SUMMARY:

• 10+ years of testing using testing methodologies encompassing SDLC, Agile/SCRUM, Waterfall and Extreme Programming.
• 10+ years experience in writing test cases and test plans
• 10+ years experience in converting user requirements from functional requirements specifications to build the testing life cycle
• 10+ years experience in manual testing, including writing and executing test scripts and developing and delivering testing results, progress and metrics
• 5+ years’ experience in Business Analysis capacity
• 5+ years’ experience in Test Manager capacity
• 5+ years’ experience in Internet Content development and client retention
• Extensive experience of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC),
• Responsible for execution of  functional, regression, ad - hoc, system, integration, usability, and performance testing
• Proficient in using Quality Center and Compuware Test Director, Bugzilla and JIRA to manage test reporting, defect resolution, results analysis and metrics
• Experienced in testing web-based, and client-server software across various industries
• Ability to work under pressure, Dedication and hard work towards achieving the objectives
• Experience in working within ISO 9000 standards
• Preparing and documenting test strategy, test plan, test scripts and conduct reviews with the team members
• Experience testing in and using .Net, ASP, IIS, SQL, XML, Linux, Windows, SharePoint, Compuware QA Director, Quality Center, Quick Test Pro (QTP), Provenir, Salesforce.com, AS400, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, PowerPoint
• Currently pursuing QA and Six Sigma Certifications
• Bilingual (Spanish)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Senior Software QA /BA

Responsibilities:

• Testing of POS restaurant software components
• Prepare and execute software test plans.
• Document and track software/hardware defects
• Build a Knowledge Base by Documenting Knowledge in Excel, MS Word
• Create documentation on testing logs

Confidential

Test Manager

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the project/program test community
• Responsible for assembling and monitoring integrated test schedules across the SDLC for projects, or across multiple projects for programs, directing and assisting Test Phase Leads in identifying and estimating resource needs and testing schedules, entrance/exit criteria to test phases, establishment of testing projects in Quality Center, and escalating functional, quality, and/or schedule issues appropriately.
• Responsible for establishing and managing key testing milestones and working with Test Phase Leads to adjust project schedules and/or resources to meet the needs of customers.
• Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the test effort being managed.
• Assist Test Phase Leads and/or Project/Program Manager(s) in identifying and prioritizing testing related risks and mitigation approaches to achieve the goals of the project.
• Manage one or more projects of medium to high complexity, or manages multiple test coordinators in a program environment.
• Comply with HIPAA

Confidential, Irving, TX 

Software Test Engineer

• Effectively applied SDLC methodology by developing test plans, test cases, and test procedures for TDS 5000 and TDS 6000 train simulator software and hardware products.
• Provide effort estimation for testing activities for planning purpose.
• Executed functional tests for TDS 5000 and TDS 6000 Train Simulator validating: Positive Train Control (PTC), Distributed Power (DP), FIRE Display, and Train Route Visual Verification for Computer Graphics (CGI).
• Participated in product functional test reviews to ensure testability and requirements compliance.
• Participated in process development related to software testing activities.
• Documented test cases ensuring 100% product requirements traceability.
• Executed test cases, document test records highlighting testing progress against project schedule.
• Managed test case defect management reporting utilizing JIRA and Bugzilla

Confidential, Westlake, TX 

Senior Software QA

• Test Case development and execution for reservation system
• Perform testing of Web Services using web based testing approaches
• Identifying new and existing bugs using
• Perform XML validation and testing
• Execution on tests in .NET environment
• Verification of Content look and feel

Confidential, North Richland Hills, TX

Senior Software QA/ BA

• Managed the Business Analyst and Quality Analyst responsibilities for new POS application b
• QA test planning and execution
• Created UAT Test pan and included Test Cases for all the functionality which needs approval from the client
• Used Quality Center to track defects, analysis of defects, risk reporting
• Communicated with Business Users to insure requirements were being met
• Coordinated meetings to ensure that testing scenarios were complete
• Responsible for Functional and Integration Testing, Regression and Systems Testing
• Created and executed project work plan according to customer requirements
• Effectively applied Scrum/SDLC methodology
• Testing of Salesforce.com
• Testing in Web based environment

Confidential, Fort Worth, TX

Business Analyst/ Senior Software QA

• Business Analyst and Quality Analyst responsibilities for new POS Sales Audit application
• QA test planning and execution
• Created UAT Test pan and included Test Cases for all the functionality which needs approval from the client
• Used Quality Center to track defects, analysis of defects, risk reporting
• Communicated with Business Users to insure requirements were being met
• Coordinated meetings to ensure that testing scenarios were complete
• Development of Test Approach and Plan
• Responsible for Functional and Integration Testing, Regression and Systems Testing
• Created and executed project work plan according to customer requirements
• Effectively applied Scrum/SDLC methodology

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Senior Software QA/BA

• Managed the QA responsibilities for the testing of ecommerce specific applications
• Created UAT Test pan and included Test Cases for all the functionality which needs approval from the client
• Partnered with programmers and developers to ensure coverage
• Development environment was Agile - XP
• Used Quality Center to track defects, analysis of defects, risk reporting Responsible for Functional Testing
• Responsible for Integration Testing
• Responsible for Systems Testing
• Created and executed project work plan according to requirements
• Effectively applied SCRUM development methodology
• Testing of Salesforce.com
• Prepared status reports and present to upper management

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Software QA

• Managed the QA responsibilities for the testing of in-house application designed to manage and track External Affairs and Legal financial items
• Created UAT Test pan and included Test Cases for all the functionality which needs approval from the client
• Partnered with programmers and developers to ensure coverage
• Participated in quality reviews on all software prior to delivery
• Development environment was Agile
• Used SharePoint for project tracking as well as to track defects, analysis of defects, risk reporting
• Responsible for Functional, Regression, Integration, Performance and Systems Testing
• Created and executed project work plan according to requirements
• Effectively applied SDLC methodology /SCRUM
• Prepared status reports and present to upper management

Confidential, Fort Worth, TX

Software QA/BA

• Managed the QA responsibilities for the testing of the new Siterra Software application for US Headquarters location to manage and track store properties and other real estate for accounting purposes
• Created UAT Test pan and included Test Cases for all the functionality which needs approval from the client
• QA test planning and execution
• Development environment was Agile
• Used T-SQL to create queries
• Used Quality Center to track defects, analysis of defects, risk reporting
• Responsible for Functional Testing, Regression and Performance Testing
• Created and executed project work plan according to customer requirements
• Effectively applied SDLC methodology

Confidential, Fort Worth, TX

Software QA

• Managed the QA responsibilities for the implementation and testing of the new PlanisWare Project Management
• Created UAT Test pan and included Test Cases for all the functionality which needs approval from the client
• QA test planning and execution in the .Net framework
• Tested software applications developed using C#.Net
• Responsible for Functional Testing
• Responsible for Regression Testing
• Assist in the development of training on new/enhanced system to production in a multiple server environment
• Create and execute project work plan according to customer requirements, Schedule and conduct meetings and distribute meeting minutes, Prepare status reports and present to upper management

Confidential, Bedford, TX

Independent Consultant/ Production & Quality Control Enumerator

• Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws.
• Assessed quality control levels on selected addresses, maintained records for quality control verification.

Confidential, Plano, TX

Senior Software QA/ E-Commerce

• Created test cases to cover business requirements for online ordering, purchasing and verification of products
• Created UAT Test pan and included Test Cases for all the functionality which needs approval from the client
• Verification of interface functions and payments processing to confirm the Product meets the requirements
• Designed the test execution by creating test sets and adding tests to them
• Development environment was Agile/SCRUM
• Used Quality Center to track defects, analysis of defects, risk reporting
• Responsible for Functional, Integration, Performance and Regression Testing
• Sequencing the tests and setting the test set properties. Executed the test sets and analyzed the results.
• Executed functional, and regression testing for E-Commerce application
• Extensive experience with Back-end testing
• Prepared traceability using Requirements Documents and Test Plan
• Prepared the Go Live checklist
• Utilized Quality Center for managing test cases, execution and defect tracking

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Software QA

• Lead development of overall testing strategy
• Created UAT Test pan and included Test Cases for all the functionality which needs approval from the client
• Created test cases, test scripts and conditions documentation
• Tested software applications developed using C#.Net
• Development environment was Agile
• Used T-SQL to create queries
• Used SharePoint to track defects, analysis of defects, risk reporting
• Responsible for Functional Testing
• Executed system, functional, performance and regression testing
• Managed defect tracking repository in SharePoint
• Executed the test sets and analyzed the results.
• Partnered with programmers and developers to ensure coverage
• Participated in quality reviews on all software prior to delivery

Confidential, Arlington, TX

Software QA Analyst

• Created test cases and scripts based upon documented business requirements and test plans
• Development environment was Agile and Waterfall
• MySQL and Toad
• Used Compuware to track defects, analysis of defects, risk reporting
• Responsible for Functional and Regression Testing
• Executed system, functional, and regression testing in AS/400
• Verified testing results in AS/400
• Conducted messaging and communications testing between dealers and lenders
• Partnered with analysts and developers to ensure test plans covered business requirements
• Participated in quality reviews on all software prior to delivery
• Experience in developing, executing and maintaining Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases and creating the Traceability Matrix based on business requirements
• Facilitated user acceptance testing planning and execution