Randolph Bremner
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Senior Analyst with extensive experience in integration, testing with a wide-range of technical abilities and proficiencies including End to End, Integration, Regression, Low Latency Testing (Performance Improvement) and hardware systems across multiple platforms. Strong capability in documenting end-to-end test plans, executing and managing all activities of the plan, ensuring that objectives are met and the solution works as expected. Sound team leadership in the design, implementation, testing, debugging, and maintenance of software applications while meeting tight deadlines. Highly accomplished in consultative interaction and ability to build and maintain relationships. Multi-tasking Consultant well-known for successfully taking projects from beginning stages to completion. Polished and professional offering proficiency Software Testing technology. Commended for consistently meeting new technical challenges and finding solutions to satisfy customer needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Momentum, Metro-Plus Health Plan New
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for development and implementation of a change management process using Service Now, this reduced break-fix by a significant amount
- Conducted IT systems analysis to ensure cross platform communications
- Worked on creating ITIL standardization for Change Management, Release Management, Incident Management procedures for the Service Desk
- Identified and prioritized the process flows between departments to facilitate a more efficient workflow company wide
- Successfully delivered and managed numerous and diverse projects on time using ITIL methodologies
- Communicated requirements to technical personnel by constructing basic conceptual data and process models, including process flowcharts and technical specifications
- Developed a Business Continuity Plan performing quantitative & qualitative risk assessment to identify critical areas and processes.
BGI Consultant, Support /QA Analyst
Cablevision - Altice USA Hicksville LI
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Tested Cablevision Platforms consisted of Set Top Boxes, Tablets, IPad’s, Kindle, Free Wheel Phone, Streaming Platforms Radiant URL and Sling Boxes
- Performed Pre-installation Testing on Optimum Web Portals consisting of (.net, .com, business.com, business.net)
- Worked on Post Implementation validation on web portals across all platforms
- Maintained existing test cases and data spread sheets, retrieve technical data from in house database to assist and identified for accurate testing
- Worked on post deployment validation
- Implement hardware configuration for Set-Top Boxes
- Adhere to Change Management Standards, CAB and CHG request.
Quality Assurance Analyst/ Support
NYSE Euronext
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Responsible for testing NYSE Matching Engines/Trading Platforms at inception of lifecycle and implementation and automation of manual test cases using Tapis/Wrapper Scripts (MKT) Test)
- Key Achievements:
- Pioneered remote/offsite testing and support via the internet with SecureID
- Developed and documented test strategies for projects and provided breakdown of QA tasks and time estimates for project planning initiatives
- Wrote test plans and created test scripts via Browser-Base IE Front End which was built in HTML, Javas script /JQuery, CSS with the ability to read/write cases into a MS SQL database
- Performed Algorithm testing consisting of all order types and Dark Pool Orders
- Tested the Broker Application and wireless Handheld Device used on NYSE Trading Floor
- Conducted product testing, designed test scripts and cases for vendors
- Proficient in FIX protocol for Equities order routing and reporting
- Production Support:
- Work on the Order Flow Execution and Post Trade Environment
- During NYSE EOD Execution any jobs not executed that affects data compilation, Would Investigate identify the issue and escalate when and where necessary
- Worked with Customer Facing Community supported missing data and resend if requested in Post Trade
- Worked with Release Management on release installation into Production
- Supported SEC Member Firm Testing, Performance Testing, Release Testing, User education/familiarity Testing
- Application Support in UAT and Production environment:
- Supported Member Firms using NYSE Test Platform
- Conducted Member Firm Testing in UAT before installing Major Production Release.
Quality Assurance Consultant
SIAC AMEX
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Responsible for managing Amex/SIAC Options Intra Day Comparison (IDC) Multi-Tier Platform with Quality Assurance team consisting of manual and automated testing applications.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
Quality Assurance Consultant; Lead Analyst
Reuters
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Monitored process checks for proper completion and correct frequency.
- Researched new tools and technologies for potential use by quality assurance team.
- Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
Quality Assurance Analyst
SIAC/American Stock Exchange
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Monitored process checks for proper completion and correct frequency.
- Tested American Stock Exchange , Option Trading Applications.
Education
Certification: Data Communication -
American Institute of Technology
NY, NY. Certification: Linux Red-Hat System Administration, NY, NY -
Northern Telecom XII Station Feature Administration
Knowledge of ITIL Foundation Training V3.0 – Linium - undefined
Skills
- Testing/Troubleshooting
- SDLC/STLC
- White Box Testing
- Write/Design Test Scripts
- SQL Backend Testing/ETL
- Root Cause Analysis
- Traceability Matrix
- Broker Wireless HHD
- Black Box Testing
- Agile/Scrum
- VMWare
- Process Improvement
- Production Support Analyst
- Production Support (Automation)
- Mapping Test Cases
- Software Application
- Strategic Planning/Analysis
- Process Development
- Customer Satisfaction
- UAT Customer Facing Support
- Team Leadership
- UAT Member Firm Support (Specialist)
- Tech Writing
- Change Management
- ITIL–IT-Infrastructure-Library
- Program Management
- Service Level Agreement
- ITSM – IT Service Management
- Release Management
- Design Specifications
- Validation Procedures
- Configuration Management
- Diagrams Flow Charts
- Incident Management
- KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
- CAREER BREAK :- 2018 - PRESENT
- Due to an unexpected severe medical condition that amounted to a number of surgeries along with the covid epidemic I was unable to continue my career, but now that I am recovered and am able and excited to return to work
- STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE: – To determine that testing is well defined, planned and executed by ensuring that every phase and feature of the software solution is analyzed and that any potential issue is identified and corrected before the product goes into live production
- TEAM MANAGEMENT: – Committed to quarterbacking internal teams through the exchange of knowledge, experience and goal sharing to optimize strategies, ensure positive results, and meet customer needs
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Hardware:
- HP, Blade Server, Tablets, Phones and Cable Set Top Boxes
- Software/OS
- UNIX, Linux, Windows XP, Tandem, DCL, Sybase, MS SQL database, Rapid SQL Embarcadero, HTML, Java script/JQuery, CSS, OM Click Technology, BMC Patrol, MS Access, Oracle , Objective Concepts Test Automation Test Tool , Linux Red Hat, TCL Library Scripts, Tidal, HP OVO, VM Ware, IBM MQ, Toad, Abinitio - Post Trade, Silk Segue, Load Runner, MS Access, VMware vSphere infrastructure
- Business Applications:
- Objective Concepts Market Test, Team Track, Remedy, Humming Bird Exceed, Custom QA Tools, Perforce, Visio, Tidal, Service Now, HP ALM, MindManager
- Protocols:
- TCP/IP, Multicast, FIX, NYSE Canonical
- Methodologies
- IEEE Test Methodologies, ITIL
- Specifications:
- FIX 42, NYSE Canonical
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Timeline
Consultant
Momentum, Metro-Plus Health Plan New
01.2016 - 01.2017
BGI Consultant, Support /QA Analyst
Cablevision - Altice USA Hicksville LI
01.2015 - 01.2017
Quality Assurance Analyst/ Support
NYSE Euronext
01.2004 - 01.2014
Quality Assurance Consultant
SIAC AMEX
01.1999 - 01.2003
Quality Assurance Consultant; Lead Analyst
Reuters
01.1997 - 01.1999
Quality Assurance Analyst
SIAC/American Stock Exchange
01.1994 - 01.1997
Certification: Data Communication -
American Institute of Technology
NY, NY. Certification: Linux Red-Hat System Administration, NY, NY -
Northern Telecom XII Station Feature Administration
Knowledge of ITIL Foundation Training V3.0 – Linium - undefined
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