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QA - Software Test Analyst
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US-Missouri-St. Louis
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Work Experience
2005 - Present
Sigma-Aldrich, TALX Corporation
St. Louis, MO
QA Analyst
·Responsible for carrying out all defined QA processes.
·Develop test plans and test cases from business requirements and design specifications in the form of use cases.
·Execute test cases.
·Tracking software defects /enhancements.
·Work with the business analysts, design engineers and developers to fully understand the business requirements, application workflow and specific use cases impacted by application change requests and technical solution changes.
·Establish software release criteria and work with team members to resolve defects that are within the defined criteria.
·Interact with project managers, business analysts, developers and other team members to ensure that project initiatives are met within timelines.
·Use Oracle/PL-SQL to query databases to ensure test integrity.
·Enter and update defects in the defect tracking repository. As defects are fixed, you will be required to verify these defects and perform the appropriate level of regression testing.
·Remain current on new technologies and continuously look to improve testing techniques.
1999-2005 State Street Corporation Boston, MA
Software Quality Test Specialist II
·Train and coach new team members on testing applications.
·Execute performance, stress and volume tests on application software.
·Compare and analyze test results to expected outcomes.
·Document and track bugs, variances, problems, and limitations.
·Assist in the diagnosis of system problems.
·Communicate with the Information Technology Department keeping them apprised of any complications.
·Assist in composing and disseminating software release notes prior to production implementation.
·Perform test preparation activities, including developing test schedules and plans.
·Used Rational Robot and did scripts in XML for last 2 months employed.
1997 - 1999 Federated Investors
Rockland, MA
Reconciliation Specialist
·Utilized internal and external software systems.
.Reconciled cash and stock shares.
·Analyzed and corrected variances and discrepancies on transactions.
·Responsible for sending wires and dividend checks to appropriate clients.
1996 - 1997 OSCO Drug Store Dorchester, MA
Assistant Manager
·Supervised 20 employees.
·Provided training and guidance for employees.
·Analyzed, assessed and prioritized workflows on a daily basis.
·Responsible for daily activities and weekly reports.
1989 - 1994
Malden Mills Bridgton, ME
Production Manager
·Responsible for tasking and supervising production projects for 100 personnel.
·Tracked and produced reports for production activities, such as inventory, quality, and project completion.
·Responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving.
1985 - 1989 United States Marine Corps Camp Lejeune, NC
Arabic - Iraqi Linguist
·Conducted translation and transcription of Arabic speech and text.
·Responsible for analyzing and prioritizing information translated.
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Technical Skills Summary
Quality Assurance: System, Function & Regression Testing; Rational Robot; Manual Testing
Programming Languages: Visual Basic, XML scripting
Databases: Oracle PL/SQL
General: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Lotus Notes
Additional Information:
·I am a native English speaker with the ability to read, speak and write Arabic.
·I have served in the Army Reserve and National Guard in the Administration and Interrogation (Middle Eastern – Arabic) fields.
·I have held a TS-SBI while serving as a linguist in the United States Marine Corps.
·I have held a Secret Clearance while in the Reserve and National Guard.
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Education
1999 - 2004
Quincy College Quincy, MA
·Associates Degree in Computer Science – Networking
·Concentration in LAN management and Microsoft based applications.
·Familiarity with Visual Basic, C, C++ programming and database management.
·Graduated Magna Cum Laude
·Graduated with a 3.6 GPA
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