Skills and Hobbies

Core Competencies

Enterprise QA strategy & governance (10+ years) — Establishes quality standards that guide organizational outcomes.
Automation framework architecture (12+ years) — Designs structures that support long‑term automated testing.
Agile & iterative development (15+ years) — Adapts workflows to evolving priorities and rapid delivery cycles.
ISO 9001 compliance & audit readiness (8+ years) — Maintains disciplined processes that support formal quality benchmarks.
Regulated industry expertise (15+ years) — Applies structured controls to ensure compliance with strict standards.
Strategic planning & execution (10+ years) — Translates goals into actionable, measurable initiatives.
Process engineering & optimization (15+ years) — Improves workflows to increase efficiency and reduce friction.
Financial analysis & interpretation (10+ years) — Evaluates financial indicators to support informed decisions.
Problem analysis & systems thinking (20+ years) — Breaks down complex challenges into manageable components.
Cross‑system troubleshooting (20+ years) — Identifies root causes across interconnected technologies.

Leadership Skills

12 years in leadership, management, and senior roles — Guides teams toward shared objectives with clarity and structure.
Cross‑functional team leadership (12+ years) — Unites diverse roles to achieve cohesive outcomes.
Project & account management (10+ years) — Coordinates timelines, expectations, and deliverables across stakeholders.
Release management & deployment oversight (10+ years) — Ensures smooth transitions from development to production.
Mentorship & team development (12+ years) — Builds capability in others through guidance and support.
Stakeholder engagement & communication (15+ years) — Facilitates alignment between technical and non‑technical groups.
Expectation mediation & conflict resolution (15+ years) — Balances competing priorities to maintain productive relationships.
Public presentations & executive communication (10+ years) — Delivers information in a structured, compelling manner.

Soft Skills

Fluent Spanish speaking (since 1996) — Communicates naturally and effectively in Spanish.
Spanish reading/writing proficiency (since 1996) — Understands and produces written Spanish with clarity.
Clear, concise communication (20+ years) — Expresses ideas in a way that is easy to understand.
Adaptability in dynamic environments (20+ years) — Adjusts smoothly to shifting priorities and conditions.
Client relationship management (20+ years) — Builds trust through consistent, reliable interaction.
Analytical decision‑making (20+ years) — Uses evidence and logic to guide choices.
Process‑driven mindset (20+ years) — Approaches work with structure and repeatability.
Collaborative problem‑solving (20+ years) — Works with others to resolve challenges effectively.

Hard Skills
(Technical Expertise)

23 years in software support, QA, IT consulting & implementation — Applies technical judgment to ensure systems operate reliably.
20+ years managing multi‑OS environments — Navigates diverse operating systems with confidence and precision.
15+ years in automation engineering — Builds efficient automated solutions that reduce manual effort.
15+ years in black‑box and white‑box testing — Evaluates software behavior through structured and exploratory methods.
15+ years in Agile/Scrum test design — Creates adaptable testing assets that support iterative development.
15+ years in SQL scripting & database testing — Interprets and validates data structures to ensure accuracy and performance.
15+ years designing custom database solutions — Develops data workflows that support scalable information management.
12+ years in performance & load testing — Assesses system limits to ensure stability under pressure.
10+ years in API, microservices, and integration testing — Validates communication between interconnected systems.
10+ years in DevSecOps & CI/CD integration — Aligns quality practices with automated delivery pipelines.
10+ years with cloud‑aligned QA practices — Adapts testing approaches to distributed and modern architectures.
10+ years with Crystal Reports — Transforms data into clear, actionable reporting outputs.
20+ years with Microsoft Office & productivity tools — Uses productivity software to organize, analyze, and communicate information.
10+ years with QuickBooks & financial workflows — Supports financial processes through accurate data handling.

Personal Interests & Hobbies

Creative & Intellectual Pursuits
Writing fiction and strategic concepts

Reading fantasy
Reading sci‑fi
Reading dystopian genres
Puzzles
Learning new skills

Martial Arts & Physical Discipline

Judo
Uechi Ryu
Kenpo
Aikido
Jujitsu
Iaido
Kendo
HEMA
Football
Volleyball
Hiking
Camping

Lifestyle & Personal Enjoyment
Cooking

Grilling
Listening to music
Road trips

Gaming & Interactive Entertainment
RPG video games

First‑person shooters
Community & Service
Church volunteer work
Youth activity leadership

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I’m built from wide‑ranging interests and hard‑earned discipline—part strategist, part storyteller, part martial artist—shaped by the kind of breadth people call a jack‑of‑many‑trades, someone who learns fast, adapts quickly, and leads with steadiness.

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