Ronald J Priebe
Raleigh, NC *7613
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Summary of Experience:
Over twelve years of software testing experience.
Ten years of test case creation, test plan creation, and execution.
Twelve years of waterfall testing methodology.
Seven years of SQL scripting.
Around one year of experience with automated testing tools.
Three years of creating test cases for automation, and reviewing test
results (functional and
load/performance).
Formal training on performing effective product reviews.
Four years of reviewing product requirements and designs.
Five years of process improvement/implementation.
Nine months of configuration management.
Technical Skills:
Databases: MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres.
SQL Tools: PSQL, Toad, PL/SQL, SQLPlus.
Test Tools: Selenium, Quick Test Pro, Badboy, JMeter, OpenSTA.
Test Case Repositories: HP/Mercuty, Compuware products.
Code Bases: Java, .net.
Repositories: Subversion.
Other: ssh, scp/pscp, VPN connection, Putty, vi editor.
Experience:
QA/QC Lead Artuslabs, Inc.
2009-Present
Performed quality assurance and quality control activities on web
application.
Performed configuration management and deployment of software builds
on test servers
and customer upgrades.
Created test plans and test cases.
Organized the QA function within a start up organization.
Write and execute SQL scripts (database validation, update records
regarding configuration).
Environment includes Linux, Mac, all web browsers, Windows, Subversion
repository,
databases (Oracle, SQL Server and Postgres).
Evaluation of automated testing tools.
Second level support for customer issues (reproducing and tracking to
fixing and
deployment).
Post deployment validation.
QA Analyst Covisint/ProviderLink
2005-2009
Started the QA function within a startup.
Performed full testing activities on a web application.
Performed system integration testing with third parties and customer
applications.
Created many test plans and over two thousand test cases.
Worked with various automated testing tools and led the efforts for
performance testing.
Reviewed requirements and design documents.
Wrote and executed SQL scripts.
Significantly improved the quality of the delivered product to all
customers.
Implemented processes that improved efficiency and improved
communication.
Provided QA time estimates to the project timelines.
Environment with Windows, Linux, IE and Firefox browsers, Subversion
repository, databases
Oracle and MySQL, HL7 messaging.
Post deployment validation.
QA Analyst Blue Cross Blue Shield NC
2004-2005
Performed full testing on assigned applications.
Worked to increase use of software tools, including test repository
and functional tools
(HP/Mercury products).
Improved the quality of the product where one application that would
have defects when
delivered was delivered with no defects.
Coordinated and executed integration testing with third party
applications.
Environment with mainframe, client server, various databases.
QA Analyst Misys Healthcare
2002-2004
Performed full testing on healthcare EHR software product.
Led the testing effort to move the product to support a Windows
server and to HL7
messaging.
Wrote and executed many test cases.
Exposure to automated testing tools.
Wrote and executed SQL scripts, including providing scripts that
allowed training personnel
to have base data setup quickly.
Worked with the implementation team to develop a training deployment
that maximized
training time over setup time.
Worked with wireless devices and performed testing with wireless
devices.
Used Citrix and RDP connections for testing.
Environment Windows, Sun-Solaris Unix, database SQL Server, client
server.
QA Analyst Hiddenmind Technology
2000-2002
Performed full testing on software developer kit.
Used tool to create XML scripts to deploy to wireless devices.
Tested wireless communication and wireless printing.
Helped to add process and structure to the QA team.
QA Engineer BuildNet
2000
Tested product and communication with third party products.
Coordinated efforts with groups in other offices to deploy software
and expedite issues with
each group.
Product was a Business to Business E-Commerce tool for the home
building industry.
Delivered a product that was production ready.
QA Consultant
1999-2000
Worked with Progressive Software to complete testing on a labor
scheduling and forecasting
application.
Provided the necessary knowledge from the original development team to
the new
development team.
Senior QA Analyst Progressive Software
1997-1999
Full software testing for the back of the house applications (cash
management, inventory,
payroll, labor scheduling and forecasting) for restaurant software
application.
Worked with Fortune 100 clients to insure products met their
specifications.
Insured features that existed were always present became tested and
documented.
Information Systems Coordinator Masonry Reinforcing Corporation of
America
1992-1997
Cost Accountant First Technology Safety Systems
1995-1997
Education
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
Finance Concentration
1988
References:
Professional references available upon request.