SUMMARY:

• An ISTQB/ HP QTP,PMP Certified professional with rich international experience in Project Management, Testing & Quality and SDLC Management in Insurance, Banking, Finance and Manufacturing Industries ;currently working UAT Analyst in Confidential, Washington DC.
• Provide program oversight, management, and communications for a subset of related business and IT capabilities within the HCR program from concept through to operational readiness in Agile Scrum Methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with a State - designated business or technical subject matter lead who will provide the vision for what will be delivered
• Contribute to the HCR program concept of operations (CONOPS) document that defines all business processes and functions that need to be operationally ready by October 2013 and January 2014 in Agile Scrum Methodologies
• Support the Program Management Office (PMO) with monitoring all project activities by providing regular reporting to defined stakeholder groups, managing expectations and ensuring project alignment with established requirements
• Build, manage and maintain project teams and foster an environment for clear communication, synchronized activities, and established processes.
• Mentor and motivate the project team proactively and provide recognition for exemplary performance.
• Good knowledge in SOA(Service Oriented Architecture), SOAP UI and ECM( Enterprise Content Management)
• Excellent knowledge in Groovy using SOAPUI, Java with Selenium and Rational’s and VBScript with QTP.
• Possesses skills in Software Testing encompassing a broad range of areas of software testing; exposure in IBM Rational Quality Center, RQM, RFT ReqPRO and Custom Bug Tracking Tools, Automation Tools like QTP Rational functional Testing IBM Product for Automation, VB script and Java Script.
• Expertise in QuickTest Pro (QTP) and Quality Center (QC), design and implementation of QTP tests scripts
• Excellent knowledge in HP QTP UFT 11.5 and ALM
• Expertise in QTP scripting language, and proven ability to read and code Visual Basic and Java
• Adapt in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing-solutions, troubleshooting for complex Information Systems Management; implementing SIT & UAT test strategy, test plans, test cases and test scripts.
• Onshore/Offshore Test Analyst/Lead to get the status of offshore activities
• Expertise in spearheading numerous IT projects and ensuring delivery of projects in compliance to the quality, time and cost parameters.
• Ability to deliver documents like Test Plan, Reports etc. with high quality.
• Excellent hands on Mobile Testing both Android and IPHONE
• Good Knowledge on Selenium Testing
• Create test suite and Test script in selenium for CURAM application using java script.
• Experience and advanced knowledge of IBM Cúram software in accordance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) health care reform covering MAGI Medicaid and including TANF, POWER, ESNAP, DSNAP, and SNAP Programs.
• Experience and knowledge of the 6 Curam Modules including Verification Engine, Universal Access, Social Program Management Platform, Life Event Management, Income Support for Medical Assistance and Evidence Broker.
• Ability to store and develop repository of the developed automation scripts for regression testing.
• Experience creating and implementing test environments for a client-server or distributed system involving relational databases
• Demonstrated competencies in team building of both onshore and offshore 25-35 members and guiding the conceptualization / creation of flexible / expandable software architecture to meet client requirements.
• Strong collaboration, team building, interpersonal, communication skills with proficiency at grasping new technical concepts quickly & utilizing the same in a productive manner.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Confidential, Washington, DC

Sr QA & UAT/ Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developed Test Plan and Test Execution Plans
• Developed Integration Test Plan with all 40 Interfaces outbound files and inbound files plan.
• Developed End to End Test Cases.
• Prepared End to END Interfaces Test Cases and Executed in pre-prod environment.
• Developed Test Scenarios and QA Test Cases as well as UAT test cases.
• Reviewed FDD’s TDD’s and prepares Test cases as per policies.
• Plan and manage execution of QA & UAT activities
• Defect Tracking and Clarifications using Quality Centre and Issue Tracking System
• Documented all Test Execution in HP ALM 12.
• Oversee the activities of the UAT tracks during UAT preparation and execution.
• Worked on all 40 Interfaces using SOAP UI, ESB and ETL processing.
• Extract ETL Work Flow and Ran batch jobs for interface testing.
• Set and self-educate on the project standards and approach for UAT testing in all modules.
• Validate the UAT team follows the project’s testing standards, guidelines, and methodology.
• Provide training on the project repository to the test team.
• Monitor UAT issues and risks in coordination with the UAT Project Managers.
• Validate Test Cases and Execute test cases in Cúram for UAT Test Scenario.
• Review Cúram Rules and Policies as per the requirements.
• Analysis all Test Execution results and validate test data, Test results as per the scenarios.
• Work with the business stakeholders and end users to elicit and elaborate requirements
• Review all Functional Documents and Requirement Documents to run the cases as per the Rules and Policies.
• Provide technical guidance in requirements analysis techniques.
• Work with the development team to explain the requirements
• Develop and apply business and requirements analysis strategies
• Review, understands IBM Cúram Rules and Polices, workflows per the requirements for the complex business processes; Tests, validates the delivered solutions in IBM Cúram.
• Knowledge on Interface IN & OUT Bound files for Confidential downstream and upstream systems.
• Develop and document the Functional, Technical, and Performance requirements for the program.
• Support system testing and user acceptance testing.
• Run the batch jobs, and make sure all inbound and outbound files successfully transferred.
• Review JIRA Risks and Issues as needed
• Knowledge & Trained on CRM Sales force Tool.
• Oversee the test case management and defect management process (identification, fixing, re-testing and migration of defects) is functioning correctly
• Escalate, document and record all issue on time and work with respective team’s members for Quick response.
• Provide business area and technical expertise to management and stakeholders to facilitate planning, set direction, define business initiatives, and develop solutions to business information systems needs and requirements
• Excellent knowledge on below modules:
• Worked on all Modules and excellent knowledge on all program rules along with their combination programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Expedited SNAP(ESNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF), Transitional SNAP (T- SNAP), Local SNAP Supplement(LSS), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program(LIHEAP), Program on Employment and Responsibility (POWER), Interim Disability Assistance (IDA), General Assistance for Children (GC), Food Stamp Employment Training (FSET), Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance (RCM), Disaster Food (DSNAP), Burial Assistance (Burial).
• Selenium TestNG script using Java Modules and packages.
• Develop Regression Test Suite in Selenium using Java Script.

Environment: Manual, SQL Server, Oracle 11, Quality Center ALM 12.2, IBM Cúram Social Program Management, Version 6.1.0.0, JIRA, Agile Scrum Methodologies, Selenium TestNG. Java, Dot NET. Etc.

Confidential

Sr QA Specialist/Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developing Master Test Plan, Test Cases, and Test Data for a web based application.
• Developing automation scripts, working with developers, test team members, and business Subject Matter experts to design automation scripts
• Defining complex information in order to drive and track test cases resulting in measurable and repeatable test results that can be automated based on risk based testing
• Work with the business stakeholders and end users to elicit and elaborate requirements.
• Develop and apply business and requirements analysis strategies.
• Provide technical guidance in requirements analysis techniques.
• Work with the development team to explain the requirements.
• Develop and document the Functional, Technical, and Performance requirements for the program.
• Provide business area and technical expertise to management and stakeholders to facilitate planning, set direction, define business initiatives, and develop solutions to business information systems needs and requirements.
• Support system testing and user acceptance testing.
• Complete Test Team Estimation.
• Publish, Own and Track Release Schedule
• Manager Release BRDs, Functional Design and Technical Design Documents and Project cross dependences.
• Manage Release Change Control and impact analysis.
• Create and Maintain Quality Center Domain and Project.
• Perform Test Risk Assessment for each Release.
• Evaluate Test Phase Entry and Exit Criteria and Readiness for UAT and OAT.
• Status Reports at Release Level.
• Manage Defects at Release Level.
• Document Release Test Summary Report.
• Update Test Documentation Repository.
• Generate Reports from MicroStrategy and DB Visualizer
• Manage Defects at Release Level.
• Document Release Test Summary Report.
• Update Test Documentation Repository.
• Close Out Clarity Projects.
• Disposition Test Data and Test Environments.
• Managed Functional testing, Integration testing, System testing (SIT), User Acceptance testing and Regression testing in Agile Scrum Methodologies
• Guided team for testing documentation including Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Strategies, and Test Summary Reports in Agile Scrum Methodologies.
• Defect Tracking and Clarifications using Quality Centre and Issue Tracking System

Environment: Windows XP, Manual & Automation Testing, Test Management Tools, SQL Server, Oracle 11, Quality Center ALM 12.2, QTP UFT 11.5, MS-Project Plan, Java, DOTNET, Agile Scrum Methodologies.

Confidential, New York.

Sr IT Project Manager QA/ Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Led a team of 50 testers for both Client and Vendor sides onshore and offshore teams
• Developing Master Test Plan, Test Strategy, Test Cases, and Test Data for a web based application.
• Obtain & Secure Test Team Resources.
• Establish Stakeholder Meetings
• Conduct Strategy Workshop.
• Review and Sign Off - Release Test Strategy and Program Test Strategy.
• Test Management and ensure releases are delivered as per schedule and with quality.
• Monitor Test results and corrective measures.
• Third level of Escalation.
• Complete Test Team Estimation.
• Publish, Own and Track Release Schedule
• Manager Release BRDs, Functional Design and Technical Design Documents and Project cross dependences.
• Work with the business stakeholders and end users to elicit and elaborate requirements.
• Develop and apply business and requirements analysis strategies.
• Provide technical guidance in requirements analysis techniques.
• Work with the development team to explain the requirements.
• Develop and document the Functional, Technical, and Performance requirements for the program.
• Provide business area and technical expertise to management and stakeholders to facilitate planning, set direction, define business initiatives, and develop solutions to business information systems needs and requirements.
• Support system testing and user acceptance testing.
• Manage Release Change Control and impact analysis.
• Create and Maintain Quality Center Domain and Project.
• Perform Test Risk Assessment for each Release.
• Evaluate Test Phase Entry and Exit Criteria and Readiness for UAT and OAT.
• Status Reports at Release Level.
• Manage Defects at Release Level.
• Document Release Test Summary Report.
• Update Test Documentation Repository.
• Close Out Clarity Projects.
• Disposition Test Data and Test Environments.
• Managed Functional testing, Integration testing, System testing (SIT), User Acceptance testing and Regression testing in Agile Scrum Methodologies
• Guided team for testing documentation including Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Strategies, and Test Summary Reports in Agile Scrum Methodologies.
• Defect Tracking and Clarifications using Quality Centre and Issue Tracking System

Environment: Windows XP, Manual & Automation Testing, Test Management Tools, SQL Server, Oracle 11, Quality Center ALM 12.2, QTP UFT 11.5, MS-Project Plan, Java, DOTNET, Agile Scrum Methodologies

Confidential

Project Manager &QAQC / Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developing Master Test Plan, Test Strategy, Test Cases, and Test Data for a web based application.
• Developing automation scripts, working with developers, test team members, and business Subject Matter experts to design automation scripts
• Executing and updating automation scripts test cases via automation tools and/or programming
• Storing and developing repository of the developed automation scripts for regression testing.
• Reporting detailed test results of automation scripts completion, failure, and blocked rate
• Participating in technical design and walk through with development team
• Devising ways to automate operational procedures that are manually done in Unix based type environment, database type environment, networking type environments, and storage type environments
• Defining complex information in order to drive and track test cases resulting in measurable and repeatable test results that can be automated based on risk based testing
• Attending quality control and testing related meetings for that will result in the creation of automation strategies
• Provide individuals and small businesses with tools to compare health plans, obtain information about those plans, and enroll in an insurance product.
• Offer a fully integrated Health Insurance Exchange (HIX) for all Medicaid eligibility categories in Agile Scrum Methodologies
• Provide data and reports necessary to evaluate progress, make improvements, and comply with federal and State law.
• Provide data and reports necessary to evaluate progress, make improvements, and comply with federal and State law.
• Contributing to the development of test strategies and approaches for regression test automation also may be requested to create automation scripts for requirements test cases, adhoc (negative) test cases, performance timing test cases, and user automated test cases.
• Implementing automation testing tools to gain further efficiencies
• Ensuring any unresolved problems or issues with testing efforts are documented and escalated
• Analyzing and prioritizing defects resulting from automated script
• Providing status and progress reports by project on automated efforts
• Work collaboratively with a State-designated business or technical subject matter lead who will provide the vision for what will be delivered
• Worked on all State of Maryland CARES (Client Automatic Registration and Enrollment Systems) and CSES (Child support Enrollment Systems) Projects and implemented successfully.
• Worked with State Systems Applications Director to provide daily status on all CARES and CSES Applications.
• Facilitate program management meetings for all Agency stakeholders and vendors that are involved in projects within their program scope.
• Work with the business stakeholders and end users to elicit and elaborate requirements.
• Develop and apply business and requirements analysis strategies.
• Provide technical guidance in requirements analysis techniques.
• Work with the development team to explain the requirements.
• Develop and document the Functional, Technical, and Performance requirements for the program.
• Provide business area and technical expertise to management and stakeholders to facilitate planning, set direction, define business initiatives, and develop solutions to business information systems needs and requirements.
• Support system testing and user acceptance testing.
• Guiding Automation team for preparing testing bed and test architecture.
• Managed Functional testing, Integration testing, System testing (SIT), User Acceptance testing and Regression testing in Agile Scrum Methodologies
• Guided team for testing documentation including Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Strategies, and Test Summary Reports in Agile Scrum Methodologies.
• Defect Tracking and Clarifications using Quality Centre and Issue Tracking System.
• Approved Rational Quality Center & Clear Quest for reporting the defects.
• Provided inputs to the Technical Directors & Project Lead and peers regarding testing and product quality by conducting Key learning sessions after each release.

Environment: Windows XP, Manual Testing & Automation, RQM, RFT, Test Management Tools, RCQ, RQM, RTC, ReqPRO, SQL Server, QTP, Oracle 9.0, Quality Center, MS-Project Plan, Java, DOTNET, Agile Scrum Methodologies.

Confidential, OH

Senior Test Manager / Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Honed expertise in conducting and participating meetings for EPMO for IT PM’s and PASS PM’s; handled the entire SIT & UAT Test phases meeting the Entry to Exit criteria under deadlines.
• Preparation and tracking of analysis; interacted with BSA and SA closely working with Project Manager to provide the project status Daily.
• Led a team of 25 testers, 12 of which were offshore.
• Developing Master Test Plan, Test Strategy, Test Cases, and Test Data for a web based application.
• Developing automation scripts, working with developers, test team members, and business Subject Matter experts to design automation scripts
• Executing and updating automation scripts test cases via automation tools and/or programming
• Carried out the estimations for current and upcoming projects, prepared project plans resource allocations along with onshore and offshore estimations in Agile Scrum Methodologies
• Interaction with customer and onsite team to gather information for testing; successfully participated in Every Production Call with Release Management in every Project Go Live or No Go Decisions.
• Detailed analysis for the test requirements; created SIT Master test plans and Master strategy.
• Guiding Automation team for preparing testing bed and test architecture.
• Managed Functional testing, Integration testing, System testing (SIT), User Acceptance testing and Regression testing in Agile Scrum Methodologies.
• Guided team for testing documentation including Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Strategies, and Test Summary Reports in Agile Scrum Methodologies.
• Defect Tracking and Clarifications using Quality Centre and Issue Tracking System.
• Providing input in the creation of the automated test planning for each project
• Designing and developing automated test cases
• Analyzing complex testing procedures and recommending actions to improve reduction in manual testing effort process
• Contributing to the development of test strategies and approaches for regression test automation also may be requested to create automation scripts for requirements test cases, adhoc (negative) test cases, performance timing test cases, and user automated test cases.
• Implementing automation testing tools to gain further efficiencies
• Ensuring any unresolved problems or issues with testing efforts are documented and escalated
• Approved Rational Quality Center & Clear Quest for reporting the defects.
• Provided inputs to the Technical Directors & Project Lead and peers regarding testing and product quality by conducting Key learning sessions after each release.

Environment: Windows XP, Manual Testing & Automation, RQM, RFT, Test Management Tools, RCQ, ReqPRO, SQL Server, QTP, Oracle 9.0, Quality Center, MS-Project Plan, Java, DOTNET, Agile Scrum Methodologies.

Confidential, PA

Test Manager / Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling SIT & UAT test phases meeting the EXIT criteria under deadlines.
• Managed 25 testing resources for UAT and web application testing
• Successfully analyzed BRDs, SDSs & PRDs to ensure 100% Requirements coverage in execution of Test cases.
• Honed expertise in coordinating with the developers and management to layout the project schedule and Timelines for the testing phase of each content group.
• Involved in creating SIT test plans and strategy and developed various test cases and test scripts for testing Facets Functionality in Agile Scrum Methodologies.
• Successfully performed Functional testing, Integration testing, System testing (SIT), User Acceptance testing and Regression testing; coordinating with SMEs and Business Users or End Users in executing UAT in timeline in Agile Scrum Methodologies.
• Adroitly provided support to end users while execution of UAT with proper test scenarios & test data and involved in functional testing of various modules in FACETS.

Environment: Windows XP, Manual Testing & Automation, RQM. RFT Tomcat, SQL Server, QTP, Oracle 9.0, Quality Center, MS-Project Plan

Confidential, Florida

Senior Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Significantly analyzed the business requirements and developed the SIT, UAT test plans and test cases and test scripts for testing of web pages.
• Successfully tested FACETS 4.31 - Billing, Enrollment, Customer Service applications and performed Functional testing, Integration testing, User Acceptance testing and Regression testing.
• Proactively used SQL Queries to verify the data from the Oracle database and coordinated with the developer and management to layout the project schedule and deadlines for the testing phase for each content group.
• Accurately wrote and updated test cases to identify problems occurred while accessing the Web page and also responsible to enter and keep track of them.
• Provided the Leverage Quality Center to close the bugs/cases as and when developers fix the bugs; coordinated with different people in Project to keep track of all the bugs and updated the track of the bugs using Quality Center.
• Played key role in performance analysis and tuning of the application under testing; involved in Rerun of test cases and test scripts for Regression testing after fixing bugs in the software.

Environment: Windows XP, Manual Testing, Tomcat, SQL Server, QTP, Oracle 9.0, Quality Center, MS- Project Plan

Confidential, Hartford, CT

Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Proactively analyzed User Requirement Specification (URS) & Functional Requirements Specification (FRS) understand business rules of application.
• Successfully developed test scenarios and test cases based on the test plan and FRS.
• Significantly performed functionality testing, Regression testing, and navigation testing.
• Wrote SQL statement and stored procedures in Oracle for extraction; used Test Director to logged defects, etc.

Environment: Manual Testing & Automation, QTP SQL Server, QTP, Oracle 9.0, Quality Center, MS-Project Plan, Java, DOTNET