Software Quality Auditor and Test Engineer Summary

The Software Quality Auditor role involved overseeing quality assurance, developing process documentation, and leading CMMI Level 3 compliance initiatives. Responsibilities included conducting audits, analyzing quality deviations, proposing corrective actions, and evaluating deliverable quality using specific checklists. The auditor also organized stakeholder reviews, maintained quality concern logs, and integrated findings into performance summaries. Contributions extended to process improvement by aligning documentation with standards, analyzing quality metrics statistically, creating quality manuals, ensuring data accuracy, submitting monthly reports, and supporting departmental objectives. Additionally, the auditor assisted in testing activities and achieved Nihongo Internal Certification Level 4.

As a Software Test Engineer for three years, including a project in Kobe, Japan, key responsibilities focused on software testing with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and communication. This included conducting HD and SAT|XM environment testing and overseeing the testing and validation of automotive infotainment software, particularly embedded systems. The role involved executing various black box testing types such as functional, performance, and usability testing. The engineer managed test data setup, reported defects, ensured compliance with quality management standards, and communicated results to supervisors. Proactive issue addressing, adherence to quality assurance protocols, and the use of Kanban methodology for daily reporting and issue escalation were also crucial, alongside demonstrating flexibility to meet deadlines.