DANIEL ALVARO
Astoria, NY ****6
Phone: 347-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danielalvaro
JUNIOR SOFTWARE TESTER
A consistent, dependable, can-do professional with a proven track record of success. Comprehensive training in exploratory, functional, and usability testing with additional skills in risk analysis. Recognizes the importance of quality and gives the highest priority to achieving accuracy. Demonstrates a high level of initiative and possesses the ability to recognize what needs to be done. A life-long and continuing dedication to learning has led to software testing where focus, teamwork, and attention to detail are their own reward.
TECHNOLOGY & TESTING PROFICIENCIES
Testing Tools:
XMind, Trello, qTest
Currently learning Selenium, TestComplete and SoapUI
Programming Languages:
Currently learning HTML, CSS, Python, MySQL
Software Testing Projects:
2015 – Performed Usability, Integration, and Stress testing on the Website and iOS platforms for the NYC Guide HS App in collaboration with the Heckscher Foundation.
EDUCATION
Per Scholas 2015
Software Testing
Learned Rapid Testing Applied (RTA) and Rapid Software Testing (RST) that covers quality concepts, techniques and objectives of testing
Worked through several testing projects and challenges utilizing various testing tools and developed test strategies, coverage, defect analysis, and reports
Buffalo State College 1981
Bachelor of Science in Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BRGR, New York, NY 2014 – 2015
Cashier / Server
Responsible for $1,000 in transactions per shift with a 100% accuracy rate for 16 consecutive months
Successfully completed and earned a Food Handler’s Certification
Performed exemplary customer service in a team setting, and was consistently recognized for “going the extra mile”
Joy Berry Books, New York, NY 2009 – 2013
Production Artist / Recording Engineer
Created layouts for several series of children’s books by a best-selling author who has sold over 85 million books
Regularly met with author to organize and prepare files for printing
Engineered, led. and edited voice-over recording sessions by coaching talent to ensure client satisfaction
Proofread every book, chart, and tip sheet the company created ensuring the highest of standards were being met
The Wall Street Transcript, New York, NY 1998 – 2009
Preprint Production Artist
Produced reprints of articles while hitting weekly hard deadlines and working extended hours to ensure job completion
Sought out tutoring in proofreading, then volunteered to help out with Quality Assurance practices
Liaison between Supervisor and Printing to ensure quality standards and deadlines were met