Quality Assurance Project

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BRANDON N. VALDEZ

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time entry-level position in the field of Computer Science.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Programming Languages:

Visual Basic, Java (JDK 1.2 Beta 2), C/C++, HTML, VHDL, Ada, Fortran, Pascal, Assembly, and BASICOperating Systems:

Windows 95/95a/95b/98/NT, Windows 3.1x, Mac OS 7.5.1-8.6, MS-DOS, and UNIX (IRIX)Applications:

Borland C++ 4.0/4.5, MS Access 2.0/97, MS Visual Basic 5.0 (SP3), MS Visual C++ 5.0, MS Office 97, MS Project 2.0, ORCAD, FTP, and Telnet

EDUCATION

2/94 - 5/98

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (5/98)

California State University Long Beach - Long Beach, CA

3.85 Grade Point AverageRecipient of College of Engineering Honor Graduate Award in Computer SciencePresident's Honor List (6), Dean's Honor List (1)Related Coursework Electives

Internet Applications Using JavaObject-Oriented Programming in C++Additional Coursework

Languages:

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Fundamentals of JapaneseOther:

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Computers-Ethics & Society, Technical WritingCourse-Related Accomplishments

Designed 32-bit Windows application "Gradebook 98" using Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 (SP3). Application provided graphical interface (GUI) for management of classroom rosters, assignments, and grades stored in Microsoft Access 97 .mdb database format.Developed DOS compiler in C using recursive descent approach. Compiler translated code written in subset of C++ language into psuedo-Assembly code.Simulated various computer system architectures using VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) environment. Simulated models included single and multi-processing, RISC processing, and pipeline architectures.

9/89 - 12/93

El Camino Community College - Torrance, CA

3.18 Grade Point AverageRelated Coursework

Additional Coursework

Languages:

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Elementary French (I,II), Elementary Spanish IMathematics:

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Single Variable Calculus and Analytic Geometry (I,II), Multi-Variable Calculus, Differential

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Equations with Linear AlgebraElectronics:

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Direct and Alternating Currents, Active Devices and Related Circuits, Mathematics for Electronics (I,II)Physics:

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp Mechanics of Solids, Fluids, Heat, and Sound, Electricity, Optics and Modern PhysicsCourse-Related Accomplishments

Built a breadboard-mounted AM radio. Project required use of electronic equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, and meters, as well as basic wiring and soldering skills.

EXPERIENCE

8/98-present

Havas Interactive - Torrance, CA

Software Quality Assurance Tester/Assistant Lead Analyst

Installed software in test to servers, workstations, and stand-alone PCs.Tested software for functionality, usability, stability, content, and performance using both pre-defined as well as ad hoc strategies.Documented software 'bugs' encountered during testing in database for further investigation and review by development teams.Aided in design of application-specific testing strategies used by testers.Coordinated efforts of testers with producers, programmers, and management.

2/89 - 5/89

Northrop Aircraft Division - Hawthorne, CA

High School Involvement Program (HIP)

Computer Programmer Assistant

Assisted in maintenance of Reflex database containing status logs of current department projects.Generated and distributed department project reports from Reflex database for use in weekly briefing sessions attended by department managers, project leaders, and staff.Additional duties involved filing and word processing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Designed numerous web pages for personal use and enjoyment using self-taught basic HTML skills.Developed database using Microsoft Access 2.0 for use in keeping track of home video collection.

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