Charles Ellis
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Arlington, Texas, United States
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- VAI Data CuratorVerity LabsNov 2025 - Jun 2026 (8 months)• Review datasets for accuracy, completeness, and consistency using defined quality criteria. • Identify and document errors, edge cases, and missing information to support remediation. • Apply written standards to support repeatable evaluation processes and reliable results. • Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify data requirements and validation criteria. • Leveraged knowledge of the gaming industry to curate and validate datasets for specialized gaming AI development, ensuring the models met the unique requirements of interactive virtual environments.
AI Content SpecialistHireArtFeb 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 9 months)• Evaluate content against documented guidelines for accuracy, clarity, and consistency. • Apply written rubrics to support consistent review outcomes across multiple workstreams. • Document issues and observations clearly to support follow-up and quality improvements. • Work independently within structured review workflows and defined standards.- QA EngineerAlkami TechnologyMar 2017 - Sep 2021 (4 years 7 months)• Participated actively in all Agile/Scrum ceremonies — sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives — supporting team rhythm, continuous improvement, and sprint goal alignment. • Collaborated closely with developers and product partners to clarify requirements, resolve blockers, and keep delivery on track across sprints in a high-velocity fintech environment. • Execute manual test plans, test cases, and scripts for web and mobile features; perform functional, smoke, regression, and exploratory testing to assess release readiness and product stability. • Identify, document, and track defects in JIRA with clear reproduction steps and expected vs. actual results; validate fixes and assess regression impact before releases. • R
- Quality Assurance AnalystGM FinancialMar 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 5 months)• Execute manual testing and regression validation across multiple application areas within a structured Agile release cadence. • Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and QA documentation supporting repeatable testing cycles. • Log defects and re-test fixes; document outcomes and regression notes for release readiness. • Work with developers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and expected behaviors; support pre-release regression checks using established QA standards.
- Quality Assurance EngineerMedAssetsJan 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year 3 months)• Design and execute manual test cases based on business and technical requirements; create and update test plans aligned to scope and acceptance criteria. • Perform regression and exploratory testing; document results, defect trends, and fix verifications for the team.
- Quality Assurance EngineerThink FinanceApr 2007 - Jul 2011 (4 years 4 months)• Execute manual test plans and scripts supporting fintech workflows across frontend and backend systems; assist with test data setup and environment validation. • Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA/ALM-style workflows; validate fixes and perform regression impact checks prior to releases. • Run Selenium-based automated scripts (C#) and coordinate findings with QA and development teams. • Maintain test documentation and collaborate in Agile-style workflows to clarify requirements and expected behaviors.
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- Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum.orgMay 2026
- IISTQB Foundation LevelJan 2015
- IITIL FoundationsJan 2012
- Graduate coursework, Speech Communication, Teaching AssistantTexas State UniversityJan 1994
- B.F.A., Fine Arts (Theater Performance; Speech & Debate)University of Texas at ArlingtonJan 1993