Web And Test

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• More than ten years experience as a computer analyst and programmer in IT companies.
• Analyzed, developed and tested software and web sites applications.
• Experienced with multimedia projects.
• Wrote theoretical and technical documentation.
• Taught different courses. 

EXPERIENCE

2005 to present – Toronto, Canada

• Quality Assurance Web
  - Created unit tests combined into functional tests by using the Selenium Core framework and PHPUnit tools: converted them in PHP scripts. Edited them in order to make them working according to the project needs.
  - Developed specific scripts to automate uploading files testing for Firefox browser only.
  - Developed PHP scripts (with MySQL integration) to execute an automated functional testing task and, in the same time, to build a custom database (fixtures) to be used as a base application environment, for testing purposes.
  - Optimized the PHP scripts so that common tasks (login, database connections, etc.) are developed as reusable functions that are included as PHP code in the different scripts.
  - Organized all test suites in batch files so that the scripts can be launched with a specific sequence, passing to them input parameters via command line (such as timeout settings, browser name, web fields values, etc.)
  
  

• Quality Assurance Specialist - 3D applications, automation processes.

• Quality Assurance Analyst
  - Tested advanced finger scan devices.
  - Used test automation program to manage hardware and software troubleshooting.
  - Wrote Visual C++ scripts in order to support and improve the test cases.
  - Developed automated software to perform written tests.
  - Made recommendations to improve product reliability and quality.
  - Suggested customers' software corrections and improvements.
  - Wrote support and testing documentation.
  - Prepared schemes and draws for useful daily purpose.
  - Updated customers support help files.
  - Tested installation software.
  - Used "Seapine TestTrack Pro" software for defect tracking/reporting.

2001-2005 - Roma, Italy

• Statistician
  - Wrote documentation explaining statistics and the use of proprietary software.
• Analyst and programmer
  - Developed CAI (Computer Aided Instruction) for Italian Police forces.
• DBA (Database Administrator)
  - Installed and maintained DB2 databases and provided remote assistance.
• Consultant, teacher and instructor
  - Wrote proprietary software manuals.
  - Taught and instructed Italian Polizia (National Police) and Guardia di Finanza (Tax Police).

1999-2000 - Roma, Italy

• Analyst and programmer
  - Developed customized client server software (Delphi) for a large industrial bakery.
  - Designed DB2 databases and produced customizable and automated reports.

1997-1999 - Roma, Italy

• Analyst and programmer
  - Developed tax management software packages (Visual Basic) for accounting clients and employment consultants.
  - Provided remote assistance.
  - Suggested and developed new products to track client calls and requests.
  - Administered clients' database (DB2 and Access).

EDUCATION

1991-1996 "La Sapienza" University - Roma, Italy
- Diploma in Metodi quantitativi per le Scienze Sociali (University degree in Statistics).

1985-1990 Liceo Classico "Benedetto da Norcia" Roma, Italy
- Graduated from a 'Classics Degree' High School.

Language
- Italian, English

Environment and tools
- Delphi, Visual Basic, SQL, DB2, Toolbook, Dreamweaver, Javascript, HTML, PHP, Visual C# .NET, Visual C++, Cubase, Windows, MS Office, Selenium, PHPUnit, Audio editing.

Courses

- (2000) Object orientation with Delphi – Alpha Logic – Roma, Italy

- (2000) Delphi intermediate – Alpha Logic – Roma, Italy

- (2005) Intensive Conversation and Workplace Preparation (three-month language course) - Access International English Language Centre – Toronto, Canada

- (2005) Programming with Visual C# .NET (Certificate) - Canadian Business College - Toronto (Canada)