Quality Assurance On-Site

Scott Taub

Phone: 725-***-**** Email: *********@*******.***

Las Vegas, NV

Knowledgeable, dedicated hands-on Technical Quality Assurance/DevOps/SDET/Test Manager professional with over 20 years of experience in a Lead or Management position.

Skilled in the areas of team supervision (onshore and offshore) and problem resolution.

Proactively introduce quality assurance steps.

Recognized for ability to resolve issues and serve as liaison between end-users and developers.

Committed to uphold QA standards, as key contact, through 24-hour, 7-day a week availability and willingness to travel, providing on-site assistance throughout the U.S.

EDUCATION

Capitol Institute of Technology; Bachelor of Computer Science

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, COURSEWORK AND CERTIFICATIONS

Non-Proprietary QA Tools

HP Quality Center (ALM), QARun, QADirector, TestDirector, Webload, Empower (QA Automation), and Selenium

w Track, DevTrack, Jira, Testlink

Certifications

w SCO UNIX System Administrator w C Programming

w SCO TCP/IP w Structured Programming

w Informix DBA w Local Area Networks (LAN)

Systems

Experienced in PC’s mainframes, microcomputers, servers, and peripherals set up and maintenance including:

w IBM MVS, Prime and Tandem mainframes.

w HP9000, Stratus and Pyramid minicomputers.

w Peripherals (modems, digiboards, scanners), Bytex switches, bitstreams, modulators, telecommunications connections, Cisco smart switches and cabling

Routers (wired and wireless), switches, and bridges

OS, Languages, Software, and keywords

w Asterisk, SIP, Hardware, Software, Mercator, Cold Fusion, Actuate, Novell, SCO Unix, HP Unix, Fedora 7-32, Netscape, Edge, Chrome, DB2, Informix SQL, Oracle, Sun Solaris, Frame, Python, Java, JavaScript, Siebel, Norton Utilities, Healthcare, Finance, Mortgage, Mobile, Robotics, Android, Adb, iOS, SaaS, XML, Unit Testing, Manual Testing, UAT, SIT (Integration), Regression Testing, Microsoft Visual Source Safe, CRM, ERP, MYSQL, STB, Firmware, U-Boot, API, Sendmail,, Apache, Imap, Selenium, Jira, Polarion, Git, Gerrit, Confluence, CVS, BSL, CFE, QNXT, VOIP, Waterfall, Agile, DLNA Media Servers, AWS, Jenkins, Slack, Selenium and Shell.

EXPERIENCE

Consultant/Contractor

CNH Industrial (9/2022 – Present) – Python Test Robotics Engineer

Executed variety of Python automated testcases for Android autonomous vehicles.

Debug Python failures and make changes where needed.

Tested production blockers as needed.

Executed manual tests (Functional, Regression, Load, etc)

Worked with onshore and offshore teams to maintain 24-hour testing.

Scott Taub, Inc (12/2018 – 9/2022) – Manager

Created 15 person QA department for finance company.

Created and updated manual and automated test cases.

Collaborated with on and offshore teams with excellent results.

Executed manual testcases for mobile and tablet devices.

Created Selenium scripts to test Google Analytics.

Managed security remediation for multiple companies.

Created VPN network with Raspberry PI using Noob.

Managed VOIP phone system.

AT&T (DIRECTV)/Beechwoods (9/2006 – 12/2018) – Lead QA Tester/DevOps/Test Manager/Systems Engineer/Network and Linux specialist – In a Scrum/Agile and Workday environment:

Project managed testing process from execution, reporting, working with on/offshore teams on multiple simultaneous projects.

Mentored junior QA testers for firmware STB integration, manual and automation requirements.

Created and executed manual and automated embedded test cases including mobile testing.

CI/CD Architect, designed and coded the proprietary CI/CD pipeline for the AutoStress stress racks which included firmware updates for the STB’s including Broadcom chip sets.

Identified and fixed hardware, software, media streaming and network environmental issues.

Built hardware stress racks including configuration of the software.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMSA) (6/2002 - 9/2006) - QA Tester/Provider Rollout –

Created HIPAA 270, 271, 276, 277, 278, 820, 834, 837I, 837P and 837D EDI

transaction files.

Troubleshot EDI files using ETL to pass all seven levels of validation.

Breveon, Inc. – QA Manager (12/2001 – 5/2002) – Created test cases, worked with different departments to set up QA procedures for voice recognition software for the medical industry. Executed test cases.

Hewlett Packard – QA Tester (9/2001 – 12/2001) - Executed proprietary test harness software to send megabytes files for speed tests, create reports on results, and created environment to execute test harness.

Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. – QA Manager (8/2000 – 8/2001) – Created QA department by setting up procedures, writing test plans, selecting testing tool and mentored junior QA personnel.

Playback Media.com - QA Manager (2/2000 – 8/2000) – Started up QA department for a web-based video streaming company by setting up procedures, selecting an automated testing tool and mentored junior QA personnel. Interviewed and hired my full-time replacement.

First Franklin Financial - QA Manager (10/1999 – 2/2000) - Started up QA department by setting up QA procedures, selecting automated testing tools and defect tracking software. I was also mentoring my replacement.

DHL Worldwide Express - QA Lead (9/1999 – 10/1999) - Worked with Project Managers on creating test plans and executing test scripts.

Seeuthere.com - QA Manager (8/1999 – 9/1999) - Started up QA department by setting up QA procedures, mentoring a junior QA tester and wrote test plans.

Instill Corporation, Palo Alto, California (3/1999 to 8/1999)

QA Manager

Performed as Interim Manager of Web-based e-commerce applications that was using Cold Fusion, Java, and Actuate software.

Created and maintained resources and schedules.

Designed plan for technical and operational set up of QA department as well as integrating QA presence throughout company.

Mentor junior QA testers.

Informix/Siebel, Foster City, California (1/1999 – 3/1999)

Senior QA Test Engineer

Executed test plans for Siebel99 CRM Sales and Service module. Object oriented testing. Opened, verified, closed bug reports.

CHW, Los Altos Hills, California (1998)

Team Lead

Identified test cases for Y2K project. Wrote and executed test plans, Travel to client sites.

Researched QA simulation software for use in this project.

VISA, San Mateo, California (1997-98)

QA Project Manager/Lead

Long term assignment in project planning including personnel planning, writing and executing test plans, and developing scripts. Point of contact with other departments.

Tested all software for September release, a major upgrade, and CISC to RISC project.

Verified end of day batch transaction files are valid using ETL.

Informix Software Corporation, Redwood City, California (1996-97)

ODS-QA Testing Engineer

Long-term assignment testing versions 7.14 through 7.23 of Online Dynamic Server (ODS) on Sun systems. Worked with developers and developer management.

Install and configure SE and Online Engines for ODS; configure ODS for networks and data replication.

Perform ERP blackbox testing with Informix using Tuxedo, ESQL/C, 4GL, ISQL, ESQL/Cobol, and DB-Access.

Ran tests under a ClearCase Atria environment.

DHL Airways, Redwood City, California (1994-96)

Business Systems QA/Software Engineer

Sole responsibility for quality assurance testing of all new DHL software for more than 200 field systems throughout the United States. On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Served as a clearinghouse for all systems-related problems across the United States between Operations and Field Systems Development; followed up internally and with customers to ensure problems are resolved.

Initiated and developed verification procedures for field scanner equipment at DHL, initially saving 4000 man-hours and, through continued use, eliminating related delivery errors and assuring uninterrupted service for customers nation-wide.

Sole QA responsibility for DHL software submittals' inspection, evaluation and troubleshooting.

Key participant in all planning meetings, serving as liaison between corporate departments, development staff, and field/end-users.

Oversaw program deployment and conversion of databases/software, maintaining constant contact with end-users to ensure smooth transitions.

Tested and passed the new Lasernet 6.0 software that was ported from Xenix to Unix.

Conducted service training for in-house and field personnel using wireless scanners.

NetExpress, Inc. (DHL subsidiary), Vienna, Virginia (1992-94)

Network Management Specialist (1993-94)

Technical Service Representative (1992-93)

America Online, Inc. (Founding Employee), Vienna, Virginia (1988-92)

Quality Assurance Test Specialist (1989-92)

Senior Customer Support Representative (1988-89)

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