Software Manager
Resume:
Gail A. Curto
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
e-mail: ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF HARDWARE and SOFTWARE
. UNIX five years command line experience.
. Oracle SQL queries to validate test data via file examination.
. Windows NT and 2000 to remote connect to client servers.
. .NET Framework applications with HTML and XML
. SOA architecture
. Data Mart, Data Warehouse on IBM AS/400, TOAD
. MS SQL Servers 2000, 2003 and 2008
. SQL Server Enterprise Manager and Query Analyzer
. Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio with Transact-SQL
. Compuware Suite of QA Director and Test Partner
. Sun Solaris integration of software, troubleshoot problems and
system admin.
. DII COE interface security functions performed
. DEC OS for critical systems at test facility.
. JOVIAL, C++, Perl, JCL
. Lotus Notes, DOORS, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Jira and Mercury Test
Director for Software Defect reporting
. Macromedia DreamWeaver MX, Flash, Fireworks, ASP and Adobe
Illustrator
. Numerous years using MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access and
PowerPoint) for reporting and identifying relevant information.
. Satellite operational knowledge of telemetry, terminal, resources,
antenna, transmission and coverage data.
Security Clearance
SECRET inactive as of June 2009
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER and QA REPRESENTATIVE
. Provided integration and regression testing activities.
. Coordinated with PMs to identify testing activities and to verify
end result of testing.
. Translated requirements into test cases.
. Mapped requirements technical design and test cases to ensure
completeness.
. Reported System Qualification Test software performance to program
manager.
. Provided metrics of progress and completion of test cases.
. Wrote detailed test procedures.
. Completed regression tests.
. Tested network connectivity.
. Validated user or customer specific applications.
. Generated software defect reports for applications in the networked
system.
. Verified functionality of test sites via network system.
. Completed and reported daily status of client systems for MILSATCOM
Joint Program Office (MJPO).
. Used Crystal reports to test SQL functions for data confirmation.
SYSTEM Administrator
. Created accounts, assign passwords and fix disk problems of the SPAWAR
Systems Center San Diego.
. System Backups and Restores of Operating System UNIX System 5.
. Validated system admin procedures.
. Cleanup logs
. Edit CDS
. Used Xterm
. Setup Printers
. Edit Hosts files
. Lock/Unlock User Accounts
SYSTEM ANALYST
. Configured satellite position for optimal coverage by the Milstar
satellite antennas with Automated Communications Management System
(ACMS).
. Ran scenarios through terminal assignment to Terminal Execution
Plan for quality assurance.
. Supported activities included, setting up test environments, reviewing
requirements and design documents for testability, understanding COTS
products and their integration points/functional capabilities.
. Analyzed requirements and software design for testability.
. Query files for error messages
SOFTWARE PROGRAMMER
. Developed routines for Command Control Sustainment Contract and
Defense Support Program Software Engineering Support.
. Involved in the renovation phase for the Satellite Mobile Ground
System (MGS) at the software maintenance facility.
. Provided assurances of Y2K compliance.
. Analyzed requirements and software design for testability.
DATABASE Administrator
. Rebuild DB indexes
. Created ODBC connection
. Database Backups and Restores
. Distribute database or subset of via SIPRNET
. Database maintenance
. Password management
. Error log examination
. SQL queries for data validation
TECHNICAL WRITER
. Developed documentation for Ka-band WGF Satellite Transmit and
Receive Systems (Ka-STARS) Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
to deliver to JTA-Army.
. Researched procedures for Controls, Monitoring and Alarms from the
server on system performance.
. Identified processes to replace chassis's and parts in Fixed
Operation Group equipment.
COMPUTER OPERATOR/CUSTOMER SUPPORT
. Developed and maintained training program to ensure personnel expertise.
. Evaluated and certified personnel proficiency requirements.
. Created and edited ACCESS Help Desk database.
. Operated computer hardware and equipment for the Cheyenne Mountain
upgrade.
. Monitored security of personnel and equipment into operations center.
. Controlled access to all media.
. Maintained the database of media from multiple sites.
. Supervised and trained personnel on DOD requirements.
. Performed computer software maintenance functions.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2008 SQ QAQC Tester Non-Profit
-2009
2007- SW Tester Department of Homeland Security
2008
2002 Sr. Software QA MILSATCOM Comm. Planning and GMD
-2007 project
1999-2006 Software Tester E-Business Network Calling Service
1997-1999 Systems US Space Command Satellite contract
Administrator project
1996-1999 Software U.S.A.F. Defense Satellite Systems
Programmer
/Software Tester
1991-1996 Computer Operator Cheyenne Mountain Software Test
Facility
1977-1988 Computer Operator United States Air Force
EDUCATION
B.S. in Management Information Systems from Colorado Technical
University
A.S. in Computer Science from Denver Technical College
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