Career Summary
Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE), also holding a degree in
Computer Science from the University of Dortmund, Germany.
Experienced in manual software testing over a diverse range of industries
and applications. Skilled communicator, adept at collaborating with team
members to align business goals with technology and report errors to
project team to ensure proper resolution-handling. Well-versed in several
software development languages, such as SQL and Microsoft VisualBASIC.
Proficient in identifying application and system-level defects as well as
preparing and communicating associated application and system defect
reports, along with subsequent repair status; communicating with team
members in both English and German languages.
Employment Summary
COMPUWARE Primary responsibility: Software Test Consultant
Milwaukee, Mostly used at client site in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Creation of manual test cases (including analysis of
06-2008 requirement coverage).
to Maintenance and Execution of Manual tests.
04-2010 Test data base analysis.
Also used as QA for a 4-men Compuware Solutions team (water
heater software).
Also used at client site in Detroit, Michigan to create test
cases for automotive software.
http://www.compuware.com
BCA Primary responsibility: Software Tester
Neuss, Provided in-house software testing and support to car
Germany auctioning company.
03-2007 Evaluated and introduced HP/Mercury QTP.
to Created functional library for QTP to simulate user
05-2008 activities.
Collaborated with team members to perform initial problem
analysis and to report errors.
Supported auctioning staff during simulated auctions before
live auction launch and during first live auctions.
Evaluated system and software performance during
customer-acceptance testing; assisted in determining whether
errors occurred with the application or with the end user.
Maintained and tracked resolution of errors.
http://www.autoauktionen.de
Jcatalog Primary responsibility: Software Tester
Software AG Tested web-based catalog software.
Implemented quality assurance testing process using Perfect
Dortmund, Tracker and defined JIRA workflow; working to minimize
Germany technology defects and met client specifications.
10-2001 Communicated product defects to third-party vendors, working
to with vendors through repair and retesting cycles.
09-2006 Created comprehensive test cases and data; organized testing
activities with external development services outsourced to
Minsk.
Collaborated with team members to establish defect reporting
and handling process.
http://www.jcatalog.com
Pro DV Primary responsibilities: Software Developer
Dortmund, Developed forestry software and databases for fishing,
Germany hunting, & timber industries to manage equipment / materials
03-1999 and to support Internet sales / correspondence.
to Collaborated with team members within larger projects as well
09-2001 as within the individual setting; reporting directly to the
project manager.
http://www.prodv.com
IRKAS Primary responsibilities: Software Developer
Aachen, Was hired to debis, Aachen for the whole duration
Germany Worked as a developer on a web-based time tracking system
06-1998 (PROST) for use at debis (written in PL/SQL).
to
12-1998
IRKAS no longer exists
INS Primary responsibilities: Software Developer
Castrop-Raux Collaborated with other developers to work on a warehouse
el, Germany software (written in Delphi)
06-1997
to
10-1997
http://www.ins.de
Education & Credentials
Computer Science Degree
UNIVERSITY OF DORTMUND, DORTMUND, GERMANY
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
ASQ Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
Technical Proficiencies
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
Tools: JIRA, FogBugz, Perfect Tracker, Mercury QTP, OpenSTA
Languages: Delphi, PL/SQL, Microsoft VisualBASIC, and Centura