Antonio North
Madison,AL
Summary
Experienced Software Quality Assurance Tester with 10+ years of testing and support in both desktop (windows and linux) and web-based environments. Analyzed pre- and post-development applications to isolate and resolve performance errors through cooperation with development and technical support teams. Recent postgraduate in Cybersecurity which provided experience with protocol analyzers, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network scanning tools, encryption/decryption tools, digital forensics tools, and password exploitation tools to perform ethical hacking and vulnerability assessments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance and System Security Engineer
StraitSys
Huntsville, AL
10.2023 - Current
- Communicate test progress, results, and relevant information to project stakeholders and management during daily and weekly Agile Development Process (SCRUM) meetings.
- Proficient in configuring and administering SonarQube instances for static code analysis.
- Execute test plans and document defects in Azure DevOps and GitLab to collaborate with the program for issue diagnosis and proposing solutions to enhance the product.
- Analyze users' requirements, stories, and use cases for validity, feasibility, and identification of necessary tests.
- Utilize C#, PowerShell, and other scripting languages to ingest data into Apache Solr.
- Assist in creating, designing, developing, and executing test automation scripts using Cypress.
Software Test Engineer
Jacobs
Huntsville, AL
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management in daily and weekly Agile Development Process (SCRUM) meetings.
- Execute test plans and document defects in Azure DevOps to collaborate with the program to diagnose issues and propose solutions to improve overall product.
- Analyze users’ requirements, stories, and/use cases for validity and feasibility and identification of required tests.
- Utilize C#, PowerShell and other scripting languages to ingest data into Apache Solr.
- Assist in the creation, design, development, and execution of test automation scripts Selenium.
Sr. Principal Software Testing Engineer
Northop Grumman
Huntsville, AL
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Participate in Agile Development Process (SCRUM), daily and weekly meetings required to forecast upcoming tasks, Formal Qualification Testing and supporting Integrated events.
- Devised the test objectives, policies, strategies, and test plans in Azure DevOps for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
- Conduct the test and integration of complex MDA systems working with UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems
- Performed on-site testing and support at designated test ranges for various test operations and data analysis events.
- Prepared, reviewed, and monitored defects not complying with associated software requirements during formal and informal tests.
Software Test Engineer
SAIC
Huntsville, AL
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted software testing for modeling and training simulation software, including unit testing, integration testing, and formal release testing.
- Monitored in-flight test activities via real-time telemetry systems from field testing or HWIL.
- Analyze tactical systems to define requirements and designs for future hardware and software development, tests, and fielding
- Document and track deficiencies found during system and software testing within Azure DevOps
- Coordinate and schedule fielding systems to assemble, install, configure, and deliver software and systems to end-users
- Developed, modified, and ran test procedures for end-to-end verification and validation.
Software Test Engineer
Insight Global
Huntsville, AL
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Document and communicate test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure compliance with Missile Defense Agency standards and requirements.
- Participate in walkthrough on test cases with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads
- Responsible for testing the Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) software in a LINUX environment using Agile methodology
- Created and maintained tests that effectively exercised code functionality and requirements.
Senior Software Tester
ASRC Federal
Arlington, VA
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Oversaw a team of software testers to deliver project commitments, including writing test plans and reports to capture test progress.
- Developed test plans and schedules for executing comprehensive functional, regression, back-end, and load testing utilizing IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management, ClearQuest, and JIRA.
- Collaborated with developers and government personnel to ensure accurate translation of requirements and functional designs into technical designs.
- Managed the status of defects/enhancements in the change management system and regularly updated the team and government personnel.
- Executed test cases based on functional specifications for new products and change requests.
Site Support Technician
Macro Solutions
Alexandria, VA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided Tier I/Tier II level support for end-user community on technical hardware and software issues.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot PCs, PDAs, Blackberry's and printing and connectivity issues with desktop and laptop equipment
- Traveled to client sites and answered questions via phone and email to remedy issues in a timely manner.
- Maintained inventory control and lifecycle management of IT equipment supporting our government customers.
Sr. Service Desk Specialist
Leidos
Reston, VA
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided Tier I/Tier II contact and incident resolution to customers with hardware, software, and application problems utilizing the Remedy ticketing system.
- Installed, configured, and patched hardware and software for end-users.
- Delivered five- and eight-hour training sessions for Government workers supporting oncoming software and hardware
- Support virtual infrastructures and directory services using core technologies such as Windows Server 2008/2012, Exchange, Citrix, VMware, and Active Directory.
Help Desk Team Lead
General Dynamics
Mclean, VA
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Use an incident management system (Remedy ARS) to track, resolve, and escalate issues properly
- Performed technical analysis of software, hardware, and network systems
- Conducts admin responsibilities on MS Windows servers and Active Directory
- Utilize and update the agency Knowledge Management System with troubleshooting skills to complete requested tasks and generate and resolve tickets
- Handle escalation calls, train new employees and handle team's internal queries
- Support in monitoring virtual networks using VMware and Citrix software.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland | Global Campus
01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA
01.2010
Skills
- Intrusion Detection
- Application Security
- Automated and Manual Testing
- Risk Mitigation
Timeline
Quality Assurance and System Security Engineer
StraitSys
10.2023 - Current
Software Test Engineer
Jacobs
04.2022 - 10.2024
Sr. Principal Software Testing Engineer
Northop Grumman
09.2021 - 04.2022
Software Test Engineer
SAIC
09.2019 - 09.2021
Software Test Engineer
Insight Global
06.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Software Tester
ASRC Federal
01.2015 - 06.2019
Site Support Technician
Macro Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2015
Sr. Service Desk Specialist
Leidos
10.2013 - 01.2014
Help Desk Team Lead
General Dynamics
08.2012 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland | Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA