Manager Sap

Jay Akselrud, MBA / MIS

***********@*****.***

Skype: jayaxe

516-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

. Specializing in setting up performance Testing Strategies and

frameworks for small and startup companies

. Senior level QA consultant with over 15 years' experience in the SAP,

Oracle, PeopleSoft, 12 years hands on performance testing and test

leadership experience.

. 10 years of Performance Test management and Strategy in SAP ECC, HANA

and other systems including .net, mobile and Java based apps

. Hands on experience in Performance Testing using Loadrunner,

Performance Center, JMeter, Dynatrace / Tosca / Neoload

. Communicate effectively with network, architecture, design, and

development teams to resolve performance and bottleneck issues

. Experience and understanding of QA methodologies including Scrum,

Agile and SDLC

. Experience in leading ERP testing initiatives including SIT and UAT

. 5 years of test data preparation including release management and test

environment management

. Proficient in SAP, HTTP web, TruClient, Citrix protocols

Industries:

. Manufacturing - Goods/Retail: General Electric, J. Christopher

Capital, The Limited, Coca-Cola, J. Christopher Capital, BMW, Lockheed

Martin.

. Public Sector/State Agencies: U.S. Army, Detroit Edison, District Of

Columbia, USDA

. Healthcare: Humana, Johns Hopkins

Professional Experience:

ERPTesters 5/03 to Present New York, NY / China / India / Israel

Global Test Manager / Testing Lead

PROJECTS:

Humana Healthcare 3/16 to present

Performance Test Lead

. Developed scripts using Loadrunner version 12.5, 12.55, 12.60,

12.63 / Jmeter

. Developed test scenarios for Workday and other applications

including Azure Loud Applications

. Managed 15 testing resources onshore and offshore

. Analyzed test results using reports generated by Loadrunner to

pinpoint performance issues

. Worked to migrate applications from on prem to cloud

. Conducted Concurrent testing as well as open enrollment testing up

to 13k Vusers

Northrup Grumman 1/15 to 3/16

Performance Test Manager

. Prepared the Performance testing strategy and provided

recommendation to scale current environment to meet expected usage

using LoadRunner / Jmeter

. Worked with developers and tests to develop accurate scenarios

based on current and future usage

. Developed test scenarios for SAP HANA and ECC and other

applications

. Managed 5 testing resources onshore and offshore

. Coordinated the testing efforts with technical and functional

resources

. Tested applications with over 45,000 Vusers

Houghton Miflin Harcourt 6/14 to 12/14

Performance Test Manager

. Prepared the Performance testing strategy for PeopleSoft and

provided recommendation and road map to reach best practice.

. Developed test scenarios for all performance related initiatives

using Visual Studio and Loadrunner

. Managed 5 testing resources onshore and offshore

. Coordinated the testing efforts between local and offshore testing

resources using HPQC / ALM

. Monitored network for bottlenecks using Dynatrace, Wily

Introscope and HP Sitescope

General Electric 1/14 to 6/14

Performance QA Lead

. Prepared the testing strategy Testing assessment and provided

recommendation and road map to reach best practice.

. Scripted and performed concurrent performance testing using

Loadrunner Version 11

. Participated in the UAT planning, preparation and execution

. Devised testing scenarios for System Integration testing for ECC

and SAP S/4 Hana

. Coordinated the testing efforts between local and offshore testing

resources using HPQC / ALM

. Successfully developed testing procedures for simultaneous global

SAP implementations

. Managed 25 testing resources across locations worldwide

. Ran defect management sessions with testing and functional

business teams

J. Christopher Capital / CGI Federal / CIBER 9/11 to 12/13 New York /

China

Performance Testing Lead

. Performed the initial Performance Testing assessment and

functional testing for Peoplesoft and SAP

. Developed Performance test plans and strategy for POS and

Websphere Commerce system using Loadrunner

. Tested for load, volume and performance of Websphere Commerce for

retail client

. Managed testing resources in developing testing plans and its

execution for the opening of 20 retail clothing stores in the

United states and 2 warehouses in the US and China.

. Developed the automation framework using Selenium for the WMS

Portal

. Performed usability testing for the in house POS system on Ipod /

Android Platform

. Created Master Data using DataLoad and ECATTs for Supply Chain and

FI/CO training initiatives

. Managed testing consultants as well as full time employees for

testing initiatives

. Used HP tools to track, manage, monitor and report on the testing

execution.

District Of Columbia 5/11-8/11 Washington, D.C.

Testing Lead

. Created Master Data using DataLoad and ECATTs for PeopleSoft and

Oracle EBS

. Participated in the SIT planning, preparation and execution

. Used Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS) to track, manage,

monitor and report on the UAT execution.

. Identified the testing gaps and developed additional testing

scenarios for full business process testing coverage during the

integration testing phase.

. Worked with implementation teams to develop and upgrade current

manuals and courseware from R11 to R12

Coca-Cola 12/10 -4/11 Atlanta, GA

SAP Testing Consultant Global: US and International platforms

. Developed Test Plans for BI / BW, HCM / Payroll, MM, IM Module

using Quality Center

. Performed performance testing using Loadrunner

. Worked as a liaison between the developers and business members to

design requirements as needed

. Created Test data using Quick Test Pro and HP Quality Center for

Regression testing

. Trained testers and software developers on testing procedures

. Wrote Test Plans for Master Data migration from Quality to

Training instance and BI Queries

Lockheed Martin 3/09 to 12/10 Greenville, SC and San Antonio, TX

SAP Testing and Solution Manager Project Administrator

. Release Management and manager of the test environment

. Coordinated testing and testing procedures in Quality Center

. Successfully integrated Solution Manager with Quality Center and

TAO

. Trained testers and software developers on testing procedures

. Hosted weekly change management and readiness review boards

. Used HP Loadrunner and Solution Manager for Performance Testing

to reduce bottlenecks on SAP and SAP Web protocol

. Designed checklists and risk analysis templates to assist in the

configuration process

. Worked as a liaison between the developers and business members to

design requirements as needed

. Perform process reviews across projects

. Participated in the requirements/use cases/specifications

development, review, and analysis.

. Developed test scenarios for performance testing using Loadrunner

. Developed testing utilities as well as other system utilities.

US Army 7/08 to 3/09 - Washington, D.C.

SAP Testing and Release Manager

. Managed a team of SAP testers for performance and functional

testing

. Reviewed test plans and results in Quality Center

. Hosted Release management sessions

. Prepared testing environment for SAP testing and training

deployments

. Loaded and prepared data for over 5,000 end users

. Tested and loaded data using Quick Test Pro for PM

. Support the PMO (Project Management Office) activities, involving

the training and support for internal Project Managers.

Coca-Cola 9/07 to 7/08 - Atlanta, GA

SAP QA Tester and Data Specialist

. Performed data loads to the training environment as well as the

release management of code and updates to and from test

environment

. Tested processes within CRM, BW, APO, P2P, IM, WM, Supply Chain

Management and Demand using Quick Test Pro

. Used Quick Test Pro to create scripts for the creation of data

. Worked with Training developers and SME's to upgrade and edit

courseware material

. Facilitated meetings for Test Planning during Blueprint and

Realization stages

. Worked to coordinate SAP production maintenance processes and

Production Release management

. Coordinated UAT workshops on behalf of client

. Worked in the testing of new releases within SAP using loadrunner

. Led in the testing of program functionality in SAP

. Assisted in Post Production Support

. Implemented QTP to assist in Automation Testing

Munich Reinsurance 7/07 to 9/07 - Princeton, NJ

SAP Business Analyst

. Updated training documentation for FS CD module

. Worked with courseware developers to develop and upgrade current

manuals and courseware

. Developed step by step documentation to discuss the delta between

the old and new SAP functionality

. Worked to ensure that test scripts are developed to cover new

functionality on an ongoing basis

Detroit Edison 12/06 to 6/07 - Detroit, MI

SAP Business Analyst and QA Tester

. Worked to analyze the processes across several modules

. Performed integration testing across FM, FI, CO modules using

Solution Manager

. Updated training documentation for SD and MM

. Worked with courseware developers to develop and upgrade current

manuals and courseware

. Unit and Integration tested in FI and SD Modules

. Worked with Subject Matter Experts to access business processes of

billing and accounting

. Used HP Loadrunner for Performance Testing to reduce bottlenecks

Johns Hopkins University 03/06 to 12/06 - Baltimore, MD

SAP Tester

. Tested for Financial Accounting (FI), HR and Grants Management

(GM) modules

. Worked with Subject Matter Experts to assess the business

requirements of clients

. Wrote storyboards for FICO courses

. Performed integration and performance testing and UAT Testing

across FM, FI, Pharma modules using QTP and Loadrunner

. Created and Tested BPP's for HR / Payroll

The Limited Brands 10/05 to 3/06 Columbus, OH

SAP Courseware Developer

. Worked to edit and upgrade current manuals and courseware.

. Reviewed newly created BPP's for accuracy

. Used Infopak to develop manuals within SD, PP and MM modules.

. Assisted in the on boarding of new writers and developers

. Helped create test plans for Master data usage across processes

and modules

. Worked with business process owners to configure and analyze

process flows across modules

. Regression and Performance Testing for the SAP global HR Payroll

Implementation.

BMW

SAP Training and Testing Consultant 1/04 to 10/05 Woodcliff Lakes, NJ

. Unit Tested various Production planning scripts using Quality

Center

. Tested transactions, work instructions and data

. Worked to establish the whole procurement Cycle in Service

Management from automatic creation of Requisitions to invoice

verification.

. Configured Material master using purchase value keys with data for

purchasing documents.

. Worked to develop the Interfaces component that included the

External Transportation Planning Systems

. Trained end users on Workflow using third party programs within

SAP

. Updated training documentation for MM and PP applications using

Infopak

. Participated in the training of end users on Purchase to Payment

. Updated training documentation for the International rollout

. Customized classes to meet the needs of the clients

. Assessed training needs for client

IBM / JPMorganChase 04/01 to 1/04 New York, NY

Lotus Notes Administrator

. Maintain Mail Servers and Routers; Ensure timely and proper

delivery for Lotus Notes and Internet Email.

. Work with Mimesweeper and Trend Software to prevent Viruses and

Spam.

. Perform maintenance work on NT servers that host mail files.

. Troubleshoot and support users as well as local administrators'

worldwide.

Nexus Management 04/98 to 04/01 New York, NY

Training / Testing Manager

. Worked to train team members to test software upgrades and new

releases

. Maintained and updated MIS documentation.

. Trained company executives in Lotus Notes Mail

. Analyzed companies needs regarding Lotus Notes and CC Mail

training

. Created Forms and Databases for Users.

. Supported end users by responding to open help desk tickets

. Successfully reduced the ratio of "after release" defects

. Cross platforms Client/Server testing.

. Parallel Hardware and Software development environment.

. Supervised a group of 12 to 20 Test Technicians.

First Chicago Trust 05/93 to 04/98 Jersey City, NJ

Training Manager

. Wrote training manuals for customer service reps

. Conducted tax classes and seminars

. Volunteered and conducted training classes to new representatives

. Co-ordinated the day-to-day activities of the training program

. Managed new insurance agents

. Trained end users

. Wrote and edited quarterly newsletter

. Organized and conducted seminars on retirement and saving plans

for college

. Tested upgrades of new versions of software

. Used Microsoft and Proprietary software to train agents and office

staff

Technologies used throughout my career.

Areas Description

Testing and Quality Center, Quick Test Pro, TAO, Solution

Authoring Software Manager, SAP, LoadRunner, Visual Studio, InfoPak,

Worksoft Certify, Snagit, Upk, ECATTs, Selenium,

Splunk, Jmeter

Testing SDLC, Agile, Unit, System Integration,

Methodologies Failure/Recovery, Compatibility, Customer

Acceptance/User acceptance, Functional, Regression,

Load, Performance, Stress, Usability,

GUI/Presentation Layer, Application Server, Back End,

Localization, Conversion and Parallel. Black Box and

White Box.

SAP Modules SAP R/3 Basis Administration, BW, PM,RI / CD, SD, MM,

PP, IM, WM, HR, FI,CO, FM, GM, FS-CD, CA-TS, SCM, BI,

Procure to Pay, SCM, MDM, HCM, CRM, GTS,

SuccessFactors, Salesforce, PLM Windchill

Oracle / Peoplesoft AP/PO, GL, Purchasing, HCM, Projects and Grants,

Oracle Application Test Suite (OATS), Pensions

EDUCATION:

Azure Certification AZ 900

SAP Solution Manager Certification 05/2009

Quality Center Administration 02/2009

SAP Training - Security 12/2008

SAP Education - Accounting Configuration Course 4/2006

SAP R/3 ADMINISTRATION Arthur McNeil Technical School - 3/2003

MBA in Management / Masters in Information Systems, St. Peter's College -

5/2000

BA, Queens College - 5/1993

US STATUS:

US Citizen

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