VAL STADLIN

SENIOR SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

Summary OF QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 10+ years of Software QA experience including 4 years in lead roles working with Web and Windows applications
  • Thorough knowledge of software testing methodology including working in FDA environment
  • Skilled in planning and executing all types of tests including Functionality, Regression, Build and System Acceptance, GUI,Usability, Browser and Platform compatibility, Installation, Configuration, Stress, Performance
  • Experience in developing robust project documentation including test schedules, test plans, test procedures, test cases (manual and automated), bug reports, test summaries and statistical reports
  • Experience in developing SQL queries for backend database testing.
  • Set up, administer and maintain bug-tracking and test management systems.
  • Experience in building of QA department from scratch, coordinating and scheduling work of team members, leading QA team in startup companies.
  • Ability to view problems from the end user perspective
  • Worked comfortably under tight deadlines and rapidly changing priorities in Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, excellent software troubleshooting skills.
  • Passion for software quality. Proven ability to learn fast by example and rapidly adapt to new environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating systems:Windows 95 -7, MacOS X

Languages:Java, JavaScript, C, HTML, SQL

Databases:Oracle, Oracle Clinical, MS SQL Server; MySQL, MS Access

Browsers:Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla, Opera, FireFox, Safari

Test Automation:TestDirector, QuickTestPro, LoadRunner, Winrunner

Hardware:Robotic Store, Card Readers, Bar Code Scanners, PIN Pads, Printers, Touch screens, Modems, UPS, etc

Other:VMWare Workstation, Hudson, Beyond Compare, Visual Source Safe, CVS, LinkBoat, Adobe Acrobat, DOORS, Agile, Team Track, Rally, Microsoft Office

Professional Experience:

01/2012 – 09/2012SQAAnalyst, Intuit, Mountain View, CA

  • Verified that program features functioned and conformed to established guidelines according to functional, business and user requirements from feature conception to product release.
  • Wrote, designed and produced test plans and cases for new features of QuickBooks desktop application. Tested on Win XP - Win 8 OS using VMware workstation.
  • Provided written and verbal feedback on issues during scrum FMS QB engineering meetings.
  • Provided support and training materials to offshore team.
  • Evaluated, tested and verified defects for new features usingTest Track BTS and reported them to Rally – Agile Project Management software.

Environment: MS Windows 7; QuickBooks; VMware; Ralley; Team Track; Agile; Barcode scanner.

09/2011 – 01/2012SQAAnalyst, Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, CA

  • Verified variety of Blood Glucose Monitoring systems designed and manufactured by Abbott.
  • Participated in the third party application validation designed to control customer complaints.
  • Created and executed test protocols and updated in DOORS.
  • Participated in CCB meetings with development team to discuss and evaluate reported defects.
  • Completed internal company FDA training.
  • Verified bugs on Codesion and submitted them to MKS bug tracking.

Environment: MS Windows; MacOS X; DOORS; MKS; Agile; FDA

05/2011 – 09/2011Consultant QA Engineer, Career Element, Palo Alto, CA

The company main project – BanZoo is about the way people see things, shifting attitudes and creating recognition. It allow to create and book events, were people can share some information.

  • Developed comprehensive set of test cases to verify browser compatibility; created scenario for testing financial flaws. Tested users and host profiles.
  • Evaluated and selected test tools and environment to ensure accurate and repeatable test execution.
  • Worked to setup Bugzilla for QA team and different project – Web and Mobile.

Environment: MS Windows7; 5 main Web browsers; MySQL; Bugzilla.

10/2004 – 08/2010Lead QA Engineer, ZoomSystems, San Francisco,CA

The company has established a network of 900+ ZoomShops throughout the U.S and internationally. All ZoomShops are centrally networked and monitored.

  • Ran comprehensive test suites to verify all combinations of hardware /software conjunctions
  • Developed test documentation from engineering specifications for company’s major products
  • Executed installation, functional, configuration and regression tests
  • Worked in Agile environment with small iteration periods of 3 weeks.
  • Using Hudson build and deploy on server and client new software release
  • Verified that data in XML files uploaded to the server and available on DB when run SQL queries.
  • Reported defects and worked with development team to manage defects until resolved
  • Analyzed data log files, created and maintained consolidated log reports

Environment: MS Windows XP, Vista,7; Apache HTTP Server; Tomcat; MS SQL Server; MS Active Directory; JSP; XML; log4j, CVS; JIRA; Selenium; Test Complete; Hudson

01/2001 – 06/2004Senior QA Engineer, Roche Inc, Palo Alto, CA

  • Created from scratch and was in charge of QA process for RDE project – the comprehensive electronic data collection system.
  • Worked closely with a validation team to develop all documentation for audit procedure by FDA
  • Was responsible for approval and verification testing of documents for validation procedures by FDA
  • Developed and executed test cases and test suites.
  • Performed functional, stability and compatibility testing of GGB – Java based application to cover electronic records, signature in Oracle Clinical database. Worked with the different versions of Oracle Clinical database. Utilized working knowledge of MACRO data entry system
  • Created test automation scripts using WinRunner and QuickTestPro. Test scripts included call actions, library files, used environment variables. Maintained and updated object repository and test results.
  • Performed testing for new product features and automated acceptance tests for regression cycles
  • Used Forte, JUnit applications to improve Java testing
  • Administered Test Director management tool for users around the Globe
  • Provided testing of Server components, system level testing including installation and configuration
  • Tested tracking the records on client – Macro and server – Oracle Clinical databases

Environment: MS Windows NT, 2000; .NET 1.0 Framework; Apache HTTP Server; Tomcat; MS SQL Server; Oracle Clinical-4; MS Active Directory, JSP, XML, CVS, Test Director, WinRunner

01/2000 – 12/2000Senior QA Engineer, Intraware Inc, Fremont, CA

  • Performed acceptance, functionality, stability and compatibility testing of Web-based software deployment system through all phases of development cycle.
  • Developed test cases and test suites for manual and automated (WinRunner) regression and build acceptance testing. Worked with various tools for testing web applications with different set of GUI.
  • Tested Client/Server architecture and its components. Ran various system, installation, configuration, load, stress, performance and security tests
  • Worked as a QA Team Lead for packaging verification project
  • Set up “Test Director” – bug-tracking system for QA packaging team and managed all questions
  • Organized and set up testing of Web application in multi-user environment
  • Worked closely with Support and Marketing teams to create different versions of packages
  • Approached technical writer and support engineers with suggestions for User’s Guide
  • Prepared test reports for weekly meetings.

Environment: MS Windows NT, 2000; LDAP;Soffront Track, Test Director, WinRunner

09/1999 – 01/2000Software Quality Assurance Consultant, NetSanity, Redwood City, CA

  • Created and executed test cases for testing "SmartBar" - Web-based tool which allowed users to create custom profiles in eCommerce and other web-based applications
  • Set up and installed network equipment for QA lab
  • Troubleshot and repaired connections and variety of hardware/software integration, different OS and software applications,
  • Executed GUI, functionality, boundary, compatibility and regression tests on multiple platforms.
  • Provided cross-browser testing
  • Used in-house Web based bug-tracking system to report software defects

Environment: MS Windows 98, 2000, NT;Web browser - IE, Netscape,Opera

Education

CRF part11 seminar, Roche Inc., Palo Alto, CA

Java Programming, OhloneCollege, Fremont, CA

BS, Mechanical Engineering, StateAircraftUniversity, Kharkov, Ukraine