SUMMARY:

• I have 16 years of Quality Assurance experience performing automated and manual testing through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• As a test lead, I have supervised test teams, and worked closely with Developers, Project Managers, Product Managers, Customer Representatives, Business Analysts, Operations Support Teams, QA teams and other groups as needed to ensure that project requirements, expectations and deadlines were met.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

HARDWARE: Confidential, Confidential & Confidential Set top boxes, Apantac Multiplexer, Confidential + Confidential Collectors and Meters, Flasher Pro, AS400/E2K, Apache Webserver, Waveform Channel Test Bed (WCTB), Test Tracking Terminal (TTT), Confidential Test Terminal (MTT), FBCB2, EPLRS CNR Radios, Mission Data Support Equipment ( Confidential ), Multi - function Laser, Thermal Weapons Sight, Daylight Video Sight, Weapons User Interface, Soldier Control Unit, Computer Subsystem, Navigational Subsystem, Helmet Mounted Display, Helmet Interface Unit, GMF Satellite Terminals

SOFTWARE: Apantac Director 3.0, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Test Manager, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Quality Center v10, WinSCP, SoapUI, Eclipse, ITMS/SWORD, Putty, DNCS/DAC Headend Controllers, Selenium WebDriver, Remedy, Oracle SQL Developer, J-Link, Clarity, Visual Studio, Confidential VPN Client, Remote Desktop, ICOMS Confidential Billing System, CSG Confidential Billing System, Prelude, JIRA, Mystro Application Server Conductor, Skype Business, Key Injection Tool, RSA, Outlook, Lync, WebEx, Solaris, UNIX, LINUX, MVS/ESA, XML, Confidential, HipChat, JCL, JAVA, Adobe, SQLPLUS, ClearCase, ClearQuest, LWGateway, Exceed, Test Tracking Simulator, OSCOMET, Windows, Test Director, WinRunner, LoadRunner Ethereal, Wireshark, WinSCP, Notepad++

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Perform integration, system, and regression testing tasks supporting Confidential ’s ODN product using various Confidential, Confidential, and Confidential set top boxes controlled by Confidential and Confidential Headends.
• Use DAC/DNCS Controllers to configure cable packages and resources on set top boxes.
• Create, execute, and track results of test cases using ITMS and create and track defects using JIRA.
• Create and maintain Confidential scripts to simplify testing tasks.

Confidential

Sr. Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed functional, integration, and regression testing tasks in support of various projects as part of the Benefits team using Oracle 10g forms interface and batch transactions in Windows and UNIX environments.
• Developed and executed test cases and created and managed defects using ALM. Used SQL Developer to query and manipulate data to verify data was correctly processed and displayed in the backend and the forms interface.
• Used proprietary tools to validate complex formulas and calculations of customer financial payouts. Worked with developers, business analysts, managers, team members and clients to meet project objectives.

Confidential

Sr. SQA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed testing and networking tasks in support of Confidential + Confidential project for PLC, RF, and Cellular energy technology endpoints.
• Worked with Agile team members to accomplish testing duties including test case creation from User Stories and execution that were stored in Test Manager. Deployed software builds to multiple environments and performed smoke tests.
• Upgraded firmware on Gridstream energy endpoints using Seggar J-Link and Flasher Pro and via the GUI. Executed endpoint commands using a web-based GUI called Command Center and verified results.
• Used Oracle SQL Developer to execute queries to verify and manipulate data. Executed commands via XML files using SoapUI to evaluate request and response activity through Route B and Route G paths. Worked with international clients and team members to meet global objectives. Generated and imported private and public keys to collector and meter endpoints.
• Worked in multiple environments configuring simulated and real endpoints and verified data packets transmitted throughout the Gridstream network. Analyzed logs and reported findings to team members when errors arose as well as attached additional info to created defects.
• Performed Integration, System, Functional, Regression and UAT tests in support of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines International Confidential and Confidential public and secure web solution. Supported numerous testing efforts for multiple projects including the Pricing and Promotions major redesign effort which impacted the entire Royal IT System.
• Created test plans, test cases, recorded results, and reported defects found using Quality Center. Supported pre-production migration tasks as the author and requester of RFC tickets as part of the Change Management process.
• Provided input defining testable requirements and executed assigned tasks throughout the Software Development Life Cycle. Worked closely with Management, Developers, Business Analysts, Business Representatives (customers), and other technical staff to accomplish multiple tasks within prescribed timelines.
• Verified key areas of testing were accomplished during the migration of code deliveries to ensure a smooth transition through Test, Stage, and Production environments.
• Addressed and analyzed Travel Partner production issues and concerns reported using BCM Remedy and created defects in Quality Center.
• Worked with Backend (AS400), Middle-Tier (API), and Front-End (Web GUI) teams to isolate defects found and to quickly determine a solution. Executed test cases using multiple browsers (IE/Chrome/Safari/Mozilla) to ensure content is displayed as designed throughout the booking flow, payment, support pages, plus verified data is consistent between platforms.

Confidential

Sr. Software Tester

Responsibilities:

• Supported system testing efforts for the Landwarrior program. Developed and executed test procedures based off of customer requirements.
• Opened and verified Problem Change Reports addressing discrepancies found.
• Worked closely with Developers, System Engineers and Management to resolve issues encountered.
• Performed interoperability testing ensuring VMF messages were correctly transmitted and received using CNR radios or Ethernet networked using a switch, for all the networked Landwarrior systems: LW ensembles, AMDSE, LW Laptop, LW Gateway, FBCB2, etc.
• Analyzed and verified VMF message traffic was correctly passed using Wireshark and the VMF test tool.

Confidential

Sr. Test Engineer/Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Performed Integration, System, Functional and System tests in support of the Confidential 3G Mobile User Objective System ( Confidential ) Satellite program for Confidential .
• Developed and demonstrated point-to-point and group call automated test procedures defined by customer requirements for Level 6 Acceptance Testing.
• Part of acceptance demonstration team executing GEO Location test procedures. Developed procedures using MTPL ( Confidential Test Programming Language) to automate the group call process.
• Used Wireshark to capture packet traffic to be analyzed while troubleshooting.

Confidential

Test Manager/Sr. Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Established the software test infrastructure to support the development of a foreign language 2-way speech-to-speech translation application and biometric capture system.
• Created test suites, test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Performed as the lone dedicated test resource to identify, document, troubleshoot discrepancies and vulnerabilities found within project applications.
• Provide technical support for program demonstrations in the field. Company sold to ImageWare.

Confidential

Sr. Test Engineer/ Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Performed Functional tests in support of the Confidential Mobile User Objective System ( Confidential ) Satellite program for Confidential .
• Developed test procedures to meet criteria defined in customer requirements.
• Analyzed and interpret raw telemetry data to assist developers in isolating anomalies found.
• Recorded anomalies found in a bug tracking system. Worked with end users and other shareholders to ensure all pass criteria is satisfied before final delivery.
• Manually executed processes to simulate satellite vehicle and ground system resources that provide data for commanding, telemetry and tracking applications.

Confidential

Sr. Test Engineer/ Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Performed Functional, System, Integration, Performance and Regression testing in support of Land Warrior (LW-SI) and Mission Data Support Equipment ( Confidential ) Combat Systems for the Confidential .
• Led the test effort on numerous releases to ensure software requirements are satisfied and systems perform to customer satisfaction. Developed and execute test cases.
• Install OS and application software on closed and open frame systems. Networked system components to support the transmission of Variable Message Format (VMF) messages using Confidential Radios and Ethernet.
• Use Ethereal and Data Hunter applications to capture and analyze data. Developed and executed training program to train new testers. Worked with developers to isolate and resolve problems (bugs).
• Test Coordinator responsible for the development of a testing tool to verify Cryptography Initialization, Public-Key Cryptography Standard and Digital Signature Standard processes and certificate handling.
• Detected over 300 bugs, that ultimately led to a more stable system ready for combat use.

Confidential

Senior Test Engineer, Fairfax, VA

Responsibilities:

• Performed Functional, System and Regression testing of the web-based Ad Delivery product called Connect.
• Test Director was used to create test plans, test scripts, record test results, and generate reports.

Confidential

Senior Test Engineer/Test Lead, Denver, CO

Responsibilities:

• Supported testing of a web-based customized bulk e-mail generation and delivery engine consisting of over 20 million profiles.
• As a test lead, I was responsible for managing the test effort for the InformMessaging and TargetMessaging web-based products.
• Responsibilities included creating and executing test plans and test cases, bug tracking, providing testing estimates, attending design and code reviews, status meetings, and led a team of four testers.
• Migrated new and modified files from the development staging area to test and production environments.
• Testing phases included integration, system, regression, functional, load, and acceptance. Modified and executed automated and manual scripts ( Confidential and Confidential ) and analyzed test results. Reported final test results and gave recommendations prior to releasing to production environment.
• Used SQLPLUS to interface with an ORACLE Database. Assisted the Test Automation Team with integrating WinRunner, LoadRunner, and Test Director.

Confidential

Software Test Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provided test support to Confidential working on their Accounts Receivable Management System ( Confidential ) project.
• The project was cancelled before implementation.

Confidential

Software Test Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provided test support to Octel Messaging Division system test group at Lucent. Developed and executed test plans in compliance with Confidential and Cross-APEX Process Platform (CAPP 5.1) standards. Configured G3r switches, Definity AUDIX 3.2, and DA Slim 4.0 voice messaging systems.
• Performed load testing using test scripts on a UNIX platform.

Software Test Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Provided test support to Systems Engineering Interface (SEI) group at Confidential . Created and executed test cases. Used various ISPF/TSO utilities to analyze and manipulate data including Confidential Tools, File-Aid, SuperCE compare tool, CLIST, Network Data Mover (NDM), IBM/OEM Facilities, Field Verification Office report generator and Volume Scanner (VOLSCAN).
• Provided analysis of test results, created, and distributed certification memo to group manager.

Confidential

Associate Systems Analyst/Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed software and database regression testing, and supported Satellite Operation Complexes ( Confidential 's) for the Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSOC).
• This includes CCS, ISPF/TSO, JCL, PCL, MVS, and ES9000 functions within the Operational Support Maintenance Complex (OSMC) in support of Air Force operations.
• Developed test plans and executed test cases, analyzed data and verified and documented results. Created, maintained, and verified software defects.