Elaine Martin has over 15 years of experience as a QA Test Engineer specializing in financial applications. She has extensive experience developing and executing test plans and cases, performing various types of testing including integration, acceptance, regression and more. Her resume lists roles with several companies where she managed test teams, planned and implemented quality assurance processes, and collaborated with development teams.

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ELAINE M. MARTIN
600 Old Johnson Rd.  Lawrenceville, GA 30045  Phone: 770-402-8727  EWins1955@gmail.com
Summary: Over 15 years as QA Analysis/Test Engineer specializing in financial industry. Extensive
testing experience on Web based Enterprise and Client Server applications. Proficient in developing and
implementing Quality Assurance documentation based on Business and Functional specifications.
Excellent problem identification and resolution skills coupled with effective communications skills. Hands
on Lead experience performing Black box, System, Integration, Acceptance, and Regression testing for
medium to large scale projects. Experienced working with cross-functional and cross cultural teams
throughout the SDLC.
Professional Experience
Quality Assurance Engineer – PayGo Utilities – Alpharetta, GA
(Oct 2015 – Present)
 Plan, develop, execute manual testing scripts, and manage test data throughout the entire SDLC as appropriate to
validate and measure quality using web based applications
 Plan, develop, execute manual testing scripts, and manage test data throughout the entire SDLC as appropriate to
validate and measure quality.
 Participate with designers, developers and other technical resources as active members of the project team
throughout the development lifecycle to assist in scoping, offer insights on quality & system/application
 Report project status and point out road blocks to management
 Assist management in improving QA process and procedures
 Review application requirements and provide suggestions to improve overall product quality
 Perform Integration, Acceptance, Functional, Regression testing, in cross browser testing
 Assist with automation
 Agile SDLC Testing Role - Works directly with development team and product owners to deliver capabilities
iteratively
 Proficient in testing: Web applications, Desktop Applications
 Testing Tools: Team Foundation Server 2012, Microsoft Test Manager 2013, MSSQL 2015, SoapUI
Sr QA Analyst – PURERED Digital Marketing– Stone Mountain, GA – Contractor
(March 2015 – July 2015)
 Work extensively within the SDLC and on hybrid digital projects as they occur.
 Develop and execute test cases and software test plans, centered on functionality.
 Perform Integration, Unit, Regression testing, and cross browser functional testing.
 Work in tandem with Developers to ensure transfer to Production of new products.
 Identify, analyze and document defects and follow through their life cycle ensuring timely closure
 Analyze failure, corrective and preventive actions to respond to customer complaints.
 Create and maintain company quality documentation (quality manuals, quality procedures, etc).
 Continuously work to improve QA process and procedures.
 Proficient in testing: Web applications, Desktop Applications
 Testing Tools: Sharepoint, Team Foundation Server 2013
SR QA Analyst – FISERV –Norcross. GA –Contractor (Nov 2014 – Feb 2015)
 Plan, develop, execute manual testing scripts, and manage test data throughout the entire SDLC as appropriate to
validate and measure quality.

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 Track, report, and review test results for the product's compliance to the design and functional specifications and
associated metrics with management.
 Participate with designers, developers and other technical resources as active members of the project team
throughout the development lifecycle to assist in scoping, offer insights on quality & system/application
requirements, and to lead resolution of defects.
 Participate in functional and technical meetings, from the beginning of the project through the entire life cycle.
 Initiate, engage, and lead quality process improvements.
 Maintain knowledge of current industry standards and help bring in best practices
 Agile SDLC Testing Role - Works directly with development team and product owners to deliver capabilities
iteratively
 Experienced in performing System, Integration and Regression testing to ensure software products conform to
requirement and functional specifications
 Proficient in testing: Enterprise Applications, .Net Framework, Desktop Applications
 Testing Tools: Sharepoint, Team Foundation Server 2013
QA Test Engineer – DataScan Technologies – Alpharetta, GA-
Contractor (Aug 2013 – July 2014)
 Developed and executed detailed test cases and matrices based on Use Case requirements
 Worked closely with key project team members to outline test planning activities and overall test approach.
 Researched data needs based on project requirements and create and alter data on the back end to validate system
requirements with business analysts
 Experienced in performing System, Integration and Regression testing to ensure software products conform to
requirement and functional specifications
 Utilized a defect tracking tool and clearly communicated the problem, steps to recreate the problem and the
expected results as defined in the test case
 Identify, analyze and document defects and follow through their life cycle ensuring timely closure
 Created test cases using excel uploading to ALM
 Attended kickoff meetings with key stakeholders to ensure understanding of requirement
 Perform Integration and Regression testing, cross browser functional testing.
 Provided functional guidance, advice, and/or training to less experienced IT quality assurance
 Proficient in testing .Net Framework; Java; Enterprise Applications, Webservices and Oracle databases, Desktop
Applications
 Testing Tools: QC ALM, RTI Customer First, Sharepoint, Toad
QA Mgr- M3 Accounting Services – Gainesville, GA (Oct 2012 – Jan 2013)
 Lead and direct QA team for M3 Financial & Accounting products.
 Responsible for day to day operations of the QA department
 Monitor outstanding issues and recommend priorities and communicate estimated completion time
 Ensured accuracy of product functionality and test plan timelines
 Communicate with the Project Manager to work towards release dates and goals
 Working knowledge of .Net Framework, Citrix, Windows server 2003/2008
 Testing Tools: Team Foundation Server, SpiraTeam, & Share point
QA Analyst – MDSi Inc. –Alpharetta, GA - Contractor (March 2012 – May 2012)
 Developed and executed detailed test cases from User Stories, Requirement and Specifications
 Participated in reviews/walkthroughs (requirements, design and architectural specifications)
 Provide feedback and attended Daily Scrum meetings in a Agile environment
 Managed and monitored defects working closely with developers and other project team members to verify
resolution
 Proficient in testing: ASP.NET, Windows (2000, 2003, XP, Vista, & Win7), XML, HTML, Desktop Applications, Agile
Methodologies
 Testing Tools: Team Foundation Server
Testing Advocate –Macy’s Systems & Technology – Johns Creek, GA -
Contractor (Dec 2011 – March 2012)
 Reviewed Project Requirements and Specifications and provided input on all test documents produced by the Lead
Test Advocate
 Reviewed Test Strategy/Approach and provide input of risks identified

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 Managed the creation of Component, System, Integration and User Acceptance Test Plans
 Managed all test documentation for accuracy and thoroughness
 Manage and monitor defect reports and work with developers and other project team members to ensure resolution
was implemented in a timely manner
 Platform Languages: Mainframe, XML, Oracle and SQL Server tools
 Testing Tool: QC ALM
Test Coordinator-QA Analyst- Contractor (July 2011 – Oct 2011)
Elavon (US Bank)- Atlanta, GA
 Developed test plans and test cases based on Requirements and Specifications
 Developed test scripts, conditions, checklists, decision tables, systems controls, and audit checks
 Managed Defect Management and Test Reporting including, specification & requirement decomposition, and
requirement matrices
 Platform Languages: Java Script, Windows (2000, 2003, XP, Vista, & Win7), Host Stimulator, Stratus, and Eclipse.
 Testing Tools: QC ALM
Lead QA Analyst – Contractor (July 2010 – July 2011)
Cox Communication – Alpharetta, GA
 Developed test cases as related based on specification/requirement ant matrices
 Tested, monitored, and communicated to others regarding compliance with service level agreements
 Performed Smoke and Acceptance testing, System Integration and Regression testing
 Partnered with groups to ensure appropriate testing environment is set-up and results are documented
 Developed test deliverables as related to the five areas of Quality Control (Test Planning, Test Preparation, Test
Execution, Defect Management, and Test Reporting), including building definitions, specification/requirement
decomposition, and requirement matrices;
 Provided functional guidance, advice, and/or training to less experienced IT quality assurance professionals.
 Platform Languages: ASP.NET, Windows (2000, 2003, XP, Vista, & Win7), XML, HTML, iSeries AS400, MS DOS, VPN,
VM, Desktop Applications
 Testing Tools: QC ALM
QA Engineer – Contractor (Jan 2010 – July 2010)
ADP (Automatic Data Processing) – Norcross, GA
 Performed end to end verification and validation testing for Integrated Effective Dated (IED) functionality
 Provided test plan updates during System Integration Testing (SIT), Regression and Ad hoc testing
 cycles
 Participated in project and stand up meetings in a Agile environment
 Conducted XML BOD message tracking between HR&B and Pay Expert application
 Performed Acceptance testing, System Integration and Regression testing
 Proficient in testing ASP.NET, Windows (2000, 2003, XP, Vista, & Win7), XML, HTML , Web Services, Enterprise
Applications, Desktop Applications, Agile Methodologies
 Testing Tools: Rational ClearQuest
Lead Quality Assurance Analyst/Test Engineer (1994 - 2009)
ISGN Technologies LTD/MortgageHub (acquired Fair Isaac)
Fair Isaac Corporation (acquired LBSS, INC) – Norcross, GA
 Developed and executed test strategies and plans for various testing types and levels
 Participated in application development project planning and requirement review sessions
 Managed, prepared, maintained and reviewed test case documentation; as well as monitored and analyzed metrics.
 Analyzed and managed software defect reports, classifying priority levels, and participating in triage meetings.
 Working knowledge of Agile development principles and concepts
 Experienced interacting with IS development staff, software vendors, consultants, user community, support staff,
system managers and professional organizations.
 Managed and mentored onshore and offshore teams in UAT processes

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 Strong experience in distributed-systems testing, performed Black box and Acceptance testing, System Integration
and Regression testing, Unit and Non Functional testing
 Proficient in testing: Enterprise Applications. NET platform (IIS, .NET, Web Services, SQL Server) XML, HTML, iSeries
AS400, MS DOS, VPN, VM, FoxPro, Desktop Applications, Waterfall & Agile Methodologies
 Testing Tools: MDN, Team Foundation Server