SUMMARY:

• Skilled IT Professional with 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance using manual testing tools
• Participated in all phases of the QA process along with iterative, Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience in defect management and creating reports using defect tracking tools (Team Foundation Server, HP ALM Quality Center)
• Strong analytical and trouble - shooting skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in executing excellent analytical skills, results oriented, committed, hard-working, and is self-motivated in learning new technologies and undertaking challenging tasks.
• Experienced in testing mobile apps for end user experience, mobile app design, functionality, accessibility, regression, security, availability and responsive designs
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse technical team.
• Well versed in the Software Development Lifecycle process
• Adheres to QA processes, core testing principles and methodologies as set by team and group leadership
• Achieves daily deliverables - Participates in daily task tracking activities and support continuous integration process improvement and innovation
• Accessibility testing /validation on Kiosk, web and mobile devices using WCAG 2.0 Guidelines
• Experienced user of Microsoft Test Manager
• Web & Mobile Testing- iOS, Android, Windows, etc.
• Experience in Responsive Design Testing, apps functional testing and API Validation
• Performs quality assurance testing for agile, native applications, tools, and software features and projects on Android and iOS devices as well as web
• Reviews and provide feedback on design and architectural documents for new features in the roadmap
• Troubleshoot critical defects in software coding throughout the software development lifecycle as integrated on mobile devices
• Work closely with the developers and engineers to achieve a high level of code coverage
• Socialize and collaborate testing efforts with peers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential - Baltimore, MD

QA/ Mobile Tester

• As a Manual/Mobile Tester and QA Engineer, performed manual and automated testing for the number of web projects such as information and news professional QA portal and company web site across multiple browsers ( (IE, Firefox, Safari and Chrome) .and mobile devices (Android, iOS)
• Created and executed manual smoke, functional, regression, system, integration and exploratory tests.
• Analysed Functional Requirements and Business Specification as part of Static Testing on earliest stages of SDLC
• Responsible for creation, design and execution of test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases and test scenarios.
• Performed test automation using HP UFT/QTP and HP ALM/Quality Center.
• Identified, analyse, and document defects using Jira defect tracking systems.
• Developed and implemented QA Methodologies for the department. This included, but is not limited to development of test case standards, requirements traceability matrix, and testing metrics.
• Coordinated QA, SIT and UAT sessions and executed UAT scenarios with end users for final approval and user signoff.
• Tested embedded application software on various mobile devices, including smart phones and tablets
• Generated high quality defects to create reports based on findings and coverage on various operating system platforms like Android, RIM (Research In Motion)

Confidential , MN

Accessibility Test Engineer

• Accessibility testing using assistive devices such as NVDA & JAWS screen readers.
• Color Contrast Analyser for checking color contrast ratios to ensure compliance,
• Performed further tests to Identify color contrast issues for the low or no vision clients etc.
• Accessibility testing using inbuilt assistive devices found on mobile platforms
• Tab or keyboard only testing
• Understands WCAG 2.O guidelines and how to meet those requirements
• Socialize and collaborate testing efforts with peers
• Works closely with the developers and engineers to achieve a high level of code coverage
• Excellent experience performing accessibility testing on Kiosks
• Training fellow team mates on accessibility and compliance with regards to WCAG

Confidential , MN

Quality Assurance Analyst

• Works with Architecture leads, Developers, Business Analysts, QA teammates, and other stakeholders to write test-requirements during the requirements phase of the development lifecycle.
• Works with Architecture leads, Developers, Business Analysts, QA teammates, and other stakeholders to identify unique test scenarios, create test cases and test scripts
• Executes regression, integration and functional test cases and test scripts (including functional, limits, performance, etc.). Ensures that test scenarios reflect actual usage patterns of the product.
• Provides clear, concise reports regarding product quality and performance to key business stakeholders and provides recommendations to facilitate product readiness decisions.

Confidential

Quality Assurance Analyst

• Proficient in creating and executing test plans and scripts that determine optimal performance
• Ensured that testing activities allowed applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify existing or potential issues
• Made recommendations for improvement of applications to programmers and software developers
• Communicated test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders
• Analyzed test results in order to discover and report defects or bugs, errors, configuration issues etc
• Participated in developing, distributing, and coordinating in-depth end-user reviews for applications
• Extensive testing including Accessibility testing on mobile and tablet devices
• Coordinated and performed User Acceptance Testing
• Performed extensive Accessibility testing on both web and mobile devices
• Coordinated bug triage meetings, bug tracking and reporting using Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Participated in Test case review meetings to ensure scope is covered in test cases

Confidential

Quality Assurance Analys t

• Test case creation, test execution, bug tracking and reporting using Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Performed End to End testing as well as regression testing
• Test planning and design, and giving feedback to developers
• Triaged bugs and assigned them to the developers to be fixed

Confidential

Quality Assurance Analyst

• Performed end to end testing as well as created and reviewed test plans/test scripts
• Worked with developers to resolve issues and improve the quality of end user products
• Filed bugs, wrote test reports, and triaged bugs to be fixed by developers
• Worked with project managers and team to accomplish team goals