SUMMARY:

• Extensive testing leadership, test automation, and technical testing experience in Software Quality Assurance as Senior Test Lead and Senior test engineer on systems developed for Web, API and Mobile Platforms utilizing agile, automated, manual and back - end Test procedures.
• Recommended, planned and implemented QA processes, procedures and methodologies.
• Worked with different levels of management, users, and vendors.
• Developed Result-Oriented team strategy, mentored team members in QA methodologies and technology.
• Innovative and effective testing experience in both Agile and Waterfall environments with Web, Service, API, UI, Security testing in DevOPS environments, as well as data warehouses and ORACLE, DB2 and SQL Server and NoSQL databases.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and leadership skills.

SKILL:

Operating System: Windows, UNIX (Solaris, HP-UX, AIX), Linux

Languages: Java, Python, SQL, PL/SQL, Hive, JavaScript, VBScript, Bash, Shell, R, Ruby, PHP,C#Database: Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Sybase, DB2, Informatica

Communication: HTTP, FTP, TCP/IP, Telnet, SSH, JSON

Application Sever: Tomcat, Spark, AWS, WebSphere, Weblogic, MQ, Oracle Apps

Test Automation Tools: WebDriver, Cucumber, SoapUI, Rest-Assured, QTP, UFT, Appium, Renorex

Load Testing tools: LoadRunner, JMeter, SiteScope, Fiddler

Test Tools: JIRA, Jenkins, Maven, GIT, TestRail, Docker, Confluence, ClearQuest, Quality Center, TFS

Security testing: Burp Suite, WebInspect, SQLMap, ZAP, NMAP, Wireshark, Kali, OWASP

Methodology: Agile Scrum, Kanban, DevOPS, Waterfall SDLC

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Bethesda, MD

Test Automation Lead / Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Leading the eRA test team in a DevOPS oriented Agile testing practice, with test automation focus. Led team’s test automation as the key enabler of Agile testing.
• Established collaborative automation execution infrastructure for the entire test team. Automation tests were integrated with Continuous Integration for rapid feedback on build quality.
• Created Selenium WebDriver and PROOF based test automation frameworks. Integrated automated tests with Continuous Integration tools for build verification.
• Established test automation standards and enforced compliance. Additionally, guided a test automation specialist in building a Serenity BDD, Cucumber, Jenkins and WebDriver based test automation framework to efficiently generate very complex test data to be utilized by the test and product team. Performed web service and RESTfull API testing with SoapUI and RestAssured API.
• Prior to agile transition, led test automation pilots of multiple tools to determine suitability for eRA’s needs in rapid automated test development within the Sprint boundaries.
• Working tools and system platforms: Subject7 PROOF, CruiseControl CI, WebDriver, Cucumber, Rest Assured, SoapUI, Junit, Jenkins, Windows VM, Docker
• Developed performance testing scripts using LoadRunner and Jmeter for major application releases.
• Generated and analyzed, performance results and provided reports to the product team. Worked with testers and analysts to identify load test scenarios, and setup test data.
• Developed load test scripts for various protocols including HTTP, HTTPs, TrueClient, REST and SOAP WebServices.
• Worked with architects and developers to review performance metrics and discuss remediation of performance issues.
• Provided response time, thread count and Heap memory usage statistics utilizing LoadRunner, Jmeter and SiteScope reports.
• Worked with DBAs to monitor DB and identify locking during the load test.
• Led a large test team assigned to support testing of many applications and web services.
• Developed Software testing expertise and excellence across the test team for successful execution of testing activities across multiple Agile Development teams.
• Worked directly with the client’s senior leadership to ensure appropriate resource allocation to meet all of the program’s test needs.
• Screened, recruited and on-boarded more than 40 testers over the last 8 years. Managed staff performance issues when needed.
• Conducted yearly performance reviews of testers.
• Mentored testers on an on-going basis in the areas of Agile, Security testing, UI-UX, ETL, Automation, Mobile and Section 508 testing.
• Developed test process for Security testing as part of the Agile Scrum cycles. Worked with Security office, Architects and developers to plan tests based on threat model. Performed web application Security testing focused on identifying major OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), SQL Injection, Access control, Authentication and session management, and Sensitive Data Exposure.
• Reported defects and followed up resolutions for both client and server side vulnerabilities.
• As the designated leader of the test team, worked closely with the Test Brach chief to develop test processes (pre-Agile) for all eRA teams to support eRA’s quarterly enterprise releases.
• Test processes were developed for Preliminary Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Implementation Readiness Review.
• Additionally developed test process for Shared components created by the Infrastructure team.
• Implemented and enforced the testing processes over many enterprise releases for the organization.

Confidential, Bethesda, MD

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Created and executed test cases against functional requirements, use cases for enhancements and defects.
• Create and review test plans and test cases, and test matrix.
• Execute Test Cases and document results for System and integration tests including End-to-End testing.
• Report defects and retest fixes of these defects.
• Work closely with Client and Service team members including developers, OPS, architects and DBAs as necessary.
• Create and modify extensive SQL scripting in TOAD for data validation in Oracle. Executed PLSQL stored procedures for batch processing in test environment.
• Design and Develop automation regression test suites using VBSript and QTP programming. The scripts are utilized by team testers to both regression test grant application submission functionality, as well as effortlessly generate test data for testing.

Test Platform: Windows, Oracle 10g, 9iAS, XML, XSL, ClearQuest, ClearCase, Test Director Quality Center, SQL Plus, Toad, SnagIT, Excel, Word

Confidential, New York, NY

Senior Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Wrote testplan for System test against functional requirements, use cases, XML maps and other non-source-code development artifacts.
• Created Manual test scenarios, and detailed test cases.
• Executed Test Cases and documented results for System and UAT tests.
• Worked closely with Client representative during UAT, as necessary.
• Wrote SQL queries for validation, utilizing multi database joins in SQL Server. Executed SQL and TransactSQL scripts.
• Modified XML configuration files in test Servers.
• Created and executed automated regression test scripts in TSL using WinRunner. Wrote modular data driven test scripts and various functions for automated test.
• Created Vuser scripts in VuGen, created scenarios in Controller, and executed Load test scripts.
• Executed test cases, investigated and reported defects with Visual Intercept. Participated in Defect Review meetings.
• Verified .Net code security, and site security after security patch.

Environment: VB.Net, C#, ASP.Net, IIS, SQL Server, Oracle 9i, XML, XSLT, Biztalk, UML, Crystal Reports

Test Platform: Win 2000, Windows XP, IE 6, .Net 2003, XML Spy, SQL Server, Biztalk, Visual InterceptMS Office, Test Director 8, WinRunner 7.6, Loadrunner 7.6/8.0

Confidential

Programmer Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and modifying database models.
• Coded SQL scripts and PL/SQL stored procedures for internal Web application.
• Reviewed code and unit tests.
• Mentored programmers and testers.
• Created unit test cases, executed and documented results.
• Created Shell scripts and batch jobs for automated processing of programs.

Confidential, RI

Senior QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Provided technical leadership and hands-on expertise in the creation of an End-to-End test strategy.
• Created and executed detailed Test plan system, integration and UAT; and led the review and sign-off.
• Led a team of four QA Engineers in test case creation and execution.
• Created Test Cases for System, Integration and UAT tests from Use Cases of various transaction types.
• Created and executed test cases to verify the SHA-1 encryption of private patient data per HIPAA.
• Coordinated with internal business users for UAT test execution, and reviewed results. Held daily Defect Review meetings.
• Created Shell scripts using Regular Expression, sed, awk, grep etc. using vi.
• Wrote and executed Oracle 9i SQL scripts extensively for test validation.
• Managed test execution in TestDirector.

Environment: Solaris 8, Tuxedo, C++, MQ Series, Oracle 8i, 9i, DB2, XML, HTTP, JAVA XIPC, SHA-1 encryption, MainFrame

Test Platform: Win 2000, Windows XP, IE 5, IPlanet, Verity K2, Solaris, MainFrame, Oracle, DB2, Project 2000 PVCS Tracker, Test Director, QuickTest Pro, Loadrunner

Confidential, New York

API Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Validated the methods of all trading APIs in C++ and J2EE Weblogic environment in UNIX Solaris platform. Created and modified Korn Shell scripts and XML file-based test cases to be utilizied by a Test Harness on Solaris, according to XML Schemas to thoroughly exercise the C++ and Java API methods.
• Created SQL scripts for SQL Sever to verify the API contributions.
• Created test scenarios and test cases for the GUI interface based on specification and user consultation.
• Monitored Weblogic log files to verify the appropriate API error codes.
• Executed Automated GUI interface tests with Winrunner. Executed the API test scripts, tracked defects in ClearQuest, and analyzed the defects.
• Communicated with business and development managements to resolve issues pending. Rational Unified Process (RUP) methodologies were followed in test activities.
• Profiled and tuned Java code with JProbe.

Environment: Weblogic, Tibco Rendezvous, Sybase SQL Server, C++, XML, XSL, SAX, JDK 1.3, XERCES

Test Platform: Solaris, Red Hat Linux, Win NT, Weblogic, Sybase SQL Server, C++, XML, XSL, SAX, JavaClearQuest, Winrunner, JProbe

Confidential, Rhode Island

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Verified the transfers of MainFrame Sequential files to Solaris Server.
• Verified the Audit files with Shell Scripts to determine the correctness of file contents.
• Created and executed test cases to verify Data migration from MainFrame to Oracle database .
• Verified drug load from MainFrame to Verity K2 indexing server in midtier environment..
• Created and Executed SQL*PLUS queries extensively to verify that the Drug database and the search result on the web interface match.

Environment: Iplanet, Verity K2 Server, MQ Series, Oracle 8i, XML, XSL, HTTP, JDK, MainFrame

Test Platform: Win NT, Windows 2000, IE 5, IPlanet, Verity K2, Solaris, MainFrame, Oracle 8i, PVCS Tracker

Confidential , New York

Senior Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, documented, developed and implemented the quality assurance process.
• Created test automation coding standards. Created test plans for both manual and automation tests.
• Trained Q/A staff in test case writing. Reviewed and executed test cases, and wrote concrete defect reports in PVCS tracker.
• Performed data driven test automation using WinRunner. Wrote functions in and parameterized scripts. Created execution batches for the scripts using Test Director.
• Evaluated and used Java code coverage tools (IQ, PureCoverage) to determine test coverage by automation. Coded test cases in JUnit and HttpUnit.

Environment: Confidential WebSphere 3.02, Visual Age for Java, Oracle 8/8i, MQ Series, XML, HTTP, JDK 1.2

Test Platform: Win NT, Internet Explorer, WebSphere, Visual Age for Java, Solaris, Oracle, WinRunner, PVCS Tracker

Confidential, Wilmington, DE

Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented a test process for overall testing including system and integration testing.
• Created test plan and test cases.
• Coordinated with development managers, developed test scenarios, planned system setup and validations of functions and features of various modules of the application on UNIX, windows and web interfaces utilizing both manual, and automated procedures. Distributed, assisted, and participated with team members in creation, modification and execution of data oriented, business rules or scenario.
• Captured, analyzed, reported and confirmed defects, fixes and test results to developers and management.
• Ensured liaison between QA and business unit managers, development teams, and support staff, and thus acted as the primary resource for resolving issues.
• Reviewed Java codes to detect the potential cause of defects discovered.
• Wrote SQL queries extensively to verify data storage. Reported Web Server and message queuing (MQ Series) issues to admins.

Testing Methods: RUP, Black Box, User interface, Distributed, Transaction, Positive & Negative, Regulatory compliance and Regression testing.

Environment: Netscape Enterprise Server, Weblogic Server, HP Server Oracle 8x, DB2, Confidential MQ series, Confidential Mainframe

Test Platform: Win NT, Internet Explorer, HP-UX, Oracle, PVCS Tracker

Confidential, New Jersey

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Defined Master Test Approach and Strategy. Created and signed off test plans.
• Implement Q/A strategy, in accordance with the SOPs in place. Implemented the validation procedures in compliance with the CFR 21 Part 11 FDA regulations.
• Created, Reviewed and Executed test cases for PenTrial, Presidio Clinical applications.
• Coordinated test environment setup. Prepared test case metrics and bug report status.
• Analyzed user requirements, wrote test plans from specification and use cases.
• Created and executed automated test scripts using WinBatch .
• Wrote Shell scripts to manipulate log files.
• Developed and wrote SQL and Transact SQL scripts to check Sybase and Oracle databases.
• Verified the Sybase runtime database with the backend metadata.

Environment: SmallTalk, Visual Basic, Oracle 7/8, Oracle Clinicals, WinBatch

Test Platform: Solaris 2.6, Win NT, WinBatch, Oracle Clinicals