Quality Assurance Control

Yuriy Kakulidis

**** ****** ***** *****

Derwood, MD 20855

E-mail: *****.*********@*****.***

Tel. 240-***-****

Solutions-oriented Software tester with more than 6 years of extensive

experience in software testing, vast knowledge of testing tools and

techniques, and professional understanding of the discipline. Recognized

for:

. Deep understanding of business needs for variety of industries

. Ability to meet deadlines, stay focused on tasks, goals and

objectives

. Analyzing functional specifications and use cases, business

requirements and business rules to prepare Test Plans and design

Test Cases

. Experience in Manual Testing of applications

. Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

. Knowledge of Capability Maturity Model (CMM/CMMI) and ISO 9001

process standards

. Extensive knowledge of different kind of testing such as

Functional Testing, Regression, System Compatibility,

Positive/Negative Testing, Black box Testing, Integration Testing,

System Testing and End-to-End Testing

. Experience of active participation in various strategic sessions,

discussions and meetings

. Solid analytical, problem solving skills

. Ability to identify problems, analyze test results, investigate

their causes and suggest remedies to enhance software product

quality

. Proven track record for testing large and medium scale systems

deployed in multiple environments

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows 9x/NT/200x/XP, MS-DOS

Methodology: Waterfall, RUP, Agile, Scrum

Programming Languages: .NET, HTML, XML, SQL, SQL* Plus

Software: Serena Dimensions, Seagate Crystal Reports 10.0, MS

Project, MS Word, Visio, Word Perfect, Excel, Adobe Acrobat 7.0,

Power Point

Testing Software: Mercury Quality Center 9.2, Test Director

7.0/8.0, Serena Business Mash-up, JAWS, IBM Rational (ClearQuest,

ClearCase)

Databases: 9i/10g, MS SQL Server 2000/2005, MS Access 2000

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Senior QA/Test Engineer

2008-Present

Q Strategy Systems, LLC

Baltimore, MD

Environment: Windows XP, J2EE, .NET, Oracle 10g, Serena Business Mashup

. Develop test plans, scripts and scenarios for required level of

quality control testing including Functional, Integration,

Regression, Intersystem and End-to-End Testing.

. Evaluate test results and develop recommendations regarding testing

procedures.

. Model and apply software QA methods and techniques to the design,

development, evaluation, integration, and support of complex

products, tools, and technologies.

. Furnish test results, develop test activity reports and verify

problem solving.

. Analyze technical documentation, requirements, specifications,

design, data models, test approaches, and software development

technologies.

. Maintain and execute test cases and test scripts using Quality

Center 9.2.

. Follow the Standard Test Process Guide for the QA Methodology.

. Work closely with Test Lead during the Software Testing Life Cycle

(STLC) by ensuring full test coverage of the assigned test cases.

Quality Assurance Test Engineer

2004-2008

HIA Tech, Inc.

Charlotte, NC

Environment: Windows XP, J2EE, .NET, Oracle 10g, Serena Business Mashup

. Conducted integration testing on component (functional),

integration (operational) and system (workflow) levels

. Performed software testing throughout SDLC

. Developed test procedures, scripts, and scenarios for required

level of Quality Assurance testing

. Analyzed system requirements and documentation

. Reviewed business processes and identified business process

improvement opportunities

. Conducted test readiness reviews, and performed formal verification

of system requirements

. Compared project interface Requirements with current interfaces to

legacy systems

. Developed Test Plans, Cases and database verification scripts

. Extensively used Quality Center 9.2 for bug tracking

. Evaluated test results and developed recommendations regarding

problem fixing

. Communicated with customers to resolve production problems

. Coordinated system implementations and supported production

environment across business units.

Tech Support Specialist

2000-2004

Pitney Bowes Management Services, Inc.

Charlotte, NC

. Performed various office support functions at Bank of America

Presentation Center

. Processed incoming orders, prepared electronic files for

production, sent orders to production area

. Prioritized production process to assure meeting quality standards

and deadlines, discussed quality and timing issues with operators

. Assisted Billing department with arising issues, helped Site

Supervisor coordinate waste control

. Performed quality control of the final product, distributed printed

materials to customers, utilizing automated mail processing

systems.

Administrator

1996 - 1999

Financial Information Resources

Kiev, Ukraine

. Participated in preparation and presentation of seminars on

taxation, accounting and finance.

. Contacted potential business clients, developed and distributed

informational materials to customers;

. Coordinated event planning (facilities, hotels, transportation

etc.);

. Provided administrative support during the event.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration 1985-

1989

Kiev State University

Kiev, Ukraine

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

. Working with Text and Paragraphs in word

2005

. Use of Section 508 Compliance in Web Application design

2007

U.S Citizen

Fluent in English and Russian

References are Available upon Request

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