Quality Assurance & Security Testing Lead

Location:

Ashburn, VA

Posted:

May 02, 2026

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Angel M. Rodriguez

Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: 703-***-****

Professional Experience

Offer 20+ years of IT industry experience with a focus on Quality Assurance, Security Testing, and Business and Systems Analysis. Excellent knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ISO-9001, and SEI-CMMI processes. Experienced in the entire QA Life Cycle, including security testing, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks. Skilled in designing, developing, and executing comprehensive QA processes, as well as documenting test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test scripts. Proficient in managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and performing various types of testing, including Integration, System, Security, Black Box, White Box, and Regression testing to ensure the highest quality and security standards.

Achievements

Expert in Identifying, Developing and Implementing QA processes & procedures.

Specialized in building competent teams from grass roots and successful timely delivery of enterprise level

projects.

Successfully implemented changes in QA process to reduce production defect leakage by 60%.

Extensive experience in building, leading and co-coordinating a team in an Onsite-Offshore model.

Proactively evaluated the risks and provided impact analysis along with alternate solutions to mitigate risks to

influence go / no go decisions.

Successful in achieving timely sign off during UAT/SIT by working closely with clients throughout SDLC.

Extensive experience in concurrently leading multiple enterprise scale projects to timely and successful

completion.

Planning and execution of the deliverable tasks within the cutover process from end-to-end in accordance the

overall project schedule.

Manage the related cutover process from end-to-end, working closely with the PMO

Facilitated formal status report updates during the cutover process. Also, and in order to avoid putting the

Cutover Plan schedule at risk, a formal escalation plan during implementation was established in order to

address problems and issues and provide resolutions for them in an efficient manner

Specialties

SAP Project Management

Workday Project Mangement

Quality Assurance Project Management

GXP / CSV Validation Documentation

SAP HCM/ CRM/ SD/ FICO/ MM/ WM

SAP IS-Retail

Business Process Improvement

Solution Consulting

Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance

Project Management / Test Management

Employment History

Go Live Project Management Inc. October 2014 – Present

Matisia Consultants, Seattle, WA August 2012 – October 2014

IBM Corporation, Fairfax, VA November 2003 – August 2012

Marriott International, Bethesda, MD June 2002 – October 2003

KPMG Consulting, LLC, Mclean, VA February 2001 – June 2002

KPMG, LLP, Mclean, VA January 2000 – February 2001

Economic Consulting Services, Washington, DC November 1997 – January 2000

Professional Experience

Go Live Project Management Inc. July 2024 - Present

SAP Test Program Manager

Client: Builder First Source, Inc

Project Technology: SAP S/4 and Workday Implementation

Project Methodology: Agile and DevOps

Team Size: 8 Functional Leads

Industry: Retail / Manufacturing

Project Responsibilities:

Developing and Executing Tests:

Design and implement comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality.

Develop SIT / UAT test scenarios to later be used as automated test scripts and managed their execution.

Directing Test Tools Implementation:

Led the selection, implementation, and maintenance of test tools.

Ensured that the tools are properly integrated into the development and testing environments.

Designing Test Environments:

Created and managed test environments that accurately replicate production conditions.

Ensured that test environments are properly configured and maintained.

Mentoring and Change Management:

Supported and guided team members in adopting agile methodologies and best practices in software engineering.

Act as a change agent to facilitate improvements and transitions within the team.

Participating in Test Solutions and Consulting:

Engaged in large-scale test solutions and consulting engagements, providing expertise regardless of the toolset used.

Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver effective testing solutions in the SAP FICO module:

General Ledger (GL) Testing

Ensure document posting, reversal, and clearing are functioning correctly.

Test GL account balances and financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L) for accuracy.

Verify the integration of GL with other modules (MM, SD, CO).

Accounts Payable (AP) Testing

Verify vendor master data and ensure proper linkage with payment terms.

Test invoice posting, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation.

Validate automatic payment program (F110) for accuracy in vendor payments.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Testing

Perform testing on customer invoicing, dunning, and payments.

Test integration with SD module for order-to-cash processes.

Ensure correct credit management and revenue recognition postings.

Controlling (CO) Integration Testing

Ensure FI transactions flow correctly into CO for cost center and profit center reporting.

Validate the integration of internal orders, cost elements, and cost allocations.

Security & Compliance Testing

Verify user authorization roles and controls to prevent unauthorized access.

Perform audit and compliance testing to meet SOX, IFRS, and GAAP standards.

Ensure segregation of duties (SoD) compliance in financial transactions.

Testing Approach for SAP FI

Unit Testing: Validate individual financial transactions.

Integration Testing: Ensure seamless data flow between FI and other SAP modules.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Engage end users to validate real-world financial processes.

Regression Testing: Ensure new changes do not impact existing financial functionalities.

Technical Environment: MF ALM, Tricentis TOSCA, Worksoft Certify SAP IS Retail, SAP FICO / CFIN, SAP R2R, SAP TM, P2P, and OTC

Go Live Project Management Inc. July 2023 – June 2024

SAP Program Test Manager

Client: Reyes Bottling – Coca Cola North America

Project Technology: SAP S/4 and Workday Implementation

Project Methodology: Agile and MS Azure environment

Team Size: 4 Functional Leads

Industry: Retail / Manufacturing

Project Overview:

The selected systems integrator was responsible for delivering a fully functional Customer Information & Billing System (CIBS) and an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution, meeting the business requirements outlined by Coca-Cola North America during the Blueprinting phase. This comprehensive implementation included various key activities and responsibilities related to test planning, project management, and quality assurance.

Project Responsibilities and Achievements:

Test Planning and Management:

Developed detailed test plans, including scope, integration, and the management of various testing stages.

Oversaw the overall test planning and management, ensuring timely execution of all testing phases including Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and report testing.

Managed the testing lifecycle, including conducting Quality Reviews and providing signoff on testing stages.

Evaluated test metrics and provided regular updates on test status to the management team.

Test Sequencing Strategy:

Developed and managed a test sequencing strategy that prioritized critical processes.

Ensured the strategy reflected functional dependencies and optimized the use of core and subject matter expert resources.

Project Planning and Tracking:

oManaged project plans, ensuring alignment with milestones and project deliverables.

oRegularly reported on the progress, providing accurate updates and ensuring the project stayed on track.

oTracked activities against the milestone-based plan, maintaining visibility into project status.

Testing Execution:

oPlanned and executed multiple forms of testing: Unit Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Conversion Testing, End-to-End Testing, Security Testing, and Performance Testing.

oValidated datasets and ensured that the systems were fully functional across various testing scenarios.

Participating in Test Solutions and Consulting:

Engaged in large-scale test solutions and consulting engagements, providing expertise regardless of the toolset used.

Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver effective testing solutions in the SAP FICO module:

General Ledger (GL) Testing

Ensure document posting, reversal, and clearing are functioning correctly.

Test GL account balances and financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L) for accuracy.

Verify the integration of GL with other modules (MM, SD, CO).

Accounts Payable (AP) Testing

Verify vendor master data and ensure proper linkage with payment terms.

Test invoice posting, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation.

Validate automatic payment program (F110) for accuracy in vendor payments.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Testing

Perform testing on customer invoicing, dunning, and payments.

Test integration with SD module for order-to-cash processes.

Ensure correct credit management and revenue recognition postings.

Controlling (CO) Integration Testing

Ensure FI transactions flow correctly into CO for cost center and profit center reporting.

Validate the integration of internal orders, cost elements, and cost allocations.

Security & Compliance Testing

Verify user authorization roles and controls to prevent unauthorized access.

Perform audit and compliance testing to meet SOX, IFRS, and GAAP standards.

Ensure segregation of duties (SoD) compliance in financial transactions.

Testing Approach for SAP FI

Unit Testing: Validate individual financial transactions.

Integration Testing: Ensure seamless data flow between FI and other SAP modules.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Engage end users to validate real-world financial processes.

Regression Testing: Ensure new changes do not impact existing financial functionalities.

By focusing on effective planning, execution, and issue resolution, the systems integrator successfully met Coca-Cola North America's business requirements, delivering a comprehensive solution that supported the organization’s operational needs.

Technical Environment: JIRA, S/4 Hana, SAP R2R, SAP BRIM, SAP FICO / CFIN, SAP Fiori, SAP OTC, SAP Enable Now, Tricentis Tosca, Rational DOORS, Junit and Pytest, GitHub

Go Live Project Management Inc. September 2022 – July 2023

SAP Program Test Manager

Client: Travel Centers of America (TA)

Project Technology: SAP S/4 and Workday Implementation

Project Methodology: Agile and MS Azure environment

Team Size: 4 Functional Leads

Industry: Retail - Merger and Acquisition

Project Overview:

The selected systems integrator designed, developed, delivered and implemented a fully operable Customer Information & Billing System and Enterprise Asset Management solution which met the business requirements established by TA during the Blueprinting phase of the project.

Project Responsibilities and Achievements:

Defined and developed comprehensive test plans and scopes, ensuring seamless integration between testing stages. Managed test planning and execution, evaluated test metrics, published test reports, and facilitated sign-off for various test phases, including Regression and UAT.

Designed and implemented test sequencing strategies to prioritize critical processes, optimize resource capacity, and address functional dependencies effectively.

Maintained and tracked project plans aligned with milestones, providing accurate and timely status reports.

Planned and executed diverse testing types such as Unit, Regression, Integration, Conversion, End-to-End, Security, User Acceptance, and Performance Testing.

Established project milestones and deliverable criteria while ensuring consistent progress communication with project teams.

Proactively identified, tracked, and resolved project issues, escalating where necessary to maintain timelines and quality standards.

Applied best practices for the system development lifecycle and integrated lessons learned to improve processes.

Automation Testing Expertise:

Spearheaded strategies for automation testing to improve efficiency, coverage, and scalability.

Leveraged Worksoft automation tools for SAP ECC, S/4HANA Fiori, and non-SAP platforms, ensuring robust framework design and execution in CI/CD pipelines.

Streamlined migration of automation scripts from ECC to S/4HANA using optimized strategies and advanced test data management practices.

Continuously stayed abreast of emerging trends and tools in automation testing to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Technical Environment: JIRA, S/4 Hana, SAP FICO / CFIN, SAP FI, SAP R2R, SAP SOM, SAP BRIM, SAP Fiori, SAP Enable Now, Worksoft, HP Loadrunner and HP UFT, Tricentis Tosca, Rational DOORS, Junit and Pytest, GitHub

Go Live Project Management Inc. January 2022 – August 2022

SAP Program Test Manager

Client: Pittsburg Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA)

Project Technology: SAP S/4 ISU

Project Methodology: Agile and MS Azure environment

Team Size: 4 Functional Leads

Industry: Utilities

Project Overview:

Developed work statements, scope / priority definitions and the creation of budgets and schedules for the program.

Architected, procured and designed the test environment to support a complex integration of company and vendor development work streams

Defined/ Developed test plans, testing scopes, Integration, between the test stages and provided overall Test Planning and Management, Collected and evaluated test metrics and direct, maintain publish Testing Project Plans, provided signoff on the testing stages and conduct Quality Reviews on all test stage work products, Regression, UAT, HR / Payroll Parallel Testing, Report Test Status to Management team, Manage, facilitate overall Defect Resolution and Manage Defect Metrics and Post Launch reports,

Documented program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and successes to maintain program on course

Developed and managed a test sequencing strategy that prioritizes critical processes, reflects functional dependencies and optimizes core and subject matter expert resource capacity

Developed and maintained project plan and tracking activities against a milestone based plan, providing regular and accurate reports as appropriate.

Planned and conducted Unit, Regression, Integration, Conversion, End to End Testing, Security Testing and User Acceptance Testing and Performance Test

Established milestones, deliverable criteria and communicate progress against the baseline plan to the project team

Identified, tracked, and resolved issues/concerns related to projects, and escalate as appropriate

Ensured appropriate system development lifecycle was applied to project work Assess and incorporate lessons learned from project outcomes.

Technical Environment: JIRA, S/4 Hana, SAP FICA, SAP OTC, SAP R2R, SAP Fiori, SAP Enable Now, HP Loadrunner and HP UFT, Rational Doors

Go Live Project Management Inc. May 2021 – December 2021

SAP Test Manager

Client: Quidel Labs

Project Technology: SAP S/4 Implementation

Project Methodology: Agile and MS Azure environment

Team Size: 8 Functional Leads

Industry: Life Sciences

Test Environment: GXP and CSV Validated Environment

Project Overview:

The selected systems integrator designed, developed, delivered and implemented a fully operable Customer Information, Order Management and Finance and Warehouse Management system for PCR COVID-19 Tests. All system testing was conducted in a GXP validated controlled environment using MFQC as the Computer Validated Systems (CSV) tool of record following the FDA Regulation 21 CFR Part 11 regulation requirements.

Conduct Quality Reviews on all test stage work products, UAT Testing, Report, Test Status to Management team, Manage, facilitate overall Defect Resolution and Manage Defect Metrics and Post Launch reports,

Documented program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and successes to maintain program on course

Developed and managed a test sequencing strategy that prioritizes critical processes, reflects functional dependencies and optimizes core and subject matter expert resource capacity

Developed and maintained project plan and tracking activities against a milestone-based plan, providing regular and accurate reports as appropriate.

Planned and conducted End to End Testing and User Acceptance Testing

Conducted EDI Testing with FEDEX / UPS / DHL via EDI 846, 856, 940, 943, 945, 946, and 997

Conducted daily status calls on during test execution and worked with the systems integrator in managing defect resolution and escalation

Automated over 650 test scripts within the S2C and Q2C modules using Tricentis Tosca

Established milestones, deliverable criteria and communicate progress against the baseline plan to the project team

Identified, tracked, and resolved issues/concerns related to testing, and escalate as appropriate

Technical Environment: Microfocus ALM Octane, Tricentis Tosca, S/4 Hana (Q2C/ S2C/P2P/ P2Mk/ R2R), SAP Fiori,

Go Live Project Management Inc. February 2021 – April 2021

SAP Test Manager

Client: Johnson and Johnson Corporation

Project Technology: SAP S/4 Implementation

Project Methodology: Agile and MS Azure environment

Team Size: 16 Test Team Members / 8 Functional Leads

Industry: Life Sciences

Test Environment: GXP and CSV Validated Environment

Project Overview:

The selected systems integrator designed, developed, delivered and implemented a fully operable Customer Information, Order Management and Finance and Warehouse Management system for the contact lenses division. All system testing was conducted in a GXP validated controlled environment using MFQC as the Computer Validated Systems (CSV) tool of record following the FDA Regulation 21 CFR Part 11 regulation requirements.

Documented program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and successes to maintain program on course

Developed and managed a test sequencing strategy that prioritizes critical processes, reflects functional dependencies and optimizes core and subject matter expert resource capacity

Developed and maintained project plan and tracking activities against a milestone-based plan, providing regular and accurate reports as appropriate.

Planned and conducted End to End Testing and User Acceptance Testing

Developed the Test Automation Framework for the creation of a Regression Test Suite using Tricentis Tosca

Developed over 250 End to End test scenarios that were automated using Tosca

Conducted daily status calls on during test execution and worked with the systems integrator in managing defect resolution and escalation

Established milestones, deliverable criteria and communicate progress against the baseline plan to the project team

Identified, tracked, and resolved issues/concerns related to testing, and escalate as appropriate

Technical Environment: Microfocus ALM Octane, S/4 Hana (Q2C/ S2C/P2P/ P2Mk/ R2R), SAP Fiori, Tricentis Tosca

Go Live Project Management Inc. December 2019 – January 2021

SAP Test Manager

Client: Invacare Corporation

Project Technology: SAP S/4 Implementation

Project Methodology: Waterfall and MS Azure Environment

Team Size: 8 Test Team Members / 8 Functional Leads

Industry: Life Sciences - Merger and Acquisition

Test Environment: GXP and CSV Validated Environment

Project Overview:

The selected systems integrator designed, developed, delivered and implemented a fully operable Customer Information, Order Management and Finance and Warehouse Management system for Canada. All system testing was conducted in a GXP validated controlled environment using MFQC as the Computer Validated Systems (CSV) tool of record following the FDA Regulation 21 CFR Part 11 regulation requirements.

Documented program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and successes to maintain program on course

Developed and managed a test sequencing strategy that prioritizes critical processes, reflects functional dependencies and optimizes core and subject matter expert resource capacity

Developed and maintained project plan and tracking activities against a milestone-based plan, providing regular and accurate reports as appropriate.

Planned and conducted End to End Testing and User Acceptance Testing

Conducted daily status calls on during test execution and worked with the systems integrator in managing defect resolution and escalation

Established milestones, deliverable criteria and communicate progress against the baseline plan to the project team

Identified, tracked, and resolved issues/concerns related to testing, and escalate as appropriate

Technical Environment: Microfocus ALM Octane, S/4 Hana (Q2C/ S2C/P2P/ P2Mk/ R2R), SAP Fiori, and SAP Enable Now

Go Live Project Management Inc. July 2019 – November 2019

Test Manager / Cutover Manager

Client: Smithfield Foods, Chicago, IL

Project Technology: SAP S/4 and Workday Implementation

Project Methodology: Waterfall

Team Size: 75 Test Team members – Onshore /Off-shore and 15 Functional Leads

Project Overview:

The selected systems integrator designed, developed, delivered and implemented a fully operable Time Management Information System.

Architected, procured and designed the test environment to support a complex integration of company and vendor development work streams

Documented program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and successes to maintain program on course

Developed and managed a test sequencing strategy that prioritizes critical processes, reflects functional dependencies and optimizes core and subject matter expert resource capacity

Developed and maintained project plan and tracking activities against a milestone based plan, providing regular and accurate reports as appropriate.

Planned and conducted Unit, Regression, Integration, Conversion, End to End Testing, Security Testing and User Acceptance Testing, Stress, Production Planning, IVR, and Performance Test

Established milestones, deliverable criteria and communicate progress against the baseline plan to the project team

Identified, tracked, and resolved issues/concerns related to projects, and escalate as appropriate

Ensured appropriate system development lifecycle was applied to project work Assess and incorporate lessons learned from project outcomes.

Worked on infrastructure problems/projects of diverse scope and medium complexity where analysis of data required evaluation of identifiable factors.

Established project management methodologies/tools to develop and execute technical project plans including – work plans, schedules, milestones, critical paths, project scope, technical architectures.

Technical Environment: HP ALM, SAP Work Management, SAP-EAM, HCM / Successfactors S/4 Hana, SAP Fiori, SAP Enable Now, Selenum 3.14, HP Loadrunner and HP UFT

Go Live Project Management Inc. April 2019 – July 2019

Program Test Manager

Client: Ingles Markets, Inc., Ashville, NC

Project Technology: SAP S/4 Implementation

Project Methodology: Waterfall

Team Size: 45 Test Team Members and 5 Functional Leads

Project Overview:

The selected systems integrator designed, developed, delivered and implemented a fully operable Customer Information, Order Management and Finance and Warehouse Management system.