Mariana Jones
Washington, DC **********@*****.*** 571-***-**** LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/marianakjones Business UAT & QA Testing Leader Oracle ERP Expert Data Accuracy & Project Support Specialist Professional Summary
Detail-oriented QA and UAT Manager with 20+ years of experience in enterprise systems, data validation, and project support. Proven track record of maintaining data integrity, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting in high-stakes environments. Adept at managing large-scale data entry initiatives, performing audits, and supporting project managers with actionable insights. Skilled in Oracle ERP systems, test management tools, and Agile methodologies. Core Competencies
• Data Entry & Validation
• Project Data Management
• Oracle ERP Cloud & EBS
• Report Generation & Analysis
• Test Planning & Execution
• Jira, Zephyr, TestRail
• Data Auditing & Quality Control
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Cross-Functional Team Support
Professional Experience
GP Strategies – Columbia, MD Oracle UAT Test & DEV Team Leader Nov 2017 – June 2025
• Maintained and validated large volumes of Oracle ERP Cloud data across Financials and Procurement modules.
• Collaborated with project managers to gather and input project-related data, ensuring alignment with business requirements. Directed planning, execution, and validation of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Oracle ERP Cloud implementations supporting core business systems including Projects (PPM), Financials, Procurement, and HCM.
• Coordinated with program managers, business units, and IT stakeholders to define test scope, develop test cases, and lead large-scale UAT cycles (200+ participants)
• Conducted regular audits to ensure data consistency and accuracy across systems.
• Generated detailed reports for leadership and project review meetings using Oracle and Jira dashboards.
• Resolved data discrepancies by coordinating with business and technical teams, improving data reliability by 30%.
• Supported over 200 global users during UAT cycles, ensuring timely and accurate test data entry. Fishbowl Inc. – Alexandria, VA Sr. Software QA Manager Jun 2015 – Nov 2017
• Managed data entry and validation processes for SaaS analytics platforms, ensuring clean and accurate test data.
• Created and maintained QA dashboards to track project metrics and timelines.
• Collaborated with product managers to gather requirements and ensure data readiness for UAT.
• Identified and resolved data inconsistencies during testing cycles, improving reporting accuracy.
• Partnered with division leaders and product leads to coordinate and lead UAT and release deployment readiness across multiple digital products and customer portals. Motionsoft Inc. – Rockville, MD Director, Software QA Apr 2014 – Jan 2015
• Directed QA operations for member management systems servicing private wellness programs and facilities.
• Developed formal test strategies aligned with client requirements, federal accessibility standards, and quality metrics which included but not limited to functional, regression and UAT test cycles across multiple corporate organizations.
• Facilitated onshore/offshore team collaboration to deliver scalable testing plans supporting payment integrations, scheduling systems, and compliance validation. AOL Inc. – Dulles, VA Sr. QA Technical Manager / QA Manager May 2006 – Dec 2013
• Led testing initiatives for subscription billing, e-commerce, and payment gateway services used by millions of customers.
• Built automation and performance testing strategies using Selenium and legacy frameworks to meet aggressive performance benchmarks and federal uptime requirements.
• Partnered with program managers and technical leads to support UAT and release deployment readiness across digital products and customer portals.
• Directed QA operations for AOL’s Paid Services platforms, including billing and e-commerce systems.
• Led UAT and regression testing for high-traffic web applications and internal tools.
• Managed a 30-member QA team and coordinated with offshore resources. Education
Howard University – Washington, DC