SUMMARY:

• 6+ years of Manual and Automation testing of Web based and Client Server applications.
• Highly skilled at managing massive quantities of data in several domains such as Insurance, Banking, and Health Care.
• Detailed understanding in processes of SDLC, STLC, Waterfall, and Agile Scrum Methodology.
• In depth knowledge of Verification and Validation in the initial phase of Requirement Engineering, Project Life cycle, and Testing phase of SDLC.
• Greatly experienced with multiple variations of testing like Functional Testing, Smoke Testing, Regression Testing, Component Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Positive Testing, Negative Testing, UAT Testing, and Black Box Testing.
• Manually tested applications before Automation using various approaches like Ad - hoc testing, Boundary Value Analysis, and Functional testing.
• Proficient in task management and Defect Tracking using Jira, ALM, and Bugzilla.
• Attendance in Sprint Grooming, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Demo, and Sprint Retrospective ceremonies, providing useful feedback, while maintaining checklist.
• Developed reusable test scripts for Automating Functional tests, and smoke test using Selenium WebDriver with Java programming language.
• Experience using Soap UI to test functionality of web based applications web service.
• Performed cross browser compatibility against major web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Internet explorer.
• Great understanding of Eclipse IDE to perform designated testing activities.
• Ability to Design and Develop Test Automation Framework from scratch in Selenium WebDriver using POM framework with Eclipse IDE and Java programming language.
• Good understanding of Object Oriented Programming in JAVA as SDET.
• Strong background in main concepts of Java object oriented programming.
• Focus points of my Framework include maintainability, readability, and reusability.
• Experience improving existing Framework to meet expectations.
• Extensive experience in developing test automation framework with Data driven, Keyword Driven, and POM framework approach with Java programming language and Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience in developing reusable methods and dynamic methods using Selenium WebDriver with Java programming language.
• Ability to analyze and provide test reports with steps and screenshot from executed test cases, in TestNG, HTML, JSON, Jenkins and Cucumber.
• Skilled in Analyzing failed test cases and reporting of such failures providing Screenshot along with detailed descriptions and steps to reproduce and documenting the same in Defect repositories like ALM and JIRA.
• Proficient in various languages such as XML, HTML, GERKINS, SQL, JAVA and GROOVY.
• Experience in Back-End Testing using JDBC with SQL Queries on various DB’s like MySQL Server, MS SQL, and Oracle Database.
• Proficient in automating Smoke Test, Functional Test, along with Regression Suite.
• Excellent communication skills with strong belief in success through team work, and constant education.
• Detail oriented, go getter, with capability of leading, following, and working well with others.
• Strong believer of Agile Scrum methodology.
• Cross-Functional team member dedicated to my craft and expertise.
• Consulted with Business Analyst on consistent basis to discuss complex business problems and other project related issues.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Test Management: ALM, JIRA, Bugzilla

Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, Junit, Jenkins, SOAP UI

Languages: JAVA, SQL, XML, HTML, CSS, GROOVY

OS: Windows, Mac OS, Linux

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Bowie, MD

Sr. Automation Developer

• Participated in development of Test Plans, Test Cases, and Requirements Traceability Matrix using company templates.
• Developed Automation scripts for Minor and Major Regression Suite .
• Executed automated test cases for regression purposes logging High priority defects, providing detailed reports.
• Developed Scheduled Test Scripts using Jenkins with Selenium WebDriver and Java .
• Analyzed the behavior of the application to better prepare Test Cases .
• Developed Test Automation framework better suited for the application using: Selenium WebDriver, Maven, Cucumber, Junit, and Jenkins .
• Provided Cucumber feature files with in project for better readability, understanding, and organization purposes.
• Developed custom scripts to Handle Exceptions, Popups, Mouse Movements, Synchronizations for Selenium WebDriver using JAVA in Eclipse IDE .
• Designed and maintained Maven projects written on Java to develop and execute test cases from Cucumber feature files using Gherkin language.
• Used Scenario outline to perform Data Driven Testing with examples .
• Used extensive knowledge of HTML tree and locators to locate both static and dynamic page objects using Selenium WebDriver with Java .
• Instantiated actions class, select class along with other selenium methods to better interact with user interface .
• Automated test cases using Selenium WebDriver, Maven, JUnit and TestNG .
• Redesigned the existing framework to a more efficient framework using Page Object Model and Page Factory Design .
• Verified and Validated required processes to ensure ambiguity and completeness.
• Collaborated in meetings with management, also Walkthroughs, Sprint Grooming, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Demonstration, Sprint Retrospective .
• Actively Cooperated with developers and testers in our efforts of end-to-end User Acceptance testing aspect of the project.
• In sprint grooming meetings, I have given feedback to user story development to make sure it is something specific, attainable, reachable, testable and measurable .
• Mentored Manuel testers on Automation when time permitted.
• Took more responsibility and learned multiple components of the application.
• Worked diligently on Prioritizing and automating more difficult user stories to meet deadlines.
• Accepts responsibilities and meets deadlines on given tasks.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Automation Analyst - II

• Obtained a great understanding of the Business Requirement Document and Functional Specifications .
• Consulted with Business Analysis when improvements to the Business Requirement document were needed.
• Developed Driver Script and scheduled daily Smoke Test using Jenkins .
• Was involved in the production of Test Plans, Test Strategy, high-level Test cases, and Test Scenarios .
• Developed Defect Reports based on failures and provided reports using Selenium WebDriver along with Hooks to provide screenshots .
• Executed multi browser test execution using VMs with centralized pom.xml file.
• Participated in Code Review meeting and provided feedback for test automation scripts.
• Developed and Designed Reusable Automation Framework using Selenium WebDriver, Maven, TestNG, Git, Jenkins with Java programming language.
• Used Jenkins to schedule and trigger Smoke Test and Regression Test throughout the work day.
• Executed reading and writing to and from excel files using property file and apache poi plugin.
• Communicated with developers about existing software defects .
• Applied Conditional wait functions to upgrade preexisting scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java programming language.
• Conducted Debugging on numerous occasions to better maintain test scripts .
• Developed custom methods, and custom classes that were maintainable and reusable using Selenium WebDriver with Java .
• Re-tested resolved defects and features surrounding those defects.
• Coordinated with Manual testers, Automation testers, Developers, and Administrators for scheduled test runs.
• Executed test cases manually and automated test cases logging defects in Jira .
• Performed Back-End Testing using JDBC to connect to database, and developed multifaceted SQL Queries .
• Prepared and maintained technical documentation for internal application.
• Established great trust and communication with my Developers, Test Leads, and Scrum Master .

Confidential, DC

Manuel Tester /Jr. Automation Analyst

• Reviewed BRD in Requirement Review meeting inquiring questions meanwhile providing feedback.
• Analyzed Requirements thoroughly to ensure proper testing efforts.
• Used firm understanding of Business Requirement Document, SRS, and test plan in development of test cases that covered specific functions of the application.
• Met goals that were assigned in addition to documenting time and results in ALM .
• Set appropriate severity of software defects, using ALM to manage Defect Life Cycle .
• Used ALM to check for tasks and communication.
• Participated in daily Scrum meetings with a consistent effort in improving the software.
• Conducted Manual testing on the client server application.
• Discussed deferred defects and rejected defects with Business Analysis and developers.
• Worked with variations of test data when carrying out Functional tests .
• Participated in weekly meetings with the management team along with walkthroughs.
• Performed Functional testing, Positive testing, Negative testing, ad hoc testing of the application.
• Effectively communicated with Automation engineers, Developers and other Manuel testers if concerns or questions arose.
• Began to develop test automation scripts using Selenium IDE, working closely with Automation team member.
• Discussed pervious work impediments if any, and current tasks with manager.
• Coordinated testing for defining the Scope of Regression .
• Stay after work when needed and came in on weekends to support the team in Production .
• Conducted back-end testing using SQL quires for validation .