Quality Assurance Project Manager
Resume:
EDWARD BRESLIN
* ***** ******, ******, *** York 11784 ********@*********.***
/ www.linkedin.com/in/edwardbreslin
SUMMARY
An MBA Information Technology (IT) Program/Project Manager (PMO) with
diverse experience. Strengths include handling projects from inception to
completion throughout the full SDLC, assembling and managing cross
functional teams, meeting both deadline and budgeting objectives. Highly
skilled in Quality Assurance, IT Governance, and driving Continuous Process
Improvement using CMMI and ISO-9001 standards. A resourceful, bottom line
and multi-task oriented self-starter with excellent problem solving and
communication abilities.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Languages: C, C++, JAVA, HTML, Assembly, Visual Basic, SQL
Operating Systems: UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows 7
Software: MS Project, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio
and Word
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SXC Health Solutions, Inc., Port Washington, NY 11050
2006-2009
Provider of Technology and Healthcare Pharmacy Benefit Management Services
Manager, Project Management Office (PMO)
. Managed direct report Project Manager
. Created, implemented and administered IS Standards, policies and
procedures, including Project Management, Change Management and
QA/Testing methodologies, achieving business quality goals
. Managed and reported status and work on portfolio of projects to insure
successful quality delivery
. Chaired Changed Control Board meetings for timely implementation of all
approved changes
. Ensured IT Sarbanes-Oxley audit reporting of all computer systems in
successfully maintaining SOX Compliance
. Developed project schedules and process diagrams using MS Project and MS
Visio programs
. Monitored department budget and tracking project costs using Microsoft
Excel
. Scheduled CIO/Directors meetings in MS Outlook and compiled meeting
minutes in MS Word
. Managed and coordinated Information Systems Governance process, working
with both IS and Business stakeholders to establish and mature this
practice within the organizations
. Developed Business Case PowerPoint presentations to secure Steering
Committee project approval, funding and prioritization
Lifetree Technology, Inc., Great River, NY 11739
2005-2006
Provider of clinical electronic data capture and analysis systems, serving
the Pharmaceutical Industry
Manager, Quality Assurance
. Managed direct reports, encompassing QA Testers
. Developed and implemented test policies, procedures and plans
. Created test schedules; executed test cases; wrote test result reports
. Managed annual department budget in conforming to all financial
objectives
. Wrote Corrective and Prevention action (CAPA) reports, focusing on
closing the loop on risk and non-compliance
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Garden City, NY 11530
2003-2005
Leading global financial services firm
Senior Technical Officer
. Mentored and coached project teams to expedite roll-out of newly
established software development processes, procedures, and practices and
increase business value to our clients
. Developed policies, processes, procedures, and templates to drive
continuous improvement
. Performed internal audits, ensuring compliance to Six Sigma, CMM and CMMI
best practices
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cablevision Systems Corporation, Bethpage, NY 11714
2001-2002
One of the nation's leading media, entertainment and telecommunications
companies
Senior Process Analyst/ Management Consulting
. Collaborated with business and IT functions and created process
improvement documentation
. Participated in strategic planning activities and developed tactical
solutions and procedures to support continuous improvement of
Configuration Management and Quality Assurance Testing across the Project
Life Cycle (PLC)
Aether Systems, Inc., Woodbury, NY 11797
2000-2001
Provider of wireless data services and systems for mobile data
communications real-time transactions
Manager, Process Assurance/ Software Quality Assurance
. Managed 13 indirect reports Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) to
develop policies, procedures and processors to achieve SEI-CMM compliance
. Responsible for assessing, establishing and refining organizational
processes aligned with CMM model
Reuters Information Technology, Hauppauge, NY 11780
1987-2000
Leading global provider of news, financial information and technology
solutions
Began as Systems Analyst and advanced to Configuration Management
Specialist to Senior Configuration Management Specialist to Software
Quality Assurance Manager
. Established and led the Software Quality Assurance department responsible
for assessing and reporting software development process compliance to
industry standard best practices, procedures and policies resulting in
achievement of ISO-9001 and SEI SW-CMM certifications
. Improved operating efficiency and reduced costs by $100,000 per annum in
software release process by leveraging technology, capitalizing on
talent, and always striving to understand and meet the needs of the
customer
. Performed Real Time Market Data and Financial QA testing (functional,
performance, stress, compatibility, unit, systems integrated, customer
system acceptance, white/black box) and ensured delivery of high quality
products
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ MBA Degree in General Management
NY Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY BT Degree in Electro
Mechanical Computer Technology
Del Mar College, Corpus, Christi, TX AAS Degree in Electronics
Engineering Technology
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certificate in Project Management Stony Brook University Stony
Brook, NY August 2010
Microsoft Project Level I and Level II Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Patchogue, NY August 2010
Master Certificate in
IS/IT Project Management Villanova University
Villanova, PA December 2007
Certificate of Achievement in
Project Management Professional (PMP Prep) Villanova University
Villanova, PA December 2007
Certificate of Achievement in
Mastering Project Management Villanova University
Villanova, PA October 2007
Certificate of Achievement in
Project Management for IS/IT Professionals Villanova University
Villanova, PA September 2007
Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) Quality Assurance Institute
Orlando, FL Jan 1998 - Jan 2004
Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) Quality Assurance
Institute Orlando, FL Oct 1995 - Oct 2004
Computer Programming Diploma Briarcliff College Bethpage, NY
December 2002
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