Lawann Brown

About Lawann Brown

Seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience in software testing, SharePoint administration, web content management, and end-user support within high-security Department of Defense environments, including DARPA and the Navy. Holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, I excel at bridging technical requirements with business needs to deliver secure, user-friendly solutions that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.My expertise spans the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and test planning to vulnerability scanning, remediation reporting, and user training. I am passionate about leveraging low-code platforms like PowerApps and SharePoint to streamline processes, automate workflows, and ensure robust information management in classified settings.Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting complex issues, and maintaining mission-critical applications under strict security protocols.

Experience

1. Software Application Tester

   Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Darpa

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Actively participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for custom applications in a high-security DoD environment. Collaborate closely with developers, stakeholders, and end-users to translate business requirements into detailed technical, functional, and UI specifications, ensuring repeatable and testable acceptance criteria.Develop comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and cases—both manual and automated—while executing tests, documenting results, and retesting remediated defects until full resolution. Maintain up-to-date test documentation, create intuitive user guides, and deliver scheduled or on-demand training sessions.Conduct thorough vulnerability scans on custom applications, perform manual exploitation testing, generate detailed findings reports, and verify remediations through rescans. Provide dedicated user support by troubleshooting issues, identifying bugs, and ensuring applications remain fully functional post-environment updates, patches, and security changes.

Education

• ITT Technical Institute

  Associate's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2011 — 2014

• Gwynn Park High School

  High School Diploma

  2002 — 2006

• Accumentum®

  CompTIA Security+, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance