Kamara E. Irvin-Reese
South Holland, Illinois 60473 ~ 708-***-****
Professional Summary:
Information technology (IT) profession with more than four (4) years of
experience performing unit testing within web and client server
applications; proficient in developing test strategies and plans and
execution of projects using manual and automated tools; skilled in unit
integration, regression, related, direct performance and system testing;
possess significant software development experience including planning,
specifications, development, design acceptance and implementation; and
solid written and verbal communication skills
Technical Skills Summary:
Operating Systems Languages Databases
Windows 95/98/2000 Java Script MS Access
HTML MSSQL Server 7 &
2000
Bugzilla
Software
WinRunner WinRar Lightyear
Mercury Quick Test (Automation MS Publisher MS Visio
Testing)
MS Office MS Project MS Excel
Photoshop
Professional Skills Summary:
. General knowledge of Mercury Quick Test Automation testing
. Reviewing requirements, Technical specifications and documentation to
gain a thorough understanding of the programs and processes to be
certified
. Writing Integration, System and Performance test plans
. Preparing functional specifications and documenting enhancement
requests
. Decomposing functional and technical requirements and development of
test plans, test cases and test scripts
. Analyze systems design and technical specification and develop test
cases to cover overall functionality
. Creating and Executing test scenarios, verifying actual results match
expected results
Professional Work Experience:
Shared Marketing services
Quality Assurance Analyst April 2008 - Present
. Contribute to diagnosis and resolution through identification of the
specific circumstances
in which the system fails, based on knowledge of the application
functionality, and log and
data review.
. Identify ancillary problems which arise due to primary errors.
. Directly interact with users or customer support representatives as
issues are escalated.
. Identify, track, report on and make recommendations regarding ongoing
technical issues
and customer needs and requests.
. Intake and either handle or redirect emails to generic support email
address.
Softscape, Inc.
Quality Assurance Analyst January 2004- November
2007
Softscape is on the cutting edge of advanced technology for improving human
capital management and government case management. With global customers
across 46 countries representing millions of workers, Softscape continues
to add leading Global 2000 and government organizations to our success
stories.
. Spearheaded testing of Softscape product lines, including
AchievementPlus, WorkforcePlus and CaseOne
. Tested security and field changes to ensure reflection of software
enhancements and bug fixes
. Made testing protocol a structured process by creating quality
assurance policy for the team
. Monitored testing processes and refined guidelines as needed
. Coordinated defect resolutions with engineering, consulting and
technical support using Bugzilla
. Served as liaison between technical and non -technical personnel
. Developed and executed test cases with the technical specifications,
test plans and functional specifications
. Involved with the life cycle of CaseOne (Some BA work was required)
. Reviewed and edited user documentation, training plans and curriculum.
Assisted business analyst with developing and applying evaluation to
the process
. Wrote test status reports
. Developed automated tests scripts, defining scenarios and procedures
to test the performance applications
. Prepared test final reports that included evaluation and
recommendations regarding software releases and their deployment into
UAT and Production
. Packaged and released patch fixes for existing software products
Unique Temporary Services ~ Ada S. McKinley East Campus
Secretary December 2002- September 2003
. Distributed all incoming phone calls and mail into the center
. Tracked office expenses and created monthly reports for the principal
. Prepared invoices and accounts receivable, payable and banking reports
. Created and maintained file management system
. Provided advanced support to the Assistant Principal
. Made independent decisions within established guidelines and supported
teachers with organizational details
. Coordinated and scheduled appointments and made travel arrangements
. Oversaw budget management and workflow scheduling
CHAC The Section 8 Program
FSS/Mobility Secretary November 1999 - September 2002
. Processed security deposit loans and loan request for Section 8
voucher recipients
. Managed and maintained the distribution of DCFS vouchers, housing
location papers and re-certification
. Managed and maintained monthly reports for distribution of delinquent
loans (getting Section 8 over half of the loan money back)
. Created and produced monthly departmental newsletters along with
additional clerical duties
United HealthCare of Illinois
Contract System Specialist December 1996- November 1999
. Performed System, Integration, Security and Access level testing
. Tested numerous reports that were generated weekly and monthly
. Used SQL Queries for database maintenance of Provider demographics,
their affiliates, contracts and fee schedules
. Knowledge of Reading and Understanding Provider and Hospital Contracts
. Created and Tested accuracy of all data information from various
provider directories
. Terminated and deleted providers from various databases that did not
meet established criteria
. Prepared test reports, evaluate and communicate decisions and impact
on whether the release can be deployed into production
Support Coordinator
. Customer Service to several thousand patients providing Medicare and
Medicaid Authorization through inbound calls
. Responsible for Pre-Certifications for different product lines
. General Office duties
Data System Specialists
. Responsible for data input and data maintenance of physician's
credentials within the organization
. Input physicians applications for Approval
. Monitored all physician data systems, keying data pertaining to
medical malpractice insurance, Sites and Ancillary Providers
Education:
University of Phoenix Currently Enrolled
Illinois State University Normal/Bloomington, Illinois