| Candidate Information | | Title | Software Test Engineer | | Target Location | US-VA-Leesburg |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateSUMMARYMr. Grewal is a Senior System Engineer with TS/SCI w/CI Poly areas of System Engineering, Software development, Testing, independent validation and verification and requirements traceability supporting the US Intelligence Community, Dept of Defense and Federal Government agencies for over Street Address + years.EDUCATION and TRAININGFormal EducationUniversity of Phoenix, BS Business Management, Nov. Street Address
University of Phoenix, MBA, Nov. Street Address
CertificationsTrainingsITIL v3 Foundation, Feb. 2012Security+, Nov. 2017Certified Scrum Master, Jan. 2017PMP Bootcamp, PMTC Jan 2017Introduction to Python coding, NVCC, Oct 2016ISTQB Foundation Software Tester, ALPI International, Nov. 2012MS Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Knowlogy Corporation Dec. 2009TECHNICAL COMPETENCESCritical CompetenciesSoftware Development Life CycleDoDAFSAFe Agile DevelopmentIndependent Verification and ValidationDEV-SEC-OPSProcess Flow DiagramsSoftware Manual Testing (UI, API, DB)Agile Testing (Kanban and Scrum)Agile Requirements DocumentationTest Plans, Test ScriptsTesting ProcessesAutomation TesterReadyAPI TestingComputer ExperienceJIRAConfluenceGitlabPostmanPgAdminMavenAltova XML SpyPyCharmSQL DeveloperJavaSelenium WebDriver (Java)Toad for OracleMochajsGithubTestNGHP LoadRunner 8.1, 11.5HP WinRunnerHP Quality CenterSoapUIMS Visual Studio Team System Test EditionAndroid and iOSRational ClearQuest/DOORSMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Team Foundation ServerMicrosoft SharePoint Services 3.0WORK EXPERIENCESr. QA Test Engineer CORE-CSI (NGA - Chantilly) Aug 2023 PresentServed as a Senior Test Engineer in NGAs Data and Digital Innovation (DDI) Office assisting in developing plans and programs to operationalize Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data capabilities and to implement AI and data related governance across GEOINT community.Conducted extensive research and evaluation of over 100 AI tools and data repositories, providing detailed analyses, use cases and recommendations to optimize AI model development, data management, deployment, and Adversarial AI strategies.Developed a comprehensive Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) template tailored for AI systems, outlining methodologies for validation and verification, including model robustness, data integrity assessments, and performance benchmark, ensuring alignment with both regulatory standards and industry best practicesDeveloped IV&V Test documentation (Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Case templates) for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Computer Vision (CV) tools.Developed an IV&V Test Checklist to verify that all procedures were being followed prior to system, and model testing.Reviewed various cleared documentation, and performed cleared tasks that were needed by the agency.Sr. QA Test Engineer Excelity Corp (DIA - Herndon) Feb 2023 Aug 2023Lead the testing of UI of an API Gateway Manager to ensure Manager functionality after new deployments.Performs backend automation testing utilizing Swagger UI on a Mission Support team utilizing Kanban to rapidly address test enhancements and correct blockers for a SAFe program.Utilized PgAdmin4 to run SQL queries to retrieve data for testing and to verify data points after performing Postman & Swagger API calls completed.Reviews blocker fixes and new enhancements for testability, documented test procedures for reproduction in local branches, development environment and system integration test.Supplied test data set-up via API or DB, test procedure and clean-up notation for tests using JIRA for automation in Robot Framework/Python test framework and ran services locally for testing against GIT Branches, using maven & spring-boot for APIs.Maintained Confluence guides for feature branch testing, running patches and rebuilding new local databases for verifications and logged new defects using JIRA as experienced, linked defect blockers to enhancements blocked and operated as a liaison to development teams awaiting backend fixes.Sr. QA Test Engineer SARJ Solutions Nov 2019 Feb 2023Supported Dfuse TechnologiesCreated Gluware architectural diagrams to show system engineers the client-defined network automation workflow.Worked with the client to document guidelines and system specifications for the Engineers to create the functionality, setup, and workflow of Gluware.Documented complex requirements that were gathered during client meetings to validate and verify that the development team would easily understand to update an internal legacy website, Joint Medical Executive Skills Program web application (JMESP).Performed functional, regression, system, component, user acceptance, and end-to-end Gluware Network Automation application testing of the Joint Medical Executive Skills Program web application.Created Gluware reports to show the usage of network devices, device types, and scheduled activities and view the status of system widgets.Supported Halfaker and Associates/Veterans Affair -ESIPWorked in an Agile and DevOps construct to establish and lead a group of testers to test web services automation utilizing SoapUI on complex VA front-end and back-end applications.Performed unit testing of SOAPUI code and updated the JSON and XML code as needed. Utilized Toad for Oracle to verify and correct data captured when executing SoapUI scripts.Utilized Altova XML Spy to verify and correct data/columns are shown when test scripts are executed.Ran and updated SQL scripts to identify correct data, and inputs were captured, reviewed, and evaluated requirements to verify they met current system capabilities.Conducted weekly Smoke Tests when software builds were deployed.Updated the SoapUI code with false data to verify that test scripts failed when there was invalid data in the code.Supported Marathon TSWorked in an Agile methodology environment to oversee testing across multiple development teams.Attended sprint planning and release planning events with Government leadership and development teams,Created End-to-End integration test plan across multiple development teams and reviewed formal test documentation created by test teams.Worked with multiple development teams to review unit testing documentation in GitLab and created test cases for End-to-End integration testing. Created How-To pages on Confluence for entering new defects.Project Manager The Buffalo Group (DIA - Reston) Dec 2018 Dec 2019Managed multiple projects and personnel on a multi-million-dollar project while conducting daily scums and Sprint Retrospectives and Sprint Planning meetings.Led and contributed to updating MS Project (PWA) with project schedules and was responsible for contract-wide weekly and monthly status reports. Created a JIRA process across all projects to develop and test JIRA tasks.Sr. QA Test Engineer /Test, Development Lead Department of State Feb 2017 Dec 2018Documented manual and automated test defects discovered during JIRA testing and reported against Government acceptance testing criteria.Conducted functional, end-to-end, system, regression, user acceptance, and automation testing in an Agile methodology on multiple complex applications.Troubleshooted issues for developers and test teams utilizing Google Chrome built-in Java developer tools.Conducted automation testing utilizing criterion Postman, Eclipse, Maven, Java, and Selenium WebDriverUpdated Java Postman scripts to input new data into multiple GUI applications and captured page elements within the application UI to update Java Selenium scripts.Sr. QA Test Engineer Alku Government Solutions (NGA - Herndon) Apr 2016 Jan 2017Lead a team of testers and software engineers to conduct functional, regression, and performance testing using LoadRunner 11.5 of Space Systems while following the Agile SAFe methodology.Briefed Govt. Leadership on the testing timelines and schedule impacts. Conducted verification of correct geolocation areas was returned using Google Earth. Updated automation scripts for latitude and longitude pointsRecorded new LoadRunner scripts, updated existing scripts, and utilized Firebug to identify changes to the application response data. Updated parameter changes and web_reg_save_param stringsReviewed LoadRunner log files and conducted root cause analysis of the script failures.Ran and updated SQL scripts to identify new data that was generated during performance testingRan Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and Java Automation tests on Geospatial applications that provide geospatial data to the end user and logged manual and automation defects in JIRA.Updated Test Procedures as new changes were made to the testing process and application interface.Sr. QA Test Engineer / Team Lead Assured Consulting (DIA - Reston) Sept 2014 Apr 2016Led a team of testers and software engineers to perform functional, regression, system, user acceptance, component, automation, performance, and integration testing, in Agile (SAFe) and Agile Scrum environments on applications that will integrate with NEXSYS.Established Test plans and briefed Govt. Leadership on the testing timelines and schedule impacts and assigned defects that were placed in the fixed status to the Test TeamDeveloped and provided support for the development and execution of IV&V plans, assisted in the ICD-503/ NIST 800-53 controls assessment, and conducted automation testing on web applications utilizing Selenium WebDriver using Java programming. Utilized Eclipse IDE to update Selenium automation scripts using the Java programming language and documented them into JIRA as defect reports.Updated Automation Test Cases using the Web Element locator in the web browser when developers made changes to the GUI interface of the applications.Logged manual and automation defects, then assigned them to the appropriate developer or team backlog in JIRA.Demoed defect fixes to the client as a part of User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Reviewed and led the Functional and non-functional requirements development and created Test Scripts based on the Functional Requirements Document (FRD).Sr. QA Test Engineer Armedia (DIA - Vienna) Apr 2013 Sept 2014Led and contributed to developing DoDAF-based System Artifacts, including OV-1, SVc, TV views.Provided T&E support of tools and applications that will integrate with Maytag, NEXSYS, and other systems.Created end-of-test results report for each new release of various applications. Lead and performed software and acceptance testing activities for Forensics triage tools.Created, Analyzed, and Managed unclassified and classified test cases to support the operational needs of NMEC applications providing support for troubleshooting and resolving production issues to the Office of Technical Exploitation (OTE), Operations (OPS), and IT teams. Worked closely with the Document and Media Exploitation, OPS, and IT Teams to analyze tools and applications for production use.Utilized Google Earth to verify that Media data from cellular devices were accurate locations.Performed independent evaluations of technologies Language Identification, Screenshot Detector & Wire Diagrams, Object Detection, and Face Age EstimationLed and performed software and acceptance testing activities for social media and Forensics tools used by the intelligence community, law enforcement, and the FBI.Sr. Consultnat Booz Allen Hamilton Jun 2009 Apr 2013Software Tester, CI IRSPerforming functional and regression test execution for the AFTRAK and CIMIS applicationsAnalyzing and documenting defects in HP Quality Center and meeting with development and requirements to discuss at Technical Internal Review Boards (TIRBs).Conducting smoke tests for CIMIS and AFTRAK to ensure application stability when a new release is deployed.Validated data within the AFTRAK database utilizing Microsoft SQL Server queries.Supporting the AFTRAK client during Government Acceptance Testing (GAT) and conducting daily status meetings during GAT with Government leadership and BAH personnel.Utilizing Telelogic DOORS 8.1 to review requirements to make sure business rules were followed when updating test scripts and linked appropriate requirements in Telelogic DOORS 8.1 to ensure a complete Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM).Software Tester, GovBenfits.gov DOLProvided functional and regression testing services for the Benefits.gov program portfolio, comprising eight (8) websites - Benefits.gov, GovLoans.gov, DisasterAssistance.gov, and BEST.SSA.gov in English and SpanishPerformed functional and regression testing on 11 emergency releases that the Development team would update daily to accommodate the Presidential-requested modification of DisasterAssistance.gov to serve as the online portal for citizens affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill.Worked closely with the Development and Content Management team to successfully migrate the Benefits.gov website portfolio to a cloud-based hosting environment, reducing site hosting costs by more than 70% while providing instant access to much-needed pay-per-use scalability.Created manual test scripts for functional and regression testing of the DisasterAssistance.gov site.Responsible for managing the bi-weekly data releases of the GovBenefits.gov, DisasterAssitance.gov, and GovLoans.gov sites, which included: validating content, verifying functionality, organizing resources, leading bi-weekly pulse check meetings, and gathering lessons learned after each release.Logged and tracked defects into Bugzilla tracking software. Worked with the development and Content Management team to ensure all site issues are addressed.Software Tester, Program Management OfficeProvided short-term support for testing of the PME site. Performed regression testing support during the systems migration phase to ensure sites function correctly.Recommended requirements and capability enhancements to improve the PME environment. Created defect reports, provided root cause analysis, and confirmed resolutions. Performed SharePoint administration tasks by customizing websites using web parts and web links.Software Tester, CRIMSON ProgramCreated and performed manual test scripts for testing the JASPER systems from Use Cases the Test Lead gave. These included regression, functional, and defect-tracking test cases.Knowledge Operations Manager United States Air Force Nov 2007 Nov 2010Responsible for filing records and electronic records comprising classified and unclassified materials.Troubleshooting MS Outlook and other computer-related issues for Airmen by working with the helpdesk staff.Rifleman United States Marine Corps Nov 2007 Nov 2010Platoon Leader (non-commissioned officer) participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003.Medals and awards received: Combat Action Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, and Certificate of Accommodation. |
