Software Quality and Software Configuration Management

KATHY L. KOBIDA

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Vail, AZ 85641

Cell 520-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Nine years experience as a Software Quality Engineer. Six years experience in Software

Configuration Management. More than six years as a communications system quality control

evaluator, digital information systems test designer and technical writer. Additional experience as a

security program manager, personnel administrator, government contracting/procurement

representative, accountant, and office manager. A highly motivated professional, continuously

recognized for exceptional performance, dedication to excellence and the ability to make things

happen. Strong analytical skills and sharp attention to detail, while being a team player who quickly

earns the respect and trust of management, peers and co-workers.

EXPERIENCE

2008 – Present

Raytheon Missile Systems

Tucson, AZ

Software Configuration Management. Establish and maintain the integrity of products for the Test

Systems Solutions Center (TSSC) software program through the entire life cycle of the software

product. Provide Software Configuration Management (SWCM) support for multiple programs in the

TSSC for the Air Warfare Systems (AWS) and the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) product line.

Conduct, attend and schedule Software Change Control Board (SCCB)

Perform formal software builds and releases

Establish and maintain Software Baselines, Version Description Documents, Software Drawings and

Software Records

Determine build errors and coordinates fixes with program personnel

Created a Software Release Notice Number Generation Work Instruction for (AWS)

Performed Images of the hard drive for multiple Test Station Computers

Interacts with program personnel written and verbal communication

Provide Software Configuration Management (SWCM) tool training; support to software engineering

and quality personnel

2007 – 2008

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems

Andover, MA

Software Quality Engineer. Interfaced with the customers and software development engineers.

Evaluate project work products and processes with respect to contractual and organizational

acceptance criteria; ensure adequate root cause analysis and corrective action; attend a variety of

reviews including all software-related product and process reviews, review boards, and configuration

control boards; conduct various audits of the software development process; gather and analyze data

for program metrics; and provide quality status to project and management stakeholders. Develop,

maintain and control project quality system which is ISO 9000/AS9100 and Engineering process

compliant. Ensure design assurance during systems and software engineering planning,

architecture, requirements development, design, code and verification.

Performed software assessment on various sub-contractors

Knowledge of Software Engineering processes

Knowledge of AS9100 / 9001 and the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI)

Ability to drive effective Root Cause analysis and Corrective / Preventive Action

Ability to analyze quality metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.

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Knowledge of software tools (e.g. Clearcase, Doors, iTracker)

1999 – 2007

Raytheon Missile Systems

Tucson, Arizona

Software Quality Engineer. Responsible for ensuring that customer requirements are met through

analysis of products as they are developed against software requirements. Analysis includes review

of Test System Development Plans (TSDP) and Software Development Plan for Test Systems

(SDP/TS). Additionally, coordinate with the Program/Project Manager to ensur e that all required test

elements are incorporated into the program. Monitor and participate in formal and informal program

reviews such as Functional Design Review, Detail Design Review and Test Readiness Review.

Implemented standards for ensuring that program software quality records are developed and

maintained on easily searchable media and are based upon the TSDP.

Performed multiple evaluations on various programs

Attended multiple formal reviews and peer

Witnessed validations and prove-ins for Test Equipment software for multiple programs

Reviewed documentation for multiple programs and the Process and Program Council for Test

Systems Solution Center (TSSC)

Provided Software Quality Engineer (SQE) support for multiple programs in the TSSC for the AWS

product line. W as the primary SQE interface to all activities on the factory floor. W orked with

configuration management to set PDM up for electronic signatures of Software Release Notification,

reducing approval cycle time from over a week to a single day. Coordinated a team from TSSC,

Manufacturing Test Engineering Center (MTC), SQE, and SWCM to create a standard process flow

for software prove-ins for Test Equipment for AWS Programs, which is being rolled out to all test

equipment programs. Fostered process improvements for TSSC and the MTC encouraging

additional and more effective peer reviews including documenting and tracking action items to

closure.

Supported CMMI, Level 3, effort by collecting and categorizing organizational data r ecords pertaining

to Organizational Process Definition (OPD) and Organizational Process Focus (OPF). Evaluated the

organizational records for pertinence to OPF/OPD. Made recommendations for the improvement of

the organizational process which filled gaps in the process and provided input which was essential to

the organization’s successful CMMI Level 3 appraisal.

Cross-trained during Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS) union contingency in hardware quality

inspection. Performed circuit board and assembly inspections of missile components. Received

award from the president of RMS for exceptional performance.

Scheduled, coordinated, and facilitated the first-ever AWS Quality & Mission Effectiveness (Q&ME)

Lessons Learned session. Continue to coordinate the AWS Q&ME Lessons Learned sessions

every 6 to 12 weeks.

TRW Systems & Information Technology Group (S&ITG)/ 1992 - 1999

BDM Engineering Services Company

Fort Huachuca, AZ

Specialty Engineering/Test and Evaluation Analyst. Led Tactical Digital Information Link

communications assessment teams to evaluate digital information transfer systems of multi-service

United States and foreign military Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence

systems. Verified system capabilities and made recommendations for certification of equipment

interfaces in a joint service and multi-national environment. Planned and conducted on-line analysis

of digital information system tests to identify system interoperability problems. Prepared

communications evaluation conference information, led discussions and explained technical

equipment problems identified during test/evaluation periods. Conducted research to confirm

operational parameters and capabilities of systems being tested to ensure all system capabilities were

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evaluated. Managed security program for over 200 government and contractor personnel.

Prepared, maintained and distributed security clearance files/rosters and site visit requests.

Submitted Department of Defense paperwork to obtain security investigations and clearances for new

personnel. Reviewed security forms and documents prior to submission.

Led teams during more than 50 joint interoperability test efforts

Supervised analysis of recorded test data, prepared test reports

Deployed to field locations in support of digital information system testing efforts

Received seven cash awards for exceptional performance

Science and Technology (SCI-TEK) Corporation 1991 - 1992

Fort Huachuca, AZ

Purchasing Agent. Purchased goods and supplies, contacted vendors to purchase/deliver goods

and supplies, kept an up-to-date status of ordered goods and coordinated with production personnel

to ensure work crews were available upon delivery of goods. Maintained paper and electronic files

and document registers. Prioritized/scheduled work, supply shipments and receiving crews.

Maintained and updated computer databases, designed and produced databases as required.

Recognized for effective design of computer databases designed to track requisition, delivery, receipt

and issue of supplies and materials

OFFICE SOFTWARE

Experience using the following software applications:

MS Word Lotus Organizer DOORS

MS PowerPoint Lotus Notes LabWindows CVI

MS Access Quattro Pro MS Outlook

MS Excel FoxPro Filemaker

Pro

MS Visio cc:Mail for Windows PDM

Synergy dBase III+, dBase IV APEX

iTracker Clearcase Visual C++

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, with Honors, Regents College of New York

Facility Security Officer Program Management Course

Associate of Arts Degree, with Honors, Cochise Community College, AZ

Associate of General Studies Degree, with Honors, Cochise Community College, AZ

CERTIFICATES

Software Engineering Program

Senior Engineer 1 with Honors

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