Jeff Taylor
703-***-**** ***********@********.***
SUMMARY
Engineer with 30+ years of experience developing and testing software applications, automating, configuring, maintaining, testing and providing technical support for hardware and software using VB, C#, Java, Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, and VBScript. Experienced with Windows SQL Server, MS SQL Server, Sybase, SQLite and Oracle environments. Extensive experience supporting Federal Clients.
SKILLS
Languages: Oracle, SQL, Visual Basic, Embedded Visual Basic, Visual C++, C#, HTML, VBScript
Test Tools: QTP, Quality Center, Clearcase, Clearquest, PVCS, TestDirector, Tester Workbench, Bugzilla, WireShark, Speed Scanner, Raw Packet Sniffer, PitBull, Voltmeters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, RF Generators, Analog Digitizers, RS-232 communication interceptor
RDBMS: Oracle 8i, Oracle 10g, Oracle 11g, Oracle Lite, MS SQL Server, Sybase, Access, SQL Anywhere
OpSys: Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 /2000 / 2003-8 Server / XP / Win 7 (32-64 bit) Software: MS Office, Oracle, Otter (Oracle test tool), MedixSoft (Medical scheduling & billing), Spawn Killer, Phone Bouncer, FTP Universal Live Update, Visual SQL, METCAL Recall System, Lock and Key security
Hardware: Dell, Toshiba, HP, Compaq, Cisco, Netgear, Linksys
Methodologies: ISO 9001, MIL-STD45662A, Agile Management
United States Air Force: Electronic Technician
Work Remote Equipment: WIN11/Win10 Laptops, 3 Win Servers, 1 Linux, 2 tablets Android/iPad, 1Gb network.
EXPERIENCE
Insequence 2/20 – 9/24
Automation Engineer
Merged multiple Oracle databases of the same schema with different versions.
Merged multiple databases from MySQL to Microsoft SQL for data mining.
Created PDQ software installation package for deployment to remote sites.
Designed custom C#/Powershell/Python tools to merge multiple SQLite databases to SQL Server.
Automated software package creation for installation with PDQ.
Created automated tools to install and test installation packages.
Environment: Powershell, VB.net, C#, SQL Server, SQLAnywhere, SQLite, and Python
Micropact 11/14 – 11/19
Automation Engineer/Senior Tester
Created automated scripts to create databases to the current standards.
Created tools to convert Microsoft SQL databases to Oracle on the fly.
Created a dynamic test framework with .NET VB/C# utilizing Selenium, VBScript and JavaScript.
Designed custom database/development tools.
Developed BPM software using a custom framework (Entellitrak).
Environment: Selenium, TestNG, VB.Net, C#,Selenium, UTF, AutoIt
GeoEye/DigitalGlobe 3/12 – 11/14
Automation Engineer / Developer
Created a dynamic test framework on QTP and Quality center using VBScript.
Created automated tool to pre-cache databases and analyze images.
Gathered user requirements, documented system and business functionality and created requirements.
Created analyzation algorithms for imagery.
Trained testers to program in VBScript and functionality of framework.
Environment: VB.net, C#, VBScript, Java Script, Selenium, AutoIt, AWS
EagleRay CSC/TSA 04/11 – 3/12
Automation Engineer / Developer
Created a dynamic test framework on QTP and Quality center using VBScript.
Gathered user requirements, documented system and business functionality and created requirements.
Created automated programs to test COTS/GOTS applications for the TSA network.
Trained testers to program in VBScript and functionality of framework.
Environment: VBScript, various custom scripts for testing
ALPI/DOD (Short Term Contract) 12/10 – 4/11
Automation Engineer
Hired to automate testing for DOD websites.
Created a dynamic test framework on QTP and Quality center using VBScript.
Trained testers to program in VBScript and functionality of automated framework.
Automated testing for travel billing system and scheduling webpage for DOD and military.
Environment: Powershell, VBScript, UTF
Unisys/Cigital (Short Term Contract) 07/10 – 12/10
Software Developer / Consultant
Hired to automate testing of multiple websites.
Created a dynamic test framework on QTP and Quality center using VBScript.
Designed automated reporting engine for automated tests to update Excel and Word test procedures.
Trained testers on using custom framework, reporting engine, and XML.
Environment: QTP, VBScript
Seicorp (Short Term Contract) 12/09 – 07/10
System Administrator / Software Test Engineer
Hired to support hardware and software STIG for SCIF.
Designed software and consulted on backup/recovery scenarios for onsite customers.
Repaired laptop computers and reinstalled operating systems.
Environment: Custom software tools used
SAIC/TestPros (Short Term Contract) 04/09 – 12/09
System Administrator / Software Developer
Hired to automate testing and system configurations.
Wrote and executed test procedures and test plans to test TMIP-J installation wrapper for all branches of the military.
Supported multiple testers and configured AHLTA-T, Business Objects, TMIP Framework, Oracle, and Theater client for standalone and server/client configurations.
Managed build releases and versions of installed programs and databases.
Wrote automated test scripts/programs to decrease test time and increase accuracy.
Environment: VB.Net, C#, Oracle, MS SQL, QTP
Integic/Northrup Grumman 11/05 – 04/09
Software Test Engineer / Application – Backend/GUI Tester
Troubleshot system wide issues with AHLTA including Enosis, M-Objects, Web services, Tuxedo proxy, ICD, and CDR.
Designed automated tools to verify schema standards for a relational database.
Wrote and executed test procedures to test Composite Healthcare System II (CHCS - AHLTA -Theater) - military medical software to include test procedures for using barcode scanners, CAC card readers and palm pilots (AHLTA Mobile) to interact with the PC medical software.
Created and executed SQL scripts to update, import and export data from Oracle 8i & 10g databases.
Interfaced with analysts and developers to understand the business process and functionality and to troubleshoot identified issues.
Developed determinant and non-determinant test cases for requirements tracked in PVCS Tracker.
Tasked with assisting the onsite client testing effort. Supported (hardware & software) other contractors local and offsite: Lockheed Martin & MSGI (DT&E). Setup Servers (2003) with Oracle 8i &10g test databases for testing through the network.
Set up test environments, installed builds and downloaded patches for various releases. Maintained hardware and software for more then 20 computers and used Symantec Ghost to maintain test ghost images. Combined multiple broken notebook computers to make good test PCs.
Wrote multiple automated test programs – Theater Test Tool, Automated Database Patch checker, Integic/NG workbench using Visual Basic.
Used Microsoft Visual Source Safe to retrieve, update and create test procedure documents. Used PVCS Tracker to enter, update and close trouble tickets.
Environment: C#, VB.Net, QTP, Oracle, MS SQL
TestPros
Software Test Engineer / Application Developer 04/05 – 11/05
Researched Spyware standards, collaborated with industry leading experts, and assisted with the development and implementation of a best practices methodology for Spyware testing.
Designed and developed custom programs, Tester Workbench, using Visual Basic for testing applications to verify they were Spyware-free. Tester Workbench is used to increase the speed and accuracy of testing.
Created an automated monitoring tool to emulate multiple users for load testing using Visual Basic in a SQL Server, Sybase, and Windows environment. Created and executed SQL scripts for data verification and validation.
Reviewed application requirements and developed test plans in TestDirector and MS Word. Performed usability, application compatibility, and stress testing of client websites and software applications. Developed and executed test cases, created and maintained test beds, and developed automated scripts. Used Bugzilla to report and track software issues.
Configured, installed and maintained Windows 2000/2003 operating systems, and managed all hardware and software as well as network connections. Provided user support for MS Office to include Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Environment: .Net, Embedded Office VB,MS SQL
Skybitz 02/04 – 03/05
Hardware Test Engineer / Application Developer
Gathered user requirements, documented system and business functionality and created requirements traceability matrices and test matrices using Visio and Word.
Developed automated shipping system using Visual Basic on Oracle in a Windows environment. Created custom interfaces in Visual Basic to pass variables and procedures to Oracle 9i.
Developed SQL scripts for data validation / verification and to test Oracle and Sybase databases for errors and compliance issues. Created test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, performance, system, and user acceptance testing. Installed, configured and maintained Bugzilla for defect management.
Designed custom encrypted internet protocol in Visual Basic to manage serial number compliance between Skybitz and their client. Configured, installed, and maintained a VPN connection for external access to the Oracle and Sybase databases.
Environment: Oracle, Visual basic
TaylorPC 01/02 – 02/04
Hardware Engineer / Application Developer
Documented system and business functionality and created requirements traceability matrices and test matrices using Visio.
Designed and developed MedixSoft for medical billing, appointment scheduling, and records management in Visual Basic on Oracle and Sybase for small to mid-sized clients. Application conformed to new HIPAA standards. Created a Visual Basic procedure to import, incorporate, and update billing codes. Designed and developed a custom firewall program in Visual Basic and lockout to PC to prohibit data removal.
Created test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, performance, system, and user acceptance testing. Developed SQL scripts for data validation / verification and to test Oracle and Sybase databases for errors and compliance issues. Designed various automated repair tools for PCs using Visual Basic, Visual C, and Assembly.
Environment: Visual Basic, Batch programming