Gary
Bass, PMP
512-913-1521
Austin,
TX
linkedin.com/in/gary-bass
www.garymichaelbass.com/Gary_Bass_Resume.pdf
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Seasoned
Software Development Engineer in Test well-versed in architecting frameworks,
creating validation vision,
developing
strategies, influencing direction, implementing methodologies, establishing
best practices, driving process
improvements,
owning test responsibilities, engaging stakeholders, presenting results, and
evangelizing successes.
Numerous
active certifications encompass Agile, PMP, CCNP, CompTIA, AWS, Azure, GCP, and
Kubernetes. Diverse
company
experiences span IBM, Ixia, Dell, Newgistics, Pitney Bowes, and TippingPoint.
Accomplished Toastmaster.
SKILLSETS
AND ACTIVE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP),
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS),
Project Management Professional (PMP®), Advanced
Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM),
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS
Certified Solutions Architect – Professional,
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS). Certified
Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD),
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Google
Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Developer
technical
project manager (15 years), test architect (10 years), software validation lead
(10 years),
release
manager (10 years), lab technician team leader (10 years), data center designer
(5 years)
Python,
Java, C#, JavaScipt, C, C++, BASH, SQL, React, .Net, HTML, CSS, Git, GitHub, SDLC,
CI/CD, Wireshark,
Selenium,
JUnit, JMeter, NUnit, API, REST, Postman, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code,
Eclipse, IntelliJ, WebStorm,
Docker,
Kubernetes, TeamCity, Octopus, Agile, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, NGFW, IPS,
JSON, XML, IPv4, IPv6, CIDR
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in
Electrical Engineering, Purdue University
Bachelor
of Science in Computer and Electrical Engineering, Purdue University
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Pitney
Bowes: Software
Development Engineer in Test Austin, TX October 2019 – October
2024
·
Owned
all facets of new client provisioning test from validation to packaging to
deployment to prod verification
·
Developed
Selenium framework to simulate facility operator process and validate shipping
label induction
·
Created
Python Postman application utilizing API calls to generate and validate shipping
labels on demand
·
Automated
test processes for validating customer provisioning reducing test time from
hours to minutes
·
Maintained
QA environment including database replication, software updates, and Windows
debugging
·
Led
all QA engineers in consistently finding and resolving over 100 issues per year
for seven consecutive years
·
Established
best practices, defined scope, managed SDLC, negotiated schedules, and streamlined
processes
·
Utilized
TeamCity, Octopus, Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL, SQL SMS, .NET, TFS, Fiddler, and
PowerShell
Newgistics/Pitney
Bowes: Build
Engineer & Release Manager Austin, TX
September 2014 - October 2019
·
Drove
all aspects of biweekly parcel division software releases to upgrade production
for nine facilities
·
Owned
BitBucket and GitHub code repositories and managed all branching and merging
responsibilities
·
Configured
end-to-end test solutions encompassing applications, SQL, BizTalk, Informatica,
and Oracle
·
Ensured
on-time quality deployments of negotiated release components and led area with
97% pass rate
·
Collaborated
with IT and Development in the analysis, reproduction and resolution of
production issues
·
Utilized
Agile Scrum methodology including sprints, stand-ups, demos, retrospectives,
and backlog groomings
Ixia via Randstad
Technologies: Network Software QA
Engineer
Austin, TX May 2014 – August
2014
·
Validated
Ixia NTO 7300 network appliance (7U chassis for 10GbE network monitoring,
routing, and filtering)
·
Executed
and modified Tcl and Java automation scripts for testing network device
·
Utilized
development environment including TortoiseSVN, Eclipse, Maven, and Jenkins
·
Generated
test packet traffic with Ixia IxLoad and IxNetwork to vary IP/MAC address,
VLAN, Ethertype, etc.
·
Performed
packet inspection using Wireshark to verify expected network device behavior
·
Evaluated
QA lab and created detailed lab reorganization proposal including tasks,
schedule, and headcount
HP via Insight Global: Network Security QA Software Developer Austin, TX November 2013 – May 2014
·
Validated
the HP/TippingPoint NGFW (S3020F/S8005F/S8010F) for network security
functionality
·
Developed
GUI automation using HP QuickTest Pro and VBscript to create, read, update, and
delete fields
·
Used
tcpreplay and tcpdump in a Linux environment for packet generation and
Wireshark to validate results
·
Wrote
Python and JavaScript scripts to create extended network traffic and summarize
overnight test results
·
Created
test cases to evaluate GUI testing features and functionality of Selenium versus
HP QuickTest Pro
Dell Inc.: Project Manager for Enterprise
System Test Round Rock, TX
November 2006 – May 2013
·
Owned
system test for enterprise-class semi-annual bundled releases of hardware and
software
·
Created
and communicated status (both written and oral) to executive management for
weekly meetings
·
Architected
complete customer-like datacenter including blade systems, software, networking,
and storage
·
Led
team of seven lab technicians in deploying a customer-like data center and
executing customer test cases
·
Tested
Windows and Linux servers utilizing SQL, MySQL, Apache, IIS, Exchange, iSCSI, and
Fibre Channel
·
Created
employee performance reviews for managers and provided constructive feedback
for growth
·
Presented
to customers in Dell’s Executive Briefing Center on validation and “creating
customer confidence”
·
Scoped
and tested PowerEdge-Cloud with Technical Support personnel (received
corporate-level award)
·
Designed
and directed creation of Bangalore Enterprise System Test facility (received
corporate-level award)
·
Responsible
for researching and purchasing $1,000,000 annually in lab equipment
·
Led
Agile Scrum software automation team to develop Python-based solution to load
OSes and install apps
·
Hosted
EST lab tours for customers, showcasing the lab, providing insights, and
cultivating candid feedback
IBM-Austin: Functionality Test Owner & Tools
Developer
Austin, TX March 2003 – November 2006
·
Owned
system-level testing of SAS and SCSI hard drives on the RS/6000 platform
·
Created
and communicated status (both written and oral) to executive management for
weekly meetings
·
Verified
Ethernet, SCSI, iSCSI and Fibre Channel devices on Unix (AIX) and Linux (Red
Hat and Novell)
·
Developed
C language programs and Korn shell scripts utilized by the entire lab to test
storage subsystems
IBM-Austin: System Test Owner for IBM p630 Workstation Austin, TX September
2000 – March 2003
·
Owned
all testing for the IBM p630 workstation engaging seven different
cross-functional teams
·
Created
and communicated status (both written and oral) to executive management for
weekly meetings
·
Led
team of lab technicians to verify functionality and resolve issues
IBM-Austin: Test Team Leader for System Compatibility Austin, TX May 1996 – September 2000
·
Owned
compatibility testing of three RS/6000 UNIX platforms (7025-F40, 7043P-140,
7043P-240)
·
Created
and communicated status (both written and oral) to executive management for
weekly meetings
·
Led
three different teams of lab technicians implementing and testing system
configurations
ACTIVITIES
Toastmasters
International
·
Achieved
Advanced Toastmaster Gold status (highest Toastmaster proficiency level for
public speaking)
·
Gave
70 prepared speeches and actively participated in five Toastmaster groups