Personal details
Name : James McCann Nationality : British Location : Middlesex Telephone : 07973-752083 E-mail : jamesmc@globalnet.co.uk
Educational history
o 09/73 - 12/77 Bemrose Grammar School, Derby, Derbyshire.
o 03/78 - 05/79 Ilkeston Grammar School, Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
o 09/79 - 07/80 Derby College of Further Education, Derby, Derbyshire.
o G.C.E. 'O' levels in :- Mathematics and English Language.
o City and Guilds 752 :- Operating Department Assistant.
Work experience (in reverse chronological order - i.e. most recent first)
03/00-08/00 LOCALIZATION TEST DESIGNER with Rubric Europe Ltd., Berkhamsted
o Wrote suite of localization tests for RealJukeBox(Plus), which was being localized into nine languages
including four Double-Byte character set;
o Designed a Test Script Generator for standardising the GUI localization testing;
o Managed the handling, progression and reporting of errors found;
o Designed a Bug Database for tracking the errors / issues;
o One extension accepted.
06/98-02/00 Y2K / MILLENNIUM TEST ANALYST with various organisations
o Private, non-contract work, providing Millennium Test Experience to small / medium sized companies;
o Reviewing Y2K compliance procedures and advising on improvements;
o Designing Y2K tests which cater for all roll-over conditions.
05/97-05/98 TEST DEVELOPMENT ANALYST / MILLENNIUM TEST DESIGNER with RCP Consultants, Didcot
o Designed suite of Millennium tests for a Foreign Exchange dealing system;
o Designed Y2K BIOS tests which catered for all roll-over conditions;
o Managed execution and recording of tests / results;
o Managed Millennium Compliance certification;
o One extension accepted, further offer declined.
01/97-05/97 INTEGRATION / SUPPORT & SYSTEM TEST TEAM LEADER with BICC Cables, Hemel Hempstead
o Defined and implemented the Testing and Release strategy for a Windows 95/NT based Cable Design and
Enquiry matching system, including setting up the test environment;
o Supported the Software Development Project Manager in planning, scheduling and reporting activities;
o Led team responsible for all aspects of system integration, test and release of software;
o Defined, set up and managed the support and help desk together with administration of software issues
database;
o Re-wrote and updated the test plan; build; integration and release procedures;
o Re-specified and upgraded the database used for recording and reporting the problems/issues.
o Permanent position offered, but declined.
12/96-01/97 SOFTWARE TESTER with Protek, Maidenhead
o System tested the GUI of a cable system layout designer.
o Return contracts offered, but declined.
06/96-12/96 SOFTWARE TESTING with Zergo Ltd., Hemel Hempstead
o Designed the test specification for an OS/2 client/server data encryption system used by bank networks;
o Updated and managed the Issues log system (an Access database).
01/96-06/96 SOFTWARE TESTING with IBM South Bank
o System testing of a store retail system including front and back office functions;
o An OS/2 client/server application running on P133s.
08/95-12/95 SOFTWARE TESTING with Philips Medical Systems, Crawley
o System and Regression testing of a Linear Accelerator/Multi Leaf Collimator control system (Radiotherapy
equipment).
06/95-07/95 TECHNICAL AUTHOR with Microlease Ltd., Harrow
o Assisted in the data manipulation of a Test Equipment and electronic equipment catalogue.
02/95-05/95 SOFTWARE TESTING with a RailTrack agency, London
o System and Regression testing of a Windows application which controlled the bidding/offer cycle between
RailTrack and independent Train operating Companies.
09/94-01/95 SOFTWARE TESTING / QUALITY ASSURANCE with Midlands Electricity plc, Stourbridge
o Provided guidance during the establishment of testing teams for an OS/2 client/server application;
o Supported ATF - Automated Testing Facility, a GUI tester.
01/93-08/94 Various non-computer assignments including film camera operator, sound and lighting engineer.
05/91-11/92 SOFTWARE TESTER / QUALITY ASSURANCE with the Civil Aviation Authority, West Drayton.
o Part of a team testing pieces of support software used by air traffic controllers;
o Designed and updated test scripts using Microsoft Word4, Word for OS/2 and Word for Windows;
o Executed tests and reported on faults found;
o Provided regular fault reports for project management;
o Maintained test documentation as per BS5750 registration procedures.
03/90-04/90 SOFTWARE TESTER with BP Ventures Limited, Langley
o Designed and executed test scripts for a DOS based PC application;
o Reported and kept track of bugs, re-testing where necessary;
o Liased with project management to give progress reports of testing.
01/89-02/90 SOFTWARE TESTER / QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST with IBM, Warwick
o Undertook testing and QA on Personal Application System 2;
o Used OS/2 1.2 Presentation Manager on a PS/2 model 80;
o Designed and executed test scripts for testing the product's Report Generator;
o Reported and kept track of bugs, re-testing where necessary;
o Liased with development and project management to track fixing of problems and report progress of
testing.
03/88-09/88 QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST with Ashton-Tate, Henley
o Undertook testing and Quality Assurance work on Dbase IV;
o Part of team designing the text messages test plans by writing test scripts to test all the error/completion
messages;
o Had particular responsibility for the Dbase IV SQL interface, networking and protect systems;
o Liased with USA software development team;
o Designed system to monitor coverage of test script design, and used this to report progress to
management;
o Installed a 5 station network running Novell Netware 2.1;
o Used PS/2 model 80-115, Compaq Deskpro and portable 386's, Toshiba 5100 and HP LaserJet II;
o Toshiba 5100 used for weekend work at home;
o Network supervisor responsible for all network maintenance.
09/87-03/88 QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST with Lotus Development Corporation, Windsor
o Undertook testing and Quality Assurance work on Symphony version 2.0;
o Followed structured testing procedures to test all functions;
o Assessed product for ease of use and suggested improvements;
o Executed test plans using a variety of popular hardware devices;
o Liased with software development teams to co-ordinate fixing of problem areas;
o Liased with project management to give progress reports of testing;
o Updated and rewrote test plans to include tests of new features;
o Used IBM PCs, PS/2s, Compaqs, Olivetti M24SP, Toshiba 21 and 3100 and a Novell network;
o Much overtime and weekend work required.
05/87-09/87 TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONSULTANT with Fletcher Dennys Systems Limited, Richmond
o Answering customer's telephone enquiries on hardware and software problems;
o Liased with engineering and service departments where faults and/or replacements were concerned;
o Advised sales team of new packages and new versions of software;
o Advised sales team on hardware improvements and problems;
o Liased with sales team to identify customer needs in order to put together "Total Solutions".
10/86-04/87 PROJECT LEADER / PROGRAMMER with Norand U.K. Limited, Reading
o Installed a Point of Sale system into a trial site;
o Attended a two week PL/N programming course in the USA;
o Set up a host support system using a PC with related software and communications capabilities;
o Performed daily upload of customer's financial data from our POS system into the PC based host system;
o Undertook daily analysis of this data, reporting trends and possible shrinkage areas;
o Spent a further six weeks in the USA modifying POS software;
o Made redundant by American parent due to financial problems.
01/86-09/86 PRODUCT ANALYST with B & Q (Retail) Limited, Southampton
o Used computerised stock replenishment system;
o Down-loaded sales data from IBM 3090 to PC ATs;
o Controlled the ordering parameters for product lines;
o Installed IBM PCs and printers, monitors, IRMA boards (for 3270 emulation) and hard disk units;
o Installed Lotus, Ashton-Tate and other packages;
o Analysed sales figures and stock levels, producing reports and graphs;
o Gave presentations to directors and management;
o Maintained department software documentation library and asset register;
o Made redundant due to take-over bid by the Dixons group.
10/84-12/85 SELF-EMPLOYED COMPUTER OPERATOR Operating in Hampshire
o Installation of PCs and peripheral equipment such as printers, plotters and monitors;
o Advised on choice of software and installed selected software packages;
o Set up and documented databases and spreadsheets, with Dbase and Symphony including data input;
o Provided initial training and identified further training needs and availability.
Other interests
My interests include sound engineering and camera operating; flying; reading; psychology; music and travel. I have also completed several Counselling skills courses and help to provide a local counselling service, specialising in Bereavement.
Summary
o 03/00-08/00 (Contract) LOCALIZATION TEST DESIGNER - Rubric Europe Ltd., Berkhamsted
o 06/98-02/00 Y2K / MILLENNIUM TEST ANALYST with various organisations
o 05/97-05/98 (Contract) TEST DEV. ANALYST / Y2K TEST DESIGNER - RCP Consultants, Didcot
o 01/97-05/97 (Contract) INTEGRATION / SUPPORT & TEST TEAM LEADER - BICC, Hemel Hempstead
o 12/96-01/97 (Contract) SOFTWARE TESTING - Protek, Maidenhead
o 06/96-12/96 (Contract) SOFTWARE TESTING - Zergo Ltd, Hemel Hempstead
o 01/96-06/96 (Contract) SOFTWARE TESTING - IBM South Bank
o 08/95-12/95 (Contract) SOFTWARE TESTING - Philips Medical Systems, Crawley
o 06/95-07/95 (Contract) TECHNICAL AUTHOR - Microlease Ltd., Harrow
o 02/95-05/95 (Contract) SOFTWARE TESTING - a RailTrack agency, London
o 09/94-01/95 (Contract) SOFTWARE TESTING / QA - Midlands Electricity plc, Stourbridge
o 01/93-08/94 Non-computer work - camera operating, sound engineer etc.
o 05/91-11/92 (Contract) SOFTWARE TESTER / QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST - CAA
o 03/90-04/90 (Contract) SOFTWARE TESTER - BP Ventures Limited
o 01/89-02/90 (Contract) SOFTWARE TESTER / QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST - IBM
o 03/88-09/88 (Contract) QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST - Ashton-Tate
o 09/87-03/88 (Contract) QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST - Lotus Development
o 05/87-09/87 (Contract) TECHNICAL SUPPORT - Fletcher Dennys Systems
o 10/86-04/87 PROJECT LEADER / PROGRAMMER - Norand UK Limited
o 01/86-09/86 PRODUCT ANALYST - B & Q (Retail) Limited
o 10/84-12/85 SELF-EMPLOYED COMPUTER OPERATOR
Hardware : IBM PCs and compatibles, PS/2s and most client server architecture.
Software : MS Access; MS Word (Windows & OS/2); MS Excel; Lotus 1-2-3; Symphony; Freelance; Dbase; Presentation Manager; MultiMate; Framework; SuperCalc; WordPerfect; Personal Application System; Profs plus many others.
Op.systems: Windows (up to 95/98/ME/NT4); DOS (up to 6.2); OS/2 (up to 2.1).
Updated
: Monday, 04 December 2000 02:54
