Jeff's Resume

Jeff Wilsbacher
jwilsbacher AT gmail dot com
Experience Dec 2008-April 2010 Apex Systems Seaside, CA
QA Consultant for HP, working for DoD
• Automated tests for Multi-Tier, Web Services based application
• Wrote SQL scripts to create and pull Test Data
• Wrote manual for new employees
• Wrote suggestions for usability enhancements to automation tools

Oct 2007-Jan 2008 Savvion Software Santa Clara, CA

SR. QA Engineer
• Set up and ran Static Analysis tools on codebase
• Set up and ran Code Coverage analysis tools on existing unit tests (Cobertura)
• Wrote test cases and drafted documentation based on project functional requirements.
• Designed, scheduled and executed test plans.
• Wrote comprehensive bug reports.
• Worked closely with the production teams to assist in prioritizing development tasks.

Jan 2006-Oct 2007 Borland Software Scotts Valley, CA
QA and Internationalization Manager
• Managed Waterfall to Agile process change.
• Simultaneously shipped English, Japanese, French and German release of JBuilder 2007.
• Managed QA resources for JBuilder 2007 (on Eclipse).
• Hired, trained, and handled scheduling for full time and intern QA employees.
• Shaped Agile process for JBuilder 2007 product.
• Wrote test cases and draft documentation based on project functional requirements.
• Developed bug reports and build testing for regression issues.
• Worked with engineering to prioritize development tasks
• Worked with engineering to expedite defect resolution and ensure submission of solid deliverables.
• Coordinated and managed field tests.
• Created and managed objectives for employees.
Oct1999-Jan 2006 Borland Software Scotts Valley, CA
QA Engineer
• QA test planning, test writing and implementation for initial JME Nokia, Sun and Siemens Mobile Set releases
• Managed usability testing and research.
• Tested on Linux, Solaris, Macintosh and Windows platforms
• Assisted Build engineers with ANT/Python build scripts
• Wrote Python scripts to generate Java code (for compiler testing)
• Wrote, maintained and executed test plans and test suites for JBuilder 2 through JBuilder 2006: compiler, build system (including Ant support subsystem), refactoring, mobile set, editor, install, archive wizard, team refactoring, and peer 2 peer editing.
• Interviewed QA Candidates, mentored and managed interns.
• Initiated, organized and led usability testing and research.
• Interviewed new QA candidates.
• Regularly assisted and received feedback from users and Technical Support.
Jun1995-Oct 1999 Borland Software Scotts Valley, CA
QA Intern
• Repaired and examined failing automated test cases for Paradox for Windows (written in OPAL, SQL, and WinRunner.
• Wrote and executed black box Tests scripts for JBuilder
Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
• AA Art History/Studio Art
University California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
• BS Computer Science (incomplete)
Cooper U, San Francisco, CA
• Certificate in Interaction Design (all coursework complete, awaiting test completion)
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
• Certificate in Technical Writing
• Certificate in Project Management (ongoing)

Skills
Java, Black Box Testing, Linux, XML(Ant), Python, Grey Box Testing, OS X, SQL, HTML, Test Planning and Development, Windows, Usability Research, Technical Writing, Meeting coordination, Leadership