PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Around 10 years of professional IT experience in the field of Software Testing, which includes rich experience in Web Automation in domains like Retail, Utilities and Airlines.
• Firm knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle including Agile methodology, Waterfall model.
• Proficient in using test automation tools such as Selenium Suite (WebDriver/RC/IDE/Grid), SOAP UI, Appium for developing automation testing scripts for web applications.
• Experience in preparing Test Deliverables like Test Cases, Test Plan, Test Script, Test Strategy, Test Closure Report
• Sound knowledge on JUnit, TestNG framework for Unit and Functional testing, Maven for Project building, Jenkins for Continuous Integration.
• Experience in validating Regular and Ajax control using Selenium locators (xPath, CSS, id, name).
• Wide Experience in parameterization using TestNG XML and Data Providers (Data Driven Testing)
• Created XML based test suite and integrated with Jenkins Server to execute automation scripts on a regular basis by scheduling Jenkins jobs in different test environments with different test configurations.
• Worked on distributed test automation execution on different environment as part of Continuous Integration Process using Jenkins.
• Good experience in testing the various Service Oriented Architectures (SOAs) spanning across various departments using SOAP and Restful UI.
• Exceptional knowledge in backend Data Validation using SQL Queries and automated the validation.
• Extensive experience in working on Method Driven, Keyword Driven, Data Driven and Hybrid frameworks
• Parallel, Cross - Browser Testing using Selenium Grid and TestNG
• Depth knowledge in Automation concepts of Descriptive programming, Exception handling, & Checkpoints.
• Participated in design Walkthroughs and Inspection meetings to review Test scripts and results.
• Possess solid leadership skills and communication abilities; articulate and document testing solutions to clients, stakeholders, vendors, and team members Confidential all proficiency levels

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Project Management Skills: Estimations and Staffing, Defect Prevention Activities, Knowledge Management Activities.

Tools: Selenium 2.0, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium IDE, Selenium RC, Junit, Maven, Jenkins, HP Application Lifecycle Management - ALM, HP QUALITY CENTER 10.00, TOAD, REST and SOAP webservices, SOAP UI, JIRA, Bugzilla, Firebug, Firepath, JSON, SVN.

Databases: Oracle 9i, SQL Plus, SQL Developer.

Programming Languages: Java, C, C++

Other Applications: MS Office Suite(Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), Lotus Notes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Offshore co-ordination with 7 resources.
• Created Test Scripts using Keyword Driven Framework to run the Test Scripts with the help of Selenium WebDriver and TestNG.
• Interacted with the Functional Team to obtain the understanding of the application.
• Interacted with the Functional Team to hand-off the automation scripts.
• Used JENKINS for Continuous Integration and MAVEN as the build tool.
• Performed different OS/Browser Combination testing through Automation.
• Used APPIUM for MOBILE and TABLET testing for different browser.
• Used SIKULI for verification of the images in the desktop.
• Optimized the test cases provided to us which helped in saving 1 month effort for 7 resources.
• Guided the team in the various test scripting challenges such as flip card handling, etc.
• Created various keywords helpful for the team using the existing framework.
• Involved in estimation of efforts required for the automation.
• Involved in status tracking and reporting it to the client.

Confidential, Richfield, Minnesota

Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involving in Daily Scrum Meetings, BA Hand-Off Meetings, Defect Triage Meetings, Change Request Meetings, Planning Meetings with Stakeholders.
• Involving in the Change Management Process including approval of the Change Requests.
• Participated in peer review with team and developers to review test cases/test scripts.
• Performed End to End testing, Cross - Browser Testing using Selenium and TestNG.
• Used Hybrid Framework of Selenium to get data from Excel.
• Regression testing was performed after each build release of the application and updated the Scripts by executing the Regression suites built using Selenium.
• Analyzed user requirements and attended Change Request meetings to document changes with Business Analyst and Business User.
• Performed System, Integration, Smoke, Sanity, Functional, End to End, Positive and Negative and monitored the behavior of the applications during different phases of testing using testing methodologies.
• Involved in Defect Prevention Activities and Knowledge Management Activities.

Confidential, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed user requirements and attended Change Request meetings to document changes with Business Analyst and Business User.
• Developed Test Strategy Document, Test Plan Document, Test Cases and Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTVM).
• Participated in peer review with team and developers to review test cases/test scripts.
• Created Selenium Test scripts for automation using Selenium Web Driver, Test NG and Java
• Used Hybrid Framework of Selenium to get data from Excel.
• Performed Parallel, Cross - Browser Testing using Appium, Selenium Grid and TestNG.
• Performed Backend Testing with the help of Selenium.
• Effectively employed test automation to reduce testing cycles on repeated tasks.
• Regression testing was performed after each build release of the application and updated the Scripts by executing the Regression suites built using Selenium.
• Trained Automation QA Engineer and developed their skill set.
• Performed agile testing, review the stories and participated in Daily Scrum, Iteration Planning and Release Planning meeting
• Participated in all phases of the Software Testing Life Cycle(STLC)
• Involved in the design and development of test plan from business and Functional requirements which includes test objectives, test strategies, test environments etc.
• Performed GAP Analysis of the business rules, business and system process flows.
• Interacted with different teams to have the Test Environment and Test Data ready.
• Used JIRA for reporting, tracking and monitoring bugs.
• Interacted with Business Analyst and Project Manager to provide the Daily Status of the Testing status.
• Published QA Results after the completion of the Test Execution for each phase/project.

Confidential

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Prepared the Integration and System Test Cases based on the requirements available.
• Arranged meetings and trained team in understanding the various applications.
• Performed end to end testing, regression testing, OS/Browser compatibility testing including mobile testing for various applications using Selenium webdriver, grid, Appium. This saved a lot of effort for QA resources.
• Designed and implemented the Test Automation Framework that are proven to reduce the testing cost by utilizing the right structure and identifying the tests that should be automated.
• Done Installation Testing of Incremental Builds and helped maintain the Code Stability across increments.
• Interacted with the various teams to ensure that the build available is of very good quality.
• Involved in SOA Testing using REST API.
• Co-ordinate day to day activities with offshore.
• Supported and updated test libraries, applications, scripts and data files.
• Preparing weekly status report, attend meetings, document user change requests
• Leaded an 8 member team.

Confidential

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Create automated test cases for major functionalities.
• Analyzed and involved in troubleshooting build scripts using Jenkins.
• Capturing Test Scenarios from Requirement documents.
• Automated applications with the help of Test NG, Selenium Webdriver. Used Robot Framework to test the mobile applications.
• Created pom.xml in Apache Maven and ran the builds using Continuous Integration tool Jenkins. Developed API tests for the web service.
• Debugged the issues in existing framework and modified it to improve test coverage
• Supported and updated test libraries, applications, scripts and data files
• Involved in UAT Kickoff sessions to support the clients coming from world-wide.
• Worked closely with the PM to resolve identified issues and the status report in a timely manner.
• Created UAT Test Cases and executed the UAT test cases on behalf of the client which includes OS/Browser Testing that includes mobile testing.
• Update the project progress report and walkthrough with the client and other stakeholders.
• Hosted user training and held interactive feedback sessions to resolve problems.
• Responsible for CSAT score of 7/7 post project closure and special mention by client.

Confidential

Sr. Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the Requirement analysis
• Optimized Selenium scripts for Regression testing of the application with various data sources and data types.
• Created end to end automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Hybrid Framework.
• Prepared Test Plan and Test Strategy for both HeadEnd and MDMS applications.
• Interacted with Business Analyst and helped in reporting activities.
• Prepared Smoke Test Cases, Sanity Test Cases, System Test Cases and Regression Test Cases in HP QC.
• Participated in Defect Triage Meetings.
• Involved in the XML validation, web service testing
• Co-ordination with different teams for Test Environment and Test Data setup.
• Supported User Acceptance Test Case preparation and execution.
• Provide status reporting of team activities against the program plan or schedule.
• Involved in the Post Production support.
• Attended the complete training provided by the vendor - ACLARA for HeadEnd and MDMS.

Confidential

Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Participated in Requirement Analysis.
• Prepared Test Cases based on Scenarios.
• Selected the Test Cases to be automated and performed functional testing of the front end using Selenium (IDE and Web Driver) & created Data Driven framework using TestNG.
• Involved in Offshore Coordination.
• Contributed in developing Automation Framework that uses Java, Selenium Web Driver and TestNG
• Involved in Coordination with multiple vendors for Test Data preparation.
• Involved in sending build to offshore after preparation of the necessary setup.
• Reported and tracked the bugs using HP QC.
• Analyzed defect, reported and tracked defects.
• Participated in Test Case Review meetings.
• Supported the Team Lead for the creation of Test Strategy and Test Plan document.
• Supported the Test Manager in activities like Timesheet tracking, etc.

Confidential

Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the Requirement analysis.
• Interacted with the application owners and other stakeholders to understand the requirement.
• Involved in the Test Plan preparation.
• Reported and tracked the bugs using HP QC.
• Involved in automation by creating scripts using HP QTP and integrating with HP QC.
• Involved in web services testing using SOAP UI and Restful for Testing Web Services
• Involved in the preparation of System Test Cases, Integration Test Cases and Regression Test Cases.
• Involved in the XML validation, web service testing.
• Involved in the System Testing, Integration Testing and Regression Testing for the Web Applications.
• Involved in the Internationalization and Localization Testing.
• Involved in the GUI Testing, Functional Testing and Database Testing
• Reported and monitored bugs using the HP QC.
• Coordinate with client and onsite members and ensure that no slippages are there in the requirements.
• Leaded 3 members for one of the sub-projects.