Career OverviewResults driven Software Quality Assurance Leader, focusing on financial, telecommunications industries and software development. Exceptional leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Great strength in Process Improvement. QualificationsLeadershipExcellent problem solving skillsProject managementStrong analytical skillsPBX TelecomTesting Education and TrainingUniversity of PhoenixChicago,ILExpected in2006 Bachelor of Science Business eBusiness-GPA University of Phoenix - Distance Program Bachelor of Science in Business eBusiness, 6 2006Training Call Flow Seminar 5ESS MTCE, Open Minds Open Doors, Managing Projects in Organizations, Quality for Project Managers, Routing Activities Concepts, Understanding Cold Fusion, various QA and PM training courses. Languages - Native English and Spanish speaker Work ExperienceFlowserve-Assistant VP - Software Quality Assurance Manager PMSaxonburg,PA,03 2008-09 2013QA Lead the successful implementation of software solutions. Develop QA Metrics for performance improvement. Conduct traceability reviews based on test cases in HP s Automation tool, Quality Center to ensure high quality standards. Maintain multiple QA environments with multiple releases. Work with staff on debugging testing issues and quality assurance fundamentals. Champion for staffing committee. Manage team of QA Analysts in day to day testing and requirements gathering activities. Responsible for performance reviews for onsite and offshore teams. Negotiate with stakeholders on timelines and managing scope creep. Coordinate end to end testing activities including integration, regression, functionality and UAT for proprietary government project with cross platform testing for multiple large scale projects. Work with technology teams to create timelines and release schedules. Provide weekly status updates for test execution status as well as defect updates. Create and follow project plans and test strategies. PM Responsible for managing and monitoring day-to-day operational aspects of projects, including scope, resources, deadlines, and risk for application and infrastructure projects. Build strong working relationships with the project team, stakeholders and senior level management. Consult with end users to establish specific hardware and software requirements. Implement Project Management best practices in accordance with Chase s Project Development Framework. Coordinate and train resources on project procedures in a Matrix environment. Engage third party vendors in integration, functionality, and regression testing. Create documentation for all project meetings and lessons learned events. Oversaw defect tracking, reporting and resolution process using Quality Center to identify repeat issues and improve releases going forward. Manage metrics for continuous improvement.CMEGroup, Formerly Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc-Manager, Quality AssuranceCity,STATE,11 2002-07 2007 Established and launched Quality Assurance department for Electronic Trading Engine application. Sit on hiring committee for the Electronic Trading Engine Team for staffing needs of Marketing, Business, Development, Integration, testing, implementation, and maintenance. Created and executed project plans timelines and test plans for all projects. Provided senior management with project status, potential risks, defect status, and business consultation. Prepared reports and graphic illustrations of findings and summarized results with a focus on business decisions. Managed and mentored a staff of eighteen Quality Assurance members for the successful completion of Electronic Trading Engine projects. Investigated various automation tools and identified best tool for the needs of the business. Also made arrangements to have a dedicated resource to help educate QA staff on the use of said tool. Management responsibilities included staffing QA Analysts, acting as single point of contact for all quality management issues, and primary interface between Marketing and Development. Responsible for Quality Assurance annual budget of 500,000 - 900,000. Implemented framework for streamlined quality management by establishing standards and processes including quality checklists, test strategy, test plans, test scripts and traceability matrices for the iterative and RUP methodologies. Analyzed risks and provided metrics for mitigation management of risks. Authored and published QA process document, generated QA product entrance and exit criterion lists, and various Power Point presentations. Oversaw testing projects for manual, end to end, systems, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT). SkillsIntegration, Integrator, Metrics, Project Plans, Qa, Quality Assurance, Staffing, Testing, Uat, Best Practices, Business Requirements, Cases, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Offshore, Project Development, Project Management, Qa Management, Regression Testing, Requirements Gathering, Software Quality Assurance, Software Requirements, Solutions, Test Cases, Acceptance Testing, Arrangements, Budget, Maintenance, Marketing, Mitigation, Qa Process, Rup, Test Plans, Test Scripts, Trading, User Acceptance, User Acceptance Testing, Assurance Testing, Client Services, Data Analysis, Increase, Integration Testing, Marketing Analysis, Mentor, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance Testing, Receivables, San, Software Development, Storage Area Network, Structured Software, System Integration, Telecommunications, Cold Fusion, Ebusiness, Managing Projects, Training  SEP  Pay Range 81k - 102k, depending on experience.This role is responsible for creating and maintaining functional, responsive, accurate ERP product configuration software applications. Key areas of responsibility include creating new BOM structures and machine interfaces, creating solutions to changing business requirements, trainingadvising team members on best practices, troubleshooting Sales Order Entry, BOM, and interface issues in multiple systems, providing technical support to Engineering, IT, and Location personnel, and supporting the Release Manager and Configuration Engineering Manager as needed to maintain software functionality, quality, and conformance to business requirements.Essential Functions Creating new to company solutions to NPD, Process Engineering, IT, and Finance project requirements.Serve as SME in multiple systems - Sales Portal, Manufacturing RulesOracle, legacy - for internal team members external contacts.Function as Configuration Lead for major NPD or ERP projects.Creates and develops Config Engineering SOPs and systems.Collaborates with NPD, Product Management, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Location personnel, Release Manager and Configuration Engineering Manager to understand, design and develop ERP product configuration code.Documents code development using Config Engineering SOPs and systems.Performs and documents unit and regression tests as directed by Release Manager.Monitors task assignments to support release readiness per Release Managers schedule.Minimum Qualifications Degrees, certifications, or technical training BABS in applicable major, or equivalent combination of education and directly applicable experience. Advanced Excel skills, knowledge of Engineering drawing practices, knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems practices, and knowledge of structured BOMs required.Minimum years of related experience 10 years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years of collaborative team experience in a customer-facing software environment. Fenestration industry experience is a strong plus.MITER Brands is an equal opportunity employer. MI Windows and Doors does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.