Kathleen Paulson has over 15 years of experience as a QA Analyst and Application Support team member working with various systems including ACS, WM, Enovia PLM, SAP, and Aldon change management. She has led the testing for many global implementations and upgrades on time and on budget. Recognized for her in-depth testing approach and technical skills, she maintains documentation, trains users, and provides support. Prior to this, she worked for over 10 years as a Computer Operator on Mainframe and AS/400 platforms, executing operations duties and writing procedures.
ASPICE – Automotive Software Process improvement and capability determination
This is a domain specific version of ISO / IEC 15504
Purpose: To evaluate the efficiency of development processes of ECU suppliers in the automotive industry.
ASPICE – Automotive Software Process improvement and capability determination
This is a domain specific version of ISO / IEC 15504
Purpose: To evaluate the efficiency of development processes of ECU suppliers in the automotive industry.
Back-end testing is an unfamiliar testing area to many testers, especially when the Back-end adopts web services technologies and has gigabytes of data need to be verified. The presentation will outlines numbers of testing activities that need to be done to deal with challenges.
Services/Domain Testing Introduction:
We have been providing automation test service for Back-end system which has web services, web application technologies and meta-data processing. The domain we has worked on is about Communication Media and Entertainment.
Challenges:
Complex business logic inside layer of data storage and processing to provide services. Different platforms under test.
Defragmented testing result so it is difficult to make decision.
Must align testing with development life cycle.
Solutions:
Apply automation testing to Continuous Integration.
Design automation test framework to deal with Shell, Web Service, Web Application, gigabytes of XML Data on Windows and Linux.
Select proper technology stack to centralize the testing result from both manual and automation teams.
Jenkins is continuous integration and continuous delivery application, as start point, run its job to build source code from development team. When unit testing for source code is passed, automated system test written by LISA is launched as flow controller for automation test framework.
The LISA’s core functionalities are to verify middleware layer, web services based on SOAP/RESTful and database. Extending LISA’ capabilities are also applied in practice to test different technologies under test such as web application by integrating with Selenium, Shell Script by JCraft and processing big data file by Xstream/JAXB.
Salesforce.com developer community presentation on Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery.
About AutoRABIT:
AutoRABIT is a Continuous Integration product for cloud technologies like Salesforce.com. AutoRABIT provides a simple and visual way to accelerate the release velocity and release management process by providing an out-of-the-box and integrated solution for deployments, version control, data loading, test automation for development and admin teams along with a unique DeDevOps dashboard. AutoRABIT also enables non-technical & business users to do test automation and get involved in project delivery. These features can be used alone or a part of the complete Delivery process.
Automation of Release and Deployment Management - MavericMaveric Systems
This presentation highlights why automation platforms for application release and deployment are becoming increasingly vital for global enterprises and explores the specific requirements of such a platform in order for it to prove beneficial, effective and offer a substantial return on investment.
Software maintenance and configuration management, software engineeringRupesh Vaishnav
Types of Software Maintenance, Re-Engineering, Reverse Engineering, Forward Engineering, The SCM Process, Identification of Objects in the Software Configuration, Version
Control and Change Control
From Release Bottleneck to Deployment Flow - how Eaton Vance revolutionized t...Serena Software
Richard Michaels talks about Release Management at Eaton Vance in the Serena's DevOps Drive-In webcast. Richard discusses how Serena's Release Management solutions were used to reduce the number of failed releases and improve deployment throughput.
Watch the recorded webcast at http://www.slideshare.net/serenasoftware/eaton-vance-devops-drive-in
Version 2 of the IaC Maturity Model Presentation
What helps leading technology companies like Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Etsy increase their speed to market while lowering overall IT costs and increasing customer satisfaction? Examine how to apply the principles from Humble and Farley’s Continuous Delivery Maturity Model to the concepts found in Morris’ Infrastructure as Code, using the new Infrastructure as Code Maturity Model.
Link to v2.1 of the IaC Maturity Model: https://github.com/garystafford/cd-maturity-model/raw/requirejs/images/IaC_Maturity_Model%20v2_1.pdf
Back-end testing is an unfamiliar testing area to many testers, especially when the Back-end adopts web services technologies and has gigabytes of data need to be verified. The presentation will outlines numbers of testing activities that need to be done to deal with challenges.
Services/Domain Testing Introduction:
We have been providing automation test service for Back-end system which has web services, web application technologies and meta-data processing. The domain we has worked on is about Communication Media and Entertainment.
Challenges:
Complex business logic inside layer of data storage and processing to provide services. Different platforms under test.
Defragmented testing result so it is difficult to make decision.
Must align testing with development life cycle.
Solutions:
Apply automation testing to Continuous Integration.
Design automation test framework to deal with Shell, Web Service, Web Application, gigabytes of XML Data on Windows and Linux.
Select proper technology stack to centralize the testing result from both manual and automation teams.
Jenkins is continuous integration and continuous delivery application, as start point, run its job to build source code from development team. When unit testing for source code is passed, automated system test written by LISA is launched as flow controller for automation test framework.
The LISA’s core functionalities are to verify middleware layer, web services based on SOAP/RESTful and database. Extending LISA’ capabilities are also applied in practice to test different technologies under test such as web application by integrating with Selenium, Shell Script by JCraft and processing big data file by Xstream/JAXB.
Salesforce.com developer community presentation on Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery.
About AutoRABIT:
AutoRABIT is a Continuous Integration product for cloud technologies like Salesforce.com. AutoRABIT provides a simple and visual way to accelerate the release velocity and release management process by providing an out-of-the-box and integrated solution for deployments, version control, data loading, test automation for development and admin teams along with a unique DeDevOps dashboard. AutoRABIT also enables non-technical & business users to do test automation and get involved in project delivery. These features can be used alone or a part of the complete Delivery process.
Automation of Release and Deployment Management - MavericMaveric Systems
This presentation highlights why automation platforms for application release and deployment are becoming increasingly vital for global enterprises and explores the specific requirements of such a platform in order for it to prove beneficial, effective and offer a substantial return on investment.
Software maintenance and configuration management, software engineeringRupesh Vaishnav
Types of Software Maintenance, Re-Engineering, Reverse Engineering, Forward Engineering, The SCM Process, Identification of Objects in the Software Configuration, Version
Control and Change Control
From Release Bottleneck to Deployment Flow - how Eaton Vance revolutionized t...Serena Software
Richard Michaels talks about Release Management at Eaton Vance in the Serena's DevOps Drive-In webcast. Richard discusses how Serena's Release Management solutions were used to reduce the number of failed releases and improve deployment throughput.
Watch the recorded webcast at http://www.slideshare.net/serenasoftware/eaton-vance-devops-drive-in
Version 2 of the IaC Maturity Model Presentation
What helps leading technology companies like Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Etsy increase their speed to market while lowering overall IT costs and increasing customer satisfaction? Examine how to apply the principles from Humble and Farley’s Continuous Delivery Maturity Model to the concepts found in Morris’ Infrastructure as Code, using the new Infrastructure as Code Maturity Model.
Link to v2.1 of the IaC Maturity Model: https://github.com/garystafford/cd-maturity-model/raw/requirejs/images/IaC_Maturity_Model%20v2_1.pdf
2016 Federal User Group Conference - DevOps Product StrategyCollabNet
Presented by Eric Robertson, General Manager of the DevOps Product Line at CollabNet, at the Federal User Group Conference on April 28th, 2016 in Washington DC.
1. Kathleen Paulson
53 Park Ave Kathy.paulson0306@gmail.com
Milford CT 06460 203-243-0326
Professional Profile/Summary
QA Analyst and Application support team member, working with ACS (Apparel Computer System), WM (Warehouse
Management), Enovia PLM (Project Life Management) SAP (Systems Application and Products) and Aldon change
management, as well as limited Epicor knowledge. Full cycle testing and development of all associated testing and
training documents.
Recognized as performing most effectively and efficiently and retaining technical skills. Looking beyond the obvious
in testing scenarios and performing in depth testing.
Operator working on Mainframe and AS/400 platforms executing full range of operations duties as well as writing
procedures and scheduling personal.
Professional Experience
PVH (Previously Warnaco Inc.,) Milford, CT
2006 - 2015
QA Analyst
Achievements and responsibilities:
Project work:
Successful implementation of ERP ACS(Apparel Computer System) Globally for Mexico, Netherlands, Italy, Hong
Kong and Korea, on time and in budget.
Introduced the business to ACS supply chain functionality including Sourcing, Order management, Drop
ship, Inventory ,Returns and EOD(end of day)/EOM(end of month).Wrote Training documentation and
trained end users, reported any relevant business issues back to IT programmers. Created test scripts and
manually tested all functions and processes of system, reported and tracked bugs. Created and presented
UAT (user acceptance testing) documents and assured required user signoff. Supported users after go live.
Integral part of manual testing and UAT for Enovia PLM(Product Lifecycle Management) upgrade
Manually tested PLM in-depth and reported issues to Enovia and offshore consultants with in three time
zones to insure all issues resolved. Assisted business with end user training and support. Created and
presented UAT (user acceptance testing) documents and assured required user signoff. Supported users
after go live.
Assisted in GTNexus (Global Supply Chain Platform) /Split delivers(In house Split Delivery development)
implementation.
Manually tested, created test scripts as well as training documentation. Introduced business to process,
trained end users. Acted as liaison between users and IT. Created and presented UAT(user acceptance testing)
documents and assured required user signoff. Supported users after go live.
Assisted in the testing and Implementation of GSI software (Custom software allowing internet sales of multiple
product lines).
Manually tested, reported and tracked issues with IT programmers.
Manually tested and assisted in Global style integration. (In house program to allow one style to be sold globally
under one style code).
In-depth testing across multiple platforms including but not exclusively ACS,SAP, PLM and GTnexus.
Daily work:
Daily work for legacy and heritage systems maintained simultaneously as project work.
Conducted manual testing of ACS applications for North America, Europe, and Asia.
Tested and tracked changes for bugs and requests from business and users. Kept training documentation
updated to changes.
Delivered promotion support for SAP, ACS, WM, DW, IP and Demand Solutions.
Assured all documentation obtained before change promotion to production. Such as change scope and
testing as well as required signoff from user(s) and manager. Worked with business and IT to push
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2. Kathleen Paulson
53 Park Ave Kathy.paulson0306@gmail.com
Milford CT 06460 203-243-0326
promotions to production to insure lest impact to business.
Provided select ACS application support for North America, Europe, and Asia.
Lead Epicor testing for Europe.
Collaborated with IT and business to obtain needs and process to best suit business needs. Build tracking
and testing documents. Manually unit tested with IT.
Supplied monthly audit samples of testing.
Wrote and executed queries to pull samples for monthly audit. Samples included change scope, testing,
user and manager signoffs and promotion dates and times.
Created documentation in support of testing and training.
Using UPK(User Productivity Kit) created and maintained training and support documentation.
Assisted in Cherwell(tracking tool) implementation.
Discovered departmental needs and requirements for US roll out. Tested and trained users. Roll out of
software Globally was smoothly implemented due to US testing.
1998-2006
Computer Operator III / Tape Librarian
Achievements and Responsibilities:
• Discovered and implemented way to use 3582 tape library using only IBM stand alone
library commands. Saving company expense of purchasing additional software
• Assumed managerial duties in absence of supervisor
• Assisted in development of in house software used to track and secure backup’s
• Assisted in several IBM AS/400 operating system upgrades
• Restored system from scratch
• Created, updated and executed process procedures and shift logs.
• Ensured System availability and promptly corrected operations problems
• Managed disaster recover tapes and kept track of all tapes being sent offsite
• Executed and monitored batch procedures on multiple AS400’s
• Ran daily, weekly and monthly backups
• Created and ran saves/restores
• Created simple RPG programs
• Monitored messages, Job Q’s, system status and active jobs
1989-1998
Computer Operator / Tape Librarian
Achievements and Responsibilities:
• Involved in datacenter relocation
• Organized and moved disaster recovery tape vault
• Provide accurate system performance reports from EREP,TLMS and AFC2
• Backup system datasets through DFHSM
• Update RMF and VMF tables
• Operation of IBM 3090/200, execution of MVS/XA and OS390
• Support worldwide user community with login and other issues
Education
CPI, Bridgeport, CT
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