SECURITIES INDUSTRY AUTOMATION CORPORATION (SIAC), Brooklyn, NY 1997–2006

Quality Assurance Analyst



Wrote functional test scripts and test plans and conducted black box testing of exchange systems in support of new business initiatives for the New York Stock Exchange. Performed integration testing and end-to-end testing across multiple platforms including Tandem, IBM, and PC Web front end for manual product tests. Test results were reported through meetings and defect tracking tools.



·Successfully wrote detailed test scripts (including FIX protocol test scripts) and test plans by analyzing complex functional requirements specifications and development release documents.



·Achieved successful cutover of releases into production environment by black box testing in a fully integrated testing environment, to ensure usability, integrity, and accuracy of equities software applications.



·Ensured proper design of test scripts, test setup, review of specifications, analysis of test output, and reporting of test output to satisfy final customer approval by conferring with NYSE end-users, development, and business analysts.



·Successfully led team effort in preparing CAP II BBSS script by managing the project and supporting end-to-end product test on NYSE trading floor.



·Chosen to develop integration scripts and support integration tests for the new Hybrid Market electronic trading initiative.



·Created excellent test scripts for new web-based system in a timely manner.



·Expanded scope of responsibilities within department by use of scripting skills and willingness to support all group efforts.



·Winner of Individual Incentive Award for outstanding performance for two consecutive years.



·Received commendation of department manager for extra effort and customer appreciation.



CANON USA, INC., Lake Success, NY 1997

Technical Writer/Consultant



Defined business requirements specification documents by writing revised shipping and billing procedures for Canon copiers.



CITIGROUP INC., Long Island City, NY 1995-1996

Technical Writer/Consultant



·Received praise from senior management for writing effective Standard Operating Procedures online document in HTML format for Global Operations department. Corresponded with managers in China, England, France, and USA to define and update Standard Operating Procedures.



·Successfully wrote FXNet software application document for Global Financial Operations department.



UNISYS CORPORATION, Lake Success, NY 1985–1995

Technical Writer



·Produced, delivered, and maintained 8,000 page program design specification (CON-E PDS), which utilized Nassi-Schneiderman flow charts for Trident II submarines, US Navy. Received praise from manager for meeting tight delivery deadline.



·Wrote installation and removal manual for computer navigation equipment onboard Trident II submarines.



AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS, Melville, NY

1982–1985

Technical Writer



Produced and edited college research journals; ensured accurate content and the timely delivery of journals.



SOLID POWER CORPORATION, Farmingdale, NY

1979–1982

Quality Assurance Analyst



Tested output to meet specification of newly manufactured transistors for commercial and government use