Rendle C.

Taylor
Eldner1401@hotmail.com
Leander, TX 78641 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rendle-taylor/31/952/554
(775) 772-8894


Quality Assurance Engineer

A well respected, quick learning, self-directed, multi-tasked Engineer with progressive and comprehensive qualification
governing all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, while
ensuring adherence to compliance requirements. Quickly establishes and continuously nurtures positive working
relationships with stakeholders.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Agile C / C++ HTML
Integration JAVA MS Office Suite
Oracle Quality Center QA Complete
Quality Center SQL - SQL Server TFS
UNIX VMware XML CSS

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Wrote automation test scripts using UNIX Shell Scripts, reducing test cycle time by 25% on returned,
defective merchandise.
Designed and created gaming machines from scrap parts to use as database test equipment, saving
$55K per machine, validated database functionality and integrity.
Tasked with 60-day completion of planning, testing and release of point of sale (POS) software for
Fortune 500 company. Critical engineer team members reassigned before project initiated. Was
successful in meeting timely release deadline, delivering error free product to customer, independent of
team contributions.


CAREER HISTORY

Aerotek Austin, TX Jan-2013 to Aug-2014

SST Quality Assurance Tester at Wayne Under Contract
Applied Agile Methodology to drive estimates for requirements verification testing using
Team foundation Server (TFS), ensuring that QA Tasks were completed on schedule.

Created and documented hardware and software configurations using Microsoft Word and
Visio as required by test plans, reducing system configuration errors by 10%.

Collaborated with Stakeholders to create and execute test cases using QA Complete,
verifying that systems function as required.

Setup and supported Windows POS Networks, verifying that test environments were ready
for testing and systems remained operational throughout test cycle.

Wrote, modified and distributed QA Test Summary Reports to Stakeholders for review
and acceptance to maintain test procedure compliance.

Rendle C. Taylor
Eldner1401@hotmail.com
Leander, TX 78641 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rendle-taylor/31/952/554
(775) 772-8894


IGT Reno, NV Apr-1993 to Apr-2011

Gaming Systems Software Quality Assurance Engineer II - IGT
Developed and delivered training to new QA Engineers resulting in recognition for
increasing testing team productivity.

Created test case/script incorporating use cases, product design documentation and
requirements using Quality Center, verifying complete test coverage for all requirements.

Corrected and improved OSHA-detected violations for software testing environment,
mitigating OSHA penalty of $100K. As newly elected Chairman of the Corporate Safety
Committee, expanded and increased production safety.

Earned Microsoft and Six Sigma certifications, focusing on personal development.

Customer Support Engineer / Team Lead:
Supervised team of Programmers supporting the Louisiana State Lottery.
Planned and implemented timely system maintenance releases.
Tested Gaming Machines and peripherals for regulatory compliance.
Automated Par Sheet testing using Excel, reducing the test cycle time by 30%.
Supported the Queensland Lottery in Australia, communicating current site status to
management and stakeholders.
Acted as Corporate interface formatting and reporting site status to management.

Prior Relevant Experience

Community College Instructor
Created and delivered Microsoft Windows and Office course curriculum from
scratch. Presented course material using MS PowerPoint. Constructed and facilitated
timely quizzes, tests and final examinations.

Senior Network Quality Assurance Engineer
Tracked and reported current status for Beta Sites back to management and
stakeholders. Verified status for dead on arrival network storage and network
communication products returned from customer sites. Instrumental with implementing
ISO 9000.

Education and Training

Masters Software Engineering and Database Technologies - Regis University On Going
BSB/M - Business/Management - University of Phoenix
AS - LAN Support and Administration - Truckee Meadows Comm. College
UNIX Shell Programming, Six Sigma (Yellow Belt), AutoCAD, Dale Carnegie Public Speaking
Certifications: Microsoft Windows MCSE (inactive), Six Sigma Yellow Belt