Me

About Me

Hello, I'm Drew McDaniel from Scottsdale, AZ.

I'm an adaptive software professional with expertise in Quality Assurance, Automation, and Agile Project Management. I specialize in Cypress with JavaScript for automated testing, ensuring seamless and efficient workflows. Known for being approachable, resourceful, and always ready to help, I thrive in collaborative environments where I can support teams and drive product quality.

With experience leading QA teams, I focus on maintaining high standards while effectively managing project risks and resources. Passionate about continuous learning, I’m always exploring new technologies and tackling challenging projects that make a real-world impact.

Testimonials

"Drew is a pleasure to work with! He is customer-focused and a strong communicator who isn't afraid to speak up and share ideas or provide insights. Drew is a thinker that is always evaluating processes and looking for ways to improve workflows and be more efficient."

Brooke W.
Brooke W.
QA Supervisor, Fullbay
Brooke managed Drew directly

"I have so appreciated working with Drew. I really love his leadership style—balancing a calm demeanor with a continuous pursuit of improvements. Wherever his path leads next, no doubt he'll make an exceptional impact."

Esie V.
Esie V.
Product Owner, Fullbay
Drew managed Esie directly

"We brought on Drew as a tester on a high visibility compliance project that had a very tight timeline. I was extremely impressed. He assumed the lead test role with minimal training and support. He is a quick learner. He oversaw all aspects of testing and ensured we had a quality product at time of implementation. He was a great find for us."

Scott G.
Scott G.
Manager, Software Testing, AAA NorCal, NE & UT
Scott managed Drew directly

Skills

Cypress Cypress
JavaScript
Postman Postman
SQL
Terminal
Git
Azure DevOps Azure DevOps
Jira Jira
Zephyr Scale Zephyr Scale
Confluence Confluence
Monday Monday
Figma
Slack
Teams Teams
HTML
CSS

Experience

QA Automation Engineer Intern

02 – 05/25 | Scottsdale, AZ (Remote)

Interning in an Agile tech startup while participating in a QA-focused bootcamp specializing in JavaScript and Cypress. Gaining hands-on experience in test automation, bug reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams under the mentorship of a Senior SDET.

Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

05/21 – 03/24 | Phoenix, AZ (Remote)

Led QA efforts for a SaaS workforce management platform, ensuring high-quality releases throughout the SDLC. Promoted from QA Analyst. Coordinated testing activities, integrated automation initiatives, and collaborated with product owners and developers to enhance product quality and optimize Agile release cycles.

Quality Assurance Analyst

03 – 05/20 | Tempe, AZ (Remote)

Contract via Cognizant

Conducted comprehensive front-end and back-end testing for an application migration project, focusing on UI functionality, regulatory compliance, and defect resolution. Worked within an Agile framework to support timely and efficient software releases.

Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

09 – 12/19 | Phoenix, AZ

Contract via Kforce

Gathered and analyzed business requirements from software teams to ensure project alignment with compliance standards. Led a major QA project, improving the quality and efficiency of software testing processes across the organization.

Quality Assurance Analyst

01 – 08/19 | Phoenix, AZ

Tested U-Haul’s in-house POS systems, resolving escalated user-reported issues and improving system functionality. Collaborated within an Agile environment to enhance software reliability and optimize user experience.

Quality Assurance Analyst

04 – 08/18 | Tempe, AZ

Contract via Tech One IT

Performed interactive testing for the Flight Operations System (FOS) Crew Scheduling App, ensuring the stability and usability of critical airline scheduling software.

Quality Assurance Analyst

03 – 08/17 | Scottsdale, AZ

Conducted exploratory and functional testing for mobile and web applications, focusing on mobile payment systems such as Square and gaming platforms. Ensured quality assurance processes met client needs and improved user satisfaction.

Computer Science Intern

2014 | Flagstaff, AZ

Processed Mars Rover images and data using SQL and Linux Command Line. Assisted with database administration tasks and contributed to data analysis in planetary research projects.

Education & Certifications

Codemify

QA Automation Engineer

Anticipated completion date: 05/25

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Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certification awarded: 08/24

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Bachelor of Science

in Computer Science




Contact


Scottsdale, AZ
/in/drewmcdaniel92
drewmcdaniel70@gmail.com
github.com/drewilliam13

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