Released on = July 5, 2006, 12:54 pm

Press Release Author = John Busa

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = QA Manager for aPriori Technologies Cost Management
Implementation Team to be Added

Press Release Body = The aPriori cost management platform uses innovative, patent
protected technologies, and is capable of using design information driven off of
MCAD geometry. Additionally the ability to model production facilities (including
machine capabilities, raw materials, and facility cost structure) and the specific
cost accounting methodologies, accurate predictive, allow "forward looking" real
time cost estimates.


The firm anticipates huge staff growth for the remainder of 2006. The firm is
presently looking to add a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. This individual will
work closely with Engineering in communicating and resolving issues and coordinating
test efforts across multiple projects, including both Web and Desktop applications.

Primary responsibilities:
Work with the QA Group and Engineering to establish proper QA processes and
procedures to ensure high-level of product quality.

Develop and execute test plans and test cases for new and existing functionality.

Operate in a cross-functional team to understand project readiness, influence early
testability, and ensure proper test coverage, overall system reliability,
performance, and quality.

Perform all levels of testing including: Functional, UI, System,
Load/Stress/Performance, Installation, and Regression.

Report defects and work with Engineering to reproduce problems, verify resolutions,
and create regression tests.

Calculate testing estimates and develop testing schedules for assigned projects.

Configure and maintain testing environments.

Assist in developing automated test framework.

Required background:


6+ years of full-time QA experience on two or more commercial, enterprise software
products. Experience must include QA leadership on a team that delivered commercial
software to a large customer base.

Solid understanding of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and QA/Test
Methodologies including demonstrating improvements.

Direct experience developing test automation strategies for enterprise applications.

Familiarity with CAD software and manufacturing processes systems a plus.

aPriori's Cost Management Software Platform enables manufacturers to better
understand product cost decisions early and throughout the product lifecycle.
aPriori's Cost Management Platform empowers manufacturers to lower cost-of-goods
sold (COGS), provides real-time visibility to "cost-critical" decision information,
and builds critical cost knowledge to go on the business "offensive." aPriori's
patent-protected cost management platform allows companies to assess, control, and
reduce cost of goods sold by whole percentages. The aPriori Platform truly enables
"Cost Knowledge Before it Matters."




Web Site = http://www.aPriori.com

Contact Details = aPriori
www.aPriori.com
John Busa
jbusa@apriori.com
978-371-2006