JOHN RODGERS

43168 IVYWOOD TERRACE

ASHBURN, VA 20148
(703) 772-4086
Summary
* Over 13 Years of diverse experience in Information Technology with emphasis o
n Quality Assurance, Analysis and Testing in Client/Server and Web based Applica
tions.
* Strong knowledge and expertise in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Sof
tware 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 scr
ipt.
* Developed and executed test plans, procedures and scenarios for Functional, I
ntegration, 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 m
ethodology.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Dynamic troubleshooting and analytical skills.
* Self-directed, proven ability to work efficiently and effectively with minima
l 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 als
o as part of a team.
Key Strengths
Functionality Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Smoke Testing, Bounda
ry Testing, End-to-End Testing, Sanity Testing, Security Testing, Software Test
Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Scenarios and Test Data, User Acceptance T
esting, Requirement Traceability Matrix, Defect Metrics, Application Walk-throug
h.
Software Skills
Testing Tools: HP Quality Center, Mercury Test Director, SQL, PL/SQL, TOAD, Rati
onal Test Suite
Defect Tracker: PVCS, Rational ClearQuest, Test Manager, Quality Center 9.2, Tes
t 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, App
lication 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 Engineer
ing
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 knowle
dge of both online PeopleSoft and Application Designer tools.
* Provided System and Regression Test support for production deficiencies and p
roblems as well as enhancements as they related to HRMS business processes, incl
uding ePerformance, Travel Management and My Itinerary (bolt on Legacy applicati
ons).
* Performing functional requirements and business process analyses
* Testing and validating functional capabilities and requirements prior to fina
l release phase using online PeopleSoft applications and back end tools such as
SQL Plus and Toad
* Participated in peer reviews of functional specifications, application previe
ws, and test plans/test cases.
* Collaborated with development team to reproduce issues and followed through u
ntil 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 Washingto
n 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, ePerf
ormance
* Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to the configuration of Human Re
sources, BenAdmin/Base Benefits, Payroll, Time and Labor and Commitment Accounti
ng (including AP and GL Interfaces).
* Transmitting AP and GL interface files and reports to Financial Services cust
omer for live pay groups.
* End to end testing of code fixes, configuration changes and enhancements rela
ted to new agency PeopleSoft releases and their approval for migration to the Pr
oduction 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 Peop
leSoft Compensation module.
* Leading the testing effort for the HRMS portion of SOX remediation testing, i
ncluding Benefits, Payroll and Time and Labor. Also, participated in the SOX rem
ediation testing for AR/Billing, GL, AP, nVision and RSS. This included end to e
nd testing, regression testing and system testing of all modules, including ePro
file/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 M
ae. 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 Traceabi
lity 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 Peop
leSoft Payroll and Time & Labor project with the US Environmental Protection Age
ncy. Specific duties included:
* Leading the testing effort for Independent Validation and Verification of enh
ancements, fixes and new development on the Payroll and Time and Labor modules o
f PeopleSoft. This included the execution of manual and automated test scripts u
sing 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 purpo
ses and making recommendations to developers for changes to code.
* Supporting all phases of the testing portion of the agency's migration from P
eopleSoft 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, troubl
eshooting and resolving system problems for bureaus, working closely with develo
pers 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 scr
ipts for mass insertion of records.
* Support of eProfile Employee and Manager Self Service and Career Connector (e
Recruitment) in PeopleSoft Version 8.3. This included 2 tier support and configu
ration 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 Conversio
n and Payroll Interfaces for Human Resources, Base Benefits and Payroll for the
agency's conversion from PeopleSoft payroll to National Finance Center (NFC) pay
roll.
* Working closely with developers to review changes to PeopleCode, interfaces a
nd 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 te
am that implemented PeopleSoft HRMS and Payroll for the agency. Duties included:
* Requirements analysis, design, assistance with development, system testing an
d implementation of reports and interfaces for a data warehouse, using the Peopl
eSoft EPM tools and Cognos Impromptu.
* User Acceptance testing
Northrop Grumman IT Herndon, VA February 2001 - June 2003
Consultant III
Roles & Responsibilities:
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, troubl
eshooting and resolving system problems for bureaus, working closely with develo
pers 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 scr
ipts for mass insertion of records.
* Support of eProfile Employee and Manager Self Service and Career Connector (e
Recruitment) in PeopleSoft Version 8.3. This included 2 tier support and configu
ration support.
* Daily duties were carried out using People Tools such as Application Designer
, Application Reviewer and PeopleSoft Trace as well as SQL programming.
DynCorp Reston, VA June 1999 - February 2001
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Roles & Responsibilities:
Acted as Lead Analyst for PeopleSoft Human Resources. Primary duties included:
* Coordinated all HR related projects, including design aspects, definition of
user requirements, initial coding, liaison with technical staff, System Testing,
Unit Testing and QA testing and implementation.
* Developed a bolt on application to PeopleSoft for tracking security clearance
data to avoid redundant entry of data in multiple systems.
* Handled core table setup and maintenance for HR, BenAdmin and Payroll modules
in version 7.5 of PeopleSoft.
* Assisted in the development of reports, including SQRs, standard PeopleSoft q
ueries, Crystal Reports, etc, using PeopleSoft query, SQL Plus and Crystal Repor
t Writer.
References available upon request