RHONDA MCCARTY
MADISON,AL
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Software Test Engineer with extensive experience at Cepeda System & Software, specializing in Aviation Mission Planning Systems. Renowned for exceptional mentoring and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving software bugs. Expertise in Agile methodologies, complemented by a proven track record in enhancing test procedures and elevating product quality. Aiming to leverage skills to drive continual improvement in software testing processes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Software Test Engineer
Cepeda System & Software
Huntsville, AL
04.2017 - 10.2024
- Provided Test support to the Aviation Mission Planning Systems (AMPS)
- Make sure all requirements are met, all procedures followed and all required documents completed
- Prepare for Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) of the Blackhawk Helicopter
- Mentored two new Software Testers
- Test Lead for three AMPS products
- Only tester for Tactical Graphics Editor Tool (TGET), Mission Planning Systems Updated (MPSU)
- Created automated test for Vertical Obstruction Overlay Display Utility (VOODU)
- Wrote, updated and maintained the test scripts using Jscript in Test Complete
- Found, logged and verified software bugs using Azure DevOps
- Provided test support to the Improved Data Modem (IDM)
- Senior Test development engineer
- Wrote test code for automated test cases to test defects and untested requirements
- Automated test procedures were written in C++
- Logged Defect Reports in JIRA and updated requirements in Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)
- Provided test support to the Indicium Project
- Senior Tester for Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE)
- Performed manual formal test for readiness, validation
- Mentored two new Software Testers
- Was the main and only tester for the Globe in NSITE
- Created Test Procedures for FQT
- Used Military Standards to verify all test messages
- Tested and logged bugs in JIRA and Gitlab
- Used Agile methodology
- Participated in Scrum Standups, Planning and Grooming meetings, Retro meetings and product Demos each Sprint
Senior Software Test Engineer
Phase IV Systems/Technology Services Corp.
Huntsville, AL
10.2005 - 01.2014
- Project Leader for the THAAD Segment Integration and Test Environment (BSITE)
- Software development and testing of BSITE
- Design, develop, implement, upgrade and maintain the Radar Interface Emulator (RIE)
- BSITE IPT Test Lead ensuring all requirements were met, all procedures followed
- Prepared all required documents to prepare for Formal Qualification Testing (FQT)
- Created Software Test Plan (STP), Software Test Description (STD) and Software Test Report
- Conducted Peer Reviews for all documents
- Created the Test Procedures, scheduled and conducted the FQT testing
- Created the BSITE Computer Operation Manual (COM) and BSITE Computer Programming Manual (CPM)
- Found and reported software bugs
Sr. Software Engineer
Intergraph/Mentor
Huntsville, AL
06.1988 - 09.2005
- Designed, Developed and Maintained software tools to integrate front end Schematic Capture package
- Improved product integration allowing customers to seamlessly use the legacy Mentor Schematic Packages
- Developed software applications to translate Schematics and Netlists from other vendors to Mentor
- Company expert on Electronic Industry Standard Electronic Design Interchange Format
- Major contributor to the EDIF Schematic Technical Subcommittee
- Served and held several different positions in the EDIF Users Group for many years
- Supported salesmen, customers and Quality Assurance Engineers with timely help on problems with EDIF
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALSkills
- C
- C
- BASIC
- Java
- Ada
- Visual Basic
- FORTRAN
- Pascal
- COBOL
- Microsoft Windows
- UNIX
- SunOS
- Solaris
- HP
- Red Hat Linux
- DOS
- Visual C
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Excel
- Rational ClearCase
- Rational Apex
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- GitLab
- Azure DevOps
- JIRA
- MS Access
- Total Quality Assurance
- ISO-9000
- Programming in Microsoft Visual C
- MFC
- Introduction to VHDL
- Effective C Programming
- ClearCase
- Java Programming Language
- Automation test strategies
Additionalinformation - Computerskills
C, C++, BASIC, Java, Ada, Visual Basic, FORTRAN, Pascal, COBOL, Microsoft Windows, UNIX(SunOS, Solaris, HP, Red Hat Linux), DOS, Visual C++, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Rational ClearCase, Rational Apex, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitLab, Azure DevOps, JIRA, MS Access, Total Quality Assurance, ISO-9000, Programming in Microsoft Visual C++ and MFC, Introduction to VHDL, Effective C++ Programming (Scott Meyers), ClearCase, Java Programming Language (Sun Education Services)
References
Detailed References
Occupationallicensescertificatestraining
09/01/19, Certified Software Tester, QAI Global Institute
Activities
- Cepeda Customer Excellence Award for outstanding customer support, 04/01/24
- Certificate of Appreciation for NSITE customer support, 03/01/24
- Award of Excellence, Cepeda, Certificate of Appreciation for AMPS, 04/01/20
Accomplishments
- Received the Cepeda Customer Excellence Award for outstanding customer support, April 2024
Certification
- Certified Software Tester (CSTE)
- Security Clearance: Secret
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Software Test Engineer
Cepeda System & Software
04.2017 - 10.2024
Senior Software Test Engineer
Phase IV Systems/Technology Services Corp.
10.2005 - 01.2014
Sr. Software Engineer
Intergraph/Mentor
06.1988 - 09.2005
- Certified Software Tester (CSTE)
- Security Clearance: Secret
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
Jacksonville State University
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