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Austin

Architected the regression framework for Millennium, an interactive fund raising web application Automated functionality in the highest area of traffic, Giving Detail, for Millennium in less than 3 monthsAutomated 96.5% of all GUI tests in Fund Accounting, including our newest modules in the current releaseCreated and executed scalable load test scripts in AutoIT for our hosted application thru RackspacePrimary contact for qualifying our Virtual Applianz hardware environment for our customersRestructured all automated Robot test cases in a more compartmental, object oriented format to reduce maintenance costsDesigned modular, comprehensive test suites to increase flexibility for regression run timeWorked closely with product management and customer support during system automation to increase regression code coverage while emulating genuine customer actionsBuilt install packages for our training team using Wise InstallerDefined all the sql scripts for our server and workstation installs

Developed automated regression scripts using SQA Visual Basic within the Rational Test Manager toolset Documented all regression test suites in order to insure the quality and stability of our accounting product-Sage MIP Fund AccountingMaintained, upgraded, and configured all hardware within the test lab, including the switches, power supplies, printers, legacy computers, and virtual images.Provided vital feedback during early stages of design to ensure focus is on the highest level of value within our deadlineEngineered ghost images with batch scripts that modified BIOS and network settings so as to install an O/S within a couple of minutesConstructed several LANs using manual IP in the Automated Test Lab and auto IP in the QA Test Lab

Stabilized the data export routine using RobotAnalyzed defects, then tracked them through their entire life until closed so issues were handled properlyComposed 1000's of well formulated, versatile test cases to supplement the regression scriptingCreated detailed, fast and easy to use spreadsheets to test yearly State and Federal Tax updates, now a standard QA toolPerformed manual testing throughout the SDLC of our accounting product

Responsible for real time support for over 200 clientsFunctional testing for weekly versions of Perfect Fit and PCMH on Mac and WindowsWrote detailed step-by-step bug reports; helped to pinpoint existing issues reported by clientsGenerated ideas in response to client's needs to increase ease of use and functionalityOn site client visits to demonstrate Perfect Fit's capabilities, building ad-hoc reports, retrieving, converting and securing dataImported large databases from alternate formats into Perfect FitWrote complex Excel formulas for data conversions and Batch files for data protectionAnalyzed customer's needs, demoed program modules, built software packages based on client's needsAssisted sales representatives in closing sales thru product knowledge Handled AG System's A/R, Payroll, A/P Bookkeeping

Researched and compiled data on chemical producers in the Asian SectorRecorded findings in the International Directory of Chemical ProducersReviewed all G/L Entries for the IDCP staffManaged a purchase inventory > $500,000 for 1998

Voice Teacher for Undergraduate Voice MajorsDeveloped Curriculum for beginning voice classesTaught voice classes for Instrumental and Theater Majors

Masters Of Music, Vocal Performance

Activities and Societies: Vocal Teaching Assistant, '96-'98Voice Teachers: Dr. Barbara Doscher, Patrick Mason Actively working Opera.

B.A., Vocal Performance, Music Education

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau DeltaActively working Opera Singer Voice Teachers: Heinz Blankenburg, Dr. Tim Mussard Conversant.

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