Quality Assurance Project Manager

Ralph Ray

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ******* ******

City: Shady Side

State: MD

Zip: 20764

Country: USA

Phone: 443-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $84,000

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Job History / Details:

RALPH E. RAY, JR

1621 Winters Ave. ~ Shady Side, MD 20764-9718

Phone: 240-***-**** *********@********.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Quality Assurance Test Lead and Software Test Engineer with more than 25 years of experience supporting critical web, Mainframe and client-server applications on UNIX, IBM Mainframe and Windows systems. Known for taking ownership of projects and establishing standards, processes, and metrics. Extensive experience in all aspects of the software QA lifecycle, including performance baseline creation, regression testing, test script writing, use of automated test tools, documentation and configuration management, and systems support. Recognized for attention to detail; recipient of 3 "Performance Awards" from the IRS regarding testing efforts. Current MBI Clearance.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Hardware: IBM/PC, PS/2, IBM System/3, IBM 360/370, AS/400 RISC, 9370, S/390, Z900, UNISYS

Platforms: Workstation, Client Server, Web-based Systems, Mainframe, Windows 7/98/XP/ME/NT/2000 and Vista, UNIX, MS/DOS, OS/390, AS/400, MVS, VSE, VM

Languages: SQL, DQL, SQL/Plus, LAN, Lotus Notes, WordPerfect, MSOffice, Word, ProTerm, Telnet, MQSeries, Excel, TicToc, Track1, Assembler (IBM), COBOL, FORTRAN, PL/1, SYNCSORT, OS/JCL, IBM OS Utilities, TSO CLIST, ISPF, REXX, BookManager, Bookmaster, INQUIRE, VS/Script, VB/Script, MS Project, OfficeVision, UNIX, PAIRS, XML

Testing Tools: HP Quality Center, Rational Test Manager/ClearQuest/ClearCase/Robot/RequisitePro, QMF, Test Script Language, TestDirector, Workstation Interactive Test Tool (WITT), WinRunner, Quick Test Pro, ProcessMaster, SPUFI, Application Lifestyle Management, DBVisualizer, MKS Integrity Client

Telecom: Internet/Intranet, Telnet, TSO, CICS, WYLBUR, CMS, RJE, RSCS, ROSCOE

Databases: ORACLE, DB2, IMS, DATACOM, INQUIRE

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Testing Leadership: At Northrop Grumman led a team to test all IRS online infrastructure applications.

Specialized Testing: Acted in a key role for challenging IRS security testing. Traveled to West Virginia and tested IRS security features on the UNIX system.

Platform Testing: Instrumental in rigorous testing of US Postal Mailing software on 7 different operating platforms. This required proficiency in each operating system.

Documentation and Training: Selected by TEKsystems management as lead documentation reviewer. Trained new employees in process and procedures and wrote standard operating procedures for TEKsystems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

employed by G&B Solutions, Inc. at Computer Science Corporation, Woodlawn, MD Jan 2011-Sep 2012

Contractor / Validation Specialist

* Wrote SQL to validate the COBOL Validation program for the Social Security Administration (SSA) DB2 Integrity project, executed SQL against DB2 using DBVisualizer

* Wrote validation plans for the SSA Employer Balancing Intranet Processing System(EBIPS)

* Tested the SSA AccuWage and AccuW2c processing systems

employed by BDSGroup, Inc. at New Carrollton, MD Aug 2010-Oct 2010

Contractor / Systems Analyst / Programmer

* Supported the Internal Revenue Service CADE 2 Modernization Test Team

* Created User Acceptance Testing Documentation

American Family Life Assurance Company, self employed Jan 2010-Mar 2010

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employed by TEKSYSTEMS at LOCKHEED MARTIN, Woodlawn, MD Jul 2005-Sep 2009

Contractor / Systems Analyst / Programmer

* Supported the Social Security Administration web-based Electronic Disability (eDib) System in a SQL, Oracle, Mainframe DB2 environment.

* Performed baseline establishment for regression testing on new enhancements and functionalities.

* Created WinRunner test scripts and modified existing scripts to accommodate new functionality.

* Authored team operating procedures and created detailed processes, procedures and scripts for team use.

* Tested releases of eDib software using WinRunner automated test scripts; analyzed data, identified trends and assisted in tracking resolutions and converted WinRunner scripts to Quick Test Pro.

* Modified Test Script Language (TSL) when applicable; authored and executed new test scripts using Quick Test Professional.

* Executed QTP scripts against the Electronic Disability (eDib) System in standalone mode as well as through HP Quality Center.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN IT, New Carrolton, MD Apr 2001-May 2005

Contractor / Senior Test Engineer

* Supported IRS by testing web applications, infrastructure applications, and database projects in DB2, UNIX and Windows 2000 environment using the Rational Suite of products.

* Mentored junior team members and informally trained in processes and procedures.

* Partnered with technical leaders to identify and institute best practices to ensure accurate testing operations.

* Authored and maintained documentation for team purposes.

Primary Projects:

IRS Government Acceptance: Tested engineering changes to the Master File and Customer Account Data Engine (CADE) in a DB2, mainframe environment. Also tested UNIX security infrastructure.

IRS Modernization Project, CADE: Tested all modifications made to the IRS DB2 Master Files and all processes dealing with support of the Master Files.

IRS Modernization Project, E-Services: Test Engineer for web applications including Disclosure Authorization, Transcript Delivery System, Electronic Account Resolution, Registration, and TIN Matching.

IRS Modernization Project: Led team to test all Infrastructure Applications for the project (STIR IA Test Lead). Performed testing for configurations of Netegrity SiteMinder, Policy Servers, eTrust, Vignette, and MQSeries.

GROUP 1 SOFTWARE, Lanham, MD Aug 2000-Jan 2001

Senior Test Specialist

* Tested emergency product fixes for multiple products on multiple platforms.

* Installed and executed postal software on UNIX, NT, UNISYS, VMS, AS/400, MVS, VSE.

* Wrote test plans and procedures and mentored junior team members.

SETA, Newington, VA Feb 2000-Jul 2000

Technical Lead & Senior Consultant to U.S. Customs

* Led teams in support of the Automated Broker Interface system and the International Trade Prototype system, a multitiered system with web-based front end using UNIX message processing to interface with Oracle Server databases as well as Datacom on mainframe.

* Wrote and executed test plans and SQL/DQL scripts; reviewed and approved all test plans/cases.

INTERIM TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS, Newington, VA Jan 1999-Feb 2000

Senior Consultant to U.S. Customs

* Tested the International Trade Prototype system, an n-tier system consisting of web-based front end using UNIX message processing to Oracle Server and mainframe DB2 databases.

* Wrote SQL/Plus scripts and managed UNIX switching functions; performed Y2K and normal testing.

Senior Consultant to MCI Corporation

* Tested new business systems consisting of server-based midrange applications connected to DB2 relational databases. Also performed Y2K testing.

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LANDMARK SYSTEMS CORPORATION, McLean, VA June 1995-Dec 1998

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

* Tested all mainframe products, e.g., TMON/MVS, TMON/CICS, TMON/VTAM, TMON/DB2, TMON/DBCTL, TMON/MQSeries, all VSE products as well as NaviPlex and Navigraph, workstation client server products with mainframe connectivity. Y2K certified all mainframe products.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, McLean, VA Mar 1993-June 1995

Senior Consultant to HUD

* Performed product evalution, product seminar presentation, Hitachi and UNISYS technical mainframe support, Y2K adaption of COBOL programs accessing DB2 and IMS databases, performed SQL script maintenance.

COMSYS TECHNICAL SERVICES Feb 1992-Mar 1993

Senior Consultant to MCI World Headquarters

* Tested stock opTion system.

Senior Consultant to IBM

* Project Manager for BookManager development.

INFODATA SYSTEMS. INC. Aug 1981-Jan 1992

Senior Consultant to Central Intelligence Agency

* Developed intelligence gathering system using mainframe ISPF, REXX, CLIST.

Manager, Quality Assurance Design

* Managed a team of testers testing INQUIRE, an object-oriented text management database.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Blacksburg, VA

Courses toward Mathematics

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER PROFESSIONS, Silver Spring, MD

Courses towards BAL, ALC, COBOL, FORTRAN, RPG

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