Bio

A former Consultant of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Computer Sciences Corp (CSC), Jose Fajardo has worked as both a Test Lead and as a Test Manager for Fortune 100 companies utilizing automated testing strategies.  Competency includes products from Mercury Interactive as well as Rational Corporation. 

With subject matter expertise validating ERP systems, Jose has participated in verification of customized implementation of  SAP R/3Ô, Peoplesoftâ, SAP R/3 Bolt-ons, custom applications and non-SAP applications interfacing with SAP R/3.  Jose Fajardo has been instrumental in the development of testing strategies and methodologies, assisting firm in creating testing standards, documenting Test Readiness Review checklists, documenting entrance/exit/release criteria, implementing testing best practices, creating Quality Assurance Teams and QA processes, mentoring junior programmers, staffing testing efforts with resources, performing V&V activities, auditing testing results, executing test scripts, and implementing automated testing strategies.

With an Ivy League education, Jose holds a graduate level engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania while he received his undergraduate engineering education from the University of Virginia.  Speaking engagements include SAP R/3 presentations at the Wharton School of Business, conferences, and user groups.  SAP R/3 certified, he has operated as a senior SAP project manager at a large defense contractor and has over 7 years of IT experience at various SAP R/3 implementations for supply chain systems, human resources applications, and financial applications in public, automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical, consumer products, and high-tech sectors. 

Jose has published several articles on automation strategy, performance testing, testing best practices, and testing standards and procedures. To contact Jose Fajardo directly please send an email to: [email protected]