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  Lead Software Developer New York City - Hybrid 150,000 - 190,000 One of our key clients is building a platform for small businesses to connect, transact, and grow together. A simple, easy-to-use interface that will serve as a contemporary solution for businesses payments needs. They are looking for a strong engineering lead to lead their full stack team. Someone who can develop, test, and maintain software applications and system to meet security, scalability, and performance requirements, and to ensure that their services run reliably and efficiently at scale with their background across the stack. What they re looking for Degree in Computer Science or equivalent8 years of experience in software engineering with strong Fintech background, Payments experience is a plusExperience working cross-functionality across multiple teams to deliver high-quality products.Experience with Java, AWS, SQL. Benefits Competitive salaryBonus potential Equity stock optionHealthcarevisiondental 100 coverageLearning and development resources401k Why Apply? If you re interested in working in a close collaboration environment, with the newest technology in Payments, and with a great team of talented developers, then get in touch or apply below! US Remote Interested in applying? Please click on the Easy Apply button, or email your resume to christina.meng storm2.com .