Ed Applegate Email & Phone Number

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Burlington, Ma.

Accomplishments:•Served as a QA Lead for custom Java-based Admissions system, implemented new features such as online apps, EC, HS, Reading and Decision modules and Cell NI calculations.•QA Lead for enhancements to a custom Java-based system for the Student Financial Services. •Mentored junior team members on test preparation and execution techniques, defect identification and documentation, and QA testing best practices.Responsibilities:•Maintained project schedule, as related to QA, including setting QA estimates and timeline. Insured the proper environments were set up to accommodate QA testing, Coordinated and attended the proper meetings including requirements analysis, design reviews, test plan reviews, defect reviews etc.•Created the high level system test plan, test procedures and functional test plans utilizing MS Word and Excel.•Executed functionality tests of Undergraduate Admissions Cycle that spanned from Applicant Entry all the way to Regular Action and validated against requirements.•Executed ad-hoc testing to simulate real-life business scenarios. •Applied testing methods against Safari and Mozilla Firefox web browsers. •Performed GUI, Functional, Smoke, Negative, Regression, End-to-End and Automated testing when appropriate •Utilized Quick Test Professional and Quality Center to manage, monitor and automate testing efforts for functional as well as regression tests•Managed an in-house defect tracking database to document, monitor and triage defects for defect resolution.•Worked with project manager to produce QA testing estimates.•Met with team on a regular basis to review current testing status as well as any road blocks that would prevent the testing from moving forward. •Provided written and oral reports to management team on project status and significant issues uncovered during testing.

Accomplishments:•Initiated and collaborated with developers to automate manual testing process; reduced testing process from hours to seconds.•Reviewed applications for compliance with GUI and MFS standards, identified inconsistencies and escalated for resolution. •Worked with MFS developers and clients throughout assigned projects to identify defects in applications and to implement solutions.Responsibilities:•Developed and executed test plans and testing reports for assigned in-house projects.•Created and executed automated functionality test scripts using Winrunner.•Developed and executed stress and load scripts, using Loadrunner, against a variety of platforms (98, NT, 2000 and XP).•Utilized Test Director as a defect tracking database to document and monitor defect resolution, to import and house requirements and test documentation and also to launch Winrunner scripts.•Supervised and ran the QA lab, responsible for prioritizing, multi-tasking and setting testing schedule of components and SMS Packages checked into the testing queue in preparation and execution for Configuration and Compatibility testing.•Provided written and oral reports to QA management on project status and significant issues brought about during testing.

Accomplishments:•Led 18 month project to recreate a complex Dbase program in Access; reduced processing time from 80 hours to 24.•Coordinated ETL (External Testing Lab) testing to insure proper application functionality and server stress capability. •Received two Extra Mile Awards for making significant contributions to meet company needs in critical situations.Responsibilities:•Team Lead for automation initiative, responsible for setting up meetings with customers, documenting and reporting findings to management, establishing project schedules and timelines for programs or applications designated for automation. •Designed and implemented system tests for various PC and mainframe computer systems.•Knowledgeable in testing with end-user programming language (QMF) and Access 20 running against a DB2/SQL server environment.•Maintained and developed PC applications using Microsoft Access 20, 97 and 2000.•Provided hardware and software technical support and solutions to end-users. •Supported machine installations, software installations, network connections, and the coordination of installations.