Malik L. Mathis
*** ********* ** [pic] West Deptford, NJ 08086 [pic] Phone: 856-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging QA Analyst position in a growth oriented company with
potential and varied responsibilities for advancements.
Salary Requirement: 30,000-40,000 yr
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Performed System Testing, Regression Testing, Database Testing,
Integration Testing, Functionality testing, Compatibility/Device based
testing
. Experience in Educational, Mortgage, and Mobile gaming industry.
. Experience in developing and maintaining test artifacts including Test
Plans, Test Cases, Bug Reports, Bugs using Test Director, Mercury Quality
Center, JIRA
. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
. Knowledge of Database architecture, concepts and SQL Server
implementation
. Maintain positive communications and working relationships at all
business levels.
. Ability to learn new technologies and challenging concepts quickly and
implement them.
. Ability to work productively and effectively in a team as well as
individually.
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Exam 070-431: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance
*Currently pursuing SQL Database Administrator 2008 certification
EDUCATION
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 12/2007
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Testing Tools: Mercury Quality Center, QTP 9.0, JIRA
Scripting Languages: ActionScript
Programming Languages: C++, SQL, HTML, XML
Software Applications: SQL Server 2005/2008, Microsoft Office 07, VMware,
Visual Studio 2005/2008, Adobe Flash CS3
Databases: SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle
Operating Systems: MS Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP/Vista
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oberon Media Inc New York, NY 10/2008 - 12/2009
QA Tester - Mobile Games
* Tested games against published NSTL carrier standards.
* Followed a test plan for wireless software applications across
multiple handsets
* Reporting graphical errors to designers and any playability or
innovative changes to developers.
* Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
* Performed manual testing techniques (Black box, Compatibility/Device,
Regression, GUI, Sanity, Smoke, Usability, Functionality, Load, and
Soak).
* Responsible for innovative game playability, graphics quality and bug
free mobile games.
* Log defects and software issues into a defect tracking database
(JIRA).
PHH Mortgage Mount Laurel, NJ 7/2008-10/2008
QA Analyst Tester - Contract
* Tested web based application that provides home mortgages and
refinance solutions.
* Developed and updated manual test cases and test plans to ensure
quality applications.
* Analyzed client requirements in order to create effective test plans,
test cases and to ensure the client's needs are being met.
* Presented status reports as necessary.
* Communicated with developers for functionality bugs in the web and
client applications.
* Created concise test cases tailored to standards and unique client
specifications.
* Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates
* Performance testing on server and web portal.
* Updated, executed and maintain test scripts in Mercury QC.
* Worked closely with development to identify what test coverage was
needed from each build of the application in an Agile Development
Environment.
* Extensive testing in multiple environments to ensure revision control.
* Worked with developers to create test scenario for white box testing.
* Tested software applications for defects and usability.
* Analyzed application, system, and security errors. Log defects and
software issues into a defect tracking database (Mercury Quality
Center).
Apex Learning Philadelphia, PA 1/2008
- 7/2008
QA Tester/Production Assistant - Contract
* Tested a web based application that provides online learning solutions
for credit recovery, remediation, alternative schools, distance
learning, and exam preparation.
* Created weekly QA defect reports.
* Basic HTML programming
* Tested Flash Games & Presentations throughout educational internet
application using defined test plans.
* Communicated with developers for any cosmetic or functionality bugs in
the web pages.
* Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
* Performed manual testing techniques (Black box, User Acceptance,
Regression, GUI, Sanity, Smoke, Usability, End-to-End).
* Created testing metrics using MS-Excel.
Keywords: SDLC, Web Services, AUT, XML, Store Procedures, Views, FTS, SQL
Profiler, DTA, Backup and Recovery, Database
Mirroring