SUMMARY

• Developed and coordinated strategy for teh automation of Inventory Forecasting/Publisher Portal Reports testing for which I developed Java & Python applications that queried Oracle/MySQL DBs and integrated to a Selenium framework.
• Developed test strategy and procedures for validating signaling gateway interface and Intelligent Network call flows for new Comverse Real - time Billing System.
• Produced scripting style for supporting multiple IN call scenarios, load traffic scenarios, and batch regression testing using internal scripting language for Comverse IN Real-Time Billing testing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, PA/New York, NY

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed test plans, procedures, and applications for testing Open Ad Stream, Publisher side Adserver integrated with Sell/Demand Side Platform and a Web Analytics engine. As well as for 247Connect a time saving solution for Advertiser to Publisher Campaign deal management and Inventory access.
• Perform testing of Connect, Inventory Management Reports, OAS Count Manager Application, Log Processor. Defect management using Bugzilla.
• Developed automated test applications/scripts in Java, Python, and Perl for Oracle/MySQL back-end data retrieval, traffic generation, data reduction and data transfer mapping to QTP data forms using XML files of my design.
• Configuration Management of test scripts using Tortoise SVN.
• Utilized SQL and PS/SQL Developer with Oracle 11/10 databases for table queries and edits.
• Use of Wireshark for http data captures.
• Selenium/JUnit/TestNG and minor exposure to HP QTP.

Confidential, Laurel, NJ

Systems Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed test plans, procedures, and Perl/Shell scripts for testing Signalware, a middleware-based advanced signaling service platform.
• Executed test cycles using Agile methodologies while maintaining TL9000 compliance.
• Developed automated test scripts in Perl and shell for test set-up and validations.
• Performed TCP/IP network provisioning on Solaris 10 and Red Hat 5/4 for inter-computer communications.
• Utilized Doors for test plans development, requirements management and tracing.
• Utilized Synergy for defect management tracing.
• Used Inet and Wireshark analyzer test tools to diagnose and examine signaling message contents and statistics as well as other in-house test tools.
• Tested script archiving using Clear Case.

Confidential, Moorestown, NJ

Test Planning & Coordination Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Test Definition Group Assignment
• Developed test procedures for testing production Aegis Weapon Systems (AWS) in teh areas of initial light off, diagnostics, and functionality.
• LIMS Test Engineering Group Assignment | Oct 2006 - May 2007
• Supported Test and Evaluation effort for teh Logistics Information Management System (LIMS) based on Mincom Ellipse™ version 6.0, which is an enterprise resource planning solution adapted to meet U.S. Coast Guard needs in teh areas of Supply Change, Maintenance, and Aviation Assets Management.
• Utilized teh following software packages to manage teh test efforts:
• Test Director for test procedures
• Doors for requirements management and tracing.
• American Shield Initiative (ASI) / Aegis Development Tests
• Developed lab requirements for ASI testing.
• Developed system test plans/procedures for Aegis baseline tests using USN specifications.

Confidential, Mt. Laurel, NJ

Systems Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed system test procedures from telecom and internal specifications and conduct validation testing, used in certifying ongoing enhancements and new features to teh capabilities of teh Comverse’s Real-Time Billing System (RTBS).
• Tested RTBS compatibility with SS7 MSC, SGSN, and GMSC switches running IN protocols. Developed test scripts in T-Language (C like language) to simulate and validate system handling of INAP, CAMEL2, CAMEL3 SMS, CAMEL3 GPRS, IS-826, and ISUP protocol call flows.
• Executed protocol test scripts in a UNIX environment running Ulticom’s Signalware middleware.
• Configured teh test network system for teh in-house test beds.
• Performed application level testing for Real-Time Billing service interface.
• Wrote UNIX shell scripts for data reduction primarily using SED & AWK.
• Utilized SQL and PS/SQL Developer with Oracle 8.7.1 databases for table queries and edits.
• Coded in Java2 a test aid application for Call Detail Record (CDR) viewing and data mining.
• Coded in TCL & Expect a test utility to measure our applications for CPU usage, performance and memory utilization as an aid to detect memory leaks.

Confidentia, Laurel, NJ

Product Verification Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Conducted product verification testing, wrote test plans and test procedures, documented discrepancies, developed test scripts in IBM REXX, and demonstrated systems for customers for teh following product lines:
• 7VIEW - SS7 / GSM Network Management and Analysis system.
• 2700 LAN/WAN Matrix Switch - Physical Layer WAN/LAN switching management system.
• INTERVIEW-WAN/SS7/ATM Programmable Protocol Analyzer/Emulator/Data Wizard.
• Tested these products for proper system operation in accordance to internal specifications.
• Certified for ANSI, CCITT, and ETSI specification compliance physical interfaces such as RS-232, V.35, RS-449, X.21, T-1, etc and protocols such as SS7, GSM, Frame Relay, PPP, ISDN, SNMP, etc.
• Used INTERVIEWs, FireBerds 6000, SNIFFERs, and breakout boxes to test these product lines.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows 7/XP, Solaris 10, Red Hat 5, Unixware 7.x, MacOS 10.x, 9.x

Programming Languages: Perl, JAVA2 (NetBeans/Eclipse), Python, SQL, TCL, Expect, Objective-C (Cocoa)

Database Packages: Oracle 9, Forms Builder, PL/SQL Developer, Toad

Productivity Packages: M.S. Office Suite 2010, Test Director, Doors, Synergy, Clear Case, SVN

Network Tools: Wireshar