SUMMARY:

• Seventeen combined years of software/system test experience on both UNIX and Windows platforms with a proven record of communication and team - building skills. Able to rapidly learn and acquire new skills while utilizing current capabilities in maintaining and assuring software and system quality.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software Languages: C/C++, FORTRAN, BASIC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Software Quality Analyst

Confidential, Colorado Springs, CO

Responsibilities:

• Formulated and executed test procedures for the verification of software updates
• Analyzed functional anomalies and devised/executed remedial action
• Utilized technical writing skills to compose original or augment and rewrite existing process documentation.
• Assisted in software update installation and testing.
• Analyzed and resolved software application anomalies on a daily basis.
• Analyzed and updated scripts (UNIX and VMS)
• Composed and executed SQL scripts for a variety of tasks

Software Quality Analyst

Confidential, Colorado Springs, CO

• Assisted in the creation and analysis of hardware/software application requirements
• Developed software test plans and procedures
• Created/edited test strategy planning documents for various projects
• Assisted in the creation of new product breakdown structure and sequential task descriptions
• Identified and classified software anomalies contributing to the successful release of new software applications
• Executed system and regression test procedures
• Developed a model for future software test process auditing

Senior Systems Test Engineer

Confidential, Colorado Springs, CO

• Executed unit tests covering the execution and creation of test and checkout documentation for GPS LADO software sustainment releases
• Provided on-site support during software installation at Vandenberg AFB for GPS LADO backup operations
• Provided on-site launch and anomaly resolution support for GPS LADO operations at Schriever AFB
• Interfaced with the Air Force customer in regards to software deficiencies, enhancements, and design
• Utilized ClearQuest to track deficiencies and problem reports discovered during testing and operations
• Developed the quality assurance presentations and documentation for the a.i. solutions Colorado Springs office, including AIS9100, ISO9100, and CMMI Level 3
• Designed, developed and maintained unit and system test procedure documents
• Executed unit and system test procedures for independent validation and verification of analytical tools
• Created maintenance and operations documents to increase efficiency of software application maintenance and implementation

Test Engineer Consultant

Confidential

• Provided test and analysis of Atlas-V rocket booster vehicle performance
• Performed independent verification and validation of pre-generated flight performance data
• Maintained unit, integration, and regression test case documents

Senior Software Test Engineer

Confidential, Aurora, CO

• Designed and executed unit, integration, regression, and system test procedures to confirm functionality of various software applications including those associated with the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) project
• Provided maintenance support of the test case library
• Designed and implemented training application to increase efficiency and productivity of the test group
• Successfully completed Confidential Six Sigma training

Software Test Engineer

Confidential, Englewood, CO

• Upgraded embedded system firmware levels for optical/tape drives and robotic data libraries
• Installed upgraded operating systems on platforms as necessary for test evaluation
• Conducted a variety of product tests during the development and sustaining phases of the product's life cycle
• Generated test specifications and test plans
• Wrote C and PERL test scripts
• Performed individual tests based on specific requirements
• Collected test data and compiled test reports and capturing supporting information in the event of test failure
• Configured direct SCSI attached and network attached test platforms/libraries for software evaluation/validation (including optical fiber networks)

Engineering Consultant

Confidential, Englewood, CO

• Utilized automated test tools to confirm functionality of various Confidential software utility packages
• Maintained and updated test tool scripts by implementing code change requests
• Participated in formal code reviews for new and revised software utility packages
• Designed and wrote test cases for various prototype software packages

Engineering Consultant

Confidential, Englewood, CO

• Performed online software test/evaluation for satellite telemetry, tracking and commanding applications
• Developed test procedures for and validated telemetry logging sub-system application

Software Test Engineer

Confidential, Littleton, CO

• Developed C/C++ applications
• Conducted software test/validation for various classified defense applications on VAX/VMS and UNIX platforms
• Performed real-time space vehicle sub-system test and simulations prior to software integration
• Successfully completed Capability Maturity Management Integration training for proposed Lockheed Martin CMMI Level 3 certification