Araceli Torres
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Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
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Summary:
. Over 10+ years of varied experience within the IT industry as a Data
Analyst, Project Analyst, Software QA Analyst and Senior Bilingual QA
Analyst.
. Experienced in developing Test Plans, Test-Case Designs, and Test
Scripting based on User Needs, specifications and System Needs
documents.
. Capability to apply wide technical and practical skills to manage and
execute white-box and black-box tests and to evaluate needs for
software designing, development and validations.
. Ability to work independently while increasing productivity without
negatively impacting timeliness or quality.
. Exposure to all facets of SDLC.
. Participated in system, integration, regression, and user acceptance
testing.
. Proven leadership, organizational prowess, problem solving ability,
and technical skills within a fast paced environment.
. Detailed oriented, bi-lingual professional with strong communication
and interpersonal skills.
. Outstanding analytical, decision-making, problem solving and
management skills with the ability to organize activities in fast
speedy team environment.
Technical Skills:
Languages: SQL, HTML, Visual Basic, C/C++
Databases: IBM, DB2, MS SQL Server, MS-Access
Operating Systems: Windows NT4.0, Windows XP, Mainframe
Software Programs: Mercury Test Director, Rational ClearQuest, Rational
ClearCase, FileAid
for DB2, MS Office Suite 97/2000/2003/2007/XP, Share
Point
Experience History:
McDonald's Corporation - Home Office Oak Brook, Illinois 10/2010 -
11/2014
Senior QA Analyst - Bilingual
. Audited Business & Functional necessity documents and recognized test
scenarios for the LMS (Learning Management System) for all McDonald's
employees.
. Deployed updated content material to 14,000 stores in the U.S.
. Proficient in all content testing for all Crew Members in the 14,000
stores in the U.S.
. Certified different hardware supported the LMS application.
. Different versions of IE on multiple devices, Laptops, I-pads and
special MCD Connect computers.
. Created and implemented test-plans and test-cases built on high level
and detail design.
. Broadly done manual testing, constraints verification testing, and the
functional testing.
. Cooperated and performed with development group to resolve the
difficulties came across in a test execution.
. Assured that all training Proficient in functional, negative,
regression, system integration, user acceptance, and performance
testing within the LMS (Learning Management System).
TransUnion LLC Chicago, Illinois 1/1998 - 02/2009
QA Analyst
. Proficient in functional, negative, regression, system integration,
user acceptance, and performance testing within Transform Application
(home grown application).
. Experienced with the development and execution of test plans,
procedures, and scripts through analysis of system and business
requirements.
. Excellent knowledge and working experience with script execution and
test results analysis.
. Created and generated system test scripts for different test scenarios
covering all aspects of project functionality using File Aid.
. Worked with the development team members, investigating and software
bugs and deficiencies based on the testing results.
. Knowledgeable with automated testing tools WinRunner and Load Runner.
. Recorded and documented test results using TestDirector and ClearCase.
. Documented defects in Quality Center, Clear Quest.
. Prepared pre-conditioned data for negative and positive tests.
. Responsible for coordinating user acceptance testing and organizing
testing walk through meetings.
. Exposure to manual, automated, and performance testing.
. Worked with business analysts and developers during the testing stage
of the SDLC.
Project Analyst
. Interacted with business partners and clients to define business
requirements.
. Created system test scripts to encompass all aspects of project
functionality.
. Implemented on-site business requirements for application upgrades and
converting the processing of legacy system database.
. Worked with development in the formulation of technical design
specifications based on business requirements.
. Analyzed Conversion Processing requirements in comparison to data
available on the legacy system.
. Responsible for the planning and coordination of user acceptance
testing.
. Developed and executed real-world, credit related scenarios to
validate functional / non-functional integrity of the credit reporting
database.
. Developed and executed associated project plans and test scripts for
UAT and subsequent user training.
. Work with Business Analyst to identify gaps in business requirements.
. Responsible for the management of various, corporate-wide technology
projects.
. Identified internal, IT process improvements.
. Researched and investigated system data issues and communicated
results to the Management team.
. Acted as a liaison between customers and technical staff to resolve
data issues and system defects.
. Responsible for training/mentoring new team members on the
fundamentals of the Credit Reporting Industry.
Corporate Data Analyst
. Responsible for providing Customer Support for various TransUnion
Market Units.
. Assisted customers with problem resolution activities.
. Data analyst for Fiserv Financial Services Technology.
Field Data Analyst
. Assisted with the creation of new customer programs aimed at
increasing customer satisfaction.
All-Tempeture Chicago, Illinois 5/1993 -
8/1997
Administrative Assistant
. Increased sales by 30% by ensuring that Spanish-speaking customers
were adequately serviced.
. Translated Spanish for non-English speaking customers
. Recorded Accounts Receivables using Quick Books
Education:
University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Information and Decision Systems
References Available Upon Request