Benedict "Ben" Bautista

Colorado Springs, CO

719-***-****

abxu4l@r.postjobfree.com

Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst / Engineer

"Just call me Buster": Quickly understand any IT or business challenge, lead collaborative strategy development, and execute solution across dispersed teams and multiple technology platforms.

17 years' experience as quality assurance analyst, software engineer, and trainer for leading DoD contractors.

DSS Top Secret Clearance / SSBI dated 3/11/2008 (PR in progress) and distinguished military service record.

Also contribute deep and broad skill set, including:

Requirements Analysis

SQL

Testing

Troubleshooting

Data Migration

Technical Support

Training Development

Software Development

Quality Center

System Administrator

Project Management

Process Improvement

PHACIL, INC.

Fort Collins, CO

2011-2013

Government contractor providing diversified services to both the civilian and defense markets.

SR. QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST-Analyze, interpret, and test customer requirements. Identify, analyze, and document defects. Create and develop golden data in SQL.

Ensure timely project delivery by providing subject matter expertise. For example:

Enable the development and delivery of a conservation planning software application that serves millions of land owners USDA NRCS is replacing their conservation planning process with a web-based, geospatially-oriented, conservation planning and financial assistance software application.

Challenge

Analyze, understand, and envision the creation of a unique and innovative use of geospatial software for conservation planning from dozens of requirements documents.

Solution

Deconstruct and interrelate requirements descriptions from numerous source documents. Shared compilations and use cases on a Wiki-based web-application.

Challenge

Analyze and test an automated data migration process that will serve as the transition from the legacy application to the new conservation planning application.

Solution

Learn SQL in order to create data for the specific data handling conditions and reviewed migration results.

Results

Requirements analyses provided foundation for creation of the software specifications and ultimately software development.

Developed intricate SQL queries to both inject and analyze complex relational data records (including geospatial operations) in support of national data migration effort.

Successfully, tested and delivered the complex migration SQL code.

EVERGREEN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES & L-3 COMMUNICATIONS

Washington, DC

2003-2011

Evergreen, a 100-employee boutique firm, won the contract from L3 Communications, a major defense contractor, in 2009.

PROJECT MANAGER (SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER)--Coordinate efforts of 10 technical teams. Deliver Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) reports for Congressional budget submission. Ensure security compliance and maintain background investigation records and processes. Personally administer systems for personnel location assignment and 3 versions of the emergency notification system.

-Created central database synchronizing 4 data repositories using a combination of tools to include MS Access and SQL.

-Facilitated team discussions and created/presented regular status briefings to senior program manager.

-As system administrator, configured, populated, implemented, and operated the MIR3 Intelligent Notification System.

-Developed organizational procedures and user documentation and delivered hands-on training.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Rosslyn (Arlington), VA

2002-2003

Leading government-customer service provider offering systems engineering, technical, and managed services in the areas of C41SR, acquisition and logistics, readiness, national security, citizen safety, healthcare, and energy solutions.

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER/TEAM LEADER--Delivered independent verification and validation (IV&V) testing for State Department's Consular Affairs (CA) Office. Co-created solutions with developers. Authored and co-authored automated test scripts.

-Identified and reported numerous software defects and observations.

-Helped streamline testing of web-based visa applications and led testing for Immigrant Visa Information system for rollout.

-Enhanced 10 immigration-related applications by implementing action-based testing (ABT) structured programming with automated scripts.

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS (FORMERLY TITAN CORPORATION)

Merrifield, VA

1998-2002

Titan was a major DoD contractor supplying IT, support services, and communications solutions typically totaling 9 figures per contract.

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER--Recruited following success with challenging project as Integration Engineer. Performed full cycle IV&V testing for USPS, from identifying requirements to coordinating with vendors to create solutions. Developed 67+ automated test scripts.

-Improved programming methodology by designing data-dynamic test scripts and identifying numerous software defects.

-Increased test sample capacity up to 100% and sped creation of automated test scripts by self-taught Mercury WinRunner.

-Tripled test script development efficiency by spearheading transition from record and playback to modular programming methodology.-Team earned certificate of achievement in 2000 and 2001 for contributions to the USPS POS One IV&V program.

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS (FORMERLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS CONTROL, INC.)

Charleston, SC

1995-1998

Integrated Systems Control was a specialized firm focused on providing IT solutions and training to the US Navy.

SOFTWARE INSTRUCTOR/IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEER--Trained 116+ senior military and civilian personnel. Co-authored teacher's guide, students' guide, and test materials. Developed mission-critical databases, Navy planning documents, and budgets and financial documents.

Reinvigorated Training Program With Fresh Perspective and New Methodologies

Upon hire, prepared for training as teacher's assistant by independently reviewing course materials and experimenting with system.

Challenge

Upon arriving to class to observe for the first time, learned supervisor was ill and could not lead the class, which is usually taught by 2 instructors.

Solution

With no prior teaching experience, led first days of class alone, teaching senior military personnel who were impressed with the demonstrated level of expertise.

-Quickly achieved expert status among peers, supervisors, and students, earning additional training responsibilities.

-Transformed 2-week training course into 3-5 day session by restructuring the approach. Received commendation.

-Supported US Navy Technical Evaluation by leading ad-hoc refresher course aboard USS SAIPAN.

EARLY CAREER: As US Army combat engineer and company clerk, earned SWASM w/Bronze Service Star and 3 Army Achievement Medals. Gained foundational experience in delivering optimal performance in high-pressure situations. Demonstrated process improvement skills, single-handedly performing tasks that usually required 4+ men by developing efficient preparation techniques.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science, Polytechnic Institute of NYU; Farmingdale, NY (Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Member)

Professional Development Courses:

-MIR3 Administrator Training

-Rational Unified Process (RUP) Fundamentals

-Rational TeamTest Fundamentals for Functional Testing

Quickly achieve expert level with any technology. For example:

-SQL

-Microsoft Office Suite

-MS Visio

-IBM Rational Suite including ClearCase, Robot, and TestManager

Very Respectfully,

Ben abxu4l@r.postjobfree.com://www.linkedin.com/in/benvbautista/

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