Test Manager

PHONE 305-***-****

E-MAIL **@********.***

Yan Karob

Objective

To obtain a position utilizing my strong computer, leadership, and interpersonal skills, as well as background in managing, developing an automated testing architecture in an environment that is concerned with software quality, accuracy, and performance. I have a strong desire to fully exert myself in my job and to learn all I can. I continue to broaden my horizons in reading and study on various subjects, mostly focusing on the technology realm

Summary

Hard working, innovative, and adaptive individual with a demonstrative record of accomplishments; work well in diverse environments; solid knowledge base; results oriented team player with excellent analytical, problem-solving and team-building skills

Languages

Python, Ruby, VB, VBA, VBS, SQL, HTML, DHTML, 4Test, TSL, Java script, VB.NET, C#, MQL

OS

AS400,DOS, SCO-Unix, Linux, Windows 3.1, 9x, NT 4.0 - Windows 8, Windows Servers, IBI, Guidewire, FIS banking core software, Android, IOS, Win Mobile

Tools

Selenium, WebDriver, Ruby on rails( + Watir + Rspec),SOAP UI, Rubymine, HP Quick Test Pro, HP Quality Center, Atlassian Bamboo CI, Jira, Git Hub,Rational Performance Studio, SQA Robot, Visual Test, VB, Segue’s QA Partner/Silk, Visual Studio, E-test, Load Runner,Toad, Eclipse, TFS, Share Point, MS SQL,MS BI solutions, BIC, FIS BI, Excel BI solutions,MVC

Professional experience

Permanent

Permanent

Permanent

[03/15- 02/16] UA Brands www.uniformadvantage.com

Plantation, Florida

QA Automation Architect/Lead

Establishing QA department using Agile methodologies Scrum 2.1

Responsible for identifying and selecting right tools for manual and automated testing

End to End testing of full web commerce platform ( over 15 websites, Including redesigned new MVC shopping cart)

Extensive Web services testing ( SOAP, REST)

Performed full Backend testing using SQL, ETL and Visual studio

Designed and implemented continuous integration using Atlassian Bamboo CI (Tying up automated builds, tests, and releases together in a single workflow)

Configured and Integrated Jira, Git Hub and Bamboo into one continues process (from code, test to full release)

Automated websites testing using Ruby – Selenium

Performed full Mobile testing for the ecommerce sites, including SEO, UX, UI, Responsive, Security ( hybrid applications)

Responsible for deployment of releases to UAT and Production

Scripted several automated services for internal use - using ruby and shell scripting

Performed full localization and globalization testing

[05/13 – 03/15] Sabadell Bank www.sabadellbank.com

Miami Lakes, Florida

QA Automation Architect

Established QA department with Compliance of FDIC/OCC

Established Procedures and Policies for QA ( scrum 2.1)

Managed and Administered TFS server 2012

Tested and Validated Data for FIS Business Intelligence ( SAP based)

Designed test framework for Data warehousing using SQL 2008, Excel, Cast iron (Netteza )

Designed test matrixes and analyzing KPI’s for test performances

Performed Data analysis on SQL BI for optimizations

Tested integration services on acquired banks

Performed SOAP testing for banking transaction

Created small test utilities using Visual studio 2012 (VB)

Built an automation framework for data validation

CI Integration

[12/04 – 04/2013] United Auto Insurance Group www.uaig.net

North Miami, Florida

QA Automation Architect / QA manager

Designed and developed from scratch several Automation frameworks for web based and AS400 testing using QTP, VB and Windows scripting

Led and managed several QA teams, local and international

Designed and developed several scripts and tools for larger automated framework

Oversaw and performed tests on Large Data mining projects (IBI) for large insurance DB (DB2, SQL)

Performed full cyber security testing for large company merchant accounts and intranet networking

Designed / Performed / Tested IVR and credit card solutions

Designed and executed large Performance testing utilizing HP Load testing (over 10,000 users simultaneously)

Architected advanced solution to utilize internal server farm for performing large data mining and testing

Developed UI interface using VB6 to interact with Mercury QTP for easier and faster test creations (cost saving solution)

Provided several money saving solutions for automation and created several tools for automation using VB6 and VB.NET

Designed and developed tool in VB for automating Manual Test Cases creation

Performed manual and automated testing for migration from AS400/DB2 to Oracle/J2EE platform

Tested large Databases (DB2 and Oracle) using TOAD and AS400

Created custom scripts and SQL queries to test data and performance of databases

Provided training and technical knowledge for entire QA team

Contract

[03/04 – 12/04] Lydian Data Services (LDS) www.lydian.com

Deerfield Beach, Florida

QA Automation Lead

As a technical lead of QA engineering group participated in design and development of a test platform for the LDS’ suite of loan brokerage tools

Designed and developed initial test framework using Mercury Quick Test Pro, Visual Basic and VB Script. The test framework allowed flexible integration of multiple test scripts under the same management and reporting structure and covered all areas of the application from XML messaging (SOAP) to database synchronization and user interface

Developed multiple automated test flows using C# and VB.NET in order to test and verify external system adapters (i.e. Web API)

Wrote specific set of XML libraries used in testing of product’s business rules

Designed and developed test framework and set of test templates (flexible, configurable scripts) for interface (UI and data) customization testing. Successfully implemented new customization testing approach to verify clients’ interfaces for Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Winter Group, CSFB, etc.

Provided training and mentoring for other members of QA team

Contract

[02/02 – 01/04] Rx For You www.rxforyou.com

Deerfield Beach, Florida

Automation Analyst

Responsible for designing and implementing automated testing platform for pharmacy software QS1 and MOT using WinRunner 7.0 and Visual Test 6.5

Tested high security e-commerce website concentrating on wholesale pricing, on-line ordering, tracking, warehousing and logistics

Created automated test framework to verify functionality of a secure web based solution for web-enabled prescriptions segment where doctors, nursing homes, LAF’s and pharmacies could communicate over the web and check records online

Permanent

[ 01/01– 01/02] New Markets International www.newmarkets.com

San Mateo, CA

Quality Assurance Manager

Successfully managed team of 5 people

Setup structure for manual and automated testing for company web applications

Extensively trained staff for a “Quick Start” using Mercury WinRunner and “Web Track” bug tracking system

Gathered requirements and performed analysis for performance of B2B and Client-Server Trading System

Created statistical analysis spreadsheets comparing results from multiple tests for purpose of estimating scale-out

Responsible for creation, enhancements, and maintenance of an architecture supporting different types of tests.

Instructed and trained employees on WinRunner, internal architecture, and internally developed tools and utilities

Managed tasks and oversight of 5 team members, daily workload, activities, goals and objectives

Designed efficient, maintainable solution for complex testing requests, meeting client’s specified requirements.

Developed full business scenario automated scripts to test Client/Server application

Developed a new approach to automation testing with WinRunner allowing QA testers without any knowledge of test automation/programming to run test cases by simply creating them in Notepad or Excel

Contract

[ 06/00 - 01/01] 3Com www.3com.com

Santa Clara CA

Software Quality Assurance Automation Lead Engineer, E-Business Group

Led and coordinated the automation process of e-Business applications

Managed the automation plan for 3Com web site re-design, B2B and B2C projects

Defined and build automation strategy/goals for QA team

Initiated assessment and evaluation of different automation tools as well as vendor selection process

Created and implemented QA automation strategy, test plan, and design specification

Worked with third parties/software vendors and other team members on architecture and fine-tuning of the e-business applications

Designed, implemented and maintained automation test framework for 3Com web site, B2B and B2C projects using Mercury Interactive WinRunner and Test Director

Maintained proper version control of the test library and manage the change control process

Responsible for identifying the test cases for automation, developing test cases, developing test script according to the SQA Automation Design Specification document, executing test cases, analyzing the test results, adding changes to script and script related documents

Responsible for providing setup, configuration and trouble shooting of the network environment for test execution

Trained and assisted other QA staff on using Automation Tool (WinRunner with Test Director)

Contract

[ 07/98-06/00 ] Xerox www.xerox.com

Palo Alto, CA

Software Quality Assurance Automation Manager/Lead Engineer

Responsible for building and managing automation team of 6 people

Responsible for automating testing process using Visual test, Vermont High Test, VB and Rational Performance Studio 1.5

Reviewed business requirements and functional specifications

Developed and managed test plans

Identified and developed test cases for automation

Developed test scripts in Visual test and VB for Suzuka’s multifunction device

Worked closely with development team for better understanding of application testing coverage and performance

Identified, reproduced and reported defects in product using corporate bug tracking system

Attended project meetings and reported automation status to the management and peers

Permanent

[ 1995-6/1998 ] Okidata www.okidata.com

Mount Laurel, PA

Engineering Technical Group Member / QA Manager

Successfully managed team of 10 people

Responsible for Client/Server Front-End Application

Design, Development, implementation and Support of Front-end firm-wide Intranet site using various tools including Interdev, Active Server Pages, Active X, Visual Basic and Access database

Responsible for Automation Test Scripts designed in Visual Basic and SQA Robot for various applications

Worked independently and in a team effort

Responsible for Development, Testing, Documentation and Implementation for Web Test automation software

Developed, tested, implemented and provided support for Client/server test tools across various platforms and Environments

Evaluated automation software and implemented SQA Suite Into production environment

Responsible for SQA Engine customization development project. Project included redesign of the SQA engine to allow non-technical personnel to utilize software for all automation testing needs regardless of the software application. This included development, testing, documentation and support

Responsible for hardware/software, communications and presentation for Okidata Small Business World Trade Show. This included extensive design, development, implementation and support efforts in preparation to ensure show success

Evaluated software packages on multiple platforms to determine their compatibility with the products. Identified and documented evaluation results for management

Contract

[ 1994-1995 ] Judge Consulting Agency

Philadelphia, PA

Network Consultant

Responsible for Banyan Vines Support, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Contract

[ 1993-1994 ] National Software Testing Laboratory

Philadelphia, PA

Software tester

Performed OS/2 platform Software testing, design test process, evaluation of products for OS/2

Responsible for WARP workstation and server testing/evaluation

Permanent

[ 1989-1993 ] Glendale Pharmacy, Information Systems

Philadelphia, PA

Designed, implementation and supported SCO-Unix operating system and other Pharmacy applications

Responsible for Database management

Responsible for company web site design

Education

1982 - 1986 - First Medical College ( Moscow, Russia)

Degree: BS in Pharmaceutical Science

1986-1988 – MET ( Moscow, Russia)

Degree: BS in Computer science

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