PHILLIP E. TALBOT

**** * ***** ***

Kansas City, MO 64134

acx6z4@r.postjobfree.com

816-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-talbot-220268a0

OBJECTIVE

To utilize my skills as a software quality analyst in a position with long term growth potential

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Software Quality Analyst – Clarus Group – USDA – Kansas City, Mo – Sept 2016 to Dec 2016

Effectively documented and maintained complex test cases to test UI and backend functionality in Sharepoint.

Efficiently created and executed manual test cases for integration testing.

Spearheaded 508 Compliance testing effort.

Managed and coordinated the distribution of testing workload.

Utilized Jenkins build tool to deploy testing site.

Created Best Practices training documents.

Successfully facilitated development team meetings and QA training.

Certification Level Analyst – Ad Astra – Overland Park, KS – Feb 2015 to Sept 2016

Created, executed, and maintained complex test cases to test UI and backend functionality.

Proficiently used Telerik and Selenium IDE to convert manual test cases into automation scripts.

Documented all defects, time tracking, and test cases in SpiraTeam.

Trained and mentored all new Certification Analysts.

Software Quality Analyst – DST Systems, Inc. – Kansas City, MO – Jan 2013 to Feb 2015

Effectively utilize Zephyr and Selenium IDE to plan, develop, maintain, and execute a wide range of quality tests cases to ensure software functionality throughout the project SDLC.

Execute manual and automated tests for load, integration, regression, and production testing. This includes designing, drafting, revising, and evaluating complex test plans and scripts.

Proficiently write standard SQL to query, update, and add information to the open systems database.

Document defects and using JIRA, and retest software corrections to ensure the bugs were resolved while mentoring less experienced staff.

Corporate Securities Representative – DST Systems Inc. - Kansas City, MO - Jan 2011 to Jan 2013

Evaluate, verify, and process service requests from shareholders, third-party entities, institutions, broker/dealer operations, or client Fund/Stock groups

Research, resolve, and/or respond to such queries in either written or oral means

Work under minimal supervision with established guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Proficient in the Agile Methodology and SDLC

Knowledgeable in using SQL in Quest Central for DB2, SQL Server Management Studio, and PostgreSQL with pgAdmin 3 tools

Detailed knowledge of JIRA, SpiraTeam, and Sharepoint

Experienced in creating manual test scripts using Zephyr, SpiraTeam, and Excel

Knowledgeable in creating automated scripts in Selenium IDE, Telerik Testing Studios, Ranorex, and Test Complete

Able to multi-task, organize, and lead people

Excellent communication and customer service skills

EDUCATION

Gateway College of Evangelism - Florissant, MO - Sept 2006 to May 2008

REFERENCES

Robert Hodson 816-***-****

Sushma Maddi 913-***-****

Gregory Biller 660-***-****

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