Paul Rice 843-***-**** ****.****@*******.***
Summary
Software Engineer with 7 years of experience in integration and requirements-based testing. Demonstrated expertise in the SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. Skilled in network administration, system maintenance, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Dedicated to staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Education
Associate Applied Science in Cybersecurity
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
Frederick Community College
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 2/2025
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 05/2024
CompTIA Security + 07/2022 - 07/2028
Responsive Web Design - HTML, CSS, Java
Cisco Offensive Security Certificate in Ethical Hacking 11/2024
WORK EXPERIENCE
The MIL Corporation Senior Analyst, Software Engineering. 2/2025 – Present
• Provide support for development of apps and robotic process automation in MS365 Power Platform.
•Provide deployment and post-deployment support for solutions.
•Deployed development and production Power Platform environments to build customer solutions that utilize dataverse, datalakes, Azure, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
•Planned Power Platform solution architecture to scale within the Department of States existing DLP policy.
•Build apps and robotic process automation flows to replace existing UiPath automation processes to integrate between various applications and workflows.
Leidos RF Field Service Engineer 07/2024 - Present
•Install, maintain, and repair hardware and software on the DoD RF-ITV program.
•Manage service management tickets for system outages and provide accurate documentation on Unscheduled and Preventative maintenance site visits.
•Install system images, security patches, and software upgrades.
•LAN installation and configuration at client sites.
•Utilize SharePoint to post status reports with a global team of FSE’s.
The MIL Corporation Senior Quality Assurance Analyst 11/2022 - 07/2024
Quality Assurance Analyst 05/2020 - 07/2022
•Deploy & Maintain Microsoft Windows Server hosted applications. (MS Visual Studio, MS SQL Server Management Studio, MS IIS Web server, & MS SQL Server Reporting Services).
•Expertise with MS Office (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
•Identifying the technical and functional scope of integrating data from DoS applications into CIMS Reporting.
•Develop test plans, executing manual and automated test scripts and documenting results.
•Design and utilize automated workflows to expedite business processes during testing (Control-M, UiPath, UFT).
•Collaborate with business owners and development to identify requirements and facilitate development solutions using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
•Developed automation to query SQL Developer, and SSMS data into Microsoft Excel reports.
•Debugged CIMS operational tasks in Visual Studio to pin-point failure points for development.
GRSi Software Test Analyst 07/2022 - 11/2022
•Functional requirements-based testing and integration testing on the Marine Corps Distributed Common Grounds System (DCGS-MC).
•Utilized the JIRA ticketing system to analyze, review and document software analysis.
•Reviewed and contributed to technical installation guides to ensure documentation was finalized for Marine use in the field.
•Responsible for configuration and troubleshooting all aspects of the DCGS Local Area Network. Imaged PCs, & configured Cisco Switches.
•Managed on-premises VMware Cloud Infrastructure (VMware Esxi hypervisors, vCenter, & vSphere).
•Assessed c4i applications running on the end-user workstation and produced test results for the program management team.
•Regularly Managed and accounted for government property in a SIPRNet lab, including labeling all electronics, recording serial numbers on all hard drives, PCs, switches, and servers.
SAIC Data Collection & Animal Training Support 10/2017 - 07/2022
•Traveled to DHS client sites to accurately collect real-time data on CT-machines, and identification readers. Data was collected on handheld devices and imported daily to compare with technical specifications and requirements.
•Coordinated threat injection events at airport security checkpoints to verify CT algorithms alerted on test items and agents followed SOPs for escalation.
•Lead teams of 3-5 individuals for 3-day K9 test events at various airports around the country. Established a line of communication with the POC and made informed travel decisions/recommendations to my team to ensure seamless client support during the test window.
•Arranged travel to and from test events in SAP Concur, meticulously documented expenses, and compiled expense reports promptly.
Universal Consulting Services Jr. Systems Analyst 07/2019 - 05/2020
•Traveled to various military installations to provide subject matter expertise in support of installations and testing of biomedical equipment (Transport, and deployable telemedicine devices).
•Joint Test & Evaluation representative for Air Force Medical Evaluation and Support Activity (AFMESA). Developed technical analysis as a deliverable for AFMESA decisionmakers.
•Provided field support for go-live testing on the new DoD EHR MHS Genesis and contributed to technical analysis in official program documentation.
•Review and analyze program documentation to determine product capabilities, specific architecture, and testability.
•Accurately documented and compiled expense reports for TDY testing events.
BAE Systems Security Coordinator 11/2018 - 07/2019
•Accurately maintained and audited personnel security records to ensure compliance with government policies and regulations.
•Onboarded and trained new employees on reporting responsibilities, suspicious contact reporting, and counterintelligence.
•Skillfully processed initial clearance paperwork, fingerprints, and periodic reinvestigations in the internal database and JPAS.
•Provided Project managers with briefing information so employees could access client sites and perform their duties.