Engineer Software Quality Assurance C# Project
Resume:
Kori Ryter
Merrimack, NH *****
******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Develop and test complex software in a fast paced, collaborative, and
customer focused environment.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Highly motivated team player
. Strong critical thinking skills with attention to detail
. Excellent verbal and written communication
SKILLS
Programming: C# (including .NET, WPF, Silverlight, WinForms, WCF,
multithreading, COM), PowerShell, SQL, Visual Basic, Python
Practices: Object oriented programming (OOP), Software design patterns,
Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM), User centered design (UCD), Agile
Software Tools:
Development environments: Visual Studio 2008 & 2010
Test Frameworks: Autovirt Test Framework, MbUnit, Rational Robot,
SolidTester
Source control systems: AccuRev, Subversion
Defect tracking systems: JIRA, FogBugz, SPR
Databases: SQL Server 2008 Management Studio
Virtual Machines: Hyper-V, Virtual Server
Engineering/Math Software: SolidWorks, Matlab, LaTeX
WORK EXPERIENCE
AutoVirt, Software startup in Nashua, NH (www.AutoVirt.com) Aug 2008-
present
Principal member of the team that develops and tests AutoVirt, the market
leader in Windows data mobility
Senior Software Engineer, Development Team (Jan 2011-present):
. Developed user interface components (C#, WPF, COM)
. Implemented email alerts and policy reporting (C#, .NET, Silverlight)
. Led user centered design initiative, including team brainstorms and
customer interviews
Senior Software Engineer, Test Team Lead (July 2010-Jan 2011):
. Led a team of 5 engineers responsible for all product testing
(automated and manual testing)
. Developed a test framework designed for running and easily triaging
multiple test types (multi-step tests, long-running tests,
multithreaded tests, data-driven tests, unit tests), and converted
legacy tests (C#, PowerShell, WPF)
. Developed test setup and verification tools for automated and manual
tests (C#, WCF, PowerShell)
. Developed, executed, and triaged unit and API tests (C#, SQL, Hyper-V)
. Heavily involved in product definition, feature design, and
documentation reviews
. Responsible for release management and cross-team coordination to
ensure project completion and ship milestones
Software Engineer, Test Team (Aug 2008-July 2010):
. Wrote white-box test cases, developed, executed, and triaged
integration & component API tests (C#, MbUnit, Virtual Server)
. Developed internal testing tools for quality assurance (C#)
SolidWorks Corporation, Concord, MA (www.SolidWorks.com) Apr 2006-Aug
2008
Member of the team that develops and tests SolidWorks, the market leading
value-priced mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) product
Software Automation Engineer (Jun 2007-Aug2008):
. Developed a test harness for installation testing (C#, Virtual Server)
. Developed and executed GUI automation tests for installation testing,
covering 12 languages (Visual Basic, Rational Robot)
. Wrote an OEM installer GUI (C#, WinForms) for the partner program
Software Quality Assurance Intern (Apr 2006-Aug 2006):
. Wrote functional regression tests for an automation suite for CAD
models (Visual Basic)
. Automated the test dataset cleanup process for CAD models (Visual
Basic)
EquationFlow, Merrimack, NH Oct 2003-Jun 2008
Sole contributor on ongoing startup research project to develop computer
software to teach algebra to high school students
Software Engineer (Mar 2003-Jun2008):
. Developed components for editing and solving algebraic equations (C#)
. Wrote automated test system for equation components (C#, HTML)
Tutor (math and computer lab):
. Nashua High School South, Nashua NH - grade 9 (Apr 2008-Jun2008)
. Connections Charter School, Hilo, HI - grades 6-9 (Mar 2005-May 2005)
Student, Olin College (related projects and experiences):
. Senior Entrepreneurship Project: Performed market research into the
feasibility of creating a computer game to teach algebra for high
school students (Jan 2007-May 2007).
. Serious Games Summit: Sponsored as a Microsoft Academic All-Star to
attend a conference on how to use computer games for a "serious"
purpose (i.e. education, health, military, etc.) (Oct 2004)
. Academic Board Member: Involved in creating a new curriculum structure
and resolving curricular issues (Sep 2003-May 2004)
. Congressional Committee Presentation (Washington, D.C.): Invited to
deliver winning essay on the future of technology in math education
(Oct 2003)
. Winner of Federation of American Scientists' Student Essay Contest:
Topic- "How might information technology revolutionize learning in the
next 10 years?" (Oct 2003)
EDUCATION
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Needham, MA May 2007
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
INTERESTS
Automation, ideation software, usability; Math & science education;
Aviation; Martial Arts, Surfing, Skiing; Sewing
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