Tawana Jones

About Tawana Jones

These pretzels are making me thirsty!\"- A Seinfeld favorite that sums up my approach to solving complex challenges in the ever-evolving field of Software Quality Assurance.With a decade of experience, including roles as a Software Quality Analyst and Manager and leading an ERG, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. As a performance engineer and certified Scrum Master, I\'ve navigated the intricate landscape of SQA, excelling in manual and automated testing.My journey involves collaborating with development and product teams in fast-paced, agile environments, where I\'ve played a pivotal role in developing and executing QA processes and techniques. Passionate about my work, I\'ve started to learn more about how quality and security play a vital role in the development process. Described by colleagues as flexible, patient, a great communicator, and a fast learner, my years of customer service and IT knowledge underscore the importance of team development, relationship building, and interpersonal skills.Beyond my professional endeavors, I advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and a community service champion. If you\'re a Seinfeld enthusiast, share my passion for DE & I, or want to connect and learn more about my multifaceted background, feel free to reach out via my profile or email.

Experience

1. Director Quality Engineering

   Atrius

   Apr 2022 — Present

   Define and implement quality processes that allow for effective deployment of web/mobile applications and embedded software devices- Set and measure Quality KPIs, provide regular feedback to leadership and provide feedback on how to achieve goals- Analyze requirements and ensure the testing strategy is aligned to a risk-based approach while mitigating risk exposure within all phases of project- Actively collaborate with developers, QE team, product owners, and cross-functional teams to shape the product and deliver high quality product releases- Promote QA/QE standards and best practices across cross-functional teams- Serve as Co-Chair of our MAGIC (Minorities Amplifying Growth, Inclusion, and Community) ERG Group

Education

• Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Bachelor's of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

  2005 — 2010

• Boston University

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

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Requirements Analysis
• Regression Testing
• Scrum Master
• Visual C#
• Visual C++
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Test Planning
• Testing
• User Acceptance Testing
• Java
• Smoke Testing
• Leadership
• Agile Methodologies
• Performance Testing
• Customer Service
• Sql
• Microsoft Office
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Quality Assurance
• Test Automation
• Loadrunner