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Manassas, Va, Us

Create and execute test cases for the Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP) in Salesforce.com, a cloud based CRM Application that allows customers to manage and market new products to members. Use SQL to identify and create test data stored in Facets to test the 270 and 271 file transfer process. Created QA Tester documentation for how to retrieve data from Facets for test scenarios.

Develop test plan, test strategies, and test cases for global end-to-end test effort the Virginia Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus insurance plan.

Developed, executed, and maintained test cases and scripts for applications supporting the Naval Reserve. Performed functional and regressions testing for .net and Sharepoint applications in an Agile environment.

Developed, executed, and maintained test cases and scripts for applications supporting the Naval Reserve. Performed functional and regressions testing for .net and Sharepoint applications in an Agile environment.

Hanover, Md, Us

I was recruited for a 6-month project to oversee a team of 7 test engineers in devising and implementing test cases for the major re-release of Anthem Care Management Platform (ACMP). I provided hands-on leadership and management of all testing activities and resource allocation. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & RESULTS…► Test Scripts Development: Developed and executed 850 test scripts in an agile environment. Ensured the quality of the platform; the upgraded software adds new functionalities and is more user-friendly than previous versions.► Team Communication: Motivated, guided, and shared knowledge with test engineering team to drive the most effective test strategies possible. Created knowledgebase using SharePoint; instituted daily status meetings; and opened a bridge line to enhance communication with remote workers.

Reston, Virginia, Us

From the Naval Station in Norfolk, VA, I develop and execute test cases, scripts, plans and procedures for the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS). I prepare test metrics data and participate in internal reviews of software test products.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & RESULTS…► Testing Processes: Analyzed complex requirements and built effective test strategies and associated data needed to execute tests. Documented results and entered manual test cases in HP Quality Center.► Team Collaboration: Worked with development teams to gain a strong understanding of the project and testing objectives. Provided status reports on test engineering activities to management.

I was recruited by this premier technology solutions provider to serve as lead QA tester and main QA point of contact for my current project, which was created in an agile development environment using Microsoft .NET, SQL Server, and SharePoint. The application will be deployed across corporate credit unions to provide federally compliant, accurate financial tracking and reporting.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & RESULTS…► Testing Strategies: Developed test plans/strategies and delivered high-quality results in a fast-paced agile environment. Managed test automation using Microsoft Test Manager, test case design, test execution, defect management, and implementation.► Value-Driven QA: Incorporated ICP fundamentals centered on adherence to product quality standards, team collaboration, and adaptive planning strategies to fully satisfy test requirements.► QA Leadership: As lead QA, supervised and mentored QA team member, created documentation, and reported metrics to management.► Documentation: Identified bugs, critical defects, validation errors, and inaccuracies during exhaustive testing effort. Kept management informed of testing status by documenting progress, outstanding bugs, number of test cases performed, and percent complete.► Test Integrity: Ensured project deliverables met test standards and were continually updated to test the latest code releases.

New York, Ny, Us

Throughout my tenure with this nationwide nonprofit organization, I earned top marks for key contributions to the development, testing, and refinement of new releases, upgrades, and enhancements. I actively participated in requirements analysis, design, and testing of software products and features, providing expertise throughout the SDLC within an agile (Scrum) software development framework. I developed, planned, and oversaw test strategies; executed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and processes; reported, documented, and tracked resolution of software bugs; and created complex SQL queries used to furnish key data, reports, and production support. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS, PROJECTS & RESULTS…► Testing Expertise: Performed functional, system, QA, regression, integration, and UA testing for proprietary application suites. Tested applications created in Java/J2EE and web pages created in JSP/HTML, performing quality control, validation, and verification of final products and services. ► New Releases/Updates/Enhancements: Completed comprehensive testing on new releases, upgrades, and enhancements. Handled regulatory work and field defect tracking, and provided tier 1 support for production issues. ► Quality Assurance: Played a key role in identifying, selecting, and implementing software tools/technologies and testing procedures facilitating thorough SQA processes.► CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: Expanded small, offline PowerBuilder application to a major online financial aid application generating $25M in annual revenue and used by 200,000 students and 1,000 schools.► Noncustodial PROFILE (NCP): Led software/QA testing for application generating $740K annually.► Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC): Provided test planning, execution, documentation, and issue tracking/resolution for imaging and electronic reporting system that collects information from tax documents. Ensured seamless operations of system generating $1.6M annually.

Newark, De, Us

In 1996 I was offered a full-time position following the successful culmination of initial QA consulting work. I tested financial software; created and executed test plans, test cases, and test scripts; and facilitated timely, high-quality releases.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬EARLY CAREER… Prior to earning my BS degree, I held various office, accounting, and IT roles. I served as a Systems Analyst/Office Manager for Lynchval Systems, Inc. (Chantilly, VA); Accounting Manager for Riverside Park Apartments (Alexandria, VA); Bookkeeper for Color Me Beautiful (Chantilly, VA); and Customer Service Rep for Kastle Systems (Falls Church, VA).

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration

Associate'S Degree, Computer Information Systems