1. HERBERT R. LINDSAY
Ramsey, MN 55303
651.269.5760
herlin518@comcast.net
CAREER PROFILE
Experienced and well-educated businessdevelopment professional with a proven track record of success and
resourcefulness. Ability to combine experience as a Software/Hardware Auditor with long-history of IT/IS
knowledge to see continuousprofessional growth.Track record of strong interpersonal, computer and database
skills utilized to lead cross-functional teams. Seeking a quality assurance role to apply strong software/hardware
engineering and auditing skills to the growth of a top firm.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
 Business Development
 Decision Making
 Computer Proficiency
 Quality Assurance Engineering
 Software Testing & Inspecting
 Cross-Functional Communication
 IT/IS
 Project Management
 Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Bank, Richfield, MN 2011 to Present
Senior Software Tester, 2012-2015
Developed plans and conducted testing on BASE24 Retail software and ATM software projects. Collaborated
with vendor and development groups on research regarding software defect and origination of defect. Provided
training for testing group on Agile methodology in preparation to implement this methodology on future projects.
Key Accomplishments:
 Coordinated testing on software project with major defects; Collaborated with other test groups, development,
and vendors to quickly repair defects and keep project progression intact.
 Developed and implemented project methods tool utilized to generate reports for executive management,
resulting in complete overhaul of project status reporting.
Senior Quality Assurance – Technology & Operations Services, 2011-2012
Executed quality inspections in a software development environment to ensure compliance to company policies,
processes, and standards. Orchestrated design and implementation of action plans for projects to correct findings
noted during audits.
Key Accomplishments:
 Achieved improved working relations between software development and quality insurance through skillful
communication and delivery of audit findings.
 Engineered new metrics tool to track audit metrics and automatically generate reports for executive
management while successfully reducing time required by 60%.
General Dynamics: Advanced Information Systems, Bloomington, MN 2009 to 2011
Senior Engineer/Scientist - Quality
Conducted quality inspections in an engineering and manufacturing environment to ensure compliance to
company policies, processes, standards, and contracts. Developed internal quality audit schedule to ensure all
areas audited within 2-year span. Produced metrics on audits conducted over 4-year period to find trends and
develop Quality Process Performance Objectives for improvement of internal audit program.
Key Accomplishments:
 Scheduled audits on multi-million dollar defense contracts to include strict quality requirements of nuclear
devices.
 Led tests on new audit database involving SQL Server and Access, earning status as Subject Matter Expert
and becoming instrumental in locating and correcting errors.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
BAE Systems: Land & Armaments, Fridley, MN 2005 to 2009
Software/Hardware Quality Engineer
Organized yearly internal and external audits. Orchestrated and executed audits in preparation for CMMI
assessment, achieving CMMI Level 3. Achieved increased efficiency of communication between the quality team
and software development group. Spearheaded team in project to uncover and rectify inefficiencies that was
costing company $7M.
Key Accomplishments:
 Developed new and updated existing quality assurance plans for multi-million dollar defense contracts, with a
focus on delivering the highest quality results within limited resources and an aggressive schedule and budget.
 Facilitated discussion among and collaborated with quality team, software development group, and clients
during software testing and including final qualification testing on a $331M defense contract.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Science, Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, General Science – Computer Based, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
Associate of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology, Community College of the Air Force
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Introduction to Capability Maturity Model Integration V1.2, Certified
New Quality & Environmental Internal Auditor Training, Certified
Software Testing – An Integrated Approach/Test Case Design, Certified, US Professional Development Institute
Engineering an Effective Software Measurement Program, Certified, Software Engineering Institute
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Platforms: MATLAB, Unix (MPRAS/Solaris), DOORS VAX/VMS, Alpha Systems
Tools: Quality Center, Clarity, MR-WIN6530, Tandem-BASE24, Paragon Application Systems, Rational
ClearQuest/Clearcase, SharePoint
Languages/Processes: FORTRAN, DELPHI, Visual Basic/VBA, Agile Methodology, Development Lifecycle,
Capability Maturity Module Integration (CMMI)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Senior Member
ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer