EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking to further develop my career in the field of Software QA, with opportunities for advancement, and leadership.

Experience:

Confidential

Lead Software Test Analyst

• Create Test Cases using defined requirements and specifications
• Manage and oversee the entire testing effort for a new Dealer Front End system to be deployed in December throughout Mexico and Brazil
• Organize and plan UAT Testing activities
• Clarify and assist in the definition of system requirements
• Enter test cases, requirements, and defects into the Quality Center system
• Automate business process for creating credit application test data using HP Unified Functional Test Product
• Attend User Acceptance Testing sessions to clarify and refine test scripts when necessary
• Provide nightly status reports to project management and stakeholders covering both UAT and System Integration testing efforts

Confidential

Lead QA Supervisor

• All aspects of testing in house application, fmPilot2 . This is a Facilities Management application that is utilized by many major corporations including The Home Depot, Rite Aid, Limited Brands, and more.
• Utilized Selenium WebDriver test automation tool to create reusable regression test cases for our web-based .NET Facilities Maintenance Application
• Utilized the Chrome Advanced REST Tool for Web Services testing.
• Assist Client UAT with test cases and requirements documentation.
• Create and Review all test documentation for Agile Sprint Cycles
• Create test scripts for our client UAT organizations.
• Create and execute SQL scripts to validate test data.
• Created testing scenarios utilizing LoadTest Workbench for performance testing.
• Create test cases and demonstrate requirements coverage through TFS using Microsoft Test Manager.
• Coordinate development items for Sprint Cycles and ensure their status, release management .
• Report to the business and stakeholders on the progress or testing and any issues discovered during the Sprint Cycle
• Track and report on the progress of builds utilizing Microsoft TFS
• Incorporated Agile SCRUM Methodologies in the SDLC and tracked Production Backlog Items.
• Developed reporting standards and deployment workflow for TFS
• Created Dev team velocity reports and status utilizing Telerik TFS Work Item Manager and Project Dashboard
• Participate in production pushes to conduct overall sanity testing of the application following deployment.
• Acted as BSA for development of an alternative process utilized by vendors to automate the submittal of invoices. This has resulted in a more efficient process which has saved our organization thousands of dollars each month and reduced the time to payment for our vendors.

Confidential

Senior Systems Administrator Quality Center, Project Server 2010, SharePoint

• Upgraded Quality Center and Quick Test Pro applications from 9.0 to version 9.2, to version 10.0
• Architected the Quality Center application in a clustered server environment with fail-over hardware to have enterprise-level capabilities.
• Patched and maintained Windows Server 2008 virtual servers for the Quality Center application.
• Established and maintained multiple Quality Center projects.
• Customized Quality Center projects.
• Maintained 200 user accounts.
• Utilized TFS Test Manager for small projects
• Derived custom test metrics through creation of backend SQL reports.
• Managed 5 Test Leads from various departments within the office of the CIO.
• Planned testing resource allocation through Microsoft Project
• Monitored license usage and infrastructure upgrades.
• Negotiated Licensing, Maintenance, and Support Contracts directly with HP sales, and reported fiscal-year budgets to OCIO management staff.
• Upgraded MS Project Server 2003 to 2010.
• Developed SharePoint dashboard for on-line reporting services.
• Maintained and Administered SharePoint 2010 Server.

Process and Standards

• Developed testing standards, requirements specification, and testing department roles and responsibilities.
• Chaired a testing standards committee to establish and enforce testing Best Practices
• Worked with internal team to develop a standard testing framework for Ohio State University OCIO.
• Provided Quality Center reports to management staff during testing cycles.
• Created automated scripts to build a regression suite for quarterly Oracle patch/fix testing.
• Established a testing lab for the purposes of creating automated test scripts.
• Designed and documented requirements for an internal web application to capture Quality Assurance checklist data to support the testing phase of the SDLC.
• Developed Project Server Reports for senior level staff.

Confidential

QA Technical Lead

• Responsible for implementing Quality Center and Software QA Best Practices for IT to be used on current and future projects.
• Devise testing strategies for Web and Mainframe testing.
• Create automated testing suites, and train other QA staff on use of Quick Test Pro for testing a wide variety of applications.
• Developing defect tracking standards, and test cycle reporting metrics.
• Create reusable scripts based on defined business scenarios for the purpose of load- testing with HP LoadRunner and VuGen.
• Manage small group of business testers and report testing status to department managers.

Confidential

Test Lead

• Conversion of manual test cases to automated scripts using HP's Quick Test Pro version 8.2
• Executed multiple test iterations and reported results.
• Developed customized functions library for enhanced test automation.

Confidential

Test Lead

• Presently devising test strategy for high-visibility Pricing application and enhancements to existing applications.
• Utilizing HP's Quality Center for Test Plan, Test Script, Defect Tracking, and Status Reporting.
• Creating all testing documentation for project.
• Providing risk analysis for project deliverables
• Providing estimates for test scheduling.
• Hosting design and analysis sessions with the development and business groups.
• Planning strategies for UAT sessions.
• Execution of test scripts.

Confidential

Software QA Lead

• Implemented a complete software testing solution for small, but rapidly growing company whose primary focus was third-party administration of workers compensation claims.
• Responsible for testing of all in-house software applications.
• Worked closely with development staff to ensure delivery of high-quality applications.
• Implemented an effective open-source defect tracking and reporting solution, Bugzilla to Progressive-Medical saving the company thousands of dollars.
• Developed processes to handle production defects and production data issues in conjunction with the help-desk staff, and conducted weekly meeting with IS/IT staff to review those issues.
• Authored all test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Utilized HP Quick Test Pro for conversion of manual scripts to automated regression suits.
• Developed a formal code release management process for Progressive Medical.
• Acted as Software Release Manager for IS Department, ensuring all necessary documentation was provided, and formal code review process was completed. Communicated these production changes to department leads prior to code release.
• Created Monthly IS Statistics Report for Management Staff.

Confidential

Quality Assurance Analyst II

• Lead test engineer on many Order tracking application projects, using Quick Test and WinRunner/Test Director automated testing tools, including:
• Developed test scripts for JAVA based applications, as well as Power-Builder and Visual Basic authored software.
• Working closely with Wholesale customers and development staff to ensure quality software delivery to Qwest customers.
• Implementing BEA's Weblogic 7.0, and BusTester 2.1.1 Webservice testing tools for validation of XML.
• Leading project to implement automated regression testing for web based applications using HP's Quick Test Pro.
• Involved with the design, development, and deployment of a full service automated testing solution to our client for their order entry system and additional downstream applications.

1. Quote to Order High Level Web-based order entry project requiring back-end testing of Web Services, and XML code verification. Worked as lead QA point of contact for complete end-to-end flow through of Wholesale customer quote generation for telecom product sales utilizing a Web-based front end system.

2. RMC- a high profile performance-testing project, which introduced new functionality for our client to offer flexible web-based order entry to customers. Application was coded in JAVA.

3. Orion - In-house order entry system coded in Power-Builder requiring on going testing maintenance and upgrade testing. Application requires extensive back end testing in SQL. Involved with testing automation using WinRunner, and Quicktest Pro.

4. 8XX bulk load High level project that enabled Qwest to seamless port thousands of toll-free numbers to Qwest network. Worked to ensure test staff could support downstream systems for flow through testing.

5. Regression testing of all associated applications.

6. Team Trainer- responsible for training of new consultants in RMC, Quote to Order applications, PVCS for incident tracking and resolution, and Test Director for defect tracking.

Confidential

Systems Test Technician

• Developed and administered a multi-platform test network, Windows NT, UNIX, Novell, AIX, Solaris supporting 15-25 clients for purposes of testing JAVA based software specializing in network communications.
• Purchased and integrated new PC's, and configured routers. Authored test scripts/test cases, and documented findings.
• Utilized Mercury HP WinRunner for test automation.
• Test Lead on Liebert-developed Multi-Link Software project.

1. Created a multi-platform test network for the project utilizing Windows NT Servers and workstations, Novell, AIX, UNIX, Solaris servers, and ensured cross-communication between all platforms.

2. Created test scenarios involving simulated Network power failures, and utilized performance monitoring, and network messaging tools.

3. Created WinRunner automated test scripts for the purpose of testing Java based Network monitoring software application, Multi-Link .

4. Maintained open dialog between development, and testing team.

5. Trained testing staff on Network lab procedures, and safety practices involving high-voltage equipment.

6. Assisted with the clarification and documentation of software requirements.

SKILLS:

• Strong testing skills.
• Knowledge of SQL and query execution for back-end testing.
• Strong test automation skills using HP Quick Test Pro and HP Quality Center.
• Strong system administration skills, HP Quality Center Enterprise architecture .
• Visual Basic Scripting
• Highly experienced with most Microsoft Office applications.
• ASP.NET MVC3 coding familiarity.
• Web Application design and requirements documentation.
• Borland's CaliberRM.
• Merant's PVCS Dimensions
• Linux, UNIX, Solaris, and Novell operating environments.
• TCP/IP networking and configuration.
• PC/Server and hardware configuration skills.
• Specialized testing of Web applications and e-commerce systems.
• Excellent communication and customer/client relations skills.
• Familiarity with the Rational Unified development discipline.
• HTML, XML, PeopleSoft, and JSP testing.
• Microsoft Team Foundation Server TFS

Personal Testimonial for Alex Sombaty

1. Benefit/Testimonial: Developed test network infrastructure, which resulted in streamlining the software testing process, and speeding the release of software projects.

2. Implemented entire HP suite of testing tools, Quality Center, Quick Test Pro, and developed standards for use across the entire departments.

3. Strong SQL and backend analysis skills.

4. Supported 200 users.

5. Black-Box and Glass-Box testing skills

6. Implemented an open-source defect tracking solution used by 24 users.

7. Specific skill set: WINDOWS desktop, server, web server, terminal servers, NT, 98, XP . HP Quality Center, Quick Test Professional

8. Strong software testing background and knowledge of testing methodologies.

9. Strong Team Leadership Skills.

10. High exposure to Executive and Management Staff.

11. Tenacity for quality and performance of software products.