Marketing Resources Plus (Bought By Advantage Software) Work Values

Daily Duties at Marketing Resources Plus (Bought By Advantage Software):

Marketing Resources Plus was purchased by Advantage Software in March 2002. Managed the nHarmony project using an agile test process. Project was a total rewrite of Adman, accounting software for small advertising agencies. Created test plans for implementation by testers, assigned appropriate tester to specific projects, validated accuracy of documentation and testing projects, performed competitive software reviews, presenting results and comparisons to management. Provided training documentation to teach upgrades to the sales and software support departments. Persuasive communication and negotiation skills required to balance programming staff personalities with the developmental needs of our clients and sales department while considering the impact changes will have on supporting of the software. Accomplishments: • Implemented bug prioritization to ensure the most critical customer needs were met first • Ensured deliverables were released to specifications and quality standards using integration, functional (performance, reliability, system), validation, regression and acceptance testing • Developed standards, methods and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness • Increased client satisfaction by providing feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality • Investigated software problems referred by technical support or customer service personnel • Adapted procedures to promote consistency and reduce released bugs • Collaborated with staff or customers to evaluate, diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions • Documented software defects and reported defects using a QA tracking system • Developed knowledge database of test plans and processes to improve interoffice communication, employee efficiency and to assure estimated project time lines were met • Participated in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems • Lead tester, planned testing schedules, strategies and coordinated user or third party testing in accordance with project scope and delivery dates • Researched use of Automated Testing Tools (HP Mercury, QTP Quick Test Pro, Quality Center) for possible implementation

What they like about Marketing Resources Plus (Bought By Advantage Software):

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

QA, Tester, Quality Assurance, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sql, .net, web applications, ASP, client server, technical writer, Unix, Test plan, test scripts, test cases, regression, agile, Oracle, Project Management, Mercury, Load Runner, QTP, Quick Test Pro, Quality Center, TQM, Six Sigma, PMBOK, analytical, detail oriented, SDLC, Software Development Life Cycle, Mac, validation, integration, specifications, Lead, Performance, reliability, system, Standards, compliance, Quality, Assurance, web, documentation, plan, scripts, case, project, management, database, procedures, Uniface, FoxPro, Visual Fox Pro, Visual Basic, call center, technical, support, accounting, administration, bookkeeper, SQL server, sql base, access, word, power point, publisher, notes, mainframe, robohelp, doc to help, unix administration, CSS, Customer, Service, Specialist, analyst

Skills

Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Experienced Troubleshooter, Analytical Quality Assurance professional with strong attention to detail and a knack for finding bugs, Extensive manual software validation testing, troubleshooting and problem solving experience, Compliance requirements & standardization reviews, Implement process improvements through effective project management, Create & Execute Test Plans & Test cases, Collect and Develop data, Recommend and implement solutions, Strong Verbal and Written Communcation skills

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