Software Test Engineer

OBJECTIVE

Looking to obtain a position as a Software/Test Engineer utilizing my computer skills to help improve the quality of the company’s software product, database, or web pages. Strengths include attention to detail and organization, with a focus on quality and consistency.

COMPUTER EXPERTISE SUMMARY

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95; MS DOS; UNIX; MacIntosh

Applications: Microsoft: Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, FrontPage; Netscape, Internet Explorer, Business Desk, WordPerfect, DOORS, Paradox, Lotus 123, Qualcomm Eudora, ORCAD, PSPICE, MatLab, MathCAD, ClearCase, Rational Rose, ViewLogic, Acrobat Writer, Dreamweaver, FrameMaker; PageMaker; MP2; SourceSafe; Final Builder; Test Complete

Languages: C++ (Visual & Borland's), ANSI C, Pascal, BASIC, HP-BASIC, RPG II, COBOL, Fortran, Assembly, VHDL, HTML, Java, Visual Basic, VB Script

Systems: Gould 32/8750, IBM 3081, IBM 34, AS/400

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

CATERPILLAR, INC., Mossville, IL 8/2007-present

Development/Research Technician III

• Software testing of Caterpillar Electronic Technician program and related products, including build testing, regression testing, and release testing, using testing PCs, laptops, and even VMware, on Operating Systems: 32- and 64-bit Windows 7, Vista Business, Windows XP Professional, and Windows 2000.

• Maintain and improve VB Script-based automated test scripts in Test Complete and Final Builder.

• Write and update test plans and regression tests to meet requirements and cover all aspects of feature.

• Technical writing and maintenance of HTML-based What’s New documentation for STPL products.

• Assist customers who called Level 2 Technical Support Help Desk.

• Applications used: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint), FrontPage, Internet Explorer, NetMeeting, Visual SourceSafe, Remote Desktop, IBM Lotus Notes, IBM Lotus Sametime Connect, Symantec Ghost, VMware, Final Builder, and Test Complete.

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS, Peru, IL 12/2005-8/2007

Safety Dept. Administrative Assistant & Maintenance Dept. MP2 Data Entry Clerk

• Categorized, evaluated, scored, and filed daily Safety documentation, recording information in Excel files.

• Maintained complex Excel spreadsheet used for tracking progress of Safety programs by updating data, layout, formulas, and macros as needed.

• Performed other tasks as needed: faxing, copying, mailing documents, updating procedures in Word files, compiling data for various reports, organizing filing cabinets, and archiving dated documentation.

• Data entry of inventory, equipment, and preventative maintenance information into MP2 database, ensuring consistency.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION, St. Louis, MO 2004-2005

Administrative Coordinator – short-term project

• Developed data summarizing Excel spreadsheets for Patient Services programs, Kidney Cars, and fundraising events, along with determining volunteer assignments.

• Improved Excel spreadsheet and Word letters for automation of Kidney Car correspondence, in light of recent donation legislation.

• Assisted with other office duties, as needed: phone calls, mailings, bank deposits, website updates, etc.

EASTMAN CHEMICAL, Crystal Lake, IL 2002

Web Page Content Support – short-term assignment

• Data entry of information for over 300 products using Business Desk and HTML code.

• Proofread information on web pages and accessed links, ensuring quality and consistency.

• Designed Excel spreadsheet to track progress of project.

MOTOROLA INC., Personal Communications Sector, Harvard, IL 1998-2001

Software Engineer (1999-2001) – Liaison between marketing and software developers

• Wrote system and feature requirement documents based on marketing information, ensuring that customer needs were met, while building on existing architecture.

• Performed simulation measurements of animation scenarios, leading to display performance improvements.

• Prevented costly design errors by inspecting requirement documents written by team members.

• Collected, summarized and charted review statistics for marketing specifications, enhancing quality assurance efforts.

• Made formal monthly presentations to senior management regarding quality metrics and project status, helping to maintain inspection rate objectives.

• Applications used: Microsoft: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Internet Explorer, DOORS, ClearCase, Rational Rose, Acrobat Writer, and FrameMaker

Test Engineer (1998-1999) – Cellular phone manufacturing support

• Customized HP-Basic test software to meet Motorola automation requirements, resulting in improved distribution efficiency.

• Researched EPROM programming requirements and machine capabilities to plan and coordinate the consolidation of three sites into one, reducing staffing needs by approximately 50% and utilizing equipment more fully.

• Wrote operating procedures and trained 12 operators and six technicians on EPROM machine operation, repair and maintenance.

• Applications used: Microsoft: Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, Internet Explorer, HP-BASIC

EATON CORPORATION, Automotive Controls Division, Carol Stream, IL 1995-1998

Group Leader of Test Engineers

• Coordinated the personnel and resources required for completion of projects

• Performed electrical, electronic, and mechanical testing of Eaton products

• Communicated with engineers and specialists regarding project status

• Trained new test technicians in the usage of lab equipment

• Reviewed and interpreted test specifications and procedures

UNION ELECTRIC, Callaway Nuclear Plant, Fulton, MO 1991-1992

Hardware Engineer – Internship

• Ensured that simulator environment duplicated Plant Control Room

• Coordinated and supervised 5 technicians on maintenance projects

• Maintained control board equipment

• Monitored budget and ordered supplies

• Researched and ordered new and repair parts

• Systems used: Gould 32/8750, IBM 34

EDUCATION

B.S., Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL 1983-1994

Minors: Physics & Mathematics; Languages: Pascal, Fortran, Assembly, VHDL, MS DOS, UNIX

Computer Information Services courses, McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL 2001-2002

C++ (Visual & Borland's), ANSI C, AS/400, HTML, Java, Visual Basic

Data Processing/Computer Programming, Sanford-Brown Business College, St. Ann, MO 1985-1986

BASIC, RPG II, COBOL, and Accounting courses

ORGANIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATION

FE Certification (Engineer-In-Training)

Amateur Radio License - Technician with Morse Code

Society of Women Engineers, Past Secretary and Treasurer

Eta Kappa Nu - EE Honor Society, Past President

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