Richard Marengo
65 Farm Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895

401-309-2342
hyimrich@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging opportunity in software quality assurance. I am hardworking and will prove to be an asset to the company that allows me the opportunity to thrive. I am very interested in speaking with you about your current needs and how I may be able to assist you. I look forward to speaking with you soon.



EXPERIENCE

January 2005 -

Forensic Sector Harrisville, RI

March 2010

Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Reviewed functional specifications

  • Wrote test plans for testing forensic software

  • Performed manual testing of software

  • Wrote up detailed bug reports for developers

  • Performed regression testing

May 2003 -

Rossi Engineering Lynn, MA

January 2005

Computer repair technician/Network Installer

  • Performed diagnostics and repairs for all on-site computers

  • Completed new network, and computer installs for off site customers

  • Upgraded in house computers

  • Completed Linux installs from raw source code

  • Handled all tech support calls

March 2002 -

Radio Shack Auburn, MA

May 2003

Assistant Manager

  • Performed diagnostics on computers to determine if unit could be repaired on-site, or needed to be sent to off site repair center

  • Performed all on site computer repairs

  • Upgraded and repaired all store computers

  • Responsible for employee training and education

  • Responsible for store during Managers absence

March 2000 -

Simplex Time Recorder Westminster, MA

July 2000

Quality Assurance Engineer

  • QA Engineer on a Windows NT-based software package for a fire alarm system with multiple control panels, each containing up to 1000 different interchangeable components with 7 levels of security

  • Responsible for writing all test plans for complex software package including many thousands of possible supported conditions

  • Responsible for creating test cases to ensure software package conformed to legal requirements

October 1998 -

Gateway Country Burlington, MA

October 2001

Sales and support

  • Installation and replacement of operating systems, application suites and drivers on existing machines

  • Performed hardware diagnostics, replacement, and upgrades for existing customers

  • Trained existing customers with use of hardware and software

  • Provided customer service for the Upgrade Repair Center

July 1997 -

Allmerica Financial Worcester, MA

September 1997

Quality Assurance Engineer (contractor)

  • Created new test cases, updated old test cases, and updated test client information database for upgrade of internal software package

  • Analyzed results of print testing to ensure conformance to different state laws

January 1997 -

Puma Technology Nashua, NH

April 1997

Quality Assurance Engineer (contractor)

  • Performed test cases for a software translator for inter connectivity between existing PIM applications and palmtop devices

  • Testing included GUI, functionality, and systems integration

  • Entered, tracked, closed and performed regression testing for bugs using custom bug tracking software

November 1996 -

State Street Bank Quincy, MA

January 1997

Quality Assurance Engineer (contractor)

  • Performed tests on a client/server real estate, stock, and financial holdings tracking software

  • Executed test scripts, interpreted results, and entered bugs into on-line bug tracking system

  • Tests included reporting features, GUI features, base functionality, an database integrity

February 1993 -

The New England Boston, MA

October 1996

Quality Assurance Engineer (contractor)

  • Performed tests on a client/server application for insurance company customer service

  • Wrote detailed test scripts for new features, as well as basic user documentation

  • Responsible for writing detailed reports for bug tracking

  • Assisted team members with reconfiguring systems for specific QA testing

  • Worked with SQA Robot for recording basic automated tests

SKILLS

  • Passed A+ Core Hardware Test

  • In-depth knowledge of PC components, support, troubleshooting, and repair

  • Knowledge of network architectures, and network installations

  • Familiar with BASIC and C Programming languages

  • Involved in entire quality assurance cycle from functional specification to product release

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office application suite and Access databases

OPERATING SYSTEMS

  • Windows 7

  • Windows Vista

  • Linux from scratch (installing Linux from raw source code)

  • (WinNT) Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP

  • (WinNT) Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server

  • (Win9x) Windows 95, 98, 98se and Windows ME

EDUCATION

October 2003 – May 2004 MTTI East Providence RI

Computer repair technician / Network Installer training


Algonquin Regional High School, Northboro, MA Graduated in 1993



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