Resume of Senior Software Test Engineer

Title
Senior Software Test Engineer

Primary Skills
Software Testing, Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Management

Location
US-AZ-Phoenix (will consider relocating)

Posted
Jul-03-07


OBJECTIVE
To secure a position within a company with unlimited growth potential that would utilize my background and experiences to perform as a Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst.

SUMMARY
• Experience analyzing complex scenarios, and developing a frame for a wide audience to understand the solution
• Experience managing multiple phases or multiple projects using a structured project management methodology
• Experience building and leading projects with cross-functional, matrixed staff (including vendors) with high integration across multiple Lines of Business and technical disciplines
• Experience leading projects of a strategic nature which are business critical
• Experience shaping and managing complex technical solutions to business problems
• Automated Testing experience with Rational and Mercury Interactive Tools
• Technical project management experience and Consulting experience
• Developed, monitored and enforced project plans, data standards and expectations
• Enforce quality assurance, change control and customer service
• Excellent verbally and written communicator
• Provides status reviews and reports
• Produces a contingency plan with projects
• Worked on multiple large IT Projects in excess of 20 employees and multi-million dollars
• Strong negotiation and communication skills

WORK HISTORY
2006 -- 2007 Senior Consultant, Department of the United States Navy, Department of Defense, Diamond Data Systems, Millington, TN / New Orleans, LA
Worked on the Total Force Authorizations and Requirements System project referenced as the TFARS project for the Department of the United States Navy executing and modifying test cases. Created detailed test conditions and expected test results and test data. Prepared testing strategies and test scripts for various website functionality. Researched issues which have been submitted and Regression test the scenarios to ensure that the issue is resolved. Created logs for defects and other test related issues for prompt resolution. Performed software testing of the HCM and EPM modules for the PeopleSoft 8.8 platform as well as People Tools 8.4. Utilized the Rational Suite Enterprise products: Rational Test Manager, Rational Requisite Pro and Rational Clear Quest. Later utilized Load Runner 8.1 for the Web for the TFARS Project to create automated load scripts for Business Objects and PeopleSoft to run through the Load Controller and Load Analysis tool to produce results for upper level management.

1998 - 2006 Systems Analyst II, Matrix Resources/Apollo Group, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
Utilized Load Runner 7.6 for the Web for the Financial Aid Paperless Project. Created detailed test conditions and expected test results and test data. Prepared testing strategies and test scripts for various website functionality. Created logs for defects and other test related issues for prompt resolution. Worked on small projects involving PeopleSoft, , SQL and UNIX skills. Served as project leader for the Application Performance Monitoring process using SQA Robot. Served as the Project leader for the PeopleSoft Financial Aid Upgrade Project for the University of Phoenix. Conducted a
Feasibility study to determine whether or not the move from 7.0 to 7.6 was the correct choice, determine whether or not the timing was right to perform such an upgrade.
Performed Requirements Gathering to gauge the demands on the system. Conducted meetings to get agreement on the process via project plan which was to be implemented. Created a technical design for the project. Monitored the coding of over 10 developers and contractors via meeting and team interaction. Monitored the testing phase of the project with status meetings with the testers and communicated changes and modifications to the package. Coordinated activities with (JAD) sessions with DBA, UNIX and Desktop Support and Campus System Administrators from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Maui, HI. Monitored activities during the upgrade. Conducted User/Management sign-off department wide for implementation of the upgrade package. Monitored and tracked issues after the completion of the upgrade. This same process was followed for Regulatory Releases mandated by the Federal Government in the support of Financial Aid Systems Requirements. Created documentation for the PVCS Configuration Management System. Served as liaison (JAD) for a Document Imaging Project between an outside vendor and the University of Phoenix. Have also managed teams of 8 to 10 programmers. Proven experience building and leading projects with cross-functional staff (including vendors) with high integration across multiple Lines of Business and technical disciplines (JAD/RAD). Experience recommending and developing plans for software or hardware purchases. Experience estimating time and cost required to complete a project. Have interviewed candidates for hire within the PeopleSoft Department. Possess the ability to determine the most appropriate database system and program set-up to organize and store data. Also determine user requirements and coordinate (JAD) feasibility tests. Design tables and reports, utilizing tools such as Crystal Reports, Microsoft Access to easily depict required data. Experience with database programming. Also perform Data Clean-Up of PeopleSoft Data.


1997-1998 Senior Software Engineer, Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector, Phoenix, AZ
Served as the Semiconductor Equipment Performance Tracking II system project leader for the MOS 21 organization. Created user accounts, system configuration, working with users to resolve issues, holding key user group meetings to resolve global user issues and produce training materials and conduct training. Stabilized the MOS 21 training room utilizing UNIX to start and kill server processes and manage disc space. Utilized Oracle to provide daily solutions and reporting needs. Performed a feasibility study for an Inventory Control project to offer an automated for the Inventory Control team account for the company's materials. This study included the depth of training required to have the Inventory Control team be able to utilize the tools full capacity. Obtained User and Management acceptance of the project I held JAD sessions with Inventory Control team members, the UNIX team and Database Administrators. I performed the functional and detailed designs of the product and monitored the coding phase of the project. Monitored the testing and the implementation of the project. Obtained User and Management sign-off of the project. Reported any changes and conducted Configuration Change Management meetings for the project. This environment required 24-hour call rotations.


1996-1997 Programmer Analyst, Andersen Consulting, Phoenix, AZ
Served as a programmer for the Triumph Project at American Express of an assigned module for the Operations Team utilizing Method/1 principles. Performed system maintenance utilizing CICS, COBOL, DB2, JCL, TSO and other mainframe tools. Also performed JCL documentation of modules.


1993-1995 Systems Analyst, Westinghouse Hanford Company, Richland, WA
Served as Project Leader for the Data Standards Library for the Hanford Site. Performed research to standardize data across all platforms that interfaced with the Department of Energy. Performed Assistant Data Administrator & Analyst for the Hanford Site-wide Data Warehouse. Conducted (JAD/RAD) sessions with COBOL programmers for the
Department of Energy. Conducted Change Management Meetings weekly. Also served as Data Modeler for the Spent Nuclear Fuels Project utilizing the case tool Excelerator
and Micrografx Designer. Evaluated Metadata tools for use at the Hanford Site. Supervised two (2) employees with daily tasks. Encouraged, wrote, and integrated strategic and functional data management plans.


1991-1992 Associate Estimating Specialist, Martin Marietta Space Systems,
New Orleans, LA
Developed Shuttle-C (NLS) estimates for NLS Vehicles, IRAD Trade Studies, and Shuttle-C Proposal Modifications. Developed systematic approaches using Excel and 4th Dimension to gather and store historical cost data for program cost estimates.


EDUCATION
1988-1992 M.S., Computer Science, July 1992, Southern University,
Baton Rouge, LA
1981-1985 B.S., Business Marketing, August 1985, Southern University,
Baton Rouge, LA


COMPUTER SKILLS
Rational Test Manager, Rational Clear Quest, Rational RequisitePro, Toad, Load Runner 8.1 for the Web, Load Runner 7.5 for the Web, XML, ASP, JavaScript, PeopleSoft, People Tools, Business Objects, VISIO, Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL, Advanced PL/SQL Plus, UNIX, C, PROMIS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, TSO, Paradox 4.5, Micrografx Designer, Excelerator Case Tool, 4th Dimension, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Method/1.


AFFILIATIONS
Knights of St. Peter Claver Council 369, 3rd Degree Knight, Financial Secretary, 2002 - 2004, Charter Member
Desert Dance Theatre, Board President, 2001 - 2004
Showcase Operatunity, Board Member, 2001 - 2003
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Member 1992, served as Treasurer 1999 - 2000, served as Secretary
1998 -- 1999, served as Secretary 1994 -- 1996, Life Member 2003

Certifications
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