Kimberly Tarr

Results-driven Software QA professional with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality web, API, and database-driven applications across financial services and technology organizations. I specialize in manual testing, test strategy development, and defect lifecycle management within Agile environments, consistently ensuring reliable and scalable product performance. Throughout my career, I have led end-to-end testing initiatives for multiple business-critical applications, aligning quality practices with stakeholder requirements and improving delivery outcomes. I’ve driven measurable impact, including reducing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities by over 90% (from 75 to 7) through strategic vulnerability management using Qualys, and decreasing regression testing time by 20% during fast-paced sprint cycles. I also developed a library of 300+ reusable test cases that contributed to reducing manual testing efforts by 75% and accelerating automation readiness. I bring strong expertise in tools such as Jira, Postman, SQL, and Qualys, along with deep experience in cross-browser and API testing. Known for my attention to detail and collaborative mindset, I partner closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure software quality at every stage. I am currently seeking remote QA opportunities where I can contribute my experience to deliver reliable, secure, and user-focused software solutions while continuing to grow in automation and modern testing practices.