TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software Testing: Independent testing, Risk - based, Confirmation testing, Component testing, Contract acceptance testing, Functional testing, Integration testing, Interoperability testing, Maintainability testing, Maintenance testing, Operational (acceptance) testing, Performance testing, Portability testing, Regression testing, Regulation acceptance testing, Reliability testing, Robustness testing, Security testing, Stress testing, Specification-based testing, Structural testing, System testing, Usability testing, User acceptance Testing, Dynamic testing, Black-box testing, Confirmation testing, Decision table testing, Exploratory testing, Functional testing, Specification-based testing, State transition testing, Structural testing, Structure-based testing, Use case testing, White-box testing, Exploratory testingData-driven testing, Keyword-driven testing.

Tools: HP Mercury Quality Center 12.2.0, HP Mercury WinRunner 9.0, Confidential SQA RobotIBM Mercury QuickTest Professional 9.2, Confidential Rational ClearCase, Confidential Rational ClearQuest, SQL, Linux, HTML, XML, JAWS, JavaScript, Java 2, Enterprise JavaBeans, JavaServer Pages, Photoshop, Flash, Windows XP Professional, JRun Server, Text Pad, Evrsoft 1st Page 2000, Novell GroupWise, PlotPro, Lotus Notes 8.5, WebEx, mainframe and client-server applications; Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; In-house programs; MQ1 Database and extensive Internet research

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Washington, DC

Sr. Software Tester

Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of high level business scenarios to test the Confidential (Automated Biometric Identification System), SIT (Secondary Inspection Tool), & Confidential (Candidate Verification Tool) applications of Confidential
• Execute SQL queries for back - end verification and validation using Oracle SQL Developer
• Write, define, develop, and update test cases and test data for testing business transactions while storing these documents in HP Quality Center
• Perform XML file test executions and analysis of test results using XML Spy and iTest (Proprietary Software)
• Verify logs of test executions in PuTTY using Linux
• Utilized CAFIS (3M Cogent Automated Fingerprint Identification System) & ULW (Universal Latent Workstation) to analyze latent fingerprints and test the mail server system

Environment: HP Quality Center 12.20, PuTTY 0.65, Oracle SQL Developer 4.1.1, Windows 7, Lotus Notes 8.5, Altova XML Spy 2015, MS SharePoint, AIX, TIBCO, WebLogic Server 12.1.3, Foglight for Virtualization Enterprise Edition 8.2, C++, iTest (Proprietary Software), Universal Latent Workstation 6.6, Mozilla Thunderbird, CAFIS 6.1.10

Confidential, Washington, DC

Software Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Wrote test cases based on business requirements to test the functionality of the DoL client-server applications
• Logged defects and tracked changes using Confidential Rational ClearQuest
• Designed and documented test plans, scripts and scenarios
• Wrote and executed PL/SQL queries in DB2 to test the DoL databases.
• Ran batch programs using Linux to test the XML file development of DoL Wage Determinations
• Batch, Back End, XML Feed, UAT and Business Objects testing of DoL client-server applications
• Data quality assessment of DoL metadata using ISO/IEC 11179 standards

Environment: Linux, Confidential DB2 9.5, Borland StarTeam 2005, XML, HTML, MS Windows XP Pro, Confidential Rational Suite, Business Objects, ASP, PL/SQL, Java, Unix, MS SharePoint

Confidential, Washington, DC

PeopleSoft Tester

Responsibilities:

• Created test cases for release testing of the PeopleSoft Portal and PeopleSoft Financials 9.0 modules (Asset Management, Distribution, Transportation, Status Tracking and DPM)
• Conducted functional, regression, smoke, and UAT testing of the PeopleSoft and Ariba applications
• Executed SQL queries using TOAD in the Oracle database for backend testing
• Defined Release Test Plans and criteria for user acceptance including entry/exit criteria
• Developed, updated and maintained quality testing standards and procedures
• Coordinated, executed and supported user acceptance testing by client and IV&V testers
• Managed requirements using Phire Architect
• Created test plans, data and scripts for release testing

Environment: PeopleSoft 9.0, Ariba 8.0, Toad for Oracle 10.2.0.4, Phire Architect, Windows 7

Confidential, Washington, DC

Software Tester

Responsibilities:

• Created test cases based on requirements to test functionality of the applications
• Conducted manual, functional and regression testing on client-server applications to test the functionality of core and hosted applications.
• Analyzed workflows to test the functionality of client-server applications and business processes
• Performed data mining of letters and standard reports for the Amendment & Revision applications in MIP
• Managed defects and change requests using Confidential Rational New ClearQuest Web
• Utilized Rational ClearCase to store Requirements, Use Cases, Workflows and other critical information.
• Used AquaData to query Oracle database for backend testing

Environment: Java, HTML, XML, Confidential Rational ClearCase, Confidential Rational ClearQuest, Aqua Data Studio, Windows XP Professional

Confidential, Washington, DC

Software Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Gathered and translated business requirements from clients into test requirements.
• Coordinated testing practices with software developers
• Created test cases based on requirements to test functionality of the applications
• Prepared and assisted in the preparation of reports required for compliance with FISMA.
• Assisted the development team with various duties as assigned

Environment: Windows XP Professional, Java, Java Script, SQL, PL/SQL, J2EE, JSP, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Team Foundation Server. Arrow Strategies/Urban Science, Farmington Hills, MI, U.S.A Jun 2008-Dec 2009

Software Quality Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• C reate d outlines and traceability matrices to test the design of new features in applications.
• Wrote and execute d manual, and regression test suites on completed development work.
• Create d and execute d automation test scripts via record and playback functionality.
• Tested technical documentation in support of features in the application.
• Utilized Urban Science anomaly tracking system to identify, report, and monitor issues with software applications and applie d approved methodologies for resolutions.
• Updated and maintained manual/automated test specifications via the Urban Science version control tool.
• Performed functional, automated, regression, and user acceptance testing of the Service Smarts Online (SSO) web based application designed for Hyundai and the Motor Holdings Dealer Information Database (MHDID) web based application designed for GM.

Environment: Windows XP Professional, Java, Java Script, SQL, PL/SQL, J2EE, JSP, ASP.NET, HTML, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, HP Mercury WinRunner 9.0, Microsoft Visual Source Safe, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Team Foundation Server

Confidential, Farmington Hills, MI

Responsibilities:

• Managed tracking logs for Unit Testing, System Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Defect Logs, and Technical Design Documents and ensured these logs are up-to-date and reflect a true picture as to the current status
• Used HP/Mercury Quality Center for test planning and defect management
• Created and maintained Project Deliverables
• Managed and facilitated project meetings including documenting minutes and action items
• Assisted in organization and upkeep of document repository in Rational Portfolio Manager
• Documented, assigned, and tracked issues & risks identified by the team members
• Created and maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Facilitated and refined critical processes related to project and program management as well as the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Environment: Windows XP Professional, Java, Java Script, Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, J2EE, JSP, Quality Center 9.0.

Confidential, Farmington Hills, MI

Application Testing and Security Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated and granted approval for security access to Confidential applications to GM, Delphi and EDS end users in North America, Mexico, Canada, and Europe
• Created security process documentation for Confidential Global Purchasing applications
• Prepared GM Global Purchasing applications for Sarbanes-Oxley audit
• Created test cases to verify security as per the documentation and GM rules.
• Executed the test cases after the security roles were configured in the systems
• Created defect logs related to security and worked with developers and system administrators in resolving the issues.
• Used HP/Mercury Test Director/Quality Center for test planning and defect management
• Conducted system and regression testing activities for each new release based on the supplier and country of implementation.
• Created testing status reports for Confidential and Confidential
• Coordinated the establishment and/or deletion of end user access for the Confidential Global Purchasing Applications
• Monitored security violation reports and ensured resolution of security problems in a timely manner

Environment: Windows XP Professional, Java, Java Script, Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, J2EE, JSP, Quality Center 9.0.