MERCEDES ARNWINE
***** **** *** *** * Hawthorne, CA 90250 ***************@***.***
SUMMARY
Detail oriented and result driven IT professional with more than 2
years of experience in Quality Assurance Software testing and
implementation of client server web applications as well as browser
based applications. 3 years of experience in Mobile testing.
Strengths include developing Test Cases using business requirements,
performing System Testing and Regression Testing by executing the
Test Scripts. Exposure to all phases of the SDLC, Agile-SCRUM and the
Waterfall model. Solid understanding of Black Box Testing
methodologies and Functional Testing. Experience testing applications
on desktops, laptops, tablets, smart phones on multiple platforms
including: Apple, .NET, Linux, RIM, Android, Windows (XP, Vista, 7 &
8), iOS, Symbian, and J2ME. Familiarity with full range of web
browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera and Safari
across multiple platforms.
Able to meet deadlines, work under pressure and prioritize tasks. My
other duties consist of creating Test Plans and performing data
validations using basic SQL queries. I can easily adapt to any
organization's software tool and process needs. I take initiative
and am an avid fast-learner that adjusts to changing environments. I
have great oral and written communication skills and I am also a team
player.
SKILLS
Strong experience with Manual/Automated Testing, Mobile Testing,
Creating Test Plans, Test Cases, Executing Test Cases, Performing
basic SQL queries, Logged & Tracked Defects, Regression Testing,
Integration Testing, System Testing and Black Box Testing.
EXPERIENCE QA Tester, Marguinn Northridge, CA
Feb/2012-present
. Performed Manual Testing & wrote Automated
test scripts in Selenium (Click & Record
Feature) for testing of web based application
. Performed Mobile Testing: interruption
testing, usability testing, compatibility
testing, interface testing, performance
testing, services testing, and installation
tests
. Involved in test case development, test case
execution, defect reporting and Sprint closure
. Involved in testing of iOS devices (iPhone 4,
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPod touch 5th
Gen Model, iPad mini, iPad Air) and Android
Devices (Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy
Note 3, Google Nexus 4, Motorola Droid RAZR,
Google Nexus 7 tablet).
. Also tested on Mac's (iMac, Mac mini, MacBook
Pro) & PC's ( Windows XP, Vista, 7, & 8)
. Logged and tracked defects using Jira/ Clear
Quest
. Interacted with Business Analysts & Software
Developers for bug reviews & participated in
QA meetings
. Performed data validations on the backend
utilizing practical SQL queries
QA Tester, Teleflora Network Los Angeles, CA
Aug/2011-Jan/2012
. Tested Flower E-commerce web application
. Performed functional & user interface testing
of the Teleflora Shopping Cart Information
web based application
. Tracked defects using HP Quality Center/ Jira
and generated summary reports
. Created traceability matrix between
requirements & Test Cases
EDUCATION Cal State University Los Angeles 2007-2014
BS Biochemistry, BA Spanish
Los Angeles Southwest College 2003-2006
AA Biology, AA General Studies
LEADERSHIP Youth Advisor
Teaching & developing the life skills of at risk youth for
Cherish the Children Foundation
Member of Cal State Los Angeles Minority Opportunities in
Research MORE Program
Attained such awards as best speech, best presenter, and most
creative topic in informative public speaking
Supervisor of Youth & Family Outreach at Family Christian
Cathedral
Organized events and fundraisers, helped women and mentored
children, orchestrated food drives for homeless and
needy families