Jim Davies ****************@*****.***
**** * ******* ***, *** 2A Chicago, IL 60640
Phone 773-***-****
Work History:
**/****-******* ********, ** Analyst & Application Support, Chicago IL
Provide support to internal and external users for multiple applications
Experienced with Oracle SQL Developer for queries, updates and inserts
User and Administration experience with JIRA
Document requirements in Confluence
Work with clients to set expectations on deliverables
Create Change Requests after working with internal or external client to determine requirements
Control user access to internal applications for new and terminated employees
Gather requirements for new clients on reporting tool PowerBI
Admin for PeopleScout Survey Solution
12/2011-02/2012 Leo Burnett, Arc World Wide, QA Analyst Consultant, Chicago IL
Create and execute test plans and scripts for Coca-Cola’s Arctic Home
Test on desktop, mobile and tablet devices
Identify, test, and close all issues discovered in each release
Review documentation to understand entire scope of project
8/2011-12/2011: Grosvenor Capital Management, QA Analyst Consultant, Chicago IL
Created and executed test plans and scripts for Win7 conversion
Documented issues converting multiple applications from XP to Win7
Co-tested Client Web Portal application in Agile environment
2008-2011: BidClerk.com, Quality Assurance Analyst, Chicago IL
Implemented automated testing process and created library of over 200 reusable scripts using QA Wizard Pro
Developed and maintained all test plans and scripts for CRM and website
Documented entire website including page layouts, requirements, DB tables referenced and new release modifications
Implemented development lifecycle standards
Supported on-site users to determine if an issue is user-related or a valid application defect
Wrote and maintained SQL statements to validate test results against database
Initiated exploratory meetings to gather requirements and expectations
Identified, tested, and closed all defects in JIRA related to release schedule
2007-2008: Morningstar Associates, Quality Assurance Analyst, Chicago IL
Tested complex Retirement Manager (RM) development projects consisting of web-based system testing resulting in greater number of defects identified in beta testing and a more robust application
Collaborated, recommended and implemented process improvements within the team
Created over 100 reusable content, functional and navigational regression test cases for internal acquisition websites, leading to increased efficiency in testing process
Initiated and organized QA documentation to increase team knowledge and improve workflow
Managed inter-department relationships to effectively problem solve, resolve defects and accomplish deliverables on time, within scope, and on schedule
Created, designed and developed test plans and scripts for complex RM functionality
2004–2007: DST Technologies, Software Quality Analyst, Kansas City MO
Developed test plans detailing steps to complete testing cycle
Developed training plans used for current and future AWD Bangkok associates
Lead meetings with the testing, development, and documentation teams to discuss issue resolution and management notification
Consulted with development and documentation teams resolve testing issues
Created and maintained test cases based on business design documentation and business requirement documentation
Retrieved and verified data using SQL, Oracle, and iSeries
Create automation scripts using HP/Mercury QTP
Managed the release of Fairway 9.3
Create and maintain test cases for Fairway 9.0-9.4
Create automation scripts using Test Tool
Education:
Northwest Missouri State University 1994-1999
Broadcasting
Degree Received: BA
Professional References:
Available upon request
Computer Experience:
JIRA, Micorsoft SQL Query Analyzer, Oracle SQL Developer, iSeries, HP/Mercury QTP, Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint
Continuing Education:
Business Analyst Certification Program