Michael Barlow

Summary

Experience in software quality assurance, quality control, and testing of client/server

and web-based applications.

Experienced in implementing QA processes and tools, leading multiple projects,

developing test strategies, setting up test environments, and metrics and measurement.

A self-starter with a goal-oriented approach to problem solving, well organized, and

excellent communication skills. Experienced working with customers, users, project

teams, and senior management.

Technical Skills

Operating systems: MS Windows 95/98/XP, Linux, UNIX (HP, Sun)

Languages: Java, .NET, SQL, C, C++,

Internet Technologies: Java, JSP, HTML, XML

Databases: MS-SQL Server 2005/2000

Tools: Jira, Quick Test Pro, Quality Center/Test Director, WinRunner, LoadRunner, QTP, Selenium, Wiki, GIT

Manual testing, Automated testing, GUI testing, Functional/integration testing, Reliability and recovery testing System testing, Performance/stress testing, Regression testing, UAT, Black box testing, White box testing, Usability testing, JUnit testing, Compatibility testing, Beta testing

Professional Experience

SMB Software Test Engineer, Atlanta Ga. July 2014 to Present

Work creating Selenium Nunit and Junit test that integrates with Team City

Demonstrated structured thinking and ability work to methodically to ensure adequate test coverage.

Proactively work with members of an agile team to find and fix defects in our product

architecture using Selenium Webdriver Nunit, Junit, Eclipse and Visual Studios.

Communicate with Project Manager and Developers to prioritize deliverables, and create test strategy and cases as part of project requirements.

Oversee and execute functional testing, as well as performance, scalability, stability, and reliability testing on the architecture of the system.

Develop detailed test cases in conjunction with developers and business analysts to preform UAT testing throughout testing and production environments

News Distribution Network, Lead Test Engineer, Atlanta, Ga. February 2013 to July 2014

Work in an agile software development environment, and ensure the quality of the

architecture of our Enterprise software application and consumer interfaces.

Gain a technical and functional understanding of our product architecture, and become

part of our ongoing feature development effort.

Proactively work with members of an agile team to find and fix defects in our product

architecture using Selenium Webdriver.

Communicate with Project Manager and Developers to prioritize deliverables, and

create test strategy and cases as part of project requirements.

Oversee and execute functional testing, as well as performance, scalability, stability,

and reliability testing on the architecture of the system.

Perform data validation testing utilizing Java EE IDE to create automation scripts using

Selenium Webdriver.

Experience in using GIT to push code changes to Bitbucket

Preformed UAT Testing throughout Sprint development process

Moxie Interactive, Lead Test Engineer, Atlanta, Ga. October 2010 to February 2013

Performs functional specification testing with Use Cases to ensure client deliverables

for media and social campaigns for Moxie Interactive marketing teams.

Coordinate with developers towards resolution of defects on mobile applications.

Facilitate and assist with unit and integration testing with development team.

Construct testing environments simulate real world environments.

Review applications and make suggestions for smarter and more efficient testing

(automated and manual)

Update QA Director on status and issues on all of the companies Evergreen

applications.

Preformed UAT Testing throughout Sprint development process

Extract appropriate logs and gather diagnostic information for issues encountered

during mobile testing using TFS.

Work with project teams to clearly understand the application functionality

Test social campaigns on Android, iPhone, BlackBerry and Palm WebOS, handheld

devices

Servidyne, Test Engineer (Contract), Atlanta, Ga. July 2010 to October 2010

Technical knowledge and experience running black box and white box test supporting

Servidyne application that properly services Hyatt hotel management using the Internet

and wireless handheld devices.

Perform various manual and automated tests for Servidyne Guest and Tenant request

Web-based and mobile applications.

Manage TeamCity server-based web application for Servidyne development team for

continuously changes to the code base.

Knowledge data structure of data so that reporting and other user requirements can be

implemented using SQL Select statements.

Experience in Agile/SCRUM software development lifecycle.

Experience in converting manual test case libraries into automated scripts using

Selenium IDE for applications.

Preformed UAT Testing throughout Sprint development process

Experience in testing Mobile Platforms Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Palm OS,

Motorola 3190, Motorola 3190Z, Symbian, and Android Smartphone.

Work with clients in the hotel industry to develop end-to-end testing systems for

programs and software application packages.

Lead a group through testing of one or more sub-systems of the product from design

phase to the final release.

Work with Servidyne customer support groups to integrate QA and release

management into the life span of the software development lifecycle.

Formulated testing strategy for the development group, writing test-plans, and test

cases using Quality Center.

Proactively participate in maintaining team standards and best SDLC practices.

Prioritize and balance multiple projects and their associated tasks.

Progress with respect to the scope of the development plan and inform manager of

issues or delay in the project.

Matrix Resources, Quality Assurance Analyst (Contract), Atlanta, Ga. May 2010 to July 2010

Technical knowledge and experience in the developing automated test for Skylight

Financial W2 application.

Involved in Backend Database testing in Oracle using SQL.

Integrated Selenium client based testing into web application testing.

Work in advance Agile/Scrum development environment with frequently changing

requirements for code releases.

Preformed UAT Testing throughout Sprint development process

Experience in continuous integrations in all environments of the SDLC process using

Hudson server-based web application.

Experience in integration testing using Selenium automation testing tools for bi-weekly

code releases.

Experience in installing, and implementing better testing processes to support Skylight

financial applications.

Familiarity with QA tools and techniques, and tracking systems, to execution testing.

Ability to work on a variety of software applications developed in SQL Server, C#,

ASP.NET environments.

Working knowledge of quality assurance methods Unit Testing, Integration Testing,

System Testing, Stress Testing, Beta Testing and Acceptance Testing for better quality of

Skylight financial W2 application.

Experience diagnosing, reporting, tracking and resolving quality issues.

Isolated issues found in the software to determine root causes for various application

errors.

Create and execute test plans for manual and/or automated tests.

Bridge2Solutions, Quality Assurance Analyst, Alpharetta, Ga. November 2008 to May 2010

Participate in software development lifecycle for new and existing products on web

base applications.

Knowledgeable in creating intense test cases using MS-SQL Server 2005 database

comparing information with web-base applications.

Implemented development process improvements, including requirements sign off by

QA, mandatory documentation by development, and new process around bug-tracking

tool.

Improved efficiency and traceability by implementing requirements entry, test

creation, and defect tracking in Jira.

Work with customers to understand and resolve issues and maintain a high level of

customer satisfaction.

Responsibility translating catalog property files for over 200 international countries.

Review and test, CSS and JavaScript applications and provide automated reporting of

tests results.

Evaluates and tests new or modified software programs and software development

procedures used to verify that programs function according to client requirements and

conform to establishment guidelines.

Writes, revise, and verify quality standards and test procedures for program design and

product evaluation to ascertain quality of software.

Preformed UAT Testing throughout Sprint development process

Review new or modified program, including documentation, diagram, and flowchart, to

determine if program will perform according to user request and conform to guidelines.

Review computer operating log to identify program processing errors.

Tests program for validity of results, accuracy, reliability, and conformance to

establishment standards.

Quality Assurance Analyst, IKON Office Solutions Jan. 2006- Nov.2008

Experience executing test cases and analyzing results and ability to identify, isolate and

document system deficiencies in a clear, concise manner.

Map custom objects to the standard objects and inserted GUI, text checkpoints to

compare the current behavior of the application being tested to its behavior in the earlier

version using Selenium automated testing tool.

Experience in identifying and cataloging test requirements from business requirements.

Experience writing and configuring scripts, add check points, add parameters, and

perform database checks.

Experience testing Java and .NET Real Time web application.

Monitor program performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of

program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation.

Write documentation to describe program evaluation, testing, and correction.

Enter instructions into computer to test program for validity of results, accuracy,

reliability, and conformance to establishment standards.

Capacity to multi-task several testing activities concurrently.

Data Analyst E-Systems Inc. Jan.2003- Jun.2004

Reviewed, analyzed and evaluated security personnel files.

Analyzed records to make recommendations for granting security clearances for access

to sensitive information to the Office of Personnel Management.

Collected analyzed statistical data and generated reports related to analysis.

Presented results of analyses to the US Department of Education.

Education

A.S. Computer Information Systems –Atlanta Metropolitan College

B.S. Information Technology – Southern Polytechnic State University

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