JOHN RODGERS
43168 IVYWOOD TERRACE
ASHBURN, VA 20148

 [Send email to request phone number] 72-4086

Summary

 * Over 13 Years of diverse experience in Information Technology with emphasis
on Quality Assurance, Analysis and Testing in Client/Server and Web based
Applications.
 * Strong knowledge and expertise in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC),
Software Testing Life Cycle, Methodologies and Test processes.
 * Experience working with diverse industries such as Federal Government, State
and Local Government, and Financial.
 * Solid knowledge in Analyzing Requirement documents and other Artifacts.
 * Prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) and worked with RACI matrix as
well.
 * Good knowledge of creating automated test scripts using VB Script and XML
script.
 * Developed and executed test plans, procedures and scenarios for Functional,
Integration, Black box, Performance, Security, System, Usability, Compatibility,
Sanity, Regression and UAT testing.
 * Developed queries for back-end testing using Oracle SQL for data validation.
 * Proficient with data migration, data extraction, data export, data import and
data validation.
 * Experience in Software Engineering standards like Agile, Waterfall and CMMI
methodology.
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills.
 * Dynamic troubleshooting and analytical skills.
 * Self-directed, proven ability to work efficiently and effectively with
minimal supervision.
 * Ability to interact with multiple levels of management on both technology and
business related issues.
 * Demonstrated ability to be a quick learner who can work independently and
also as part of a team.
Key Strengths

Functionality Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Smoke Testing,
Boundary Testing, End-to-End Testing, Sanity Testing, Security Testing, Software
Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Scenarios and Test Data, User
Acceptance Testing, Requirement Traceability Matrix, Defect Metrics, Application
Walk-through.

Software Skills

Testing Tools: HP Quality Center, Mercury Test Director, SQL, PL/SQL, TOAD,
Rational Test Suite
Defect Tracker: PVCS, Rational ClearQuest, Test Manager, Quality Center 9.2,
Test Director 8.0
Operating System: Windows (7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, NT), UNIX
Scripting Languages: SQR, PeopleCode, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML
Databases: Oracle 8 - 10g, SQLBase, MS SQL-Server 7.x - 2005

Application Development Tools: PeopleTools 5.x - 8.49, Application Designer,
Application Engine, Integration Broker, PeopleSoft Query, Crystal Reports
Office Automation Tools: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, IBM Lotus
Notes, MS Project, MS Visio, MS SharePoint

EDUCATION

Management, Bachelor of Science 
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
GPA 3.0/4.0

Information Systems , Master's Degree
Strayer University, Ashburn, Virginia
GPA 4.0/4.0

Studies focused on Information Systems with a concentration on Software
Engineering

Achievements

TeraThink Corporation Reston, Virginia November 2008 - April 2009
Principal Consultant
Roles & Responsibilities:
Assisted the US Department of State with the ongoing operations and maintenance
of their HR system in version 8.9. All responsibilities required thorough
knowledge of both online PeopleSoft and Application Designer tools.
 * Provided System and Regression Test support for production deficiencies and
problems as well as enhancements as they related to HRMS business processes,
including ePerformance, Travel Management and My Itinerary (bolt on Legacy
applications).
 * Performing functional requirements and business process analyses
 * Testing and validating functional capabilities and requirements prior to
final release phase using online PeopleSoft applications and back end tools such
as SQL Plus and Toad
 * Participated in peer reviews of functional specifications, application
previews, and test plans/test cases.
 * Collaborated with development team to reproduce issues and followed through
until the defect fix was completed and retested.

PCN Strategies Washington, DC May 2007 - November 2008
Senior Software Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:
This assignment entailed supporting the production environment for the
Washington DC Government in the areas of PeopleSoft HRMS, BenAdmin/Base Benefits,
Payroll, Time and Labor and Commitment Accounting.

 * Assisting with the rollout of various eGovernment initiatives such as eTime,
eProfile/Employee and Manager Self Service, ePay, eBenefits, eRecruitment,
ePerformance
 * Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to the configuration of Human
Resources, BenAdmin/Base Benefits, Payroll, Time and Labor and Commitment
Accounting (including AP and GL Interfaces).
 * Transmitting AP and GL interface files and reports to Financial Services
customer for live pay groups.
 * End to end testing of code fixes, configuration changes and enhancements
related to new agency PeopleSoft releases and their approval for migration to the
Production environment.
 * Assisting developers with Unit Testing and performed System Testing. Testing
performed using SQL or TOAD for verification of test results.
TekSystems Bethesda, Maryland October 2005 - May 2007
Senior Software Engineer, QA Team Lead

Roles & Responsibilities:
This assignment entailed acting as QA Testing Team Lead on a PeopleSoft Payroll
and Time & Labor project with Fannie Mae. Duties consisted of the following:
 * Troubleshooting of the OnBoarding process.
 * System and QA Tested and helped implement a customized adaptation of the
PeopleSoft Compensation module.
 * Leading the testing effort for the HRMS portion of SOX remediation testing,
including Benefits, Payroll and Time and Labor. Also, participated in the SOX
remediation testing for AR/Billing, GL, AP, nVision and RSS. This included end to
end testing, regression testing and system testing of all modules, including
eProfile/Manager and Employee Self Service.
 * Leading the testing effort for System Testing of enhancements, fixes and new
development on the Payroll and Time and Labor modules of PeopleSoft for Fannie
Mae. This includes the execution of manual and automated test scripts, review and
validation of requirements documentation written by the development team.
 * Responsible for QA Test Deliverables such as Test Plan, Requirements
Traceability Matrix, Testing Status Reports and Test Summary Report and their
compliance with Fannie Mae ELSIF requirements.
 * Responsible for entering, monitoring and retesting defects in Mercury Quality
Center as well as QC administration for HRMS projects.
 * Overseeing and directing the work of other QA Test Team members.

L3 Communications Herndon, Virginia January 2005 - October 2005
Senior Software Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:
This assignment entailed functioning as the IV and V Testing Team Lead on a
PeopleSoft Payroll and Time & Labor project with the US Environmental Protection
Agency. Specific duties included:
 * Leading the testing effort for Independent Validation and Verification of
enhancements, fixes and new development on the Payroll and Time and Labor modules
of PeopleSoft. This included the execution of manual and automated test scripts
using Mercury Test Director, review and validation of requirements documentation
written by the development team.
 * End to end, system testing, regression and user acceptance testing.
 * Reviewing of PeopleCode, COBOL and SQRs for testing and troubleshooting
purposes and making recommendations to developers for changes to code.
 * Supporting all phases of the testing portion of the agency's migration from
PeopleSoft Payroll to DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting System)

I360 Technologies Reston, Virginia April 2004 - January 2005
PeopleSoft Consultant

Roles & Responsibilities:
Second Assignment - Consultant (Production Support)
As a member of the Operations Support team at the US Treasury Department, duties
included set up and maintenance of system tables, workflow and security,
troubleshooting and resolving system problems for bureaus, working closely with
developers to resolve complex issues and assisting in the design and testing
phases in preparation for the deployment of additional functionality in
PeopleSoft. Other responsibilities included:
 * Data integrity, query and report writing and the development of SQA Robot
scripts for mass insertion of records.
 * Support of eProfile Employee and Manager Self Service and Career Connector
(eRecruitment) in PeopleSoft Version 8.3. This included 2 tier support and
configuration support.
 * Daily duties were carried out using People Tools such as Application
Designer, Application Reviewer and PeopleSoft Trace as well as SQL programming.

First Assignment - Consultant (QA Tester)
Functioned as a QA Test Team member for an ePayroll Conversion project at the US
Department of Labor. Duties included:
 * Performing Quality Assurance, Testing expertise and analysis of the
Conversion and Payroll Interfaces for Human Resources, Base Benefits and Payroll
for the agency's conversion from PeopleSoft payroll to National Finance Center
(NFC) payroll.
 * Working closely with developers to review changes to PeopleCode, interfaces
and conversion SQRs. Made recommendations for changes.
 * Creation of test scripts and providing input into the Data Conversion, System
Test and Parallel Test Plans and schedules.

Admin Office/US Courts Washington, DC June 2003 - April 2004
HR Specialist (Information Systems) 

Roles & Responsibilities:
Functioned as Member of the Personnel Systems Modernization Project (PSMP), a
team that implemented PeopleSoft HRMS and Payroll for the agency. Duties
included:
 * Requirements analysis, design, assistance with development, system testing
and implementation of reports and interfaces for a data warehouse, using the
PeopleSoft EPM tools and Cognos Impromptu.
 * User Acceptance testing

Northrop Grumman IT Herndon, VA February 2001 - Jun