SUMMARY

• I am experienced at building, deploying and supporting QA / Production systems with hundreds of LINUX servers at multiple sites, both hosted in the cloud and local datacenter. Worked with a variety of different cloud platforms: Google Apps, Rackspace, AWS for build and deployment.
• Worked extensively with MySQL databases, generating Key Performance reports for production and debugging SQL performance issues in QA / Production systems. More than 20 years of experience in the computer industry, including quality assurance, product certification of both hardware and software products. Expertise with all makes and models of PCs, LANs, and PC Server Technology.
• Administration and support of operating systems, hardware, and peripheral components. Superior technical skills, with strong knowledge of current and emerging technologies. Extensive knowledge of storage area networks (SAN), local area networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN). In - depth understanding of operating systems, servers, and enterprise applications, as well as their compatibility with storage architecture, business goals, and technology strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, time-management, analytical, and problem- resolution skills. Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Worked with SCO testing Oracle compatibility with platforms.
• A knowledgeable project leader with extensive IT experience with both large and small projects, working with distributed teams on highly technical products including: SAP NetWeaver, EMC Documentum, Microsoft Commerce Server and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Verified the functionality of the billing component of Microsoft Commerce Server including the credit card processor plug-in using both black and grey box testing techniques. Show flexibility, quick learner and proactive attitude and a proven team player. Highly efficient in Complex, Agile, Dynamic and On Shore-Offshore project environments. Plan, Design, Build and Maintain Complex Test Automation Frameworks(Data-drive, Keyword, Hybrid) Expert on Selenium Automation using WebDriver and Server with programming using Java, JUnit.
• Expert on HP Qtp Automation using VB script and Descriptive Programming Hands-On Team Leader with strong focus on documentation, communication, process and constant improvements. Experienced in different types of testing, for example black box testing, white box testing, functional, GUI testing, system, regression, integration, UAT and performance testing.
• Performed white-box testing of the Java APIs in Eclipse development environments. Utilized JUnit for automated unit testing. Transferred knowledge to the off-shore team after company management decided to out-source numerous engineering, testing and support functions abroad. Tested SAP NetWeaver, Java-based (J2EE) applications platform on UNIX and Windows environments with IBM WebSphere application servers.
• Performed server new builds installation and application deployment on Windows and UNIX boxes, functional and unit manual and automated testing.. Planned and executed of the Load/Stress tests of the application as well as Regression tests, and created Status reports. Designed test sequences to test loads between highest performance and peak level usage. Involved in analyzing the results and was part of performance diagnostics.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Testing Tools: QuickTest Pro, LoadRunner, QTP, Selenium, Application Center Test Databases tools Oracle, MS Access, MS SQL, MySQL, DB2
• Platforms: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/NT, Linux, UNIX,, Red Hat, Solaris, AIX, VMware, vSphere, EXSi Hyper - V, ESX, Citrix XenServer
• Languages: SQL, XML, HTML, C#, ASP, Java, Visual Basic, Perl, JavaScript, Python Web Servers IIS, Apache, Websphere, SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal, JBoss Software Microsoft office Suite, MS Project, MS Exchange, MS SharePoint, MS SQL, Documentum, NetWeaver, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Visio, Eclipse
• Network: Switches, Routers, Firewalls, SAN, LAN/WAN, Network Attached Storage (NAS), TCP/IP, VPN, SMTP, POP3, NAT, VPN, VLAN, NFS/SMB/ CIFS/SCSI/iSCSI/SAS protocols, Brocade switches

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, CA

DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed an application build process utilizing Jenkins/Rundeck/SVN
• Built and deployed QA / Production systems
• Utilized Ant / Maven for builds configuration management utilizing Jira / Confluence/ Puppet
• SQL skills on MySQL, Oracle and MS SQL
• Debugged Issues with Tomcat, Apache, Nginx, HornetQ, Couchbase in QA and Production Environments
• Documented Process for Deployment and support of the QA/ Production Environment
• Hands on networking experience with RedHat/Centos,Debian Windows
• Extensive Linux experience with RedHat/Centos, Debian, Windows
• Script programming skills in Bash, Perl, Python
• Experience with source control management systems SVN, Git

Senior QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Built and deployed QA / Production systems
• Develop and establish quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles.
• Prepared and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in IT systems and projects across the organization.
• Analyzed documentation and technical specifications of any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality.
• Conduct internal audits to measure and assure adherence to established QA standards for software development, application integration, and information system performance, and corresponding documentation.
• Create and execute test plans and scripts that will determine optimal application performance according to specifications.
• Ensured that testing activities allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify existing or potential issues.
• Collaborated with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods.
• Made recommendations for improvement of applications to programmers and software developers or engineers.
• Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to software manager.
• Tested any new software to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications.
• Analyzed formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws.
• Assisted in the development of change control processes, practices, and guidelines for new and existing technologies.
• Participate in developing, distributing, and coordinating in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications.
• Cultivated and disseminated knowledge of quality assurance best practices.

Confidential, Los Angeles, California

Webmaster / Database Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Supported MS SQL database including backups and updates.
• Supported Apache web server
• Created testing environments: installed and configured application servers, directory server and databases.
• Generated reports on books sales and revenue.
• Maintained up to date content on website
• Developed and maintained Hybrid Automated Frameworks using Selenium RC configured under Eclipse JUnit environment.

Confidential, Los Angeles, California

Sr. Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked with over 50 partners for the EMC certification program
• Collected data on partners for “Offering of the Year” awards
• Generated reports on certification progress and reminders to the partner when recertification was needed.
• Answered partner questions about the EMC certification program.
• Setup and supported EMC Documentum VMware Lab for Partners
• Created, executed, maintained test plans/cases driven from business requirements and mockup design documents.
• Provided time estimates for test projects.
• Executed and updated regression test sets to ensure previously tested code stability.
• Worked with multiple software development methodologies including Agile/Scrum and SDLC Waterfall.
• Ran application stress tests using a variety of Test automation tools: QTP, Application Center Test, Selenium
• Created and maintained automation test scripts in QTP and Selenium.
• Configured and installed Documentum on LAMP and Windows platforms.

Sr. Test Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Certified more than 100 partner products for the SAP NetWeaver portal.
• Supported SAP partners in the process of developing their products for NetWeaver
• Answered partner questions about the SAP certification program.
• Setup SAP NetWeaver portals for certification
• Created, Executed and maintained Test Plans/Cases driven from business requirements documents.
• Configured and installed SAP Netweaver, Java-based (J2EE) applications platform on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Analyzed business requirements, software requirement specifications to create test plan and test case for manual and automated testing.
• Developed and maintained existing and developed new automation framework via QTP and Selenium

Confidential, Santa Monica California

Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and installed Compaq Datacenter systems valued at over $500,000
• Supported Unisys 32-processor datacenter systems and attached EMC storage.
• Setup and configured webservers: Apache, IIS, Websphere, Weblogic
• Supported end-users and client systems
• Supported UNIX systems: UnixWare, Solaris, SUSE, Red Hat, Linux
• Setup and Configured Email systems: Lotus Notes /Domino, ccMail, Exchange, GroupWise
• Setup and Configured Database systems: DB2, MS SQL, Sybase, Oracle, MySQL
• Created and Executed Test Plans/Cases driven from business requirements documents.