Justin Kurdila, MSIT
Senior QA/DevOps Engineer
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Charlotte, NC
Hello! I'm Justin
Technology professional with 10+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, and quality engineering. Skilled in managing GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, Azure resources, and ModelOps/AI initiatives. Proven track record of leading QA automation and building scalable test frameworks across dozens of projects. Strong background in SDLC implementation, test strategy, and execution of unit, integration, performance, regression, and API testing. Recognized for driving cross-team collaboration, training, and onboarding to improve delivery efficiency and software reliability.
Online Portfolio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2024 - Present
Lido Advisors
QA/DevOps Automation Engineer
Led QA automation using Python, Pytest, and Playwright, building test suites across 40+ projects and integrating unit, integration, performance, functional, non-functional, regression, and API testing into CI/CD workflows.
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Designed and implemented a unified QA and Development Framework (SDLC) for the DevOps department, incorporating CrewAI for intelligent automation, while also contributing to team training and onboarding.
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Managing GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines and Azure resources while driving ModelOps and AI initiatives.
March 2022 - July 2024
Senior QA Engineer
Revel Systems
​Contributed to the QA team by building various manual and automated test suites. Executed and reviewed unit, integration, function, and performance testing in Gitlab CI/CD pipeline.
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Designed hundreds of automated tests using JavaScript, Cypress, K6, and Postman test frameworks
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Built manual test cases/suites via Testrail
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Ran and reviewed automation in Gitlab CI/CD pipeline
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Released various services to production environments while monitoring Datadog performance metrics
June 2019 - February 2022
SaaSOptics
Senior QA Engineer
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Monitored, scheduled, managed, and debugged a variety of automated test suites comprised of over 190 automated tests
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Designed and implemented dozens of new automated tests using Python/pytest, Selenium, and Selenium IDE
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Managed and approved over 30 releases to production users on a monthly release cadence
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Executed robust pre-release manual testing
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Reviewed production error logs and documented bugs via Jira
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Collaborated with various teams: Developers, Product Managers, and Customer Success
January 2018 - June 2019
SaaSOptics
Application Specialist
As an Application Specialist, I monitored and supported the SaaSOptics platform while communicating and assisting clients on a daily basis. This includes working directly in a variety of systems including SalesForce, QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Zendesk, JIRA, FullStory, Stripe, Recurly, and more.
July 2016 - May 2017
HTML Subject Matter Expert | Technical Lead
SharpSpring
Served and excelled in multiple roles in an inventive Customer Relationship Management software company. In leading the HTML support team, I supported various areas of the application including the landing page builder, email designer, and form builder.
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Managed and led a team of technical specialists responsible for designing and building web pages, email templates, and automation based on client needs
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Specialized in front-end HTML/CSS design
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Jira documentation and bug writing/tracking
November 2014 - June 2016
Florida State University
Computer Support Technician
Functioned with a team managing departmental computers, network, domain, and technology maintenance. Responsibilities and tasks included:
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Responding to faculty, student, and FSU ancillary staff needs via a ticketing system
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Troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving various software and hardware issues
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Configuring and installing new computers including a variety of programs and licenses
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Executed preventative and restorative measures in computer and network security
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Managing official Florida State College of Social Sciences and Public Policy websites
EDUCATION
2019 - 2021
Kennesaw State University
Master's Degree
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Master of Science in Information Technology
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College of Computing and Software Engineering
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Dean's List All Semesters
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GPA: 4.0
2012 - 2016
Florida State University
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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College of Computing and Software Engineering
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Dean's List All Semesters
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Cum Laude
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Minor in General Business
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GPA: 3.6
Bachelor's Degree
2008 - 2012
High School Degree
St. Francis High School
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National Honors Society
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Mu Alpha Theta
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Bright Future's Recipient
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GPA: 3.7
SKILLS
JavaScript, Cypress, Chai, Mocha
K6, Cucumber, Gherkin, Playwright
GitHub, Gitlab, CI/CD
Regression, Functional, Performance, API, Security, and Database Testing
Testrail and Building Manual Test Cases
Managing and Scheduling Various Automated Test Suites
Python, Pytest, Selenium, Postman
CrewAI ModelOps, and MLflow
AWS, Azure 2x, and ISTQB 2x Certified
Agile, Scrum, and Kanban Methodologies
Expert-level Troubleshooting
Team Leadership, Onboarding, and Training
Certifications
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Reading
I enjoy starting my morning with a good book and a hot cup of joe. No better way to start the day
Guitar
Nothing more relaxing than picking away at the ole' wood. I prefer acoustic - Seagull, Fender, and Yamaha
Camping and Hiking
Spending time outdoors is always time well spent
Movies
Self-proclaimed movie critic, film buff, and cinephile
Gaming
I abstain from the console-wars. I enjoy gaming of any variety - PC, Playstation, Xbox, Switch
PC build
Recent PC Build Specs:
Intel SSD
MSI GeForce Graphics
Thermaltake Power
MSI Motherboard
AMD Eysenck Procesor
Thermaltake Case
16GB RAM
Music
I enjoy music of any variation: Classical Rock, Rap,Hip-Hop, Folk, Techno, Instrumentals, and much more
Sports
I manage two fantasy football teams every year - which I take way too seriously. I also enjoy watching basketball and football at the college and professional levels