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SpringbrookNYInformation Technology Application Specialist
Jan. 2023
FreelanceResearch Assistant
Sep. 2022
PureHempNYAvailable
Jan. 2022 - Sep. 2022
nyhempsource.comOperations
Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2022
IndustrialHempNY.comDirector Of Operations
Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2022New YorkWe support and promote the Industrial Hemp resurgence, and are working to educate, inform, and connect with Industrial Hemp growers, processors, and market and investment opportunities. Supporting farmers in NY who are willing to explore the issues, offering training for construction firms in methods of building with hemp, and general public education. Our email is kmsconcepts@gmail.com
http://www.industrialhempny.com/Director
May. 2015 - Jan. 2022Research, Marketing, Collaboration
Industrial Hemp NYDirector
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015
IBMQA Lead
Apr. 2013 - May. 2014KPMG Test Specialist* Software test lead / test manager for onshore and off-shore teams * Responsible for Test Strategy development and Test Planning * Using SQL Server database tools for verifying/finding/creating test data * Requirements Analysis, Defect Reporting (Rational) * Working closely with Business, Development and Management
EMCPractice Consultant
Dec. 2010 - Aug. 2012Providing technical and consultative support on EMC technical solutions opportunities on a range of IT consulting engagements.
Teach for AmericaSr QA Analyst
Sep. 2010 - Dec. 2010Working to better the world, in the ways I know how. http://teachforamerica.org/
IBM/Morgan StanleyUAT Test Lead
Jul. 2010 - Sep. 2010As a consultant for IBM, running UAT test projects for Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney.
Bowne Global SolutionsSr QA Analyst
Nov. 2009 - Jul. 2010Worked on successfull release of Silverlight Web App for XBRL parsing application for preparation of SEC filings.
Hedgeserv CorpSr QA
Jul. 2009 - Oct. 2009Programming & Testing in Python shop supporting Hedge Fund administration software. Interface with Sungard Front Arena, invoking Eclipse proprietary testing framework, similar to Fitness. Close work with Business & Development in Agile XP environment.
kmsConceptsFounder
Mar. 2009 - Dec. 2009Started my own company in 2007, but just getting around to using it- Independent Consulting & Free Advice occasionally
Merrill LynchTeam Lead Consultant
Nov. 2007 - Jan. 2009Responsible for Test Plans, Test Cases and Test execution on GFX -IMFA (Global Finance/International Trade/ Book Positions) Application. Managed targeted testing for new modular (User, Admin, Regional) GUI interface for legacy MVS trade management & clearing application (Mercury,Saturn), with focus on trade activity in Swaps, Forwards and Futures, interfacing with Commercial Client Risk Management & Portfolio applications. Prepared Functional & System test specifications, executed tests, cases and scripts for pre-release and post-release verifications. Re-designed bug tracking & reporting application, created regression plans used for automation, all for both front & back end. Heavy use of SQL, Unix/Linux command terminal & MQ Series message manager. Tested trade flows into regulatory reporting systems.
Wireless GenerationSr QA Analyst
Mar. 2007 - Aug. 2007In Agile/SCRUM environment, designed test approach, wrote specifications, test cases and test scripts for functional, regression and integration testing for m-Class handheld-to-web educational software. Created Software Installation & User Guides for Teachers and Administrators. Tested software deployment onto Palm Pilot, and local interface used by teachers and school administrators. Tested entire life cycle of data transfer between various handhelds, various OS systems and corporate HQ. Core responsibilities included use of SQL to create & verify reports, create visual test guides for Users, tested data upload and transfer through web-based admin module, database verification through SQL, XML and flat file format.
Millennium Partners, LPSenior QA -Consultant
Oct. 2006 - Dec. 2006Provided testing services for Hedge Fund trading in Options, Equities and Futures. Performed extensive manual testing on new GUI interface for Traders intended to replace 3rd party interface, including User & Admin modules. Heavy use of custom log viewer for managing FIX protocol and process, x-terminal use of Solaris/Linux commands, use of TIBCO RVD server reporting and process management , and GUI Trader interface. Managed testing activity between Market Pricing and Reference Data providers (Bloomberg, NASDAQ, S&P, etc) and Millennium, testing behavior related to new Trader application, including interface to OATS reporting for regulated trades.
ISESenior QA -Consultant
May. 2006 - Oct. 2006Provided testing services for new electronic stock exchange launched 2007, including project planning, test tool analysis, Master & Project test plans, specific test scripts for test data creation, and manual test execution. Worked with senior developers & business managers in RAD environment, testing ECN messaging and communications with AMEX, NASDAQ, NYSE and other exchanges. Heavy use of Aegis Exchange simulator for FIX & CMS protocol testing. Provided scenarios for regulated reporting to FINRA/OATS, implementing SEC 611, preventing executions at inferior pricing.
Credit Suisse First BostonSenior QA -Consultant
Oct. 2005 - Jan. 2006Provided project management and testing strategy for Credit Suisse on high-profile Reference Data re-engineering project. Managed two test teams (functional & system), set up project in Mercury Quality Center, created MQC Reporting views, and managed scheduling of test execution between Automation, Product and Operations teams. Multi-tier application on Oracle 10g, Unix (Sybase) and Apache web application servers. Followed formal SDLC process, implementing structured testing process, provided updates to Project Management, improved and implemented defect tracking, and investigated issues in implementing 3rd party interface.
JP MorganSQA Analyst
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2005During acquisition of Bank One by JPMorgan Chase, I provided interim management of testing coordination between JPMorgan Chase & Bank One integration testing teams. Strict SDLC & SOX Compliance methodology applied. Set up Quality Center, provided test plan & test case templates, trained both teams in test execution through Quality Center. Tested Applications covering Trade & Investment Operations and Internal House Risk Assessment modules, in both Bank One and JP Morgan. All Trade systems kept within SEC compliance reporting (OATS/FINRA Rule 6230 Trace Rules).
Knight Trading GroupProject Management-Consultant
Mar. 2004 - Oct. 2004Provided test plans, test cases, test execution and error analysis for major Option Market Maker. UNIX, NT, JAVA, dot NET and Oracle real-time process evaluation and testing for live market feeds and data delivery to web-based GUI interfaces. Inclusion of tests for XML tags related to OATS Rule 6954(d), reporting execution prices into Audit Trail. Worked directly with Business VP and senior development team on proprietary Equities and Options trading technology.
MISYS (Formerly IQ Financial Systems)Project Management
Mar. 2003 - Mar. 2004Staff
Managed local and off shore QA teams. Provided manual and automated test plans, test scripts, test guidelines and test execution to well-known international commercial loan, trading, asset management and risk management application (LoanIQ). Built custom versions of testing suites (Plans & Cases) for MVS platform in JCL, trained junior testers in test execution and application functionality, and managed a team of 12 during transition to new ownership. Worked very closely with senior developers, testing Risk Management module, in implementing customer specifications for Margin requirements, and reporting modules for SEC compliance (FINRA) on behalf of client firms. Coordinated testing between Off-shore team and London-based Business Users.
IQ Financials/MysisQA Analyst
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2004Lots and lots of testing - LoanIQ
ExceedQuality Assurance Manager
Aug. 2002 - Nov. 2002Managed QA team for web based web development tool, based on OO design principles. Provided test standards, methods and processes, error management and release deployment standards, functional and UAT test cases, test execution, error analysis and test results across multiple web servers and databases. Managed a local QA team of 5 and remote (offshore) QA team of 12.
Ameritrade (formerly National Discount Brokers)Team Lead
Sep. 2000 - Nov. 2001Staff
Designed test specifications, test cases and automated test scripts for functional, load and stress testing on both front end and back end for web-based (NDB.com) Equity trading system (TCAM). Execution of manual testing for Web-based GUI running on Apache web server. Performed pre-deployment coverage analysis, post-deployment UAT testing for database, 3-rd party software, system and network patches. As a Team leader in a team of 5, I worked with senior project managers, system administrators, developers, business managers and users in preparing production releases. Provided structured approach to development process through requirements analysis and implementation of documentation standards, approaching Level 2 compliance with CMM.
Hartz Mountain IndustriesProject Manager/QA Manager
Apr. 1998 - Aug. 2000Staff
Project Manager supervising team of 3 senior VB developers. Responsible for building, documenting, functional and system testing on multi-hotel management system with integrated web-based Guest Service application and hotel employee HR system. Additionally developed code changes to database reporting system, using Crystal Reports, providing monthly and year-end rent rolls, construction and maintenance expenses and tax records for over 200 commercial properties with thousands of commercial tenants.
ING BaringsProject Manager/QA Manager
Aug. 1997 - Apr. 1998Staff
Responsible for design and execution of functional and batch tests, programming and reporting test results for application upgrades to over twenty legacy back office applications. Provided comprehensive requirement compliance and EURO conversion on global trading and commercial loan & internal risk/portfolio management. Provided functional analysis, testing and revision specifications on internal applications serving over 1000 users in trading management systems over multiple international networks.
J.PProgrammer-Consultant
Aug. 1997 - Apr. 1998Created new programming, UAT, functional and system test plans and test scripts for monthly statements to approximately 10,000 Private Banking clients. Designed prototype for new application to replace legacy application enabling the business to control statement production, saving many thousands of dollars in hardware replacement.
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