Nefissa Siraje

Software Quality Assurance Test Analyst

703-***-****: adsaxl@r.postjobfree.com

Open to part time, or full-time, On-Site

Education

Refreshing classes on Syber Security & Technical Support 8/2021 – 11/2021

Bachler of Science, Mathematics & Management Information Systems (1987): State University of New York at Old Westbury

Security Clearance

Top Secret

Databases:

Oracle RDBMS: ORACLE 7/8/9i/10g

Microsoft Access

Software/System Architecture

Distributed Multi-Tier Architectures

JavaScript, Visual Basic, SQL, PL-SQL, HP-ALM, Microsoft Team Foundation Server

Education

Refreshing classes on Syber Security & Technical Support 8/2021 – 11/2021

Education

Bachler of Science, Mathematics & Management Information Systems (1987): State University of New York at Old Westbury

Security Clearance

Top Secret

Databases:

Oracle RDBMS: ORACLE 7/8/9i/10g

Microsoft Access

Software/System Architecture

Distributed Multi-Tier Architectures

JavaScript, Visual Basic, SQL, PL-SQL, HP-ALM, Microsoft Team Foundation Server

Professional Summary

Extensive Test Analyst Experiences working with test teams and test events of various size and scope

Specialized Technical Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing and User Acceptance Testing Experiences

Extensive Experience and Formal Training with Software Engineering standards and best practices

Experiences with Agile, Scrum, and Traditional methodologies

Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills - Ability to effectively communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences

Recent Coursework: Web Server Management, Web and Database Integration, Internet, and Intranet Technologies, Understanding and Applying Internet Concepts, E-Business Solutions. Web Development, Oracle 8i/Oracle 9i/Oracle10g, Network Administration, Introduction, the Internet Database, GUI Design, Business Writing in a Technical Environment.

Top Secret Clearance.

Professional Experience

Sr. QA Test Analyst: Allied Technology Group: US Department of State Feb 2007 – Jul 2015

While supporting the United States Department of State SMART (State Messaging and Archive Retrieval Toolset) program as the Senior Software Quality Assurance Test Analyst, I was required to create, implement, and maintain a dynamic Agile regression test suite. Framework consisted of multiple functional as well as non-functional test cases integrated with HP Quality Center and Microsoft Team Foundation Server. I was responsible leading a team of multiple technical testers, while working collaboratively with multiple cross-functional engineering teams. Also worked directly with Department of State Customer Product Owner liaison to address requirements clarification questions and design issues. Other Responsibilities included:

Single handily tested Legacy messaging applications and validating database compliance

Validated messages received from different legacy systems processed correctly in State Messaging and Archive Retrieval Toolset

Created Test Planning, Test Execution, Test Reporting implementation strategies for all test phases/levels including system testing, regression testing, feature testing and smoke testing

Support work on software quality assurance testing processes, and mentored team members with QA Best Practices.

Other duties included participating in Client Site Visits that provided opportunity to establish and foster client relationships, while also providing opportunity to develop deeper understanding and knowledge of use of SMART system.

Software Test Lead: CACI: Walter Reed Army Medical Center Dec 2006 – Feb 2007

Worked collaboratively with the Army Medical Surveillance cross-functional engineering test teams providing senior technical test engineering support. Achievements included helping CACI’s transitional team with business and technical test engineering support; and supporting as needed Army Medical Surveillance activities.

Software Tester: Northrop Grumman: Walter Reed Army Medical Center May 2005 – Dec 2006

Provided specialized test-engineering support on the Army Medical Center Defense Medical Surveillance System. Responsible for test planning, execution, analysis, and report generation activities for the Defense Medical Epidemiology Database and DoD Serum Repository for divers “Sources to the Target” Oracle database using Informatica, Access and Toad.

Software Engineer: Northrop Grumman/USAID Feb 2004 – May 2005

Supporting USAID, responsible for the planning and the implementation of the successful System and Regression testing frameworks on the USAID Human Resources Web based application of Employee Information Management System. System included Employee Data Record, Locator, Administrator, and Foreign Service Report Card System. Responsible for developing system test scripts, test plans and summary report documentation.

Computer Scientist: Computer Science Corporation/USAID Dec 1998 – Jan 2004

Using CMMI Level III processes, responsible for integration and system testing of web-based application, Employee Information Management System (EIMS), the Agency Full Time Equivalency Reporting System (AFTERS), Audit Tracking System (ATS), Electronics Certification System (ECS), Country Financial Reporting System (CFR), Financial Disclosure Tracking System (FDTS), Foreign Services Assignment Systems (FSAS), Full Time Equivalency Systems (FTE), Mails Address Integration Listing Systems (MAILS), Time and Attendance Conversion System (TACS) and, Phoenix COTs package.

Senior System Engineer: Enterprise Information Services/USAID Mar 1996 – Dec 1998

Responsibilities included:

Identification of test role and functionalities of the New Management Systems (NMS) that included USAID Worldwide Accounting System, Budget, Security, Acquisition and Assistance, and Operations Applications

Test platform hosts on BANYAN VINES/UNIX workstations and servers, Oracle 7, SQL database and SQL Plus providing the menu features of Windows

Develop test plans, test case scenarios designed to identify hardware, software, protocol errors and defects

Provide user training and support to new and current employees

Responsible for conducting QA/Test oversight by Auditing test documentation.

Programmer: USA Today Aug 1993 – Mar 1996

Responsibilities included:

Responsible for the development and maintenance of multitask corporate systems by coding new programs and modifying old programs according to specifications

Worked with Advertising development team on Trouble Analysis Reports (TARS) validating trouble spots correcting errors, and conducting subsequent follow-ups

Worked with Mainframe Groups on Circulation Reporting System, Press Statistics System, Ad Management Systems, and Operation’s Print Site Performance Reporting Project

Maintained existing systems, wrote new report programs and trouble reports

Performed quality checks to ensure accuracy and correction upgrades

Covered on-call rotation: Overnight troubleshooting of all production jobs, mainframe, and Mid-range

Diagnosed and corrected problems involving remote computerized methodologies.

Programmer Analyst: Philips Electronics Inc Jun 1990 – Jun 1991

Responsibilities included:

Setup terminal identification using Symphony Network for 2,500 user security system

Spearheaded month-end production, ad-hoc reports

Tested and evaluated all phases of projects and provided end use support and user training.

Financial Accountant: Sears Inc Jan 1990 – Jun 1990

Developed, coded, and implemented sales/merchandising system using Macro Lotus 123. Updated sales files using CICS Mainframe and provided merchandising and customer support.

Financial Analyst: Grumman Data Systems Institute Jul 1988 – Oct 1988

Compiled and analyzed financial statistics for the Department of Education and the New York Higher Education Services Corporation. Produced and quality checked statistical reports.

Currency Controller: Chemical Bank Aug 1986 – Jun 1988

Generated end-of-month reports, updated branch overnight customer files, and maintained appropriate documentation using checks and balances system.

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