Technical Test Analyst Resume
SUMMARY:
- I am a Certified Software Quality Testing Leader with over 14 years of experience. I have successfully driven process improvement for QA and Implementation teams in Health Care, Retail, Insurance and Banking related industries. Over the course of my career I have been involved with Integration, System, Regression, and Automated Testing. I am also experienced with Agile, RUP, CDP, SDLC, ERP and CMM processes.
- Quality Assurance - Passionate about software testing and Quality and believe that QA can offer the most value in a project prior to writing the first line of code
- Project Management - Able to lead several teams on multiple projects at once
- Testing Metrics - Enjoy analyzing information from past testing initiatives to help improve future processes and test coverage
- Team Leadership - Have successfully developed testing teams and frameworks for multiple customers. I focus on creating a teamwork atmosphere that emphasizes building trust and integrity through collaboration.
- Customer Service - Passionate about ensuring the customer or business partner is satisfied with the delivery and quality of software products
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Test Automation: HP Service Test/ Quick Test Pro,Smart Bear TestComplete.IBM Rational Robot,IBM,SilkTest
Test/Project Management: HP/ALM Quality Center,IBM ClearQuest,IBM RequisitePro,IBM RM/CCM,Microsoft Office,Borland Tools,JIRA,Remedy,Confluence
Database Tools: Oracle 10g,SQL Server,MySQL,DB/2
Change Management Tools: Team Foundation Server,PVCS,Bamboo
Software Languages: C++, Visual C, .NET,Java
Operating Systems: Microsoft,Unix,Mainframe
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential
Technical Test Analyst
Environment: Client/Server, Web, Agile
Responsibilities:
- Developed the initial Test Automation Framework for testing the U.S Treasury’s payment processing system
- Helped QA team members automate tests with less maintenance, greater flexibility, and reusability
- Provided recommendations during the implementation of Rational Team Concert
- Assisted with automating manual regression tests using a function based approach
- Created automation functions to monitor environment performance
Confidential
QA Test Engineer
Environment: Client/Server, Mainframe, Web, Agile
Responsibilities:
- Mentored the existing QA team during the transition from Business leadership to IT leadership
- Trained IT management, QA and Development resources on Automated and Manual Testing practices
- Evaluated and implemented new test tools
- Created a training program to prepare QA team members for ISTQB testing certification
- Fully implemented HP Quick Test Pro and Quality Center after six months
- Served as a backup to build, merge and deploy code releases using TFS
- Worked with the network team to set up 8 virtual machines on a single server for scheduled test automation
- Worked with Corporate and IT management to create a career path for QA resources
Confidential
Product Test Analyst
Environment: Client/Server, Web, Agile
Responsibilities:
- Started building a new testing department and framework for the surgical software business unit.
- Worked closely with the development team to integrate testing into an Agile environment.
- Developed traceability matrixes from test cases to requirements
- Performed system, interface, web, database and server testing
Confidential
QA Test Lead
Environment: Client/Server, Mainframe, Web
Responsibilities:
- Managed testing activities for bank branch and teller quarterly releases.
- Worked with business partners to build a regression test suite for major quarterly releases.
- Utilized Rational ClearQuest and Requisite Pro to assist with testing analysis.
- Created traceability matrixes for testing deliverables.
Confidential
Regional QA Test Lead/Manager
Environment: Client/Server, Mainframe, .NET
Responsibilities:- Managed workflow testing of every aspect of health care including Health Insurance, Membership, Claims, Clinical, and Pharmacy
- Lead teams of up to 7 testers responsible for testing the integration between 14 major applications for national and local projects
- SOX and HIPAA compliance was followed on all projects
- Coordinated with national and offshore testing teams
- Performed resource and time management duties including recruiting, budgeting and team building
- Coordinated UAT testing with user groups
Confidential
QA Manager
Environment: Client/Server, Windows
Responsibilities:
- Evaluated and drove process improvement for QA and Implementation teams.
- Created testing procedures and documentation for Medical Claims Processing Software.
- Implemented tracking methods for improved software issue flow and metrics.
- Managed a team of 6 testers.
Confidential
Lead Software Quality Specialist
Environment: Windows, OS/2, UNIX
Responsibilities:
- Served as a testing team lead and functional tester.
- Traveled to client sites to test and implement pharmacy marketing systems.
- Tested hardware such as Lexmark printers, network cards and CPU’s.
- Helped set up a testing framework for the department.
- Created a database to track issues found in the field post release.
- Assisted in preparation of field training given to field reps. and Help Desk staff.