1. Donna Peterson
Donna.R.Peterson@outlook.com
206.786.7121 (cell)
Qualifications:
Donna is anaccomplished senior level informationtechnologyprofessionalwith over 19 years of direct experience as well as an
accreditedengineer with a degree in Computer Science. Past positions include Software Engineer, Developer, Project Manager,
SR. QA Engineer, Sr. QA Manager, Process Analyst andSystems Analyst. Eachof these roles hasprovided different perspectives
on the challenges ofsoftware engineering andrequires a different set of skills. Possesses excellent writtenandoral
communicationskills andis able to communicate technical issues in a clear and understandable manner. Enjoys working with
the “big picture”, lookingfor specific areasinneedof improvement. Specific skills include process andsystems analysis and
design, specificationandimplementationof software applications, requirements definitionandselection, process
improvement, networking, security, andall areas andlevel ofqualityassurance. Functionedas a direct employee, a contractor
and running a consultingbusiness. ABET Accredited Engineer.
TECHNICALEXPERIENCE
Platforms: VAX, IBM PC, Sun Solaris and HP-UX
OperatingSystems: UNIX, Linux, MS DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95,Windows 98, Windows,NT, Windows
2000,Windows Me, Windows XP, Win 7, WinCE,DEC VMS, IBM AIX
Databases: Sybase, Rbase, MS Access, MS Excel, SQLServer, Eagle PACE data warehouse, Oracle
Application Dev Tools: MS Visual Studio 6.0,MicrosoftVisual SourceSafe,Active Report, Reflexion X, MS
Project, Visio,Adobe Acrobat, Ericsson’s WINFIOL,Voicerecognition speech to text, MS
BIZTALK, VXWork, PC Anywhere, CuteFTP, WINZip, Erwin Model Manager, Sharepoint
2010
Problem Tracking: DSEE, CVS, Continuus CM, MS RAID, NetResults PT, ClearQuest
Networking: HP Network Node Manager (SNMP), network signalingprotocols,VPN, Firewall/ Router
Testing Tools: Visual Test, Rational Robot,Seque Silktest,Clearcase
Languages: Java,C, C++, Ada, Assembly, Cobol, Pascal,Modula-2,Fortran,GDML, SQL, JCL, SNMP,
HTML, XML, Unix scripting,VBScript,WINCE scripting
Methodologies: Continuous Quality Improvement, Capability Maturity Model,Tom DeMarco’s Design
Weight Metrics and Structured Programming,P+ Macroscope,SOX, D0178B – FAA
Software Standards,Agile, QMS, Lean+, ISO9000
PROFESSIONALHIGHLIGHTS(Chronological Order)
Software Developer–Boeing(1990-1991):
• Worked withend users to define deliverables, developrequirements, design, code, perform systemtesting,
document andfinallyimplement a multi-language Source Code Analysistool.
• Recognized for excellent customer service when trainingbothin classes andend users one-on-one.
• Started a problemtrackingsystemand implemented the corresponding change board.

2. ProjectManager/QA Engineer–Boeing(1991-1993):
• Managedthe development ofthree main real-time embedded systems on a new Airplane program.
• Reviewed alldocuments, specifications and development processes to ensure compliance withFAA and
Companytechnical standards for quality.
• Establishedand managed programschedules for each system.
• Assignedto a special team to write the entire DO-178B, Boeing’s software development standard.
Independentlydevelopedthe verification andvalidation section ofthe Boeing SW Guide basedon DO-178B.
• Receivedmajor recognitionfor leading a small engineeringteamto rewrite system requirements in less
than a monthto get the coding effort back ontrackandto meet schedule commitments.
Developer–Boeing(1993-1995):
• Appliedcomplex integrationskills to maintainandtest the navigationsimulationfor an“airplane on the
ground” project.
• Saved the companywellover a milliondollars bychampioning andimplementing a programwhich removed
up to 10 people fromeachof 7 hour longtest cycle of the labheld3 per daybydocumenting our repeatable
procedures with step-by-step instructions.
SeniorQA Engineer- CellularTechnicalServices (1995-1997):
• Led the design, implementation, administrationandtraining ofallengineering andmanagement employees
of the corporate problem tracking system.
• PerformedQA andtest ofa large real-time embedded project, including a networknode management
system. Supportedthe project throughallcycles of software development.
• Developeda 3-year CapabilityMaturityModelcorporate proposal for the entire company.
• Trainedandled3 newJr. QA Engineers.
ProjectManager - AT&T Wireless –Consulting(1997-1998):
• Led a team of 3 technical writers indevelopment ofimplementation plans for 8 different cellular fraud
detection applications internationally, allsuccessfullycompleted wellunder budget and schedule.
• Performedbothimplementationlab andonsite testing to ensure planeffectiveness.
QualityAssurance DepartmentManager– BSQUARE (1998-1999):
• Led a team of 10 QA engineers inautomatedtestingof WINCE compilers onhardware platforms.
• Doubledthe compiler testinglab to include hardware andincreased our test automationby30% to reduce
cost andimprove quality.
Graphical User Interface/AutomationTester – Microsoft– Consulting(1999-2001):
• Automatedtestingfor the AUTOPCandVisual J++ products.
• Created own versionof WINCE scripting to write a suite ofintegrated automatedtests.
• Trainedandmanaged2 Junior Engineers.
Technical Lead - FrankRussell –Consultant(2001-2002):
• ImplementedEagle PACE, aninvestment data hub, warehouse, andportfolio management system.
• Coordinated and establishedvarious source feeds fromexternal vendors.
• Documentedhighandlowlevel designof project withdata flow diagrams andspreadsheets.
• Researched anddemonstratedadvanced publishing capabilities of PACE for reportingsolutions.
• Led product upgradesand performed troubleshooting ofimplementation issues.
• Created and instituted a trainingplanfor end-users.
SeniorQA Engineer- StarbornConsulting–OwnBusiness(2002-2004):
• Performedcompanywide QA assessments anddevelopedQualityimprovement plans.
• Researched, implemented, administeredanddocumentedproblem trackingsystems.
• Researched, suggested andimplementedautomatedtest tools.
• Created multiple platform testinglabs from scratch.

3. ProductManager – Boeing(2005-2007):
• Managedthe dailycustomer support for over 70 projects and150 modelers using a data modeling
collaboration tool. Acceptedthisposition onlyto helpout the Companyon a short-term basis.
• Led successful upgrades andimplementationof our collaborative Erwinmodeling tool.
• Resolvedissues/problems withthe applicationvendor andthe DBA.
• Created, documented and implementeda security policyfor the database applicationwhich includeddoing
a securityrisk assessment andmanagingthe securityaccess.
ProcessAnalyst– Boeing(2007-2007):
• Led SOXcompliance efforts for enterprise wide software project for 2nd and 3rd quarters 2007
• DevelopedDraft Triage process document for development team
SystemsAnalyst–Boeing(2007-present):
• Support Requirements Analysisfor a webbased dynamic wiring tool new to 787.
• Lead Requirements Validation for tool developingall P900 requirements traceabilitydocuments.
 QualityMetrics Focalwhichincluded created MS Excel metrics charts whichshowedamount of data being
pushedto the database, number of airplanes and software performance eachmonth.
EDUCATION
 Bachelor of Science inComputer Science from CaliforniaPolytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo1990.
 Associate ofArts in Data Processing fromCollege of the Redwoods, Eureka 1982.
ADDITIONALEXPERIENCE
 Participant, UnitedWayLEAD (Leadership, EffectivenessandDiversity) program, Spring 2008
 Treasurer, BAIS (BoeingAmerican IndianSociety), 2007-2008.
 Featured, Journeys of Women inScience & Engineering:No UniversalConstants, Temple UniversityPress,
June 1, 1997.
 Participant, Boeing LeadershipProgram, 1992-1994.