Dusty Juhl
Ankeny, Iowa
dustyjuhl@gmail.com
(515) 450-7756
About
Experienced software tester with over ten years of software development experience; experienced QA Lead, Analyst, and Tester performing API, functional, database, regression, accessibility and UI testing of web-based applications for web, mobile, and desktop applications; experienced in sales, enrollment, invoicing, payment, data collection, and reporting systems across a wide variety of industries including agriculture, retail, insurance, health care, staffing, home mortgage, and security.
Skills
| Platform: | Windows 7, Windows 10, Linux Ubuntu, Mac OS, Android, iOS |
| Browsers: | IE11, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari |
| CI / CD: | Jenkins, Bitbucket, Git, Subversion |
| Cloud: | Azure Data Factory, Portal, and Storage Explorer |
| IDE: | Visual Studio 2015 |
| Applications: | Atom, GitHub, Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, Publisher, Visio, Visual Studio Code |
| Databases: | SQL Server, mySQL, Oracle |
| DBMS: | SQL Server Management Studio, MySQL Workbench, phpMyAdmin, Oracle SQL Developer, PL/SQL Developer |
| Languages: | HTML, SQL, XML |
| Methodologies: | Agile Scrum / Kanban |
| Testing Tools: | Atlassian JIRA, Confluence; Azure DevOps, SharePoint; ALM/Quality Center; Postman; Fiddler; NetTool; MobileLabs; Selenium IDE; TalkBack, VoiceOver, Jaws; XMind, Mindmup, Coggle |
Employment
QA Consultant
Corteva (via QCI)
May 2019 - Present
Johnston, IA
Perform manual testing on a Scrum team implementing system configuration features within the Connex system platform. The configuration tool will allow Corteva to decommission ETLs from a legacy system, as well as allow for easier setup of future sales seasons.
QA Analyst
State of Iowa (via Beacon Hill Technologies)
Jan. 2019 – May 2019
Des Moines, IA
Sr. QA Analyst
ADT (via Dynamo)
Apr. 2017 – Oct. 2018
Urbandale, IA
Performed manual testing on a Kanban team building features for professional security monitoring; tested DIY IoT security devices for monitoring and alarm / dispatch purposes; tested hybrid mobile security applications using both a simulator and actual devices; participated in backlog grooming of user stories; created test cases based on acceptance criteria; identified test data; performed API, database, exploratory, functional, and UI testing in multiple environments using custom simulators and physical devices; analyzed test results, recorded defects and conducted bug regression; deployed new builds for testing via Jenkins and promoted builds to upper environments; screened resumes for other QA candidates.
QA Test Analyst
DuPont Pioneer (via Aureon)
Aug. 2014 – Mar. 2017
Johnston, IA
Performed manual testing on a Scrum team of 3-5 developers building payment features for a mobile sales application which processes 25% of annual sales revenue in just a two-week period—over $1 billion in revenue; performed backlog grooming of user stories; identified test data; created test cases, executed tests, analyzed results, recorded defects and conducted bug regression; executed weekly release testing of web and mobile applications; identified/consolidated tests for automation; managed defects using Microsoft Test Manager; participated in all Scrum ceremonies.
SQA Analyst
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (via Signature Consultants)
May 2013 – Aug. 2014
West Des Moines, IA
Performed ambiguity review of business requirements; executed manual system integration and regression testing of web applications; created test cases based on business requirements and functional specifications; generated test data; executed tests, analyzed results, recorded defects, and conducted bug regression; managed defects using Quality Center; communicated test status.
Test Analyst
Dice Holdings, Inc. (via The Palmer Group)
Aug. 2011 – Mar. 2013
Urbandale, IA
Performed manual testing on a Scrum team building features for an online job board catering to employers and job seekers; participated in backlog grooming of user stories; created test cases based on acceptance criteria; executed manual functional and regression testing of mobile and web applications; analyzed test results, recorded defects, and conducted bug regression; updated Selenium IDE test scripts; managed defects using Quality Center; participated in all Scrum ceremonies.
Sr. Software QA Tester
BCSSI (now GDIT)
Feb. 2010 – Aug. 2011
West Des Moines, IA
Performed ambiguity review of business requirements; executed manual functional, database, regression, and stress testing of web-based data submission and reporting applications; maintained/updated test cases based on business requirements and detailed design; analyzed test results, recorded defects, and conducted bug regression; managed defects using Test Track Pro; communicated test status to QA Lead
Sr. Software Tester
IFMC (now Telligen)
Mar. 2007 – Jun. 2009
West Des Moines, IA
Performed ambiguity review of business requirements; developed test plans, test traceability, test scenarios, and test cases based on business requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and GUI design; generated test data; directed test execution, defect reporting, status reporting, and bug regression for each test cycle; performed manual functional, regression, GUI, and content testing of web-based applications; managed defects using Test Track Pro and Quality Center; coordinated with overall project team to mitigate risk and impact of changes to project milestones and schedule; scheduled software releases to QA environment with deployments team; coordinated with a 3rd Party Vendor to conduct IV&V; testing; served as a Subject Matter Expert to Production Support for application issues in Production
Education
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University
Dec. 2001
MIS/Mathematics
Continuing Education
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)
Advanced PowerBI
Nov 2019
DeltaV Code School
Code 102 - JavaScript
Oct/Nov 2019
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)
PowerBI Fast Track
Jun 2019
DeltaV Code School
Code 101 - HTML/CSS
Jan 2019
Certifications
- CSM – (Certified Scrum Master) Scrum Alliance, Jun. 2014 - 2020
Professional Associations
- Des Moines Area Quality Assurance Association (DAQAA) Oct. 2010 – Present
- Vice President / Treasurer, DAQAA Board of Directors, Jan. 2016 – Present
- Communication and Marketing Chair, DAQAA Board of Directors, Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2016
- Agile Iowa Jul. 2012 – Present
- Des Moines Web Geeks Mar. 2013 - Present
- Iowa .NET User Group Jul. 2013 – Present
- Central Iowa Java Users Group 2013 - Present
- Communications Chair, Jan. 2020 - Present
- At-Large Board Member, Jan 2019 - Dec. 2019
- Association for Software Testing Jun. 2017 – Present
Publications
- Want to be a better tester? Keep a journal, TechBeacon, September 28, 2018
- Forget about Agile: Keep the focus on quality, TechBeacon, August 6, 2018
