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      1 # Chris Roberts
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      3 Lowell, AR
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      5 [chris.roberts@learningunix.net](mailto:chris.roberts@learningunix.net)
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      7 [(417) 342-1868](tel:+14173421868)
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      9 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-roberts-5808a63a7) linkedin.com/in/chris-roberts-5808a63a7
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     12 ## Professional Summary
     13 Software Quality Analyst with roughly three years of professional testing experience across web,
     14 mobile, and hardware-adjacent systems. Writes and maintains manual and exploratory test cases,
     15 documents defects with clear reproduction steps, and contributes to automation. Comfortable working
     16 in containerized environments and with AI-assisted development tooling.
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     18 ## Education
     19 - General Studies coursework, Crowder College, Neosho, MO
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     21 ## Certifications and Professional Development
     22 - [CompTIA A+ Certification](https://cp.certmetrics.com/comptia/en/public/verify/credential/c99f881dc871476f89b6dd50f3d59576)
     23 - [CompTIA Linux+ Certification](https://cp.certmetrics.com/comptia/en/public/verify/credential/35adbeb1b14a465ba38fc8d10a583acb)
     24 - Actively pursuing additional industry certifications in networking, system administration, and
     25 infrastructure technologies to expand expertise in enterprise systems and automation.
     26 
     27 ## Technical Skills
     28 - Testing: manual, exploratory, functional, and regression testing across web, mobile, and hardware-adjacent systems
     29 - API Testing: Postman
     30 - Defect Tracking: Azure DevOps (ADO), including reproduction steps, severity classification, and root cause context
     31 - Scripting and Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, pytest (early-stage, actively building)
     32 - Containerization: Docker, FreeBSD jails, LXC
     33 - Version Control: Git
     34 - AI-Assisted Development: Microsoft Copilot at work; Claude Code for personal projects
     35 - Operating Systems: Linux, BSD, macOS
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     37 ## Professional Experience
     38 ### Software Quality Analyst, Leggett & Platt (April 2023 – Present)
     39 - Write and maintain manual and exploratory test cases across iOS, Android, and web applications, covering functional and regression scenarios
     40 - Test APIs using Postman as part of functional verification
     41 - Document and triage defects with clear reproduction steps and severity classification in Azure DevOps (ADO)
     42 - Contribute to automation using Python, Bash, and PowerShell
     43 - Provide structured feedback to developers on user experience and feature design
     44 - Conduct firmware and hardware level testing bridging software and mechanical systems
     45 - Maintain and troubleshoot Git repositories
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     47 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Research and Development, Leggett & Platt (June 2019 – April 2023)
     48 - Tested prototype adjustable beds for performance and durability
     49 - Conducted first article inspections and investigated customer complaints
     50 - Authored and revised testing procedures for new product lines
     51 - Operated Faro Arm 3D scanner and produced inspection reports
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     53 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Consumer Testing Laboratories (2007 – 2019)
     54 - Performed safety and regulatory compliance tests on consumer products
     55 - Researched applicable standards and regulations to inform testing requirements
     56 - Evaluated samples and made test recommendations based on findings
     57 - Helped develop and maintain testing procedures
     58 - Delivered technical documentation using multiple reporting systems
     59 - Communicated testing needs and results across multiple departments
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     61 ## Home Lab and Personal Projects
     62 - Runs containerized workloads across Docker, FreeBSD jails, and LXC, alongside Linux/FreeBSD virtual machines (Proxmox, KVM, bhyve) for personal infrastructure projects
     63 - Uses Claude Code daily as a core part of scripting, troubleshooting, and documentation workflows
     64 - Automates infrastructure provisioning and backups with Ansible and shell scripting
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