SUMMARY:

• Analytical and detail - oriented QA analyst with a unique experience in testing Web-based and Client/server applications.
• Working experience in POS and Credit Card domains.
• Proven track record in generating ideas to improve system design, enhance customer satisfaction and streamline testing efficiencies.
• Able to contribute effective and efficient solutions that help the business achieve desired solutions.
• In-depth knowledge in SDLC and STLC Testing Methodology.
• Proficiency in Software Development and Software Testing Lifecycles ; including Test Strategy preparation, Test Plan Development, Test Case/Script Creation, Test Execution and Bug Tracking . Extensive experience in Writing Test Scripts for Black Box Testing; preparing and executing Test Cases based on Business requirements and Technical Specifications.
• Experience in Manual Testing and various types of testing such as Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing , Load & Performance Testing.
• Proficient in writing Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Scenarios and Test Summary Reports.
• Dynamic team player with excellent communication, presentation, technical writing and problem-solving skills with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Results oriented self-starter with the ability to perform at a high level, remain organized and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle- Analysis, Design, Development, Testing and Deployment of Software Applications.
• Strong ability to communicate with members from all areas of the project including business analysts, developers, product owners, and project managers to execute and deliver at a high level.
• Experience with Software Quality Assurance Testing on GUI based web application, web services, data driven applications and data warehousing.
• Worked on Web Services Testing using.
• Possess strong understanding of XML documents for Web Services Testing.
• Knowledge of SQL queries- used in data validation, reporting, backend testing and data warehousing.
• Actively performed black box testing, implementation testing, smoke/sanity testing, and performance testing.
• Experience in developing test plans and test cases following agile testing methodology.
• Strong knowledge of UML diagrams to model views in MS Visio.
• Experience in designing Test Cases/Test Scripts/Test Conditions for the Functional Testing.
• Experience in Black Box testing, GUI testing, Regression testing
• Experience in writing test plans in HP ALM and JIRA
• Experienced in logging and tracking defects in HP ALM and JIRA.
• Experienced in drafting Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to track Test scenarios and defects.
• Experienced in using SQL to extract data from databases for data analysis and testing.
• Excellent communication skills of business and technical issues to both business users and technical users.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and support multiple projects, under tight deadlines, often with competing priorities.
• Superb Interpersonal, Communication and Leadership Skills.
• Ability to excel and succeed in diverse environment and projects with strong determination, dedication, and inclination towards customer satisfaction.
• Excellent judgment and management skills acquired through experience in identifying areas of high risk early in development life cycle and prioritizing my tasks to focus my testing effort when time is limited.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SDLC Methodologies: RUP, Agile Scrum

Software / OS / UIf: Linux, Windows XP/7/8, Macintosh

Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, HTML, C++

Databases: SQL Developer, Oracle, MySQL

Testing Tools: HP Quality Center

Defect Tracking Tools: HP Quality Center/ALM, JIRA

Modeling Tools: MS Office, MS Visio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

QA Tester

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

• Worked according to the activities laid down in each phase of Software Development Life Cycle and coordinating with the Environment setup for Testing.
• Worked in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects were going simultaneously.
• Constructing tests for the systems functional areas of security and integration.
• Executed test cases on both POS and Mobile POS for multiple locales Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works and Le senza for both international and domestic stores.
• Interacting with developers after logging the defect to explain the various scenarios and testing the defect.
• Used HP ALM for logging defects and managing defect history and traceability
• Used HP ALM for executing the Test Plans in the Test Lab.
• Involving in Smoke, Functional, Regressions and Security testing during testing phases.
• Actively Participated in Defect Tracking Meetings with Test Manager, Test Lead, Business Analysts and Developers.
• Involved in review meetings and made sure the testing is done based on the QA master plan and the deadlines are met.

QA Tester

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities:

• Worked according to the activities laid down in each phase of Software Development Life Cycle and coordinated with the Environment setup for Testing
• Involved in preparing Test Plans based on Business Requirements Document (BRD) and prepared the Functional, System, Integration Test Cases and Test Procedures
• Construct tests for the systems functional areas: installation and configuration, data compatibility, security and integration.
• Alpha testing was done to make sure that the system was working fine
• Involved in testing the Self-Checkout system (SCO)
• Involved in testing different functions of Self-Checkout (SCO) like scanning and payments
• Interacted with the Business analyst team to analyze and review the requirements document and make sure all the requirements are covered by at least one or more test cases
• Interacted with developers after logging the defect to explain the various scenarios and testing the defect using HP ALM
• Wrote SQL queries to extract data and perform analysis.
• Conducted back end testing by writing the SQL queries to ensure the data entered through front end application is matching with data stored in the database.
• Used HP ALM for logging defects and managing defect history and traceability
• Used HP ALM for executing the Test Plans in the Test Lab.
• Involved in Smoke, Functional, Regressions and Security testing during testing phases.
• Active Participation in decision making and Defect Tracking Meetings with Business Analysts, Developers and other stake holders.
• Constantly involved in review meetings and made sure the testing is done based on the QA master plan and the deadlines are met.