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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Responsible for the establishment of a Software Quality and Release Management framework that is applied to all software projects undertaken by the AICPA. The framework incorporates an overall approach including project objectives, communication, process steps, release criteria and deliverables for each phase of the project lifecycle. • Leveraged Accenture QA testing resources for the execution of all QA functions including test planning, test design, test script development, and test… Show more Responsible for the establishment of a Software Quality and Release Management framework that is applied to all software projects undertaken by the AICPA. The framework incorporates an overall approach including project objectives, communication, process steps, release criteria and deliverables for each phase of the project lifecycle. • Leveraged Accenture QA testing resources for the execution of all QA functions including test planning, test design, test script development, and test execution. • Coordinated vendor and business resources for functional, performance, vulnerability and automated regression testing capabilities. • Proactively engaged with business managers and end users to define user acceptance test criteria and test scenarios to ensure projects meet all functional requirements and to mitigate risks to the business.• Reviewed test plans, test scenarios, and test results created and executed by the offshore team.• Implemented test tracking and defect management utilizing Jira to track testing progress and defect resolution.• Communicated testing progress to all levels of stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Show less

Cary, Nc

Managed all QA activities and initiatives for the Global Prime Finance division incorporating equities trading, synthetic derivatives and regulatory compliance. Responsible for estimation, planning, execution and results reporting for all QA activities. Championed process improvement activities that lead to better defined and more consistent release planning and delivery.• Managed team of 9 test engineers located in India and Cary responsible for the testing and delivery of high… Show more Managed all QA activities and initiatives for the Global Prime Finance division incorporating equities trading, synthetic derivatives and regulatory compliance. Responsible for estimation, planning, execution and results reporting for all QA activities. Championed process improvement activities that lead to better defined and more consistent release planning and delivery.• Managed team of 9 test engineers located in India and Cary responsible for the testing and delivery of high quality releases delivered on a bi-weekly basis.• Ensured that appropriate functional, regression, performance and user acceptance testing was conducted for all releases.• Responsible for QA compliance with the banks SDLC Governance requirements for Global Prime Finance.• Proactively engaged with stakeholders to provide status, identify and mitigate risks.• Developed an automated regression test strategy to accelerate regression testing, broaden functional coverage and mitigate risks.• Co-ordinated with upstream and downstream application stakeholders and QA teams to execute comprehensive and detailed end-to-end testing activities. Show less

Morrisville, Nc

Serve as key member of an agile software development team charged with the design, implementation and testing of a scanning and workflow based solution that automatically captures and validates supplier invoices and transfers those artifacts to the Oracle E-Business Suite. • Managed design and execution of test cases based upon user stories and software defects in a modified Scrum environment.• Implemented user story and defect management traceability utilizing Rally to track… Show more Serve as key member of an agile software development team charged with the design, implementation and testing of a scanning and workflow based solution that automatically captures and validates supplier invoices and transfers those artifacts to the Oracle E-Business Suite. • Managed design and execution of test cases based upon user stories and software defects in a modified Scrum environment.• Implemented user story and defect management traceability utilizing Rally to track defects and user stories from conception to acceptance. • Managed the development and implementation of an automated regression framework using Java and Selenium Web Driver.• Successfully delivered 85% of product releases on time. Show less

Cary, Nc

Led a team of junior and senior software performance engineers responsible for measurement and analysis of performance bottlenecks in SAS Solutions applications. Team was charged with detecting performance issues, performing root cause analysis and collaborating with development to arrive at optimal solutions.• Structured the organization into two teams, one focusing on database performance issues and the second concentrating upon Java performance issues; allowing for better… Show more Led a team of junior and senior software performance engineers responsible for measurement and analysis of performance bottlenecks in SAS Solutions applications. Team was charged with detecting performance issues, performing root cause analysis and collaborating with development to arrive at optimal solutions.• Structured the organization into two teams, one focusing on database performance issues and the second concentrating upon Java performance issues; allowing for better efficiency, increased throughput and individual contributor specialization.• Worked with IT to establish and manage a VMWare based performance lab.• Managed all performance team assets including hiring, performance and salary reviews and performance issues.• Mentored junior engineers by coaching in career and personal development, defining goals and expectations, supporting career goals and aspirations. Show less

Led up to 18 development and SQA engineers located in U.S., Ukraine, and Romania. Validated 3 HP products consisting of data mining and reporting tools, hardware and software asset management application, and a web-based software delivery portal.• Manage a distributed development project of a desktop asset management tool. Planned and coordinated the activities of 8 developers and 5 testers located in the U.S. and the Ukraine.• Manage releases, schedules, resources, and provided… Show more Led up to 18 development and SQA engineers located in U.S., Ukraine, and Romania. Validated 3 HP products consisting of data mining and reporting tools, hardware and software asset management application, and a web-based software delivery portal.• Manage a distributed development project of a desktop asset management tool. Planned and coordinated the activities of 8 developers and 5 testers located in the U.S. and the Ukraine.• Manage releases, schedules, resources, and provided project status to stakeholders throughout product lifecycle. Lead all QA assets including hiring, performance and salary reviews, and bonus allocation and performance issues.• Define metrics to ensure project progress and quality throughout product lifecycle. Consistently meet release deadlines and identify target test areas.• Assembled a cross-product team to research and evaluate optimal cost-effective options for managing test cases. Tool selected: - Increased team productivity by establishing a common process and tool set for managing test cases across the organization - Improved flexibility for building and managing test cases - Enabled efficient organization of test cases into test plans, dynamic test progress monitoring, prioritization and assignment of testing tasks, and report generation. Show less

Established Engineous Software’s QA and testing department. Defined a repeatable software testing framework that included test planning, test case design, test execution and results reporting utilizing Mercury Interactive WinRunner, XRunner and Test Director for test automation and test case management. • Reduced deployment testing time by implementing automated solution for installing product across all supported platforms.• Defined software metrics that provided quality… Show more Established Engineous Software’s QA and testing department. Defined a repeatable software testing framework that included test planning, test case design, test execution and results reporting utilizing Mercury Interactive WinRunner, XRunner and Test Director for test automation and test case management. • Reduced deployment testing time by implementing automated solution for installing product across all supported platforms.• Defined software metrics that provided quality indicators throughout development lifecycle, easing assessment for release readiness of product. • Managed 15-month outsourced testing project with offshore team members in India. • Regression testing performed across 14 different hardware/operating system platforms including Windows, AIX, Solaris and Linux. Show less

Director of Technical Services – National e-Transformation Practice (2000 TO 2001) • Developed previously nonexistent methodologies, processes, and standards for software testing and requirements management service offerings.• Formalized training materials for sales and technical leaders and partnered with customers to deliver complex IT project solutions in software testing.• Achieved $13.5M in sales through strategic management of channel partnerships.Engagement Manager… Show more Director of Technical Services – National e-Transformation Practice (2000 TO 2001) • Developed previously nonexistent methodologies, processes, and standards for software testing and requirements management service offerings.• Formalized training materials for sales and technical leaders and partnered with customers to deliver complex IT project solutions in software testing.• Achieved $13.5M in sales through strategic management of channel partnerships.Engagement Manager (1997 TO 2000)• Spearheaded largest onsite Y2K testing project. Hired and managed team of 25 software test engineers performing verification and validation activities for a large pharmaceutical company.• Created comprehensive, repeatable methodology, which could be scaled across small-to-large engagements with predictable results. • Adapted standard methodology for Y2K; offered advantage to sales by generating $45M+ in revenue and promoted from manager to senior manager.• Designed isolated test lab plus procedures that defined scheduling and lab use.• Supervised and scheduled testing of 700+ software applications with minimal problems encountered during Year 2000 rollover. Show less

Managed software test engineers testing an integrated web application development tool.• Automated application deployment testing• Partnered with development and support to resolve critical customer issues.• Mentored junior test engineers.

• Oversaw the activities of the System Testing, Process Improvement and Performance Testing groups. • Defined processes, procedures and a standard methodology for the software testing organization, including the introduction of automated testing tools. • Staffed and managed a remote site test organization.

Responsible for the testing of ODBC database drivers and a database editing tool.

Managed all aspects of consulting projects with HP customers. Performed needs analysis wrote detailed project proposals, formally presented proposals to management and secured consulting contracts. Managed delivery of consulting projects to ensure customer satisfaction.

Designed and implemented a shared memory message transport for the X11/R4 server running under DG/UX. Designed and implemented tests for DG/UX. Provided pre and post sales support for the Data General sales force.

Bs, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the ASU chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Ba, Psychology

Honor Graduate for the College of Arts and Sciences. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Certificate, Business Coaching

NCSU Business Coaching program is a hands on 10 month training program designed to teach the theory, skills and practice of business.

Certificate, Program For Technology Managers

The Kenan-Flagler Program for Technology Managers was a 3 month certificate program designed to train technology managers in the broad.