Manager Digital Marketing

Steven Barabash

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SUMMARY:

17+ years experienced Software Quality Assurance Analyst. I am looking to obtain a challenging position as a Quality Assurance Manager/Lead that will utilize my strengths and will help develop myself for future opportunities in the organization. Hands-on manager with proven ability to direct and improve quality programs reducing defects and improving overall efficiency and productivity. Highly adept at developing and implementing test strategies, operational procedures and quality methodologies to support development and release of business applications. Expertise in the testing of design tools, with familiarity in multiple programming languages. Able to train, lead, and motivate effective cross-functional teams.

Experience in the integration and testing of third-party software and OS Mobile stabilization and Release Management tools: JIRA, Selenium, Test Director, Quick Test pro QTP, Performance Testing and Load Testing, Apple IOS, Android OS, Microsoft DOS, Sun Solaris, MAC OS, Windows 9X/ME/XP/Vista/7,8,10, Windows Linux (Red Hat), Novell Netware, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Smart FTP, Putty, App Store Newsstand, Jira Bug/Project Tracking, Quality Center and Crossbrowsertesting.com.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Software: Selenium IDE, Quick Test Pro QTP, Phrase Express Pro, Load Runner,

Testing Methodologies: Agile Scrum, Waterfall, Prototyping Model & Sprint Methodology

Software: Windows 95/98/2K /XP/7/8/10, Novell, ADC, AS/400, Mac, IOS & Android

Languages: Visual Basic, SQL, JavaScript, XML, UNIX shell, .Net, Python, HTML, CSS, PHP

Responsive Testing Experience: 10+ Years

Cross Bowser Experience: 15+ Years

Mobile Testing Experience: 15+ Years

Automation Testing Experience: 6+ Years

Performance Testing Experience: 5+ Years

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Beyond, New York, NY August 2019 – March 2020

QA Lead Engineer

Using design and technology to create beautiful experiences that transform the world around us.

Creating test cases and devolving test strategies based on business requirements

Regression testing new feature using manual testing across multiple platforms and browsers

Procured QA software tools, developed QA procedures and established quality assurance methodologies/standards in order to clarify the quality objectives of the organization

Working closely with Developers to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality and standards

Using Jira to document and track bugs throughout the development lifecycle

R4 Technologies, Ridgefield, CT April 2018 – July 2019

Lead Business Analyst / QA Cross-Enterprise AI

r4 is the pioneer of cross-enterprise AI. In my role as Lead Business Analyst, my responsibilities include, but are not limited to helping the Implementation team develop and maintain existing systems.

Testing new system configurations and implementing new functionality

Regression/ Performance testing new and existing feature using Automation and manual testing

Writing test cases and reports for all release and documenting all changes

Coordinating all the Scrum meeting and working collaboratively across teams to meet client expectations

Critical Mass, New York, NY March 2017 – Fed 2018

Quality Assurance Lead

Critical Mass was established for one reason: To help local, national and international brands hit their customer acquisition targets.

Created Automation Scripts and cases using Selenium IDE for regression testing releases

Using JIRA to track projects and tickets

Created manual test cases to validate critical functionality for smoke testing, as well as comprehensive test scenarios for regression testing for all platforms.

Havas Worldwide Digital, Wilton CT Dec 2011 – Feb 2017

Quality Assurance Manager

Havas Worldwide Digital (formerly Euro RSCG) is one of the largest integrated marketing communication agencies in the world, made up of 316 offices located throughout the world. Havas WorldWide provides advertising, marketing services, corporate communication, and “interactive solutions” to global, regional, and local clients.

Created automation test cases using tools like Selenium IDE based on business rules and client needs, along with verifying industry standard practices

Managed the rollout implementation of JIRA project management tool and associated processes, enhancing the visibility of defects and testing results while reducing overall costs and increasing efficiency of the team

Overseeing the Release test management tools and processes for Dev, Stage and Production release

Guided quality managers and departments to establish quality standards as per industry and market requirements so that the organization meets both internal and external requirements

Heavy iPad/iPhone/Android testing with responsive website testing

Delivering exceptionally well-documented tools to our largest client

Developed Test Plans, Test Scenarios and Test Scripts for manual and automated testing for various applications to ensure proper business compliance.

NewsCorp The Daily News, New York, NY Mar 2011 – Dec 2011

QA Analyst Lead

The Daily News is the largest and most widely read newspaper in the New York metropolitan market, the sixth largest daily newspaper, and fifth largest Sunday newspaper in the country.

Working on multiple projects simultaneously while using Scrum Agile mythologies for planning the testing efforts

Created manual test cases to validate critical functionality for smoke testing, as well as comprehensive test scenarios for regression testing for all platforms.

Performed smoke and regression testing on IOS of The Daily App and integration with CMS, including gathering of crash logs and reporting via defect tracking tool.

Using Assembla for bug tracking and project documenting

Using App Store Development tools to track downloading and stability of the “The Daily” app for iPad and Android

Ketchum Digital, New York, NY Jan 2010 – Feb 2011

Lead QA Analyst

A communications innovator, Ketchum ranks among the largest global public relations agencies, operating in 70 countries. One of the leaders in Social Marketing and Digital Marketing

Functionality and cross-browser testing.

Managing multiple project deadlines

Interacted with development and project management teams to identify and resolve technical issues and bugs

Creating Test Cases and Test Plans for upcoming projects.

Using Active Collab to track projects and log defects.

Creating administrator CMS User Guides for clients.

Using Drupal’s CMS to manipulate website design for functional testing scripts

Ryan Partnership, Wilton CT Apr 2009 – Oct 2009

QA Analyst

Ryan Partnership is the largest independent marketing services company in the U.S. More specifically they are a relationship marketing group. They connect with people in meaningful ways that help clients build brand value and drive transactions

Meeting a tightly scheduled project deadline

Working closely with developers and project managers

Creating test plans for new projects

Using SQL to run tables for back-end testing of Administrative tools

NewsCorp Fox News, New York Mar 2008 – Mar 2009

QA Analyst

Maintaining and updating http://foxnews.com weekly builds

Updating http://foxbusiness.com with new requirements and upgrades

Attending daily status meetings for projects

Regressing sites for new defects and tracking old defects for fixes

Writing test cases and regression testing new implementations in software

Using JIRA to track projects and tickets

Project - VGN: Vignette back end tool redesign

Daily status meetings

Analyzing the rebuild for http://foxbusniess.com back-end tool

Analyzing and framing the scoop of the project and time of delivery

Creating test cases based on business requirements

Running smoke and regression testing for new builds

Conde’ Net Digital, New York May 2007 – Mar 2008

QA Team Lead

Responsible for Website http://epicurious.com

Using Scrum Methodology for production release

Prepare test plan document and conducting needed reviews/approvals

Testing across multiple browsers within MAC and PC

Attending and leading on daily Scrum meetings

Organizing the scope and work effort for QA for sprints

Using TestDirector to track and submit defects and organize test cases

Analyzing business requirements

Running “Watch Fire” reports

Responsible for the E-Commerce Website http://www.vogue.com/

Logging and tracking defects for upcoming sweepstakes for Vogue

Prepare test plan document for build releases

Regression testing new implementations in software for Vogue.com

Citco Funds & Services, New York/New Jersey Oct 2006 – May 2007

QA Analyst

Regression testing the AExeo trade applications

Extracting load files from the Unix servers

Loading files and testing prices via Unix server

IR Swaps Testing

APost Regression Testing

Using TestDirector to track and submit defects

Working closely with the development team to release the cleanest patch possible

Running automated test scripts

Writing test cases based on Business requirements

Analyzing trade applications

FXCM Futures Commission Merchant, New York, NY May 2005 – Oct 2006

QA Business Analyst

Analyze business specifications and QA Master Test Plan.

Using QTP to build automated test scripts.

Creating a test strategy, a functional & system test plan, acceptance test plan, test execution plan, and test case design strategy.

Designed test matrixes, test scripts, and test cases, based on technical specifications and business rules

Provided Regression, Functional, and Integration testing

Participated in Security testing

Analyzing database architecture

Participated in end-to-end testing (back-end)

Compiled daily error reports for the team of developers and business analysts

Goldman Sachs, New York, NY Nov 2004 – May 2005

QA Analyst

Analyzed Technical specifications and Business Requirements Documentation

Designed test matrixes, test scripts, and test cases, based on technical specifications and business rules

Provided Regression, Functional, and Integration testing

GUI and Data testing: “Goldman Sachs portfolio functions UAT site”

Hedge fund Strategies Testing

QA Solutions, Inc. New York, NY Oct 2003 – Nov 2004

Network Administrator

Support Network included 5 NT/2000/XP Workstations.

Perform daily and weekly backup.

Assisted Information Services with their help desk. Helpdesk requires person-to-person support with the users for a variety of issues, including hardware repair, software troubleshooting and installation, and application support.

Solving hardware/software conflicts related with the installation of additional cards and peripherals (including Plug and Play SCU), network interface, bringing up file servers - Windows NT 4.0, NetWare 4.0: creation and changing of user accounts, passwords, setup protocols: TCP/IP.

Administrating Windows NT 4.0 Server, Internet Server, and Documents Server.

Programming and modifying DOS/Windows batch, initial, registry files, optimizing workstations DOS/Windows memory configuration.

EDUCATION:

The Chubb Institute, New York, NY - Diploma in Networking System Technician

Agile Scrum Training

Pyxis Solutions LLC, New York NY - Training: QA Standards and Methodologies

Mercury Quick Test Pro Automation Testing

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