PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr. QA Engineer

• Part of 2 person QA team responsible for writing test plans, test cases, and doing all manual testing for releases, patches, and updates.
• Automated performance testing using JMeter.
• Automated all back - ups of QA test documentation to main file-server.
• Set up multiple Linux servers to be used as test environments by the team.

Environment: Java, VBScript, XML, multiple ERPs, MQL, TCL, Linux, Windows, Browser DevTools(Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge), Selenium, JMeter,, Fogbugz

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Webpage Architect/Developer

• Designed, developed and wrote content for medical office’s webpage utilizing WordPress, JavaScript, XML, PHP, Photoshop, Google Docs and MySQL (including online appointment scheduling module).
• Consulted on HIPAA/HITECH compliance requirements.

Environment: WordPress, JavaScript, XML, PHP, Python, Adobe Photoshop, MySQL, Eclipse, LAMP environment

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QA Lead/Process Architect

• Designed new SDLC process flow using Atlassian Products (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, and others).
• Using information provided through many meetings with developers and support staff, created a SDLC process based on business rules, process work-flows & Agile philosophy.
• Automated SDLC process using JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo and a number of other Atlassian add-ons.
• Automated basic website processes using Visual Studio 2012, Selenium Webdriver, and NUnit.
• Tested & wrote automation for online ticketing APIs.
• Tested & provided security assessment for company’s proprietary VPN.
• Worked with Salesforce.com to integrate customer information stored in Salesforce into applicable JIRA issues.
• Upgraded & configured Atlassian tools to improve software performance. Implemented process that allowed support staff to do queries using basic drop-down fields instead of advanced SQL.

Environment: Visual Studio 2012, NUnit, Selenium, Fiddler, SoapUI (to test SOAP to REST conversions), AWS, Salesforce, Google docs, Box, HTML5, XML, JavaScript, CSS, proprietary cloud services, Facebook Platform, Mobile. Testing (Android, iOS), VMWare, Wireshark, Snort, SSL, Browser Shots, Browser DevTools (Chrome, Firefox, IE), Atlassian Platform (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo), SQL Server

Confidential, Seattle, WA

Sr. Software Engineer in Test/QA Lead & Volunteer Lab Manager, Jr. Project Manager, Systems Administrator

• Lead QA for all testing/usability on eModal.com, associated websites & mobile versions of product.
• Created automated test suites for regression & performance testing (QTP/Selenium).
• Served as system administrator for QA and Demo environments. Migrated both environments to AWS virtual servers in 2010.
• Responsible for creating both backlog stories and defects using Agile Version One software.
• Stepped in as Project Manager as needed - responsible for estimating hours/cost and resources.
• Created SQL script library for project management.
• Documentation Expert - wrote entire test suite for each of our products - equated to 5000 individual test cases.
• Worked directly with customers to ensure usability standards were met. Helped with customer support when needed.
• Resolved issues quickly and effectively due to in-depth understanding of system requirements, testing environments, production cycles, and code implementation details.
• Spearheaded move to switch from Quick Test Pro to Selenium saving $30,000/year.
• Volunteered as Test Lab Manager for 18 months. Was responsible for managing SharePoint, installing software, creating machine back-ups/images (including collection of virtual machine ISOs), fixing network issues, and managing lab's daily schedule.

Environment: IIS 6/7, SQL Server, Oracle PL/SQL, JDeveloper, Visual Studio Team Edition, C#, Amazon Web Services, Quick Test Pro 9.5/10, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, HTML, CSS, AJAX, Selenium, Agile (SCRUM), Version One, JIRA, Bugzilla, ASP.NET, SQL, Fiddler, WireShark, Cruise Control, MS Virtual PC, MS Project Management, MS Office, Web Development Tools (Chrome, Firefox, IE), Android/iOS

Confidential, Seattle, WA

QA Analyst, CONTRACT - Testing of updated billing system and database migration.

• Performed test execution; documented defects (proprietary defect tracker); worked collaboratively with development and BAs for problem resolution.
• Performed database validations (Oracle) by creating and executing SQL scripts.

Environment: Oracle 8i, PL/SQL, UNIX, C/C++, Java, JavaScript

Confidential, Everett,WA

Software Development Engineer in Test, CONTRACT - testing of 7E7’s wiring software.

• Developed automation for regression testing of 7E7’s wiring software using Mercury WinRunner 7.0.
• Specialized in writing VB scripts to work around WinRunner’s shortcomings.
• Worked with BAs in requirement/use-case reviews to ensure clarity and testability of requirements.
• Coordinated test case design project for new release.

Environment: WinRunner 7.0, Java, Visual Basic, Windows environment

Confidential, Seattle,WA 

Software Developer in Test, CONTRACT - performance/load testing of streaming video.

• Wrote Perl scripts to automate performance testing of new proprietary video streaming application.
• Helped increase performance of application by 20% by pin-pointing Java performance bottlenecks in code.
• Validated and tested installation of new load balancing servers.

Environment: Linux, Java, Perl, Load Runner, WinRunner

Confidential, Renton, WA 

QA Analyst, CONTRACT - tested rewrite of Confidential .com from Perl to Java.

• Verified business requirements and functional specifications in rewrite.
• Conducted system functionality testing: developed and executed test cases, produced problem reports, suggestions, system test logs, and test incident reports.
• Responsible for updating test cases and test automation scripts in Canoo WebTest.

Environment: Perl, Java, Linux, Canoo WebTest, Bugzilla

Confidential, Seattle, WA 

QA Lead/Software Developer in Test

• Created standardized test methodology for games team by introducing best practices into the testing process.
• Validated that the new methodology blended effortlessly into the waterfall SDLC and, along with consistency, the following goals were reached:
• Met test cycle milestones for each project
• Established use of high-level test plans and test case specifications.
• Established test logging on projects and modified Bugzilla to be used as a bug tracking system.
• Created & automated (using Java) a standard smoke test.
• Set standards for metrics reported to upper management.
• Performed effort estimations of projects based on test support activities and test execution activities expected in the project - costs, schedule, and resource estimations were derived from this.
• Worked directly with customers performing user acceptance testing (UAT) for the new Java version of Playsite.com.

Test Design/Execution Component (Hands-On testing):

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SDET

• Helped increase download speed of Metacrawler site by 60% through bug-free implementation and assiduous testing of RedGate hardware and software (won recognition award from RedGate for discovering several software bugs in the validation tool they provided with their hardware).
• Implemented automated testing for performance, load, and functionality on search sites using Perl and Java scripting.
• Worked with development, customers, and management investigating and correcting software bugs.

Environment: Linux, Java, JavaScript, CSS, JSP, HTML, Flash, Perl, Bugzilla, proprietary database & web components, Load Runner, WinRunner, metrics, search engine technology

Confidential, Bellevue, WA

Senior C/SQL Developer - Confidential DCAC/CRM Project

• PL/SQL developer for Confidential ’s data conversion project.
• Project utilized a hybrid ETL approach to transfer data from hundreds of antiquated mainframes to an Oracle-based EDW.
• Led efforts to test validity of migrated data in the new data warehouse. Ensured end-users were able to pull correctly formatted & valid reports.
• Used regular expressions within a C/C++ conversion framework to create a new integration layer for the system.
• Responsible for updating SQL/C/C++ code based on rapidly changing business requirement documents.

Environment: UNIX, C/C++, Perl, Unix shell scripting, Oracle 6i, PL*SQL, Oracle Reports, ETL Enterprise data Ware house (EDW)

Confidential, Madison, WI

C/Java Software Engineer - Warehouse Distribution System

• C developer hired to provide front line coding support to factory during business hours and help with C to Java conversion.
• Responsible for fixing emergencies in the warehouse where time lost = money.
• Worked primarily on the distribution system (conveyer belt logic) which consisted of C/SQL code on an AS/400.

Environment: Windows, C/C++, Java, Oracle 6i, PL*SQL, Oracle Forms & Reports, AS/400, logistics

Confidential, Flint, MI

Non-Profit Consultant

• Designed and coded MS Access CRM Database for local church group - database interfaced with national chapter and contained over 20,000 constituents. Led efforts to test validity of migrated data in the new data warehouse.
• Ensured end-users were able to pull correctly formatted & valid reports.
• Troubleshot Red Cross’s network issues and designed new network topology for Flint chapter.
• Updated all software/hardware in use at Red Cross & trained staff on new features.
• Installed and coded improvements to the Raiser’s Edge (MS-SQL based) database via normalization of data.
• Researched & helped develop new YWCA Daycare tracking/billing software.
• Updated all software for YWCA’s domestic violence shelter.
• Served as ongoing support staff for both Red Cross & YWCA.