Alvin T. Magno
Block ** Lot ** Bridgwater St. Cellular Phone: +63-999-
9977931
Somerset Place, Manggahan Home Phone: +63-2-5014881
Pasig City, Philippines 1611 email address:
**********@*****.***
Skills Summary
. Software Testing - manual and automated, blackbox, regression,
installation, performance, and foreign OS testing.
. QA/Test Management - test estimation, test plan, test strategy, test
matrix, test cases, test team management, and change management.
. QA/Test Lab Management - system, database, and network administration,
installation and configuration of hardware and software for x86-64 bit
servers, desktops, and notebooks.
Professional Experience
Teradata - April 2014 - Present
Senior Technical Consultant
. Responsibilities:
o TCOE
. Review and improve existing Automated Testing Framework
o Project 1
. Lead SQL script debugging effort
. Review SQL test scripts
o Project 2
. Lead project team to assess and improve tools process
. Develop documents for tools governance
. Software used:
o Operating System - Windows, AIX, SUSE Linux
o Database -Teradata, Aster, Hadoop
o Software Testing/CM -VM, ATF (Automated Testing Framework -
internally developed), Sharepoint, Teradata SQL Assistant,
Teradata Studio and Shell scripting
ITRS Group - April 2011 - March 2014
Software Test Lead
. Responsibilities:
o Manage the Manila QA/Test Group
o Lead the automation efforts for UI, backend, and test
automation framework
o Lead the regression and issue verification of the
maintenance, minor, and major releases
o Execute the performance testing of Geneos
. Software used:
o Operating System - Windows, RHEL (CentOS), and Solaris
o Database - MSSQL, MySQL, Sybase, and Oracle
o Software Testing/CM - SVN, Jenkins, JIRA, TestLink, Pivotal
Tracker, Confluence, TestComplete, VM, ESXi, ATS (Automated
Test Script - internally developed scripting tool), and Shell
scripting
SeaChange International - August 2009 - April
2011
Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer
. Responsibilities:
o Systems Integration and Test Engineer
. Research and Development for Next Generation Media
Delivery (Internet Video Streaming)
. Documentation of component architecture and integration
. Project Lead for Universal Media Streamer and iTrap
development and systems and integration testing
. Setup and configuration of sales demo systems used for
local and international clients.
o QA Lead for the Universal Media Library
. Create Test Plan, Traceability Matrix, Test Suites, and
Test Cases
. System testing of the UML
. Provide support for customer deployed systems
. UAT on UML Analytics utility
. Conduct training for Technical Support engineers on UML
. Lead the test automation effort for UML and other
storage products
. Software used:
o Operating System - Windows and CentOS
o Database - MSSQL and MySQL
o Software Testing/CM - MS Project, AccuRev, JIRA, TestLink,
VM, Shell and Perl scripting
Macquarie - March 2008 - July 2009
ITG Associate for Front Office Dev
. Responsibilities:
o Software Test Engineer for Sales Trader Assistant and Fidessa
Applications
. Prepare Test Plan, Estimates, Matrix, and Test Cases
. Deploy builds for SIT
. Execute manual test cases
. Log and track issues to completion
. Software Used:
o Operating System - Windows
o Database - MSSQL
o Software Testing/CM - JIRA, Confluence, QTP
Headstrong - July 2007 - February 2008
QA/Test Lead for Group 1 Online Communications Management Project
. Responsibilities:
o QA/Test Lead
. Prepare Test Plan, Estimates, Matrix, and Test Cases
. Automate and execute test scripts
. Prepare test environment
o Metrics and Process Coordinator
o Project Structure/Repository Administrator
o CM Administrator for Documents
. Software Used:
o Operating System - Windows
o Database - MSSQL and MySQL
o Software Testing/CM - SVN, Bugzilla, MS Sharepoint, MS VSS,
MS Project, QTP, JMeter, and Badboy
Emerson Process Management (Fisher Rosemount Systems) - February 2004 -
June 2007
Senior Software Test Engineer for Asset Optimization group, Manila
(Sept. 2004 - June 2007)
. Responsibilities:
o Test Lead for the Metran Configuration Assistant, the Metran
HART Configurator, and the 375 Field Communicator projects.
o Technical Test Lead for AMS Device Manager 'Cobra' project.
o Process Improvement Team Lead for Manila Test Group
o Create estimates for testing efforts.
o Develop test plan and test documents.
o Create and modify Test Cases based on Requirement
Specifications.
o Execute test cases.
o Evaluate and suggest hardware, software, and policies for the
Test Lab.
o Execute install, compatibility, interoperability, and stress
testing.
Software Test Engineer for US Deployment in Eden Prairie, MN USA
(March 2004 - Sept. 2004)
. Responsibilities:
o Review and revise test cases to conform to latest
specifications.
o Execute test cases for Asset Portal web application, AMS
Device Manager, and 375 Handheld Field Communicator.
o Participate in the design, layout, and planning for Manila
Test Lab set up.
o Provide feedback on post project review from a testing
standpoint.
o Perform install and automated regression testing.
. Software Used:
o Operating System - Windows
o Database - MSSQL
o Software Testing/CM - Rational ClearQuest, Rational DDTS,
Rational Robot, MS VSS, and Norton Ghost
Systematics Technology Services, Inc. - November 2003 -
February 2004
QA Analyst for Multi-Purpose Loan Application Processing System
(MultiLAPS)
. Responsibilities:
o Assist in review of Business Design Documents and Functional
Specifications.
o Develop test cases for system (black-box) testing and
integration testing.
o Develop test data used for test phases.
o Execute test cases for assigned functions and document
problem reports and track to closure.
o Participate in team status meetings and other tasks assigned.
o Provide User Acceptance Testing support.
o Provide implementation and post-implementation support.
. Software Used:
o Operating System - Windows
o Database - Oracle
Microsoft Business Solutions (formerly Great Plains Software) - March 1999
- June 2003
Software Test Engineer for Shared Services Team (Aug. 2002 -
June 2003)
Certified SQA Engineer for Shared Services Team (Nov. 2001 -
July 2002)
Associate SQA Engineer for Shared Services Team (July 2000 -
Oct. 2001)
. Responsibilities:
o Manage the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lab resources.
. Allocate machines for testing.
. Provide required testing environment.
. Install and configure test lab machines based on
requirements provided by test teams.
. Assign Staff and Interns to perform required tasks.
. Create install images with Norton Ghost or PowerQuest
Drive Image for faster restoration of test environment
and replication of system matrices.
. Perform acceptance and regression testing on new builds
and upload build and results to development servers.
. Perform install testing on different OS and database
combinations.
. Provide a weekly status report/metrics on resource usage
which was used by the Project Managers in project
planning.
o Network Administrator for the SQA Lab and Development
servers.
. Coordinate with Network Operations Center (NOC) in
managing IP addresses.
. Direct cabling, configuring and installing computer
hardware, computers and Lab network and software for Lab
network and Product Development computers.
. Recommend policies and standards for the Data Center and
Lab networks.
. Provide software support on Lab network.
. Analyze Lab needs and make recommendations for
improvements and enhancements.
. Troubleshoot hardware and software conflicts and
problems.
. Arrange for and coordinate all necessary maintenance
services to all hardware and network.
. Plan and implement required configuration changes to Lab
network.
Associate SQA Engineer for Project Accounting - June 1999 -
June 2000
. Responsibilities
o Create Test Design Specifications (TDS) and Test Case
Specifications (TCS) based on Requirements and
Documentations.
o Automate Test Case Specifications for future regression
tests.
o Perform regression testing, install testing, and user
interface testing.
o Perform black box testing on assigned windows including
validation, verification, reporting, and tracking of problem
reports.
. Software Used:
o Operating System - Windows
o Database - MSSQL, Btrieve (Pervasive SQL), and c-tree
o Software Testing/CM - MS VSS, MS Project, Rational ClearCase,
Ginseng (internal tool for automation), PRDB (Problem Report
Database - internal tool for defect tracking), MS Sharepoint,
DUSTE (Distributed User System Test Environment - internal
system for distributed testing), and PQI DriveImage (Norton
Ghost)
Seminars and Trainings
United States
. Systems and Configuration Management - Great Plains
Software, 2000
. QA Testing Lab Management - Great Plains
Software, 2000
. Build Management - Great Plains Software,
2000
. Platform Process - Great Plains Software,
2000
. State Promotion Model - Microsoft, 2001
. AMS Suite - Emerson, 2004
Canada
. OpenEDMS - Group1, 2007
Hong Kong
. Reuters Tick Capture Engine (RTCE) - Reuters, 2008
United Kingdom
. Geneos AC2 and basic/advanced adm - ITRS, 2011
Local
. Methodologies of Testing - Great Plains
Software, 1999
. SQL 2000 Administration - DBWizards, 2000
. Rational ClearCase User Training - Microsoft, 2001
. Rational ClearCase Administration - Microsoft, 2001
. Rational MultiSite Administration - Microsoft,
2001
. UML Bootcamp - Richard Hale Shaw,
2002
. .NET Bootcamp - Richard Hale Shaw,
2002
. Java Programming - Informatics, 2003
. DeltaV - Mapua, 2004
. Verification Process - Headstrong, 2007
. Measurement And Analysis Process - Headstrong, 2007
. Harmonized Process and Product Quality
Assurance Process (PPQA) - Headstrong, 2007
. Document and Records Control Procedure - Headstrong, 2007
. CentOS Administration - SeaChange, 2010
. Teradata 14 Factory - Teradata, 2014
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from
FEATI University (1993-1998)
Professional License
Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines) Licensed Electronics and
Communications Engineer, E.C.E. License Number 0017701