Software/System Engineer

OBJECTIVES

Perform in progressively challenging positions in System Engineering and Software Engineering. Apply advanced principles of engineering and management to solve problems involving the development of complex technology. Perform in a professional team oriented environment of System Engineering and Software Engineering to better illustrate my skills of Software testing, Integration, Validation, Verification and Requirement documentation.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Highly energetic professional with over 20 years of Systems Engineering and Software Engineering experience with solid working experience in Software Analysis, Systems of Systems, Software Test, Software Development Life Cycle, Modeling and Simulation, Command and Control, Reporting and Business Development. Proven accomplishments in Systems Integration and Test Execution. Extensive background in Systems Design, Software Quality Assurance and Requirements Analysis for new software development and regression test and verification activities of BMD Systems. Strong technical and analytical skills utilized in Validation and Verification and Project Management. Experience working with UAS, UGS and UGVs. Work well in a team environment and can accomplish complex tasks with independent initiative. Excellent analytical and communication skills and possess an active Secret Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAIC, Future Combat Systems Huntsville, AL 05/08 – Present

Sr. Systems Engineer

• Developed and integration of test processes and procedures into cohesive SoS test documentation

• Develop IPT peer reviews and core project readiness reviews throughout the test lifecycle accomplishing completion of FCS program milestones

• Assisted in the development of Increment 1 Test Report (ITR) for Increment 1 Technical Test execution.

• Perform mission analysis, top-level design synthesis and functional analysis on BMD Systems.

• Performed Modeling and Simulation with DOD weapons systems.

• Developed and presented technical briefings and reports to Senior Executives.

• Develop analysis plans from Assessment objective and Verification objectives.

• Analyze and document SoS test requirements and the interfaces at the SoS level to ensure a sound test program.

• Identified and resolved complex issues and publicized solutions.

• Understand test processes and test procedures, data collection, extraction and analysis.

• Responsible for accuracy of test documentation and requirement documents.

• Evaluate performance and quality of tested applications and new application testing.

• Create documentation to support test plans and test scripts from development design and requirements.

• Develop Level 4 data using UNIX and SQL scripts in support of work flow analysis.

• Generate reports using various report tools, such as, DRA, JDCARS and MS Word.

• Develop reports from collected and processed data in support of E-IBCT.

• Performed system engineering activities on BMD at and Element and Component Level.

• Approval and Release of test documents

• Deliver analysis and testing services, while maintaining an active Secret US Government Security Clearance.

• Familiar with ISO 9000 and CMMI level IV processes.

• Assist with business development by identifying and exploiting business opportunities.

Verizon Wireless, Inc Alpharetta, GA 09/06 – 05/08

Sr. Software Quality Assurance Analyst

• Document test cases and results to include developing requirement verifications plans.

• Develop manual and automated test scripts using UNIX, SQL and PL/SQL.

• Data collection, extraction and analysis.

• Setup and maintain test environment.

• Responsible for accuracy of Design documentation and Requirement Document.

• Evaluate performance and quality of tested applications and new application testing.

• Create documentation to support test plans and test scripts from development design and requirements.

• Develop test strategies, plans, procedures and reports.

• Analyze and evaluate call detail records (CDRs) and problem reports.

• Generate reports using various reporting tools.

• Plan and lead software quality assurance activities

• Import and export table data.

• Define traceability of test cases to software requirements.

• Support UAT (User Acceptance Team) in testing procedures and documentation.

• Change management support for system upgrade and billing system changes.

• Perform test according to test specifications.

• Solid understanding of quality assurance testing methodology relative to the software development lifecycle and release management.

• Skilled in Requirements lifecycle management, System integration, Application development and Legacy application maintenance.

Sprint Nextel Company, Duluth, GA 03/99 – 04/06

Project Manager/SQA Team Lead

• Planned and scheduled projects, time reporting, process tracking, task allocation and work assignment on all Prepaid (Boost) and postpaid migration activities and upgrades.

• Tracked, briefed, and communicated project statuses and successes across business owners.

• Performed system integration and system test, evaluation, validation and execution.

• Coordinate project activities with marketing, sales, engineering, operations, and customer support to ensure goals and requirements are met.

• Prepared lesson plans for user training sessions.

• Conducted user training classes using both lecture and hands-on techniques

• Responsible for working with developers and subject matter experts in the design and development of training manuals and reference materials.

• Responsible for creating scripts and test cases to assist with job requirements.

• Performed data analysis and reporting on complex systems.

• Generate reports using various Business Objects and MS Excel reporting tools.

• Communicated daily changes scheduled for the Ensemble Production Environment to all internal customers and vendors.

• Developed strategies which included planning and implementing nationwide migration plan and validation and verification documentation.

• Develop Software Test Plan, Software Test Description and Software Test Report documents from use cases for Validation and Verification.

• Assist with compiling and documenting required reports

• Functional and Performance testing of Client/Server and Web Based applications.

• Responsibility for provisioning change and support for engineering activities, system upgrade, and subscriber migrations and billing system changes.

• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones and tasks.

• Created documentation using MSOffice to communicate design to users.

• Implement provisioning changes related to upgrade, migration and installation activities.

• Facilitated meetings and provided project status reports to senior management.

• Responsible for training users and documentation on new procedures and process.

• Analyzed Change Management requests specific to Billing systems, networking and related third party environments to determine impacts to production.

• Responsible for training, planning and managing software quality assurance activities using testing methodologies to include developing requirement verifications plans.

• Made decision with minimal support and managed personnel as the activity level increases

Sr. System Analyst

• Managed project team to ensure complete, successful, cost-effective, and on-time implementation of projects.

• Provided leadership in testing and documentation of programs/projects, to include training employees on processes and procedures.

• Served as liaison between Amdocs, Nextel IT and other Nextel Business stakeholders, earning their confidence with reliable follow-through and clear communication.

• Developed and managed project plans to ensure successful application upgrades or implementations used to support wireless billing software application or time management systems using Unix and/or Oracle environment

• Planned and managed technical project tasks using Microsoft Project for the Client Development Life Cycle ensuring projects are on time, within budget and adheres to quality standards.

• Performed UAT (user acceptance testing) testing of software releases.

MCI WorldCom, Atlanta, GA 11/98 - 3/99

Software Quality Engineer

• Performed unit, system, GUI and regression testing and software documentation.

• Created and executed test cases for a provisioning system using the SQA Suite.

• Developed manual and automated test scripts and wrote and executed test plans for team testing and initiated test plans for checking backend code using SQL/Plus.

• Trained employees on new testing procedures.

• Implemented testing of program modifications to verify and validate enhancements.

• Provided software testing for SmartCall 6.0 and Summit applications.

• Reviewed software application and data at a functional and technical level.

U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Huntsville, AL 9/97 - 11/98

Software Quality Assurance Specialist

• Performed quality assurance and quality control using SQA suite.

• Provided users with training on new applications to include user acceptance training.

• Created software documentation using MSOffice to communicate the system requirements and design to users.

• Implemented testing of program applications to verify and validate Engineering Change Proposals according to specifications.

• Provided software and technical support for the Engineer Management Automation, Army Reserve (EMAAR) application.

• Reviewed system specifications, applications, software at a functional and technical level.

• Documented software problems at a functional and technical level to determine future development direction.

International Space Systems, Inc (ISSI) Huntsville, AL 11/96 - 9/97

System Engineer

• Conducted training to support technical performance requirements for software development and graphical design using C language on UNIX operating system, Silicon Graphics Indy and Windows NT platform.

• Performed programming and database maintenance on various languages and systems.

Intergraph Corporation, Madison, AL 5/88 - 7/96

Software Support System Specialist

• Performed helpdesk support to a 300+ international and domestic customer call-in base and 100+ Intergraph.

• Trained new employees on processes and procedures.

• Provided quality assurance and technical support to customers and field reps. using UNIX and other platforms by defining data, resolving technical issues and preventing reoccurring problems.

• Monitored program operations and facilitated training on how to use the software that conveyed the system requirements and designs to users.

• Documented software problem and information in tracking system and monitored, solved and delegated network problems to applicable department.

Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL 05/87 –5/88

General Engineer, Product & Quality Assurance/CHAPARRALFAAR Project Office

• Reviewed and analyzed Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for corrective actions.

• Experience with the PATRIOT missile system.

• Assisted in the development of inspection checks sheets and electrical test procedures for receiving, in-process, and final inspections

• Assisted in vendor surveys and qualifications.

SOFTWARE

JD/CARS, CTTK-DRA, FBCB2, WMIS,

MatLab, Simulink, DRB, Unix, WindChill, PL/ SQL Developer, Rational ClearQuest, Ensemble Billing System, Peoplesoft, Mercury Test Director, Business Objects, WinRunner, TRIS Billing System, Websphere, Windchill, DOORS, Oracle10g, Reflection FTP Client, Oracle Forms 5.0, PowerBuilder, Toad, HP Unix, AIX, Rational Rose SQA Suite, SQA Manager 6.1, Linux, SQA Administrator, Vantive 3.2, FoxPro, ProEngineering, NIK, WMIS, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Suite(Word, Excel, Access), Microsoft Windows (NT, 95, 2000), Sybase SQL Anywhere 5.0, Citrix WinFrame, CAD, Microstation, PDS, 3-D CAD, Developer 2000, knowledge of TR73503, SmartCall 6.0, Microsoft Visio.

HARDWARE

UNIX OS, Silicon Graphics, VAX/VMS, ClearCom

LANGUAGES

Oracle, PL/SQL, C, C++, COBOL, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, Pascal, UNIX, Assembler, Shell Scripting

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Master of Business Administration

Alabama A&M University, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

University of Alabama in Huntsville, Certification Courses, Oracle

The Seale Group, Atlanta, GA, UNIX Shell Scripting, Oracle PL/SQL

Nextel University, Project Management Certification Boot Camp

SAIC University - Skillsoft

System Engineering

Six Sigma

Tools for Planning and Managing Six Sigma Project Opportunities

DOORS Fundamentals

System Dynamics Cultural Modeling

The MathWorks

Simulinks and MatLab

Final Model-Based Design of Solar Power Inverters

AS9100 Training

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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