Extensive experience in network testing and in software testing as a discipline; also experienced in all aspects of the software development process, technical training and course development, and UNIX/IP network design and administration.

QLogic Corporation Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Job Responsibilities: Wrote, managed and executed formal test plans, cases and reports for FibreChannel switch products. Test lead and and primary test contact with a major OEM customer. Worked closely with development in product design phase, particularly in the areas of user interface and switch management. Led test planning for new switch features including IPv6, iSCSI, virtual fabrics. Initiated a highly successful internal project to develop a Wiki-based knowledge base for testers.

Cassatt Corporation Mendota Heights, MN

Job Responsibilities: Wrote, managed and executed formal test plans, cases and reports for Java-based cluster management software product.

• Planned and executed manual and automated tests of complex multi-computer Linux systems
• Coordinated inter-site test planning among test groups in 3 states
• Developed fully automated functional testsuite automatically initiated by system build

Created and executed formal test plans and cases for complex storage networking product (iSCSI), working with minimal management supervision. Set up and maintained a testbed of heterogeneous file servers, Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches and Fibre Channel storage devices, networked with the product under test. . Worked closely with developers in product design phase, particularly in the areas of user interface, routing protocol and high availability. Provided formal test cases and test assistance to developers during unit and integration test. Wrote a suite of automated network stress tests, with extensive online documentation (HTML). Functioned as Project Lead for several product test cycles and as test liaison and onsite support to corporate partner and reseller of our product. Created and delivered new product training for iSCSI storage router. Training modules were recorded and placed online for companywide distribution.

Established the test department for a startup that designed and built the world’s first iSCSI storage router. Managed first performance benchmark for new storage router product (Imation Lab)—calculated performance metrics and wrote test report for internal use. Hired three testers, then moved to technical role.

Primary tester for a group of 8–10 developers who were responsible for software support of the ATM-based networks that provided DSL service to much of the Twin Cities. Performed acceptance testing for a complex ATM-provisioning system provided by a third party (Syndesis). Wrote the acceptance test plan, maintained and significantly extended a complex set of UNIX-based automated test cases. Executed all test cases, calculated performance metrics, produced test reports, and served as main contact with Syndesis program managers and support personnel.

Provided all aspects of System Test support to a startup that was developing a very high-speed, high-capacity Layer2/ Layer3 SwitchReviewed and helped write functional requirements, user documentation, user interface, debug-interface. Assisted software developers with module/integration testing. Organized and implemented a major performance benchmark. Wrote test plans and cases, provided scheduling/resource information and investigated test tools needed for functional system testing. Developed and delivered a presentation on Network Testing at the 5th International Conference on Practical Software Quality Techniques.

(formerly Netstar, since acquired by Lucent) 10250 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Lead tester for IP routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, GateD) for a high-capacity switch/router. Wrote test plans and cases, designed complex test networks, produced test reports and risk assessments. Certified as internal auditor for ISO 9001 and participated in process teams. Created templates for FIT testing, test plans and test reports (MS Word and HTML). Worked closely with developers of routing protocols.

Managed department (12 people, $1.5M budget) testing Internet routing/security products. Developed a performance test methodology, formal test plans and the use of metrics for test cycle prediction. Frequently consulted as product expert by marketing and product planning teams. Designed and managed development of automated network performance tests. Oversaw major redesign of several development labs. Led design team for development of a prototype GUI for management of VPNs. Primary tester and documenter for a Security Policy GUI. Expertise in TCP/IP, Bridging (Spanning Tree Protocol), RIP, OSPF, firewalls and security, network design.. Familiarity with other routing protocols (DECnet, Appletalk, IPX, XNS) and most LAN/WAN media (Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, PPP, Frame Relay, X.25, Hyperchannel).

Managed three lab techs, supporting four software development labs during period of major expansion. Designed and implemented lab networks, physical lab design, lab procedures. Wrote UNIX shell scripts and C program for management of lab equipment and networks.

Managed the Internetworking Development Lab, including responsibility for pre-testing code before handoff to System Test. Wrote UNIX shell scripts for network management, documented network procedures, trained new users, and presided over a period of rapid expansion in the internal IP network. Trained a full-time network administrator. Developed a product performance testing methodology, and participated in router interoperability and benchmarking events. Wrote the Software Integration/Test Procedure for ISO 9001 Certification. Developed and delivered a class in formal code inspection. Wrote product release notes, and provided technical input and direction to the documentation group.

Researched and developed internal and customer training on TCP/IP and all of NSC’s Internetworking products. Generated 30% of Training Department revenue with popular customer class. Designed and managed a complex training lab. Set up a successful pilot project for team-teaching customer classes with Field Support personnel. Delivered a TCP/IP course at a public seminar.

Programmer (BAL, C) for Front-End-Processors: store-and-forward message processing/journaling system, and TPAD for X.25. User-interface work, performance testing and test plan writing.

Taught classes in machine language and IBM Assembly Language (BAL).

Wrote educational software for IBM PC and Apple III.

Programmer, 1100-series mainframes. Database applications and Communications Management System.

University of Minnesota B.A. in Computer Science

Michigan State University B.S. in Psychology