CHIOMA I. OFFURUM

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Frederick, MD 21703

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ac0uc2@r.postjobfree.com

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

A motivated self-starter, efficient and reliable Business/ System Analyst as well as Test and Evaluation (T&E) Specialist, Senior Test Engineer and Quality Assurance Specialist with over 17 years of experience supporting government projects. Proficient in all the different testing scenarios and possesses full understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of a software development project. Looking to continue to be successful as a System and Business Analyst as well as a senior Test Analyst.

SKILLS:

Perform business analyst role by attending customer meeting and capturing requirements for highly complex applications and resolving customer help desk tickets using complex SQL queries.

Over 17 years of performing senior level software testing and Quality Assurance by designing and developing test procedures and test scripts based on requirements relevant to test planning and creation and managing test defects.

Provide Testing and Evaluation (T&E) strategies, policies and procedures to Government projects

Perform analysis of documented user requirements and lead in the design of test plans in support of user requirements for moderately complex to complex software and IT systems.

Experience in conducting User Acceptance testing for customer.

EXPERIENCE

NJVC, Chantilly, VA October 2014 - Present

Test Engineer Specialist

Working with an integrated team of analysts, developers, and testers for Government client to support the development of an online customer interface, registration and scheduling system for Global Video Services (GVS). GVS is an enterprise grade service that provides video teleconferencing capabilities to desktop users. The service is offered to Department of Defense Mission Partners with a need to collaborate over a secured but unclassified and a classified, high quality video teleconference over NIPRNET and SIPRNET.

Serve as a test lead to ensure test cases are written, reviewed, and executed properly and the GVS application is thoroughly tested

Perform all phases of testing including Smoke, system/functional, integration, regression, UAT and performance

Integrate system level testing of software components and systems following the SDLC process to ensure a high degree of quality and for proper debugging and validating of Java/Java EE based code application software.

Create and maintain test case planning document to track all the test case status

Create test cases for the GVS application and ensure that the test cases are updated with new requirement

Interact with team members as well the client to gather/document requirements and attend daily SCRUM for team task update

Analyze logs, report test status and concerns in a proactive, consistent and accurate manner to bugzilla

Utilize VersionOne and JIRA agile project management platform for planning and tracking of project progress

IBM Global Solution, Annapolis Junction MD April 2014 – October 2014

IT Specialist

Providing testing for support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software applications/IT systems. Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection. Responsible for ensuring that the test design and documentation support all applicable clients standards time lines and budgets. Responsible for ensuring that testing conclusions and recommendations are fully supported by test results, and project managers are fully informed of testing status and application deviations from documented user requirements.

Experience analyzing requirements, designing test, plans and test procedures for changes/updates

Testing system for 508 Compliance

Document test analysis results for system enhancements and new functionality built using JAVA and Oracle E-Business Suite, testing for root cause of system issues.

Basic SQL Queries for Data Validation

Provide recommendation for LOE assessments for each of the required tests interface with System Engineer Team to fulfill and configure Test and Development Environments and Test data requirements

Create and Present Test Readiness Review (TRR) and IRR material for major releases

Prepare and submit a Test Analysis Report (TAR) for government approval.

Provide Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Section 508 Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, and Vulnerability Testing.

Testing tools includes (Rational Functional Tester (RFT), Rational Quality Manager (RQM), MQ Explorer, ClearQuest, Pasty, WinSCP.

American Systems, Fort Meade MD October 2013 – April 2014

Sr Joint Information Test Analyst

Provided Business Analyst role, testing analysis and test management support to high level Government projects. Supported the planning, executing, and reporting of developmental, operational, interoperability, and standards conformance/validation Testing and Evaluation (T&E), to include data collection and analysis. Supported the planning, executing, and reporting a combination of (based on project requirements).

Reviewed background information and researching specific techniques associated with piloting Joint Information Environment (JIE) mission threads.

Supported the validation the JIE test methodologies using mission threads and test case.

Researched and developed detailed methodologies on how to conduct qualitative assessments of technologies

Researched details of evaluation framework and related documents and methodologies being considered for piloting a mission thread.

Wrote a system level project Execution Approach Plan.

Generated a Plan of Action & milestone (POA&M) matrix for assessment activities.

Supported development and maintenance of briefings, tracks programs, schedules and products /deliverables.

Conducted analysis of U.S., Joint and Coalition systems, including analysis of related systems/capabilities and acquisition documents, to determine testability of system/interface requirements.

Analyzed result of test, suggest new methodologies, collected lessons learned and prepared a quick look report for the test or mission.

Mantech International, Chantilly VA April 2012 – October 2013

Senior Test Engineer

Developed test procedures, test plans, and test cases based on requirements relevant to test planning and creation. Worked closely with developers, managers, and subject matter experts during the entire life-cycle of the project. Participated in product requirements review sessions with business Analyst. Worked on an Agile based environment with daily stand up meeting or scrum and met weekly with customers for Business and Analysis/ Prototype Demo. Upload requirements and User stories into Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 SharePoint and link User stories and Test cases with requirement into the SharePoint. Understood customer needs, gave them top priority, and consistently delivered the best solution, and maintained positive long-term customer relationships.

Created User stories derived from high level requirements,

Created manual and automated test using Telerik test tool.

Communicated the business needs clearly to internal teams in the form of use-cases, sequence diagrams and process flows, as needed.

Developed functional and/or technical requirement specifications adhering to standard templates.

Demonstrated care, consideration, and respect for customers, Set priorities and manage time.

Constructively responded to change effectively, analyze and solve problems.

Served as senior IT and Quality Assurance specialist and consultant to senior management in support of organization wide IT policy.

CSC, Keanysville WV December 2005 – January 2012

System Analyst/ Test Engineer Leader

Developed test scripts and test cases based on requirements relevant to test planning and creation for US Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner License Application. Responsible for the development of test data to be used in performing the required tests and ensuring that testing conclusions and recommendations are fully supported by test results, and that project managers are fully informed on testing status and application deviations from documented user requirements. Possess solid knowledge of Operating Systems, and networking, strong knowledge of release procedures and software defect tracking, Solid proficiency in test effort estimation and tracking, and strong knowledge and experience with test methodologies, QA process, and software release cycle. Analyze and develop requirements and technical specifications for highly complex computer systems and computer system components from which programmers prepare detailed flow charts, programs, and tests. Perform both waterfall and Agile testing throughout the Software development process. Coordinate closely with programmers and DBAs to ensure proper implementation of program and system specifications. Meet with Project Officer to review requirements, discuss technical approaches, and to formulate plans for technical support. Experience as a rational functional tester using the IBM Rational test tool (Test Manager, ClearQuest and ClearCase) for writing and updating test scripts and running regression test. Used the test tool, Rational Quality Manager and ClearQuest to track milestones on the project. Used the Rational Team concert for tracking the subversion on test cases and test plans.

Properly executed test scripts and documentation of test results in test logs or defect tracking systems using Rational ClearQuest and Test Manager.

Performed Unit, integration, Regression, Performance, and Acceptance testing on C/C++, java, web, and Oracle environments.

Responsible for the analysis of test results, documents conclusions and make recommendations as supported by such analysis.

Programmed and Ran high level SQL queries to solve Helpdesk tickets and resolving trouble calls in response to user's requests.

Provided input and coordination to support development and implementation of enterprise wide testing activities, plans, processes, procedures, and standards.

Wrote moderately complex test plans for assigned projects. Maintain record of test progress, documents test results, prepares report and presents results as appropriate.

Reviewed user application system requirements documentation, design, defines and document unit and application test plans; transform test plans into test scripts and executes those scripts.

Participated in all phases of risk management assessment and software and hardware development.

Responsible for ensuring that the test designs and documentation support all applicable client, agency or industry standards, time lines and budgets.

Provided high level expertise in developing complex software applications involving new technologies, methods, concepts or approaches.

Prepared and deliver presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates and user representatives, and Government managers.

Analyzed aspects of proposed system modifications to fully identify impacts of changes to system and user interfaces, system usage and performance requirements, availability requirements, etc.

Performed required detail analysis of information management and data requirements.

Marriot International, Bethesda MD September 2005 – December 2005

Quality Assurance Specialist

Served as Quality Assurance Specialist for Marriott International corporate Website by writing manual test scripts/scenarios for visual Quality Assurance.

Executed and supported quality control, product testing and defect management on Product Development internet projects.

Executed product testing using manual test scripts to validate project requirements have been met.

Managed defects incurred throughout the product testing phase. Coordinated content-related defects through product testing. Developed, modified, applied and maintained quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished material or product.

Oversaw the implementation of methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.

Managed the design, inspections and testing of overall site and software. Performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

Alion Science and Technology, Alexandria VA February 2002 – September 2005

Assistant Programmer Analyst

Developed test plans and test procedures for modified code from the software engineers. Created product instructions, reference and maintenance manuals, articles, training materials, technical reports, catalogs, brochures, and on-line documentation and help systems. Created GUI Design using Visual Basic 6.0 for company project. Designed and developed complex engineering standards and tests to evaluate the function of products and systems. Captured requirements and create new Use Case models and system-level Use Cases using Rational Requisite. Used ArcIMS, GIS, and ESRI to deliver dynamic maps and data through the Web. Used ArcView to visualize, manage, and analyze geographic data and Built new geographic data sets. Used ArcMap to create maps, query data, and perform analysis. Provided web-based software program support for DOD customers for business flow systems by translating operational requirements into detailed requirements, testing and maintaining activities supporting digital information dissemination through secure systems.

Provided precise and in-depth analysis of United States Air Force (USAF) strategic and operational concepts in support of the Department of Defense (DoD).

Developed and implemented procedures for product testing, reviews and evaluates test results.

Conducted post processing data analysis, which requires building complex queries and 3D displays.

Built look-and-feel GUI design for projects (Alion Science and Technology logo, splash screen, and modeling jpg images).

Developed Web graphic integration for a force analysis tool and GUI design for a readiness assessment tool. Build a module to analyze operating tempo and readiness of forces for the Full Spectrum Analysis (FSA) tool.

Evaluated progress and results of project and recommends new methods to improve project design, procedures and performance.

National Institute of Health, Bethesda MD May 1999 – June 2001

Computer Specialist

Provided system testing for the Medical Article Record System using data to define parameters for samples and designed test plan.

Converted medical journals to speech recognizable documents. Made various edits to electronic version of medical journals.

Reconciled documents with designated page zones. Designed GUIs with Visual Basic 5.0. Created Access database for online users.

Designed and developed a web site for the National Library of Medicine.

Provided full creative direction for HTML coding, graphic design, page layout and site maintenance.

Used a myriad of design tools: Flash, Style Sheet, JavaScript, Photoshop, QuickTime VR software, FrontPage, and Dreamweaver. Extensively used TCP/IP diagnostic utilities (Ping, Telnet, Traceroute, NSLookup, etc) to troubleshoot issues of web site.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

University of Maryland University College, MS in Information Technology Homeland Security Management - 12/2012.

University of Maryland University College, BS in Computer Information Science - 06/2001.

Certifications

Certified Scrum Master – 9/2016

Trainings

Web and Graphic Professional Development, Johns Hopkins University MD – 2002

Developing SQL Queries for Oracle Databases, Learning Tree International MD – 2002

Web Graphics Design, Johns Hopkins University MD – 2003

Graphic Essentials, Johns Hopkins University MD – 2003

Administrative Support – 09-11-2008

Customer Interactions – 08-11-2008

A Primer for Ensuring Accountability – 11-04-2009

Testing Throughout the software Life cycle – 08-14-2009

Object Oriented Analysis and Design – 07-25-2007

XML Language Basics – 03-23-2010

Project Management Plan Training – 11-24-2008

Member Phi Kappa Phi – 2012

UFT – Unified Functional Testing training - 2015

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