Christopher M. Gray

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Buffalo, New York 14223

716-***-****

ac1zo2@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Highly skilled Software QA Technician with over 10 years of experience testing Web-based and Non-Web-based Software applications. Contribute leadership and critical thinking to projects with a proficiency and emphasis on business applications and Data-based solutions. Able to function well independently and as a part of a team.

Skills Summary Unit, Integration and UAT Testing

Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems

HP Application Life Cycle Management (ALM), IBM Rational ClearQuest, Siemens PLM

Software, JIRA SharePoint Connector, PLSQL Developer 8.1; TOAD 6.3; SQA Suite: Team

Test Edition, Automated Test Tool, Microsoft: MS Office, Visual Source Safe, X-Win32,

VMware Workstation 5.5.0, Rumba Mainframe, Lynx, Lotus Notes

Education Grove City College, Grove City, PA

Honors: Dean’s List 4 semesters, honors in Sociology, honors in Political Science

Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, GPA - 3.35, 1991

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, GPA - 3.49, 1991

Christian International Ministry Training College, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Associates Degree: Church Ministry, 1999

Work Experience

7/2017-Present

Senior Software Quality Engineer. Baxter Healthcare Corp, Medina, New York

Design Assurance Test Engineering Support.

Responsible for Verification of test documentation and the proper execution of test procedures.

Ensure Quality and Accurate reporting of test results.

2/2017-7/2017

Software Quality Assurance Technician. Baxter Healthcare Corp, Medina, New York

Test Engineering support for Sigma Infusion Pumps Drug Library Software.

Verifying Software functionality and integration with hardware.

Primarily responsible for Development and Verification testing along with Test Plan validation.

2016-2017Sales Consultant. David Chevrolet Buick, Niagara Falls, New York

Develop a successful sales strategy while assisting customers in a professional and courteous manner.

Maintaining a current knowledge of products and features in order to meet customer needs.

2005-2013 Owner/Operator. Hidden Treasures, Buffalo, New York

Running all aspects of an eCommerce business that grew from a hobby to $800,000 in gross sales per year.

Sales of outdoor and hunting supplies through internet retail outlets and company website.

Managing finances, inventory, customer service.

Website management and maintenance.

2007-2009 Software Quality Assurance Manager. ValueCentric, LLC, Orchard Park, New York

Relocated to take on the opportunity to establish and oversee the Software Testing Department for web-based Data Retrieval software serving the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Grew the Testing Department from one to six employees while developing a test process and ensuring trouble free software releases and updates.

2000-2007 Software Quality Assurance Technician. The Rochester Group., Rochester, New York.

Assumed a position as a Test Lead for a new Job Costing software for Xerox Commercial Printers. -Worked as a team member in Development and Certification Testing of Xerox Sales Software.

Writing and implementing of Test Plans and Test Cases for Web-based software to deliver quality, on-time cost saving software solutions.

2000-2000 Quality Assurance Technician. Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, New York.

Opportunity testing software feature functionality.

Conducting software installation and upgrades.

Coordinated with managers, engineers and customer service implementing test cases and plans.

1999-2000 Lead Systems Key Operator. Xerox Corporation, Rochester, New York.

Transitioned to a technical field testing printer and software interaction in a customer environment. -Coordinated with engineering to recognize and solve software problems.

Promoted to supervisory role of Key Operator which included training, tracking information and running daily reports.

Personal Activities and Interests

I am currently involved in or have participated in the following school, community, church and personal activities:

Community & Church: Little League Baseball; Special Olympics; Christian International Apostolic Network – Licensed

Minister; Sword of the Spirit Ministries – Trustee; Bethel Express – after school tutoring program.

School: Grove City College - Alpha Omega Housing Group – Chaplain, Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Treasurer, Law Club; Young Life Christian Outreach.

Personal: Reading; Outdoor Photography; Fishing; Woodworking.

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