# Brandon R. > Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Boost Payment Solutions Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/brandonr I am an Oracle-certified professional with proven success in Test Automation Engineering using Selenium with Java, as well as in Java Development using Spring Framework. I have a profound interest in linguistics, having taken numerous courses as an undergraduate, along with actively learning the discipline on my own. I strive to combine my interest in linguistics with my experience in computer programming by studying computational linguistics in graduate school. ## Work Experience ### Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer @ Boost Payment Solutions Jan 2025 – Present | New York, New York, United States • Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for both manual and automated testing. • Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing for payment systems. • Ensure test coverage for all payment workflows and AWS-integrated services. • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or similar frameworks. • Develop and maintain test harnesses to support automated testing. • Continuously enhance the automation framework to improve test efficiency and coverage. • Collaborate closely with the development team, providing clear explanations of user stories and ensuring unambiguous acceptance criteria. • Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on testability and quality risks. • Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives. • Utilize AWS services (such as Lambda, EC2, S3) to support testing environments and automation processes. • Implement AWS best practices in testing scenarios, particularly for systems that are cloud-native. • Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues. • Prepare and present quality metrics and test reports to stakeholders. ### Software Development Engineer in Test @ Swisslog Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 | Remote Created test automation scripts using Selenium with Java to perform system, unit, regression, and user-interface testing for in-house warehouse management applications Engaged in the specification review process with regard to the testability of the requirements Reviewed developed code and derive test cases based on the available specifications Emerged as subject matter expert in all aspects of product development Provided periodic, detailed demonstrations of completed and tested code to the customer Led on-site, customer-facing acceptance testing Verified software quality during the commissioning of customer systems Provided remote second-level system support inside and outside of office hours ### Quality Assurance Automation Analyst @ Quantum Health Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area Created and executed automated front-end and back-end testing, validation, and production sign-off for bimonthly software development life cycles Spearheaded the development of an automation framework for a content management system that better processed client-specific business needs Improved and repaired data automation tests in order to generate Explanation of Benefits PDFs, validate consistent member-specific deductible information, and verify proper routing for Single-Sign-On functionality Identified, documented, and prioritized defects and bugs Defined testing strategy, scope, and priority Wrote detailed test plans that covered user story acceptance criteria and foreseeable edge cases Monitored and influenced strategic direction by participating in daily standups, user story review, estimation, and sprint planning Mentored newly hired automation analysts by providing instruction in creating and executing test scripts ### Software Engineer Intern @ Baylor Scott & White Health Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Austin, Texas Area Enhanced the ID Card section of the company's healthcare portal through code refactoring (C#) Trained with software developers as they completed daily operations such as navigating the code base, modifying or adding to the code base, and making pull requests Completed nearly 100 practice exercises in C# and JavaScript with software frameworks such as .NET and React ### Valet Attendant @ Towne Park Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Austin, Texas Area Valet Attendant at Hotel Van Zandt ### Front Desk Associate @ Courtyard by Marriott Austin North/White Lodging Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Austin, Texas Area Performed all check-in and check-out tasks Managed online and phone reservations Informed guests about payment methods and verified their credit card data Provided information about the hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities Responded to guests’ complaints in a timely and professional manner Coordinated with housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms were clean, tidy, and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs Maintained records of bookings and payments by adding entries to a database ### Client Satisfaction Representative @ Mood Media Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Austin, Texas Area Resolved system issues through troubleshooting Created service work orders for unresolved technical issues Analyzed accounts in database to assist clients with technical, billing, and account questions Entered messages into database with every client interaction Continuously learned about new products, services, and company offers and internal processes ### Library Assistant @ The University of Texas at Austin, Architecture and Planning Library Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 Lent and collected books, periodicals, and other materials at the circulation desk Inspected returned books for condition and due-date status, and computed any applicable fines Entered and updated patrons’ records on a university-wide database Sorted books, publications, and other items, and returned them to shelves or other designated storage areas Processed new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and computer software ### Academic Coach / After-School Tutor @ Breakthrough Central Texas Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Austin, Texas Area Provided academic support to middle-school students, particularly in the realms of Language Arts and Writing Encouraged good study habits and organization of academic life Communicated regularly with Breakthrough management and the students’ teachers so as to impart an update on academic progress ### Note Taker @ Study Soup Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Austin, Texas Area Took thorough notes in various classes, with the goal of making them available on the Study Soup website for those students with a registered account Posted notes on the website at least weekly Uploaded a study guide at least four days before a given exam ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts - BA in English Language and Literature, General The University of Texas at Austin Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 ### Certification in Java Development Austin Community College Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/brandon-russell37 --- Source: https://flows.cv/brandonr JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/brandonr/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01