Robert Mella

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Herndon, VA 20170

703-***-**** (Cell)

ad0ofo@r.postjobfree.com

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Summary of Qualifications:

Over eighteen years of experience in QA working on increasingly complex projects in health care management accounting and finance . Excellent computer skills.

Work Experience:

Elevance \ Carelon Behavorial Health 2004 to Present

Quality Assurance Analyst

Performed functional testing (Black Box; Smoke, Unit, System, Ad hoc, data base & regression) for custom JAVA 8, ORACLE and COBOL Healthcare (Behavioral Health Care) applications both front facing and backend (SQL) . Tested API utilizing Postman software and performed mobile device testing using simulators. Performed special testing as needed (Disaster Recovery, Windows Upgrades, Security)

Based on review of functional specifications created and modified test case scripts, test plans, and reviewing release documentation. Reported and tracked defects in JIRA. 19 Years experience in full software development life cycle

Using analytical and reporting skills created and performed qualitative and quantitative analysis on application errors and testing results as well as tracking cost associated with testing operations.

Lead QA analyst on adoption of automated testing tools for regression testing (Selenium)

Performed mobile device testing of web based applications.

Participated in hiring QA staff (interviewing \ assessment hiring Decisions). Trained and mentored new staff .

Savantage Solutions 2003 to 2004

Subject Matter Expert/Software tester.

Responsible for testing of Oracle financial reporting software application for a Treasury Department

Tested in both development and post release phases. Acted as primary contact person and oversaw the resolution of defects and other issues.

Deltek Systems 1999 to 2003

Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsible for the testing of a project based accounting software (Visual Basic \ Cobol) application. Applied financial and technical expertise to uncover defects and ensure quality of the application through robust functional testing

Using technical skills investigated, analyzed, resolved and documented all defects reported internally and externally

Designed information screens in Visual Basic for viewing summary financial information

Provided training and functional expertise to off shore software development team

Georgetown University 1997-1999

Accountant

Accounts Payable, reporting, review expense reports, audit expenditures in an educational environment.

Cash Management, revenue analysis and general accounting tasks in relation to the accounting cycle.

Served as a subject matter expert on fund based accounting system

Assisted in the implementation of PeopleSoft financial accounting system

Performed purchasing functions for the acquisition of goods and services for the university

Provided special reporting as needed

Computer Software Expertise.

Oracle, COBOL, VB, Java, Java Script, Deltek Accounting Software, Oracle 11, Web Based applications and data selections tools. COBOL, JAVA, JAVA Script., SQL, AS400 tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Automated Testing Tools

Selenium IDE

Education

Northern Virginia Community College

George Mason University

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