EUGENE C. TORRES
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EXPERIENCED QA ANALYST
Solutions-focused Analyst with banking industry experience; solid understanding of QA best practices, process, methodologies and defect management practices
Excels in testing applications thoroughly to ensure that the risks of promoting changes to production are minimized. Serves as a value-adding member of QA teams
Well-developed written and oral communication skills with exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
TECHNOLOGY & TESTING PROFICIENCIES
Testing Tools:
HP QuickTest Professional, HP Quality Center, HP Service Manager, QC-Pro, Pax It, Calypso, SPC Light, SM9, VMWare, ServiceNow
Deployment Tools:
Microsoft System Management Server (SMS), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), VMWare vSphere
Testing Methodologies:
IT Standards, SDLC, PMF, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Functionality Testing, Validation, Component Testing, Installation Testing, Structural Testing
Software/Systems:
MS Office Suite, Windows, DOS, Sharepoint, Active Directory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CIBC November 2015 to March 2015
End User Desktop Testing Environment
Technical Specialist
Provides day-to-day onsite technical support to QA Teams for software and
hardware needs
Manages directory services' user accounts and access permissions based on corporate policies
Maintain hardware/peripherals in testing labs
Support clients during their test phases
Build and maintain test environment according to client requirements
Coordinate with other LOBS for implementation phase of projects
Assist in defect/error investigations for multiple projects
Set-up/configure workstations and other hardware as per client requirements
Ensure that resolutions are dealt in accordance with service level agreements
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA June 2013 to June 2015
Distributed Information Systems QA, Global Data Centre Ops
Technical Analyst
Analyze project documents to identify test requirements
Deployment of applications using SMS/SCCM 2012 in pre-production environment
Support QA teams during their test phases
Strong understanding of Windows XP/7, Server 2003/2008
Assist build team with building of environment during large projects
Coordinate/Document actual test results and responsible for the end-to-end tracking of all issues found
Logs and assists in defect investigation and escalation
Create Device and User Collections in SCCM as required
Use defined/new methodologies and software to test new technologies/system functionality of simple to high complexity to ensure business acceptance, user acceptance and system integration
Collaborates with other areas within IT to identify and improve testing tools and approaches
Use software tools for defect management
Execute test scripts, regression and functional testing, create test scenarios and install testing
Primary contact for asset management and allocation for myWorkspace (DSU) and myWorkspace Virtualization Project (Citrix)
Manage incident tickets for Windows 7 Upgrade and Windows 7 virtualization project (Citrix)
Verify new builds according to clients request and specifications
Significant Accomplishments:
Contributed to high-reliability technology releases as a result of thorough testing that helped maintain RBC’s IT production environment safety and soundness
Improved the documentation of QA testing practices to enhance their repeatability, saving time and money and encouraged testing standardization and best practices
Assisted in incident management/resolution for Windows 7 migration project
Streamlined myWorkspace/DSU SCCM Collections resulting in 80% increased efficiency in deployments
Received multiple Arbie awards from teammates and clients in recognition of dedication and exemplary work
STACKPOLE POWERTRAIN INTERNATIONAL October 2010 to June 2013
Engineered Products Division
Quality Technician
Performed Layered Process Audits and 5S Audits as per schedule
Performed Incoming and Final Audit Inspections
Submitted monthly CPK reports
Supported machining and assembly lines with quality issues
Set-up gauging and supervise sort when necessary
Executed CMM programs on incoming and in-process products (Zeiss, Mitutoyo)
Performed contamination testing on pumps and pump components
Collected and filed completed SPC, run charts, First Off sheets
Submitted daily shift reports to Quality Manager and Product Managers
oLead Hand CNC Operator November 1994 to October 2010
Performed First off, Last off, SPC as per work instructions
Experience with FANUC controls
Able to operate mills, grinders, multi-axis lathes
Machined products to close tolerances as per customer requirements
Troubleshoot and diagnosed minor quality and mechanical issues
Audited work cell for potential Health and Safety hazards
Able to use micrometers, air gauges, calipers, shadowgraphs, refractometers, dial indicators
Performed required quality checks as per work instructions
Supported assembly line operators with any quality and mechanical issues
Performed any required tooling changes and set-ups
Identified and reported potential quality issues to Supervisor and Operations Manager
Performed TPM audits
EDUCATION
Academy of Learning July 2009 to January 2010
A+ Essentials (80% Exam Result)
Sheridan College September 1992 to May 1993
Business (GPA: 3.8)