I'm a software testing professional with over 24 years of experience guiding products from concept through field deployment. I specialize in test strategy, planning, manual and automated execution, performance testing, and defect investigation. I thrive in Agile and SCRUM environments, collaborating closely with product and development teams to drive quality and timely releases. I am highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator who enjoys mentoring teammates and solving complex problems. My hands-on experience with test environments, virtualization, radio/telecom test hardware, and field installations complements my passion for delivering reliable, scalable software and continuous improvement.

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I'm a software testing professional with over 24 years of experience guiding products from concept through field deployment. I specialize in test strategy, planning, manual and automated execution, performance testing, and defect investigation. I thrive in Agile and SCRUM environments, collaborating closely with product and development teams to drive quality and timely releases. I am highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator who enjoys mentoring teammates and solving complex problems. My hands-on experience with test environments, virtualization, radio/telecom test hardware, and field installations complements my passion for delivering reliable, scalable software and continuous improvement.

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I’m a software testing professional with over 24 years of experience guiding products from concept through field deployment. I specialize in test strategy, planning, manual and automated execution, performance testing, and defect investigation. I thrive in Agile and SCRUM environments, collaborating closely with product and development teams to drive quality and timely releases.

I am highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator who enjoys mentoring teammates and solving complex problems. My hands-on experience with test environments, virtualization, radio/telecom test hardware, and field installations complements my passion for delivering reliable, scalable software and continuous improvement.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Software Test Engineer at Zetron
October 1, 2002 - November 12, 2025
Tested and validated the ACOM Command and Control Dispatch Console application and the Maintenance applications suite supporting the ACOM Dispatch Console. Configured hardware (radio/phone) and simulators to support testing. Maintained test cases based on project specifications and use cases. Performed system testing, regression testing, functional testing, performance/load testing, sanity and smoke testing. Conducted root cause analysis and defect tracking, providing solutions and coordinating fixes. Produced technical documentation and validated user manuals. Trained new employees and supported field installations and FAT/SAT processes.
Software Test Engineer at Microsoft
July 1, 2000 - October 1, 2001
T tested and validated GUI and functionality of a web application (MSN Toolbox) for creating and scheduling sidebars. Tested individual components (Admin, Layout, Booking) and performed integration and system testing. Validated installation on IIS/SQL Server and across multiple browsers. Tested related MSN channel projects (Sidebar Auto Encoding, Sidebar Targeting, Sidebar Redesign, Copy Schedule Automation tool). Verified front-end/back-end data flow via UI and SQL queries; tested server capacity and performance under load using WAS/LoadGen. Recorded PerfMon metrics and identified bottlenecks; established concurrency baselines and performance targets.

Education

A.A. at Bellevue College
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Master at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1986

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications