Technical Staff Member Computer Science: Supervisor
John Brewster
Lanham
01.2015 - Current
On-site
My assigned Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) role is System Testing and Evaluation Specialist
I work in the Systems Support section and provide testing, incident management and change management support for ICCE OTIS web, telephone, database, cloud and mobile applications while attending meetings and interacting with contractors and Federal IRS employees daily
Ensures the correct planning and management of ICCE test resources
Updates manual and automated test plans, test cases and test scripts, test suites using Engineering Test Manager (ETM) and Rational Functional Tester (RFT) and links DOORS requirements for traceability
Works EWM
Attends daily IRS2GO mobile IOS and Android Agile scrum sprint and development integration meetings
Performs IRS2GO mobile IOS and Android iSAT testing using Engineering Test Manager (ETM), Functional Tester (RFT), Rational Performance Tester (RPT)
Performs as ICCE Rational ETM/EWM/DOORS ELM requirements coordinator
Assesses the progress and quality effectiveness of the test effort – Performs as ICCE artifact peer review coordinator
Problem resolution of important defects using Knowledge, Incident System Asset Management (KISAM) tool
Member of Data Quality Improvement Plan Tiger Team
Performs as ICCE Test Lead/Coordinator - Monitors and coordinates Application Quality Testing (AQT), Systems Acceptability Testing (SAT) and Deployment Site Release Testing (DSRT) testing of all IRS Integrated Customer Communications Environment (ICCE) Apps with Defect tracking
Configuration Management of Web, Phone, Mobile, DB, Cloud Application Services using ELM Tools
Planning and management skills – Creating Schedules, Test Plans, Test Projects, Work Items and assigning tester tasks and managing test team
Experienced in Software testing, BrowserStack, HTMLMy assigned Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) role is System Testing and Evaluation Specialist
I work in the Systems Support section and provide testing, incident management and change management support for ICCE OTIS web, telephone, database, cloud and mobile applications while attending meetings and interacting with contractors and Federal IRS employees daily
Ensures the correct planning and management of ICCE test resources
Updates manual and automated test plans, test cases and test scripts, test suites using Engineering Test Manager (ETM) and Rational Functional Tester (RFT) and links DOORS requirements for traceability
Works EWM
Attends daily IRS2GO mobile IOS and Android Agile scrum sprint and development integration meetings
Performs IRS2GO mobile IOS and Android iSAT testing using Engineering Test Manager (ETM), Functional Tester (RFT), Rational Performance Tester (RPT)
Performs as ICCE Rational ETM/EWM/DOORS ELM requirements coordinator
Assesses the progress and quality effectiveness of the test effort – Performs as ICCE artifact peer review coordinator
Problem resolution of important defects using Knowledge, Incident System Asset Management (KISAM) tool
Member of Data Quality Improvement Plan Tiger Team
Performs as ICCE Test Lead/Coordinator - Monitors and coordinates Application Quality Testing (AQT), Systems Acceptability Testing (SAT) and Deployment Site Release Testing (DSRT) testing of all IRS Integrated Customer Communications Environment (ICCE) Apps with Defect tracking
Configuration Management of Web, Phone, Mobile, DB, Cloud Application Services using ELM Tools
Planning and management skills – Creating Schedules, Test Plans, Test Projects, Work Items and assigning tester tasks and managing test team
Experienced in Software testing, BrowserStack, HTML
IT Specialist GS9-11IT Specialist GS9-11, Contractor support for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center EOSDIS Testing
Wrote test Plans for SCF Toolkit and executed comprehensive test cases for NASA COTS based on requirements specifications
Wrote SQL scripts in UNIX flat files for data validation and compatibility checking across back-end database using Oracle
Wrote UNIX shell scripts
Communicated with the users, developers and analyst
Involved in regression and integration testing
Ensured management awareness of current activities through test schedules and status reports
Used Clearcase CM tool
Reviewed requirements specifications
Used waterfall test Software Development Life Cycle methodology
Tested on web, application and database servers
Information Technology Specialist
Lanham
08.2012 - 08.2015
(SA/AS), Systems Acceptability Test Lead/Coordinator you:
a
Assist with planning, developing, scheduling and conducting systems acceptability test and independent SAT products
B
Analyze appropriate documentation (such as: Functional Specification Package (FSP)) and customer business rules to extract project requirements
C
Testing of application/programs according to extracted release requirements using Enterprise Lifecycle Mgmt
Tools (Enterprise Test Manager, Enterprise Workload Manager, DOORS)
D
Giving presentations and demos
E
Identify problematic programs and performing regressive testing on new transmittals that should in order to verify problem correction solutions
Creating, reporting and Closing KISAM and Change request tickets
F
Able to follow a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and coordinating WRMS Unified work requests with team.
G
Provide detailed documentation and test results to support the testing activities of ICCE/OLS projects
H
Analysis of the interrelationships of pertinent server and Database components of the ICCE system
I
Ability to plan the sequence of test actions necessary to accomplish the releases with Test Plans and documentation
Preparing End of Test Reports
J
Store artifacts into DOCIT repositories and share point folders
K
Update excel spreadsheets with data for reports
L
Personal responsibility and coordination for at least a segment of the overall ICCE project to collect and analyze information for System Test Reports
M
Ability to translate and interpret customer-provided business requirements to produce technical specifications
N
Working with other design development, AQT, SAT team members in integrating and testing specifications at the system level
O
Reviewing and analyzing walkthrough test data and conducting peer reviews
P
Attend meetings and scribe for meetings.As an Information Technology Specialist (SA/AS), Systems Acceptability Test Lead/Coordinator you: a
Assist with planning, developing, scheduling and conducting systems acceptability test and independent SAT products
B
Analyze appropriate documentation (such as: Functional Specification Package (FSP)) and customer business rules to extract project requirements
C
Testing of application/programs according to extracted release requirements using Enterprise Lifecycle Mgmt
Tools (Enterprise Test Manager, Enterprise Workload Manager, DOORS)
D
Giving presentations and demos
E
Identify problematic programs and performing regressive testing on new transmittals that should in order to verify problem correction solutions
Creating, reporting and Closing KISAM and Change request tickets
F
Able to follow a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and coordinating WRMS Unified work requests with team.
G
Provide detailed documentation and test results to support the testing activities of ICCE/OLS projects
H
Analysis of the interrelationships of pertinent server and Database components of the ICCE system
I
Ability to plan the sequence of test actions necessary to accomplish the releases with Test Plans and documentation
Preparing End of Test Reports
J
Store artifacts into DOCIT repositories and share point folders
K
Update excel spreadsheets with data for reports
L
Personal responsibility and coordination for at least a segment of the overall ICCE project to collect and analyze information for System Test Reports
M
Ability to translate and interpret customer-provided business requirements to produce technical specifications
N
Working with other design development, AQT, SAT team members in integrating and testing specifications at the system level
O
Reviewing and analyzing walkthrough test data and conducting peer reviews
P
Attend meetings and scribe for meetings.
Systems Quality Analyst / Requirements Analyst
Edmond Scientific Company
08.2010 - 02.2012
1 yr 7 mos Chantilly VA
Environment: Java VM, XML, XACML, Oracle, SQL, SharePoint, IBM Rational ClearQuest; Supported VA projects Enrollment System Redesign (ESR), VistaWeb, Veterans Authorizations Preferences (VAP) and Enhanced Health Technology Advancement Center (EHTAC)
Performed Software Quality Assurance duties
Responsibilities:
Contractor support for Dept
Of Veterans Administration
Involved in requirement analysis meetings with Business and Development teams
Participated in proposal development efforts
Participated in Agile Scrum meetings with JAVA developers
Participated in User Acceptance testing of VAP 1.0 application
Tested VHA CPP Reference Model and coordinated with JAVA developers
Proficient in IBM Rational Quality Manager, IBM Clear Quest, IBM Clear Case and IBM Requisite Pro tool use
Developed component integration, system and user acceptance test plans, use cases, test cases, test scripts and test reports in Quality Manager and MS Groove
Reviewed and updated requirements trace-ability matrix (RTM)
Attended PMAS PROPATH document peer reviews
Reviewed VA share-point site documents
Attended technical knowledge and Sub-IPT meetings via Live-Meeting
Worked on Agile process - Reviewed and created documents for sprint user stories
Setup environment variables JAVA_HOME, PATH for executables, CLASSPATH for librariesEnvironment: Java VM, XML, XACML, Oracle, SQL, SharePoint, IBM Rational ClearQuest; Supported VA projects Enrollment System Redesign (ESR), VistaWeb, Veterans Authorizations Preferences (VAP) and Enhanced Health Technology Advancement Center (EHTAC)
Performed Software Quality Assurance duties
Responsibilities: Contractor support for Dept
Of Veterans Administration
Involved in requirement analysis meetings with Business and Development teams
Participated in proposal development efforts
Participated in Agile Scrum meetings with JAVA developers
Participated in User Acceptance testing of VAP 1.0 application
Tested VHA CPP Reference Model and coordinated with JAVA developers
Proficient in IBM Rational Quality Manager, IBM Clear Quest, IBM Clear Case and IBM Requisite Pro tool use
Developed component integration, system and user acceptance test plans, use cases, test cases, test scripts and test reports in Quality Manager and MS Groove
Reviewed and updated requirements trace-ability matrix (RTM)
Attended PMAS PROPATH document peer reviews
Reviewed VA share-point site documents
Attended technical knowledge and Sub-IPT meetings via Live-Meeting
Worked on Agile process - Reviewed and created documents for sprint user stories
Setup environment variables JAVA_HOME, PATH for executables, CLASSPATH for libraries
QA Engineer
Akimeka LLC, Falls Church
06.2009 - 03.2010
Environment: Java, HTML, Oracle, SQL, AHLTA, .NET, SharePoint, SubVersion, Team Track and Quality Center
Worked as a Test Engineer and performed Prototype Testing, AHLTA Integration Testing and Development Integration Testing for TBI/BH (Traumatic Brain Injury/ Behavioral Health) of Military Health Systems Project and supported System Integration Testing
Scope of the project is to build and test Clinical Documentation Tool (CDT) for Traumatic Brain Injury/Behavioral Health (TBI/BH) application
Responsibilities:
Involved in requirement gathering meetings with Business and Development teams
Reviewed Use cases, Workflow diagrams and requirements (RTM) and developed test scripts
Coordinated with teams in analyzing collected requirements and to ensure test scripts are developed and mapped with requirements
Helped in preparing Test Plan and Test Procedures Plan
Created and Executed Test Scripts using Quality Center 10.0 and logged defects
Managed Test Scripts and defects using Quality Center
Coordinated with Technical and Functional teams on the issues encountered
Tracked and retested the defects and ensured all the issues are resolved prior to implementation
Updated regression test bed (Test Cases) and performed regression testing
Used SharePoint and SubVersion to upload project documents and to manage versions of the documents
Used Team Track for enter and track the defects
Participated in team meetings and provided status on day to day activities
Communicated Weekly Activity Report, accurate and timely status to the Manager.Environment: Java, HTML, Oracle, SQL, AHLTA, .NET, SharePoint, SubVersion, Team Track and Quality Center Worked as a Test Engineer and performed Prototype Testing, AHLTA Integration Testing and Development Integration Testing for TBI/BH (Traumatic Brain Injury/ Behavioral Health) of Military Health Systems Project and supported System Integration Testing
Scope of the project is to build and test Clinical Documentation Tool (CDT) for Traumatic Brain Injury/Behavioral Health (TBI/BH) application
Responsibilities: Involved in requirement gathering meetings with Business and Development teams
Reviewed Use cases, Workflow diagrams and requirements (RTM) and developed test scripts
Coordinated with teams in analyzing collected requirements and to ensure test scripts are developed and mapped with requirements
Helped in preparing Test Plan and Test Procedures Plan
Created and Executed Test Scripts using Quality Center 10.0 and logged defects
Managed Test Scripts and defects using Quality Center
Coordinated with Technical and Functional teams on the issues encountered
Tracked and retested the defects and ensured all the issues are resolved prior to implementation
Updated regression test bed (Test Cases) and performed regression testing
Used SharePoint and SubVersion to upload project documents and to manage versions of the documents
Used Team Track for enter and track the defects Participated in team meetings and provided status on day to day activities
Communicated Weekly Activity Report, accurate and timely status to the Manager.
Software Integration Test Engineer
Dean Computer Corp
Tysons Corner
03.2008 - 05.2009
Serena Dimensions, Java, Java Script, HTML, Oracle, SQL, Quality Center and SharePoint.; Performed manual SWIT smoke testing of all weekly M1 transactions software releases and reported defects using Dimensions CM tool
Responsibilities:
Contractor support for Dept
Of Homeland Security - CBP - ACE Project
Developed automated test plans, test cases for regression tests using Win-Runner 9.2 and Quick Test Pro 9.2
Recorded user actions and playback in keyword view
Knowledge of VBScript for automated expert view testing
Updated the test plan and test sets/cases in test lab and documents the test results using Quality Center 9.0
Developed Program Trouble Reports (PTR) for errors detected during testing using Serena Dimensions CM tool
Coordinated all defects with JAVA/J2EE developers for fix
Attended weekly meetings with all developers
Peer reviewed test documents
Reviewed Requirements and design documents and developed Test Scenario and Test Scripts
Worked with Client Manager to review Test Scenario and Test Scripts
Uploaded the Reviewed and approved Test Scenario and Test Scripts into Quality Center
Used Quality Center as Test Management tool, executed the scripts from QC and entered defects
Provided status on the Test Execution, defects and results.Environment: Serena Dimensions, Java, Java Script, HTML, Oracle, SQL, Quality Center and SharePoint.; Performed manual SWIT smoke testing of all weekly M1 transactions software releases and reported defects using Dimensions CM tool
Responsibilities: Contractor support for Dept
Of Homeland Security - CBP - ACE Project
Developed automated test plans, test cases for regression tests using Win-Runner 9.2 and Quick Test Pro 9.2
Recorded user actions and playback in keyword view
Knowledge of VBScript for automated expert view testing
Updated the test plan and test sets/cases in test lab and documents the test results using Quality Center 9.0
Developed Program Trouble Reports (PTR) for errors detected during testing using Serena Dimensions CM tool
Coordinated all defects with JAVA/J2EE developers for fix
Attended weekly meetings with all developers
Peer reviewed test documents
Reviewed Requirements and design documents and developed Test Scenario and Test Scripts Worked with Client Manager to review Test Scenario and Test Scripts
Uploaded the Reviewed and approved Test Scenario and Test Scripts into Quality Center
Used Quality Center as Test Management tool, executed the scripts from QC and entered defects
Provided status on the Test Execution, defects and results.
CM Specialist Consultant III
Pragmatics, Inc
Newington
01.2006 - 03.2008
Homeland Security / CBP
Developed automated targeting system standard operating procedures
Performed source code and program module migrations to/from development, testing and production environments using IBM ROSCOE, TSOD, library control and ENDEVOR tools
Performed IBM online and batch source code compares and compilations
Performed source map assemblies
Performed move and copy of dataset name members between environment libraries
Reviewed Code Migration plans
Prepared normal and emergency change requests
Operated WRAPS database tool for data loads and unloads
Operated SIMS tool to move program modules to production
Operated configuration management Dimensions v10.1.1 to create work requests
Executed IBM MVS JCL on COBOL mainframe in a TSO/ISPF environment
Understands software development life cycle
Coordinated with change management and attended Change Control Board meetings
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Peer reviewed CM plan documents.Contractor support of Dept
Homeland Security / CBP
Developed automated targeting system standard operating procedures
Performed source code and program module migrations to/from development, testing and production environments using IBM ROSCOE, TSOD, library control and ENDEVOR tools
Performed IBM online and batch source code compares and compilations
Performed source map assemblies
Performed move and copy of dataset name members between environment libraries
Reviewed Code Migration plans
Prepared normal and emergency change requests
Operated WRAPS database tool for data loads and unloads
Operated SIMS tool to move program modules to production
Operated configuration management Dimensions v10.1.1 to create work requests
Executed IBM MVS JCL on COBOL mainframe in a TSO/ISPF environment
Understands software development life cycle
Coordinated with change management and attended Change Control Board meetings
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Peer reviewed CM plan documents.
Sr. CM Specialist Consultant III
SETA Corp
Newington
08.2005 - 01.2006
Homeland Security / CBP
Developed automated targeting system standard operating procedures
Performed source code and program module migrations to/from development, testing and production environments using IBM ROSCOE, TSOD, library control and ENDEVOR tools
Performed IBM online and batch source code compares and compilations
Performed source map assemblies
Performed move and copy of dataset name members between environment libraries
Reviewed Code Migration plans
Prepared normal and emergency change requests
Operated WRAPS database tool for data loads and unloads
Operated SIMS tool to move program modules to production
Operated configuration management Dimensions v10.1.1 to create work requests
Executed IBM MVS JCL on COBOL mainframe in a TSO/ISPF environment
Understands software development life cycle
Coordinated with change management and attended Change Control Board meetings
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Peer reviewed CM plan documents.Contractor support of Dept
Homeland Security / CBP
Developed automated targeting system standard operating procedures
Performed source code and program module migrations to/from development, testing and production environments using IBM ROSCOE, TSOD, library control and ENDEVOR tools
Performed IBM online and batch source code compares and compilations
Performed source map assemblies
Performed move and copy of dataset name members between environment libraries
Reviewed Code Migration plans
Prepared normal and emergency change requests
Operated WRAPS database tool for data loads and unloads
Operated SIMS tool to move program modules to production
Operated configuration management Dimensions v10.1.1 to create work requests
Executed IBM MVS JCL on COBOL mainframe in a TSO/ISPF environment
Understands software development life cycle
Coordinated with change management and attended Change Control Board meetings
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Peer reviewed CM plan documents.
QA Tester
QSS Group Inc
Washington
05.2002 - 11.2003
DC
Environment: Novell, Lotus Notes, Oracle, SQL and Internet Explorer
Contractor support of Dept
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Tested LOTUS NOTES and client-server HUD software applications
Tested HUD applications on multiple platforms such as Windows 95/98/2K/XP.; Performed system, functional and regression testing of application releases on the internet and intranet web servers
Tested laptops and desktops networked via token ring and Novell Netware
Performed file migration from test to production environments using PVCS Version Management tool
Communicated with developers for program fixes
Updated CM documentation in HARTS system
Tested for Section 508 compliance using JAWS
Developed and executed software test plans and test cases
Developed test standards and procedures
Maintained documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software
Analyzed test results to ensure existing functionality and recommended corrective action
Consulted with development engineers to solve defect issues.Environment: Novell, Lotus Notes, Oracle, SQL and Internet Explorer
Contractor support of Dept
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Tested LOTUS NOTES and client-server HUD software applications
Tested HUD applications on multiple platforms such as Windows 95/98/2K/XP.; Performed system, functional and regression testing of application releases on the internet and intranet web servers
Tested laptops and desktops networked via token ring and Novell Netware
Performed file migration from test to production environments using PVCS Version Management tool
Communicated with developers for program fixes
Updated CM documentation in HARTS system
Tested for Section 508 compliance using JAWS
Developed and executed software test plans and test cases
Developed test standards and procedures
Maintained documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software
Analyzed test results to ensure existing functionality and recommended corrective action
Consulted with development engineers to solve defect issues.
Principal Test Engineer
DynCorp I&ET
Oxon Hill
06.2000 - 02.2001
Oracle 8i, SQL, Netscape and Internet Explorer, WinRunner; Supported Internal Revenue system testing
Performed Integration and System testing of Workload Management System (WMS) and Schema Tracking and Reporting System (STARS)
Responsibilities:
Contractor support for Internal Revenue Service - Salubria Oxon Hill MD
Developed and executed test plans, test cases and test scripts based on requirement specifications
Performed automated testing using Mercury Test-Director and Win-Runner 6.0 for functionality and regression testing
Knowledge of controller virtual user load testing
Followed test schedules and created test status reports
Communicated defects to developers for fixes using PVCS Tracker System Change Requests
Reviewed requirements, business rules and SOP documentation
Performed Application testing that included data validation and compatibility checking across back-end databases in Oracle (RDBMS)
Verified data flow and status updates in interfaces by writing SQL scripts and queries using SQL Plus
Tracked defects using PVCS Tracker and tested enhancements in the front-end GUI application
Completed Peer review course and peer reviewed documents
Involved in detailed Functional, Regression and GUI testing, Manual Black box testing of the entire application
Performed both Manual and Automated testing of the applications.Environment: Java, Java Script, HTML, Oracle 8i, SQL, Netscape and Internet Explorer, WinRunner; Supported Internal Revenue system testing
Performed Integration and System testing of Workload Management System (WMS) and Schema Tracking and Reporting System (STARS)
Responsibilities: Contractor support for Internal Revenue Service - Salubria Oxon Hill MD
Developed and executed test plans, test cases and test scripts based on requirement specifications
Performed automated testing using Mercury Test-Director and Win-Runner 6.0 for functionality and regression testing
Knowledge of controller virtual user load testing
Followed test schedules and created test status reports
Communicated defects to developers for fixes using PVCS Tracker System Change Requests
Reviewed requirements, business rules and SOP documentation
Performed Application testing that included data validation and compatibility checking across back-end databases in Oracle (RDBMS)
Verified data flow and status updates in interfaces by writing SQL scripts and queries using SQL Plus
Tracked defects using PVCS Tracker and tested enhancements in the front-end GUI application
Completed Peer review course and peer reviewed documents
Involved in detailed Functional, Regression and GUI testing, Manual Black box testing of the entire application
Performed both Manual and Automated testing of the applications.
Principal Systems Development Specialist
ACS-GSG
Rosslyn
08.1999 - 04.2000
VB Script, HTML, Oracle 8i, MS Access, Netscape, Internet Explorer; Supported General Service Administration Testing
Performed Occupancy Agreement Application testing that included data validation and compatibility checking across back-end databases in Windows RDBMS
Responsibilities:
Contractor support for General Services Administration (GSA)
Developed test plans and test cases from the requirements, mapped requirements to test cases for traceability
Verified correct data flow and status updates in interfaces by writing SQL scripts and queries using SQL Plus
Tracked bugs using PVCS Tracker and tested enhancements in the front-end application
Performed regression testing after defects were fixed by the developers
Generated test status reports
Attended requirement review meeting and status report meeting to report the progress of a given task
Met project milestones and deliverable dates
Performed work on UNIX servers
Worked on various staff Assistant, programmer and testing on old legacy systemsEnvironment: PVCS, VB Script, HTML, Oracle 8i, MS Access, Netscape, Internet Explorer; Supported General Service Administration Testing
Performed Occupancy Agreement Application testing that included data validation and compatibility checking across back-end databases in Windows RDBMS
Responsibilities: Contractor support for General Services Administration (GSA)
Developed test plans and test cases from the requirements, mapped requirements to test cases for traceability
Verified correct data flow and status updates in interfaces by writing SQL scripts and queries using SQL Plus
Tracked bugs using PVCS Tracker and tested enhancements in the front-end application
Performed regression testing after defects were fixed by the developers
Generated test status reports
Attended requirement review meeting and status report meeting to report the progress of a given task
Met project milestones and deliverable dates
Performed work on UNIX servers
Worked on various staff Assistant, programmer and testing on old legacy systems
QA Tester
IMI Systems Inc
Tysons Corner
08.1998 - 02.1999
Support for MCI Testing
Perform system testing using Windows NT 3.0 and NEXT OS by creating a new service order, altering orders, upgrade/downgrade the technology and Service Type, disconnect and cancel the service orders
Perform Application testing it includes data validation and compatibility checking across back-end databases in Oracle (RDBMS), the data flow and status updates in various interfaces by writing SQL scripts, tracking order in Oracle workflow and in Jaguar
Develop test plans and execute test cases
Perform regression testing by using WINRUNNER 7.0 modify and update TSL scripting according to regression test cases
Participate in review meetings of requirements, business rules and documentation
Report the bugs via PVCS defect tracker 7.0
Perform testing in User Acceptance Test (UAT) environment after the bugs are fixed
Communicate with the developers and analyst
Ensure management awareness of current activities through test schedules and status reportsContractor support for MCI Testing
Perform system testing using Windows NT 3.0 and NEXT OS by creating a new service order, altering orders, upgrade/downgrade the technology and Service Type, disconnect and cancel the service orders
Perform Application testing it includes data validation and compatibility checking across back-end databases in Oracle (RDBMS), the data flow and status updates in various interfaces by writing SQL scripts, tracking order in Oracle workflow and in Jaguar
Develop test plans and execute test cases
Perform regression testing by using WINRUNNER 7.0 modify and update TSL scripting according to regression test cases
Participate in review meetings of requirements, business rules and documentation
Report the bugs via PVCS defect tracker 7.0
Perform testing in User Acceptance Test (UAT) environment after the bugs are fixed
Communicate with the developers and analyst
Ensure management awareness of current activities through test schedules and status reports
Technical Staff Member Computer Science
Hughes Aircraft Co
Upper Marlboro
02.1997 - 08.1998
Technical Staff Member Computer Science: Supervisor
Hughes Aircraft Co
Upper Marlboro
02.1997 - 08.1998
925-0373 Contractor support for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center EOSDIS Testing
Wrote test Plans for SCF Toolkit and executed comprehensive test cases for NASA COTS based on requirements specifications
Wrote SQL scripts in UNIX flat files for data validation and compatibility checking across back-end database using Oracle
Wrote UNIX shell scripts
Communicated with the users, developers and analyst
Involved in regression and integration testing
Ensured management awareness of current activities through test schedules and status reports
Used Clearcase CM tool
Reviewed requirements specifications
Used waterfall test Software Development Life Cycle methodology
Tested on web, application and database servers.
Tester
INTERMETRICS, Inc
McLean, Washington DC
05.1996 - 02.1997
Support for Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Testing
Developed and executed test plans and test cases against Requirements Traceability Matrix
Reporting the bugs via PVCS Tracker
Attended Test Readiness Review(TRR)
Reviewed requirements and attended test meetings.INTERMETRICS, Inc.: 7918 Jones Branch Dr
Tester, Supervisor
Washington
05.1996 - 02.1997
Charles Pitts / William Hipp (703) 827-2606 Contractor support for Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Testing
Developed and executed test plans and test cases against Requirements Traceability Matrix
Reporting the bugs via PVCS Tracker
Attended Test Readiness Review(TRR)
Reviewed requirements and attended test meetings
Computer Specialist
Keystone Computer Corp, Patuxent River
Fort Washington
09.1995 - 05.1996
PA, Computer Specialist, Supervisor, Ada Programmer
Keystone Computer Corp, MADENTECH Consulting
09.1995 - 05.1996
Contractor support for Warminster, - NAVAIR Presidential Helicopter HMX-1 functional testing
Performed SUN Solaris workstation installations and Operating System setup, installation of application software and attended meetings with the government client
Performed unit testing presentations to government
Designed white box cyclomatic complexity measure tests
Wrote C programs for unit testing
Attended test meetings at NAWC Warminster PA and NAS PAX River MD
Analyzed requirements specifications, IEEE and MIL standards
Ted Warren (215) 643-3800 Contractor support for Warminster PA - NAVAIR Presidential Helicopter HMX-1 functional testing
Performed SUN Solaris workstation installations and Operating System setup, installation of application software and attended meetings with the government client
Performed unit testing presentations to government
Designed white box cyclomatic complexity measure tests
Wrote C programs for unit testing
Attended test meetings at NAWC Warminster PA and NAS PAX River MD
Analyzed requirements specifications, IEEE and MIL standards
Oracle /
Contractor support
Pentagon
Arlington
08.1994 - 09.1995
Contractor supported for the Pentagon Service Order and Billing and FAXLAND contracts
Performed Pro-ADA, PL/SQL and Oracle programming tasks
Communicated with Pentagon Computer Center personnel
Developed PRO
ADA database applications for FAXLAND contract.Contractor supported for the Pentagon Service Order and Billing and FAXLAND contracts
Performed Pro-ADA, PL/SQL and Oracle programming tasks
Communicated with Pentagon Computer Center personnel
Developed PRO
ADA database applications for FAXLAND contract., for Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) - Office Of Naval Research.Space-Based and Airborne Radar Division research programming using VAX/VMS, UNIX, Fortran, C, Pascal, Basic, computer graphics - DISSPLA
Converted mathematical formulae into computer code for FFT digital signal processing and clutter map applications
Used Emacs, EDT editors
Wrote program code
Unit tested code
Attended Office Naval Research proposal meetings
Wrote computer graphics applications on HP 9000 and Amiga graphic workstations and Tektronix graphic workstations
Attended Learning Tree computer graphics course in Rosslyn VA.Contractor support for Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) - Office Of Naval Research.Space-Based and Airborne Radar Division research programming using VAX/VMS, UNIX, Fortran, C, Pascal, Basic, computer graphics - DISSPLA
Converted mathematical formulae into computer code for FFT digital signal processing and clutter map applications
Used Emacs, EDT editors
Wrote program code
Unit tested code
Attended Office Naval Research proposal meetings
Wrote computer graphics applications on HP 9000 and Amiga graphic workstations and Tektronix graphic workstations
Attended Learning Tree computer graphics course in Rosslyn VA.
Electronics Engineer
TRACOR
Crystal City
09.1992 - 08.1994
Electronics Engineer, Supervisor, PMO
Bernard
Rockville, Crystal City
09.1992 - 08.1994
McDaniel (301) 279-4200
Contractor supported for DOD, -411 AN/SQQ-89 Anti-Submarine Control System (ASWCS)
Reviewed and provided comment packages for standard DOD-STD-2167A
Participated in Critical Design Review Meetings
Participated in Requirement Review meetings
Attended GOTS / COTS meetings with program managers
Reviewed SHIPALTS, ORDALTS and ECP
Reviewed MIL standards.TRACOR: 1601 Research Blvd.
Electronics Engineer, Supervisor
09.1992 - 08.1994
Bernard McDaniel (301) 279-4200 Contractor supported for DOD PMO-411 AN/SQQ-89 Anti-Submarine Control System (ASWCS)
Reviewed and provided comment packages for standard DOD-STD-2167A
Participated in Critical Design Review Meetings
Participated in Requirement Review meetings
Attended GOTS / COTS meetings with program managers
Reviewed SHIPALTS, ORDALTS and ECP
Reviewed MIL standards.
Systems Analyst
SYSCON Corp
01.1990 - 01.1992
Systems Analyst: Supervisor
SYSCON Corp
Dahlgren
01.1990 - 01.1992
Senior ProgrammerSenior Programmer
GE
Gaithersburg
01.1989 - 01.1990
Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Responsible for the programming of development and maintenance phase of the GAO Library Circulation System project
Managed a team of programmers who work under my guidance
Responsible for revision of VAX/VMS FMS, Fortran, C codes, output and documentation
Responsible for taking care of enhancement and fix the bugs reported by the users
Review test plans for the efficiency and validity
From design I worked development cycle of project until it reaches at its implementation cycle
Attended code review meetings
Reviewed Program performance specifications and MIL standards
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Responsible for the programming of development and maintenance phase of the GAO Library Circulation System project
Managed a team of programmers who work under my guidance
Responsible for revision of VAX/VMS FMS, Fortran, C codes, output and documentation
Responsible for taking care of enhancement and fix the bugs reported by the users
Review test plans for the efficiency and validity
From design I worked development cycle of project until it reaches at its implementation cycle
Attended code review meetings
Reviewed Program performance specifications and MIL standards
Junior Computer Programmer
RCA Service Company
Washington DC
07.1985 - 04.1989
Staff Assistant, Staff AssistantStaff Assistant
VITRO Corp
Crystal City
04.1982 - 07.1985
Support for NAVSEA-06 Fleet Modernization Program
Operated CSMIS and Ships Alteration Management Information System (SAMIS)
Communicated with military Naval personnel for ship scheduling and ship alteration budget information
Attended coordination meetings at NSWC White Oak MD
Answers telephones; directs visitors; resolves or refers a range of administrative problems and inquiries; establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and other documents; sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; composes and word processes a variety of standard documents and correspondence; performs data entry; processes forms; arranges logistics for special projects and events such as conferences, office activities, meetings and seminars; schedules appointments for senior staff members; makes travel and lodging arrangements; maintains and reconciles routine accounting records for the department/division; orders, stocks, and distributes office supplies; ensures maintenance of office equipment; uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and format data and reports; and coordinates with other departments to accomplish specialized tasks by obtaining relevant data.Contractor support for NAVSEA-06 Fleet Modernization Program
Operated CSMIS and Ships Alteration Management Information System (SAMIS)
Communicated with military Naval personnel for ship scheduling and ship alteration budget information
Attended coordination meetings at NSWC White Oak MD
Answers telephones; directs visitors; resolves or refers a range of administrative problems and inquiries; establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and other documents; sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; composes and word processes a variety of standard documents and correspondence; performs data entry; processes forms; arranges logistics for special projects and events such as conferences, office activities, meetings and seminars; schedules appointments for senior staff members; makes travel and lodging arrangements; maintains and reconciles routine accounting records for the department/division; orders, stocks, and distributes office supplies; ensures maintenance of office equipment; uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and format data and reports; and coordinates with other departments to accomplish specialized tasks by obtaining relevant data.
Operations Specialist - E6, Operations Specialist
U.S. Navy, USS Texas CGN
Norfolk
07.1976 - 07.1981
Supervised a staff of 28 technical sailors performing critical operations using Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) interfaced with radar, communications systems and Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) / Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) sub-systems within Combat Information Center as Watch Supervisor
Performed track supervisor and Force Track coordinator duties
Operated AN/SPS-55, 48C, 40B radars
Operated OJ-194 computer consoles
Operated dead reckoning tracer
Member of gunfire support team
Operated communication systems
Performed duties as classified Naval Warfare Publications custodian
Performed duties as leading petty officer of OI division
Performed quarterdeck duties as POOW and Officer of the deck
Persian Gulf Veteran, Honorable discharge 1982
Responsibilities:
Operated shipboard radar systems.
Operated communication devices.
Systems Analyst
David Daugherty
Defines application problem by conferring with AEGIS WCS G71 clients; evaluating SM-2 missile system procedures and processes
Develops solution by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions
Controls solution by establishing AEGIS Program Performance specifications; coordinating production with CMS-2 UYK-7 programmers
Validates results by testing AEGIS SM-2 programs
Ensures operation by training client personnel; providing support.
Systems Analyst
David
Defines application problem by conferring with AEGIS WCS G71 clients; evaluating SM-2 missile system procedures and processes
Develops solution by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions
Controls solution by establishing AEGIS Program Performance specifications; coordinating production with CMS-2 UYK-7 programmers
Validates results by testing AEGIS SM-2 programs
Ensures operation by training client personnel; providing support
Provides reference by writing documentation
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Systems Analyst Skills and Qualifications: C, CMS-2, Software Design, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Software Maintenance, Software Development Process, Software Requirements, Teamwork, General Consulting Skills, Software Architecture
Education
Bachelor of Science degree - Computer Science
01.1989
Associates in Arts degree - Computer Science
01.1985
Skills
Software testing
SQL scripting
Agile methodology
Incident management
Configuration management
Requirements analysis
Timeline
IT Specialist
Internal Revenue Service
09.2015 - Current
Technical Staff Member Computer Science: Supervisor
John Brewster
01.2015 - Current
Information Technology Specialist
08.2012 - 08.2015
Systems Quality Analyst / Requirements Analyst
Edmond Scientific Company
08.2010 - 02.2012
QA Engineer
Akimeka LLC, Falls Church
06.2009 - 03.2010
Software Integration Test Engineer
Dean Computer Corp
03.2008 - 05.2009
CM Specialist Consultant III
Pragmatics, Inc
01.2006 - 03.2008
Sr. CM Specialist Consultant III
SETA Corp
08.2005 - 01.2006
QA Tester
QSS Group Inc
05.2002 - 11.2003
Principal Test Engineer
DynCorp I&ET
06.2000 - 02.2001
Principal Systems Development Specialist
ACS-GSG
08.1999 - 04.2000
QA Tester
IMI Systems Inc
08.1998 - 02.1999
Technical Staff Member Computer Science
Hughes Aircraft Co
02.1997 - 08.1998
Technical Staff Member Computer Science: Supervisor
Hughes Aircraft Co
02.1997 - 08.1998
Tester
INTERMETRICS, Inc
05.1996 - 02.1997
Tester, Supervisor
05.1996 - 02.1997
Computer Specialist
Keystone Computer Corp, Patuxent River
09.1995 - 05.1996
PA, Computer Specialist, Supervisor, Ada Programmer