QA/Test Automation, Solution Deployment And Support Specialist

RICK LoMONACO

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QA/TEST AUTOMATION, SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT and SUPPORT SPECIALIST

IT professional recognized for broad-based skills encompassing Web,

hardware and software solutions. Recognized with the ability to deliver

desired results with on-the-fly projects such as implementing and managing

software testing processes. Recognized for outstanding support and

services, process development, and project management. Proven ability to

adapt readily to ever-changing technologies. Able to manage multiple

projects simultaneously and to move quickly among projects. Capable of

leading and collaborating. Seasoned with communication, presentation,

training, and client relations skills. Supporting a POS solution for more

than 10 years.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

QA and Test Automation specialist experienced in:

> Lead Test Developer - Pioneered the use of testing standards and

objectives. Formally organizing the testing process with

documentation. Collaborated with all levels of our organization to

develop standards and establish testing policies and procedures.

> Test Team Leader - Trained and managed a test team of 5. The QA

process resulted in a high customer satisfaction.

> Testing - BlackBox, WhiteBox, Unit, Integration, Functional, System,

End-to-end and Regression testing.

> TestComplete - became proficient with TestComplete automated software

testing tool.

> Verification and Validation - lead analyst regarding user interface

design and function.

> VBScript - used VBScript to create automated test scripts.

> VMware - routinely created virtual servers used in testing various

applications.

> DB2 Administration - testing called for repeatedly creating, dropping,

backup and recovery of test databases.

> NUnit - student of Agile and extreme programming.

Network Administrator experienced in:

> LAN - T1, CSU/DSU, switches, network adapter cards, Cat 5 cable, DMZ,

DHCP and Wireless.

> WAN - created a virtual office using VPN technology.

> WLAN - installed and maintained Linksys and Dlink wireless networks.

> VLAN - deployed and maintained Cisco 1721 routers configuring

Firewalls, VLANs and DMZs.

> Microsoft Operating Systems - built servers, desktops, and laptops

with NT, 2000, 2003, Exchange and XP operating systems, as well as

various IIS servers.

> Microsoft Office Suite - installed and supported 2003 and 2008 Word,

Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access.

> Backup and Recovery - proficient with CA ARCserve, EMC Retrospect,

Oracle and manual procedures.

> Computer Repairs - installed components, conducted upgrades and

consolidations.

> Lotus - performed installations and upgrades of Lotus Notes and Domino

application, mail and web servers.

> QuickBooks Pro - installed and maintained QuickBooks network.

> Databases - installed and supported IBM DB2, Oracle 10g, MS SQL, and

MS Access.

> Security - installed and maintained Symantec, McAfee, and Spam

Sentinel.

> Project Management - converted network from TokenRing to Ethernet.

Implemented wireless network and telecommuting and virtual office

networks.

Software Engineer experienced in:

> Visual Studio 2008, C# and Oracle 10g - advanced the development of a

Windows application used by installers to configure and load data into

an Oracle10g database by using many of the Visual Studio 2008 features

resulted in producing an "intuitive" application.

> Inno Setup - created an install package using Inno Setup, a free

Windows Installer, resulting in measurable savings in both time and

cost.

> Visual Studio 2003 and 2005 and ASP.net Wizard Control - key team

contributor in designing the UI for a web application.

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> Windows and Web Application Development - expert in reproducing coding

techniques in SQL, VB.net, C#, and ASP.net.

> Crystal Report - drawing on my management and accounting experience

proved very valuable with improving report content making reports

meaningful.

> VB.Net and XML - the "XML Generator" project was a solution to

integrate a legacy front end application with XML technology being

implemented on the HOST. As the name implies, this interface would

receive text from a bank teller application and generate an XML

document, send it in a web request, as well as read and translate the

response. This project was delivered ahead of schedule.

> Consumer Transaction - this is an IBM high level programming language

used to develop applications for the banking industry. I supported 2

banks and 12 colleges from troubleshooting problems to programming

enhancements.

> Project Management - analyzed, designed, programmed, implemented,

trained, tested and supported the Automated Flight Dispatch Record

Process System, Point-of-Sale System and various software changes to

meet business requirements.

> Product Support - consultant for 12 clients providing daily

troubleshooting services as well as end-to-end enhancement

development.

Manager experienced in:

. Directing college level flight training operations - successfully

accommodating 260 students by working with a staff of 45, a fleet of

24 aircraft and 3 simulators while developing a networked data

processing system and working within a 1.5 million dollar budget.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

KIVA Group of North America, Inc. May

2009 to Present

Test Specialist/Software Engineer/Network Administrator

Lighthouse Selection, LLC.

June to Dec 2008

Test Specialist/Software Engineer

NSS Corp, Bedford, NH

September 1998 to June 2008

Test Automation Specialist/Programmer/Network Administrator

Daniel Webster College, Nashua, NH

September 1988 to May, 1998

Director of Flight Operations

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

BS, Aeronautical Science, Hawthorne College, Antrim, NH

BS, Accounting, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Microsoft Certified Professional

AWARD

NSS Corp's Employee of the Year for 2002

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