SUMMARY:

• 9 years of Software Quality Assurance experience with 4 years experience in managing and leading teams of 10+ Quality Assurance Engineers throughout the entire SDLC.
• Derek has multiple years of experience with the HP/ Mercury Automation Suite creating automation departments and administrating HP’s Quality Center for multiple projects. He also has experience with back end database testing using Confidential SQL Server 7.0, 2000 and 2005.
• Derek was the president of a not for profit organization for 2 years. He has the ability to communicate effectively and establish a solid rapport with a variety of colleagues including upper - level executive management.
• Derek is Persuasive, outgoing, highly motivated, energetic, well organized with an enthusiastic disposition and a sense of humor. He is skilled Confidential identifying and meeting project needs while resolving issues and maintaining a high level of quality. While serving his country for 3 years in the U.S. Army, Derek developed strong leadership skills with focus on completing the mission.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Established the Automation approach, process and standards for the Ellis Application Automation Department
• Created the Foundation and Infrastructure for the Automation Department
• Developed the Function Library for a Modular Automation Approach
• Developed a system which allows QA Engineers the ability to create automated scripts regardless of their level of automation experience
• Authored hundreds of functions and scripts using Quick Test Pro (VB script)
• Interviewed, managed and mentored a team of 10+ QA engineers throughout the entire SDLC
• Managed QA resources for complete coverage of all components of the project
• Managed the Database ETL Testing efforts
• Conducted Test Case and Defect reviews with the QA and UAT teams to ensure consistency throughout the project
• Authored and distributed the Master Test Plan for the Ellis project
• Adjusted the Automation and Manual Test Approach to fit the projects ever changing needs while adhering to a high level of quality
• Implemented Test Plan, Test Case and Defect Standards
• Promoted Quality Assurance for the entire project paying close attention to Documentation, Code Delivery, Test Case process and review. Set standards for each facet of the SDLC including the deployment process.
• Managed and Administrated HP Quality Center including Managing QC Licenses, User Accounts, Group Policies and Permissions for multiple projects
• Conducted group and personal training on HP Quality Center for the entire project (Managers, Directors, PM, BA, Dev & Test)
• Developed scripts to customize HP Quality Center to better fit our projects needs
• Developed scripts for the HP Dashboard project status reporting tool
• Created QA Reporting Metrics for the executive and management teams
• Conducted Defect Triage with representatives from each department
• Created Test Cases, executed Test Suites and logged detailed Defects for both Front and Back End testing efforts
• Deployed builds in the QA, SIT and UAT environments, creating virtual machines using VM Ware

Confidential

Software Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed compatibility, usability, accessibility, testability and regression testing as well as some ad-hoc testing to find, report and regress bugs.
• Performed Back-end testing using MSSQL 2000, MSSQL 2005
• Data placement and verification using MSSQL 2000, MSSQL 2005
• Performed some simple and complex query statements, validated stored procedures and table structure.
• Authored and executed manual UI and Database test cases.
• Filed clear and concise bug reports in a defect-tracking database.
• Produced weekly status reports and test documentation for team and management.
• Attended and participated in JAD, FSD, TSD, TPD, BRD Review, Bug Triage and Code reviews.

Confidential

President

Responsibilities:

• Worked for Confidential HOA a not for profit organization as President.
• Managed budgets in the tens of thousands of dollars
• Made presentations to large audiences
• Performed conflict resolution
• Managed and participated in many different projects with the assistance of volunteers
• Lead meetings for the BOD

Confidential

Lead Software Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Quality Engineers
• Participated in Requirement, Test Plan, Test Case, Code and Project reviews
• Produced weekly status reports and test documentation for team and management
• Performed compatibility, usability, accessibility, testability and regression testing as well as some ad-hoc testing to find, report and regress bugs.
• Set-up and configured a multiple system and platform test environment
• Authored and executed hundreds of test cases
• Filed clear and concise bug reports in a defect-tracking database using Test Director
• Developed multiple automated test scripts using TSL
• Viewed by team members as a resource for test approach and technical issues

Confidential

Software Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Tested the interaction between different versions of Confidential ’s 64 bit Windows XP and .NET Series Operating Systems, Firm Ware and Hardware verifying firmware loaded proper drivers.
• Upgraded and repaired Confidential ’s Itanium Architecture (IA) 64-bit S/W Development Vehicle (SDV) Servers and Workstations.
• Designed and developed a SQL Server 2000 database to track inventory of IA64 parts. Created tables, set primary & foreign keys. Wrote Visual Basic front-end for database.
• Performed simple and complex queries on SQL Server 7.0/2000 databases; wrote 50+ stored procedures.
• Installed SQL Server 7.0/2000 databases and set back up & recovery procedures. Used DTS to populate database.
• Debugged Kernel and sent the remotes to Developers.
• Ran stress tests on 64-bit platforms using MS Stress tool.
• Tested and released current versions of FW for IA64.
• Set-up and configured EFI shell interaction for IA64 and 64-bit applications.
• Set-up, configured and troubleshot IA64 systems and 64-bit platforms.
• Created and implemented an Intranet site for Confidential Confidential Confidential Corporation using MS FrontPage.
• Functioned as a team resource for test approach and technical issues.
• Worked closely with Developers and Lab Managers to resolve any hardware and software issues.
• Mentored and coached a team of Test Engineers.

Confidential

Software Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Primary role was testing Internet Corporate Website including browser compatibility, usability, and accessibility; build verification, database functionality, database performance and regression testing.
• Wrote test scripts, plans and cases for the front and backend working with SQL Server 7.0 to test and verify data placement and searches.
• Tested Desktop Applications and Intranet applications on Windows 2000, Windows 9x, Internet Explorer 5x, and Netscape 4x.
• Created automated test suites using Mercury WinRunner, working closely with Developers to resolve and fix software defects.
• Created and implemented Test Suites utilizing Mercury Test Director; filed bugs using Mercury Defect Manager and Problem Tracker.
• Created the structure, standards and quality control on how data was transferred and stored into a SQL Server 7.0 Database and how data was migrated into the Corporate Web Application.
• Wrote hundreds of Confidential -SQL Queries to validate accuracy of user data inputted into SQL Server database. Validated data retrieved from stored procedures.
• Created a standard for Build Verification Tests for the Confidential Web Application.
• Filed clear and concise bug reports in a defect-tracking database.
• Designed and implemented both automated and manual test scripts.
• Consistently above-average testing, bug-finding, trouble-shooting, and problem solving skills
• Worked directly with the CEO, Program Manager and Sales Department to implement the proper content of our website.
• Mentored and coached a 7 person team of to achieve the meet and achieve our objectives.

Confidential

Sales / Sales Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provided Tier-3 Level support for both personal and small business clients.
• Performed hardware stress testing on custom built PC's for individual and small business use.
• Performed on-site installation and configuration of stand alone PC's & small 3-5 computer LAN's and configured software.
• Increased corporate efficiency and sales by 72% in the first two months of becoming a Manager.
• Interviewed, mentored and coached a 5-person team.
• Awarded the number one position in personal sales; exceeding all three hundred stores in the United States.

Confidential

Infantry

Responsibilities:

• Performed duties as an Infantry soldier
• Performed missions which required Top Secret Security Clearance
• Worked with the US Special Forces on different exercises
• Participated in the 1996 Cobra Gold working with cross branch special units such as Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy Seals, Thai Special Forces
• Worked on missions in Thailand, Cambodia and Korea
• Was awarded multiple ribbons and medals