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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 professional with three years of hands-on QA experience testing web and mobile
     14 applications, preceded by over a decade of regulatory and compliance based testing. Skilled in
     15 manual and functional testing, defect tracking, test plan development, and translating complex
     16 standards and requirements into structured test procedures. Comfortable learning new domains and
     17 applying AI-assisted tools such as Microsoft Copilot to support test script development.
     18 
     19 ## Education
     20 - General Studies coursework, Crowder College, Neosho, MO
     21 
     22 ## Certifications and Professional Development
     23 - [CompTIA A+ Certification](https://cp.certmetrics.com/comptia/en/public/verify/credential/c99f881dc871476f89b6dd50f3d59576)
     24 - [CompTIA Linux+ Certification](https://cp.certmetrics.com/comptia/en/public/verify/credential/35adbeb1b14a465ba38fc8d10a583acb)
     25 - Actively pursuing additional certifications in software development and testing technologies.
     26 
     27 ## Technical Skills
     28 - **Testing:** Manual testing, exploratory testing, regression testing, functional testing, smoke
     29   testing, defect tracking, test plan and script development
     30 - **Platforms:** Web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), iOS, Android
     31 - **Automation and Scripting:** Python, PowerShell, Bash
     32 - **Tools:** Git, Microsoft Office Suite, AI-assisted tooling (Microsoft Copilot, Claude)
     33 - **Operating Systems:** Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android
     34 
     35 ## Professional Experience
     36 ### Software Quality Analyst, Leggett & Platt (April 2023 – Present)
     37 - Test web and mobile applications (iOS, Android, browser-based) for functionality, stability,
     38   and correct behavior across platforms and devices
     39 - Perform manual and exploratory testing, including smoke and regression testing, to surface
     40   defects, usability issues, and edge cases before release
     41 - Identify, document, and track defects with sufficient detail for developer action; analyze
     42   patterns across test cycles to surface systemic issues
     43 - Collaborate with development teams to define acceptance criteria, review requirements, and
     44   provide structured feedback on feature behavior and user experience
     45 - Write automation scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell to extend test coverage and
     46   reduce manual effort on repeatable test cases
     47 - Conduct firmware and hardware integration testing bridging software and physical systems
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     49 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Research and Development, Leggett & Platt (June 2019 – April 2023)
     50 - Developed and executed test procedures for prototype products under defined specifications
     51 - Authored and revised test plans for new product lines
     52 - Conducted first article inspections and investigated customer complaints to root cause
     53 
     54 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Consumer Testing Laboratories (2007 – 2019)
     55 - Performed safety and regulatory compliance testing on consumer products across diverse categories
     56 - Researched applicable standards and regulations, translating requirements into executable test
     57   procedures and documented test criteria
     58 - Delivered technical documentation and communicated findings across engineering, product, and
     59   compliance teams