Engineer Quality Assurance
Resume:
CAREER PROFILE:
Results-driven and proactive professional with 15+ years of experience in Process Development, Software Engineering, Database Administration, and Quality Assurance. Over 12 years’ experience utilizing technology to facilitate learning in the field of Education.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Sybase Microsoft SQL Server Patrol DB Change Manager Mainframe Apple Ipad Microsoft Office Suite iTRACKSTAAR Texas Assessment Management System STAAR Online Testing Program Analytics 4 Education
EDUCATION
Masters of Education – Educational Leadership, May 2012 / GPA: 4.00
Texas State University at San Marcos, San Marcos TX
Bachelor of Science – Computer Science, December 1992 / GPA: 3.62
Grambling State University, Grambling LA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Cesar E. Chavez High School, Houston TX Jan 2016 – Present
AP – Test Coordinator / Teacher Specialist
Provided scope estimates for scheduling of milestones and deliverables
Ensured testing infrastructure and system configurations
Planned, prepared, and managed online and paper state test administration
Adhered to federal, state, district testing guidelines for 2700+ students
Prepared for and conducted principal, test administrator, and technology staff training
Lake Olympia Middle School, Missouri TX Aug 2015 – Jan 2016
8th Grade Math/Algebra Teacher
Utilized technology to facilitate learning
Built student foundations in mathematical process standards, number and operations, proportionality, equations, measurement and data, personal financial literacy
Developed problem solving and critical thinking skills
Planned, developed, implemented lesson plans in alignment with curriculum and instruction
Kelly Lane Middle School, Pflugerville TX Aug 2009 – May 2015
7th Grade Math / Pre-AP Math Teacher
Assumed the role of Acting Assistant Principal
Utilized technology to facilitate learning
Mentored new hire teachers
Built student foundations in mathematical process standards, number and operations, proportionality, equations, measurement and data, personal financial literacy
Developed problem solving and critical thinking skills
Planned, developed, implemented lesson plans in alignment with curriculum and instruction
Pflugerville Middle School, Pflugerville TX Jun 2004 – Aug 2009
6th-7th Grade Math / Pre-AP Math Teacher
Utilized technology to facilitate learning
Mentored new hire teachers and at-risk students
Built student foundations in mathematical process standards, number and operations, proportionality, equations, measurement and data, personal financial literacy
Developed problem solving and critical thinking skills
Planned, developed, implemented lesson plans in alignment with curriculum and instruction
State of Texas of the Attorney General, Austin TX Jul 2002 – Jun 2004
Database Administrator
Analyzed and assessed future information system requirements to develop comprehensive database plans
Performed server migrations, updates, and repairs
Loaded data files from flat and excel files to tables
Installed databases, patches, and upgrades
Created Unix shell scripts
BMC Software, Inc., Austin TX Nov 1998 – Sept 2001
Research and Development Quality Assurance Representative
Verified/Implemented customer requirements and specifications
Generated and executed automated testing scripts
Logged anomalies utilizing problem tracking tools
Verified software development defect resolutions
Developed process improvement strategies
Compaq, Austin TX May 1997 – Nov 1998
Sybase Database Administrator/Technical Specialist
Analyzed and assessed future information system requirements to develop comprehensive database plans
Performed server migrations, updates, and repairs
Loaded data files from flat and excel files to tables
Installed databases, patches, and upgrades
Created Unix shell scripts
Systems and Management Resources, Colorado Springs CO Feb 1996 – Apr 1997
Test Engineer
Collaborated with project team during product life cycle
Designed and developed QA test strategy
Performed functional, regression, and end-to-end testing
Lockheed Martin, Austin TX Jan 1993 – Jan 1996
Software Quality Engineer / Scientific Programmer Analyst
Expanded Responsibilities:
Collaborated with project team during product life cycle
Designed and developed QA test strategy
Performed functional, regression, and end-to-end testing
Ensured compliance/implementation of DOD requirements and specifications
CERTIFICATIONS
Principal Certification – May 2015
Math 4-8 – May 2015
ESL – April 2011
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Educators’ Association (NEA)
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Pflugerville Educators’ Association –Treasurer
House of Delegate Representative
RECOGNITIONS
Teacher of the Year
KXAN NBC Teacher of the Week
Perot/MCI – KUDO for conversion test team performance
Lockheed Martin – Superior Performance Award for Process Improvement
References available upon request
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