Testing pre-launch web sites for multiple large commercial clients across various platforms and browsers, capturing defects into BugZilla database. Detailed testing from application-specific scripts to certify that design documents, wireframes and copy decks have been strictly followed.

Designed, tested and maintained Web pages for the Los Angeles Master Chorale, The Children's Civic Light Opera, Zephyr: Voices Unbound, St. Augustine Catholic Church and others. Pages coded using HomeSite, FrontPage and other HTML editors, with changes and site integrity verified using RSW/Empirix Test Suite before uploading with WS_FTP. Scanned, created and edited images using PaintShopPro, Adobe and other products. Registered domain names, sought out free or inexpensive hosting service and provided personal computer training and support for clients. Installed software and built or recommended PC systems. Current Client list includes:

Ongoing contracts to test new software for various clients. Composed and conducted tests to insure compatibility for all browsers and platforms (Win98/NT/2000/MACs). Some tests automated to help streamline implementation processes. Defect reports using iTracker system.

Ongoing contract to redesign and maintain Casey Kasem web site, featuring America's Top Ten Hits for the past fifty years. Used HomeSite, Paint Shop Pro, DAK Wave Editor and Sound Recorder to put graphics and audio on new site. Completed initial contract ahead of schedule.

Developed and executed test plans for functional and performance testing of Internet based wireless applications using a variety of automation testing software, working with development teams to insure that the product entering the QA process met all ISO9000 specifications. Created a lab environment to assure compatibility across various platforms and browsers. Filed defect reports using the ClearQuest tracking system, and maintained files using ClearCase. Parent company closed the Century City office.

Responsible for monitoring the quality of production Web site and testing new software on development and staging servers in the pre-production process. Conducted continual tests to insure complete compatibility for all browsers on Win95/98/NT/2000 platforms. Committed much of software testing to Empirix RSW automation test suite to streamline implementation processes. Filed the defect reports using PVCS Tracker system. Company ceased operations.

Composed and executed scripts to test all CareerPath Web pages before loading to live servers. Utilized black box, white box, regression and load testing on a wide variety of machine configurations, including MACs, to insure compatibility with all popular browsers. Filed defect reports when applicable. Interfaced directly with Development team to insure strict adherence to project specifications. Modified the scripts for use in automated testing environment, using Empirix RSW Test Suite of Tools. Company was sold and moved to the East Coast.

Tested and maintained extremely outdated custom legacy software that could not be abandoned due to its worldwide use. Processed field problems entered into PERS problem tracking system. Contract completed.

Composed test scripts and files using PCL-5e and PostScript for extensive manual and automated testing of new printer hardware and software. Used results to offer judgements on quality level to the product team.

Developed, implemented and maintained custom database software for over 2,000 mini-computers on worldwide network. Wrote macro-driven code for maximum flexibility for customer software. Assumed total responsibility for all phases of project. Provided total system support for Quotron Data Center. Assistant Administrator for UNIX system and Source Code Control System. Tested custom software in all phases of development and filed error reports using QPTS system. Wrote test scripts for use by QA team members.