Employment History
February 2024 - Currrent
Stout Bookkeeping
PO Box 3058
Suwanee, GA 30024

Bookkeeper's Assistant

  • Used Quickbooks Online to enter Transactions
  • used Quickbooks Online for Bank Reconciliations
August 2022 - December 2023
Von Maur #36
3333 Buford Drive
Buford, GA 30519

Sales Associate - Men's Department

  • Opened and Closed Department Registers
  • Assisted Customers with their Shopping Needs
  • Used Registers to Sale Items to Customers
  • Opened and Prepped Clothing from Weekly Shipments
  • Arranged and Placed Clothing as they arrived.
  • Marked Down Clothing Weekly
  • Prepared Clothing and Other Items for Shipping
  • Cleaned as needed
  • Prepared for and Assisted with Bi-Annual Inventory Scans
April 2022 - August 2023
Atlanta Kilts
1275 Buford Hwy #105
Suwanee, GA 30024

Sales Associate

  • Measured customers for bespoke Kilts, Jackets and Vests
  • Assisted Customers with Kilt Accessories
  • Opened and Prepped Stock from Weekly Shipments
  • Prepared Clothing and Other Items for Shipping
  • Helped maintain and stock show room
January 2012 - April 2022
Digital Envoy
6525 The Corners Parkway NW
Suite 400
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092-3352
www.digitalenvoy.com

QA Primary Lead

  • Worked with DevOps to deploy applications
  • Tested APIs by writing scripts - PHP, Python, Java, GO, Perl
  • Deployed and tested applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Deployed and tested Java/Groovy applications in Linux environments
  • Deployed and tested Java/Groovy applications in Solaris Intel environment
  • Deployed and tested Java/Groovy applications is Solaris Sparc environment
  • Deployed and tested Java/Groovy applications in JBoss
  • Deployed and tested Java/Groovy applications in Tomcat
  • Connected to Linux, Solaris environments via SSH Client
  • Used Oracle SQL Developer to write and execute PL/SQL for data validation
  • Used MySQL Workbench to verify data in MySQL databases
  • Used CQLsh to verify data in Cassandra databases
  • Tested and verified data processed in an Hadoop/HBase environment
  • Deployed Windows, Solaris(intel), CentOS, Redhat OS in virtual environments
  • Deployed and Managed MySQL Databases
  • Deployed and Managed PostgressSQL Databases
  • Deployed Squid Proxy Server in order to test proxy based applications
  • Wrote and maintained test cases/cycles in Atlassian's Jira
  • Conducted Manual and Regression tests based on Test Cases
  • Wrote PHP applications to assist in testing
  • Used FogBugz to create and manage defects
  • Use Atlassian's Jira to create and manage defects
  • Trained and Assisted other QA Team Members
November 2010 - December 2011
Goodroe Healthcare Solutions
3091 Governors Lake Drive
Suite 100
Norcross, GA 30071

Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Manual testing of web applications built in Microsoft Silverlight
  • Manual testing of MicroStratagy Reports
  • Used Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to write and execute T-SQL Queries for Data Validation
  • Wrote Test Cases and scenarios in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Wrote test cases using Microsoft Test Manager 2010
  • Wrote test cases using Microsoft Top Team
  • Conducted Manual and Regression tests based on Test Cases
  • Used Microsoft SharePoint for document retention
  • Used Microsoft Team Foundation Server for Defect Management
  • Agile Methodology with Planning Poker, Iterations
July 2008 - April 2010
BIAS Corporation (now Deloitte as of March 2020)
1100 Abernathy Road NE
Suite 950
Atlanta, GA 30328
www.deloitte.com

Quality Assurance Functional Analyst

  • Used Microsoft SQL Query Analyzer and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to write and execute T-SQL Queries for Data Validation
  • Used Toad for SQL Server to write and execute T-SQL Queries for Data Validation
  • Wrote Test Cases and scenarios in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Conducted Manual and Regression tests based on Test Cases
  • Validate Microsoft .Net client/server applications and web sites
  • Estimated, wrote and conducted reviews of Test Plans
  • Used Microsoft SharePoint for document retention
  • Used Microsoft Team Foundation Server for Defect Management
  • Evaluated and Used AutoIt for Automated Testing
September 2007 - May 2008
Northrop Grumman
Information Technology
1840 Century Park East
Los Angeles, California, 90067-2199
www.NorthropGrumman.com

Data Warehouse ETL Quality Analyst

  • Used Microsoft SQL Query Analyzer and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to write and execute T-SQL Queries for Data Validation of Informatica processes.
  • Wrote Test Cases and scenarios in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Conducted Manual and Regression tests based on Test Cases
  • Used Documentum Web Publisher for Document Retention and Versioning
  • Rational ClearQuest 2003 for Defect Tracking
July 2004 - August 2007
Impact Innovations Group (now Spherion Staffing)
2500 Northwinds Parkway
Suite 200
Alpharetta, Georgia, 30004-2252

Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Used Mercury’s Test Director (7.2) and Quality Center (8.0) for Defect Tracing and Test Scripts
  • Used Mercury’s Quick Test Pro for Automated Tests
  • Conducted Manual Tests and Regression Tests to validate Microsoft .Net Web Sites
  • Oracle database validation using PL/SQL
  • Microsoft SQL database validation using T-SQL
  • Production support
  • Data Warehouse report validation
  • Worked closely with Marketing and Development to assure requirements were met
May 2004 - July 2004
Thoughtmill
2520 Northwinds Parkway
Suite 300
Alpharetta, Georgia 30004

Senior Test Analyst

  • Wrote Test Cases and scenarios in Mercury’s Test Director
  • Conducted Manual Tests and Regression Tests to validate Web Pages
  • Used Mercury’s Test Director for Defect Tracking
  • Used Benthic Software Golden32 to query Oracle Database
  • Used Citrix Metaframe to work with other networked computers
February 2003 - April 2004
Staffing Technologies
912 Holcomb Bridge Road
Suite 301
Roswell, GA 30076
www.staffingtechnologies.com

Senior ETL Test Analyst

  • Wrote Test Cases and scenarios in Mercury’s Test Director
  • Conducted Manual Tests and Regression Tests based on Test Cases
  • Used Mercury’s Test Director for Defect Tracking
  • Used Embarcadero’s RapidSQL 7.2 to write and execute PL/SQL to validate Oracle databases
  • Used Embarcadero’s RapidSQL 7.2 to write and execute T-SQL to validate Sybase databases
  • Used SQL to validate Data Warehouse data marts
  • Used SQL to validate MicroStrategy reports
  • Used SQL or source applications to create data necessary for testing purposes
  • Conducted User Acceptance Test (UAT) with users and customers and wrote issues log based on outcome of UAT
  • Searched for potential Data Warehouse affecting defects in Mercury’s Test Director submitted by other testing groups
July 2002 - January 2003
Borders Books #15
3637 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30319

Bookseller

  • Worked in Shipping: Receiving, Sorting and Returning Inventory
  • Responsible for Assisting Customers with their needs
  • Responsible for Register Sales
  • Responsible for Bargain Books Department
  • Assisted with Off-Site sales
July 1999 – December 2001
BellSouth Technology Group (BellSouth Internet Services)
Atlanta, Georgia

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Wrote Test Cases and scenarios in Microsoft Word 98/2000, based on System Requirements Specifications (SRS) and Customer Requirements
  • Conducted Manual and Regression tests based on Test Cases
  • Conducted Component, Integration and System Integration tests
  • Tested Web Based applications in Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (and higher) and Netscape Navigator 4.0 (and higher)
  • Tested Client/Server applications
  • Tested batch processes
  • Tested Remedy forms and views for functionality
  • Tests were conducted on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP or in a command line window to access Solaris
  • Entered defects into CMVC and later Mercury's Test Director 6.5
  • Used Embarcadero's RapidSQL 5.6 to write and execute SQL against Oracle and Sybase databases
  • Used SQL to validate data entry into Server side databases Oracle and Sybase
  • Used SQL to validate Data Warehouse ETL reports and data marts
  • Used SQL to validate Informatica and MicroStrategies reports
  • Used SQL or source applications to create data necessary for testing purposes
  • Worked with QA Managers and Project Managers on testing team assignments
  • Wrote project Status Reports for Manager / Project Manager
  • Conducted User Acceptance Test (UAT) with users and customers and wrote issues log based on outcome of UAT
  • Worked with QA Managers and Project Managers on Time Estimates for new projects
  • Defect tracking for projects using CMVC and later Mercury's Test Director
  • Wrote Test Plans / Test Approach documents in Microsoft Word for projects
May 1998 – June 1999
Client/Server Labs
Atlanta, Georgia

Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Writing test cases and scenarios for clients using Microsoft Word
  • Tested Web Based applications in Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (and higher) and Netscape Navigator 4.0 (and higher)
  • Black Box Testing of client applications
  • Tested batch process applications
  • Used Internet Security Scanner NT 5.2 (ISS) to check network for vulnerabilities
  • Used Internet Security Scanner (ISS) to check clients external facing network for vulnerabilities
  • Designed new tab in Microsoft Outlook Appointment to help keep track of when to scan clients for vulnerabilities using ISS
  • Built and maintained lab computers for QA and performance testers
  • Support QA and performance testers in their testing efforts
  • Built new computers for new and existing employees
  • Added and maintained computers and employees on company domain
  • Maintained existing employee computers, hardware and software installation and updates
November 1994 - February 1998
Waldenbooks #752 Southlake Mall 2310 Southlake Mall Morrow GA 30260

Manager

  • Responsible for Hiring, Management and Training of Staff
  • Responsible for Scheduling, Timesheets and Payroll
  • Responsible for Store Maintenance and Supplies
  • Responsible for Inventory Levels and Sales
  • Responsible for Implementing New Initiatives
  • Responsible for Customer Interactions in Sales, Complaints and Returns
  • Achieved Top in Nation for Computer Books sales
  • Achieved Top in Nation for Bargain Book sales
June 1994 - October 1994
TRC Garrow Associates Inc
3772 Pleasantdale Road
Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia, 30340

Field Archaeologist

Summers 1987 - 1990
Thiele Kaolin Company
P.O. Box 1056
520 Kaolin Road
Sandersville, GA 31082
www.thielekaolin.com

Summer Student Employee

Summers & Holidays 1985 - 1986
United States Post Office
205 W Church Street
Sandersville, GA 31082

Casual

2019
International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)
www.istqb.org

Certified Tester Foundation Level

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification provides essential testing knowledge that can be put to practical use and, very importantly, explains the terminology and concepts that are used worldwide in the testing domain. CTFL is relevant across software delivery approaches and practices including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery. CTFL certification is recognized as a prerequisite to all other ISTQB® certifications where Foundation Level is required.

1993
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

Masters of Recreation Administration (MRA)

1991
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Archaeology (BA)
Minor in Art