Ivan Weiss Van Der Pol

Successfully led a cross-functional team of developers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver a robust and innovative Power Apps solution tailored for Sturgeon County’s unique operational needs.

• Architected and implemented essential core functionalities, including task management, case handling, and role-based access control, which significantly enhanced operational efficiency and user experience across departments.
• Developed and optimized backend automation workflows using Power Automate, which streamlined critical processes such as case creation, task assignments, and resolution tracking.
• Seamlessly integrated SharePoint for centralized document management, ensuring secure, efficient handling of attachments and case records while facilitating easy access and collaboration among team members.
• Collaborated closely with a UI/UX developer to enhance the application’s design, resulting in an intuitive, visually appealing user interface that improved user engagement and satisfaction.

Engaged in a comprehensive professional development program, significantly enhancing expertise in QA methodologies, compliance standards, and automation techniques.

• Participated in various training programs and workshops, achieving proficiency in advanced tools and technologies including Postman, Charles Proxy, MongoDB, and TestRail.
• Actively collaborated with global teams across Paraguay, USA, and Bulgaria, improving cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration skills while fostering a unified team environment.
• Assisted in the training of bootcamps focused on API Testing using Postman, contributing to the skill development of new team members.
• Played a key role in the development of automated QA processes utilizing Generative AI, which streamlined test case generation and significantly enhanced test coverage for complex healthcare workflows.
• Mentored junior QA engineers on automation best practices and quality assurance methodologies, fostering a collaborative learning environment and making substantial contributions to the professional growth of the team.
• Initiated and led a project to automate the conversion of JSON data to XLSX format, improving data handling efficiency and accuracy for client therapy data management.

Oversaw quality assurance for the Flyte Project, focusing on a website, a mobile application, and an FDA-cleared device to improve women’s pelvic health.

• Collaborated with developers and project managers to ensure seamless integration of new features, maintaining high-quality user experiences.
• Managed detailed documentation efforts to ensure compliance with industry standards and facilitated effective team and stakeholder communication.
• Developed test plans and strategies that ensured product reliability.
• Engaged in regular team meetings to discuss project progress, address challenges, and align on goals, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Participated in risk assessment activities to identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies, enhancing project resilience.
• Contributed to the development of training materials for end-users, ensuring a smooth transition and adoption of new features.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, applying insights to improve testing processes and product quality.
• Developed and executed test cases using Postman to ensure seamless API interactions between the mobile app and backend services.
• Generated test data in MongoDB to simulate various patient scenarios, enhancing the robustness of the testing process.
• Tested a mobile application that connects via Bluetooth with a wand, as well as a website for physicians to keep track of patient progress.

Performed comprehensive manual and automated testing, ensuring all new software features met quality standards before release.

• Actively participated in multiple stages of the software development lifecycle, driving enhancements in system architecture and functionality through creative and effective solutions.
• Created and updated essential documentation for testing protocols and software features, greatly facilitating future maintenance and upgrades.
• Automation Development: Developed robust Python tools to optimize test data generation, streamline XML processing, and automate report generation, significantly minimizing manual effort and boosting overall efficiency.