MARINA ZAKON

*** *** **** ******, ***. C-* Brooklyn, New York 11214

646-***-**** acxcpr@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-zakon

SUMMARY

A results-driven and forward-thinking QA analyst with a proven track record of accomplishment in Software Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, QA process improvement, and SAP TM, as well as automated and manual mobile, web, and desktop applications testing. Leverages extensive experience in financial services, real estate industries, and accounting applications to administer pragmatic and analytical decisions in high-pressure environments. A team-focused producer and leader perpetually contributing to the bottom line. Great individual contributor as well as team player. Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Hardware: IBM Compatible PC and peripherals, FNS/400, CTPS.

Software: SAP, OpenText Content Server, Meridian Proliance, Timberline, .NET Custom Applications, ExpressOptions, VSS, Toad Tool, MS InfoPath, SharePoint, Azure.

Languages and Protocols: SQL, XML, COBOL, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, VBA, UNIX, REST.

Operating Systems: DameWare Virtual Servers, Windows, Linux. IP Tools: TCP/IP, FTP, Telnet.

Reporting Systems: Cognos, Actuate, Crystal, WebReporter.

Testing Tools and Methods: ServiceNow, HPQC, Altiris, QTP, PVCS Tracker, PVCS Version Manager, CMM Methodology.

EXPERIENCE

FOREST CITY RATNER COMPANIES Brooklyn, New York

Senior QA Analyst 2006-2016

Planned, led, and managed test initiatives for implementation of Meridian Proliance accounting applications, OpenText Livelink workflows, CRS Reports, ITG Forms, ServiceNow and HPQC upgrades, and Avaya VoIP. Cultivated workflows and change management systems. Maintained source/version control products for software deployment (Altiris, VSS, SOX Accelerator, StarTeam Change Manager). Participated in QA and regression refresh on quarterly basis. Worked closely with risk management and project team to identify risks and to improve quality assurance process. Created test plans/cases and maintained test repository in HPQC ALM. Qualified test environment and data for test execution and integrated/UAT session.

Recognized by senior management as a key role player in fiscal year-end change and Project Connect

Team member which developed product which received 2006 GlobalStar Award from OpenText

Responsible for code deployments in QA and production

Identified production issues and coordinated implementation of resolutions under budget

Managed, maintained, and updated issues log

Built and imported transports in SAP transport management system

Initiated and completed external and internal audits ahead of schedule

Led process improvement sessions for each project wrap up

Reviewed business and environment requirements, data requirements, user stories, and implementation plans for software deployment

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Weehawken, New Jersey, Lead QA Analyst, Team Lead, 2000-2006. Guided independent management of QA projects for corporate employee financial services (CEFS – stock benefit plan administration firm with 125 corporate clients) group in support of web administration platform. Independently managed and deployed systems upgrades from initial release of code to QA through checkout in production. Validated business requirements and functional specifications. Developed, evaluated, and updated test plans and test scripts. Created and executed automated test scripts to serve as base for regression testing using WinRunner.

DMR CONSULTING GROUP, INC., Edison, New Jersey, Programmer and Analyst, 1998-1999. Developed test case scenarios for revenue rewrite and Y2K testing for motor vehicle services, DOT, State of New Jersey. Tracked testing results and documentation requirements using MS Access. Performed user acceptance and integration testing on driver history, violations processing, and monitoring systems, including reviewing screens, reports, and notices. Performed logical partition testing for Y2K. Implemented Y2K programming changes. Designed and developed data processing modules and their connection to the Data Warehouse Invoicing and Billing systems of UPS.

EDUCATION

THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, Rovno, Ukraine, BS, Engineering

TAYLOR BUSINESS INSTITUTE, New York, NY, Associate Degree in Accounting and Business Management

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

XINCON Technology School

Software Quality Assurance Academic Course

UBS Financial Services Corporate Training

Series 7 Prep Course Securities Industry Introduction Course

Reuters Market Data Course

MS Project Course Structured Testing Course

Transcentive Express Options Course

Meridian University

Proliance System Administrator Education

New York University School of Continuing Studies

Quality Techniques for Projects

SQL

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