Quality Assurance Project Manager

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Tara

JacobsSystems Programmer

Tara Jacobs Cell: 602-***-**** Telephone: 602-***-****

**** * ********* *** *******, AZ 85015 Email: **********@***.***

SUMMARY

Experienced software designer and developer with a successful history of designing, implementing, and integrating both small and large scale applications using various technologies including, but not limited to data driven, enterprise and web-based solutions. In addition pays considerable attention to user interface design, accessibility (section 508 compliance), multimedia, best-practices, and standards-compliant code. As a worker believes that every problem has a solution and every solution is within reach.

PROJECTS Developed custom data controls for interface use across multiple platforms within company Planned and developed data driven web applications with integrated security for client application management Developed database applications for state reporting, business reporting, client analysis reporting, and maintaining workflow/workflow data Project manager/developer for online compliance application In-depth study in advanced multi-browser and object-oriented JavaScript, SQL application development, Exchange Server development, Access application development, XML and XSLT Developed custom reports with roles based security profiles for client access Developed data transfer files with ftp access Created and maintained Helpdesk to include the custom needs of the company as well as the user

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SKILL SUMMARY Advanced knowledge of stored procedures, SQL Queries, database design, and reporting services Advanced knowledge client/server, web-based and data driven applications Experienced in Full Life Cycle of system development including User Interface Analysis, System Design, Software Implementation, System Integration, Quality Assurance and Testing, Configuration Management, Site Installation, and User Training Exceptionally strong sense of aesthetics in co-operation with usability and attention to detail Proven leadership, motivational, time-management, communication, and analytical skills Excels in team collaboration and solution brainstorming

LANGUAGES

VB.NET, C#, Java, C++, HTML, SQL, VB6, XML, ActionScript, VBA, ASP, JavaScript

TECHNOLOGIES

Reporting Services, SQL Server (6.0-2008), Sybase, Infomaker, .Net Framework (including 3.5), ASP.NET, LINQ, AJAX, DTS Packaging, Powerbuilder, Web Services, CSS, T-SQL, SASI, cSASI, SSIS, MVC, TCP/IP, CISCO

CONCEPTS

Object Oriented Design/analysis, Data Warehouse Systems, Database Design, stored procedures, Business Analyst, N-Tier Application Development

EDUCATION

Ongoing - Maricopa Community College - System Information Systems - GPA: 3.5

1996 - University of Southwestern Louisiana - BMED - GPA: 2.9

CAREER EXPERIENCE

The Insurance Professionals, Scottsdale AZ

Applications Support Engineer - July 2007 - Present The Insurance Professionals August 2006 Present Applications Support Engineer Scottsdale, AZ SQL Coding and Queries, Data Mapping and database maintenance Web Programming including Web Applications/Website Programming, Maintenance, Graphic Design and Manipulation for Internet/Intranet Implemented C++, VB, and .NET ad-hoc programs Data Feed Projects, process mapping Setting Up, Updating and Maintaining Project Management logs Help, Database programming Analyzing Data integrity including writing/updating validation procedures Statutory reporting Quality assurance and testing SQL queries/Report coding/Forms coding

Laveen Elementary School District, Laveen AZ

Computer Science Instructor - Aug 2006 - July 2007 Taught academic, social and motor skills to elementary and junior high students Instructed students in keyboarding and office skills Instructed advanced students in javascript, html, visual basic programming Developed and maintained database for user permission Onsite Network administrator and Help Desk Support

US Airways, Phoenix, AZ

Admin/Timekeeper/Quality Assurance - July 2005 - Aug 2006 Testing code, reporting and tracking bugs in bug-tracker Assisted developers in resolving coding issues Responsible for maintaining attendance records for department, creating and maintaining metrics to observe trends in attendance Created and maintained flowcharts, for operational and training purposes Developing queries based on data from Mapper, SCEPTRE, the Data Warehouse, Oracle Discover and SQL databases to create reports for presentation as well as general access Maintaining and updating Data to be used for purposes of manpower Provided training for Material Handling personnel in areas of technology as needed

Osborn Elementary School District, Phoenix AZ

Instructor - Aug 2000 - July 2005 Taught academic, social and motor skills to elementary and junior high students Organized program to fulfill a need for students requiring additional assistance outside the classroom Recognized the need for appropriate pacing and delay time to ensure all students understood Developed innovative curriculum to instruct individual students, groups and classes of 70+ students Prepared objectives, goals and outlines for courses of study and assisted in developing curriculum Created and maintained Departmental Web site

East Baton Rouge Parish School District, Baton Rouge LA

Instructor - Jan 1996 - July 2000 Identified student's individualism and developed curriculum to accommodate different learning styles, maximizing student comprehension Reviewed numerous classroom assessment methods and techniques-adapted by the school board Prepared weekly programs for events under strict deadlines Organized fundraisers, maintained budget, choreographed mass transportation for students

OTHER INTEREST Educational Software Development Graphic and digital art mediums Database Design, Data warehousing, and data mining

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