Barry Schwartz
Miami Beach FL, 33140786-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Objective A position in QA/testing where I am utilizing my knowledge and experience in testing to assist in the development of quality software.
Computer Skills
Tested applications in the following environments: Windows 7, XP, Vista, Windows Server 2000/2003, Mac OS X, iPad, iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, MySql, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, Flash, Java, Zope, HTML, XML, J2EE
Testing tools or bug tracking applications: Quick Test Pro, Mercury Test Director, Empirix E-Tester and E-Load, SQA, Mercury Winrunner, Segue Silk Performer, Test Director, Jira, Bugzilla, Microsoft Application Center Test, Microsoft Web Application Stress Tool, Toad
Work Experience
April 2008-Present
Software Quality Analyst, Crispin Porter and Bogusky
-Tested promotional web sites in a highly pressurized and deadline driven environment
-Participated in campaigns for high profile clients such as: Microsoft, American Express, Burger King, Dominos Pizza, Coke Zero, Old Navy, Best Buy and Volkswagen
-Participated in all phases of testing including site deployment
-Verified functionality for public facing web sites
-Validated web sites in both the desktop and the mobile environments
-Recorded test plans and procedures
-Advised go-no go decision making
- Authored defect reports
-Validated Web Analytics tracking tags
December 2006-January 2008
Software Quality Analyst, Bayview Financial, Miami Florida
-Tested an end to end web based loan processing system
-Authored automated test scripts using Quick Test Pro
-Worked in an agile software development environment
July 2006-December2006
Software Tester, TracFone
Tested software for external and internal web sites
Created automated test scripts using Quick Test Pro
Documented test plans and procedures
Authored defect reports using Mercury Test Director
August 2004- June 2006
Software Tester, Odimo Inc.
Tested software releases and development for three e-commerce web sites in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment
Involved in the testing of the implementation and integration between e-commerce related back end applications
Authored automated test scripts for functional and stress testing in a web platform
Administrator of MS Visual Source Safe
Responsible for software release management
Documented test plans and procedures
Installed and configured web sites
Tested the database through writing SQL queries
January 1999 – March 2004
Software Quality Analyst, StarMedia Mobile/CycleLogic Mobile Solutions, Miami, Florida Tested Windows NT,Win 2000 and Web based multi server applications
Tested Asp applications written in XML using Microsoft Application Center Test and Microsoft Web Application Stress Tool
Designed and executed test plans and procedures
Responsible for testing application installation and configuration
Designed test data for test runs
Responsible for software release management
Authored system requirements documentation
Tested the database through writing SQL queries
Assisted technical support and technical publications personnel in configuration and functional issues
Documented system functionality
Proficiency in the use of SQA Test Suite, Segue Silk Performer and Mercury Winrunner automated testing tools
Authored reports of test case results for management
Installed and configured test platforms
March 1998 to September, 1998 Software Tester, Citibank, Miami Florida
Authored test plans
Executed regression tests
Leader in the formulation and execution of Y2K testing
Tested applications in a LAN environment
Wrote and tracked defect reports
July 1996 to March 1998
Software Quality Analyst, CycleLogic Corp. Miami Florida
Leader in the expansion, formulation and implementation of testing methodologies and procedures
Designed and created testing documentation
Executed software test cases for Windows software
Interfaced with programmers and management regarding software design and testing issues
Architect of company test plan
Participated in full test cycle for company products
Responsible for heightening organizational awareness of software testing and QA concepts
Authored Wise installation scripts for program installation
Technical Writer for program manuals and help files
Education
M.S. in Management Information Systems, May 1996
Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida
3.83 G.P.A.