Software Systems Tester Resume
Somerville New, JerseY
Technical Writing
- Wrote testimonies for scientists for multiple regulatory and compliance needs
- Wrote test plans based on software requirements, design and code for UAT, system test product test regression test and code test
- Wrote test reports detailing software defects found during the testing process; wrote technical documentation for specific Telecommunictions software products specifically for usability, quality, consistency, and accuracy, including writing end-user guides; Updated existing end-user documentation for new product features and enhancements; Worked closely with all Software Development groups, including programmers throughout the entire product development cycle.
LEGAL ANALYST/PARALEGAL
Results-oriented professional with a proven track record of excellence in both legal and technical fields.
- Extensive legal experience in anti-trust case work, regulatory issues and contracts.
- Intense supporting role in largest US antitrust case; the break-up of AT & T.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels including corporate executive officers, senior regulatory officials and outside counsel.
- Extensive technical writing experience in diverse environments.
Regulatory
- Worked closely with corporate attorneys preparing witnesses, answering data interrogatories and preparing rate case activity reports
- Provided legal support for Bellcore senior executives and the RBOC (Regional Bell Operating Companies) witnesses for state regulatory rate cases for 48 states
- Edited all scientific articles for regulatory sensitivity in Bellcore publications and senior executives' technical presentations to ensure regulatory compliance
- Prepared and presented educational materials on cost saving emerging technologies for RBOC executives and regulatory commissioners of all contiguous 48 states
- Developed courses, seminars and training presentations in emerging technologies, enhanced services, public policy and financial impact for Regulatory Commissions both State and Federal
- Provided critical presentation and key information needed during audits by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissions (NARUC) and the FCC
Anti-Trust
- Prepared Bell Labs Senior Executives including Bell Labs CEO, retired officers for the Department of Justice (DOJ) trial
- Co-wrote technical testimony for Bell Labs scientists to ensure integrity of data
- Researched, analyzed and summarized Bell System and DOJ discovery phase documents
- Served as front-line support in Washington, DC during the DOJ trial leading to the consent decree for the breakup of the Bell System, changing communications technology forever
Contract Administration
- Worked closely with attorneys negotiating third party computer system contracts to effectively manage services and pricing
- Reviewed, analyzed and edited contracts for legal accuracy consistency and compliance
- Utilized templates to craft final legal document
EXPERIENCE
Confidential, 2008-2010Bedminster, NJ - - Software technical architect 2009 -2010
Software testing,-UAT, UCT; writing test scenarios, writing test cases, writing test plans, writing defect reports
Confidential, Middletown, NJ 2008-2009
COE- Project Manager, Product Manager, Release Manager, Software Systems Tester
Confidential, Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer - 1992 -2008
- Changed format and standards for testing by concentrating on user flows resulting in significantly reduced field problems.
- Meticulous software professionalism contributed to CMM Level 5 and ISO 9001 recognition.
- Tested all aspects of telecommunications software applications including web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface), inter-product, flow through; NE-live testing; on line help; documentation and multi-product testing. Wrote testing plans.
- Key team lead initiating ideas and solutions through development and delivery of user seminars for each test cycle.
- Took on additional responsibilities for all programming and requirements testing which streamlined efficiencies resulting in expense savings
PRIOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Other LEGAL experience-
Confidential, Legal Analyst, Regulatory - 1984-1992
Confidential, Legal Analyst, Antitrust, Contracts -1981-1983
Confidential, Legal Analyst, Antitrust - 1979-1982
EDUCATION
Master's Degree
Bachelors-/Master's Degree
Paralegal Diploma
Extensive Bell System Technical Training
