JIM W. PERRY

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PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT CAREER PROFILE

Supervision Delegation & Follow-Up Progressive Discipline

Interviewing & Selection Coaching Terminations

Onboarding & Training Performance Reviews

PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE QA & PERFORMANCE TESTING CAREER PROFILE

Quality Assurance Software Performance Testing Test Cases Functional Testing

Software Development Cycle Scripts Regressive Testing

User Interface Standards Performance Testing Operations Testing

Performance & Scalability Standards Troubleshooting Agile & Scrum

Client Specifications/Documents Standards Problem/Defect Tracking Traditional Methodologies

Test Plans Manual Task Testing Beta Process

SOFTWARE

Performance Testing: Team Foundation Server (TFS), SharePoint

Visual Studio 2010 – Team Wed Access, iRise, SnagIt, Tech Excel, Microsoft Sequel Query Analyzer (SQL), Microsoft Office (MS Word), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

iSeries, MS/Visio, XML, SQL Server, Altova XMLSpy, Version Manager, PeopleSoft, Silverlake, jXchange

iSeries Intro & Operations, jSource Basics

Test Development: XSD, Excel tables, Visual Studio (Visual Basic scripts), DOS CMD cscripts, SQL Query Analyzer, Parasoft Soaptest.

Operations Tests: iSeries QA Bank Refresh, Heath & Activity Section (HATS), End Of Day (EOD), X-Testing

Operating Systems: AS/400

EXPERIENCE

Quality Assurance Analyst: HealthMEDX (HMX)

Ozark, MO, 3/06 – 4/16

Leader in software development for post hospital medical industry, including long-term post-acute care, home health, hospice, and rehabilitation.

Verified quality of HMX software by serving as quality assurance software tester, including usage of software on mobile devices such as iCare, Mobile View, and Touchscreen.

Conducted timely, quality software tests according to specifications, while remaining knowledgeable regarding software development cycle. Ensured all completed software adhered to all established user interface and performance and scalability standards, as well as any client specifications and documents utilized.

Developed test plans, wrote test cases, and developed and included scripts in test cases as needed.

Ran performance testing, and tracked problems and defects.

Provided failures to Developers in order to create fix, retested software, and analyzed results.

Performed manual task, functional, and regressive testing.

Experienced in Agile software development with Scrum, as well as traditional methodologies.

Participated in beta process by providing support, training, and testing as necessary.

Utilized Visual Studio 2010 – Team Wed Access, Team Foundation Server (TFS)/Test Manager, iRise, SnagIt, Tech Excel, Microsoft Sequel Query Analyzer (SQL), Microsoft Office (MS Word), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Employed latest technological advances and remained current regarding both industry and technology trends.

Adhered to established quality assurance processes, and recommended improvements to existing processes as needed.

Assisted with diagnosing customer issues as needed, and provided customers with the highest level of service.

Regularly conducted new hire and existing employee training, and responded to team member inquiries while performing responsibilities in team-oriented environment.

Software Engineering Test Technician: GARMIN International

Olathe, KS, 2/06 – 3/06

Leading worldwide provider of navigation products for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and fitness markets.

Assisted Software Engineers in team-oriented environment by developing and maintaining test plans, and conducting performance testing of communication and navigation software products in accordance with company development methodologies.

Performed manual and automated tests of software to ensure quality and compliance with stated requirements.

Analyzed test results and communicated with Software Engineers to assist in problem resolution.

Identified bug in existing product during interview process, resulting in subsequent selection for position.

Quality Assurance Analyst (jXchange): Jack Henry & Associates

Monett, MO, 2/05 – 10/05

Leading provider of integrated technology platforms banks need to process financial transactions, automate business processes, and managed mission-critical customers and business information.

Performed integration, automated testing, and troubleshooting of core and complementary products with each other, as well as with certified third-party products.

Utilized TestDirector, iSeries, MS/Visio, Parasoft Soaptest, XML, SQL Server, Altova XMLSpy, Version Manager, and PeopleSoft in Silverlake (core product) integration with jXchange.

Conducted automated and regression testing in Parasoft Soaptest, including positive/negative and rule wizard tests.

Performed front-end testing of Silverlake by developing and viewing customer files (Deposit, Loan, ACH and CD accounts) in AS400 iSeries.

Utilized TestDirector for customer/account test files support.

Developed tests from core parameters, XSD, Excel tables, Visual Studio (Visual Basic scripts), DOS CMD cscripts, SQL Query Analyzer, and Soaptest.

Performed operation tests, including iSeries QA Bank Refresh, Heath & Activity Section (HATS), End Of Day (EOD), and X-Testing.

Prepared documentation, and created and updated manual.

Received training on JHA iSeries Intro & Operations, as well as jSource Basics.

RELEVANT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Test Engineer: Litton Interconnect Technologies

Supervised up to 10 employees.

Participated in interview process, and provided selection recommendations.

Conducted new employee onboarding and training.

Delegated assignments and followed up to ensure accurate completion by deadline.

Coached staff as needed in order to turnaround identified problems.

Provided input regarding content of annual performance evaluations.

Quality Assurance Supervisor/Engineer: Hughes Aircraft Company

Supervised up to 10 employees.

Performed new associate onboarding and training.

Performed delegation and follow-up concerning assignments.

Prepared and conducted annual performance reviews.

Conducted progressive discipline, and terminated staff as necessary.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Management & Business, National Louis University, McLean, VA

Associate of Science in Electronic Technology, Chaffey Community College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Computer Science Program, Completed coursework toward Program at Cal State University in San Bernardino, CA.

Essentials of Effective Supervision, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

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