Bernard N. Nsabimana
**** *. ***** ******, ******* WA 98108
Cell: 206-***-****, Home: (206) 414 - 3344
***.******@*****.*** / ******@*****.***, www.wdbds.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Database management experience
Design and development of database-driven websites
Experience with web security issues
Skilled with C#.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Java, JavaScript, JQUERY, Flash, PHP, CSS, HTML,
XHTML, DHTML, XML, MYSQL, SQL, SQL Server 2008, SSIS, BIDS, MS Access, MS Excel,
MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, NetBeans, SVN, CakePHP, Zend Framework
CERTIFICATIONS: CompTIA SECURITY +; CompTIA PROJECT +
EXPERIENCE
QA Software Tester, TecnoRisk LLC (www.tecnorisk.com), Seattle, WA
07/2013 – Present
Conduct software testing and quality assurance to ensure the success of the release of new
software, and or applications. This involves testing methodologies and theories including:
standard test processes unit tests, integration, system, performance, acceptance,
installation;
testing methods code inspections, equivalence class tests, path testing, conformance
testing and use case tests;
verification and validation of software inspections, test case design and execution, test
metrics;
configuration management, process modeling, usability, complexity and process metrics,
project and risk management, and reliability modeling;
formal methods for design and verification.
Freelancer in Web Database Development (2010 - Present)
Worked on design and development of:
1. “United Friends of South Sudan” http://www.ufoss.org/
2. “The Samaritans Without Borders Society” http://www.swbso.org/
3. “The Adele Foundation” http://www.wdbds.com/
4. “IHUDAF” http://www.ihudaf.org/
Webmaster for Saint Edward Parish Catholic Church, Seattle (Database Design and Development)
http://www.stedwardparish.net/
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Web Database Development (School Projects & Internships)
Highline Community College, Spring Quarter 2010: Capstone Team Project
Designed and developed a fully data-driven, secure website for the Blue For Hire
Company. Managed project from beginning to end, meeting expected deadlines. Organized
team meetings and interviews with end users, facilitated implementation. System included
interface design, user authentication, dynamic input forms, data validation, multiple
reports, and implementation of security components.
http://www.wdbds.com/BlueForHire/
Burien Cooperative Preschool
Highline Community College, Fall Quarter 2009: Internship
Reviewed web site code for accuracy, updated content, verified and fixed links, addressed
issues with browser compatibility, eliminated unused code and pages; Worked with client to
determine feasibility of moving some information to a database driven design.
http://www.usealittleless.com/
Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA, USA
Highline Community College, Summer Quarter 2009: Internship
Designed and developed a fully data-driven website to track staff directory. Managed and
implemented all segments of the project, meeting project deadlines. System included
interface design, user authentication, a dynamic input form, data validation, security
implementation, and including PDF schedule generation.
http://directory.highline.edu/?page=name
Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA, USA
Highline Community College, Winter Quarter 2009: Team Project
Worked with a team to develop a data-driven secure website to track prospective students
for the Admissions & Entry Services (Outreach Administration Program). Collaboratively
managed the project, planned meeting, interviewed stakeholders and presented the
application. System included interface design, user authentication, a dynamic input form,
data validation, multiple reports and PDF letter generation along with appropriate security
measures.
https://admissions.highline.edu/prospective/input.php
Shipper /Receiver, Talbots Inc., Seattle, WA, USA
10/2007 – 03/2011
Processing and tracking of multiple orders, using a variety of databases and electronic
messages, maintaining accuracy and rapid response times in a highly competitive retail
market. Communicate with management, shippers and staff in other retail locations,
addressing customer concerns as required. Monitoring all systems and taking action as
needed to ensure all timelines and shipping requirements are met. Tracking many logistical
components, working with a diverse team of staff, and maintaining a positive work
environment while working under tight deadlines are a must in my position, as are an
uncompromising attention to detail and commitment to providing excellent customer service
at all times.
Security Attendant, Hau Hau Supermarket
04/2004 – 09/2007, Seattle, Washington State, USA
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Education and Child Protection Manager, International Rescue Committee
04/2003 –10/2003, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Designed and developed computer applications
Coordinated refugee services with NGOs and governmental programs
Organized and managed refugee children’s education and protection
Microsoft Office Program Instructor, Nsanda Consulting
10/1999 – 03/2003, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Instructional design and delivery classes for independent students
Maintained and configured computers software
Database Administrator, Human Dignity in the World
06/1998 – 09/1999, Kinshasa, DR Congo, Central Africa
Built and managed refugee children database to help reunite with their families by updating,
exporting, validating, and monitoring data across multiple systems and partners and creating
audit reports to ensure process and data integrity.
Senior Child Protection Database Administrator, UNICEF
04/1995 – 04/1998, Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo, Central Africa
Designed and developed computer applications to assist refugee families’ reunion process
Implemented, coordinated, trained database users of local and international organizations
Managed refugee and internally displaced people’s educational programs
Generated weekly, monthly, and yearly statistical and activity reports based on the database
IT Director, Continental Bank of Africa & Continental Bank of Luxembourg
09/1985 – 03/1995, Kigali, Rwanda, Central Africa
Computer applications:
Designs, analyzes, develops, and installs new applications;
Maintains computer applications;
Supports and trains users, and coordinates Bank Computer System activities;
Database Network Coordinator:
Coordinates daily data entry (customers bank operations);
Updates system data from reports on a daily basis;
Extracts data from system for reporting on a weekly basis;
Ensures data accuracy through reconciliation and compilation;
Resolves all data discrepancies through determining the source of the inconsistency
and tracking issues to resolution;
Develops/Modifies excel spreadsheets to increase efficiency of reporting;
Works independently to control data integrity;
Communicates data and timing concerns with management as needed;
Participates and maintains Data Administrator procedures as process evolves.
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EDUCATION
B.S. Information Technology, November 2013
Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
AAS Web Database Developer, June 2010
Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA, USA
Certificate Programmer (MS Visual C#. NET), January 2006
Penn Foster College, Scranton, PA, USA
AAS Programmer Analyst, June 1988
Saint Fidèle College, Gisenyi, Rwanda, Central Africa
B.S. Physics, ISP, June 1984
Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa
AAS Physic-Technology, ISP, June 1982
Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa
Languages : English, French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Lingala.
References : Available upon request
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