• PHP
• Mysql
• Joomla
• Java
• Certification: ISEB/ISTQB , ISEB/ISTQB , PRINCE2

Dec 2010 to Present ; Senior Software Testing; Allinweb, Wideside, Time4Now,  IT Consultancy;Consultant, Finance, Bank, Automotive

·       Test Automation (based on Unix script and open source) for web customer- CURRENT

·       Performance Test for Vodafone IT (Rational Performance Center)

·       Led testing on BorsaItaliana X-COM project for the Bank of Italy with the London Stock Exchange Group.

·       Led user acceptance testing for the migration from AS400 to SAP for Ferrero (NTT Data).

·       Identified methodology, implemented tools and ensured the appropriate documentation for success.

·       Managed load testing and test automation projects using HP Quick Test Professional& Load Runner.

·       Banking – Led performance and load testing on various applicationsfor Italian banks, Vodafone and Carrefour.

·       Led testing for work safety and security projects in the automotive industry.

·       Developed and managed testing for web portals for the Italian Church and a fair trade association.

·       Created and tested a web portal and a mobile banking platform using Java Seam Framework.

·       Worked on a variety of testing projects for 2 major Swiss banks: BSI and BdG.

Feb 2005 to Jan 2009; IT Manager and Test Manager Giunti Labs (Editors)

·       Created testing teams,including offshore teams;implemented appropriate tools to ensure success.

·       Collaborated with clients and colleagues to develop frameworks, documentation and test plans.

·       Managed risk and resourcing according to budgets and deadlines;highlighted and resolved issues.

·       Identified and agreed objectives; managed teams and project to ensure high quality results.

·       Managed the testing of e-learning projects for Telecom, MacKinsey, UMUC, Alcatel and GiuntiLabs.

·       Managed testing for H3G, the Italian Telephone Company, Yellow Pages and RAI TV digital television.

·       Defined a strategy; managed user acceptance, load and integration testing and business readiness tests.

·       Setup UNIX/Win test environments for the Contraves military company using Rational IBM instrumentation.

·       Managed testing for safety-critical Italian Railways CENELEC system for train schedule information.

·       Wrote technical manuals for web development training courses; trained colleagues to use software.

·       Developed an application to manage road traffic accidents for use by the town's Police Department.

Jan 2005 to Jun 2005 Project Manager; Frejus Tunnel

·       Led the maintenance of software systems used to control the Frejus Tunnel toll system.

Jun 2004 to Dec 2004 Development and Testing; European Space Agency;  Manager

·       Tested and developed applications to analyse and verify satellite data for the SMART Mission.

·       Managed a team of 2 to develop software applications using MATLAB and in-house NASA tool.

·       The application converted satellite data into a Planetary Data System (PDS) scientific standardised format.

Aug 2001 to Jun 2004 Project Manager & Test; Insurance, Finance, Automotive;  Manager

·       Setup a Microsoft Project system for the client project BPCI (Bank, Finance) to interface between software & databases.

·       Defined the Configuration Management process for Italian company LSS (LombardaSistemi e Servizi).

·       Defined and implemented the development and test environments to optimise software deployments.

·       Tested an application for Savarent(Italian car leasing company) and liaised with third party developers.

·       Tested safety-critical reporting application for train drivers, using white box testing methodology.

·       Developed & tested a system integration project for Italian customer IVECO on the cost management system.

·       Deployed a complex application to automatically load mechanical components data for automation.

·       Tested BPCI Milan Bank's home banking website manually and using automatic scripting tests

Jun 2000 to Jul 2001 Testing and Development ; Fiat, Automotive; Manager

·       Responsible for the methodology, planning, development&management of testing: AS400, factory &finance applications.

Sep 1999 to Jun 2000 Training and Testing; Department of Finance;  Manager

·       Tested the system and taught employees how to use the new Land Registry information system.

Jun 1997 to Aug 1999           Analyst, Tester and Developer       SanPaolo Bank

·       Worked with a team of 5 people to change from the national currency to the ECU and then the EURO.

·       Carried out testing and maintenance activities using IBM mainframe tools (TSO, CICS, DB2 and M&Q).

·       Developed and implemented various banking applications to manage SWIFT and other functions.

Apr 1995 to Jun 1997            Laboratory Technician                     American Multinational (AMP Spa)           

·       Used a variety of technical instruments; developed a program to automate and analyse device tests.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Certified PRINCE2 Foundation:Switzerland(2009)

ISEB/ISTQB Practitioner and Foundation Certificates in Software Testing:London(2006 &2008)

Degree in Physics:Turin University (1993)

KEY SKILLS

·       Test levels:Component Testing, Interface Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Performance and Stress Testing

·       Tools:HP Load Runner, Performance Centre, QTP, Win Runner, Rational Performance Tester, SOAP UI

·       Outstanding customer servicewith a variety of clients and colleagues, including high profile banks.

·       Testingmanager and consultancy: identifies needs; manages risk; plans & manages test activities.

·       Software development,including specialist programming knowledge, documentation and training.

·       Web development,including Joomla!Open Source CMS websites and portals for a variety of clients.

·       Strong people management: recruitment, training and management,including virtual offshore teams.

·       Very good communicationin Italian and English (verbal and written);workswith people at all levels.

·       PRINCE2 qualified to manage complex projects, including safety-critical rail, road and tunnel software.

·       Expert IT:Microsoft Office(Word&Excel), testing, and programming tools across various platforms.

ACHIEVEMENTS

·       Effectively managed testing automation project for San Paolo Italian Banks, UBI Bank, FIAT.

·       Led user, performance and load testing projects for Italian banks, RAI, Vodafone and Carrefour.

·       Managed offshore technical teams based in India to develop IT solutions on time and in budget.

·       Developed, maintained and tested safety-critical systems for tunnels, roads and railway systems.

·       Liaised with stakeholders to deliver projects to agreed quality targets, on time and in budget.

·       Developed, analysed & converted satellite data for European Space Agency's SMART Mission.

·       Led, developed and managed testing for car manufacturer Fiat to manage finance systems.

·       Tested and trained government employees to use new Land Registry information system.

·       Managed user acceptance testing for migration to SAP from AS400 for Ferrero with NTT Data.

PROGRAMMING SAMPLE CODE

I am not a full time developer, but a full time tester. Anyway, during my career I developed a LOT of code with different languages. Follow some samples, which do not exhaust all the platform and/or language I used in my career. “Plus valet passer in manibus, quam sub dubiogrus”, as to say that is quite hard to well know a languageand it’s very hard to claim to be “expert”on a lot of different languages!

C++:

1.    Combinatorial Testing Tools: http://www.opensource-combinatorial-soft-test-tools.net/index.php/download

2.    Big Number C++ library: http://www.bertadanilo.name/index.php/en/all-english-articles-menu/135-big-number-c-library

3.    Sound with C++: http://www.bertadanilo.name/index.php/en/all-english-articles-menu/123-cpp-sound-beep

4.    Cartesian Array product: http://www.bertadanilo.name/index.php/en/all-english-articles-menu/115-array-cartesian-product-cpp

Perl:

1.    On a method to reduce a generic Software Routine into a mathematical function, and possible applications for the Black Box: http://www.bertadanilo.name/index.php/en/all-english-articles-menu/124-software-black-box-test-method 

C#

1.    Simple C# windows-form program, I called it ScriptRunner, allows running test script(s) created with HP Quick Test Professional: http://www.bertadanilo.name/index.php/en/all-english-articles-menu/119-qtp-test-runner-test-automation

LINUX BASH (preferred):

1.    Code I wrote for a complete Automation Test Suite that is still under development with the actual customer, so I cannot generalize and publish it. Sample of code available on request.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Software, including own website http://www.bertadanilo.name/ , http://www.opensource-combinatorial-soft-test-tools.net/ .

Writing articles for Testing Experience, IoProgrammo

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full clean driving licence

Languages: fluent Italian and English and basic French

Member of British Computer Society (BSC)

References: available on request