SUMMARY:

• 8 Years of rich experience, 5 years in System Analysis, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Static Analysis applying Manual, Automated Testing methodologies in IT & Pharmaceutical Industries and 3 year as Business Analyst in Government, Insurance & Auctions business domains.
• Worked as QA Analyst in Directory Replacement projects and Business Analyst in Wake County LDS (Land & Development Solution).
• Excel in testing Cloud Applications ERP, Web Applications, Web Services, Database Testing - Adaxes (Administration Console), Softerra LDAP Browser 4.5.
• Excellent Manual Testing & trained on Automation Testing tool: QTP, Selenium.
• Expertise in Preparing Testing Artifacts Test Plan, Test Summary Reports, Test Cases and Test Scripts for Manual Testing based on the User Requirement Document and System Requirement Document.
• Expertise on Gathering Requirements, Writing BRDs, Leading Business & Partner Meetings.
• Mercury Test Director Usage, supporting UAT, BAT, and simple sql testing has also been part of my profile.
• Greater ability sustaining high level of energy & create positive environment demonstrating higher productivity.
• Management, Technical Experience with First Lego League, Odyssey of the Mind. Dealing Robotics, Sensors, helping students develop better Cognitive, Leadership Skills & overall Personality Development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating System: Windows, Linux, Mac OSX

QA Tools: Mercury Quality Center, QTP, SOAPUI (Webservices Testing),Jira

Cloud/Products: EnerGov (Cloud), AppDynamics (Cloud), Salesforce (Cloud), Estimote Beacons, iOS & Android Mobile Applications

Supporting Software: Microsoft Excel, Visio, IBM Notes- Mail, Calendaring, Tasks, SharePoint, Office, Outlook - Mail, Calendaring, Tasks

Programming Languages: SQL, PL/SQL

Robotics: EV3, LabView Programming

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

QA Lead

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed highly complicated HR Employee Cycle covering Hiring, Activation, Consulting, Termination & Rehire. Strategize integration testing approach with directory services and other downstream systems.
• Conceptualized overall integration testing strategy of all major systems like ERP,HR, Finance, Public Services, Service Desk with Active Directory.
• Conceptualized test-data strategy for all major system & produced test data for ERP, HR, Finance, Public Services Integration.
• Participated in Data Analysis & cleanup involving migration,comparing data in SQL & Excel for gap determination.
• Defined strategy for manual testing and tested the functionalities to be end user compliant.
• Used SQL queries for checking the Data Transactions and Database Integrity.
• Handled socialization of Bug Report, Email Notifications to the management & developers using Jira.
• Perform manual tests on application, integration interfaces, workflows.,
• Lead walkthroughs, Sr Management Milestone Updates and meetings with Project Team to ensure smooth delivery.

Land Development Solution Systems migration to Cloud Application

Responsibilities:

• Participated developing the strategy for implementing in Agile-Scrum Sprints and defining User Stories
• Independently lead daily walk-through with Principal Implementation Consultants & SME’s in configuring various process involving land development.
• Lead walkthroughs, meetings with Project Managers and Teams ensuring uninterrupted progress.
• Documented various BRD’s to integrate with IT Systems & migration/configuration of capabilities to new application.
• Socialized/Lead Negotiation/Milestone readouts with Stakeholder/ Senior Management.

Management and Technical Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Robotics programming utilizing touch, rotation, light, gyro sensors, motors executing complex projects.
• My testing background & IT experience helped significantly to lead/manage these projects & teams.
• Lead, trained many teams over period of time to participate in competitions.
• It was great exposure to technology, team management, leadership, programming and QA skills.

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a QA Consultant/Tester for Alphasoft various clients. Alphasoft offers turn key solutions and specializes in QA methodologies.
• As part of their QA team, I was involved in several of their projects and gained exposure to a diverse set of business segments.
• During my tenure with Alphasoft, I worked in the following projects:

Health Associates

Responsibilities:

• Developed the strategy for manual testing of the query module and tested the Functionality to be end user compliant.
• Performed Functionality, User Interface Tests for different features of the application. Used SQL queries for checking the Data Transactions and Database Integrity.
• Reported the bugs, Email notifications to the developers using Quality Center. Also used it as a Repository of the test cases and scripts.
• Performed manual tests via navigation and workflow of the application.
• Actively involved in walkthroughs and meetings with Project Team to discuss related issues.

Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Created Test Scripts for User Interface Testing.
• Tested the different User Interfaces that created Canned & Dynamic Reports
• Report Validation using summary metrics.

Oracle HR Implementation Phase 2 and Enhancements

Responsibilities:

• QA Engineer responsible for defining & executing functional, integration testing for Compensation Workbench module.
• Key areas of functionality tested were Bonus and Salary budgeting with workflow dependency.
• Participated in test data creation effort, test cases creation on Quality Center, Defect Logging, Supporting UAT, BAT and working with business team as direct interface.
• Daily reporting of QA Status - this effort gave me good exposure on communication with management.

Migration of homegrown HR system to Oracle HR ERP system

Responsibilities:

• QA Engineer responsible for defining & executing functional testing for Users, People, Assignment, Competencies, SSHR functionalities.
• Participated in planning of Integration test for approval workflows with Reporting System
• Minimal SQL level testing involved for ETL’s defined for integration to Hire Flow
• Participated in test data creation effort, test cases creation on Quality Center, Defect Logging, supporting UAT, BAT runs.

Employee Portal catering Social Events, Event Reminders, B’day/Anniversary Reminder, ERP Integration like HR & Payroll

Responsibilities:

• QA Engineer responsible for defining Black-Box test plan/ execute manual testing for Social Event portlet and ERP Integration portlet.
• Participated in test data creation effort, test cases creation on Mercury Center, Defect Logging, supporting UAT, BAT

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• This company was channel partners with big name Insurance Companies example Confidential .
• I worked as Business Analyst understanding & supporting end to end process flow of vehicle insurance specifically.
• My role spanned gathering new policy requirements & preparing BRD’s to integrate with IT department, followed by business testing during SDLC.

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• This company was responsible for business operations of many big names like IndiaTimes Auctions portal.
• I worked as Business Analyst understanding & supporting end to end process flow of Air Lines Ticket Auction.
• My role spanned working with IT on enhancement projects and working with Business operation partners helping them with business process related inquiries, trainings.