Robert Amato

Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer

October 2011 to March 2013

Responsible for development and execution of third party qualification program; interoperability testing
including hardware and independent software qualifications; Establish performance baseline and create
configurations to maximize performance to meet customer requirements. Creation, and execution of certification procedures; reporting tracking and troubleshooting of defects. Frequent interaction with
strategic partners and customers; Continuous status reporting to Senior management on high profile
situations.
● Qualified 20 independent software vendors exceeding MBO by 25%
● Defined Tape Library certification process, including 3 distinct levels of certification
● Developed new hire orientation program to fast track new team members

Quality Engineer Consultant

October 2010 to August 2011

Formulated an automation strategy for GTECH UK webservices project. Gathered requirements, evaluated
automation framework, and executed the test automation development that received high accolades from the customer and GTECH management; Tackled continual customer support queries; Defined QA test
cases and organized team test execution with continuous reporting on progress.
● Devised automation of webservices messaging with SOAP UI and SOAP UI PRO to simulate
production scenarios
● Created system start-up scripts utilizing Unix shell scripting
● Implemented accounting balance automation of GTECH systems in the UK
● Educated teams on other projects with how to utilize automation tools for greater efficiencies
● Program Data driven testing scripts that place thousands of wagers in less than hour saving weeks over manual processes

Lead Quality Engineer

November 2008 to July 2010

Spearhead testing of JAVA and C++ Applications for publication content on iPad, Sony Reader, Barns &
Noble Nook, and web platforms; Lead creation and maturity of QA department by defining best practices and ensuring QA processes are followed. Assist with hire and on boarding and training of new QA staff
resulting in a department supporting multiple development projects.
● Automated tests for moving data from production environment to test environment using Unix shell
scripts and SQL
● Developed SQL with SVN version control that was used for production reporting and to verified
back-end database testing results
● Implemented and defined Agile processes for QA
● Administrator of Rally used for authoring and tracking of test cases, defects, developer work
product, and user stories
● Administrator of QA Unix servers, running JBoss, responsible for installing builds from cruise control and brining up and maintaining systems
● Scrummaster leading daily stand ups and facilitating discussions of schedule and critical blocking
items
● Gather requirements and evaluate and select automation tools, write and execute automation tests with Test Complete
● Focal point for all database changes and installations in QA
● Develop curriculum and teach training courses on materials that I was a subject matter expert
● Capacity planning and aligning QA resources to match skills and priorities
● Debug systems by capturing logs, data files and performing tests isolating fail condition
● Test XML and SVG content produced by writing compares and reading XML files

Quality Engineer II

July 2003 to November 2008

Lead global QA teams in the gaming industry that implemented contracts domestically and abroad;
Responsible for creation and execution of Test Plans and Test Cases in Quality Center with requirements
tracked in caliber all under CMMI Level 4, Waterfall process; Performed Quality Assurance roll of system
wide conversion from competitors systems and warranty support batches
● Automated PA Lottery business processes using vscript reducing testing cycle time.
● Change direction of failing Jamaica Lottery conversion through revised test team strategy
● Piloted confluence Wiki pages to communicate critical information
● Winner of innovation award of Global defect tracking system.
● Performance testing of lottery systems required to perform 300,000 transactions per minute and send to cut rates of 2.5 seconds
● Presenter of technology demonstrations to senior staff and lottery evaluators during contract bids to demonstrating GTECH technology superiority
● Participate in formal inspection as moderator, reader, author, scribe of project work products
including requirements, software design, test plans, and test scripts

IT Engineer/ Honors Physics Teacher

September 2002 to May 2003

Server administrator and network management. Responsible for curriculum development and education of static physics, dynamic physics, electro-magnetism, and nuclear physics.
● Improve server efficiency through consolidation resulting in maintenance reduction

Quality Engineer

September 1998 to July 2002

Developed and executed test plans for network equipment, performing automated testing, functionality
testing, performance testing, environmental/compliance testing
● Rapid identification of high level hardware issues through automation innovation, resulting in faster
customer deliveries
● Increase requirements coverage with automation of tests, removing risk of un-tested components