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Waltham, Ma, Us

Waltham, Ma, Us

Waltham, Ma, Us

* Act as Offshore Coordinator for cross-functional offshore team of 25 members -- this team works within our internal software development teams and provides support for functional UI automation tests, security remediation, performance and localization. * Continue to support the Requirements Management System and work on integrating this system into our current SDLC.* Provide support as Jira Admin, mainly for projects under my purview, but also for the wider software development group.* Administer our Test Management System, providing training and support for all users.* Develop and support Standard Operating Procedures related to the SQA group as a whole, as well as those related to test automation and the Requirements Management System.* Lead the internal test automation “tribe” to ensure that our processes are synchronized between our internal and offshore groups.

Branford, Ct, Us

* Acted as Offshore Coordinator for an offshore team of five Automation Engineers.* Administered SQA group’s Test Case Management System.* Developed a Requirements Management System, to provide full traceability for Business, Functional and Non-functional requirements related to the Platform for Science. * Acted as team lead for internal automation engineers, driving improvements to internal development processes.

Branford, Ct, Us

* Joined Core Informatics to develop an offshore team of Test Automation Engineers.* Developed processes and procedures for automating existing manual tests in a pilot program with three team members.* Streamlined manual test framework and created an automation test case backlog based on it.* Implemented test execution reporting and analysis, to provide insight into test coverage and traceability to the department.* Performed manual testing in support of the Product Development group.

I was hired by Airgas to help establish a Software Quality Assurance presence in the Research and Development group. * Researched, evaluated, and selected tools to perform both manual and automated UI testing. * Developed all QA procedures and documented our flagship product, both for departmental use and for users of the system.* Created extensive suites of automated tests for both projects, covering all major areas of functionality using Smartbear TestComplete.* Provided feedback to the developers, both defects and suggestions for user experience improvement.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Supported AECOM's Application Development group through testing internal applications. In the course of my time in the position, I helped create group procedures, and researched and provided recommendations for tools. Using Microsoft Test Professional, I carried software testing from planning through deployment to the production environment. I excel at identifying areas for improvement in the user interface, uncovering software defects and using my many years as an application developer to bring positive change to the applications I tested. I was a strong advocate for the enforcement of software design standards, and a significant contributor to the application development team on all projects. My key responsibilities and accomplishments included the following:* Analyzed software requirements and determined appropriate test coverage.* Developed test suites to fully exercise the features of new versions, using functional and exploratory techniques to uncover software defects.* Used regression testing to ensure that new changes did not adversely affect existing functionality. * Created and presented test plans to major stakeholders and application development team members. * Wrote technical documentation for existing software. * Created a SharePoint Wiki and a wide variety of help documentation and testing procedures, as well as maintaining the QA team's SharePoint site. * Performed load testing on specific applications using JMeter. * Researched automated testing, and implemented it on a limited basis, using Microsoft Visual Studio and Selenium. * Formulated test suites for User Acceptance testing, coordinated the users, and reported the results. * Presented final testing results, and made recommendations for deployment. * Researched and proposed a lab environment, to allow the QA team to centralize and simplify testing across multiple platforms, while providing developers with a precise snapshot for replicating software defects.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Over the course of thirteen years, the company name changed a lot, but the folks I worked with really didn't. When I started, it was ThermoRetec, shortly followed by The RETEC Group, which was acquired by ENSR, which was ultimately acquired by AECOM.I worked with outside clients, such as Fuji Photo Film, Avery Dennison and Alliant Energy, creating Lotus Notes applications, mostly for EHS departments. I also did extensive web design work, created macro enabled tools for Microsoft Word and Excel, and created SharePoint sites.My responsibilities included the following:* Met with clients to conduct user design sessions, to determine what software needs we could help them with. From these sessions, I contributed to estimating the budget, and writing the proposal. * Upon acceptance from the client, I created a development plan, breaking requirements into tasks, and as lead developer, assigned the work both to myself and other developers on the team. * Over the course of a project, I maintained communication with both the client and the project manager, ensuring a timely and cost effective delivery, and that our application met expectations. * During the life cycle of an application, I was responsible for troubleshooting problems, supporting client needs, providing documentation and training, providing software updates and seeking new work.* Participated as a member of RETEC's software quality committee, advising on both software and interface design standards.

Developed and maintained an intranet web site for Computer Operations. This site included all file transfer instructions, emergency procedures, client contact information, a departmental directory and basic Unix instructions.Responsible for transferring vital financial data to APS clients, using a variety of communication methods, from email to FTP.Provided technical/help desk support to second shift employeesMonitored network status and notified on-call staff if problems occurred outside of pre-determined parameters.Trained two third shift operators in essential operations and procedures. Performed scheduled backups for all servers

Paris, Fr

Developed all procedures, file formats and record retention policies for the New York office, creating a central repository and the first file library in the office's 15 year history.Created a Legal Document Tracking database using Microsoft Access. This application was used to track original loan documents by all North American offices.Created a variety of databases to track active credit files, and all off-site archived documentations.Used online resources to provide information to loan officers, including SEC documents, news releases and web page information for current and prospective borrowers.Assisted with all internal and external audits, and all mandated annual bank examinations,

Established a file library, centralizing the commercial mortgage and loan documents in one location. Developed all procedures and file formats to maintain these documents.Created tracking systems, auditing reports and sign-out procedures for files under the library's control. Assisted with all internal and external audits and all mandated annual bank examinations.Provided quality control functions for commercial mortgages, including updated UCC filings, and locating and securing original loan documents in fireproof safes.