Josue Alvarado
Virginia Beach
Summary
Veteran U.S. Navy Operations Specialist and Test Engineer with over 10 years of experience in logistics coordination, project documentation, system testing, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record of managing schedules, supporting project planning, and maintaining operational readiness in both military and civilian environments. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to deepen financial and project management knowledge. Relocating to the Manassas, VA area.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Engineer
NSWCDD DNA (NAVSEA)
10.2022 - Current
- Supported testing and validation for government systems, managing documentation and milestone tracking across teams.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align deliverables with schedules and operational needs.
- Produced detailed technical reports and documentation for compliance and project reviews.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
Associate Test Engineer
SAIC
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Led testing cycles for enterprise platforms including Workday HR and finance modules.
- Managed weekly reports, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.
- Streamlined project documentation, reducing rollout delays by 10%.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
Operations Specialist Second Class
USN
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Produced detailed and knowledgeable technical reports on command and field activities.
- Responded quickly to crisis situations, balancing operational requirements against public safety to effectively handle dynamic needs.
- Assisted with tactical planning by compiling and evaluating important operations and intelligence data.
- Coordinated with local authorities to smoothly manage disaster response.
Education
BBA - Project Management
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA04-2027
Skills
- Testing Virtualization Technologies
- Cyber Test Engineering
- Modeling and Simulation
- Auditing Procedures
- System verification
- Test and evaluation (T&E)
- Report generation
- User acceptance testing
- Performance testing
Accomplishments
- Reduced system testing errors by 20% through proactive coordination and documentation.
- Maintained 100% operational readiness during high-tempo Navy operations.
- Streamlined testing documentation at SAIC, accelerating project delivery timelines.
Certification
- PMI KICKOFF™ – Project Management Basics – In Progress (PMI.org)
- Project Management Certificate – In Progress (Great Learning Academy)
- Diploma in Project Management – In Progress (Alison)
- Project Management Certificate – In Progress (Oxford Home Study Centre)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Test Engineer
NSWCDD DNA (NAVSEA)
10.2022 - Current
Associate Test Engineer
SAIC
07.2019 - 10.2022
Operations Specialist Second Class
USN
06.2014 - 07.2019
BBA - Project Management
ECPI University
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