EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

18 years of IT with hands - on senior level and management experience in Software Testing/IV&V/UAT. Has served as Business Application Analyst, and Requirement Analyst. Has sound customer service, analytical, listening, writing, presentation, documentation, verbal communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Experience testing Client/Server application, Imaging/Workflow application, Web based application, RF Transceiver; and IVR/Call-Center systems. Experience in database/backend processing and validation. Experience in Software Testing Process Improvement, SEI CMM levels, Agile, Waterfall and several Software Development Methodologies, including The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) eXpedited Life Cycle (XLC) methodology. Use of various software testing tools. Familiar with DevOps and Continuous Integration.

TECHNICAL SKILL:

Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000/XP/7,/Mac/UNIX Sun Solaris environment.

Software: Serena Business Manager 10.01, HL 7, HP ALM v.11, SAS Enterprise Guide 5.1, PL/SQL Developer 9.0.5. Altova XML Spy, Mercury Interactive QC, RQM, TestDirector 7.6, DevTrack, Spyder. PVCS Version Manager 7.5, PVCSTracker 7.0, Compuware QA Run/QA Load, AccVerify, Jaws 9.0, Rational Test Suite, Parasoft SOA 5.1, ArcSight, VMware Remote console, Spector, CAST 4.2 Sql Builder, Toad VI, Kodak Imaging & Workflow, Avid & Virage Image software, Microsoft Office Suite, I.E. Lotus Notes Release. Peoplesoft HR software, Platinum (Accounting) software, Peoplesoft ERP, Siebel CRM/Vantive, Oracle 9i, BEA Weblogic server.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Columbia, MD

Sr. Test Professional

Responsibilities:

• Review, create & execute test cases from User stories, Functional Requirements/Technical Design and Software Requirements Design Documents, execute and track defect in ALM of (CMS) large web based Physicians Quality Reporting System (PQRS). Use of Altova XMLSpy to analyze healthcare quality clinical measures XML data, modify data, and create scenario based test cases. Create SQL querries in PL/SQL Developer v.9.0.5 and SAS Enterprise to validate backend & Business Intelligence (BI) Management Reports data.
• Coordinate formal and informal meetings and meet with BA’s/Requirements Analysts, and Developers to communicate, understand and bridge gaps in requirements and design implementation. Use of Serena Business Manager to perform peer reviews of SDD’s/test cases and document feedback as required.
• Proactively research, acquire and apply gained knowledge that adds value to testing assignment/project. Influence engineering designs and solutions to ensure quality and testability of pilot projects/products. Suggest industry testing best practices to program management staff for test process improvement.
• Perform functional, regression, acceptability, cross browser, system integration and end to end testing.
• Participate in defect resolution meetings, and weekly/daily test team meetings. Perform multiple tasks and all other duties as assigned. Work both independently and in a team environment.

Confidential

Windsor Mill, MD

Sr. Test Engineer

• Created test data, test scenarios, test cases, and performed system integration, user acceptance, and regression testing of (CMS) web-based Fraud Prevention System (FPS), a predictive modeling system capable of identifying high-risk claims and an integrated case management system. Performed back-end testing and data processing validation using created & formatted test data that fulfilled the JSON attributes specification. Documented and tracked defects to closure in HP ALM.
• Participated in JAD sessions, daily/weekly test team meetings, RRR (Requirements Readiness Reviews) & TRR (Test Readiness Reviews). Analyzed Business Rules, System and Functional Requirements for testability. Performed peer reviews of testing documents/artifacts and provided feedback as needed.
• Worked closely with the requirements analysts and the developers to ensure that Software Requirement is clearly understood and provided feedback to Business Analysts/Project team.
• Assisted in coordination of User Acceptance Testing, engaged business users and other third party users as required, and effectively resolved reported issues.
• Occasionally worked flexible off-hours or extended hours in support of FPS project.

Confidential

Woodlawn, MD

UAT Manager

• Developed UAT test plan and implemented UAT test strategies for CMS) web-based Agency Project Management System for adequate tracking, schedule management and reporting of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Met with internal customers (business users and stakeholders), and analyzed requirements and documents, planned test cases and managed the UAT testing process.
• Reviewed, edited and finalized scenario-based test cases within the time frame stated in the development and implementation schedule established by the project team. Created and provided requirements analysis reports, requirements traceability matrix, test progress statistical reports and other management deliverables as agreed upon and within schedule.
• Participated in JAD sessions, kick-off meetings, requirements review meetings, project planning & resource scheduling meetings, and pre- and post- production deployment meetings. Scheduled and conducted defect resolution meeting, daily/weekly test team meetings, and pre & post testing execution go-no-go meetings.
• Assigned tasks to UAT test resource, and kept team abreast of UAT project plans/events etc. Conducted manual testing method - usability testing; negative testing and regression testing types.
• Developed testing management dashboard that provided management with daily/weekly progress status.

Confidential

New Carrolton, MD

Sr. Test Lead

• Performed integration & functional testing of U.S Dept of Labor large web-based Medical Claim Processing Application. Analyzed System/Functional Requirements for testability and worked with Requirement Analysts to close gaps. Interpreted and translated approved requirements and used cases into test plans. Interacted with development team on design reviews, and the testing team to devise and execute testing strategies.
• Used RQM to create test scenarios, test cases and test scripts, executed, documented and tracked defects to closure. Used RequisitePro to access, review and keep abreast of application requirements, and test case traceability to functional requirements.
• Facilitated and performed System Integration test and User Acceptance Testing sessions for the Siebel CRM/IVR call-center module of the Medical Claim Processing application. Conducted peer reviews, daily/weekly application design & development meetings, test planning, and test status reporting meetings.
• Provided guidance, coordinated and assigned tasks to testers.
• Participated in testing project planning, test effort estimation, and impact assessment to support project manager and partners.

Confidential

Oxon Hill, MD

Sr. IT Specialist - Test Engineer

• Analyzed IRS (Internal Revenue Service) IPS (Integrated Procurement Systems) web-based System/Functional Requirements for testability. Worked collaboratively & participated in Business Requirements reviews with requirement analysts, developers, and interfaced with IRS Stakeholders to understand CR’s (Change Requests) & fully test application changes.
• Translated approved requirements and functional descriptions into test plans, defined specific test cases for the test plans, created test scenarios for the test cases, executed test cases, and tracked test case results to closure.
• Created and maintained project’s RTVM for SIT (System Integration Test).
• Participated in peer reviews, daily/weekly application design & development meetings, project planning, test effort estimation, and impact assessment to support project manager and partners.
• Use of Test Manager to create & store cases. Use of RequisitePro to access, review and keep abreast of application requirements, and test case traceability to functional requirements. Use of ClearQuest for defect storage and tracking. Use of Clearcase to check-in/check-out work products.

Confidential

New Carrolton, MD

Principal Lead/Test Engineer

Oxon Hill, MD

• Reviewed and analyzed System and Functional Requirements documentation.
• Developed test plan, test schedules, test report, test case, and performed test execution of IRS (Internal Revenue Services) MeF Application.
• Prepared and reported daily/weekly test progress to senior management, stakeholders, and client (IRS staff).
• Interfaced with client (IRS staffs) in Software Development Review & TRR review, DRB review, and CCB meetings.
• Documented test cases in Test Manager, reported & tracked defects in ClearQuest to resolution.

Confidential

Falls Church, VA

Associate 6

• Reviewed vendor requirements, traceability matrix, system engineering documents and test plans for compliance, and made recommendations to vendor/client as appropriate. Reviewed and analyzed Change Requests to determine the scope of work and estimated the level of effort for testing application changes. Reviewed vendor’s Security Plan as part of IV&V process for compliance with FISMA guideline, Disaster Recovery plan, Contingency plan, Risk/Issue assessment & Plan of Action and Milestone plan (POAM); & Privacy Impact Assessment plan.
• Verified Traceability, Quality Assurance and Configuration Management processes for requirements through the SDLC. Inspected actual vs. expected results, and evaluated quality of code changes.
• Participated in review meetings for defect status, priority and information exchange. Interfaced & worked with the application QC team, development team, and business stakeholders to ensure continued successful development and deployment of Defense Health Services Systems.
• Developed test plan and procedures for verifying compliance with business requirements.
• Led a team of 3-4 IV&V Analysts, and mentored Junior Test Analysts. Provided status updates and communicate risks/issues to vendor/client/leadership team regularly.
• Created and executed test procedures using the requirements documents to thoroughly test and validated the functionality of developed application, documented and tracked defects in Quality Center.