SUMMARY:

• Working for both small and large scale profit and non - profit organizations in the capacities of product management, product testing, report development and database administration.
• Coaching/mentoring others on proven product management, reporting, DBA and quality assurance processes, and is comfortable working solo and in a team environment.
• Using SQL Language to develop database query proficiency for the purpose of performing data integrity tests while performing Reporting, QA or DBA duties.
• Waterfall, Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Agile Software testing methodologies knowledge and an understanding of their repeatable processes.
• Managing all aspects of Quality Assurance and testing including planning, process initiation, artifact review, artifact decomposition, test case creation/execution using commercial and open-source defect tracking and testing tools.
• Testing Educational, Gaming, Multimedia, and cross-platform Web Based Client/Server applications using VMware technology.
• Providing full web services to small or start-up companies as an independent consultant including but not limited to graphics, layout, forms and dynamic capabilities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Commercial Testing Tools: Rational ClearQuest, Robot, TeamTest, RequisitePro, Functional Tester and QTP.

OpenSource/Other Testing Tools: Selenium (Core, IDE, RC and Grid), Watir, WatiN, FireBug, JMeter, SciTTe.

Methodologies Used: Waterfall, RUP and Agile methodologies.

Tested Technologies Written With: Flash/Actionscript, Java, J2EE, JavaScript, Python, PowerBuilder, VC++, VBScript, SOAP, Ruby on Rails, Rubygems, Java/Tomcat/Apache Web Servers

Databases: Access, FileMakerPro, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX, Linux/UNIX, VMWare, Informix and Solaris environments.

Other: Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Paint Shop Pro, XML, HTML, DreamWeaver, CSS, Crystal Reports XI, Crystal Enterprise/Business Objects Enterprise, Microsoft Office Suite including Visio Professional and PuTTy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Warrenville, IL

Sr. Software Quality Assurance Analyst/Telecommute

• Hired as a team lead to manage the JAFRA product line testing efforts and supervise offshore testers’ workload. Responsible for testing up to 10 country locales and e-Commerce, ERP and CRM platforms. Responsible for testing web-based systems written in various technologies including .NET, HTML, Javascript, SQL Server, Apache, XML, JAVA and SOAP protocol for accessing Web Services or communicate between applications over HTTP.
• Responsible for driving and managing the day-to-day testing activities and execution of test plans and automated test scripts during each release cycle using the following test tools: FireBug, Selenium IDE, Web Developer Tools, Test Foundation Server (TFS) 2010 (including Visual Studio and Microsoft Test Manager) for which overall product setup, training and knowledge transfer became part of my responsibilities in the Company.
• Work with Project Management and Product Engineering teams to create and maintain product test plans using version control document and defect tracking tools such as Apache Subversion and Jira . Participate in Agile / Feature Driven user story meetings and suggest story enhancements recommendations throughout the SDLC.

Lead Software Test Engineer

• Hired to initially build and then technically lead a team of software test engineers to help produce the next generation of Higher Education and K-12 eBook Reader web-based systems written in various technologies including Ruby on Rails, Visual C++, Python, HTML, Javascript, Linux, SQL Server, MySQL, Flash/ActionScript, Apache, Tomcat, XML, JAVA and SOAP protocol for accessing Web Services or communicate between applications over HTTP .
• Responsible for driving and managing the day-to-day testing activities and execution of test plans and automated test scripts during each release cycle using the following test tools: FireBug, FlashBug, Selenium IDE, Watir, WatiN, FireWatir, Rubygems, Scite, Web Developer Tools and JMeter
• Work with Project Management and Product Engineering teams to create and maintain product test plans using version control document and defect tracking tools such as GIT, Apache Subversion, Jira and RedMine . Participate in Agile / Feature Driven user story meetings and suggest story enhancements recommendations throughout the SDLC.

Rational Database Administrator/Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Led a team of three software quality assurance analyst and multiple outsourced QA consultants over the years to define test cases and plan, design, develop, and maintain manual and automation tools using Rational product suite ( RequisitePro, ClearQuest, Robot, Rose ) for the purpose of isolating and debugging application issues on diverse AMA systems. Internal systems were written on multiple technologies such as PowerBuilder, C, C++, C#, VB.NET, HTML JavaScript, CSS, XML, JQuery, JAVA, J2EE and AJAX and validated against multiple platforms.
• Lead player in the project’s Software Quality Assurance effort in the ( AIMS ) Physician Masterfile project migration from mainframe to client/server from inception to completion including modules: Organization, CAM, Physician, Student, Physician Action System (PAS), Reference and IP (which includes Membership Fees, and Subscriptions )
• Documented and archived testing artifacts using PVCS Version Manager .
• Worked closely with users, business analysts and developers to understand stakeholder requirements, existing technology, and collect feedback during the entire SDLC.
• Setup and designed tool schema, developed, integrated and trained entire QA and IT staff on the using RequisitePro, Rational Robot and ClearQuest in-house tools .
• Performed test environment Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise daily database backups, resolved performance, database capacity, and other data issues.
• Designed and delivered customized Crystal Reports used to analyze project progress, facilitate management, project teams and other team resources.

Product Manager / Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with quality assurance, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals were met.
• Led a team of developers, artists, animators and video production specialists in designing and developing McDonaldland multimedia products geared for 3 to 7 year old children.
• Analyzed industry trends and formulating original ideas to improve product line(s).
• Wrote products’ functional specification, competitive analysis, feature analysis, box copy and online help information.
• Responsible for leading and delivering software quality solutions to the company.
• Recognized for quality, dependability and professionalism resulting in continued promotions.