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General Motors - Detroit Renaissance Center, Detroit, Mi

• In an Agile environment successfully performed sprint level testing of JIRA stories based on requirements and acceptance criteria. • Provided professional knowledge / judgment and experience in testing software that runs on the Infotainment centers in model year 2017+ Chevy cars and trucks that take full advantage of their new in-vehicle 4G / WiFi connectivity. All test cases were tested for lost connectivity and driver distraction (MPH 5+). • Created test cases in HP ALM based on user stories in JIRA. • Tracked defects in HP ALM, providing steps to re-create, expected results, actual results, and screen shots / video as needed• Prepared Quality Assurance Metrics for all phases of testing, providing metrics for: number of bugs / stories / story points / priorities / issues and percentages per developer based on Jira stories.• Performs regression testing as needed on potential release candidates of applications.

Greenstone Farm Credit Services, E. Lansing, Mi

Using professional knowledge / judgment and experience successfully performed functional testing on the following mobile devices: Apple 5S - iOS 9.2.1, Apple 6 - iOS 9.2.1, Apple 6s Plus - iOS 9.2.1, Apple iPad - iOS 9.2, Apple iPad Mini -iOS 9.2.1, iRulu - Windows 10, Motorola G - Android 4.4.4, Motorola Droid Maxx - Android 4.4, Motorola Nexus xt1103 - Android 6.01, MS Lumia 950 XL - Windows 10, MS Surface Pro - Windows 8, Nokia Lumia 735 - WinPhone 8.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab A - Android 5.0.2, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 - Android 5.0.2 for a mobile banking application.Effectively tested four associations for GreenStone FCS.Tracked all defects in MS CRM.

Kelly Services Headquarters (Rapid Development Group), Troy, Michigan

• Provided all aspects of the testing effort for the Outsourcing and Consulting Group (OCG), for the OCG Job Tree and Market Rate Analysis Management Application in Salesforce Cloud. • Using professional knowledge / judgment and experience implemented with confidence industry accepted quality assurance best practices and methodologies, developed the test case design, created all manual test cases for use in functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT. • This application managed the Kelly Job Code process for house mappings between Kelly Job Codes and the ONET/SOC data scheme; it also tracked mappings between customer job titles and Kelly Job Codes. • Effectively tested the Concierge project, which helps clients navigate all the talent sourcing options and presents ideal talent via surveys. Created comprehensive user documentation for the Concierge project. • Point of contact for all defects, and insured all were repeatable and fully documented. Escalated issues as needed to the appropriate team member / project manager. Insured any change requests followed proper project management protocol.• Developed several Requirement Traceability Matrix’s (RTM’s) using MS Excel which held all test case details, which consolidated statuses providing real time testing metrics. This reduced the need / cost for expensive Quality Assurance test tracking tools, i.e., HP QC.

State Government - Office Of Retirement Services (Ors), Lansing, Mi

• Successfully directed the quality assurance testing effort for the Business Process Reengineering (BPR) project for the State of Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services (ORS), a web based application.• Using professional knowledge / judgment and experience recommended industry standards for the implementation of quality management best practices within the ORS organization, which ultimately strengthened / improved and streamlined the testing processes and procedures. • Created several Requirement Traceability Matrix’s (RTM’s) using MS Excel which held all test case details, which was consolidated providing real time testing metrics. • Directed / mentored a team of testers in the translation of the project requirements and Use Cases or work flows into the appropriate creation of comprehensive manual test cases within the RTM’s, which included both positive and negative testing on all requirements. Identified and documented any out of scope issues.• Facilitated daily meetings to evaluate the work load and progress with testers, set expectations for the day. Mentored, encouraged, motivated and counseled testers on an as needed basis. • Was the point of contact for all defects and facilitated daily defect meetings to discuss all open defects, with developers and project management. Escalated issues as needed. Insured any change requests followed proper project management protocol.

Energy, Nisource, Merrillville, Indiana

• From a COTS package for a web based application oversaw the testing effort on a 90m project that is going to replace 1.2m electric & gas meters over 3 years, immensely reducing payroll costs. • All requirements professionally interpreted and translated from the Field Deployment Manager (FDM) Work Order Systems Requirements document into detailed manual test cases. Several Requirement Traceability Matrix’s (RTM’s) were created which held all manual test cases, also provided real time comprehensive testing metrics. • Directed the test team in testing the workflow of the Itron’s FC300 handhelds to guarantee they support the management, installation and delivery of electric and gas metering equipment, which captures & validates meter installation data, field images of all meters and records GPS coordinates. • Point of contact for all defects, spearheaded daily defect meetings to review all open defects, with all invested parties and project management. Escalated issues as needed to the appropriate team member or project management if appropriate. • Managed all phases of testing including regression testing relating to system changes, procedures, or workflows in regards to changed requirements or specifications. Insured any change requests followed proper project management protocol.

Energy, Nisource, Merrillville, Indiana

• Successfully managed the testing effort for a SharePoint COTS package that is used as NiSource’s intranet. Using professional knowledge / judgment and experience developed and implemented comprehensive manual test cases, following quality management best practices for NiSource, which included the development of testing processes and procedures. • All test cases were tracked in a Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) I created, which held detailed manual test cases, and also provided real time comprehensive testing metrics.• All test cases followed quality assurance best practices to test positive, negative, data types, limits, etc. Managed users in developing user acceptance test (UAT) cases that would verify and validate that the solutions meet business, functional, and technical requirements. • Tracked all defects in SharePoint, escalated issues as needed to the appropriate project team members. Performed regression testing relating to system changes, procedures, or workflows in regards to requirements or specifications.

State Government,Office Of Finance And Insurance Regulations (Ofir), Lansing, Mi

• Successfully directed the quality assurance testing effort for the Business Process Reengineering (BPR) project for the State of Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services (ORS), a web based application.• Using professional knowledge / judgment and experience recommended proven industry standards for the implementation of quality management best practices within the ORS organization, and would recommend process improvements which ultimately strengthened / improved and streamlined the testing processes and procedures. • Created several Requirement Traceability Matrix’s (RTM’s) using MS Excel which held all test case details, which was consolidated providing real time testing metrics. • Directed / mentored a team of testers in the translation of the project requirements and Use Cases or work flows into the appropriate creation of comprehensive manual test cases within the RTM’s, which included both positive and negative testing on all requirements. Identified and documented any out of scope issues.• Facilitated daily meetings to evaluate the work load and progress with testers, set expectations for the day. Mentored, encouraged, motivated and counseled testers on an as needed basis. • Was the point of contact for all defects and facilitated daily defect meetings to discuss all open defects, with developers and project management. Escalated issues as needed. Insured any change requests followed proper project management protocol.

Automotive, Nexter, Saginaw, Mi

• Met with the project key stakeholders to analyze and appropriately define the measurable needs of the client. Ensuring progressive elaboration for the requirements were clear and concise and testable for five MS Access applications that were being converted to a web based application. Including Use Cases or Work Flows based on client requirements • Using professional knowledge / judgment and experience created detailed manual test cases, and scenarios based on the client requirements. Following industry standard best practices for quality assurance • Created several Requirement Traceability Matrix’s (RTM’s) which tracked the status of all requirements and also held test case details, along with real time comprehensive testing metrics.• Tracked all defects using MS Excel, providing team and client with current status of defects. Facilitated weekly defect meetings to discuss all open defects, with developers and project management. Once corrected regression testing was accomplished.Managed final quality assurance, user acceptance activities.

Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Mi

• Using professional knowledge and experience designed automated test scripts using modular style programming to ensure maximum flexibility and reusability based on customer requirements using Micro Focus’s (Compuware) TestPartner for the web based Soarian Financial application. This reduced cost, time and manpower when tests were executed. • Scheduled test cases to run on off hours. Executed test scripts to support customer testing effort. • Modified scripts on an as needed basis to ensure that the design was consistent with the most recent version of the Soarian Financial application. • All scripts were extensively commented within TestPartner, to ensure maintenance to the scripts could be easily performed by others that are unfamiliar with the scripts.

Comerica Bank, Auburn Hills, Mi

As a Sr. QA Analyst, automated manual test cases using TestPartner. Took current manual test scripts, and turned them into automated tests scripts using Compuware’s TestPartner for Comerica Business Connect (CBC). Ran and executed all automated tests scripts using QADirector for the WebSphere-based portal that provided centralized, secure access and session management for applications and services that the bank provides its customers. Reducing time and manpower to perform the tests. All defects were tracked using TrackRecord. All scripts were commented within TestPartner. Performed maintenance on existing automated scripts to ensure they ran flawless.

Detroit Medical Center (Dmc), Detroit, Mi

Automated previously manual high-level test cases using Compuware’s TestPartner, reducing time and manpower to perform the tests. Ran the automated test scripts periodically against the customized Cerner software that was used by all the hospitals associated with the Detroit Medical Center. With major upgrades to the software, we would provide onsite support and would also train and mentor client medical staff with use of Wireless On Wheels (WOW’s). Commented scripts within TestPartner. Executed all test scripts, manual and automated using QADirector. All defects were tracked using TrackRecord. Created and maintained load tests using QALoad to ensure the quality, the load potential and accuracy of Cerner upgrades. Mentored client personnel on the functionality of QACenter Portal to record manual test results.

Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Mi

Managed and monitored automated and manual testing of daily project tasks and resources. Wrote detailed test cases for a web based application, and automated previously manual test cases using Compuware’s TestPartner, reducing time and manpower by over 50%. Commented scripts within TestPartner. Configured and utilized QACenter to monitor testing and maintained assets in the implementation of an internally developed Patient Care and clinical System reducing the implementation cycle by 25%. Ran daily reports using ServerVantage and VantageView. Trained and mentored client QA team members in TestPartner and Compuware QA tools. Reported defects in TrackRecord, providing team and client with current status of defects. Created a coding standards document for TestPartner.

Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (Micses), Lansing, Mi

Developed automated and maintained test scripts using Compuware’s QARun for Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MiCSES), a web based application. Performed test data preparation for automated test cases. All issues were entered into in Remedy. Exported data into MS Excel providing upper management and the client with summary reports of all defects.

American Automobile Association (Aaa), Dearborn, Mi

Developed, revised and ran manual tests cases using Compuware Application Reliability Solution (CARS) testing methodology based on client requirements and technical documentation. Created and maintained test data for manual test cases.

Michigan Employee Retirement System (Mers), Lansing, Mi

Created manual test cases based on Michigan Employee Retirement System (MERS) requirements and technical documentation using Compuware Application Reliability Solution (CARS) testing methodology. Tests were run through QADirector, and reported defects in TrackRecord, providing team and client with current status of defects.

Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (Micses), Lansing, Mi

Converted Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (CSES, VAX) to new Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MiCSES, Oracle), a web based application. Collaborated with team members to identify test data, and write test scripts to ensure data was merged and converted successfully. Wrote test strategies, decision trees, test plans and test cases. Prepared test data for manual test cases. Analyzed Requirement Specifications and Technical documents for consistency. Tracked all defects in Remedy, exported data into MS Excel so upper management could quickly and clearly see the progress of all defects.

Troy, Mi

Interviewed management to gather Functional Specification requirements for the modification of the corporate system to accept international currency. Analyzed all applications where currency is involved to recommend required modifications.

Carlson Marketing Group, Troy, Mi

Developed automated web test cases for MySaturn.com. Developed functional test strategy and test plan for MySaturn.com. Developed quality processes and procedures. Led the test team in automating test scripts using WinRunner and TestDirector. Extensively commented test scripts in WinRunner and TestDirector. Organized and executed automated test scripts, and ran regression testing.

Visual Services, Inc, Bloomfield Hills, Mi

Gathered requirements from client to create certification program Requirements Specifications document for Ford Blue Oval, Lincoln Premiere Experience, and Mercury Advantage. Wrote detailed Functional Specifications, designed detailed web screen mockups, and directed team on Specification documents. Acted as a focal point for web site issues, escalated when appropriate, and coordinated Release Management. Performed training for customers in user acceptance testing (UAT) prior to release to Quality Assurance.