Experienced TS/SCI Test Engineer Seeks Operational Test Role
1. Deatra Lopez
Cell: 240-643-8011 email: deatralo@aol.com
Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly Clearance updated August 2016
Objective:
With more than 29 years in the top-secret automated processing environment, I am seeking to continue working in an
Operational/Sustainment Test environment where constant change is the norm. I have years of experience with System
Development Life Cycle and System Engineering Life Cycles.
Qualities:
Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Strong commitment to quality testing and dedication to system integrity
Determined to provide the best customer service possible
Operating Systems Windows Vista, Windows XP, UNIX, DOS, MVS,VM, ORACLE,Microsoft
Products, Linux
Software ArcGIS, ArcView,ESRI, ENVI, Remote View, Imagine, Image Scout, Socet Set,
Socet GXP, Microsoft Office Suite, BMC Documentum, Adobe Photoshop,
Framemaker, ClearQuest,Remedy, SQLplus (query), Tivoli, HP Openview,
JIRA,SQL Developer, MATLab, Ozone Widget Framework (OWF), JAMA
Hardware Map Printers, Client Servers,PC’s and Secure Fax, Peripherals,
Encryption/Decryption Devices, Scanners
Education:
A+ and Network+ Certification 2014 Train Academy of Computer Education
Security+ Certification April 2014 PhoenixTS
40 hours CISSP classroom instruction
B.S. in Information Management Systems from UMUC May 2007
A.A. Computer Information Systems from Strayer University 1992
A.A. Computer Operations from the Community College of the Air Force 1989
Air Force for 13 years, received numerous Leadership and Management classes
Experience:
Northrup Grumman Mission Systems
08/22/2016 – Present Systems Test Engineer 2
Assists with life cycle development for the Planning Decision and Aid System program used by multiple organizations
that co-ordinate and communicate critical information on a worldwide operational basis. Writes test cases,participates in
engineering meetings, regression testing, and system assurance measures that provide reliability and accountability to
SPAWAR customer,
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Aug 2014 – Aug 2016
08/05/2014 – Present Senior TestEngineer
In an agile development environment, supported NGA analysts developing tools to track resources and workflows
efficiently. Writes test cases to address business and user needs, demonstrates test cases for customers, and analyzes user
requirements in a constantly changing environment to flesh out defects and discrepancies while reporting issues to senior
management. One of my strengths is collaborating with customer testers and other engineering team members. I
supported the AMDR program which is developing a subsystem used to enhance radar capability. AMDR has a Linux
operating system environment and I gained experience with test tools Wireshark for network packet reliability and Mat
Lab used to compare data with models created for requirement verification. I also supported the MAAS program using
JIRA to track and trace business requirements to software requirements. Having taken Security+ and CISSP classes,I
2. have a generalunderstanding of 508 Compliance methodologies. Two of the programs I supported here at GD were agile
while the current one is a combination of waterfall and agile methodologies.
LockheedMartin Corp.
08/05/2004 – 04/11/2014 Systems Integration/Test Eng.Staff
As the only tester,I worked independently to support the customer's mission by accomplishing COTS/GOTS Test and
Integration activities to insure excellence in all software delivered. Perform appropriate tests to verify the quality of
software. Has experience with testing systems at the component, integration, system, and end-to-end levels. Complete
testing within delivery/build schedules. Collaborate with all program teams to insure quality of service. Participate in the
local preparation and testing for new deliveries in support of the software development team on operational systems.
Write test cases,evaluate results, write discrepancy reports, and concisely report the outcome. Use standard test
procedures or recommend appropriate modification to test procedures. Update/improve test procedures and processes.
Attended all FAT's,SAT's, ORR's and TRR's. Provides efficient and timely communication on project status and issues to
management. Actively participate in TEM’s and other meetings/reviews that apply to organizational, program and/or team
responsibilities. I have also planned Diversity activities for Oasis employees and subs, and have received awards for my
efforts.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
06/06/2006 - 01/01/2012 Technical Services Eng.
Support the customer’s mission by formatting intelligence reports, using CPD and Documentum to format text. We also
use adobe and Photoshop to create graphics and videos that are embedded in the reports. Use of the operational system is
necessary to verify that the reports are created successfully and to recall any products that do not meet mission
requirements or need updates that came after the created product was launched.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
05/21/2001 - 08/05/2004 PC/Client Server Analyst
Tier1/Tier2 Help Desk trouble shooting of multiple high tech, top-secret systems that are inter-related and function to
support government imagery analysts with system hardware and software related problems. Documents and tracks
support activity to clearly communicate technical solutions in a user friendly professional manner. Uses expertise in
customer service and technical knowledge, gained from years of experience, to resolve issues surrounding installation,
applications and systems. Has a great relationship with team members to support the goal of providing customers with
outstanding service. Builds and maintains accounts and do password resets for multiple systems ensuring customer access
to more than 8 systems. Reports, escalates,and proposes solutions for second and third level problems and works with
appropriate organizations to achieve desired outcome. Trains new personnel, and documents standard operating
procedures thereby maintaining the integrity and knowledge base within the customer support center. Gathered statistical
and downtime data, to forward it to upper management.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
11/01/1993 - 05/21/2001 Lead Operator
Lead Computer Operator in the Area Network Mgmt. Center Managing more than 14 people at CIA in the Area Network
Management Center supporting the Director of Operations with data support, network management, and customer support
help desk functions. We were responsible for message traffic and 24x7 first and second tier trouble reporting. While there
I received a Quality Service Award from the customer
Implement Quality Assurance activities to meet system performance standards and requirements.
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