Test Engineer Full Time

Paul Mauer

**** ***** ******* ****

Katy, TX ****9

Phone: 425-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Technical Skills:

QA Software Tester

Manual and Automated testing

Ranorex Studio automation software

Test Plan/Test Case Development

Microsoft Azure experience

Mobile app testing for Android and iOS

Regression, Integration, Functional and Stress testing

Experience with Jira, Bugzilla, MTM and other test/bug tracking software

Experience with Docker

SQL and Oracle database use and testing

SOAPUI, TOAD, HP’s Quality Center

Proficient with XML and JSON

End-to-end SDLC experience

Proficient with Agile and Waterfall development

Proficient with HP ALM, Team Foundation Server, Microsoft Test Manager, and other Content Management software.

Industry Experience:

Oil and Gas Industry

Software / Firmware / Hardware

Mobile Communication / Cell Phone Industry

Work Experience:

Oct 2022 – May 2023

Csat Inc.

Title: Senior QA Engineer

Description: Brought on as the sole QA person for the team. Was responsible for learning the Jaguar website they use to keep track of laptops as they work through the repair process. Verified work would proceed as planned through the different processes (Holds, Rework, Engineering holds, etc.) and did not skip steps. Was brought in on a separate project that was falling behind to add needed manpower. Brought the project back online and helped it finish before it the due date. I used SQL for database testing and verification of data being written. Responsible for the deployment of the new releases on a biweekly basis. Implemented an automation testing process using third party software. Was instrumental in the scrum meetings, getting bugs and PBI’s prioritized and processed to completion.

March 2020 – Sept 2022

RealPage Inc. Houston Texas

Title: Senior Software Test Engineer

Description: A full-time employee of RealPage Inc. I was hired to be the entire QA department for Chirp. Before I was brought on Chirp had been acquired by RealPage Inc. I remained in my position until the app was sunsetted and then moved into the Stratus company (also recently acquired by RealPage.) Was responsible for testing hardware, firmware, and software for their system to allow access to multifamily properties (ie. apartment buildings). The software consisted of an iOS and Android mobile app and two other web apps that all worked together to control and allow access to the apartment's doors and even devices inside the apartment such as thermostats, lights, and other devices.

December 2018 – March 2021

iLink Systems, Inc – Houston, Texas

Title: Software Test Engineer

Description: As a full-time employee of iLink Systems under contract to Halliburton I was working on the latest automated drilling software that was being produced. Experienced using Docker containers, Modbus for communication, and MobaXterm for remote control of virtual machines. We used Microsoft Azure Dev/Ops for creating VM’s, Azure SQL and Power BI. Created test cases and bugs using TFS and Azure Dev/Ops. Used Postman to test code before a GUI was ready. Used Selenium to create automated test cases. Selected to run the scrum meeting when the manager was not able to attend.

November 2017 – July 2018

Steelcase – Portland Oregon

Title: Software Test Engineer

Description: Worked in a multi-team, global environment using Amazon Web Services (AWS) dedicated to delivering top notch, analytical data employing IOT hubs, Bluetooth and PIR sensors, and a web interface to store data for customers and present it to them in new and useful ways so the business customers would be able to make informed decisions. Skilled in test strategy and planning, and creation of unit, integration, functional validation and user acceptance test cases. Familiar with Gherkin and Docker for automation testing. I was responsible for all testing done for my team and was the assigned QA resource for all deployments.

June 2016 – August 2017

Intel Corp. – Hillsboro, Oregon

Title: Firmware Test Engineer

Description: Responsible for integration testing of high-end, heavy-load server platform firmware. Work closely with firmware developers and validation engineers to develop and automate test cases and tools using XML framework and CI/CD; write and execute test cases, record and resolve all debug issues, file defect reports and report test progress to team and developers.

May 2015 – June 2016

Denali Advanced Integrations Redmond, Washington

Title: Mobile QA Tester

Description: Brought in to test the customer facing “My Account” mobile app for T-Mobile. As one of only two senior testers on the project I was responsible for creating test cases and test plans, using Microsoft TFS and Microsoft Test Manager, that were used by the entire team to ensure ease of use and performance stability over a variety of network speeds and connection conditions. Responsible for mentoring and managing junior team members and getting them up to speed as fast as possible and ensuring that all tests were completed in the allotted time frame for both Android and iPhone testing. I also interfaced with the T-Mobile vendors to ensure accurate and timely tracking of phones and related equipment.

July 2013 – February 2015

Digital River Inc. Kirkland, Washington

Title: Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Tester

Description: Digital River ran the online store for Microsoft, handling thousands of transactions every day with peaks related to holidays and new product releases. As a Senior Tester, I wrote test plans/cases, executed tests, managed defects, and provided status updates to the team. Test case and defect management was accomplished using HP’s ALM product. Testing was conducted on Android and iOS tablets and phones, as well as desktop PC testing. One of the team’s major accomplishments was realized over the holiday season; we had implemented a significant code upgrade, and through rigorous testing, achieved a record of zero technical failures during the year’s busiest shopping cycle. Worked autonomously and with an off-shore group to ensure that Microsoft’s e-commerce site was online 24/7 and that it met all customer and technical needs with a focus on quality, orders and credit card processing.

May 2007 – Jan. 2013

IBM – Kirkland, Washington

Title: Software Testing Engineer

Description: Provided Software Testing to two distinct groups within IBM: one team located in Raleigh and the other in Seattle. I performed black box testing, executed automated test scripts and network integration on the latest, most innovative and high-end servers produced by IBM. Routinely used SQL Server to verify test results. Projects included testing to ensure that all IBM patches worked with Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Additional projects focused on firmware, network configuration, NAS, RAIDs and other storage. Job required that I work independently and in a rapid team environment based on Agile development.

Oct. 2006 – Jan. 2007

Microsoft – Redmond, Washington

Title: Software Engineer in Test F4 (SET IV) (Contractor)

Description: Performed end-to-end testing on new release candidate of Server Management System (SMS). Configured software in multi-system test environment using Microsoft’s proprietary Unified Imaging Process (UIP), installed OS updates, SQL Server, Microsoft Management Console (MMC), and other required components. Once test environment was created, performed interoperability testing between SMS 3.0 and new systems as dictated by test cases. Also performed testing for compatibility with Windows mobile products. Wrote and filed bug reports and test results.

March 2006 – Oct. 2006

Intel Corp. – Dupont, Washington

Title: System Architect (Contractor)

Description: Worked in Systems Level Validation (SLV) group to test and certify the next generation of world-class processors (Woodcrest, Conroe, etc.). Ran stress testing, regression testing, load testing, and script-based testing on all phases of chip and platform development from Alpha through production (full production lifecycle). Also used PERL Script to implement server testing loops (power cycling machines, viewing system health, etc.). Performed extensive testing on LANDesk remote server management software tools on Windows and Linux platforms.

July 2004 – Jan. 2006

Orrtax Software Solutions – Bellevue, Washington

Title: Senior QA Analyst

Description: Worked in two positions for an Income Tax software development company. Started working on the Classic (DOS based) product. Ran systems checks for each build of the software. Responsible for locating and tracking bugs and verifying that they had been corrected. Internally transferred to fill a vacancy in the Filing Center Department. Primary responsibilities included writing test cases, bank compliance testing, minimum acceptance testing, installing and configuring various builds, and using internal bug tracking and resolution system to ensure that all released software achieved the highest possible quality standards suitable for financial transactions software.

Education:

Database Design (9 hours), Beginning SQL Server using 2008 (21 hours), SQL Structured Query Language (21 hours) at Bellevue Community College. Introduction to basic database design and SQL query language. Covered basic design principles, including how to convert Excel to a database. Mastered fundamental SQL skills (create, attach, and manage databases), learned to use tools to automatically generate queries which can then be saved, reused, and combined. Training also covered security and SQL Server related services.

C# for Testers (48-hours training at Bellevue Community College). Class focused on teaching testers how to use C# to automate software testing and software development of small programs. Topics and hands-on exercises include testing database applications and debugging C# applications (white box testing techniques).

U.S. Air Force - Military education includes advanced technical training in electronics, basic computer literacy, fundamentals of programming, and related skills.

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