THAO NGUYEN
Schaumburg IL *****
********@*****.*** 630-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/thaonguyen1
Sr. QA Analyst Resound US April 2016 – Present
Glenview, IL
Assist in preparing and modifying project specific test data.
Conduct test execution (both manual and automated).
Test results validation and reporting.
Defect and issue identification, logging, tracking, resolution, and reporting.
Tasks status communication to QA Test Planner and QA Test Lead.
Ensure testing commitments are met and communicate potential impacts to target dates to the QA Test Lead.
Identify risks to testing and communicate to the QA Test Lead.
Help identify and implement new process improvements.
Assist in existing process improvements and adhere to all QA processes and procedures.
Conduct training for new QA team members and work with the offshore teams.
Manage, coordinate and ensure the delivery of a release or project.
Sr. QA Analyst, Astro, SIST Motorola Solutions June 2012 – November 2015
Schaumburg, IL
Analyzed system and business requirements, developed detailed test plans, test scripts, and execute end-to-end and backend tests
Developed test strategies to achieve test coverage of new features and regression testing. Created the testing scenario outlines and published outlines for formal technical review
Led engineering teams in the execution of regression tests, new feature test cases, and load and stress testing. Drove the test team toward the M-Gates and milestones of the ASTRO program release to achieve program certification
Identified and reported software defects to in CQCM database and provided execution traces for debug purposes.
Engaged with software architects, developers, testers, and managers on software defects
Testing WebServices, HP UFT (QTP), HP LoadRunner and Performance Center, Quality Center (QC ALM).
Creating training procedures and training & mentoring team and cross-team members
Proficient in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Primary ownership of features and leading QA efforts
Responsible for verifying requirements by executing end-to-end tests manually and by automation in AGILE and as well as Waterfall environment
QA Analyst, iDEN SIST Motorola August 2000 – June 2012
Schaumburg, IL
Analyzed system and business requirements, developed detailed test plans, test scripts, and execute end-to-end and backend tests
SQL defect database queries, insertions, joins, stored procedures and SQL server
Created master and cycle test plans and executed test cases for various iDEN core network products
Developed requirements traceability matrices for test plans
Configured and debugged test environment, and upgraded and maintained core network products under Test
Worked with developers, architects, and quality assurance colleagues on the analysis of software defects and field issues
Leveraged QuickTest Professional Tool for test automation
EDUCATION
Roosevelt University – Chicago, Illinois
Degree: Master of Science in Computer Sciences
Graduation date: May 2003
Windsor University – Ontario, Canada
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences
Graduation date: May 1999
IT Expert System – Schaumburg, Illinois
Classes taken: QA, Ecommerce web development
MITS – Schaumburg, Canada
Classes taken: Agile and ACP Certification, Big Data, BA
SKILLSET
Programming/Scripting/Query Languages:
C, Java, MySQL,Shell Scripting, XML, HTML, Junit, Apache JMeter
Test Tools:
HP UFT, TFS, Quality Center, Selenium, ALM, SoapUI, SOAP, REST
Windows Tools:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access
OS:
Windows, UNIX/LINUX, Solaris, VMWare
Protocols:
Network protocols: Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, SIP, DHCP, DNS, and UDP
WORK AUTHORIZATION
US Citizen