HRIS Analyst, Business Analyst, QA Analyst

8/6/2019 HRIS Analyst, Business Analyst, QA Analyst

1/4

JOHN RODGERS43168 IVYWOOD TERRACEASHBURN, VA 20148

(703) 772-4086

Summary

* Over 13 Years of diverse experience in Information Technology with emphasis on Quality Assurance, Analysis and Testing in Client/Server and Web based Applications.* Strong knowledge and expertise in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle, Methodologies and Test processes.* Experience working with diverse industries such as Federal Government, Stateand Local Government, and Financial.* Solid knowledge in Analyzing Requirement documents and other Artifacts.* Prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) and worked with RACI matrix aswell.* Good knowledge of creating automated test scripts using VB Script and XML script.* Developed and executed test plans, procedures and scenarios for Functional, Integration, Black box, Performance, Security, System, Usability, Compatibility,Sanity, Regression and UAT testing.* Developed queries for back-end testing using Oracle SQL for data validation.

* Proficient with data migration, data extraction, data export, data import anddata validation.* Experience in Software Engineering standards like Agile, Waterfall and CMMI methodology.* Excellent written and oral communication skills.* Dynamic troubleshooting and analytical skills.* Self-directed, proven ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.* Ability to interact with multiple levels of management on both technology andbusiness related issues.* Demonstrated ability to be a quick learner who can work independently and also as part of a team.Key Strengths

Functionality Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Smoke Testing, Boundary Testing, End-to-End Testing, Sanity Testing, Security Testing, Software TestPlans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Scenarios and Test Data, User Acceptance Testing, Requirement Traceability Matrix, Defect Metrics, Application Walk-through.

Software Skills

Testing Tools: HP Quality Center, Mercury Test Director, SQL, PL/SQL, TOAD, Rational Test SuiteDefect Tracker: PVCS, Rational ClearQuest, Test Manager, Quality Center 9.2, Test Director 8.0

Operating System: Windows (7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, NT), UNIXScripting Languages: SQR, PeopleCode, SQL, PL/SQL, HTMLDatabases: Oracle 8 - 10g, SQLBase, MS SQL-Server 7.x - 2005

Application Development Tools: PeopleTools 5.x - 8.49, Application Designer, Application Engine, Integration Broker, PeopleSoft Query, Crystal ReportsOffice Automation Tools: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, IBM LotusNotes, MS Project, MS Visio, MS SharePoint

EDUCATION


2/4

Management, Bachelor of ScienceGeorge Mason University, Fairfax, VirginiaGPA 3.0/4.0

Information Systems , Master's DegreeStrayer University, Ashburn, VirginiaGPA 4.0/4.0

Studies focused on Information Systems with a concentration on Software Engineering

Achievements

TeraThink Corporation Reston, Virginia November 2008 - April 2009Principal ConsultantRoles & Responsibilities:Assisted the US Department of State with the ongoing operations and maintenanceof their HR system in version 8.9. All responsibilities required thorough knowledge of both online PeopleSoft and Application Designer tools.* Provided System and Regression Test support for production deficiencies and problems as well as enhancements as they related to HRMS business processes, including ePerformance, Travel Management and My Itinerary (bolt on Legacy applications).

* Performing functional requirements and business process analyses* Testing and validating functional capabilities and requirements prior to final release phase using online PeopleSoft applications and back end tools such asSQL Plus and Toad* Participated in peer reviews of functional specifications, application previews, and test plans/test cases.* Collaborated with development team to reproduce issues and followed through until the defect fix was completed and retested.

PCN Strategies Washington, DC May 2007 - November 2008Senior Software Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:

This assignment entailed supporting the production environment for the Washington DC Government in the areas of PeopleSoft HRMS, BenAdmin/Base Benefits, Payroll, Time and Labor and Commitment Accounting.

* Assisting with the rollout of various eGovernment initiatives such as eTime,eProfile/Employee and Manager Self Service, ePay, eBenefits, eRecruitment, ePerformance* Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to the configuration of Human Resources, BenAdmin/Base Benefits, Payroll, Time and Labor and Commitment Accounting (including AP and GL Interfaces).* Transmitting AP and GL interface files and reports to Financial Services customer for live pay groups.* End to end testing of code fixes, configuration changes and enhancements rela

ted to new agency PeopleSoft releases and their approval for migration to the Production environment.* Assisting developers with Unit Testing and performed System Testing. Testingperformed using SQL or TOAD for verification of test results.TekSystems Bethesda, Maryland October 2005 - May 2007Senior Software Engineer, QA Team Lead

Roles & Responsibilities:This assignment entailed acting as QA Testing Team Lead on a PeopleSoft Payrolland Time & Labor project with Fannie Mae. Duties consisted of the following:


3/4

* Troubleshooting of the OnBoarding process.* System and QA Tested and helped implement a customized adaptation of the PeopleSoft Compensation module.* Leading the testing effort for the HRMS portion of SOX remediation testing, including Benefits, Payroll and Time and Labor. Also, participated in the SOX remediation testing for AR/Billing, GL, AP, nVision and RSS. This included end to end testing, regression testing and system testing of all modules, including eProfile/Manager and Employee Self Service.* Leading the testing effort for System Testing of enhancements, fixes and newdevelopment on the Payroll and Time and Labor modules of PeopleSoft for Fannie Mae. This includes the execution of manual and automated test scripts, review andvalidation of requirements documentation written by the development team.* Responsible for QA Test Deliverables such as Test Plan, Requirements Traceability Matrix, Testing Status Reports and Test Summary Report and their compliancewith Fannie Mae ELSIF requirements.* Responsible for entering, monitoring and retesting defects in Mercury QualityCenter as well as QC administration for HRMS projects.* Overseeing and directing the work of other QA Test Team members.

L3 Communications Herndon, Virginia January 2005 - October 2005Senior Software Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:This assignment entailed functioning as the IV and V Testing Team Lead on a Peop

leSoft Payroll and Time & Labor project with the US Environmental Protection Agency. Specific duties included:* Leading the testing effort for Independent Validation and Verification of enhancements, fixes and new development on the Payroll and Time and Labor modules of PeopleSoft. This included the execution of manual and automated test scripts using Mercury Test Director, review and validation of requirements documentationwritten by the development team.* End to end, system testing, regression and user acceptance testing.* Reviewing of PeopleCode, COBOL and SQRs for testing and troubleshooting purposes and making recommendations to developers for changes to code.* Supporting all phases of the testing portion of the agency's migration from PeopleSoft Payroll to DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting System)

I360 Technologies Reston, Virginia April 2004 - January 2005PeopleSoft Consultant

Roles & Responsibilities:Second Assignment - Consultant (Production Support)As a member of the Operations Support team at the US Treasury Department, dutiesincluded set up and maintenance of system tables, workflow and security, troubleshooting and resolving system problems for bureaus, working closely with developers to resolve complex issues and assisting in the design and testing phases inpreparation for the deployment of additional functionality in PeopleSoft. Otherresponsibilities included:* Data integrity, query and report writing and the development of SQA Robot scripts for mass insertion of records.

* Support of eProfile Employee and Manager Self Service and Career Connector (eRecruitment) in PeopleSoft Version 8.3. This included 2 tier support and configuration support.* Daily duties were carried out using People Tools such as Application Designer, Application Reviewer and PeopleSoft Trace as well as SQL programming.

First Assignment - Consultant (QA Tester)Functioned as a QA Test Team member for an ePayroll Conversion project at the USDepartment of Labor. Duties included:* Performing Quality Assurance, Testing expertise and analysis of the Conversio


4/4

n and Payroll Interfaces for Human Resources, Base Benefits and Payroll for theagency's conversion from PeopleSoft payroll to National Finance Center (NFC) payroll.* Working closely with developers to review changes to PeopleCode, interfaces and conversion SQRs. Made recommendations for changes.* Creation of test scripts and providing input into the Data Conversion, SystemTest and Parallel Test Plans and schedules.

Admin Office/US Courts Washington, DC June 2003 - April 2004HR Specialist (Information Systems)

Roles & Responsibilities:Functioned as Member of the Personnel Systems Modernization Project (PSMP), a team that implemented PeopleSoft HRMS and Payroll for the agency. Duties included:* Requirements analysis, design, assistance with development, system testing and implementation of reports and interfaces for a data warehouse, using the PeopleSoft EPM tools and Cognos Impromptu.* User Acceptance testing

Northrop Grumman IT Herndon, VA February 2001 - June 2003Consultant III

Roles & Responsibilities:As a member of the Operations Support team at the US Treasury Department, duties

included set up and maintenance of system tables, workflow and security, troubleshooting and resolving system problems for bureaus, working closely with developers to resolve complex issues and assisting in the design and testing phases inpreparation for the deployment of additional functionality in PeopleSoft. Otherresponsibilities included:* Data integrity, query and report writing and the development of SQA Robot scripts for mass insertion of records.* Support of eProfile Employee and Manager Self Service and Career Connector (eRecruitment) in PeopleSoft Version 8.3. This included 2 tier support and configuration support.* Daily duties were carried out using People Tools such as Application Designer, Application Reviewer and PeopleSoft Trace as well as SQL programming.

DynCorp Reston, VA June 1999 - February 2001Senior Programmer/Analyst

Roles & Responsibilities:Acted as Lead Analyst for PeopleSoft Human Resources. Primary duties included:* Coordinated all HR related projects, including design aspects, definition ofuser requirements, initial coding, liaison with technical staff, System Testing,Unit Testing and QA testing and implementation.* Developed a bolt on application to PeopleSoft for tracking security clearancedata to avoid redundant entry of data in multiple systems.* Handled core table setup and maintenance for HR, BenAdmin and Payroll modulesin version 7.5 of PeopleSoft.* Assisted in the development of reports, including SQRs, standard PeopleSoft q

ueries, Crystal Reports, etc, using PeopleSoft query, SQL Plus and Crystal Report Writer.

References available upon request

Documents

HRIS Analyst, Business Analyst, QA Analyst