GARY MIXON

**** ***** ** • Clinton, MD • *****

Ph: 703-***-**** • E-mail: acrxo0@r.postjobfree.com

Solutions-oriented Software Quality Engineer with more than 17 years of extensive experience in software testing, vast knowledge of testing tools and techniques, and professional understanding of the discipline. Recognized for:

Solid understanding System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Solid understanding of SharePoint

Demonstrated ability to plan, design, and execute Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Cases

First-hand experience in all phases of testing, including Analysis of Requirements and Specification, Performing Functional, Integration, System and Acceptance Testing, Generating Test Execution Results and Test Summary Results, and Distribution of Product into the Field

Widely recognized by employers and colleagues alike for ability to work well with all levels of personnel, whether as part of a team or as the principal on a solo project

Maintains documentation and Matrix of test results

Excellent analytical and testing skills

Able to identify problems, analyze test results, investigate their causes and suggest remedies to enhance software product quality

Extensive exposure to SEI CMMI and ISO 9001 process standards

Consistently deliver results on time, with proven track record for testing large and medium scale systems deployed in multiple environments

Experience in complying with Government Section 508 regulations

Knowledge of 508 Standard Guides

Technical Skills:

Hardware:

IBM-compatibles, Macintosh

Operating Environment:

Windows XP/NT/8/9x/200x, Windows 7 Enterprise, MacOS,Vista

Programming Languages:

Knowledge in Visual Basic, SQL

Software:

PVCS, Seagate Crystal Reports 11.0, MS Word, MS Access, Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat 6.0, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher. Lotus Notes

Testing Software:

Ixia XM2, WinnRunner, Quality Center 9.2, JAWS 8.0/9.0, Bobby, Web Access Tool (WAT), MS Inspect, Test Director 9.0, IBM Rational ClearQuest, IBM Rational RequisitePro

Methodology:

Waterfall, RUP, Agile

Databases:

Oracle 9I/10I, MS SQL Server 2000, MS Access 2000, UNIX, .Net, TSF,

Professional Experience:

Principle Test Engineer/Task Leader 2013-Present

TASC, Indian Head, MD

Development of detailed Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Procedures to identify approach to the test case

Operational Test and Evaluation for different application within Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Conducting maintenance release testing to ensure system enhancements and software corrections were fully implemented according to the user specifications

Preform Interoperability Testing on various system using varuous tools.

Tested on a variety of Databases, web-based application, .net, client server

Participate in weekly Working Integrated Process Team (WIPT)

Participate in monthly status meeting with the client

Preparation of the weekly and monthly reports and contract deliverable

Preparation of Letter of Observation Reports as well as Quick Look Reports

Gary Mixon was selected as the TASC National Capital Region Team Employee of the Quarter (EOQ) winner for the 3d Quarter 2014.

Principle Test Engineer (508-****-****

NTT DATA, Mclean/Quantico, VA

Performing Independent Verification and Validation Analysis (IV&V)

Development of detailed Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Procedures to identify approach to the test case

Participated in SCRUM meetings for the testing process

Evaluate procurements for compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, identify issues and problems, and prepare detailed reports

Evaluate procurements for compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act using the Web Access Tool (WAT)

Knowledge of 508 Standard Guide 1194 series

Analyzed requirements with the Quality Assurance team

Conducting maintenance release testing to ensure system enhancements and software corrections were fully implemented according to the user specifications

Conducting formal acceptance tests to verify the capabilities of the various software packages and systems

Tested a variety of Databases, web-based application, .net, client server

Tracking Defects in the FogBugz

Worked in a cloud environment

Test Engineer V 2010-2012

TASC, Indian Head, MD

Operational Test and Evaluation for different application within Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Development of detailed Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Procedures to identify approach to the test case

Preformed Interoperability Testing on various application

Conducting maintenance release testing to ensure system enhancements and software corrections were fully implemented according to the user specifications

Tested a variety of Databases, web-based application, .net, client server

Participate in weekly Working Integrated Process Team (WIPT)

Participate in weekly/monthly testing in the Integrated Public Warning System (IPAWS-Open)

Preparation of the weekly and monthly reports and contract deliverable

Test Engineer III 2009-2010

CACI, Lanham, MD

Performing Independent Verification and Validation Analysis (IV&V)

Development of detailed Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Procedures to identify approach to the test case

Conducting maintenance release testing to ensure system enhancements and software corrections were fully implemented according to the user specifications

Tested a variety of Databases, web-based application, .net, client server

Tracking Defects in the IBM rational Suite

Evaluate procurements for compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Senior Test Engineer 2000 – 2009

SRA International Inc., Alexandria, VA

Performing Independent Verification and Validation Analysis (IV&V) on the Automated Information Systems (AIS) for the various United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) systems

Perform Interoperability testing with various USPTO system

Development of the detailed Test Plans and Test Procedures to identify approach to the test case

Knowledge of 508 Standard Guide 1194 series

Evaluate procurements for compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, identify issues and problems, and prepare detailed reports

Evaluate procurements for compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act using Job Access With Speech (JAWS)

Evaluate procurements for compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act using Bobby software

Perform basic security testing such as: rights and privileges, password protection, access to the PC and user access to the data and what unauthorized user can do with it

Tracking multiple project schedules, resource assignment and reporting of the overall status to the top management

Tested a variety of Databases, web-based application, .net, client server

Conducting formal acceptance tests to verify the capabilities of the various software packages and systems

Conducting maintenance release testing to ensure system enhancements and software corrections were fully implemented according to the user specifications

Preparation of the weekly and monthly reports and contract deliverable to USPTO

Engineering Documentation System Incorporation (EDSI) 1998-2000

System Analyst

Arlington, VA

For the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) performed software testing

Analyzed requirements in project documentation

Developing test plans and test specifications and procedures

Conducting user acceptance and regression testing

Developing test reports for the Global Command and Control System (GCCS)

As a member of the White House communication team, conducted Year 2000 testing using the McCabe Test automated tool

Femme Comp, Incorporated 1997-1998

Configuration Manager, Sterling, VA

Developed and managed database systems

Developed a standard format in which to maintain the DRSN network switch audit files and posted the files on the DRSN Bulletin Board System (BBS)

Maintained the database for the Defense Switching Network (DSN) BBS and approved new accounts for access to the system

JAVIS Automation & Engineering 1997 – 1997

Hardware Technician, McLean, VA

Supported the Department of Defense (DOD)

Defense Information System Agency (DISA

Center For Integration (CFI) by providing installation and analysis of communications and computer systems, local area networks, fiber optic cables, and specialized interconnect cable

Preformed system administration work by installing software on multiply computers.

Analyzed existing requirements and recommended specifications for hardware acquisitions.

United States Army 1983-1995

Supervisor, Communications Instructor, and Writer, Ft. Clayton, Panama

Senior team member of the Node Operations team

Provided classroom instruction to install, use, and maintain the Army's Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE) Switching System, which included a local area and Large Extension Switching (LEN) subsystem with Packet Switching

Trained Transmission System operators to use and maintain the Network Switching Operations

Developed curriculum for switching system interfaces and PBX systems. Identified solutions, maintained effective quality control

Educational Background:

A.A. (Communication Network) Panama Canal College 1993-1995

Ft. Clayton, Panama

Training/Certification:

SCRUM Certified

Certificate of Training: Introduction to Modeling and Testing With Use Cases

Certificate of Training: E-Learning and Multimedia Level 100

Certificate of Completion Antiterrorism Level I Training

Certificate of Completion: Section 508 and 508 Procurement Training

Certificate of Completion: Security Awareness Training

Certificate of Completion E-Learning and Multimedia (508)

US Army, 1981 to 2003. Staff Sergeant (Retired).

Top Secret Clearance (SSBI)

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