SUMMARY:

• A result oriented and dedicated professional with 9+ years of Manual Testing and around 2+ years of Automation Testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models.
• Exposure in testing GUI, Client - Server Applications, and Web applications.
• Hands on experience in Banking, Finance, Insurance and Work-Force Development domains.
• Participated throughout complete Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) including implementation and follow-up testing; provided Functional, Regression, and System testing.
• Extensive Experience in Developing Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Data, and Traceability Matrix, based on Business and Functional requirement specifications.
• Experience of using Test Management tools such as HP ALM, and Atlassian JIRA for defect reporting and tracking.
• Knowledge of using automation tools like UFT (formerly known as QTP), Load Runner & Selenium.
• Experience in writing queries against a database using SQL.
• Participated in Requirement Review meetings and Transition meetings.
• Working Knowledge on Agile, Waterfall, Spiral, RAD, and V models of SDLC.
• Knowledge on Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD).
• Participated in Scrum meetings and updated the status.
• Excel in creating Test Plans and execute the tests to pinpoint software Defects, track bugs, close the open defects and validate functionality using Quality Center. Serve as a value-adding member of QA teams.
• Proficient in Documentation of Test plans, Test cases and Defect reports.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration and team building skills with proficiency at grasping new concepts quickly and utilize the same in a productive manner.
• Ability to lead a group and facilitate work as a team
• Exceptional ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an ability to prioritize the tasks, while providing quality work.
• Knowledge on Selenium Webdriver and concepts of using Jenkins or Maven for Continuous Integration.
• Knowledge on Ruby, Cucumber and Gherkin scripts.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Test Management Tools: HP ALM 12 &11, Quality Center 9, JIRA

Testing Tools: UFT 12.53, Quick Test Pro 9.2, Load Runner 9, Selenium IDE & Selenium Web driver 2.53

Methodologies: Waterfall, V model, Spiral, RAD, Agile

Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP/Vista

Database: Microsoft SQL Server, MS Access, My SQL

Languages: JAVA & SQL

Network Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SNM

Applications: MS-OFFICE, MS-OUTLOOK

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential- Columbus, OH

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Participated in Requirement review meetings and notify the requirement gaps if any.
• Prepared Test Estimates and Test Plan documentation.
• Coordinated with System Test Manager for Resource allocation.
• Participated in JAD sessions, Weekly Meetings and Defect resolution meetings.
• Prepared Test cases and Test Data to validate the functionality of the application against requirements in HP ALM.
• Performed Smoke, Functional, System, Regression and UAT Testing.
• Log the defects using HP ALM and sync it to Serena Dimensions and followed the Defect Lifecycle until the IR closes.
• Giving System Test Presentations to entire team like BA, Development, Client etc.
• Provided proper System Test documentation like attaching Control sheets, IR Report, System test certificate before closing the CSR/WR.
• Coordinated with Interface team as part of CFIS interface testing.
• Performed data base validation using SQL in TOAD for batch related jobs.
• Performed Test Case Reviews, Defect Reviews and implemented Defect Management Process.
• Lead a team of 4 internally and coordinated with CFIS interface team and OIS team to deliver OWCMS - CFIS Phase1 project on time.
• Provided KT/Walkthrough to the new team members.
• Designed and executed few Automation Scripts as part of Regression testing.
• Performed Web Services testing using SOAPUI.

Environment: Java, HP ALM12, TOAD, SOAP UI, Windows 7, IE 10, Serena Dimensions, UFT 12.53, Firefox, Google Chrome

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Participated in Daily Standup meetings and discuss about the updates and blockers.
• Actively participated in Static testing and EXIT meetings as part of agile process.
• Participated in Three Amigos sessions as part of Agile practices into our Project.
• Responsible for testing both Front-End and Web Interface applications.
• Participated in Story card/Requirement reviews and requested insufficient information.
• Observed all features of tests and checked for any inconsistency in systems and resolved them.
• Attended JAD Sessions and Defect meetings.
• Created Test Plans, Test cases and executed them in HP ALM.
• Performed Regression and System Testing for WOTC modules like Manual (processing of 8850/9061 applications through batch and verify in java application) and Edit/Delete of employee’s application information in .Net application.
• Assisted Manager by providing automation Strategies and POC on Selenium Webdriver using Page Object Model and TestNG frameworks.
• Developed Keyword Driven and Data Driven frameworks to retrieve test actions, test data from Excel files.
• Identify bugs in systems by regular tests and resolved all issues and defects.
• Coordinated with Business Analyst, Development Team, Batch processing Team, and Client to implement testing process effectively and efficiently.
• Created requirements in ALM for traceability of the test cases and defects to requirements.
• Performed Test Case Reviews, Defect Reviews and implemented Defect Management Process.
• Lead a team of 3 members to move the project forward and complete the project deadlines with in the time frame.
• Conducted Defect resolution meetings to minimize turnaround time and resolve issues.

Environment: Java, .Net, HP ALM12, AQT, Windows 7, IE 9, Firefox, Google Chrome.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

QA Analyst II

Responsibilities:

• Review requirements spec, design and process docs to ensure adherence to company standards and sign - off.
• Involved in developing Test Strategy and Test Plans to ensure that test cases reflect user needs for the Functional, Usability and Security requirements as per FCRA, and FACT act.
• Managed, Documented and Controlled all test cases, test scripts and test results using HP Quality Center
• Participated in Business Requirement and Functional requirement review meetings.
• Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across multiple iterative release cycles to ensure business acceptance of release features and enhancements.
• Created Test cases and test data to Perform Positive and Negative Testing with Black box method.
• Documented and executed Test plans, Test cases and Test scripts based on Functional Requirement document using the Quality Center.
• Performed Functional, Regression, and Acceptance tests.
• Verified and validated the transaction process using different credit cards and as well as EFT Process.
• Conducted manual testing using the Standards, guidelines and structured methodology in testing the application.
• Prepared weekly status reports to the senior management team that reflects the progress of testing and bug fixes.
• Extensively used SQL queries to interact with database during back-end testing.
• Defect reporting and RTM are performed using HP Quality Center.

Environment: Java, Cascading Style sheets (CSS), IE 6/7/8, Firefox, Opera, Netscape, Quality Center, QTP, SQL, Oracle, and internal applications.

Confidential - Wilmington, DE

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Participated in review meetings held on System Requirements Documents as well as Functional Requirements Documents.
• Prepared Test plans and test cases as per client requirements and executed the same.
• Performed Functional, Integration, Regression and System testing.
• Played the key role among the team members to make the project successful by maintaining communication with the client and suggest the necessary system enhancements.
• Maintained detailed and comprehensive records of testing activities using HP Quality Center (Test management tool).
• Identified new software defects, analyze and summarize the existing defects using Atlassian JIRA.
• Verified all builds by performing Smoke/Sanity tests before Regression testing and tested against requirements to ensure all changes are incorporated, performed parallel tests to compare versions and browsers.
• Verified end to end transactions that payments received from customers were credited to policy premiums or not.
• Validated that acceptance criteria are met through extensive User Acceptance Testing.
• Performed Back-end testing with the use of SQL queries to validate the data processing
• Reported the bugs to the concerned development team after analyzing the test results in a proactive and diligent manner, focused on providing prompt and effective detailed documentation.
• Assisted the Team Lead with daily QA tasks. Attended Project Meetings, Walkthroughs, and QA Status Meetings.

Environment: .Net, HP Quality Center 10.0, JIRA, QTP, IBM DB2, SQL, IE 6/7/8, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, SQL server

Confidential , Mettawa, IL

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Prepared Test cases based on the requirements and maintained tracking of requirements with the help of Application Life Cycle management tool also known as Quality Center.
• Participated in initial reviews/requirement gathering sessions and provided feedback.
• Followed all Quality Assurance methodologies and executed the same procedures.
• Participated in daily standup meetings (Scrum) and give the updates as part of agile process.
• Coordinated with stakeholders to communicate the processes and made suggested enhancements as per requirement.
• Responsible for testing the functional aspect of application based on business process analysis.
• Responsibilities included acceptance testing, functional testing, System testing, performance testing and GUI testing.
• Performed Back-end testing with the help of SQL.
• Performed Integration Testing to test the different screens within the application and integration with the application and Data Base.
• Maintained keep track of the defects until defect close in JIRA and documented all testing activities.
• Facilitated the defect review/ test progress meetings with the clients and suggest the required changes.
• Performed Regression testing to verify that Defect fixes/Changes in modules doesn’t affect the existing functionality.
• Involved in testing various ShareBuilder online modules like accounts module specifically in accounts overview, transfer money, transaction history and statements.
• Responsible for timely release of the product as per requirement.

Environment: Java, HP Quality Center, JIRA, SQL server, Toad and Confidential internal applications, Load Runner 9.0, IE 6/7/8, Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

Confidential

Junior Tester

Responsibilities:

• Conducted Functional, System, Regression, and User acceptance tests.
• Involved in setting up the Test data to perform all Testing activities
• Generate and maintain SQL queries for database testing
• Maintained the Issue details and reported test results in Test Director
• Responsible for detecting bugs, classifying them and maintaining them based on the severity
• Conducted Regression testing for each build of application.
• Responsible for Documentation of Test Results and Issues
• Have undergone training for Test Director to manage testing activities efficiently.

Environment: Java, Test Director 7.6, XML, QTP, MS Office, Rational Clear Quest, IE 6/7, Windows XP/Vista, Chrome, MY SQL.