Rodney Smith

About Rodney Smith

I am a results-driven professional with a proven track record of excellence in my work. My dedication, efficiency, and attention to detail have earned me consistent recognition from leadership and corporate teams, including awards and yearly bonuses for my contributions.I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my problem-solving skills, strong work ethic, and commitment to teamwork to deliver high-quality results. My ability to adapt, learn quickly, and take on new challenges ensures that I consistently exceed expectations and help organizations achieve their goals. With a passion for continuous improvement and innovation, I am dedicated to adding value through collaboration, strategic thinking, and effective execution in every project I undertake.Technical Skills• Programming & Technologies:o JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Ruby on Rails, React, Java.• Tools & Platforms: o JIRA, Confluence, SQL Databases, Microsoft Office• Certifications:o Scrum Master Safe6.0, Software Engineering, HyperScience Academy, AWS Cloud Practitioner

Experience

1. Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer

   IBM

   Aug 2022 — Present · Rocket Center, WV, US

   I work in a fast-paced Agile environment supporting system reliability, platform testing, and delivery execution. I own the end-to-end Jira ticket lifecycle, ensuring work is properly documented, prioritized, tested, and completed in alignment with business and technical requirements.My role includes hands-on platform testing within the Hyperscience environment, where I support internal testing, submissions, and validation activities. I configure and validate field identification, tagging logic, and layout structures to ensure accurate data capture and workflow performance.I create and maintain clear, structured documentation in Confluence that serves as a primary reference for internal teams. I collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and product stakeholders to translate requirements into executable system changes, while supporting UAT and regression testing to identify issues early and reduce rework.I’m known for being highly efficient, detail-oriented, and dependable, and I’ve consistently been one of the highest-performing contributors on my team. Strong communication, organization, and documentation are core strengths I bring to every project.

Education

• Keyser High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  2005 — 2009

• Flatiron School

  Full-time Software Engineering Student

  2020