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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 experience testing web and mobile
     14 applications in a collaborative development environment. Skilled in manual and exploratory testing,
     15 defect analysis, root cause identification, and test documentation. Builds automation scripts using
     16 Python and PowerShell to extend test coverage and reduce manual effort. Methodical approach to
     17 quality developed over 15 years of technical testing and cross-functional communication.
     18 
     19 ## Education
     20 - General Studies coursework, Crowder College, Neosho, MO
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     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 automation technologies.
     26 
     27 ## Technical Skills
     28 - **Testing:** Manual testing, exploratory testing, regression testing, functional testing, defect tracking
     29 - **Platforms:** Web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), iOS, Android
     30 - **Automation and Scripting:** Python, PowerShell, Bash
     31 - **Tools:** Git, Microsoft Office Suite, AI-assisted tooling (Microsoft Copilot, Claude)
     32 - **Operating Systems:** Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android
     33 
     34 ## Professional Experience
     35 ### Software Quality Analyst, Leggett & Platt (April 2023 – Present)
     36 - Test web and mobile applications (iOS, Android, browser-based) for functionality, stability,
     37   and correct behavior across platforms and devices
     38 - Perform manual and exploratory testing to surface defects, usability issues, and edge cases
     39 - Identify, document, and track defects with sufficient detail for developer action; analyze
     40   patterns across test cycles to surface systemic issues
     41 - Collaborate with development teams to define acceptance criteria, review requirements, and
     42   provide structured feedback on feature behavior and user experience
     43 - Write automation scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell to extend test coverage and
     44   reduce manual effort on repeatable test cases
     45 - Conduct firmware and hardware integration testing bridging software and physical systems
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     47 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Research and Development, Leggett & Platt (June 2019 – April 2023)
     48 - Developed and executed test procedures for prototype products under defined specifications
     49 - Authored and revised test plans for new product lines
     50 - Conducted first article inspections and investigated customer complaints to root cause
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     52 ### Mechanical Testing Technician, Consumer Testing Laboratories (2007 – 2019)
     53 - Performed safety and regulatory compliance testing on consumer products across diverse categories
     54 - Researched applicable standards and translated requirements into executable test procedures
     55 - Delivered technical documentation and communicated findings across engineering, product, and
     56   compliance teams