Executive Vice President, Research and Development
Nov 1995 to Feb 1997

Direct Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Support functions, staff of 58 engineers and a budget of $5.8M. Under Brian's direction Segue had become known in its market segment for excellent technology and solid track record for high quality, on-time deliverables. Promote a productive work environment for collaborative Development, QA and Support with "just enough" process.

Provide Software Quality Assurance domain expertise and product management. Participate with the CTO in the requirements definition and design of Segue products including QualityWorks and SilkTest: QA Partner, QA Organizer and QA Radar.

Represent the company with industry and financial analysts, partners and customers. Key player throughout a highly successful IPO by writing the Prospectus Business Section and representing the company on the road show. Play a major role in setting company direction and policy and in evaluating opportunities for merger and acquisition. Support major sales by participating in high-level customer presentations and negotiations.

Director (Sept 1992) promoted to Vice President QA Services – Sept 1994 to Nov 1995

Started Training and Consulting Department for Segue by establishing objectives, hiring, training and motivating staff, designing courses and programs and directing implementation of services. Managed QA consulting jobs from assessment and proposal through delivery. Exceeded revenue commitments and managed a profitable P&L.

Developed Segue’s internal Quality Assurance Department by establishing test methodology and standards, attracting a highly skilled staff of test engineers and providing a climate for innovation. Many of Segue’s projects achieve 100% test automation and can be completely regressed over night. As a vendor of automated testing tools, Brian set and maintained high standards for quality.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Managed the development and implementation of an automated testing strategy for a Process Manufacturing system (now Oracle’s Manufacturing System) including regression and performance testing using a combination of commercial tools, C and shell scripts. Designed test architecture, selected tools, hired and trained staff, managed the development of test plans and scripts and integrated automated test execution into the culture and process of the QA department.

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Managed the Software Quality Assurance process and provided project management for the implementation of UNISYS Global Financial Systems. Developed test methodology, test strategy and acceptance criteria, developed test schedule for complex of interfacing systems, instructed user/analysts on development of detail test plans and scripts and coordinated test execution process. Developed automated discrepancy reporting and tracking process and system. Promoted use of technology to improve productivity by selecting and installing testing tools to support department strategies, training test team members and consulting on automated test development. Managed change management and source code control functions.

Quality Assurance - Assistant Manager

Managed unit activities and staff responsible for the development of business requirements, system design, project management and execution of test procedures for office automation systems. Provided a liaison with business community and developers. Established and maintained system controls and monitored error correction.

Technical Analyst

Developed procedures and training material for office automation systems. Wrote scripts, designed workshops and instructed class of non-technical users.

Education:

Masters of Computer Science, University of New Haven.

Bachelors of Arts, English Literature, Central Connecticut State College.

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