William C. Sullivan
* ******** ******, *******, **. 01915 ( Phone: 978-***-**** ( E-
mail: **********@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications
. Geographical Information Systems certificates in Introduction to
GIS; Advanced GIS; and Applications in GIS hands-on workshops
. Familiarity with ArcInfo (Site Location Analysis) and other GIS
technologies such as MapInfo (Thematic Choropleth map-Graduated and
Range for economic analysis), Surfer (Isorythmic map for lapse rate-
contour map and 3D visualization, Isoplethic Trend Surface and
Residual Surface), and Idrisi (Site location using Overlay Analysis
with Dichotomous maps linking multiple data layers).
. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project leadership,
interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
. PC/windows experience with MS Office Excel, Access, Word and
PowerPoint
Work History
Microsoft Corporation (Formerly Groove Networks, Inc.), Beverly, MA.
2000-2009
Software Design Engineer Test
. Generated GUI test cases Peer to Peer and Client to Share Point
Server in Microsoft Office
. Accomplished Customer Support for Microsoft Office 2007 SP1 and SP2
and Hot Fixes for the Client
. Integrated Groove into Microsoft Office 2007
. Ran the Groove Client Communications Automated Regression Smoke Test
as well as the Groove Relay Server Automated Regression Smoke Tests
(Standalone and Cluster) which cover a multitude of test cases
. Created new automated JAVA test cases for the Client and Server
Regression Testing
Principal SQA Engineer: Technical QA Lead for the Enterprise Integration
Server team
. Achieved testing of 2 more releases of the Enterprise Integration
Server on Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 servers, including upgrading
from previous releases, using GHOST imaging and restoration of
numerous end points
. Provided Customer Escalation troubleshooting and worked closely with
development; participated in weekly defect review meetings
. Identified issues related to specific hardware/software
configurations in managed network environment prior to customer
release
. As integral member of Systems Test QA Team, provided support to QA
Client and Server Engineers and their respective Development Teams:
defined, generated, and accomplished system-level tests for all
products as well as troubleshoot Customer Escalation issues
. Maintained Client and Relay Server transport and communications
architecture in various network topologies such as Firewalls,
Routers, Proxies, and LAN and Dial Up configurations; worked closely
with Communications / Transport Development Team: ensured Client
functioned properly within the complex real world corporate
environments
PictureTel Corporation, Andover, MA 1997-2000
Senior SQA Engineer: Project leader testing several videoconferencing
products
. GUI and Web UI (Netscape & Internet Explorer), geared to utilize the
H.323 protocol for video over IP; debugged code using protocol
analyzers; worked closely with development; participated in weekly
defect review meetings
SQA Engineer II: Project leader for company wide compatibility and
interoperability testing.
. Worked closely with development; represented SQA at cross-functional
team meetings: coordinated test schedules and resources with various
project leads
. Maintained current and implemented new SQA Process & Procedures in
compliance with Product Life Cycle Process
SQA Engineer I: Volt Services- Contractor work for Picture Tel Corporation
. Assisted testing with company-wide videoconferencing products;
worked closely with development and SQA engineers entering,
characterizing, and verifying defects
Education and Training
Certified in Introduction to GIS; Advanced GIS; and Applications in GIS
workshops
C Sharp programming; Basic and Advanced Networking and Standards
University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Sciences