SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• ACCOMPLISHED SENIOR SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE AUTOMATION ENGINEER offering a solid educational background, extensive experience and a strong record of performance in cost cutting, innovation and productivity. Significant qualifications include:
• Extensive experience in devising and implementing QA Methodologies, Test plans, Test deliverables and Automation Frame work.
• Well versed in all phases of software development including requirement, design, construction, testing, implementation, code reviews and support. Tested Applications written primarily in C and Java. Used TFS, Visual Studio 10/12 and Microsoft Test Manager.
• Exposed to subversioning of software using Serena and CVS software packages and worked in conjunction with Release and Change Management Personnel
• Worked closely with Software Engineers Developers, Business Analyst, Software Testers, Change Management, Release Management and represented the QA Department during performance of Black and White Box Testing and User Acceptance Tests with our customer.
• Familiar with the use of Web Services in WebLogic which is a GUI System primarily used in creation and threading of Java code.
• Efficient in the use of BrowserStack, software that provides the ability to test code using different browsers and versions IE, Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari .
• Captured and recorded meeting outcomes on as per needed weekly/biweekly basis as well as PowerPoint presentations for status.
• Conducted Internal Peer Reviews throughout different Test Levels Unit, System, UAT and Production Installation .
• Experienced Eight Years in full life cycle testing including the writing /testing of automated/manual test plans, test case designing, generating, executing test scripts, plans, writing and analyzing defect error logs and the creation of Test Reports.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - SOFTWARE TESTING / DEFECT TRACKING

• Databases: Oracle, MS Access, SQL, DB2, Tested Java and C Applications in.NET and Linux platforms
• Software: HTML, FTP, CA-1 Products, CA-7 Scheduling, Service Center, Xpediter, Automated QA, Test Complete, Selenium IDE and RC, VISUAL STUDIO 10 and 12, TFS Team Foundation Server, File Transfer Protocol, Coupa
• GUI/Tools: MS Project, Visio, Access, Word, Excel Outlook, PowerPoint, BrowserStack
• Industry Standards: CMMI, QA Methodologies Waterfall, V-Model, Agile/SCRUM, Spiral, Automated QA, Selenium, Test Complete, Manual Test
• Platforms: UNIX Solaris, AIX, Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista, MSDOS, Firefox, IE
• Defect Tracking: Serena Defect and Source Control, Peregrine, PVCS Tracker

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTRACT ENGINEER, SENIOR SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER POSITIONS

Confidential

• ENVIRONMENT: Mobile iOS and Android, Automation TYPE OF BUSINESS: Mobile Devices
• Tested a newly created social networking mobile application called beaming for both iOS and Android mobile devices
• Beaming, this newly created social media application allows you to leave photos and messages for family and friends at defined GPS locations
• Beaming was recently used for Catapult Fest 2014 lang en, a bilingual social innovation festival, where numerous test cases were developed and conducted in both Spanish and English
• Tested GUI and functionality on Android and iOS
• For purposes of testing these new applications tools such as TestFlight and MonkeyTalk were installed and used
• Performed Mobile Testing and Automated Mobile Simulator in conjunction with software mentioned above

Confidential

• ENVIRONMENT: Windows based XP, Vista, and 7, TFS, Visual Studio 10/12, Automation TYPE OF BUSINESS: Education/College Level
• Reviewed, Prioritized, Tested and Documented resolutions to all issues reported in the Change Management repository system. Issues related to software applications written in C . Worked closely with Developers to recreate issues and scenarios reported as well as created Test Reports
• Scheduled automation scripts through Service Center and used Service Center to manage requirements and test scripts for automation testing
• Responsible for the creation of test harnesses in order to comply when testing all conditions based on accepted requirements
• Performed and applied Black and White Box testing as per requirements based on the issues and projects assigned and worked on cross functional teams.
• Monitored program performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems and ensured efficiency of operations. Worked with Infrastructure applications by working closely with Network Engineers as well as Phone Systems Personnel in the recreation of issues and resolved based on priority
• Additional projects worked on were the Dialer for SIC, BIG DATA- Data Analytics, Data Center Reorganization and Procure to Pay systems such as Coupa. Efficient in the use of TFS, Visual Studio 10, Microsoft Test Manager. Worked on different operating systems such as Windows, Unix and Linux along with the Linux Administrator
• Implemented Avoka's online student self-service solution available to students on any device tablet, desktop, or Smartphone anywhere

Confidential

• ENVIRONMENT: Windows based XP, Vista, and 7, TFS, Visual Studio 10, Automation TYPE OF BUSINESS: Military/Government
• Actively participated in reviews and meetings to discuss automated testing strategies and test plans
• Analyzed and converted High Level Requirements BRD into smaller requirements to build Test Cases and Test Plans
• Created Test Plans based on requirements, in conjunction with a Traceability Matrix and ran tests, documented findings and resolutions
• Proved NUnit testing skills, also for C applications. Setup the automation framework using Test Complete 8. Installation was on as per needed basis
• Good understanding of White and Black Box Testing, Test Objectives, Test Scenario, Test Case processes and documentation
• Worked directly with our customer and got direct feedback as to their needs and verified project was meeting/exceeding their expectations
• Developer background and experience, emphasis on testing applications written in C Visual Studio 2010 IDEs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong commitment to quality and excellence in providing Results in a timely manner

Confidential

• ENVIRONMENT: Web Based and UNIX Solaris TYPE OF BUSINESS: Medical Software and Healthcare
• SOFTWARE AND TEST TOOLS USED: MHACS, SBDev, Windows XP, Vista, 7, Automated QA, Test Complete, Elsinore Technologies, Selenium IDE and RC
• Performed Software QA Testing to two separate applications that deal with Medical Personnel primarily Doctors and Nurses
• Performed Black and Gray Box Testing and updated Test Plans based on new requirements that will meet current needs
• Primarily used and Agile/Scrum Methodology in which Production Installations are scheduled every 2 weeks
• Creation of SQL queries to run for database extraction of information as well as Before/After Results. Some Java application support was needed
• Use of Elsinore Technologies software which is an Issue Management, Bug and Defect Tracking system. Use of Selenium IDE and RC for testing of some applications
• Agile environment with a weekly turnaround and installation of software into Production. Functional. Integration, Performance, Black and White Box, End to End testing were performed

Confidential

• ENVIRONMENT: Legacy System Mainframe Apps TYPE OF BUSINESS: Banking Applications
• SOFTWARE AND TEST TOOLS USED: COBOL, CICS, PEREGRINE, XPEDITER, TEST COMPLETE, SQL, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, DYL280, FTP
• Project involved the analysis, design, coding, testing of programs/modules to expand the Branch field in ACH and PEP applications
• In addition, files that were used internally as well as ones that were sent via FTP to the Federal Reserve and to ACH for nightly processing needed to be consistent with the new changes. Worked on PTT Application and CLCS System. Creation of SQL queries to database to extract information
• Other programs/modules that touched other applications such as DDA/Savings/Loans Installment Commercial, Real Estate, also need to be synched out to accommodate this change. Production Installs were done on a Monthly Basis. Black Box Testing performed

Confidential

• ENVIRONMENT: Windows Web and UNIX Solaris TYPE OF BUSINESS: Military/Government
• SOFTWARE AND TEST TOOLS USED: Test Complete, Automated QA, Selenium IDE and RC
• Performed System, Integration, End to End, Regression Testing and updated Test Plans. Testing was performed for various military hardware/software equipment.
• Familiar and exposed to the use of Visual Studio 10 and TFS as a tool for source control, project tracking, reporting and data collection
• Testing was performed on a .NET /Microsoft Windows based applications. Effective in the creation/use of SQL queries inner/outer joins
• Use of visual Studio to keep track of problem reports and issues that had been resolved and needed to be retested to confirm bugs had been fixed. Testing was done in applications which were written in Java and C . Primarily Black Box and Gray Box Testing were performed
• Experienced in the use of Team Foundation Server as a defect tracking tool. Primarily used with applications written in C and VB
• Main testing methods used were Functional, Integration, Performance, Stress, System, End to End and devices such as IPod, I Pad, Blackberry and laptops in different operating systems

Confidential

• ENVIRONMENT: Web Based TYPE OF BUSINESS: Medical Devices and Hardware
• SOFTWARE AND TEST TOOLS USED: Java, C, Black and White Box testing, Test Complete and Selenium RC
• Performed QA Testing support duties on FDA regulatory based/process driven embedded UNIX system environment
• Agile and Scrum were the Main Methodologies used for Production Installs scheduled every 2 weeks
• Worked on detailed specifications on Manual Free Form Black Box Testing. Tested scripts in.NET/Microsoft Windows based system
• Knowledgeable of Verification and Validation Testing. Automation Testing for Medical Equipment DPS/Databox
• Used SQL as a tool to not only extract records that met criteria to be tested but also created reports to show before/after scenarios

Confidential

• ENVIRONMENT: UNIX AIX System, VI Editor TYPE OF BUSINESS: Financial Applications
• SOFTWARE AND TEST TOOLS USED: Automated and Manual Testing using Test Complete
• Performed unit, black box, system and regression tests for new release of Epysis software which has been created by Symitar
• Using Unix Commands, created the Test Environment and set up according to Customer Needs, Requirements and Services provided
• Testing was performed in a .NET Environment. Software was created primarily for Credit Union Applications

Confidential

• ENVIRONMENT: UNIX Solaris and Windows Web Based, SQL TYPE OF BUSINESS: Military and Software Services
• SOFTWARE AND TEST TOOLS USED: Automated QA, Test Complete, Peregrine, Service Center, Serena Similar to Quality Center

Confidential

SOFTWARE TEST/QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER LEAD ,

• Partnered with the Software Development Team to assist them in producing quality software at the Unit Level before it was turned over for System Test and UAT. Tests were done using Automated QA, Test Complete. Setup the automation framework using Selenium RC and IDE in addition to the other mentioned previously
• Taught good testing principles and techniques to the Development Team in order to improve and avoid costly non-productive tests and to improve their unit tests. Worked with the Unix Administrator in setting up the different Test Environments
• Involved with Release and Change Management Personnel as well as Database Administrators in the setup of different Test Environments on a per needed basis and kept track of the different versions of programs being executed for a specific project
• Use of SQL to write queries for testing purposes before/after scenarios as well as familiar with stored procedures including inner/outer joins
• Lead program/project Test Engineer functions, such as requirements gathering, analysis and design, testing and production implementation. Performed status reporting and maintained a corrective action tracking database, which enhanced problem reporting
• Mentored and trained coworkers in automated testing and in the use of Test Complete version 4 and 5

Confidential

SOFTWARE TEST/QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER LEAD

• Performed process audits and conducted product evaluations. Performed status reporting and maintained a corrective action tracking database. Developed/maintained Software Test plans/schedules/procedures. Participated in program/project life-cycle activities
• Improved efficiency of tasks/assignments by assessing needs, implementing new processes and instituting new procedures, which resulted in overall savings. Intranet pages were created to facilitate and automate different processes in a .NET Environment using C
• Minimized cost of estimation by eliminating repetitive steps, focusing on requirements and addressing specific needs, which led to projects delivered on time
• Performed Manual testing prior to the automation and based it on criteria to define the best approach to test all the pertinent requirements

Confidential

SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

• Provided SQA support to test processes. Participated in CCB process and PEER reviews. Managed configuration and requirements processes/tools. Determined compliance with cited standards and audit development activities to ensure conformance to cited procedures
• Avoided lost time and lost productivity by recording progress on a daily basis. Performed Black and White Box Testing
• Enhanced departmental workflow and work product quality through conference calls to report progress for each project
• Achieved optimal outcomes in testing by recognizing problem areas and correcting defects in a timely manner

SUMMARY OF PRIOR POSITIONS

Confidential

Systems and Computer Technology Senior Programmer Analyst