THOMAS
C. VANIOTIS
Liquidnet,
Inc. • New York, NY
Liquidnet is a software company that provides an alternative trading
platform for block trading by institutional investors. It uses Java,
Python, and C++ technologies in a real-time, distributed client-server
architecture. The QA department uses a customized Python-based
Automated Testing system with unit-testing and model-based
(oracle-based) capabilities. Quality Assurance
Analyst (Dec 2004 - Present)
Responsibilities
Developing and executing system (load and capacity) test plans
Developing and documenting plans for testing production reports.
Understanding and developing tests using the FIX equities exchange
protocol.
Writing Python-based unit tests.
Writing fault tolerance tests.
Data mining and analyzing raw information from market data providers.
Documenting and reverse-engineering APIs of existing software.
Framework, Inc. • Tarrytown, NY
Framework, Inc. (now closed) was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of
America. It developed LendWare, an application for end-to-end loan
fulfillment, used by two of the top ten mortgage banking institutions.
The application includes a fully configurable scripting language,
ConfigScript, a complex back-end database and links to external
application interfaces. It is built on XML, XSLT, JavaScript,
Forte/UDS, and Java technologies. Its workflow component is
WFMC-compliant.
Quality Assurance Tester (Aug 2003 - Dec 2004)
Responsibilities
Executed manual test scripts for web-based, Windows-based, and SQL
database interfaces.
Developed and executed test plans for new features from functional
specifications.
Composed manual test scripts for acceptance,
regression, and defect testing.
Performed ad-hoc tests on new features and defects during acceptance
testing.
Represented QA department as a member of two feature teams (workflow
and fees), made up of QA, developers, and business analysts.
Tracked and entered issues using StarTeam defect tracking software.
Reviewed results from WinRunner automated tests and provided support to
automation engineers.
Learned key features of the LendWare application and basic concepts in
the mortgage banking industry.
Accomplishments
Identified and filled gaps in the regression suite for the fee
calculation feature in LendWare.
Created a regression test suite for vendor management features.
Created a new feature test suite based on the Functional Level Use Case
for the service support site feature.
Improved readability and completeness of the basic acceptance tests and
prepared them for automation.
Presented an evaluation of test case management software based on a
survey of department needs.
Identified usability issues in the workflow configuration software.
Oversaw and consulted with the engineer automating regression and
feature test scripts.
Represented the QA department as a Functional Area Representative for
the CMM Level II process improvement initiative.
Independently studied LendWare’s built-in ConfigScript
programming language.
BCGI • Westbrook, ME
BCGI is a Nasdaq-traded company headquartered in Woburn, MA. The
Westbrook office develops Voyager, an application that processes raw
cellular usage data, applies rating rules and produces bills. It also
consists of a point-of-sale application and a web-based and thin-client
front-end f or customer service requests. The application is built on
Sybase SQL, C/C++, and Cognos development tools.
Software Developer (Summers 1999 - 2003)
Responsibilities
Designed and developed Windows-based user interfaces to Sybase database
using Cognos Axiant.
Designed and developed InstallShield applications for setup of products
at client sites.
Implemented and developed reports using PowerHouse 4GL and Cognos
Impromptu software.
Maintained and developed Unix shell scripts on HPUX for batch data
processing and internal process control.
Executed and developed database mass updates using Sybase SQL Stored
Procedures and PowerHouse 4GL.
Developed a proof-of-concept JDBC application for a future Java-based
version of the software.
Interacted with customer representatives to gather specifications and
answer questions.
Learned key features of the Voyager application and basic concepts in
the wireless telecommunications billing industry.
University of Rochester • Rochester, NY
Information Technology Services (Sep 1999 - May 2003)
Assistant Night Shift Supervisor (2002 - 2003)
Managed a staff of 10 students via staff meetings, e-mail, and personal
supervision.
Accepted five-day call responsibility via pager for 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.
shift.
Helpdesk Consultant (1998 - 2003)
Supported students, faculty, and staff using university computing
systems running Windows NT, 2000, XP, Mac OS X and 9, and Irix.
Provided hardware support and maintenance for Macintosh and PC systems
in the University’s computer labs.
Trained students, faculty, and staff on software including Microsoft
Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Java, SQL, Peachtree
Accounting, PageMaker, Igor Engraver, FrontPage, Visio and Photoshop.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude (Sep 1999-May
2003)
Concentration with High Distinction in Philosophy
Specialized in relativism, epistemology, philosophical theology,
aesthetics, and philosophy of mind.
Concentration with Distinction in Music
Specialized in conducting, musicology, piano, medieval music, and
church music.
Awarded the Ward Woodbury prize, the music department’s
faculty honor.
Take Five Fellowship in Medieval Studies
Awarded a
tuition-free
fifth year of study for an interdisciplinary self-designed project
including coursework in literature, history, art history, and music of
the Middle Ages.
Computer Science Coursework
Completed courses in computer programming, data structures, calculus
(honors analysis), and discrete math.
Additional Accomplishments
Directed and conducted
the music
program for the campus Catholic chapel. Acted as assistant conductor of
the University Chamber Singers and Choir.
Inducted into Eta Sigma Phi, the national Latin and Greek honor
society. Studied 5½ years of Latin, 5 years of French,
½
year of Greek.
Listed on Dean’s List 8 times, and National Dean’s
list.
Awarded Rush Rhees and National Merit Scholarships. Honored by the
United States Senate Youth Program and studied 3 semesters of political
science.
Self-Employed
Part-Time Developer and Consultant (1997-2002)
Recommended, purchased, and set up hardware and software for small
business clients.
Repaired and upgraded PC and LAN hardware.
Designed and developed database applications in Access and Visual Basic.
Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on client machines.