ANTARES TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, Baton Rouge, LA Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
Environment: Sharepoint Application Development. Data stored in SQL Server 2008 databases. Tools: Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Team Foundation Server, Microsoft Test Manager, Microsoft Lync
Sr. Quality Assurance Consultant
Performed baseline assessment of business processes for software development lifecycle. Made process improvement recommendations based on comparative analysis with industry standards. Developed and delivered QA presentations and software application demos on-site and virtually. Generated QA project plans and prioritized tasks within workbreakdown structure. Created test plans, test suites, and test case automation using Microsoft Team Foundation Server. Configured and maintained QA lab center. Performed integration, functional, and usability testing of applications developed with Sharepoint software. Performed backend validations of data inputs.
Molina Medicaid Solutions, Baton Rouge, LA Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Environment: Reporting System – based on SAS and SQL. Data stored in Mainframe and SQL Server 2008 databases. Tools: Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visual Studio, SAS Enterprise Guide 4.1
Sr. Business Analyst Lead (Antares Sub-contractor @ Molina Medicaid Solutions)
Planned and organized all aspects of data analytics and reporting project for healthcare company. Analyzed project scope and objectives. Coordinated and facilitated client meetings as necessary. Presented weekly progress reports. Gathered reporting requirements and organized into logical order. Examined SAS programs and embedded SQL queries for the purpose of verifying existing processes and database relationships. Created and maintained project plan. Developed and maintained requirements traceability matrix. Prepared work breakdown structures. Reviewed report requirements and existing policies. Identified specific jobs that ran on mainframe that processed ICD-9 diagnosis codes. “Walked-through” SQL queries embedded in SAS programs to identify each report that processed the ICD-9 diagnosis code. Validated data and reports generated contained usable data. Analyzed physical reports and company data to understand business needs. Performed analysis to determine whether the systems in place succeed in accomplishing the organization’s goals. Provided recommendations for possible changes to policies, SAS programs, queries, and data extracts based on future implementation of ICD-10 diagnosis codes. solutions for remediation of healthcare reports
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONRTOL AND PREVENTION, Atlanta, GA May 2007 – Nov 2010
Environment: Data processing and reporting systems – based on Java 1.51 and SAS 9.3. Data stored in SQL 2000 and SQL 2005 databases. Tools: IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.1.0, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project
Quality Assurance Lead (Northrop Grumman Sub-contractor @ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Managed QA team consisting of three full-time QA analysts and one part-time virtual QA analyst. Developed software quality assurance plan and test strategies based on IEEE standards and relevant to overall project goals. Established test management and control procedures which included a focus on information asset management for test artifacts. Submitted project plans and work break down structures specific to quality assurance efforts. Analyzed and provided input for business requirements. Prepared Requirements Traceability Matrices. Executed stored procedures and SQL queries to validate data and to ensure system integrity and functionality correctness. Performed independent verification and validation of software. Participated in certification and accreditation of HIV/AIDS reporting system. Ensured compliance with company policies on compliance, ethics, and law by employing testing techniques based on federal . Provided project team and stakeholders with quality assurance presentations, timely reports, and metrics of testing efforts.
SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, INC. Feb 2005 – Mar 2007
Environment: Loan Origination Software – based on Scheme, .NET, C# and Visual Basics. Transaction Data stored in Accounting Information Management database. Tools: PVCS Tracker 5.1, QuickTest Pro 8.0
Sr. Quality Assurance Consultant (The People Network Sub-contractor @ SouthStar Funding, Inc.)
Provided quality assurance and quality control activities for Loan Origination System. Designed and developed a repository of testing artifacts to include templates for test plans, test cases, and test summaries. Provided QA mentoring to team of five people on processes, procedures and use of QA templates for new hires. Validated data mappings using XML. Performed functional testing of UI and defect tracking. Performed backend verification and validation by writing and executing SQL queries and generating relevant output data. Performed regression level testing using HP Quality Center QuickTest Professional. Generated weekly status reports and organized team meetings to discuss issues and progress.
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. Aug 2003 – Feb 2005
Environment: Point of Sale Terminal – based on UNIX platform w/Web Application Framework based on Java. Transaction Data stored in Tandem database. Batch Processing Application developed using Informix SQL. Tools: Bugzilla, TestDirector8.0, QuickTest Pro 8.0
Sr. Quality Assurance Consultant (HR Focused Solutions Sub-contractor @ The Home Depot, Inc.)
Managed Point of Sale (POS) and Customer Activated Terminal (CAT) Systems software testing team of to six QA analysts and three QA automation testers. Organized and supervised staff in test cycle procedures. Created quality assurance plans for multiple projects. Communicated testing strategies, test progress, and test issues to project manager. Reviewed business requirement and functional specifications. Communicated testing efforts and results to project team and stakeholders. Performed automation and manual testing as needed.
RADIANT SYSTEMS, INC. Oct 1999 – Jul 2003
Environment: Point of Sale Terminals, Customer Activated Terminals and Electronic Payment Controller – POS and CAT based on Clipper and C++ w/ Java Interface; Payment Controller based on C++ and Windows CE. Enterprise Application based on Java and JavaScript. Transaction Data stored in different types of databases based on SQL and Clipper. Batch Processing Application developed using XML. Tools: Mercury TestDirector 7.0 and WinRunner 7.0, Vantive 8.0
Sr. Quality Engineer
Managed certification of credit software and POS terminals with various credit networks and various clients. Performed integration, system, regression, and performance testing for Point of Sale (POS), Electronic Payment Controller (EPC), Island Card Reader (ICR), and Customer Activated Terminals (CAT). Attained (credit) network certifications for EPC, ICR, and CAT. Participated in gathering and review of business requirements. Prepared Requirements Traceability Matrices. Designed and developed test plans, test cases and QA templates. Provided QA mentoring on processes. Tested web services to ensure that applications can communicate over same protocol to different applications or programs. Provided escalated technical support and error recovery during initial stages of rollout. Maintained constant communications with project team and stakeholders.