Michael Helgeson
I have over 18 years in the Information Technology space and my passion is quality assurance across the software life cycle.
Experience:
I have extensive experience in Software Testing including implementing test processes and procedures, developing and implementing testing plans, test strategies, writing up test scenarios, managing the test scenarios and projects in CA Rally and ALM, writing up defects, attending and testing late night releases, testing in stage and production environments, performing End To End testing with customers, testing third party applications, testing firmware, testing websites, medical claims, client/servers and Java applications.
Cover Letter:
My name is Michael Helgeson. I am from Crystal, Minnesota. I have been a software tester for over 18 years. My goal is to acquire the position of Business analysts / UAT Tester / Quality Analyst / Software Tester. I am a demonstrated self-starter with a strong work ethic and positive attitude, excelling at coordinating multiple projects. I am dependable and well organized as well as a team player that can work with minimal supervision. I am hard worker with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. I am a good listener, I am honest, dependable, I’m able to meet deadlines, I’m well organized, detail-orientated, quick learner, I keep a positive attitude, and I can work with minimal supervision.
Hobbies:
I recently completed SQL classes and Power BI classes. I build PC’s, troubleshoot and fix computers both hardware and software. I am also learning HTML and Wordpress as a hobby. I am learning Wordpress and using Github to host this free website.
Skills:
I am competent in both Agile Processes and Waterfall Processes. Writing up Test Scenario Documents, Managing the Test Scenarios and Projects in CA Rally and ALM, Writing up Test Plans, Test Strategies, and Test Summary Documents for Presentation to Stakeholders.
I have Trained and Mentored Multiple new Software Testers. I have Coordinated and Manually Tested many Projects for Multiple Platforms and Applications (Portal, Networking, Reporting, Claims, Work Orders, Capital, and Blue-Chip Projects, etc.)
Mike Helgeson
Sr. Business Analyst
Software Tester
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Technologies: SQL, Power BI, CA Rally, Fogbugs, Bugzilla, ALM / HP Quality Center, Unix (Mac OS), Windows, Linux, Microsoft–Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, VMWare , Visio, Web Portal Testing, Genesys, Alere, Cyara, Java, Smartsheet, Splunk, Microsoft TEAMS, HTML, GetHub, Wordpress (RIPs: Caldera, Onyx, HP Kodiak)
Other Skills: 2.5 years as an Assistant Electrician, 3 years in Shipping and Receiving , 1 year of Computer Sales, 7 years working with Wide Format Printers, Color Management and 3rd party RIPs.