Omar Boulahouache
Revere,MA
Summary
Engineer with over 20 years of experience in QA testing and software development. Skilled in designing and implementing test plans, conducting test cases, and identifying and resolving defects. Strong expertise in manual and automated testing methodologies, including regression, functional, and performance testing. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software releases. Detail-oriented professional with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Seeking opportunities to leverage technical skills and passion for quality assurance to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
QA tester and bug reporting
Fidelity Corp.
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2024 - Current
- MOSTLY MANUAL TESTING USING OWN UNIX SCRIPTING TOOLS (UNIX SELF MADE SCRIPTS)
- I PERFORMED SOME DATA WAREHOUSING ON THE REPOSITORY ORACLE DBASE
- EVERY TASK WAS REPORTED INTO FIDELTIY AUTOMATED BUG TRUCKING TOOL
- IT WAS AN 8 MONTHS PROJECTS
QA AUTOMATION Tester (extended contract)
CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
Woonsocket, Rhode-Island
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Done QA testing role using Sequel and Oracle Data Base
QA AUTOMATION
CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
Woonsocket, Rhode-Island
12.2015 - 12.2018
- We ran locally developed automated tools on the newly updated RX APP
QA TESTER
EMC2
Southborough, Massachusetts
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Manual testing using SQL on Oracle Dbases, in some instances I had to develop my own Unix scripts to help in with the testing
- By year 2015 EMC2, was acquired and the Headquarter relocated to Texas
qa tester (end to end temp project)
CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
Woonsocket, Rhode-Island
12.2008 - 05.2011
- I was QA Manual tester also used automated tools for the CVS/ RX scripts App., it was a familiar procedure with little changes compare to previous contracts with the same company
- The job consisted on executing Test Cases and with senior QA Lead and updated the preexisting Test Plan.
- V MODEL or SDLC/STLC methodologies were implemented.
- When needed, ADHOC testing tool was initiated to get final test status.
QA TESTER
Comverse Networks
Wakefield, Massachusetts
05.2000 - 07.2008
- Company Overview: COMVERSE NETWORKS facilitate and maintains a lot of software and OS systems used by major companies like VERIZON, AT&T, BELL SOUTH and much more
- I played the role of QA Tester using Manual and Automated test tools
- EXPECT/SDK was used to automated thousands of test cases as well as preexisting one’s
- I ran Regression tests on the communication App
- Developed on the EXPECT/SDK platforms also performed a multitude of SMOKE TEST procedures
- I developed thousands of what we call VOICE MAIL SCRIPTS (Automated test cases) and I recreated a lot of them in a very accurate maximum performance
- I spend 18 months contract project, it was extended another 6 months
- I was given a year extension to work on the VOICE OVER IP
- COMVERSE NETWORKS facilitate and maintains a lot of software and OS systems used by major companies like VERIZON, AT&T, BELL SOUTH and much more
QA TESTER
Fidelity Investments
Boston, Massachusetts
06.1999 - 03.2000
- Manual and Automated testing of the Fidelity Pricing System
- Mostly black Box testing, Regression and refining existing test cases
- I also contributed by automating some Unix shell scripts to save and time and energy for the developers and testers teams while I trained three more engineer for this last task
Release Engineer
Applix Corp.
Marlborough, Massachusetts
01.1999 - 06.1999
- I was responsible of the different steps of the release of the APPLIXWARE product
QA TESTER, Project 2
CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
Woonsocket, Rhode-Island
06.1998 - 12.1998
- I was responsible to do smoke and regression tests using SQL on the CVS RX App
- Based on Oracle Dbase
qa tester, Project 1
CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
Woonsocket, Rhode-Island
12.1997 - 06.1998
- I was part of a 7 Engineers team (Testers/Analysts), we did a Roll-Over from newly Acquired pharmacy chain REVCO CORP
- To the CVS system
qa tester
Raytheon Corp.
Birmingham, Alabama
06.1997 - 12.1997
- I worked on the Y2K project using locally developed testing application GETSINFO checking dates and time fields or modules for the year 2000 bug
Education
bachelor - data analysis
I learned methodology of programming as well Data Analysis techniques.
certification - UNIX/C++, VISUAL BASIC AND FOXPRO Dbases
I accomplished 600 hours course.
Socio-economy, Mathematics, Geography, History, and Civism, JAVA programming (I&II)
01.2020
I took classes and obtained certificates.
Skills
- VISUAL BASIC
- UNIX
- SQL
- C
- FORTRAN
- ORACLE
- SYBASE
- IBM
- HP
- SUNOS
- SUN-MICRO
- SDLC
- STLC
- SMOKE TESTING
- SANITY TESTING
- FUNCTIONAL TESTING
Timeline
QA tester and bug reporting - Fidelity Corp.
01.2024 - Current
QA AUTOMATION Tester (extended contract) - CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
08.2020 - 11.2023
QA AUTOMATION - CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
12.2015 - 12.2018
QA TESTER - EMC2
08.2011 - 10.2015
qa tester (end to end temp project) - CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
12.2008 - 05.2011
QA TESTER - Comverse Networks
05.2000 - 07.2008
QA TESTER - Fidelity Investments
06.1999 - 03.2000
Release Engineer - Applix Corp.
01.1999 - 06.1999
QA TESTER, Project 2 - CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
06.1998 - 12.1998
qa tester, Project 1 - CVS Pharmaceutical Corp.
12.1997 - 06.1998
qa tester - Raytheon Corp.
06.1997 - 12.1997
USTHB (University of algiers) - bachelor, data analysis
CLC (COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER) - certification, UNIX/C++, VISUAL BASIC AND FOXPRO Dbases
North Shore Community College - , Socio-economy, Mathematics, Geography, History, and Civism, JAVA programming (I&II)
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional