SUMMARY: QA Engineer with over 15 years of experience testing real time and Web based applications in .Net and Java environments. I have substantial experience testing several software applications including Long Term Care Insurance, Health Care, Medical Education, Transportation, Financial, Federal and State Taxes. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:

Internet: Web/Java/.Net/Jboss/J2EE/.Net/XML/HTML/WebLogic
Platforms: Windows 7/XP/2000/NT/98/95/3.1, Macintosh, VAX/VMS, IBM/MVS, DOS
Databases: MSSQL Server 2005/2000/7, Sybase 12, Oracle 8i & 9i
Test Tools: Rational Robot, MS-Test
Bug Reports: Rational ClearQuest, SQA Manager, Bugzilla, TestTrack Pro, ASP.NET
Languages: VB, PASCAL, C, BASIC
Tools: MS-Office, Visual Studio, SharePoint, pcAnywhere, VNC Viewer, SnagIt, Lotus 1-2-3

Confidential,Boston, MA 2010-2012
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer/Consultant

• Performed functional, integration, regression, and performance tests in a Web environment for Massachusetts Department of Transportation/Highway application.
• Translated functional specifications, use cases, and business requirements into detailed test plans/test cases. Updated, reviewed, and revised test cases to ensure efficient and accurate testing coverage. Created test data for various testing scenarios. Wrote and ran SQL queries.
• Logged defects and enhancements in Issue Tracker. Worked with Developers to prioritize defects. Verified bug fixes.
• Worked closely with Business Analysts, Developers, and Users to obtain product information. Participated in requirements and design specification reviews. Provided Project Manager time estimate for QA tasks.
• Mentored new QA Engineers.

Confidential,Brookline, MA
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer/Software Documentation Specialist/Consultant 2010

• Performed functional and regression tests for a Web-based Pharmacy information management application.
• Developed and executed test plans and test cases. Created test data. Communicated test results to Software Engineers.
• Documented bugs and recommended corrective actions. Verified bugs.
• Wrote User’s Manual.

Confidential,Boston, MA 2008-2009
User Acceptance Software Tester/Consultant

• Performed beta test in a Web environment for Educational application.
• Reviewed functional requirements.
• Developed, maintained, and executed test plans and test cases. Created test data. Documented test results.
• Reported defects encountered during testing. Verified defects.

Confidential,Boston, MA 2007-2008
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer/Consultant

• Performed functional, integration, regression, and performance tests in a Web environment for Long Term Care Insurance application.
• Reviewed business requirements and recommended improvements.
• Wrote, revised, and executed test plans. Created test data for test cases. Documented status of test results. Coordinated walk-thru meetings with QA Engineers/Business Analysts to review test plans.
• Identified, reported, and verified bugs. Attended daily defect meeting. Presented recommendations to better define and manage the scope of business/system issues.
• Developed and tracked testing metrics for status report.
• Provided support for medium to large business/system projects.
• Trained clients and QA/Business Analysts.

Confidential,Boston, MA 2007
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer/Consultant

• Performed functional, integration, and performance tests in a Web environment for Medical Education application.
• Reviewed functional specifications and product requirements.
• Executed and updated test plans and test cases. Recorded test results.
• Documented and verified bugs and future requests utilizing TestTrack Pro.
• Worked closely with QA and developers to resolve problems.

Confidential,Milton, MA 2005-2007
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer/Consultant

• Performed User Acceptance Test on Web and Mainframe environments for Fixed Income/financial application.
• Reviewed business requirements, functional specifications, unit, and system test plans and provided recommendations.
• Developed, executed, and revised test plans and test cases.
• Designed and maintained testing issue lists.
• Wrote and retested bugs encountered during testing.
• Communicated testing issues and problems to QA managers and developers.

Confidential,Cambridge, MA 2003-2004
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer/Consultant

• Performed functional, regression, and performance tests for a Private Portfolio/Wealth Management application in a Web environment.
• Reviewed functional specifications, business requirements, UI design documents and provided feedback.
• Developed and executed test plans and test cases. Provided estimate for projects.
• Interacted with developers and product management to resolve problems. Worked closely with UI Software Engineer and made recommendations on improving XML-driven User Interface.
• Reported and verified defects utilizing Bugzilla Bug Tracking System.
• Wrote Release Note. Updated User’s Manual.
• Installed PL/SQL Developer. Installed desk software for and set up Oracle 9i databases.
• Configured XML files. Wrote and ran SQL statements.

Confidential,Cambridge/Newton, MA 2000-2003
Team Leader / Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer

• Performed functional, integration, regression, performance, and stress tests in client/server and Web environments for Clinical Care applications.
• Reviewed functional specifications and business requirements and made recommendations. Developed and revised test plans and test cases. Executed test cases in MSSQL, SYBASE, and ORACLE databases. Wrote and ran SQL statements.
• Developed and implemented automated test scripts utilizing Rational Robot.
• Acted as a Team Leader for several projects. Developed and maintained project plans. Assigned projects and defects to QA members. Assisted QA members with training materials and reviewed their test plans.
• Utilized Rational ClearQuest to document, verify, and track bugs.
• Installed software in test environments. Installed desk software for MSSQL, ORACLE, and SYBASE databases. Built MSSQL 2000 database from conception to completion. Wrote document on how to set up MSSQL 2000 Databases, import system data into databases, create user Ids, backup, and restore databases.
• Received on-the-spot Award in Recognition of Outstanding Individual Performance.

EDUCATION:
M.S. Computer Information Systems

B.A. Business Management

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Completed Web Performance & Security Testing course and received Certificate of Completion.
Completed H&R Block Tax course for Federal Income Tax preparation.