PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

* Over 20 years of experience and quickly becoming an expert in applications bei

ng tested
* Praised for having an outstanding work ethic and superb analytical skills.
* Hands-on senior test engineer, I have been called upon to be a mentor to other
testers.
* Recognized at several jobs for out-of-the-box thinking and approaches and have
taken the initiative to solve problems enlisting interdepartmental help.
* Expertise in processes, procedures and workflow analysis on a varied applicati
on base such as Engineering, Telecommunications, Executive Recruiting, Mortgage,
and Medical Instrumentation. Worked with XML and XML Data Schemas. Worked with
DB Schemas.
* Experienced in web, client/server, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) test
ing, systems, integration & evaluation, manual, functional and regression testin
g, and writing test cases and anomaly reports based on engineering, GUI specific
ations, and UML business use cases.
* In .Net Framework, and J2EE environments, using Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase SQL
under Rational, Waterfall, Agile, and SCRUM methodology on Windows and UNIX pla
tforms testing under various web browsers, such as IE, and Firefox.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Directv, El Segundo, CA 2/10 6/10
Sr. Software Tester, Contract
* Writing Test Procedures, test cases for DVR Mobile Scheduler application as an
mobile, hand-held application. Test Cases were tested on iPhone, Android, Black
berry, and Palm devices.
* Testing PHP SDK package for Directvs canned DTV Apps. This included installing
Web Server, XAMPP, on a LINUX platform, using FireFox.
* Tested Entitlement Single Sign On on Linux after installing JBOSS web server.
Entered problem reports and other metrics using Bugzilla and JIRA and Xerox Doc
ushare. Application was written in C++ in an hybrid Waterfall/Agile, Scrum envir
onment.

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Carson, CA 1/09 11/09

Sr. Systems Integration Test Engineer Lead, Contract
* Promoted to Verification Lead, I tested and wrote test cases and test procedur
es for a Wireless Telecommunications, mobile tactical radio communications appli
cation. This entailed reading System Engineering and GUI Specifications. Asking
questions, interfacing with Development and Business Logic units, writing up pro
blems or missing elements in the specifications. Performing manual testing on Un
ix laptops. Analyzed the DB Oracle schemas, to ensure requirements. Performed ma
nual process flow setups to ensure testing conditions for functional and regress
ion testing. Entered and reported anomalies. Initiated meetings with Development
, CM, and Business Logic to resolve issues and correct design, specification and
schema problems. Tested XML Data Schemas as part of the product.
* Mentor to other testers for test cases and in QA processes and procedures. And
was praised for showing initiative in improving processes, procedures and commu
nications between the departments. Kept detailed Lab Log. And was praised for at
tention to detail.
* Participated in Peer Reviews and Wet & Dry Runs, highly formalized, highly det
ailed, controlled testing and reporting of test results in milestone test builds
. Praised for writing detailed, structured problem reports. Entered problem repo
rts and other metrics using ClearQuest and LiveLink. Application was written in
C++ in an Agile, Scrum environment.
Korn Ferry International, Century City 5/07 12/08
Sr. Test Analyst, Contract
Tested Searcher Express, an ERP, .Net Framework, Web portal application for a pr
emier Executive Recruiting Company. Performing functional and user interface tes
ting on beta, and gamma version of the software, using Rational ClearCase, MS Te
amPlain, MS Visual Studio, Citrix in an IIS 6.0 environment. Performed regressio
n and database testing using Oracle SQL script writing, from Specifications and
Use Cases. Also tested web site, Kornferry.Com on varied web browsers, Firefox,
Mozilla, Safari, and IE 6.1 and IE 7.0. Worked closely with Development in an Ag
ile/SCURM environment, with 15 minute stand up meetings. Recognized for my out o
f the box thinking and approaches. Applications written in C#, run in CLI.
AMC Mortgage Services (Ameriquest), Orange, CA 5/04 3/07
Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst
Tested an ERP, Mortgage Default Management software web portal on .Net Framework
with Oracle backend for Beta, Gamma, Integration testing migrating vendor & int
ernal client-base applications from C++ client/server applications using Lenstar
. Interfaced with on-shore, and off-shore development/quality assurance. Created
test cases and test traceabilities and anomaly reports from Business Requiremen
ts and Use Cases. Performed grey-box testing using Oracle SQL scripts using MS V
isual Studio . Also used Rational ClearCase, and ClearQuest .
Unigraphics (now Siemans - PLM Solutions), Cypress, CA 9/01 5/04
Systems Integration Test Engineer, Validation Department, Teamcenter Engineering
Tested an ERP web application, TeamCenter, v7.03, v8.0, v8.1 for release testing
. This was a Client/Server, 3-tire, C++ environment. Assisted development engine
ering with troubleshooting anomalies at the UI, integration and system levels. R
esearched and entered product anomalies into the regression database. Was praise
d for my detailed anomaly reports and for my out of the box thinking and approac
hes. Wrote test procedures and test cases. Attended and participated in Bug Reso
lution Meetings. Participated in Spec Reviews and Peer Test Plan review meetings
.
Trinagy, Inc, Torrance, CA (bought by HP 8/01) 8/31/99 5/31/01
Sr Quality Assurance/Software Tester/Project Lead
Project Lead on a telecommunications, network project, TREND 3.6.1, 4.0.x Releas
e Testing (later incorporated into HP Network Management System). Writing Test P
lans and procedures / test cases on an N-tiered, distributed client/server. Taug
ht and instructed testers after being promoted from Project Lead. Researched and
entered product anomalies. Attended and participated in Bug Meetings. Participa
ted in Spec Reviews and Peer Test Plan review meetings. Testing included Client/
Server Sybase and Web-based testing. Tested on UNIX (HP-UX, IBM AIX, Solaris) an
d Windows NT to test Java / C++/HTML Applications.
Syndetic Technology Inc, Manhattan Beach, CA 7/1999 8/1999
Software Quality Assurance Project Lead
Lead to six software testers. Responsible for the testing of AI and Expert Decis
ion Support software products. Wrote QA software standards and procedures.
(02/1991 to 7/1999: Software Consultant through three agencies)
02/1991-10/1991 and 01/1996 7/1999: Consultant through XXCAL, Inc.:
Minolta at Peerless, El Segundo, CA 10/1997 7/1999
Senior Quality Assurance/Software Tester
Created test plans, test matrices, test cases and wrote problem reports. Ran Gen
oa Test Suites, Testing Summary Reports, defect discovery, research and reportin
g, test cases and test plans. Participated in Bug review meetings and assisting
Engineering and CM.
Minolta at Zenographics, Irvine, CA 10/1997 8/1998
Senior Quality Assurance/Software Tester
Tested Minolta Color PageWorks/Pro, Minolta 4499 Print Station, Sharp, Xerox JX-
9235 and MX-1000 printer drivers, on Windows. Defect discovery, research and rep
orting. Wrote test cases and test plans, bug review meetings, assisting Engineer
ing and CM. Used Rational Visual Test and Team Test with MS Development Suite.
Canon Information Systems, Irvine, CA 1/1996 - 10/1997
Sr. Quality Assurance/Software Tester
Tested Canons MultiPASS C2500, and C3000, color bubble jet, and laser printers r
espectively.
Responsible for creating and testing, test cases and test matrices, using Mercur
y WinRunner.
10/1995 1/1996: Consultant through Data Processing Resources, Inc.:
Southern California Edison, Irwindale, CA 10/1995 - 1/1996
Business Analyst - Database Auditor
Contract as Database Auditor for Human Resources Peoplelink database and related
Employee Kiosk System. Used Lotus Notes to track results and communicate with t
eam members.
Mitchell International/A.S.G., Long Beach, CA 02/1995 - 10/1995
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Tested Mitchell ABS, Advanced Business System, a PC-based, database client/sever
package. Wrote test plans and procedures, using DCS, and SQA Team Test/SQA Robo
t.
McGraw, Inc., Irvine, CA 10/1994 - 12/1994
Documentation Specialist in IS, Contractor
Wrote the Standards and Procedures for the LAN-based Systems Group.
01/1992 8/1994: Consultant through Mini Systems, Inc.:
Plaza Home Mortgage Corporation 01/1994 - 08/1994
Business Systems Analyst, Information Systems
Wrote functional specs and tested Loan Origination package. Managed different ph
ases of various projects. Analyzed user requirements in over fifteen projects in
cluding, PC Teller, company-wide procedural changes for automatic funds transfer
to Fannie Mae.
Countrywide Funding Corporation, Pasadena, CA 01/1992 - 4/1993
* Systems Analyst in Production Support
11/1992 - 4/1993
Wrote test plans and performed testing for Edge, a proprietary mort
gage s/w app on an OS/2 platform. Originated, underwrote, and funded test loans
to test and write test plans.
* Business Analyst in MIS
04/1992 - 11/1992
Interviewed / wrote specs for departments on their imaging applicat
ion requirements. The departments included HR, Foreclosure, Compliance, and Loa
n Originations.
* PC Support Analyst in MIS
01/1992 - 04/1992
Assisted users with their PC software/hardware problems as LAN Mana
ger.
XXCAL Incorporated 2/1991 - 10/1991
Systems Test Engineer, Contractor
Wrote Test Plans and tested on various platforms such as Windows and different f
lavors of UNIX, with different hardware, s/w products, which included printers,
fax, and copiers.
Syndetic Technology Incorporated, Manhatten Beach, CA 1989 - 1991
Quality Assurance Manager and Lead Tester
Directed and supervised six software testers. Responsible for the integrity of
an Artificial Intelligent (AI) and Expert Decision Support software products. Wr
ote the QA software standards and procedures. Led by example, taking the Lead ro
le in all testing.
Printrak, Incorporated, Tustin, CA 1987 - 1989
Software Engineer, Technical Marketing Department
Pre/Post Sale Technical software support for Orion AFIS (Automated Fingerprint I
dentification System AFIS). Wrote software in C and FORTRAN for Micro VAXs and
PDP-11s for AFIS systems used in Police Departments worldwide.
Kowin (UNIX) Computers 1986 - 1987
LAN Technical Support Analyst
Provided technical software support for pre- and post-sales of the UNIX-driven K
owin computers.
Setup UNIX LAN configuration from Kowin file servers to workstations.
Quadratron Systems 1985 - 1986
Systems Analyst/Software Tester
Implemented quality assurance tools in C and C Shell scripts in a Unix/Xenix env
ironment.
Wrote test plans and tested various software products and printer control files.
Cilco, Incorporated 1982 - 1985
Junior Systems Programmer
Worked on developed of Digican, an ultra-sound medical instrument. Wrote firmwar
e in C and Assembly on UNIX. Performed module integration, debugging in UNIX in
C and Assembly.
AM Jacquard Systems 1981 - 1982
Junior Programmer Analyst/Software Tester
Designed and coded a Help-Screen facility in Assembly language. Wrote test plan
s for various software packages. Tested and modified an E-Mail package in Basic+
.
Information International, Incorporated 1979 - 1981
Junior Programmer Analyst
Designed and coded a photo-composite language translator in Assembly language.
Solved pre and post customer related software problems by the modification and m
aintenance in Assembly.
EDUCATION
* B.S., University of Houston, Texas, Major: Biology, 1976
* California State University, Dominguez Hills, Major: Computer Science, 1978
* MBA Coursework, Loyola-Marymount, California, 1980