Analytical / Focused / Accurate
Dynamic, results-oriented software test engineer with a fourteen year background of successfully executing on the development, analysis, and quality assurance of software systems, complemented by extensive hands-on experience in a diverse range of industries and positions within the information technology field.
Exceptional communication, problem solving, and analytical skills coupled with the ability to drive technical personnel to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Focused and dedicated to quality improvement and company growth through strong leadership and creativity.
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* Test Execution
* Change Management
* Requirements Traceability
* Software Lifecycle
* System Integration
* Test Metrics
* Support System Engineering
* User Interface Testing
* Defect Tracking
* Root Cause Analysis
TECHNICAL TOOLS
Platforms: Windows XP, 2010, 2007
Tools: Microsoft Applications, Rational Tool Suite, PassPort, RPMS, ETS, Apex, RTM, Run Time Controller Test Tool, SharePoint, Serena Team Track
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science • Industrial Technology • Eastern New Mexico University- Portales, NM 1989
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
System Testing
Extensive experience in testing integrated systems to evaluate the systems compliance with its specified requirements.
* Coordinating Epic enterprise applications unit, integrated, user acceptance, system test and implementation for a Hospital wide upgrade [Presbyterian Healthcare Services].
* Managing QA test process, including defining benchmarks, testing status, testing progress and reporting to executives.
* Maintaining service, support and change management of systems in production [Presbyterian Healthcare Services]
* Planned and led test analyst and software engineers in the testing of integrated product solutions for the Asset Management System which mitigated timeline, defect, and system deployment risks [Public Service Company].
* Implemented and managed change management processes from baseline requirements by testing and deploying software as defined by the Resource and Patient Management System Project Management Office [Indian Health Service].
* Tested software releases and functions during product development on end user hardware for real-time embedded Boeing 707 software which helped define, refine and maintain processes, methods and plans [Honeywell].
* Performed system testing, documented the results, and reported any discrepancies to management, helping to support the completion of test and verification plans in accordance with company defined processes and standard operating procedures [General Dynamics].
* Created and implemented test cases for the IHS Clinical Reporting System (CRS), which generates national quality of care statistics for Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and other reporting bodies [Indian Health Service
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Software & Engineering Lifecycle Processes
Analysis of the structure imposed on the development of a software product.
* (Engineering Life Cycle Process) Duties included requirement decomposition and analysis, integration of system level requirements and flow down, and system level function analysis, all assisting in improving productivity and quality [Honeywell].
* (Software Engineering Lifecycle Process) Increased process improvement within the company by implementing process definition, qualitative process analysis, process implementation and change, test plan development, review and execution [Honeywell].
Requirements & Functionality Analysis
Diverse background in selecting the proper needs and conditions to determine the success of a critical project.
* Analyzed software for a multi-faceted, safety-critical software system, and documented software safety issues which ensured system integrity and safety [United Defense].
* Performed detailed analysis on partition level requirements which resulted in complete test traceability [Honeywell].
* Utilized health informatics and tools which optimized the acquisition, storage, retrieval,...
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