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Winchester, Va

Responsible for 508 testing of in house software packages as well as testing in an Agile environment.

Winchester, Virginia

Public Trust clearanceAssist in creating HP UFT scripts for automating testsAct in a consulting role to FEMA personnel in regards to testing methodologyAssist in writing test plans, data creation, and user guidesAssist in day to day operations of testing teamAdvise on 508 standards for testingWork with Project Managers to define and groom software backlogsTeaching the customers how to work in an Agile environment

Warrenton, Virginia

Senior Test Specialist - Supervise other testers to provide quality test plans to support new software releases - Develop and execute queries within SQL and tests at the system, acceptance, and integration levels as well as Section 508 testing- Identify, record, track, and report defects using various defect management tools (HP ALM)- Refine and adjust customer requirements into user stories as part of a test / development team and follows them through to deployment in a production environment- Write tests that cover all positive & negative/failure situations. Ensure software performs correctly- Develop possible testing components for the test application after reviewing the requirements- Schedule meetings with all stakeholders and secure all necessary resources- Complete the QC checklist accurately prior to testing- Schedule the first application team meeting promptly to distribute test writing assignments and timelines for completing test writing for modules assigned- Schedule daily meetings summarizing types of defects and potential show stoppers

Warrenton, Virginia

Provided quality and accurate test plans, test case and test scripts in Quality Center test tool. • Reported, logged and tracked defect and test findings using Quality Center• Assisted Supervisor with updating weekly and monthly team project reports• Created accurate test plans, test cases and test scripts in internal test management tool• Performed configuration management, requirements management and other activities using approved organizational CMMI processes and procedures• Worked with my supervisor to keep project paperwork and documentation updated

Culpeper, Virginia

Monitored and maintained world-wide network circuits and equipment for international central banks in a Network Operations CenterPerformed the operations, monitoring, problem investigation/resolution and control of systems and network components in an international network of central banksInterfaced with network providers and internal customer service to report and troubleshoot customer connectivity issues on both a national and international levelConducted in-house training course on NetPLUS leading to the certification of students in Comp TIA NetPLUSFamiliar with UNIXWorking knowledge of VPNs, Netscreens, Cisco routers and switchesUpdated deployment guides and manuals

Culpeper, Virginia

Maintained, repaired and trained customers in use of on site Ricoh copier and HP printer equipment connected in a LAN environmentOn site company representative for IKON at Culpeper HospitalInstalled printer software in support of new equipmentWorked with the IKON sales organization to upgrade the hospital's printer equipment

Fauquier County, Virginia

Part time position as a substitute teacher for elementary school students

Herndon, Virginia

Interim Top Secret SBI Clearance through DSS granted September 2002Supervised other technicians in their daily dutiesWorked at customer sites directly assisting the installation or troubleshooting of equipmentMaintained in-house wiring to include making patch cables, extending cabling and troubleshooting errors in Cat5 data cablingInstalled and corrected issues of network equipment (CSUs, DSUs, channel-banks, modems, MUXs, routers) on DS1s and DS3s using network test equipment (Digitech, HP Advisor, T-Berd)Setup tracking/inventory control system for equipment sparesSaved the company thousands of dollars by consolidating regionally the replacement and repair of damaged equipmentOperated a company van and maintained the on board inventory of network equipmentInstalled new desktop computer equipment and software as requested by clients

Herndon, Virginia

Participated as a member on a quality improvement teamProvided tier one support for an in-house help deskDevised statistical graphs and charts to assist in weekly operations review thereby giving management a better view of unit performanceSupervised staff members in their daily collection activitiesManaged $600,000+ account base, utilizing both written and verbal communications Achieved recognition for excellence in work performance by customers and coworkers

Veteran StatusRepaired small arms from 9mm to 25mm chain gunsFirearms/Range instructor of officers and NCOs in the operation of their small armsAppointed senior NCO in charge of unit armory (Second LAI) during Desert StormSupervised three Marines in their daily dutiesMaintained inventory of weapons, spare parts and a repair manual library

Responsible for accounts payable functions and issued purchase ordersMonitored and adjusted the inventory control systemAccumulated financial information for yearly budgetForecasted quarterly section budget estimates for Congressional reviewHeld Top Secret security clearance