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Quality Assurance Engineer

Location:
Lawrenceville, GA
Posted:
May 30, 2015

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Resume:

Elaine m. Martin

*** *** ******* **. *************, GA 30045 Phone: 770-***-**** *********@*****.***

Summary: Over 15 years as QA Analysis/Test Engineer specializing in financial industry. Extensive

testing experience on Web based Enterprise and Client Server applications. Proficient in developing and

implementing Quality Assurance documentation based on Business and Functional specifications.

Excellent problem identification and resolution skills coupled with effective communications skills. Hands

on Lead experience performing Black box, System, Integration, Acceptance, and Regression testing for

medium to large scale projects. Experienced working with cross functional and cross cultural teams

throughout the SDLC.

Professional Experience

Sr QA Analyst – PURERED Digital Marketing– Stone Mountain, GA – Contractor

(March 2015 – Present)

Work extensively within the SDLC and on hybrid digital projects as they occur.

Develop and execute test cases and software test plans, centered on functionality.

Perform Integration, Unit, Regression testing, and cross browser functional testing.

Work in tandem with Developers to ensure transfer to Production of new products.

Identify, analyze and document defects and follow through their life cycle ensuring timely closure

Analyze failure, corrective and preventive actions to respond to customer complaints.

Create and maintain company quality documentation (quality manuals, quality procedures, etc).

Continuously work to improve QA process and procedures.

Proficient in testing: Web applications, Desktop Applications

Testing Tools: Sharepoint, Team Foundation Server

SR QA Analyst – FISERV –Norcross. GA –Contractor (Nov 2014 – Feb 2015)

Plan, develop, execute manual testing scripts, and manage test data throughout the entire SDLC as appropriate to

validate and measure quality.

Track, report, and review test results for the product's compliance to the design and functional specifications and

associated metrics with management.

Participate with designers, developers and other technical resources as active members of the project team throughout

the development lifecycle to assist in scoping, offer insights on quality & system/application requirements, and to lead

resolution of defects.

Participate in functional and technical meetings, from the beginning of the project through the entire life cycle.

Initiate, engage, and lead quality process improvements.

Maintain knowledge of current industry standards and help bring in best practices

Agile SDLC Testing Role Works directly with development team and product owners to deliver capabilities iteratively

Experienced in performing System, Integration and Regression testing to ensure software products conform to

requirement and functional specifications

Proficient in testing: Enterprise Applications, .Net Framework, Desktop Applications

Testing Tools: Sharepoint, Team Foundation Server

QA Test Engineer – DataScan Technologies – Alpharetta, GA

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Contractor (Aug 2013 – July 2014)

Developed and executed detailed test cases and matrices based on Use Case requirements

Worked closely with key project team members to outline test planning activities and overall test approach.

Researched data needs based on project requirements and create and alter data on the back end to validate system

requirements with business analysts

Experienced in performing System, Integration and Regression testing to ensure software products conform to

requirement and functional specifications

Utilized a defect tracking tool and clearly communicated the problem, steps to recreate the problem and the expected

results as defined in the test case

Identify, analyze and document defects and follow through their life cycle ensuring timely closure

Created test cases using excel uploading to ALM

Attended kickoff meetings with key stakeholders to ensure understanding of requirement

Perform Integration and Regression testing, cross browser functional testing.

Provided functional guidance, advice, and/or training to less experienced IT quality assurance

Proficient in testing .Net Framework; Java; Enterprise Applications, Webservices and Oracle databases, Desktop

Applications

Testing Tools: QC ALM, RTI Customer First, Sharepoint, Toad

QA Mgr M3 Accounting Services – Gainesville, GA (Oct 2012 – Jan 2013)

Lead and direct QA team for M3 Financial & Accounting products.

Responsible for day to day operations of the QA department

Monitor outstanding issues and recommend priorities and communicate estimated completion time

Ensured accuracy of product functionality and test plan timelines

Communicate with the Project Manager to work towards release dates and goals

Working knowledge of .Net Framework, Citrix, Windows server 2003/2008

Testing Tools: Team Foundation Server, SpiraTeam, & Share point

QA Analyst – MDSi Inc. –Alpharetta, GA Contractor (March 2012 – May 2012)

Developed and executed detailed test cases from User Stories, Requirement and Specifications

Participated in reviews/walkthroughs (requirements, design and architectural specifications)

Provide feedback and attended Daily Scrum meetings in a Agile environment

Managed and monitored defects working closely with developers and other project team members to verify resolution

Proficient in testing: ASP.NET, Windows (2000, 2003, XP, Vista, & Win7), XML, HTML, Desktop Applications

Testing Tools: Team Foundation Server

Testing Advocate –Macy’s Systems & Technology – Johns Creek, GA Contractor (Dec 2011 – March 2012)

Reviewed Project Requirements and Specifications and provided input on all test documents produced by the Lead

Test Advocate

Reviewed Test Strategy/Approach and provide input of risks identified

Managed the creation of Component, System, Integration and User Acceptance Test Plans

Managed all test documentation for accuracy and thoroughness

Manage and monitor defect reports and work with developers and other project team members to ensure resolution

was implemented in a timely manner

Platform Languages: Mainframe, XML, Oracle and SQL Server tools

Testing Tool: QC ALM

Test Coordinator QA Analyst Contractor (July 2011 – Oct 2011)

Elavon (US Bank) Atlanta, GA

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Developed test plans and test cases based on Requirements and Specifications

Developed test scripts, conditions, checklists, decision tables, systems controls, and audit checks

Managed Defect Management and Test Reporting including, specification & requirement decomposition,

and requirement matrices

Platform Languages: Java Script, Windows (2000, 2003, XP, Vista, & Win7), Host Stimulator, Stratus, and Eclipse.

Testing Tools: QC ALM

Lead QA Analyst – Contractor (July 2010 – July 2011)

Cox Communication – Alpharetta, GA

Developed test cases as related based on specification/requirement ant matrices

Tested, monitored, and communicated to others regarding compliance with service level agreements

Performed Smoke and Acceptance testing, System Integration and Regression testing

Partnered with groups to ensure appropriate testing environment is set up and results are documented

Developed test deliverables as related to the five areas of Quality Control (Test Planning, Test Preparation,

Test Execution, Defect Management, and Test Reporting), including building definitions,

specification/requirement decomposition, and requirement matrices;

Provided functional guidance, advice, and/or training to less experienced IT quality assurance

professionals.

Platform Languages: ASP.NET, Windows (2000, 2003, XP, Vista, & Win7), XML, HTML, iSeries AS400, MS DOS, VPN,

VM, Desktop Applications

Testing Tools: QC ALM

QA Engineer – Contractor (Jan 2010 – July 2010)

ADP (Automatic Data Processing) – Norcross, GA

Performed end to end verification and validation testing for Integrated Effective Dated (IED) functionality

Provided test plan updates during System Integration Testing (SIT), Regression and Ad hoc testing

cycles

Participated in project and stand up meetings in a Agile environment

Conducted XML BOD message tracking between HR&B and Pay Expert application

Performed Acceptance testing, System Integration and Regression testing

Proficient in testing ASP.NET, Windows (2000, 2003, XP, Vista, & Win7), XML, HTML, Web Services, Enterprise

Applications, Desktop Applications

Testing Tools: Rational ClearQuest

Lead Quality Assurance Analyst/Test Engineer (1994 2009)

ISGN Technologies LTD/MortgageHub (acquired Fair Isaac)

Fair Isaac Corporation (acquired LBSS, INC) – Norcross, GA

Developed and executed test strategies and plans for various testing types and levels

Participated in application development project planning and requirement review sessions

Managed, prepared, maintained and reviewed test case documentation; as well as monitored and analyzed metrics.

Analyzed and managed software defect reports, classifying priority levels, and participating in triage meetings.

Working knowledge of Agile development principles and concepts

Experienced interacting with IS development staff, software vendors, consultants, user community, support staff,

system managers and professional organizations.

Managed and mentored onshore and offshore teams in UAT processes

Strong experience in distributed systems testing, performed Black box and Acceptance testing, System

Integration and Regression testing, Unit and Non Functional testing

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Proficient in testing: Enterprise Applications, . NET platform (IIS, .NET, Web Services, SQL Server) XML, HTML,

iSeries AS400, MS DOS, VPN, VM, FoxPro, Desktop Applications

Testing Tools: MDN, Team Foundation Server

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