SUMMARY:

• Over 20 years of experience in the full SDLC lifecycle of software testing and application quality assurance/Human Factors Interface - UI/UX and 10 years of Section 504/508 /504 S.M.E. experience in a wide variety of environments.
• Functionality, compatibility, reliability, Accessibility, installation, security and Section 504/508 testing, reporting, and remediation plans on government agency contracts and projects.
• Testing of web applications, mobile applications, client-server, network, multimedia, and database projects on Windows, Macintosh and Unix operating systems including: Telephony, Confidential, Networks, Databases, Platforms, Software Automated Test Tools and all assistive technology tools including screen readers, text magnification tools, voice activated software, automated 504/508 test tools and other AT software.
• Leadership roles in creation and execution of QA, testing, and Section 504/508 processes, test strategies and plans, and bug documentation and regression. Comfortable working solo and in a team environment.
• Extensive training in software testing theories, procedures as well as Section 504/508 testing, test tools, VPAT’s, and other related Section 504/508 test skills.
• Lead role in writing Section 504/508 remediation plans, reporting, alternative access, focus group, lead testing, training and development to include Section 504/508 within full SDLF lifecycle and inclusion into QA test groups and functional test scripts.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Systems: Linux, OS, UNIX, Windows 200/XP, NT, Mac-Apple

Languages: HTML, Cold Fusion, Perl, Java, Java Script, PHP, CGI, COBOL, .Net, J2ee, DHTML, Visual Basic, C sharp, C++, and other web based languages and TCP/IP, Fortron, Braille, and Brailling Machine Language

Applications: Team Track, DreamWeaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, Swish, Adobe Suite CS3, Acrobat, Common Look, Acc Verify, Acc Repair, Acc Monitor, Web XM, Deque Ramp, Jaws 17, Window Eyes, Zoom Text, Confidential Naturally Speaking, IBM Home Page Reader, Home Site, Eclipse, Apache, Java Ferret, Microsoft Inspect, Geb, Spock, Soap UI, JAWS, Selenium, JUnit, Groovy, IPlanet, IIS, SQL Server, Oracle, My SQL, BEA Web Logic, BEA Web Sphere, File Maker Pro, Fox Pro, Common Look, Magic 10, ADesigner 1.0 & 2.0, Oracle Portal, Open Source CMS, CMS, DMS, PVCS, Subversion, Wiki, Blogs, and other semantic Web 2.0 applications for internal communications, MS Project, Visio, Rational Tool Set, VOIP applications, Greenplum, BOE, FICO Confidential, IBM mainframe, ENDEVOR, DB2, and other IRS tools and applications.

Tools: ClearQuest, ClearCase, Win runner, Load runner, Mercury, Rational Tool Set

Databases: SQL, MySQL, Oracle, Oracle 9ias, Access

Skills: Braille, Braille Transcription, Braille Documentation, Jaws, QA Testing Lead, QA Testing Manager, Section 504/508 tester-lead, management training, documentation, software development, software development management, Web Services, High Availability and Fault Tolerance, Security, ESB, Messaging, BPM, BRMS,RDBMS, ORM, NoSQL, Human Factors, UI Design. Government compliancy areas including Section 2810, Section 504/504/508 Standards, Confidential standards, Privacy Act, HIPPA, FISCAM, SECURITY, FOIA and other internal areas as needed and requested. RAD, RUP, OpenRup, Waterfall, Spiral and other methods of SDLC framework and experience writing object oriented test scripts for FuseBox, Cold Fusion and Ruby on Rails Applications, Load Testing, Automated, Functional and Manual Testing.

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

SME/ Accessibility Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Section 504/508 tester/ SIT System Integration Tester Team Member/ Accessibility Specialist for the IBM/IRS Rapid Return Project current possession of a current IRS background investigation and clearance MBI issued September 11, 2013.
• Applications and Software included BOE Business Objects Software/Web based package for the Rapid Return Project, Confidential - Rules Management Application for the Rapid Return Project and Java Batch Console Dashboard for the Rapid Return Project.
• Wrote and assembled the US Government required documentation including Required Applicable Provisions and Testing documentation, Accessibility Risk Information, and Accessibility Compliance Approach.
• Responsible for participating in all SIT/504/508/504 test activities for the first release of RRP, Rapid Return Review Program including an integrated data warehouse, report and ad hoc query capabilities, an environment to implement business rules, develop predictive models, and simulate return scoring and an environment that supports scoring incoming tax returns processes.
• Supports the design and development of a 504/508/504 Accessibility test strategy to perform environment and system integration validation including ETL using Informatica, Java Data Access, Greenplum, SAS, FICO Blaze, BOE and web services technology along with PG Admin, Control M, etc.
• Assisted in compliancy for Section 504/508 - Access for the disabled additionally with testing, remediation and review of vendor VPAT’s for accuracy and inclusion into reporting and testing results, participated in Peer reviews and CCB’s of 504/508 documents.
• Assisted in Load Testing for BOE Business Objects Application.
• Signed off and validated contracts for Section 504/508 Validity. Review of contract information along with VPAT’s to validate findings by companies awarded contracts stating 504/508 Compliancy.
• Assisted in training of Section 504/508 standards and information concerning refresh of standards and application to current products and procurements in progress. Produced Braille Documents and Braille Transcription for Software Documentation and User Guides, Help files and other documents as required by Section 508.
• Performed all aspects of Section 504/508 testing, developed test plan, executed test plan and testing according to Government Standards using screen readers (JAWS, Window Eyes, IBM Home Page Screen Reader), Text Magnification Tools (Zoom Text), Voice recognition software ( Confidential Naturally Speaking), Low Vision/ Blind/ Color Blindness and other visual disability testing for Government Compliance, ran automated 504/508 test tools (AccVerify, Acc Monitor, Acc Repair, Deque Ramp, Web XM) and tested additionally for mobile Accessibility on a variety of government indicated tools and platforms. Knowledge, tools, and software include:
• GreenPlum, IBM mainframe, ENDEVOR, Unisys mainframe, DB2, Informatica Business Objects, Rational Tools, Section 504/508 compliance testing, Performance testing Security testing, Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications Experience with IRS tax administration systems.

Confidential

Security Specialist-SME

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in compliancy for Section 504/508 - Access for the disabled additionally with testing, remediation. Produced Braille Documents and Braille Transcription for Software Documentation and User Guides, Help files and other documents as required by Section 508.
• Signed off and validated contracts for Section 504/508 Validity. Review of contract information along with VPAT’s to validate findings by companies awarded contracts stating 504/508 Compliancy.
• Assisted in training of Section 504/508 standards and information concerning refresh of standards and application to current products and procurements in progress.
• Review of Grants Online- GOL Confidential forms and pdf’s for Section 504/508 compliancy with current Confidential standards with GOL Confidential web master.
• Planning, developing, and implementing IT Security Plans such as: System Security Plan, Risk Assessment Plan, Self Assessment, Contingency Plan, Emergency Preparedness, Continuous Monitoring, and other plans for the Confidential 1101 systems. Routine dealings with Penetration Testing, Vulnerability scans, Foundstone, Nessus, Patchlink, Discovery, etc. Dealings with inventory for Confidential 1101 systems concerning Confidential, Confidential and other IT benchmarks.
• Conducted audits, reviews of documentation, Confidential 800-53 control implementation, FIPS, writing reports, auditing systems for A&A Process, recording findings and proposing proactive actions to the Confidential Security Office
• Routinely sent emails to Confidential team members concerning trends and current security issues.
• Implementation of Confidential 800-137 standards in additional to current government standards for IT Security.
• Performed all aspects of Section 504/508 testing, developed test plan, executed test plan and testing according to Government Standards using screen readers (JAWS, Window Eyes, IBM Home Page Screen Reader), Text Magnification Tools (Zoom Text), Voice recognition software ( Confidential Naturally Speaking), Low Vision/ Blind/ Color Blindness and other visual disability testing for Government Compliance, ran automated 504/508 test tools (AccVerify, Acc Monitor, Acc Repair, Deque Ramp, Web XM).

Confidential

SME

Responsibilities:

• Section 504/508 Lead Tester responsible for all Section 504/508 compliance and reporting on Board of Governors US Federal Reserve web site and ad hoc duties in reporting QA test analysis within 504/508 test results
• Performed all aspects of Section 504/508 testing, developed test plan, executed test plan and testing according to Government Standards using screen readers (JAWS, Window Eyes, IBM Home Page Screen Reader), Text Magnification Tools (Zoom Text), Voice recognition software ( Confidential Naturally Speaking), Low Vision/ Blind/ Color Blindness and other visual disability testing for Government Compliance, ran automated 504/508 test tools (AccVerify, Acc Monitor, Acc Repair, Deque Ramp, Web XM).
• Wrote Section 504/508 reports and met with development staff to in corporate Section 504/508 compliancy into current development lifecycle and remediation for projects about to deploy that were not 504/508 compliant including specific areas testing for QA and incorporated separate reporting into daily test report document for both QA/Development Team and Section 504/508 daily test results for delivery to PM and Development team to remediate daily
• Meeting with development and GUI interface designer to explain and assist in Phased Plan approach to incorporating 504/508 compliancy into site after deployment and re-testing of site after updates to corrected code to verify compliancy,
• Remediated all PDF’s on the Federal Reserve Web site under Board of Governors.
• Utilized ABBYY fine reader for remediation of Power point presentations on web site and internal sites. Produced Braille Documents and Braille Transcription for Software Documentation and User Guides, Help files and other documents as required by Section 508.

Confidential

Security Specialist-SME- Acting Manager

Responsibilities:

• Wrote Section 504/508 reports and met with development staff to in corporate Section 504/508 compliancy into current development lifecycle and remediation for projects about to deploy that were not 504/508 compliant including specific areas testing for QA and incorporated separate reporting into daily test report document for both QA/Development Team and Section 504/508 daily test results for delivery to PM and Development team to remediate daily
• Duties included extensive review of systems, hardware and software for updating information on government compliancy on said systems including updates on Section 504/508 Standards, Privacy Act Information (if utilized), Confidential 2810.1A, Confidential 800-53 requirements, SBU, Confidential, Confidential Benchmarks, C&A process for 2010 certification, and other areas of required government compliancy including Continuous Monitoring and review of systems for meeting Government Standards within the PMO office. Produced Braille Documents and Braille Transcription for Software Documentation and User Guides, Help files and other documents as required by Section 508.
• Studied software and COTS products prior to and after deployment for Section 504/508 compliancy and made notes concerning variances to required Government Compliancy, completed and set up spreadsheets on deficiencies and the cost required to meet Government Compliancy on said systems for review by Confidential officials in charge of systems in order for them to review and decide what changes would be made to the system and the cash amount needs, in addition to waivers required for the system to continue operations with notes made of the non-compliance and when new changes would be implemented to bring the subsystems into compliancy with upcoming updates, replacement of system hardware and software, and retirement of said systems unable to meet compliancy with replacement systems able to adhere to Government standards.
• Attended December 2010 Confidential ITSM (IT Security Manager) Face to Face at Confidential AMES.
• Analyst responsible for all Confidential IT compliance and reporting on all Confidential projects and subsystems under the Confidential contract PMO Office including review and updates of IT Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Contingency Plans, SAIV documents and other IT documentation relating directly to government compliant initiatives with Code 450, Flight Projects Directorate including systems including Confidential 's Near Earth Network, including operations at Wallops Flight Facility at Wallops Island, Va.; the White Sands Complex in Las Cruces, N.M.; the Merritt Island Launch Annex in Florida; and McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Also provided IT support for the Satellite Laser Ranging network and the global Very Long Baseline Interferometry Network. Performed audits of systems for C&A process and Section 504/508 compliancy with existing Confidential HQ 504/508 standards.
• Performed all aspects of Section 504/508 testing, developed test plan, executed test plan and testing according to Government Standards using screen readers (JAWS, Window Eyes, IBM Home Page Screen Reader), Text Magnification Tools (Zoom Text), Voice recognition software ( Confidential Naturally Speaking), Low Vision/ Blind/ Color Blindness and other visual disability testing for Government Compliance, ran automated 504/508 test tools (AccVerify, Acc Monitor, Acc Repair, Deque Ramp, Web XM).
• Attended in-house Confidential Section 504/508 conference concerning refresh of standards.

Confidential

Subject Matter Expert Expert/ADA Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Section 504/508 Analyst responsible for all Section 504/508 compliance and reporting on all Confidential web sites, Software Applications, and Mainframe systems including Kiosk and other ad hoc duties in reporting 504/508 compliancy.
• Performed all aspects of Section 504/508 testing, developed test plan, executed test plan and testing according to Government Standards using screen readers (JAWS, Window Eyes, IBM Home Page Screen Reader), Text Magnification Tools (Zoom Text), Voice recognition software ( Confidential Naturally Speaking), Low Vision/ Blind/ Color Blindness and other visual disability testing for Government Compliance, ran automated 504/508 test tools (AccVerify, Acc Monitor, Acc Repair, Deque Ramp, Web XM, and additionally utilized Agile Test Practices, Quality Assurance, UI Testing, Web Accessibility Toolbar, creating and utilizing Confidential Test Scripts and using Confidential Test tools and applications such as Java Ferret, Microsoft Inspect, Geb, and other tools as needed and necessary.
• Wrote Section 504/508 reports and met with development staff to in corporate Section 504/508 compliancy into current development lifecycle and remediation for projects about to deploy that were not 504/508 compliant including specific areas testing for QA and incorporated separate reporting into daily test report document for both QA/Development Team and Section 504/508 daily test results for delivery to PM and Development team to remediate daily
• Meeting with development and GUI interface designer to explain and assist in Phased Plan approach to incorporating 504/508 compliancy into site after deployment and re-testing of site after updates to corrected code to verify compliancy
• Worked on Presidential Initiative to update Confidential web site in 90 days from Presidential Speech to Congress June 25, 2009.
• Prepared documentation including DTAR’s, Non-Availability, Exemptions, and information on material grandfathered prior to Section 504/508 standards.
• Studied software and COTS products prior to and after deployment for compliancy. Produced Braille Documents and Braille Transcription for Software Documentation and User Guides, Help files and other documents as required by Section 508.

Confidential

Subject Matter Expert Tester

Responsibilities:

• Section 504/508 Lead Tester responsible for all Section 504/508 compliance and reporting on Confidential web site and ad hoc duties in reporting QA test analysis within 504/508 test results
• Performed all aspects of Section 504/508 testing, developed test plan, executed test plan and testing according to Government Standards using screen readers (JAWS, Window Eyes, IBM Home Page Screen Reader), Text Magnification Tools (Zoom Text), Voice recognition software ( Confidential Naturally Speaking), Low Vision/ Blind/ Color Blindness and other visual disability testing for Government Compliance, ran automated 504/508 test tools (AccVerify, Acc Monitor, Acc Repair, Deque Ramp, Web XM).
• Wrote Section 504/508 reports and met with development staff to in corporate Section 504/508 compliancy into current development lifecycle and remediation for projects about to deploy that were not 504/508 compliant including specific areas testing for QA and incorporated separate reporting into daily test report document for both QA/Development Team and Section 504/508 daily test results for delivery to PM and Development team to remediate daily
• Meeting with development and GUI interface designer to explain and assist in Phased Plan approach to incorporating 504/508 compliancy into site after deployment and re-testing of site after updates to corrected code to verify compliancy.
• Produced Braille Documents and Braille Transcription for Software Documentation and User Guides, Help files and other documents as required by Section 508.

Environment: C++, ASPX, ASP, Windows, RAD, SQL, HTML, Java Script, Ajax, MS Office, Visio, Manual Testing, MS Project, Window Eyes, JAWS, Zoom Text, Confidential Naturally Speaking, Acc Verify, Acc Monitor, Deque Ramp, Web XM, Cold Fusion, Apache, Web 2.0 Technology, Semantic Web, ADesigner, IBM Home Page Screen Reader, SQL, Documentation, Manual and Automated Testing.

Confidential

SME- Section 504/508 Analyst/ QA Systems Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Section 504/508 SME who worked both QA and Section 504/508 on all internally produced Confidential HQ software projects including COTS, Open Source, and other solutions. Worked with up to 6 development teams, 10 team leads, 3 branch manager, and 15 project managers simultaneously to ensure the highest level of Quality Assurance and Section 504/508, Confidential 2810 and other compliancy areas into produced software, web sites, and other web based applications.
• Duties as Quality Assurance Lead responsible for web launch of new web sites with the Confidential HQ web domain and internally developed software applications including software quality assurance, developed test plans, created and executed test cases. Performed software testing including: functional, integration, regression, stress, compatibility, Accessibility, installation and automated testing and manual testing of applications. Worked extensively on 3 high level projects for Confidential Agency Development and Testing. Coordinated reports and reporting to Agency Level on said Software Projects as well as Deputy Program Manager and Confidential .
• Duties as Section 504/508 SME included reporting, automated testing, manual testing, remediation and work with in-house development team on projects to ensure Section 504/508 compliancy from the beginning of the life cycle until deployment.
• Built, configured and maintained QA/ Section 504/508 test lab which consisted of multi-boot Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP computers, Apple Macintosh OS 9/X computers and automated test machines. Built and configured Windows NT4/2000 Server and Linux production build machines, Intranet server, defect-tracking server and proxy servers
• Reported QA team status to management and Confidential officials.
• Wrote test scripts, initiated meetings, training, brown bags, presentations and join Confidential Center functions to encourage Section 504/508 compliancy.
• Met with Vendors/COTS on Section 504/508 testing and remediation of COTS products to hasten deployment via Confidential HQ and Agency usage. Worked with internal team to correct and post 504/508 Compliant PDF documents and other documents to external web site.
• Worked with other SME Developer to quickly remediate code and web sites to be 504/508 compliant via Cold Fusion, alternative access, and alternative interfaces that freely allowed individuals with a disability to access alternative interface.
• Worked with COTS vendors extensively to remediate 3 top agency projects to be Section 504/508 compliant.
• Ran manual checks of web sites using Screen Readers (JAWS, Window Eyes, and IBM Home Page Screen reader), Magnification Tools (Zoom Text, Magic), Voice Activated Software ( Confidential Naturally Speaking), Low Vision Simulators, and other AT tools to ensure Section 504/508 and accurate Section 504/508 reporting on web site. Produced Section 504/508 reports on all HQ applications developed internally and external 3rd party products. Wrote internal 504/508 Implementation Plan. Produced Braille Documents and Braille Transcription for Software Documentation and User Guides, Help files and other documents as required by Section 508.
• Established regular meetings with PM’s on projects and Development Teams for 504/508 status reports, updates and re-test schedule with final Section 504/508 approval prior to Deployment and CCB meetings.
• Participated in discussion and working group from Access Board Section 504/508 standards update
• Was main speaker on Cold Fusion MD Users Group on Accessibility, Semantic Web, and Section 504/508 implementation and ran meeting in which VP of Sales & Head of Government Accounts from Freedom Scientific (JAWS), Virtual Vision Technologies, and other AT vendors for training session for Confidential HQ contract.
• Nominated by Peers for Company Peer Award for Excellence in Testing for both QA & Section 504/508

Environment: Windows 2000/XP, Apple Macintosh, Safari, IE, FireFox, Lynx, Unix, Linux, Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux, Apache, Iplanet, RAD, HTML, Cold Fusion, MySQL, Oracle, SQL, Jaws, Window Eyes, Zoom Text, Magic, Confidential Naturally Speaking, Mercury, ADesigner, Acc Verify, Acc Monitor, Acc Repair, Deque Ramp, Scriptaclious, Java, JavaScript, SVG, Web 2.0 technology, Semantic Web. MS Project, Visio, Subversion, PVCS, IBM Home Page Reader, Manual and Automated Testing, Documentation.

Confidential

Quality Assurance Software-Section 504/508 SME

Responsibilities:

• Worked extensively on the #2 project within the VA, Coordinated reports and reporting to High Management Level on Mental Health and My Healthe Vet Projects as well as Deputy Program Manager and Confidential . Made recommendations to Confidential on stop work orders based off of incompatibility of Vendor System and non-compliancy with Section 504/508.
• Wrote Section 504/508 testing roles and procedures into the main test environment for inclusion into the process while building test lab into contract and company for future and present testing standards and core test load.
• Participated in agile/scrum process, self-studied Agile methodologies
• Participated in User Interface for Human Factors Projects including X-Ray, Explosive Detection Systems, X-Ray for joint DOD-JIF/ VA project.
• Tested, wrote, and reported on VA Web Portal and other web based projects for Section 504/508 compliance as SME on project while working with vendors to remediate coding and projects for Section 504/508 compliancy.
• Extensively worked with Blind Rehab Center within VA to obtain core requirements on Assistive Technology Tools and education for in-house developers on projects. Produced Braille Documents and Braille Transcription for Software Documentation and User Guides, Help files and other documents as required by Section 508.
• Duties as QA tester included Quality Assurance Lead responsible for performing software quality assurance, developed test plans, created and executed test cases. Performed software testing including: functional, integration, regression, stress, compatibility, Accessibility, installation and automated testing and manual testing of applications. Worked extensively on the Rational Tool set and Clear Quest and Clear Case for instances of non-compliancy that needed to be reviewed for internal CCB process in addition to being owner within Clear Quest of prioritizing 504/508 ‘bugs’ within system for LOE and ROI on fixes, as well as exploration of fixes for 504/508 issues within the applications and development life cycle.
• Was part of a two person team to exclusively test, report, and make recommendations on LMS system for VA web portal project including QA, functional, and Section 504/508 testing with Assistive Technology tools including screen readers, magnification tools, automated test tools and back up validation of false positives and negatives from automated test tools to accurately report failures and areas of compliancy in addition to Accessibility testing, running focus groups, and assisted with IA work as needed due to Matrixing of team members on core projects.
• Assisted in Mental Health contract exclusively as part of a small project team whose tasking included requirements gathering for 504/508 compliancy within the life cycle, executed and wrote documentation for test scripts, testing, and accurate reporting of test results to PM and Confidential on major failure areas concerning a stop work order and LOE and ROI for fixes to functional areas discovered via QA testing and 504/508 failures respectively in addition to reporting on E-Gov plans.
• Aided Government Official on project with information, reporting, and Section 504/508 development results via monthly reports and weekly updates held during meetings.
• As test lead on QA side worked intensively with core group of testers on the various projects within the 3 existing contracts as well as internal company projects to ensure QA, functional, regression, unit and other areas of testing as needed while producing documentation and test procedures to be included into the process for full software development life cycle.
• Submitted Paper to Dr. Dobbs on Testing, QA, and Section 504/508 within the Test Life Cycle and Accessibility and Section 504/508 using Schemas within RUP and Open RUP methodology

Environment: RUP, Rational Tool set including Clear Quest, Clear Case, Open Rup, Windows 2000/XP, BEA Web Logic, BEA Websphere, LMS, SCORM, E-Government, Oracle, SQL, Vista (VA Specific), Dream weaver, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop, Adobe Tool Set, Common Look for PDF remediation, Magic, Window Eyes, JAWS, IBM Home Page Screen Reader, UML, Zoom Text, Confidential Naturally Speaking, HTML, Java Script, Java, J2ee, Apache, IIS, Home Site, Cold Fusion, DHTML, Ajax, C++, Visual Basic, VB Script, MS Project, Visio, Subversion, PVCS, Documentation, Manual and Automated Testing.