VU Study: Aug 4, 2011

Thursday, August 4, 2011

[Outsource:54123] US-CA-Sunnyvale: Lead Software QA Engineer

US-CA-Sunnyvale: Lead Software QA Engineer
To apply for this position, please visit this Website.
http://sqa.fyicenter.com/jobs/99667571_Lead_Software_QA_Engineer.html
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Date: 02-Aug-2011

Software QA Engineer

Responsibilities: - Define, develop test plans, test cases and other
QA assessments for testing the Application Catalog - Participate in
all aspects of testing, including functional, regression, and black
box testing as required. - Develop automated testing systems using
commercial tools - Manage assigned projects and provide resource
planning, manage and resolve issue that impact testing effort - Able
to work independently and provide leadership to a team of ~5 QA
engineers - Work closely with Development and QA engineers and ensure
the software development process has a high level of quality

Skills: - Demonstrate ability to work with Development, Project
Management and Peers - Good understanding of software development and
writing tools - Experience writing White box test cases for Web
Services using Java and JUnit - Familiar with Linux and Windows
Operating Systems - Experience with Automation and Development
technologies including Java, J2EE, mySQL and Perl - Comfortable
testing and leveraging automated and API frameworks - Experience
working in a cross functional team that is well integrated with
Development - Ability to pick up new technical skills and apply them
immediately - Good analytical and problem solving skills - Ability to
juggle multiple tasks - Excellent written and verbal communications
skills

Experience: - Minimum of 5 Years as a Developer, QA Engineer or White
Box Engineer

Education: - BSc, EE or equivalent degree

Thank you,
Team SQAFYI - Software QA Resource FYI
http://sqa.fyicenter.com

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[Outsource:54123] Mainframe Tester in IOWA City, IA

Hi Partner,

We are looking for Mainframe Tester.

Position: - Mainframe Tester
Location: Iowa City - Iowa
Duration: 6 months
Sure- shot placement, Immediate interview
Minimum Requirement:-
1. Should have worked on IBM Mainframe
2. Should have mainframe testing skills.
3. Should have all the testing skills.
Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Thanks & Regards,
Khan Firoz
Manager - Resourcing
Infinite Computing Systems
Cedar Rapids, IA
319-892-3186 ext. 229
Fax: 319-297-7540
Fkhan@infinite-usa.com
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[Outsource:54122] US-CA-SantaClara: SR. SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

US-CA-SantaClara: SR. SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER
To apply for this position, please visit this Website.
http://sqa.fyicenter.com/jobs/99667544_SR__SOFTWARE_QA_ENGINEER.html
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Date: 04-Aug-2011

SR. SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES: - Testing Camera Module design / operation, CMOS
image sensor technology, Lens operation, and other implementations of
cameras into mobile products. - Maintain and execute driver sanity
test plan on a daily basis. - On demand full sanity, partial
comprehensive testing and verification of bug fixes. - Help with bug
triage and point to build and functional failures. - Ad hoc testing of
Camera based Android applications. - Regression of customer issues on
hardware / software platforms, bugs triage is a major part of this
effort. - Set up and maintain test system infrastructures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - 5+ years of Software QA experience or
equivalent. - Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking. -
Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Experience with
Android and ARM hardware. - Familiarity with Camera Module Design /
Operation knowledge and testing a plus. - Familiarity with CMOS image
sensor technology, lens operation, knowledge of implementation of
cameras into mobile products a plus. - Familiarity with Image Signal
Processing a definite plus. - Familiarity with Baseband Testing a
plus. - Familiarity with Mobile / Tablet Application Testing a plus. -
Experience with SDLC, SW Dev a plus. - Hands on experience with
hardware and software configuration a plus.

Thank you,
Team SQAFYI - Software QA Resource FYI
http://sqa.fyicenter.com

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[Outsource:54121] US-UT-SaltLake: Software Tester - QA

US-UT-SaltLake: Software Tester - QA
To apply for this position, please visit this Website.
http://sqa.fyicenter.com/jobs/99667534_Software_Tester___QA.html
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Date: 04-Aug-2011

Software Tester - QA

looking for passionate, experienced testers to join our software
development teams. Be part of a highly collaborative environment where
developers, testers and the business work together as a team to
deliver the best possible software using agile development and testing
methods.

Requirements: The ideal candidate must have:

# 2+ years of Software testing experience in functional, negative,
regression, integration, performance and acceptance testing. # 2+
years of experience using SQL. # 1 - 2 years of experience using Unix.
# 2+ years of experience with automated testing tools such as
Selenium, WebDriver, JMeter. Fit/FitNesse, SoapUI, Watir, or similar.
# Excellent verbal and written communication skills. # Ability to work
with developers, project managers and business analysts to ensure that
quality testing is an integral part of every project. # Experience
with leading testing efforts on integrated teams and developing and
implementing sound testing methodologies. # Excellent debugging and
troubleshooting skills using tools such as WireShark, Firebug, Web
Developer, etc. # Experience with defect tracking systems such as
Jira. # Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or
similar technical field.

Nice to have:

# 1 - 2 years of development experience in Java. # Experience testing
web services. # Experience working in an Agile environment, preferably
scrum.

Thank you,
Team SQAFYI - Software QA Resource FYI
http://sqa.fyicenter.com

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Re: [discussion_vu] جرمنی سے ایک نصیحت آموز سبق

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On 8/4/11, CoooL <asad.coool786@gmail.com> wrote:
> oo Janab app kidar thay purnay waqat yaad dila diye......first of al tell me
> how r u?wats going on now days....
>
> dear jo dil hai samjooo mera maksad tha aik chota sa msg dena so day diya
> jis nay sabq lena tha lay liya...ab tankeed ho na kuch aur koi faraq nai
> para hai.....
>
> 2011/8/4 Zeeshan Meer <mc070401762@vu.edu.pk>
>
>> @ cool tankeed to app be ker rahay ho yahe to masla hay kudh ko thekh
>> kerna chatay he nahi hain hum aur dosri baat rahi jis kay pass hay wo
>> Allah nay osay diya hay ab wo kise ko day ya na day os ka amal hay hum
>> badgumani kuon karain jis kay pas nahi wo sabar karay masla ya hay jis
>> kay pas nahi wo hasd ke aag main jal bun raha hay kay myray pa skuon
>> nahi is kay pas kuon hay loogon say umeedain chor to sare qoom he
>> mangte zahneyat ke ho gaee hay
>>
>>
>> On 8/3/11, Nisa malik <bc070400208@vu.edu.pk> wrote:
>> > u right
>> >
>> > 100%
>> > hahahah
>> >
>> > 2011/8/3 CoooL <asad.coool786@gmail.com>
>> >
>> >> app bataoo kesay coool howa ja sakta hia....garmiyoo k mosuam
>> main.hahaha
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> 2011/8/3 Nisa malik <bc070400208@vu.edu.pk>
>> >>
>> >>> Garmi ka aser ho gia h
>> >>> hahahah
>> >>> vessay
>> >>> correct bola u sb
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> 2011/8/3 CoooL <asad.coool786@gmail.com>
>> >>>
>> >>>> aik tu mjy yahan ki awam ki zara samj nai ati......itna tang aa gaya
>> >>>> hoon
>> >>>> yahan k logo se mera bas nai chalta warna yahan aik din na rahoon...
>> >>>>
>> >>>> ham log jinoo nay kabi rizak ki kadar nai ki jis ki pass zayda hota
>> hai
>> >>>> bas wo apay alwa kuch nai sochta hai khud sakoon se hai dosroo ki
>> >>>> kaya
>> >>>> fikar...aur ham log behis karnay main itnay teez hain aur amal karnay
>> >>>> main
>> >>>> itnay buray.......
>> >>>> lakin in choti choti khaniyoon main sab k liye aik sabq chupa howa
>> hota
>> >>>> hai jis nay lena hota hai wo lay leta hai aur jis nay tankeed karni
>> hoti
>> >>>> hai
>> >>>> sirf bakwas keh kar iss hakeekat ko tassleem karnay se inka kar deta
>> >>>> hai........baqi app khud samjdar hain...kaya theak hai kaya ghlat
>> >>>> hai......
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> 2011/8/3 Shaheen <mc080402128@vu.edu.pk>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> aur pher yeh keh bator example b un ka tazkira bardy fakhr sy karty
>> >>>>> hein
>> >>>>> apny deen ki talemat ko propogate b tu ni karty na
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>> >>> SO yah mat socho k zindagi mn kitny
>> >>> pal hein yah socho k aik pal mein kitni
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>> >> باقی رہ جاۓ گا
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>> >> اور مشقت کی وجہ سے نیکی مت چھوڑو کیوں کہ مشقت ختم ہو جاۓ گی پر
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> لذّت کی وجہ سے گناہ مت کرو کیوں کہ لذّت ختم ہو جاۓ گی پر گناہ
> باقی رہ جاۓ گا
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[Outsource:54120] DB2 DBA - (Please Send Your Resumes to Steve@datagrp.com)

Please send resumes to Steve@datagrp.com

DB2 DBA

Location: Moline, IL

Duration: 12 months

Rate: $ALAP

Skills required:

Client is looking for a Distributed DB2 DBA for Moline. This will be a long term position. DBA Resources skilled in distributed DB2 (DB2-LUW), to work directly with key application development teams on database administration tasks during the development cycle. Work during US hours with the application team

Please let me know if you have any question

Steve Edward

Data Group Inc.

Certified Minority Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) & Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

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[Outsource:54118] IT Project Manager - (Please Send Your Resumes to Steve@datagrp.com)

Please send resumes to Steve@datagrp.com

Title:

Sr Project Manager

Location:

St Louis MO

Duration:

12 months

Skill set/Keywords:

Project management skills

Job Type:

Contract

Number of Positions:

2

Total Experience:

Senior Level - 6-10yrs

US Experience:

1-3yrs

Job Details:

- The client is looking for experienced I.T. project managers to assist with several projects. This position could involve managing one large or several smaller projects in a variety of areas.

Major Responsibilities:
• Facilitate project initiation, scoping, and planning.
• Assist in developing the business case for projects.
• Provide project management for assigned projects.
• Build and maintain project execution plan/charter, including approach, scope, tasks, duration, work effort, dependencies, budget, planning assumptions, risk profile, team structuring, staffing, resource allocation, and deliverable definitions.
• Anticipate and resolve issues and risks.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate PMO and steering committee leadership.
• Adhere to the project's communication plan and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements including communication of project status to all project stakeholders including steering committees and executives.
• Measure project progress against agreed upon objectives and success criteria.
• Perform financial oversight and analysis.
• Ensure adherence to established project management standards and tools.
• Coach, mentor and manage project team members as needed.

Required Experience and Skills:
• Bachelors degree.
• 10 or more years of IT or business experience.
• 5 or more years of project management experience.
• Proven leadership and influence skills including the ability to influence when there is no direct reporting relationship.
• Experience in managing medium to large sized projects across multiple disciplines and/or teams.
• Knowledge or understanding of software development lifecycle principles and methodologies.
• Ability to build networks and relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Superior negotiation skills.
• Strong team orientation, collaboration skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong results orientation.
• Expertise in defining and improving processes.
• Ability to make difficult decisions and to involve others sufficiently in the decision-making process.

Desired skills/education/experience/attributes (ideal candidate):
• Project Management certification.
• Experience leading large projects or programs across multiple countries/functions.

Please let me know if you have any question

Steve Edward

Data Group Inc.

Certified Minority Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) & Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

[Outsource:54118] Vendor Manager - (Please Send Your Resumes to Steve@datagrp.com)

Please send resumes to Steve@datagrp.com

Title:

Vendor Manager

Location:

St Louis MO

Duration:

12 months

Skill set/Keywords:

Vendor management skills

Job Type:

Contract

Total Experience:

Senior Level - 5-10yrs

US Experience:

1-3yrs

Job Details:

- Vendor Manager (VM) will be responsible for leading the management of Monsanto's strategic and collaborative vendors.
- This role will build vendor relationships, drive operational excellence, collaborate on Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and partner with internal teams to positively impact the client-vendor experience.
- The VM will have a proven background successfully managing vendors in a fast paced high volume environment.
- This person will facilitate strategic vendor interactions on innovative and technological proposals—including proposals to business processes, products and services.
- The primary focus will be to continue developing relationships that fosters a collaborative teaming environment amongst Monsanto and their external vendors.

Responsibilities include:
• Own the full cycle vendor management process including establishing a Monsanto VMO Model incorporating VMO best practices.
• Champion and facilitate Monsanto's Annual Vendor Forum.
• Perform vendor scorecarding and performance management.
• Facilitate communication between the Vendor Relationship Manager (VRM), Monsanto's Subject Matter Expert (SME), Vendor's Account Executive (AE) and IT Procurement.
• Create and ensure bi-annual updates to vendor profiles.
• Coordinate, facilitate and administer the VRM Quarterly Roundtable Session.
• Generate and execute quarterly vendor communication packets.
• Facilitate Vendor Deep Dive and Vendor Roadmap sessions.
• Develop and administer vendor guidelines and common tools/templates that collaborate and incorporate with procurement team's directive.
• Review and routinely audit vendor SLAs to ensure appropriate products/services are adhered to as agreed.
• Coordinate / communicate vendor training, seminar, and curriculum offerings that support Monsanto's roadmap or internal resources.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for Vendor Management Program that drive efficiencies and relationship building.

Required Skills:
• 5+ years of recent experience as a Vendor Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, or another related title in a fast paced environment.
• Experience in implementing and executing of Vendor Management Office (VMO) practices.
• Ability to form relationships with all levels within IT organization(s) internal business partners and external vendors.
• Ability to influence others (both internal and external) and move toward a mutually beneficial vision or goal.
• Ability to develop, present and deliver internal and external communications.
• Experience building performance measurement tools for measuring vendor effectiveness.
• Strong written and communications skills (especially in support of external vendor communications).
• Strong analytic and decision making abilities.
• Bachelor degree in Business or IT-related field.
• Superior skills in PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and SharePoint.

Desired Experience:
• Familiarity with project management tools and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Master degree in Business or IT-related field.
• PMP.
• Six Sigma.
• Member of IAOP.

Please let me know if you have any question

Steve Edward

Data Group Inc.

Certified Minority Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) & Small Business Enterprise (SBE)


*Title:*	Sr Project Manager
*Location:*	St Louis MO
*Duration:*	12 months
*Skill set/Keywords:*	Project management skills
*Job Type:*	Contract
*Number of Positions:*	2
*Total Experience:*	Senior Level - 6-10yrs
*US Experience:*	1-3yrs
*Job Details:*	- The client is looking for experienced I.T. project managers to assist with several projects. This position could involve managing one large or several smaller projects in a variety of areas. Major Responsibilities: • Facilitate project initiation, scoping, and planning. • Assist in developing the business case for projects. • Provide project management for assigned projects. • Build and maintain project execution plan/charter, including approach, scope, tasks, duration, work effort, dependencies, budget, planning assumptions, risk profile, team structuring, staffing, resource allocation, and deliverable definitions. • Anticipate and resolve issues and risks. • Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate PMO and steering committee leadership. • Adhere to the project's communication plan and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements including communication of project status to all project stakeholders including steering committees and executives. • Measure project progress against agreed upon objectives and success criteria. • Perform financial oversight and analysis. • Ensure adherence to established project management standards and tools. • Coach, mentor and manage project team members as needed. Required Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree. • 10 or more years of IT or business experience. • 5 or more years of project management experience. • Proven leadership and influence skills including the ability to influence when there is no direct reporting relationship. • Experience in managing medium to large sized projects across multiple disciplines and/or teams. • Knowledge or understanding of software development lifecycle principles and methodologies. • Ability to build networks and relationships at all levels of the organization. • Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. • Superior negotiation skills. • Strong team orientation, collaboration skills, and interpersonal skills. • Strong results orientation. • Expertise in defining and improving processes. • Ability to make difficult decisions and to involve others sufficiently in the decision-making process. Desired skills/education/experience/attributes (ideal candidate): • Project Management certification. • Experience leading large projects or programs across multiple countries/functions.


*Title:*	*Vendor Manager*
*Location:*	St Louis MO
*Duration:*	12 months
*Skill set/Keywords:*	Vendor management skills
*Job Type:*	Contract
*Total Experience:*	Senior Level - 5-10yrs
*US Experience:*	1-3yrs
*Job Details:*	- Vendor Manager (VM) will be responsible for leading the management of Monsanto's strategic and collaborative vendors. - This role will build vendor relationships, drive operational excellence, collaborate on Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and partner with internal teams to positively impact the client-vendor experience. - The VM will have a proven background successfully managing vendors in a fast paced high volume environment. - This person will facilitate strategic vendor interactions on innovative and technological proposals—including proposals to business processes, products and services. - The primary focus will be to continue developing relationships that fosters a collaborative teaming environment amongst Monsanto and their external vendors. Responsibilities include: • Own the full cycle vendor management process including establishing a Monsanto VMO Model incorporating VMO best practices. • Champion and facilitate Monsanto's Annual Vendor Forum. • Perform vendor scorecarding and performance management. • Facilitate communication between the Vendor Relationship Manager (VRM), Monsanto's Subject Matter Expert (SME), Vendor's Account Executive (AE) and IT Procurement. • Create and ensure bi-annual updates to vendor profiles. • Coordinate, facilitate and administer the VRM Quarterly Roundtable Session. • Generate and execute quarterly vendor communication packets. • Facilitate Vendor Deep Dive and Vendor Roadmap sessions. • Develop and administer vendor guidelines and common tools/templates that collaborate and incorporate with procurement team's directive. • Review and routinely audit vendor SLAs to ensure appropriate products/services are adhered to as agreed. • Coordinate / communicate vendor training, seminar, and curriculum offerings that support Monsanto's roadmap or internal resources. • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for Vendor Management Program that drive efficiencies and relationship building. Required Skills: • 5+ years of recent experience as a Vendor Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, or another related title in a fast paced environment. • Experience in implementing and executing of Vendor Management Office (VMO) practices. • Ability to form relationships with all levels within IT organization(s) internal business partners and external vendors. • Ability to influence others (both internal and external) and move toward a mutually beneficial vision or goal. • Ability to develop, present and deliver internal and external communications. • Experience building performance measurement tools for measuring vendor effectiveness. • Strong written and communications skills (especially in support of external vendor communications). • Strong analytic and decision making abilities. • Bachelor degree in Business or IT-related field. • Superior skills in PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and SharePoint. Desired Experience: • Familiarity with project management tools and phases of the project lifecycle. • Master degree in Business or IT-related field. • PMP. • Six Sigma. • Member of IAOP.

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