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Karen Meriweather

Columbia

Summary

Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Access Control Officer

TechUSA
05.2023 - Current
  • Investigated complaints and documented findings.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Screened bags with physical inspections, wands, and x-ray technology.

Systems Engineer

CACI
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed system integration efforts to optimize performance and security compliance.
  • Maintained stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems supporting organizational functions.
  • Verified compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.
  • Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Northrop Grumman
06.2019 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
  • Drove corrective actions to accomplish project closure and recurrence control.
  • Resolved technical issues and forecasted troubleshooting complications during software trials.
  • Supported product managers and development teams across phases of testing from planning to execution, troubleshooting and reporting within high-volume, agile environment.
  • Conducted system assessments to ensure operational effectiveness and security

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Lockheed Martin
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Supported trouble sites to mitigate obstacles and foster successful client delivery.
  • Collaborated with QA analysts to establish, meet and maintain quality assurance thresholds based on best-practice tools.
  • Led software verification and validation processes for classified programs.
  • Applied Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Inducted into the Operations Hall of Fame for contributions to quality assurance.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Raytheon
10.2014 - 06.2017
  • Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
  • Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
  • Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
  • Partnered with leadership team to develop automation strategy and execution plan.
  • Worked with stakeholders and team members on quality assurance efforts for hardware components.
  • Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
  • Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Engineering

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Skills

  • Perimeter security
  • Facility Access control
  • Surveillance monitoring
  • Security systems expertise

Timeline

Access Control Officer

TechUSA
05.2023 - Current

Systems Engineer

CACI
10.2021 - 11.2022

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Northrop Grumman
06.2019 - 10.2021

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Lockheed Martin
06.2017 - 06.2019

Quality Assurance Engineer

Raytheon
10.2014 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Computer Engineering

Indiana State University

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