Dan Berube

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Software Test Team Lead

Known as a test innovator in the web development industry, I am a knowledgeable, technical

team leader and a well-organized perfectionist who is seeking a position in which growth can

occur in a software development organization. I am a seasoned educator and strive to have my

people become flexible and adapt to new and dynamic situations.

Leadership Over 3 years in a test team lead role leading teams of

5-6 individuals, working with management to achieve

software development project goals, planning and

executing test schedules. I have experience in both

waterfall and agile application life cycle management

situations

Custom Applications and Network Configurations Over 15 years experience learning and supporting

custom applications and network configurations for

internal and external clients

Software Quality Assurance Over 10 years experience performing Software

Quality Assurance for web-based applications and

windows desktop applications in small- to medium-

software development organizations

Software Planning and Implementation Over 12 years experience in manual/automated

testing planning and implementation

Software Defect Tracking Over 15 years experience using defect tracking

systems to gather information related to defects and

verifying their existence

Test Servers Over 9 years experience in the installation and

administration of test servers

Custom Web Applications and E-mail Accounts Over 9 years experience in the user administration of

custom web applications and e-mail accounts

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Technical Skills Testing tools: Rational Quality Manager,

Rational Team Concert, Rational Application

Developer, Team Foundation Server, Test

Manager, CodedUI, Rational Functional

Tester, Rational Test Manager, Astra

Quicktest, WinRunner, Bugzilla,

TestDirector, CVS, SourceSafe

• Platforms: Websphere Commerce,

Websphere, J2EE, AIX, Solaris, Linux, NT,

NetWare, OSX, DOS, Apache, IIS, SendMail

• Languages: Html, Java, Perl, mod_perl,

JavaScript, C++, Visual Basic, SQL, ASP

• Databases: DB2, DB2 Control Center,

Oracle, MySQL, Sybase, Access, SQL

Server

• Network: Putty, SoapUI, WinSCP, Burp,

Remote desktop and VM's

• Browsers: Internet Explorer, Chrome,

Firefox, Safari

• Office: Notes, Lotus Symphony, MS Office

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Other Professional Competencies Knowledge of software development

processes from conception to production to

deployment

• Knowledge of web commerce, banking,

entertainment, publishing, educational

institutions, law firms, manufacturing plants,

and their specific needs

• Analytical and problem solving skills, with an

emphasis on application-support usage by

development teams as well as support of

development objectives

WORK EXPERIENCE:

MTO (Contract) Nov. 2014 – Apr. 2015

Tester

• Testing tools: HP ALM

• Platforms: Siebel, Websphere, BIP, OpenText,

• Languages: Java, SQL

• Database: Oracle

• Browsers: Internet Explorer, Chrome

Responsibilities:

• Report on progress

• Organization of testing and debugging customized Siebel application, and BIP reporting

• Address defects with Vendor

• Test Software in a Waterfall dev. cycle

• Designing manual test scripts for new feature testing

• Following Ministry standard guidelines

Achievements:

• Learned the HP suite of tools

• Creation and management of test data

• Learned Ministry procedures

• Used Debug tools to track down network and code issues

IBM (Contract) Sept. 2013 – Aug. 2014

Tester

• Testing tools: Rational Quality Manager, Rational Team Concert, Rational Application Developer,

• Platforms: Websphere Commerce, Websphere, J2EE, AIX,

• Languages: Java, SQL

• Database: DB2

• Browsers: Internet Explorer, Chrome

Responsibilities:

• Develop test plan and report on progress

• Organization of testing and debugging custom Websphere Commerce application, and SOAP interfaces

• Address defects with development

• Maintain Configuration of Java automated scripts

• Test Software in an Agile dev. cycle

• Designing manual test scripts for new feature testing

• Following IBM standard guidelines

Achievements:

• Learned the IBM suite of tools

• Test Plan creation and execution with team

• Creation and management of test data

• Learned IBM procedures

• Used Burp, SOAPUI and other tools to track down network and code issues

Giesecke and Devrient Sept. 2010 – May 2013

Test Team Lead

• Testing tools: Team Foundation Server, Test Manager, Coded UI, Rational Doors, Clearcase

• Platforms: Websphere, Jboss, Windows, Linux

• Languages: Java, C#, VB, SQL

• Database: Oracle

• Browsers: Internet Explorer

Responsibilities:

• Coach and Mentor test team members on teams of 5-6 individuals, regarding all project needs and technical

information

• Participate in all applicable management meetings

• Develop test plan and report on progress

• Organization of testing and debugging J2EE web application, and C# application utilizing web services

• Address escalated defects with development leaders

• Initiate software builds when necessary

• Determine software testability and rating of issues

• Designing manual test scripts for new feature testing

• Following CMMI level 3 guidelines

Achievements:

• Test Plan creation and execution with team

• Allocation of team resources to the projects

• Creation and management of test data

• Learned CMMI procedures

• Manipulated Doors to suit needs

• Used Fiddler and other tools to track down network and code issues

RESERVEAMERICA July 2005 – Aug. 2010

Quality Assurance Analyst

• Testing tools: Rational Functional Tester/Manager

• Platforms: Linux, Windows

• Languages: Java, SQL

• Database: Oracle

• Browsers: Internet Explorer

Responsibilities:

• Testing and debugging J2EE web application

• Collecting information on defects from various sources

• Installing and configuring application in local test environment

• Testing application at client site

• Designing Rational Functional Tester test scripts for regression testing

• Designing manual test scripts for new feature testing

• Maintaining Web-based defect reporting system TestDirector

Achievements:

• Learned great knowledge of Oracle, Toad, Functional Tester, Java

• Developed library of manual testing procedures

• Increased Networking and Hardware knowledge

NORTHPLAINS SYSTEMS February 2004 – May 2005

Quality Assurance Analyst

• Testing tools: WinRunner

• Platforms: Solaris, Linux, OSX, Windows

• Languages: Html, Java, SQL, WebObjects

• Database: MSSQL, Sybase, Oracle

• Browsers: Internet Explorer, Safari

Responsibilities:

• Testing and debugging Windows/Mac/WebObjects web application

• Collecting information on defects from various sources

• Installing and configuring application in local test environment

• Installing and configuring application at client site

• Designing WinRunner test scripts for regression testing

• Designing manual test scripts for new feature testing

• Maintaining Web-based defect reporting system TeamTrack

Achievements:

• Learned great knowledge of WebObjects, Oracle, Toad, Solaris

• Developed library of manual testing procedures

• Increased OSX, SQL Server knowledge

AMBIGUOUS RESEARCH INC. May 2000 – July 2003

Quality Assurance Analyst

• Testing tools: Astra Quicktest, Bugzilla, CVS

• Platforms: Linux, OSX, Apache, SendMail Switch

• Languages: Html, Perl, mod_perl, JavaScript, SQL

• Database: MySQL, Sybase

• Browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, Safari

Responsibilities:

• Testing and debugging Mod_Perl/HTML web application

• Collecting information on defects from various sources

• Designing Astra Quicktest test scripts for regression testing

• Designing manual test scripts for new feature testing

• Maintaining Web-based defect reporting system Bugzilla

Application Support:

• Project management of new sites

• Application Systems administration

• Telephone client back-end support

• Maintaining test Apache web server

• Updating CVS repository

• Departmentalizing a Linux network configuration

• Researching new web technologies

Achievements:

• Acquired an expertise in application support

• Learned a sound knowledge of Astra Quicktest and Bugzilla

• Developed library of manual testing procedures

• Acquired a working knowledge of UNIX, based on previous DOS knowledge

• Familiar with Apache based on previous IIS knowledge

• Learned CGI, Perl, Java, SQL at a beginner level

GAVEL AND GOWN SOFTWARE INC. May 1999 – May 2000

Engineering Support Analyst

• Testing tools: WinRunner, TestDirector, SourceSafe

• Platforms: NT, DOS

• Languages: C++, Visual Basic

• Database: Access, SQL Server

Responsibilities:

• Testing and debugging MFC C++ application

• Collecting information on defects from various sources

• Running WinRunner test scripts for regression testing

Application Support:

• Internal telephone support for functionality

• On site assessment of client implementation

• Database recovery and repair using support tools

• Beta tester telephone support

• Department NT network configuration

• Research new network technologies

Achievements:

• Gained a knowledge of Test processes and WinRunner

• Learned Teamwork skills, and how to deal with customers

• Developed a working knowledge of MS Source Safe and file storage

• Gained a knowledge of beginner C++ and coding in general

STELCO STEEL Feb. 1999 – May 1999 (Contract)

Technical Support Representative

• Platforms: NT, DOS

• Applications: Office 97, AutoCAD, Terminals

Responsibilities:

• Migrating 95/NT desktops from VMS-VAX servers to NT alpha

• Providing network and application support to 900 users

• Insuring proper TCP/IP Domain and Computer name resolution

• Sustaining client access to the Internet and external e-mail

• Troubleshooting for 3270 IBM, and VMS terminal connections

• Working with Office 97, AutoCAD and DOS applications

Achievements:

• Gained a working knowledge of Windows NT on a large scale

• Developed a knowledge of VMS-VAX and mainframe terminals

• Gained a knowledge of large scale industrial processes

DOCULINK INTERNATIONAL (ISO 9002) Feb. 1997 – June 1998

Fulfillment Supervisor, Materials Control

• Platforms: Windows 95, NetWare, DOS

• Applications: Office, custom DOS applications

Responsibilities:

• Acquiring a knowledge of large scale industrial processes

• Maintaining of DOS-based inventory database on NetWare network

• Administering users, re-indexing, recovering, and troubleshooting systems

• Supervising three individuals in the assembly of software packages

• Maintaining an inventory system for collection of materials needed for assembly

• Demonstrating assembly procedures to current and potential clients

• Receiving, order processing, and general office management

• International shipping

Achievements:

• Learned networking and TCP/IP

• Knowledge of small scale industrial processes

EDUCATION:

HUMBER COLLEGE 2011

Introduction to SQL

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO 2002

Introduction to Java

METAFORE EDUCATION, CAMBRIDGE 1999

Microsoft Certified System Engineer

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