Software Tester
Resume:
Brian Lamar Barrett
Houston, TX *7078
*************@*****.***
PROFILE A hard working member of the IT for over ten years, with eight years as a software tester. Currently expanding my knowledge in school, is seeking a new challenge in the IT field.
EDUCATION University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts in English
Graduated August, 1994
ITT Technical Institute, Houston, TX
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Software Development
GPA: 4.0
Expected Graduation: December, 2016
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Visual Basic
Raptor
Microsoft Visio
Data Migration
Black Box Software Testing
Regression testing
Automated testing
Developing Test Plans
Download software
Install software
Install patches
Install hardware
Troubleshooting
Technical Support
HP Quality Center
HP System Software Manager
HP BIOS Configuration Utility
Test Director
PVCS Tracker
Microsoft Word 2010
Microsoft Excel 2010
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
Microsoft Outlook 2010
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8
Adobe Acrobat
WORK HISTORY
3/15 –6/15 Apex Systems
Site Surveyor Responsible for driving around to different sites within the Houston area to perform site surveys. Surveys consist of using Google Nexus 9 to fill in survey information such as pole/ tag numbers, GPS information. Take site photos of target location, pole location, obstruction. Measure pole to target location using range finder. Locate possible alternate pole location and/ or plant extension comments.
3/14 – 2/15 PCS-CTS (contract through Atterro)
Flat Panel Display Tester Verify that refurbished Dell monitors pass cosmetic, mechanical and functional tests. Serve in the areas of Quick Test, Burn In and Final Test. Also, harvest useful parts from damaged monitors to be used for repair.
4/08 – 3/13 Hewlett Packard (contract through Modis)
Software Tester With SCCM group, tested SSM and BCU utilities on Windows 7 and Windows 8. Verified changes made using the utilities. Worked on various notebooks, desktops, all-in-ones and workstations. Reported test results and errors. Testing in Thin Client Lab. Responsible for testing applications on a Linux platform, also tested on Windows. Testing in assigned functional areas according to established test plans and schedules. Configured desktop computer hardware, software and firmware as required for testing. Involved in defect finding & trouble shooting, reporting and verification, suggesting root causes & reporting test results.
1/07 – 4/08 Convergys
Problem Resolution Rep II Provide technical support for Yahoo’s customers with web hosting and merchant solutions accounts. Identify and document problems with those accounts. Help configure pop settings for email accounts for use with Outlook or other mail clients. Troubleshoot issues with Yahoo’s Store Editor, Sitebuilder and Site Solutions programs.
11/05 - 12/05 British Petroleum (contract through ITI)
Migration Technician Format hard drives and configure settings to meet the company’s specifications. Transfer data from user’s old hard drive to a new hard drive. Archive old hard drives. Download requested software from company’s network and install to user’s desktop or laptop. Pick up and deliver the user’s desktop.
11/00-10/01 Dynegy (contract through Double Precision Computer Services)
Software Tester Test the interface of the ROCKET system. Write test cases for interface between applications. Store test cases and document test results using Test Director. Report all errors using PVCS Tracker. Perform regression tests. Assist in system tests. Provide weekly reports of the progress of the project.
3/00-9/00 Dynegy (contract through Double Precision Computer Services)
Software Tester Test the functionality of the common systems applications, Counterparty, Contracts and Credit. Write test cases for software functionality. Report all errors. Perform regression testing on known errors. Report the status of testing progress. Document the testing process, including test plans, test cases, errors, and screenshots. Give some technical and software support and some software installation.
6/99-2/00 First Source Parts Center
System Operator Monitor and maintain network running on AS/400. Set daily backup. Install updates. Support branches and customers with software problems related to Intelliware, SwiftLink, and Almanac programs. Also, provide network and hardware support. Send updates for SwiftLink and Almanac. Also, give some technical support for SwiftLink and Almanac. Write instructions, for customers and branches, for installing software. Send bills to customers for the use of SwiftLink and Almanac.
7/97-2/99 ARGUS Financial Software
Software Tester Test the interface and calculation functions of the company's software. Report any errors found in the code. Make suggestions for design. Document the function and development of features in the software. Regress files calculated using company's automated testing program and report any errors found. Test interface between other software and Argus’ software. Give some technical support for this product.
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