Resume of Project Manager/IV&V

Title
Project Manager/IV&V

Primary Skills
Project Manager, Quality Manager

Location
US-MD-Upper Marlboro

Posted
Feb-20-08

CSTE, PMP

Software/Language Experience/Knowledge:

Oracle Federal Financials, IBM Rational Performance Tester, Earned Value Management, PM Online, Test Director, Quick Test Pro, Rational XDE Tester, Rational Enterprise Suite, XML Spy Suite, Rational Suite Team IV&V, PVCS Tracker, Silk Net, Load Runner, Dimensions, Data Warehouse, SOAP Client Test Application, XML, Rational Suite Performance Studio, Load Test, ClearQuest, Silk Test, Korn Shell Programming, Business Objects, Rational Suite IV&V Studio, Vantive Defect Tracking, ClearCase, RequisitePro, Rational Rose, Crystal Reports, WinRunner, XRunner, Robot, Vermont High Test, C++, Java, Aspect Scripting Language, IV&V Script Language, CASL Scripting Language, Lotus Notes, Excel, Word, Corel WP, Help Magician, Delphi, MS Project, Access, REXX, Track Record, HTML, QA Run, QA Center, SQL*PLUS, SQL Station, SAS for Windows, PVCS, Help Writers' Assistant, SnapPRO, PLSORT, ADA, JCL, IBM Utilities, TSO, CICS, BASIC, Resource Predictive Models, FILE-AID, Track Record, VERIFY, TOAD.

Relational Databases:
Access, Oracle 11i, DB2, IDMS, MS SQL Server

Operating Systems:
Unix, MVS, VM/ESA, Windows, DOS, NT

Network
Communications:
SNMP, TCP/IP, HP Openview, ProComm Plus, Sonet Test Set, FTP, X.25, DCC, OSU.

Other Skills/Knowledge:
Requirements Analysis, CMM, Rational Unified Process, Web IV&V, OOP, IV&V, Data Management, UML, PMP, C&A, PMBOK Project Management, Initiate, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, closing of projects. Project Integration, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management, Communications Management, Risk Management, Procurement Management

Summary of Experience:
Hands on Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and IT Quality Manager (CSTE) Consultant with extensive Information Technology experience. Experienced with commercial and government industries. Technical Project Management training and experience. 15+years of IT expertise. Independent Verification & Validation Expert (IV&V).

Objective:
IT technical project planning and implementation experience seeks a position fully utilizing strong customer service attitude, exceptional organizational ability and communication skills. Excel at communicating with stakeholders to provide accurate reporting and information regarding the ongoing projects and initiatives. Experienced in coordinating, negotiating and motivating resources in support of timeline and IT project deliverables. Superior coordination of IT software development deliverables through iterative evolutions.

Academic Degree: B.S. Computer Science
Background: University of Maryland University College (UMUC)

In Progress: M.S. Computer Science
American College of Computer & Information Sciences

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) 2007
Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), 98-12
Quality Assurance Institute (QAI)

Professional American Society for Quality (ASQ), Senior Member
Affiliations:

Clearance: Secret (Inactive), NACI (Active), IT Level 1 (Active)
Work Experience:

Project Manager/Consultant
STS Inc., Upper Marlboro, MD 2007

Functions as a PM providing oversight for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in collaboration with IBM for the Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS). Provides IV&V support expertise for the IBM Production Readiness Team. Develops project plan and execution approach. Utilizes a rigorous process of defining client requirements and project specifications in support of operational testing. Defines purpose, roles & responsibilities, tasks, milestones, budgets (resources) and measures of success. Creates SOW for IV&V activities. Work with IBM functional Test Manager and team to ensure thorough validation of modules/application/interfaces. Monitor financial delivery and issue management processes, escalating issues and project variances where necessary. Resolve schedule issues. Work with the HIGLAS project team to ensure proper production readiness implementation. Have a significant influence on policy and procedure formation for production readiness activities. Provides IV&V leadership for large Oracle Federal Financials applications; follows tasks through to implementation in a highly matrixed environment.


IT Security Manager/Consultant
STS Inc. -- Upper Marlboro, MD 2006

Provided IBM Rational project management support for certification and accreditations (C&A) of major applications for the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). General security support for systems (e.g. risk assessment, system security plan, contingency plan, contingency plan IV&V, system IV&V and evaluations, FIPS 199 security categorizations and security accreditation reports); assisting system owners and security support staff develop and implement risk and threat mitigation strategies; providing assistance in identifying, reporting and resolving computer security incidents; developing computer security policies, procedures and best practices; knowledge of applicable NIST, FISMA and OMB policies and regulations. Rational tools expertise in creating SODA reports that support the C&A process. Followed the Project Management Methodology (PMM) which is a tailored version of the Rational Unified Process (RUP) for NRC. Created artifacts in support of the process and provides IBM Rational Enterprise Suite tool support; ClearQuest, ClearCase, TestManager, RequisitePro, and SoDA.

Subject Matter Expert/Project Lead Consultant
STS Inc.-Upper Marlboro, MD 2005 to 2006

IBM Rational Tools Consultant responsible for software validations of Army portal application with PeopleSoft, Data Warehouse and Web components for IBM. The GoArmyEd portal is a resource for deployed soldiers to register for online course, earn degrees and obtain tuition assistance from the Army. Performs IV&V with the IBM Rational tools including Robot, Test Manager, Performance Tester and Clear Quest. Created IV&V cases, scripts and data to support Functional, User Acceptance and Performance Test Analyzed business requirements documents and works with the development team to ensure that all identified defects are corrected and retested. Documented and reported system defects and issues to developers in a timely manner for all test phases. Concurrently managed multiple project assignments with competing or tight deadlines. Worked collaboratively with other project Engineers, Developers, and other team members for complex validation assignments. Performed back end validation using SQL queries to obtain data. Provided results on performance engineering engagements to project team to support application tuning. Managed project team and resources.

Subject Matter Expert/Project Lead Consultant
STS Inc.-Upper Marlboro, MD 2005

Lead Engineer responsible for establishing architecture for the Systems Development Service (SDS) Division of the US Department of Justice. Created and provided documentation of IV&V architecture, processes & procedures for Agile, .NET, J2EE, Optimal J, Metastorm e-Works, and COTS frameworks utilizing the Rational Unified Process & the Department of Justice SDLC guidelines. Implements IV&V environment to include establishing automation of unit IV&V, integration, continuous build, functional, regression, user acceptance and performance validations. Recommended and implemented software test methods and tools including test automation, test standards, best practices & procedures documentation. Performed project management activities including the establishment of test beds, procedures, sample IV&V walkthroughs and IV&V reports implementation and documents. Rational Tools Expert & Quality Assurance advisor for DOJ applications. Utilizes IBM Rational TestManager, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Robot, RUP & Requisite Pro. Performed hands on IV&V with the Rational toolset & the Rational Unified Process (RUP). Advised on the tailoring of the RUP as applicable. Requirements Analyst for Justice Virtual University (JVU) LMS. Created component specific requirements in ReqPro for DOJ divisions.

Sr. Project Consultant
STS Inc.-Upper Marlboro, MD 2004 to 2005

Sr. Consultant for functional and performance testing of Poolsub on the Web, Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) financial application for Fannie Mae. Poolsub on the Web (POW!) is a web application that will allow MBS lenders to upload import files or enter manually loans for pool delivery via the

Internet, and submit them for processing by the Pool Production system. POW! is designed to provide a more efficient means of delivering MBS pools and loans than the current system, Mornet Pool Submission System. Utilizes Mercury Load Runner andTest Center to simulate user loads. Executed performance tests for both internal and external users. Created IV&V cases and scripts from functional requirements, edits and calculations documentation. Verifies that the functionality of adding loans, pools, import, export and pool submission is correct as assigned. Created VU test scripts with Load Runner to verify response times from Web logic, Sybase, etc. Parallel testing with existing system to ensure functionality is correct in web enabled application. Participated in Integration and user acceptance tests. Used Clear Quest to track defects found during IV&V phases. Project continuation with Automatic Pool Number (APN) and Wiring Instructions enhancements, Release 1.10 and Release 1.2 for CAPOW, which is an integration of Cash and Pool on the Web. Creates IV&V plans for releases as assigned. Backend IV&V in Unix executing shell scripts to execute processes in validation environment. Performed project analysis on test efforts. Created Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) from functional specifications.

(1) Senior IT Project Lead Consultant
(2) Project Team Leader
STS Inc.-Upper Marlboro, MD 2003 to 2004

(1) Senior IT Project Lead Consultant for infrastructure projects; Venus and Mars. Supported FDA guidelines and standards. These projects create systems that tie together using technology to replace the current manual processes and disparate systems used in monograph revision and validating reference standards. The Venus Project is developed in support of the electronic revision process. Venus is a document repository application, which stores and manages proposals and comments via Livelink. Venus is a workflow solution that tracks revisions through the process and a shared authoring platform between scientific liaisons from ISD and the IT editorial group via XMetaL. Venus also functions as a tool that enhances the communication process. MaRS is an application that facilitates the retrieval of Monograph and Reference Standards information. Mars also serves as the repository for electronic revision process tracking data, as well as an interface to Reference Standards data housed in Oracle. MaRS is the database and Venus is the interface. MaRS is a virtual database with limited "write-access" and enterprise-wide scope. Venus focuses on production with tracking features and controlled "write-access" to MaRS. Venus is the primary data source for MaRS. Responsible for IV&V Planning, test designs and specifications; Implementation of IV&V Procedures and test Sets according to strategy; IV&V execution, IV&V Logging and Problem Reporting; Performance and manual functional IV&V.

(2) Team Leader - Provided leadership in the participation of the development of IV&V plans, objectives and strategies for web-enabled document management workflow application for (EPA) contract. Provided oversight in creatingvalidation packages (automated and manual) and data for verification of the system. Workd with requirements and engineering staff to review the solution and develop approaches, scenarios, cases and data. Interacted with all customer organization levels. Familiarity with UML and use cases, WinRunner & Quick Test Pro, LoadRunner, Oracle and Unix and site requirements for compliance with Section 508. Performs hands on validaion and leads the IV&V team. Synthesized customer contractual needs and requirements into system IV&V solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive IV&V plans, procedures and schedules. Coordinates integrated activities with affected programs and outside organizations. Reviewed and evaluated IV&V requirements to ensure completeness of programs. Performed technical analysis of complete systems to determine procedures and processes required to verify the requirements. Performed analysis of results and prepares comprehensive system level evaluation reports, which verify and validate system performance. Provided oversight and participated in Systems Integration (SIT), Performance and Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT). Performed team project management activities via project management tools, PM Online and Test Director.

Project Lead/Consultant
STS Inc. - Upper Marlboro, MD 2003

Lead Sr. Engineer for Financial ERP application. Provided guidance to mid-level engineers to support the automation and system validation with Rational XDE Tester, Java based automation tool. Rational Suite tools administrator. Functioned as subject matter expert on Rational tools configuration and

setup. Created automation for Budgeting subsystems, Automated Disbursement, Travel Accounting, Credit Card and Accounts Receivables. Created process documentation for Tools Management. The ERP financial application was being converted from a client/server Java stand-alone application to a web enabled object-oriented design with dynamic HTML. The ERP Financials application provided tools needed to effectively manage the financial and administrative operations of a federal agency. THE ERP application supported the financial and management information requirements of both managers and administrative staff. It provides financial information at both entailed and summary levels in a multitude of easily understood formats, which enables agencies to evaluate and analyze the cost of operations. Followed the Rational Unified Process (RUP) for process definitions. Validated the implementation of the ERP in an environment that simulates a manager's desktop including folders and file cabinets combined with electronic routing and workflow. Rational Test Manager, Clear Quest and Requisite Pro tools utilization within the Rational Suite. Responsible for all Tools Management activities to include documentation and training materials.

Project Performance Lead/Consultant
STS Inc. -- Upper Marlboro, MD 2003

Sr. Consultant for the U.S. Treasury CA$HLINK II project for Riggs Bank. CA$HLINK II is a Java/Weblogic/Oracle application that handles a cash concentration in excess of 1 trillion dollars annually. The CA$HLINK II information system is used to manage the collection of U.S. Government funds throughout the world and provide deposit information to Federal agencies. CA$HLINK II provides Federal agencies with real-time information via the Internet to verify deposits, ACH and Fedwire transfers and adjustments for reconciliation of accounts. The CA$HLINK II network links Federal agencies, commercial banks, Federal Reserve Banks and the Treasury Department fund managers together though an electronic network. As the Lead Engineer of the Performance team, developed test cases to reflect correct system functionality. Load, Stress and Performance Test using Robot and Test Manager; Defect Tracking with ClearQuest, Configuration Management with ClearCase. Used TOAD for database queries/updates. Test Automation of all applicable system functionality as assigned. Conducted Performance validations to verify that system response time was within acceptable limits. Provided support to the System Integration/Test Team and Architecture Teams for Performance evaluations. Executed Job Scheduler for batch processes with XML files.

Project Manager Coordinator/Consultant
STS Inc. -- Upper Marlboro, MD 2002 to 2003

Coordinated and managed resources for the web procurement applications webIPS & webRTS for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Used Rational Suite Enterprise for planning, execution and analysis. Creates IV&V cases & requirement traceability matrix from use cases utilizing Req Pro and Test Manager. Created plans and manual procedures with Rational Test Manager. Coordinated all activities, project phases with developers and designated IRS personnel. Formulated IV&V approach, integration, system validation, incremental validations, etc. Developed automated scripts with Rational Robot. Tracked defects with PVCS Tracker. Used XML SPY Suite tool to import manual scripts into IV&V Manager. Developed SQA environment to perform integrated validaiton of the product during incremental build process. Performed independent SQA IV&V of final product. Reviewed project level process assets to assure compliance with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) SOW and the IRS development standards. Conducted periodic audits of process implementation to assure conformance to IRS and process requirements. Proficient with Rational Suite Enterprise to include SODA, TestManager, Robot and working knowledge of all tools in the suite. Generated reports, results, metrics, graphs and supporting documentation for project reporting. WebRTS and webIPS are JAVA/SilverStream/Oracle, XML based applications in an Object Oriented life cycle methodology with CMM Level 2. Prepared reports summarizing IV&V results. Worked closely with developers and IRS users to resolve & discuss defect tracking. Worked closely with Program Manager to develop and maintain schedule for the project. Verified that functionality in the current character based procurement system was effectively replicated in the web-based applications. Used TOAD for database verifications before and after system processes and to verify database columns removed and/or added.




Senior Project Engineer/Consultant
STS Inc. -Upper Marlboro, MD 2000 to 2002

Senior Software Engineer/Consultant for Integic Corporation, Chantilly, VA. Responsible for software testing & quality assurance of the Composite Health Care System II. CHCSII/CHCSI are client server/mainframe medical and dental clinical information systems that generates and maintained a comprehensive, life-long, computer-based patient record (CPR) of all preventive care rendered to, and all illness and injury treatment for, each Military Health System (MHS) beneficiary. The enterprise-wide implementation of the system supports the commitment of the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct population health management throughout the MHS. CHCSII was client-server (Visual Basic) 3 tiered. CHCSI was a mainframe application that communicated with the client server application. Performed regression tests utilizing Rational Suite Team Test as required. Coordination of defect resolution with developers and systems analysts as required. Performed requirements analysis. Execution of scripts for system validations. Performed IV&V to ensure that new functionality being added around the current CHCS System effectively interfaces with the capabilities inherent in the existing system. Provided support to end users as required. Performed validations on subsystems, DENTAL, SRTS, and ACPG. Created and executed procedures for CHCSII. Also responsible for Theatre IV&V (CHCSII) on the laptop & Windows 2000. Responsible for manual validation of daily builds using procedures, regression, negative, and black box methods. Employed ad-hoc evaluation to ensure that the strict IV&V quality standards are met. Performed functional tests in NT, Windows 2000 environments. Ran SQL statements and queries for Oracle 8i local database on the laptop. Mentored and provided support & guidance to junior & mid level test engineers on the team.

(1)Senior Software Engineer/Consultant
(2) Software Engineer Coordinator/Consultant
STS Inc. -- Upper Marlboro, MD 2000

(1) Software Engineer/Consultant to PSINet, Ashburn, VA for the Enterprise Customer Care (ECC) project, responsible for software IV&V & QA of Web application developed with Silk Net relationship management product for the web. Silk Net is web-architected eCRM (customer relationship management) application developed to support customer web hosting. Performed General Acceptance Tests (GAT) and support for User Acceptance Tests (UAT). Executed test cases both manual and automated using CompuWare QA Run. Performed regression testing of the web application. Utilized Dimensions for defect tracking and configuration management. Verified proper Active X control settings and files. Creates strategy documentation for bug fixes and enhancements. System was NT based Internet Explorer 5.x browser. Interfaced with developers to resolve application issues with Silk Net web workflow application.

(2) Software Engineer/Coordinator Consultant on the Impact Project, Baltimore, MD. Responsible for quality assurance and software testing of e-business applications utilizing Rational Suite Performance Studio for performance, reliability & functionality tests. Performed load & stress tests with Rational Load Test. Responsible for ensuring that electronic documents are unique, authentic, and secure and that the results are genuine. Created and modified use cases, requirements and IV&V scenarios. Utilized RequisitePro for requirements and use case management. Performed functional IV&V with Rational Suite IV&V Studio and utilizes Rational Robot for Test automation. Was responsible for both Web Client tests and API client tests with SOAP test Application and XML. Performed verification on SOAP calls by sending XML to a server and verifying the parsed values returned by the SOAP call. Verified the response text from the SOAP server. Performed stress & load test with the SOAP application. Responsible for validation of the Web Client with various configurations, NT service packs, Windows 95, 98, 2000. Utilized the Norton Ghost utility to change PC client configurations as required. Wrote test plans, scenarios and reports. Verified ActiveX controls configurations. Performed security tests of the web application with Luna Tokens, Smart Cards and software tokens (certificates). Responsible for the coordination of team resources and responsibilities. Generated daily performance and status reports for the team. Managed team project activities.





Systems Engineering Consultant
STS Inc. - Upper Marlboro, MD 1999 to 2000

Consultant to Bell Atlantic/Verizon, Arlington, VA, provided infrastructure services and process knowledge support throughout Telecom systems to ensure architecture and production readiness. Responsible for Systems Availability and Performance Engineering verification as assigned. Assisted with the assessment of standardized availability and performance technology for Telecom Systems. (Networks, mainframe, distributed processing and Internet technology). Verified High Availability (HA) software implementation. Performed IV&V to verify that objectives and guidelines for applications, systems availability, performance and error processing were adhered to. Assisted with analyzing new technologies and their benefits to Telecom systems. Coordinated and performed client verification tests. Responsible for validation of new applications/server installations (full engineering), new accesses for existing applications (Desktop Infrastructure in place/not in place) and X-Term repoints as required. Created test cases/scripts for connectivity and functionality tests. Provided client support for engineering deployments as assigned. Validated billing systems, Intranet and Unix applications for proper functionality and connectivity before/after server failback/failover procedures. Transformed client requirements into Engineering work requests.

Integration Engineer/Consultant
STS Inc. -Upper Marlboro, MD 1999

Consultant to Kaiser Permanente, Silver Spring, MD, functioned as a consultant for the Applications & Technology Division of Kaiser Permanente's Mid Atlantic States region. As a member of the National Insurance Solution (NIS)/Integration Systems team, responsible for ensuring, using controlled tests, that system components meet business and technical functional expectations individually, and in interface with each other as assigned. Validated interfaces/applications to ensure of data integrity between the interfaces. Responsible on a team effort for the creation of validation scripts based on functional business processes such as membership, benefits, claims, authorizations/referrals, providers and finance/capitation as assigned. Utilized Mercury Interactive & Rational Software automated IV&V tools as required. Creates cases/plans/procedures and Requirements Traceability Matrix. Performed integration test of all components of the National Insurance Solution system as assigned. Responsible for validation of the Health System Design (HSD) Diamond client/server system (Powerbuilder/Oracle). Responsible for the interface tests of legacy systems and client/server systems to support the gradual replacement of legacy systems. Assisted with the construction of decision trees for configuration IV&V case creation for Kaiser lines of business such as Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Medicare Cost (CST), Out of Area (OOA), Medicare Cost & Risk (RSK), & Point of Service (POS). Responsible for validation of JAVA front end/ORACLE backend applications.

Consulting Applications Engineer
American Red Cross-Falls Church, VA 1998 to 1999

Consultant/team lead for assigned projects for the Test Engineering Division of the American Red Cross. Verified & validated software products developed and/or employed by ARC. Ensured that assigned applications performed functionally, logically and operationally as required by System Requirements Specifications (SRS) documentation and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. Developed IV&V procedures for evaluation of assigned system's functional behavior. Utilized and reviewed System Requirements Specifications & Software Design Documents for evaluating a system's architectural structure. Developed System IV&V Plans & creates IV&V Cases, IV&V Procedures. Participated in System Test Readiness Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews. Executed System tests. Utilized various software-engineering tools to perform Software/IV&V Engineering tasks accomplishments. Performed validation of client/server applications (Powerbuilder/Visual Basic, Oracle/Unix/MS Access environments) as assigned. Participated in Design Reviews and all reviews related to software development efforts. Made software recommendations as required. Performed systems IV&V for functionality, compatibility, boundary conditions, security, recovery, installation, performance, usability, robustness, volume, and load-stress verifications. Analyzed requirements to determine the best-suited validation method; demonstrations, inspections, analysis or tests. Executed/created Unix shell scripts and SQL for IV&V of UNIX applications (utilities).


Software Consultant
Logicon, Inc.-Oxon Hill, MD 1998

Provided comprehensive technical support to the U. S. Treasury/Internal Revenue Service validation components of the system tune-up strategy for computer systems for year 2000 and beyond. Performed validation at the system level. Responsible for IV&V all source code, data stores, application packages and system software as assigned. Planned and conducted testing with various verification and validation activities for compliance to functional requirements. Utilized path-based approach and supporting tools to identify validation paths. Followed tailored processes that supported CMM level 2 and 3 key process areas and ensured of repeatable and defined software engineering practices. Developed plans to perform analysis. Designed and executed tests. Constructed processing scenarios & created test data, procedures and predetermined results. Conducted test activities and analyzed output. Reported problems and performed regression and integration test. Prepared end of test status reports. Used structured analysis and data flow diagrams to construct 'wiring diagrams' of all system components as assigned. Assisted in defining system threads for assigned systems beginning with input and flowing through the processing routes through the output media. Traveled to IRS computer operation centers to perform end-to-end systemic validations of all interrelated hardware and system components.

Automation Consultant
Fannie Mae-Washington, DC & Herndon, 1997 to 1998

Consultant with the primary responsibility of automating the testing of software applications in support of year 2000 certification IV&V. Utilized WinRunner & XRunner automated GUI based IV&V tools to design and program the automation of mainframe, client/server and Unix based applications. Implemented the data driven automation approach with input data to the applications in Excel spreadsheets and files. Determined the feasibility of IV&V automation of various applications as assigned and prepared reports outlining an application's feasibility or non-feasibility for automation. Worked closely with various development teams to identify test cases applicable to Year 2000 certification processes. Utilized the C programming language derived TSL (Test Script Language) for customization and enhancements of the test scripts. Attended walkthroughs and prepared documentation supporting the automation processes required for automation. Functioned in a leadership capacity providing support to Fannie Mae's intern employees and provided direct supervision, guidance and support for junior level intern employees (BST)s. Designed test cases and determined expected results of test cases. Assisted in planning the certification processes for execution of automated scripts for year 2000 certification IV&V. Utilized other tools as required such as the GUI-based File-Aid for file compares projects. Performed project planning and projection activities for resource management and administration.

Systems Analyst/Consultant
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Alexandria, VA 1996 to 1997

Validated, debugged, documented and implemented software for the USDA Food Stamp Program. Analyzed software and applications to meet the requirements of the various components of the Food Stamp Program Integrated Information System. Responsible for performing various types of process evaluations for the USDA Food Stamp program during each phase of the software development life cycle to ensure overall quality of the evolving software. Responsible for the creation and enforcement of standards. Performed reviews, audits and record keeping, independent IV&V design and execution of user acceptance and pilot tests. Coordinated and conducted Quality Assurance Walkthroughs and met with clients to discuss and evaluate software management practices, software IV&V, software code, system documentation, software specifications, software plans, training, database administration/security practices, configuration management practices and software corrective actions. Scheduled walkthroughs with application developers to review designated document deliverables, design specifications, program specifications, QA tests which includes unit tests, regression, integration and performance tests. Provided telephone Hot Line support for customer inquiries and information dissemination. Coordinated the resolution of problems and issues with application developers and users. Documented all system deficiencies and followed through with the resolution of each deficiency. Wrote plans, analysis reports and procedures as required. Created and executed test scripts as required. Utilized the automated suite of tools QA CENTER. Utilized QA RUN for test script creation and automation.


Software Consultant
GRC International, Inc. (Telecommunications Division)-Columbia, MD 1996

Software Consultant in a consulting capacity for the Systems Engineering & Test Division supporting the development of an Optical Service Telecommunication Unit (OSU) which was defined as a section terminating regenerator within a SONET network. The OSU was computer based and software controlled. Initiated problem software reports and developed supporting documentation. Provided programming support for the development, modification and creation of IV&V scripts utilizing the Windows ASPECT Scripting Language via ProComm Plus communication software. Communicated with and validated the OSU via the TL1 language. Additional responsibilities included software IV&V the OSU via the TELNET interface, the craft port, the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface, the X.25 interface, the DCC interface & the GUI interface. Correlated the SNMP interface with the TL1 command language interface and developed documentation supporting the parallel. Utilized the Hewlett Packard Sonet Test Set to generate alarm conditions to test responses from the unit and made recommendations to system developers. Wrote Plans, Reports & Procedures for the optional features of the OSU, i.e. SecurID, Loopback Test, Sonet to SDH Test, SNMP Test, Security Features, Graphical User Interface Test, TL1 Command Language functionality validation, Error Injections, Stress Test, and provided significant input to other IV&V options of the unit as assigned.

Software Analyst
Automation Research Systems, Limited-Alexandria, VA 1995 to 1996

Software Quality Assurance & Software IV&V of Resource Predictive Models (Windows based applications) developed in C++ for the Department of the Army utilizing Vermont Hightest automated software IV&V tool. Created IV&V scripts using the recording facilities, the built-in scripting language to design and code new IV&V scripts and customized-recorded IV&V scripts. Analyzed IV&V scripts and made recommendations to systems developers. Created Help Systems for the models utilizing Windows software packages. Performed stress, integration & regression tests. Utilized SAS programs for validation IV&V. Performed basic programming tasks utilizing the Hightest Scripting language. Performed independent IV&V of all new or modified software for the Program Analysis and Evaluation (PAE) group such as identifying, documenting, and verifying resolution of all system discrepancies and software discrepancy reports (SDR). Consolidated existing procedures into standard processes for use of automated IV&V management tools. Provided technical and administrative support for performing software development tasks. Assisted in the creation and distribution of all user manuals, systems design documents, functional description documents & IV&V plans as required. Provided support for end-user representatives as required. Wrote plans for the Resource Predictive Models.

Other Qualifications

- Establishes Frameworks, Lead Cross Functional Teams, Review technical designs
- Develop and execute test plans and scripts, Team mentoring
- Skilled negotiator
- PMBOK Project management
- Execute road maps
- Execute and implement industry specific best practices to enhance customer support
- Liaison/SME between customer and technical teams
- Execute, participate, contribute and support leadership in contract negotiations

Certifications
CSTE, PMP


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