System/Software QA Test Engineer Resume

Desired Industry: Computer Hardware	SpiderID: 8820
Desired Job Location: orlando, Florida	Date Posted: 9/19/2006
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 10/16/2006
Desired Wage: 40,000.00
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: No
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
JOSEPH T. PECHULIS
6411 Sunnyside Drive, Leesburg, Florida 34748
352-787-8124 • computer_specialist1949@hotmail.com

( ONLY Available within 50 mile driving radius of Leesburg Florida )
QA SYSTEM/SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER
Highly productive technical career with more than 15 years of innovation and achievement
Solutions-oriented Information Systems engineering professional with extensive experience in programming, installing, maintaining and updating Server/PC platforms. Highly-skilled QA test engineer with ‘test to break’ attitude to ensure comprehensive, lasting IT development. Solid understanding of software and automated test tool programming. Effectively communicate with clients and management. Talent for proactively pinpointing and eliminating potential issues in high-risk environment.
Hardware and Software Development / Network Management / Troubleshooting and Maintenance Test Development, Schedule & Execution / User Training and Support

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Certifications: MS Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), MS Certified Systems Administration (MCSA), MS Certified Professional (MCP), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA A+, Linux+, Network+, Server+, Net+ certified, Novell certified.
Platforms: Linux, Novell, Windows 9x/XP/2000 Server/2003 Server/ 2000/2003 Enterprise Server, Linux Client/Novell Client and Windows Client.
Tools: C++, Java, Visual Basic, Java Script, Perl, VB Script, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, XML.
Hardware: IBM, Compaq, HP Servers, Dell Servers, and Blade Servers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HEWLETT PACKARD, Palo Alto, California 1996 – 2005
Systems Software Engineer V
Designed, produced, implemented, and tested Novell/Windows/Linux production network front-end programs and applications. Leveraged detailed knowledge of policy guidelines and product specifications to provide useful and succinct reviews of test procedures and technical manuals. Improved quality assurance through comprehensive compatibility testing; determined solution effectiveness in meeting requirements or achieving expected results.
Key Achievements:
 Provided expert and creative solutions at highest level of Help Desk escalation.
 Completed multiple projects and assignments developing modifications to system parts that required significant revisions in the logic or techniques used in the original development.
 Saved time and reduced error reports by verifying latest virus definitions and providing team with latest build and service packs.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTS 1989 – 1996
Technical Consultant
Well-developed technical support skills. Extensive and detailed knowledge of network administration, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and modification. Database development and management services to multiple clients including review, modification, and testing. Natural and effective team-building and project leadership abilities.
Key Roles:
 Programming and Development: Served as Project Leader on multiple concurrent database projects for Allied Signal Aerospace and TAD Resources, demonstrating excellent skill, acute attention to quality, and commitment to meeting deadlines. Designed, produced, implemented, and tested PC database program to convert mainframe tape information to PC form, reducing report generation time and increasing productivity by 40%.
 Support and Maintenance: Designed and produced Web Marketing Analysis for Corporate Marketing Director and provided multiple database programs to San Jacinto College administration and programs. Enhanced production database applications for the Houston Veterans Affairs Regional Office Administration Division.
 Help Desk and Technical Assistance: Troubleshot and repaired mainframe, printer, and telecommunications problems at San Jacinto College and University of Houston-Clear Lake, reducing system down time by 30%. Served as Help Desk Analyst at Computemp.
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Additional experience as Instructor in Basic Computer Skills for San Jacinto College North, Houston

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Arts in Computer Information Systems
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – CLEAR LAKE, Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Biology
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY – Nacogdoches, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON (CENTRAL CAMPUS) – Houston Texas
Associate of Arts Degree  Major in Computer Information Systems
SAN JACINTO COLLEGE, Houston, Texas

Professional Development
~ Project Leadership, Management and Communications, 2004
~ BladeSystem Solutions I - Planning and Deployment, 2004
~ ProLient Server Tools and Troubleshooting, 2004
~ Novell Netware 6, 2001
~ Microsoft Technical Education, 1997 - 2001
~ Ethics Awareness, 2001
~ Windows 200 Architecture, 2001
~ Universal Serial Bus System Architecture, 2001
~ Novell Brainshare, 1998 – 2001
~ Novell Developer Workshop, 1999 – 2000
~ Compaq Windows NT ASE, 2000
~ Engineering Training and Development, 2000

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: joseph pechulis
Street: -	Phone: -
City: Leesburg	Fax: -
State: Florida
Zip: 34748
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