Test Engineer Quality

Mitra Shamoulian Test Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD *0878

Cell 301-***-**** ********@*****.***

SECURITY STATUS: Active T3 investigation with ADP –IT II Public Trust

QUALITY ENGINEER

Solutions-focused QA tester with notable success in full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Testing Processes, applying system testing methods, and a broad range of corporate IT security initiatives. Excel in creating test plans and writing/running test scripts to pinpoint software defects, track bugs, close open defects, and validate functionality. Hands-on experience leading all stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and automation testing. Serve as a value-adding member of QA teams.

AREAS OF EXPERINCE

Agile/Scrum Network and System Security Research and Development System Analyses

Policy Planning / Implementation Data Integrity / Disaster Recovery Testing Methodologies

Risk assessment /Impact Analysis Technical Specifications Development Client-Server Application HTML-CSS GitHub NMAP Nessus DOD 8500 NST ISSP

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Systems Engineering – QA 2023 January - Present

Systems

Unix, Linux, Windows

Networking

IPV4 and IPV6 protocols, TCP/IP, Ethernet, packet protocols, VPN, SSH, PKI, Routing portals RIP, OSPF, BGP, System Security

Scripting Tool

Oracle, Java, SQL, Scripting, HTML-CSS

Tools

Protocol analyzer, Packet Sniffer, Clear Case, Clear Quest, Selenium Automation, Git Hub

Equipment

Ixia Traffic Generator, Digital Storage Scopes, Opera Audio Quality Testing,

EXPERIENCE

Leidos/ MODS Gaithersburg, MD

The Systems Engineering and Quality Assurance Analyst supporting the Army Medical Operations Data Systems (MODS) program includes Human Resources, Logistic, and Enterprise-wide software support for US Army applications. Collaboration with software development teams and encompasses the responsibility for testing software against defined requirements and industry standards. Design and implement test cases to ensure the approved requirements are met, and document the outcomes of these tests. Assist with software application troubleshooting and technical diagnosis and provide support in troubleshooting software applications and conducting technical diagnoses, all aimed at identifying improvements for existing test processes.

Prepared test plans & procedures and test case

Execute test cases: perform 'positive' and 'negative' testing.

Ensure configuration and release management of testing data, documentation, and environments.

Develop and execute testing tasks and plans that meet timelines and release requirements.

Validated and Analyzed System testing

Conducted risk management

Systems Engineering – Cybersecurity Analyst July 2022- 2023 January

Leidos/ DHS Gaithersburg, MD

Integration The Systems Engineering & (SE&I) program for The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The National Cybersecurity Protection System (NCPS) and information sharing capabilities that are used to defend the federal civilian government’s information technology infrastructure from cyber threats. Supports the Test and Evaluation IPT to include establishing agendas, scheduling meetings, soliciting inputs, providing read ahead packages, documenting and tracking action items, distributing meeting minutes. Validates project specific requirement plans and reports to ensure compliance with NSD-sponsored TEMP(s) and System Test Plan(s). Assists the Government in supporting the test director or test coordinator during acceptance tests

Validated and Analyzed System testing

Conducted risk management

Validated post-test data analysis activities

Validate project specific requirement plans and reports

Assists the Government in supporting the test director or test coordinator during acceptance tests

Test Engineer II – Military Analyst 2022 February-July 2022

Serco/ Navy Washington, DC

The Systems Engineering for the Navy Team Submarine. Support for the acquisition of the OHIO Class replacement and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, and construction.

Conducted risk management for various program

Participate in different phases of the acquisition process for various Navy and Team Submarine program

Test Engineer II - Cybersecurity 2020 March-Feb2022

Serco/ Arteck /Cost Gard Washington, DC

The Systems Engineering & Cyber Security Engineer program for The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Supports USCG Headquarters. Participate in Cyber Table Top to perform in a Test and Evaluation (T&E) environment to assist in defining requirements. Participate in testing for various Coast Guard Acquisition programs. Participates in the creation and enforcement of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures).

Conducted risk management for various program

Participate in Cyber Tale Top testing for the Cost Gard program

Participate in Review Cyber Security Documents and Test event for various program

Participate in different phases of the acquisition process for various Navy and Cost Gard program

System Test Engineer 2019-2020 Feb

Quasars /Bae System Rockville, MD

The Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) program for The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The National Cybersecurity Protection System (NCPS), and information sharing capabilities are used to defend the federal civilian government’s information technology infrastructure from cyber threats. Supports the Test and Evaluation IPT to include establishing agendas, scheduling meetings, soliciting inputs, providing read-ahead packages, documenting and tracking action items, and distributing meeting minutes. Validates project-specific requirement plans and reports to ensure compliance with NSD-sponsored TEMP(s) and System Test Plan(s). Assists the Government in supporting the test director or test coordinator during acceptance tests

Validated and Analyzed System testing

Conducted risk management

Validated post-test data analysis activities

Validate project-specific requirement plans and reports

Assists the Government in supporting the test director or test coordinator during acceptance tests

System Test Engineer 2019

Bits/ FDA Herndon, VA

System Integrator and Test Engineer for FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS 2)

Evaluates, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. Serves as subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications. Directs and participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.

Key Achievements:

Validated and Analyzed System testing

Conducted risk management

Prepared test plans & procedures

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, JIRA

System Test Engineer 2018

Artel/ DISA Fort Meade, MD

System Integrator and Test Engineer validation Cross Domain Enterprise Solution (CDES)

Filter for transfer data between different security domain for variety of file and transfer protocols for DOD and other Government agency (OGA) customer in secure consolidated enterprise environment. Performed regression and integration tests. Conducted fault regression testing and reported to the customer.

Key Achievements:

Validated GAT System testing

Conducted filter IV&V and ST&E testing.

Performed CDS Pre-CT&E validation patches for different type of filter

System Test Engineer 2017– 2018

Aerotek /Leidos Gaithersburg, MD

System Integrator and Test Engineer for En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) a major Federal Administration (FAA) Program. Developed integration tests and validated I&T scenarios. Developed test plans and test procedures. Performed regression and integration tests. Conducted fault regression testing and recorded the defect and test problem on the Bug Report system and validated bug fixes.

Key Achievements:

Performed complete software development lifecycle using an agile and waterfall methodology

Experience preparing test plans & procedures

Experience and/or knowledge of aviation / air traffic control

Strong working knowledge of shell scripting and Linux

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, JIRA, and Web stat.

System Test Engineer 2009 – 2016

AASKI / Battelle / Dynamic Security Concepts Inc Arlington, VA

Performed analysis and resolution on different issues reported on technology screening equipment. Performed regression tests, integration tests, user acceptance tests, and data collecting for supporting System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for different Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening systems. Performed research and analysis for validating technical requirements. Attended and provided technical input, meeting minutes and status updates during Review and Development meetings.

Key Achievements:

Recognized for outstanding quality of customer service with numerous support awards and personal commendation from client.

Created Test strategies, based on the analysis of documentation to achieve the best result for risk management.

Analyzed requirements and developed test plans, test scenarios, and test cases required for Information systems architecture, networking; telecommunications, automation, communications protocols.

Performed Risk assessment /Impact Analysis, Type I and Type II error detection

Prepared peer review reports and attended peer review report sessions.

Recorded the defect and test problem on Bug Report system and validated .bug fix and conducting end to end unit testing and load testing

Prepared peer review reports Federal Incident Response Evaluation (FIRE).

Executed test cases for functional, validation, end-to-end, and regression testing for Web application and Cyber Performance Analysis.

System Test Engineer 2001 - 2008

Texas Instruments Germantown, MD

Performed various objective and subjective, VoIP tests. Test Bulk Call generation and Fax Relay for full density channel using IXIA, VPU, PLR, SRTP, DTMF relay. Performed load, regression, performance and memory leakage tests. Test cases were run against full range of voice codec. Voice quality, multi-channel, bulk call, SRTP, DTMF over multi-tandem, Tele-Conferencing over packet protocol, Caller-ID, Fax and modem relay, PLR, SRTP and ICMP protocol, wireless testing, CDMA and GSM.

Key Achievements:

Recognized for completion team work reward for success in product delivery and increasing share market.

Recording the Defect and test problem on Bug Report system and validating bug fix and conducting end to end unit testing and load testing

Recognized for completion of multiple VOIP software release for different customer including Verizon, Comcast, Cisco IP phone, Vonage, and Avaya

Recognized for debugging and catching the defect

System Test Engineer 2000 -2001

LSI Logic Rockville, MD

Developed and executed test plans to validate software and hardware. Documented the results for a Linux-based DSL Gateway processor. Developed automated test tools and applications using C-Shell and an in-house shell tool. Generated and managed reports, matrix and time lines for projects, ensuring timely delivery and sufficient resource allocation for testing efforts.

System Test Engineer 1999-2000

ParaGea Communications Gaithersburg, MD

Performed system level testing of a Rural Telephony VSAT System. Conducted tests in the area of Network Management Satellite Modem, Voice Codec, Echo Canceller subjective testing, facsimile relay. Conducted tests on Secure Telephony Unit (STU-III) relay communication equipment.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University (Tehran, Iran)

Electrical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 6 courses completed towards an MS

Completed Courses: Satellite Communication Systems, Network Protocols IP4/IP6, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Data and Computer Communications

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