Quality Assurance Software

John E. Beard Jr.

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John E. Beard Jr.

Quality Assurance Software Functional Testing Expert

SUMMARY:

Over 23 years of experience with the Standard Base Supply System (20 Years

in the United States Air Force) and seven of those years as a software

functional tester and last three years with The Centech Group Inc.. I have

Software quality assurance and testing experience in a wide variety of

environments. Functionality, compatibility, reliability, usability,

installation, and related test methodologies. Testing of web based

applications as well as legacy systems. I am instrumental in the creation

and execution of QA and testing processes, test strategies and plans, and

bug documentation and regression testing. I am Comfortable working alone

and in a team environment. Have extensive training in software testing

theories and procedures.

Professional Experience:

The Centech Group Inc. /Software functional tester 2007- 2010

United States Air Force/ Software functional tester 2001- 2007

United States Air Force/ Supply management systems analyst 1987- 2007

Functional Testing Expert

. Prepares test plans, software test reports, & software rework metrics

for legacy system Standard Base Supply System (SBSS) as well as

modernized system Enterprise Solution Supply (ESS).

. Use of automated test tools to develop test plans using defined

requirements, run tests (pass/fail results) test events as well as

documenting defects using Mercury Test Director and HP Quality Center

9.0 and 9.2

. Develop test procedures/processes to support the new operational

environment

. Support of Incremental Releases using Rational Unified Process (RUP)

Methodology.

. Prepares weekly status reports for production meetings

. Operated as key member in an integrated product team environment.

. Contributed to Development proposals.

The Centech Group Inc 2007 - 2010

United States Air Force 2001-2007 HQ, SSG

Quality Assurance Functional Software Analyst (Tester)

. Key person in the development, maintenance and modernization of the Air

Forces Standard Base Supply System (SBSS) and the modernized Enterprise

Solution Supply (ESS). Conducted extensive independent testing and

validation of all in-line data inputs and base-level management reports

affecting the SBSS as well as ESS.

. Key member in the testing of the Graphical User Interface software

enhancements to support the Enterprise Solution Supply (ESS)

modernization.

. Oversaw test script development to simulate live production and

operational field requirements.

. Created and maintained system data files and historical test artifacts

to ensure functionality throughout the programs life cycle.

. Evaluated system change requirements and associated documentation

updates.

. Briefed senior leadership and program developers on software test

issues.

. Developed standardized test shells for the Legacy and Modernized

supply systems (ESS), ensures software errors are identified

consistently

. Performed functional testing of 52 programs that will assign Joint

Chief of Staff Project codes to priority requirements assets to all

levels of the wholesale and retail supply systems.

. Tested and validated hundreds of discrepancies and program

enhancements to the SBSS, preventing numerous programs from being

released prior to working correctly.

United States Air Force 1987-2001

. Worked in various sections of Base Supply to include the following:

Stock Control, Bench Stock, Individual Equipment, Base Service Store,

Demand Processing, Records Maintenance, Equipment Management, CE

Material Control, Maintenance Support Unit, Harvest Falcon kits and

Readiness Spares Packages. Deployed to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (Desert

Storm), Aludeid, Qatar and Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

EDUCATION:

Brandon High school, Brandon, Florida

Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, Florida

Community College of the Air force

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

. 2005 NCO Academy in residence, Maxwell/Gunter, Montgomery, AL

. 2004 Essentials of Rational TestManager

. 2004 Essentials of Rational RequisitePro

. 2004 Enterprise Data Warehouse Training

. 2003 Introductory to Quick Test Pro

. 2001 Introductory ACCESS 2000

. 2001 Software Engineering Process, Orientation, Requirements, and

Testing

. 2001Introductory EXCEL 2000

Proficient in Mercury Test director and HP Quality Center 9.0 and 9.2

. SQL minimal query experience

Awards and Commendations

TEAM MEMBER RECOGNITION AWARDS PROGRAM - Team / Group

Division/Project: Air Force Operations / Air Force SBSS/ILS-S Technology

Support

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

SECRET

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