Eyal Givon

(714) 779-5911

egivon@yahoo.com

Software QA and Test

21895 Heatheridge Drive , Yorba Linda, CA 92887

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:

Versed in Peer Reviews, Inspections, Audits, and Assessments. Experienced with a variety of tools including: QA Partner, Silk, Silk Performer, WinRunner, XRunner, Rational Robot, for test automation; ClearCase, CVS, SourceSafe, for Configuration Management; UML, Rational Rose, Visual Basic, C, C++, Perl, Java, for software development; UNIX (Solaris, HP-UX, IBM-AIX), Windows, Mac, Operating Systems; DOORS for requirements management; commercial and custom bug tracking systems.

Experience:

Senior Software QA Consultant   -   Northrop Grumman,   2001 - 2006

·      Inspected design and code for adherence to both general and project specific coding standards

·      Moderated Design, Code and Unit Test, and Integration Peer Reviews

·      Audited code repositories for consistency with the development process

·      Tracked defects, action items and open issues, from initiation to closure

·      Contributed to continued process improvement implementation achieving CMMI level 5

·      Witnessed Formal Qualification Tests, and reviewed Software Test Plan and Post Test Analysis

·      Utilized Rational Rose for UML based software design, and ClearCase, for Software Configuration Management, during the inspection process

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 function for the company to clients, auditors and government agencies

·      Trained and mentored permanent SQA staff

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 distribution to customers

·      Implemented Silk Performer and Java based load and performance test suits

·      Verified scalability, performance and load balancing of streaming application for market data

·      Maintained and enhanced a suite of automated regression tests for parallel releases utilizing Silk

·      Created and tested installation scripts for a smart card, encryption based security system

·      Researched and evaluated various test automation and software development tools to improve software quality and shorten development, build, test, and release cycles

Senior Test Automation Consultant   -   Synplicity,   2000 - 2001

·      Assessed feasibility and benefits of multi-platform Test Automation project

·      Evaluated WinRunner, Xrunner, Silk, and Rational Robot GUI Test Automation tools

·      Identified typical workflow for the Test Automation proof of concept, and found work around to limitations of the tool to demonstrate the benefits of automation to management

Senior Software QA and Test Consultant   -   Globalstar,   1999

·      Created Test Cases and Scenarios derived from system requirements specifications

·      Used QA Partner and Test Expert to automate and streamline the testing process

·      Verified complete test coverage of existing and new functionality through collaboration with both Software Development and System Engineering groups

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 connect utilities information with a database of maps

·      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 SQA 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 used by 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, expending code coverage, and shortening test cycle for new releases

Senior Software QA and Test Consultant   -   General Magic,   1995

·      Tested the windows version of a software suite for a hand held communication device

·      Enhanced existing test plans to cover new functionality and increase test coverage and depth

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

·      Managed all aspects of Customer Support and Software QA activities for 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 tests within the QA organization

·      Led test teams for an image editor tool 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 group of EDA design tools

·      Conducted functional, integration, performance, and acceptance test, and utilized a central defect reporting system to log defects and report status to management

Certification:

ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering