Automate Things

Open Source Solutions TeamProjects:- UPMC TDC - Clinical Document Repository Intelligent Search (CDRIS) - utilizing natural language processing to gather structured data from electronic medical record systems and place that information in a highly scalable data store.

-Build advanced automated test suites using Rspec & Capybara as well as other homegrown test tools written primarily in Ruby for e-commerce and supporting ERP applications. -Drive QA process and strategy for agile development environment for a high volume eCommerce website.-Work with development and test teams to automate testing process. -Analyze and decompose complicated software systems and devise strategies for testing.-Proficient with the following technologies: -RoR -MySQL -Postgres -Javascript/JQuery -HTML/CSS-Management of test environments in linux environment.

- Led team of 6 QA Engineers- Designed, documented and implemented all QA processes for QA staff in new department - Designed process for use of HP Quality Center - Designed all department documentation and deliverables - Created defect tracking process and vetted and picked bug tracking system to fit process- Recruited and attracted new talent for QA Department for the support of multiple products on aggressive schedule- Provided leadership in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans- Ensured that all QA activities adhering to established QA policies and procedures- Developed and tracked project testing schedules to deliver high quality software according to plan- Designed, created and executed test cases and scripts- Documented, tracked and verified defects- Initiated use of several automated testing libraries/tools: Selenium/Watir.- Reported on software product quality, testing effectiveness and product readiness- Wrote automated test scripts to analyze the output of development efforts

-Performs business analysis, use case analysis, develops software requirements, functional specification, & designs the user interface for complex enhancements to existing software products.-Acts as the team lead during the initial stages of the development process for enhancements to the software.-Works on a team with software developers, QA, documentation, & client service, in order to ensure the timely delivery of software enhancements / modifications. -Creates test cases for improvements and enhancements of software.-Perform quality assurance testing on improvements & enhancements to software.-Contributes to product planning process for determining enhancements to be included in future releases.-Works directly with QA & Application Support to investigate & solve specific client application issues requiring the use of various database access tools and overall knowledge of the application.

-Liaison between the Payroll customers/business analysts and the software developers and system architects. -Analyzed PeopleSoft Payroll processes for all employee populations.-Develops accurate and complete functional specifications for software enhancements/modifications.-Produced testing plans and scripts, documentation using Macroscope Productivity Centre methodology. -Implementation/post-implementation support with integration of tasks, customer requirements and testing of software. -Conducts impact analyses on existing business processes.-Created Blockpoint and Regression Testing scripts to support current HRMS Payroll business processes.-Made recommendations and suggestions for future enhancements of software.

Enterprise Applications - Transformation Management GroupLogistics/Supply Chain SupportWarehouse Management System Implementation TeamPast Projects:Implemented and deployed Warehouse Management System at all Warehouses & Distribution Centers.The following tasks as they relate to the WMS & users:-Provided analysis and problem definitions. -Designed and Tested modifications/improvements to Logistics Systems.-Identified operating procedures and clarified application objectives to support users. -Improved existing processes where they interact with systems. -Authored documentation to describe WMS installation and user/operator procedures. -Ensured system availability by reviewing and helping to set maintenance schedules.-Identified areas of risk and recommend means of mitigation.-Implemented security measures and procedures.

IT Project Management Internship. Enterprise ApplicationsWarehouse Management System Implementation ProjectResponsibilities:Assisting in documentation of processes for new WMS standards & operating procedures.Testing and validation of WMS documentation and processes.

Account Representative • Managed Client Relationships• Assisted clients in transition to electronic trading platform• Acted as main line of troubleshooting for all client issues