Eyal Givon

(714) 762-4279

egivon@yahoo.com

Software QA and Test

1118 East Darby Avenue , Orange, CA 92865

Active DOD Secret Clearance

Overview:

Software Quality Assurance Consultant, with twenty years of experience in SQA and Software Testing; CMMI level 5 and Six Sigma process improvement; building and managing SQA and Test organizations; hiring, supervising, training, and mentoring staff; SQA and Software Test methodology implementation.

Skills and Tools:

- Peer Reviews, Code, Unit Test, and Formal Test Inspections, Process Audits, and Assessments
- Test Automation tools: Silk, Silk Performer, QA Partner, WinRunner, XRunner, Rational Robot
- Software Development tools: UML, Rational Rose, Visual Basic, C, C++, Shell Scripts, Perl, Java
- Configuration Management tools: ClearCase, CVS, SourceSafe, CM Synergy
- Operating Systems: UNIX (Solaris, HP-UX, IBM-AIX), Windows, Mac
- Requirements and defect management tools: DOORS, various COTS and custom bug tracking systems

Experience:

Senior Software QA Consultant - Northrop Grumman, 2001 - 2009

• Inspected design and code for adherence to both general and project specific coding standards
• Moderated Design, Code and Unit Test, Formal Test, and Integration Peer Reviews
• Audited code repositories for consistency with the development process
• Assessed conformance to original and tailored company defined process areas
• Tracked defects, action items, and open issues, from initiation to closure
• Contributed to continuing process improvement implementation achieving CMMI level 5
• Witnessed Formal Qualification Tests, and reviewed Software Test Plans and Post Test Analysis
• Utilized Rational Rose for UML based software design, and ClearCase for Software Configuration Management during design and code inspections

Senior Software Quality Engineering Consultant - Raytheon Missile Systems, 2006

• Inspected code and test procedures, and participated in peer reviews for embedded software
• Verified test coverage of allocated requirements, and tracked findings from reviews to closure
• Prepared and presented status reports for TRR and FDR events, and project’s monthly briefings
• Represented SQE in Software Change Control Board meetings, and tracked SCRs to closure
• Monitored and enforced development process compliance under extremely tight release schedules

Senior Software QA Consultant - Radix Technology, 1997 - 2001

• Conducted periodic audits and assessments of the software development organization
• Developed status reporting mechanisms and implemented Process Improvement measures
• Participated in design and code reviews, and verified compliance with the development plan
• Represented the SQA organization in meeting with clients, auditors and government agencies
• Trained and mentored newly hired SQA staff members

Senior Software QA and Test Consultant - TIBCO Finance, 1999 - 2001

• Tested Client / Server based, multi-platform, securities trading system for financial institutions
• Inspected and verified software build content and release media before shipping to customers
• Implemented test suites, utilizing Silk Performer and Java based load and performance test tool
• Verified scalability, performance, and load balancing of market data streaming application
• Maintained and enhanced a suite of automated regression tests for parallel builds, utilizing Silk
• Created and tested installation scripts for a smart card, encryption based, security system

Senior Test Automation Consultant - Synplicity, 2000 - 2001

• Assessed the feasibility and benefits of multi-platform, parallel, Test Automation project
• Evaluated WinRunner, Xrunner, Silk, and Rational Robot GUI Test Automation tools
• Identified typical Test Automation workflow and demonstrated automation benefits to management

Senior Software QA and Test Consultant - Globalstar, 1999

• Created Test Cases and Scenarios based on system requirements specifications
• Used QA Partner and Test Expert to automate and streamline the testing process
• Verified complete test coverage of existing and new requirements through collaboration with both Software Development and System Engineering organizations

Lead Software QA and Test Consultant - Etak, 1996 - 1999

• Initiated and managed the SQA activities for a Client / Server based mapping application, using Microsoft SQL Database Server to integrate utilities location information with a map database
• Researched, evaluated, and recommended test automation tools and bug tracking systems
• Designed and implemented automated tests for functional, load, and stress, using Visual Test
• Recruited and supervised SQA staff and trained new staff in QA Methodology and Test Automation

Senior Software QA and Test Consultant - Synopsys, 1996

• Set up an Automated Test Suite for EDA tools using Shell Scripts, SED, and AWK
• Built a test framework based on design databases received from customers

Senior Software QA and Test Consultant - Hewlett Packard, 1995 - 1996

• Simulated multi-user environment for testing a ClearCase based Software CM tool
• Developed an Automated Test Suite, using Expect and Shell Scripts, shortening test cycles

Senior Software QA and Test Consultant - General Magic, 1995

• Tested the windows port of a software suite for a hand held communication device
• Enhanced existing test plans to cover new functionality and increase both coverage and depth

Manager of QA and Customer Support - Computer Access Technology, 1995

• Managed both the Customer Support and the Software QA functions of the company
• Handled worldwide technical support issues and conducted off-site customer pre-sale demos

Senior Software QA Engineer - Electronics For Imaging, 1992 - 1995

• Coordinated all new hardware / software compatibility testing effort within the QA organization
• Led test teams for an image editor and a library of color printer profiles

Senior Member of Technical Staff - Cadence Design Systems, 1989 - 1992

• Organized and led parallel, multi-platform, functional and installation testing for EDA Place and Route tools; Designed and Implemented test procedures based on functional specs
• Wrote Test Automation Shell Scripts and performed UNIX System Administration tasks

Software QA Engineer - Daisy Systems, 1986 - 1988

• Developed test plans, procedures, and strategies for a suite of EDA design tools
• Conducted functional, integration, performance, nominal / off-nominal, and acceptance tests

Certification:

ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering