established major project test methodology for portfolio of projects within Risk Management.
Worked with Program / Project Managers, Business Analysis Leads, and QA Test Leads, developed test defining documents and managed client relations with regards to testing by establishing and managing service objective expectations, setting project priorities, and coordinating and reporting testing progress.
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MORGAN STANLEY, New York, NYJan 2012 – Jun 2014
Vice President QA/QC (QAPM-TIR)
Directed teams of developers, testers, program managers and security professionals to complete work on Identity Management programs, achieving lower cost, high performance systems and programs in identity, entitlements, and security space.
Led firm-wide testing effort to consolidate and replace fragmented identity system (Identity and Access Management) within the organization, successfully achieving goal within 1 year.
Developed performance and automation test strategies test plan, test case deployment, and execution for immediate regression and quality assessment.
Piloted program to get static code analysis tools into the hands of developers, reducing risk due to insecure coding practices, and improved code quality and speed of delivery, ensuring constant innovation.
SECONDMARKET HOLDINGS INC., New York, NYNov 2010 – Dec 2011
Director of Quality Assurance
Planned and directed quality activities in support of Secondmarket financial exchange platform, successfully launching new financial exchange for illiquid assets
API and GUI automation using Ruby and Cucumber
Development of test frameworks using Selenium Ruby, Capybara
Managed an offsite team of 4 QA Engineers
Implemented Agile QA, improved QA management systems and metrics, allowing continuous deployment and integration.
PASSLOGIX INC. (Acquired by Oracle), New York, NYJan 2000 – Aug 2010
Director of Quality Assurance
Reported directly to CEO and subsequently worked with Oracle management team, ensuring accurate and successful transition.
Released suite of 5 award winning enterprise products, accelerating revenue and becoming industry leaders.
Initiated API testing of new mobile applications for both Android and iPhones.
Setup testing automation framework for localization and regression, using QTP and Winrunner, guaranteeing quick turnaround time and delivery.
Hired, trained, and managed multi-level employees for QE, QC, and BA positions, maintaining constant coverage and production.
Proficiencies and Skills
Experienced in vendor contract negotiations, budgeting, forecasting, logistics and quality management
MySQL and SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Data Mapping
JIRA, Ruby, Javascript, Jenkins, QTP, Winrunner, C++, Java, Selenium, Python
Test driven development, Agile methodology, Scrum master with excellent written, verbal and leadership skills
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology & Marketing, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
CTM: Test Management, International Institute for Software Testing, New York, NY, 2002
Personal Interests
PFF Ambassador – Convention speaker offering hope and inspiration to those affected with PF by speaking about his experiences, promoting disease awareness, and providing up-to-date information.
IM Triathlete & advanced open water scuba diver
