Allen Johnson
Verified Expert in Engineering
Manual QA Engineer and Developer
Davao City, Davao Region, Philippines
Toptal member since February 3, 2025
Allen is a seasoned software development engineer in test (SDET) with over 15 years of experience testing software for companies like GoPro, Caesars Entertainment, Disney, and Nike. Specializing in test automation, he is well-versed in various frameworks, including Selenium and TestCafe for desktop applications. Allen also has expertise in Espresso and XCUITest, the native tools for testing Android and iOS applications, and is constantly seeking ways to improve testing efficiency and quality.
Portfolio
Experience
- Software QA - 17 years
- Manual QA - 17 years
- Website QA - 17 years
- Testing - 17 years
- UI Automation - 8 years
- QA Automation - 8 years
- Test Automation - 8 years
- JavaScript - 3 years
Preferred Environment
MacOS, MacBook
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on was implementing multi-locale support for mobile automation testing at Nike. It was an opportunity to do something no one else had done.
Work Experience
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer | Tech Lead
Symbols
- Built QA automation processes and procedures from the ground up to facilitate integration and unit testing.
- Collaborated with stakeholders, C-Suite, and cross-functional teams to strategize app development, deployment, and testing.
- Oversaw and led the implementation of automation testing for the application's UI, APIs, and SDK.
- Contributed to the training and development of the MCP-Server and the Symbols AI.
- Developed test plans, as well as led and performed manual testing of the UI.
Senior Automation Engineer
Zwift
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive training materials that support automation best practices and knowledge transfer.
- Designed and implemented a CI/CD pipeline to streamline automated testing processes and reduce manual efforts.
- Implemented UI and API automation testing, managed web release testing, and significantly improved the overall testing efficiency and accuracy of the deployment process.
- Created detailed documentation for testing protocols, which facilitated clear communication across teams.
- Developed and maintained performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of quality initiatives and drive team accountability.
- Mentored interns and manual testers to help them develop automation skills.
Mobile Automation Engineer - Contract
Nike
- Designed and expanded test automation frameworks for mobile applications to improve testing efficiency and reduce release cycles.
- Implemented multi-geographic support for Android UI automated testing to enhance coverage and reliability across different regions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address automation needs, ensuring successful project outcomes.
- Developed concise status reports that highlighted key achievements, challenges, and next steps for various projects to keep teams aligned.
- Mentored and trained new hires in implementing automation on the Android platform.
Senior QA Analyst
Deutsch
- Developed automation regression tests and QA tooling.
- Mentored QA colleagues and collaborated on project roadmaps to enhance team productivity and align testing strategies with project goals.
- Identified code-level issues using browser developer tools to enhance debugging processes and improve overall code quality.
Senior QA Analyst
MRM
- Executed cross-browser testing on desktop and mobile platforms to ensure optimal user experience across multiple devices and browsers.
- Coordinated with remote teams across different time zones to ensure the timely completion of testing objectives and project milestones.
- Conducted thorough reviews of test cases and automated scripts to ensure comprehensive coverage and minimize defects.
Lead QA Engineer
Beta Breakers
- Performed black and gray box testing, developed effective test strategies, and created use cases and test plans. Participated in Scrum meetings to ensure seamless communication between teams.
- Mentored junior QA engineers through training sessions and workshops, enhancing team skills and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Implemented automated testing solutions that reduced manual efforts, allowing the team to focus on more complex scenarios and increasing velocity.
- Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot issues and ensure swift resolution, fostering a culture of quality and accountability throughout the development process.
- Created detailed defect reports and tracked issues using Jira to ensure transparent communication and effective resolution between QA and development teams.
Experience
Portfolio Site
https://allenbrokeit.github.io/Portfolio/Education
Course in Computer Programming
Online Studies - Online
Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts And Science
Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Associate's Degree in Science
Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Certifications
A+
CompTIA
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Node.js, REST APIs, React
Tools
Jira, Jenkins, Mocha, Cucumber, Postman, Charles Proxy, Git, Android Studio, Xcode, IntelliJ IDEA, TestRail, Bugzilla, Confluence, GitHub, TestFlight, Claude Code, Claude, GitHub Pages, cURL Command Line Tool
Paradigms
Testing, Manual Testing, E2E Testing, Functional Testing, User Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Automated Testing, Automation, Agile, Code Refactoring, Requirements Analysis, Acceptance Testing, Refactoring, Mobile Development, Fuzz Testing, Behavior-driven Development (BDD), Unit Testing, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Scrum, Waterfall Development, Agile Software Development
Languages
JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Gherkin, SQL, Java 8, HTML, CSS
Frameworks
TestCafe, Chakram REST API Framework, Espresso, XCUITest, Selenium, TestNG, Swagger, XCTest, Appium, JUnit
Platforms
MacOS, Windows, Web, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Android, iOS, Linux, Mobile, Shopify
Storage
JSON
Other
Manual QA, Website QA, QA Testing, UI Testing, UX Testing, Software QA, Quality Assurance (QA), Test Case Creation, Regression Testing, Manual Software Testing, Test Management, Exploratory Testing, Test Scripting, Test Cases, Test Documentation, Bug Triage, Bug Fixes, STLC, Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), MacBook, Leadership, QA Automation, UI Automation, Mentorship, Mobile App Testing, QA Leadership, Computer Repair, Computer Skills, Command-line Interface (CLI), Cross-browser Testing, Documentation, Integration Testing, Test Planning, Testing Strategy, Agile Software Testing, Automated UI Testing, Web App Testing, Web Applications, Scripting, Test Automation Frameworks, Software Testing Automation Framework (STAF), Code Review, Source Code Review, iPhone, User Experience (UX), Acceptance Criteria, Game Development, Mobile App Development, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Code Auditing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, SDET, Creative Writing, Pactum, REST API Automation, cURL, Mobile Device QA Automation, API Testing, APIs, eCommerce, Tape, SDKs, Agile QA, QA Process, Programming, Collaboration, Cross-functional Collaboration, Debugging, CI/CD Pipelines, Waterfall, Gemini, Google Antigravity, Gemini Code Assist CLI, AI-generated Code, Artificial Intelligence (AI), iOS Games, CRM, CMS, Video Gaming, Online Gaming, AI Development, AI-assisted Development, Prompt Engineering, GitHub Actions, SaaS, Web Programming, UI Programming, GitHub Issues, A/B Testing, Waterfall Methodology, eCommerce UI, eCommerce UX, AI Agents
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