OBJECTIVE:

Competent and hands - on QA/Software Test Engineer with over 6 years of experience performing Manual, Automated, Smoke, Regression & UAT Testing on Web and Client-server applications throughout phases of SDLC, PLC & STLC. I’m looking forward to a new challenging QA/Manual Tester/Test Analyst position.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER OVERVIEW:

• Proficient in Functional, Regression, Automation & UAT Testing throughout the phases of SDLC
• Well-versed in various environments & methodologies - Waterfall, Iterative, Agile, Scrum and XP
• Extensive knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) & QA processes & techniques
• Expertise in Test Cases, Scripts design and development using various leading tools
• Collaborative experience with BA & SMEs to translate business requirements into testing requirements
• Experienced with full SDLC phases - requirements, analysis, design, development & testing
• Strong technical & analytical skills in fast paced environment - Agile, Scrum & XP
• Proven ability to learn complex business processes and data flows quickly with minimal supervision
• Cross-browser Testing experience using various browser versions against all system testing
• Strong skills in creating complex SQL queries, Stored Procedures and validating back-end data
• Proven experience with EDI Enrollment and Claims transactions and EDI data validation
• Defects Analysis, Logging and Reporting in defect management tools like HP Quality Center
• Excellent skills at defect management process with defect tracking tools - HP QC, Jira, BugZilla
• Expertise in Automation Testing using HP QTP/UFT with advanced level understanding of VBScript syntax, Function, Actions, Shared OR and Error Handling
• Successful implementation of a Data-driven & over 83% automation coverage by HP QTP/UFT

TESTING & TECHNICAL TOOLS:

OS & Development Language: Windows 7, Windows 8, UNIX, VBScript, XML, HTML, SQL, PL/SQL, Java, JavaScript, J2EE, C++, .NET, PHP, RoR, Python.

QA/Software Testing Tools: HP Quality Center (QC), HP ALM, HP QuickTest Professional (QTP), Jira, Zephyr, BugZilla, BrowserStack, FoneMonkey, SoapUI, JSON, WireShark, MobaXterm, Siemens BOS Server, Field Simulator, TMDS

Cross-Browser Testing: IE, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Google Chrome, iOS, Android

Microsoft & Technical Tools: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Project, Visio, SnagI t, DropBox, Jing, GitHub, WebEx, Rally

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Segment Integration Test Analyst

Confidential, Homewood, IL

Responsibilities:

• Develop Test Plans for multiple projects defining all actions, Test Deliverables, Roles & Responsibilities and Test Procedures to satisfy the Project Artifacts
• Coordinate Requirements and Test Case walkthrough meetings with BA and SMEs
• Develop Manual & Automation Test scripts based on Requirements Specs, User Stories and Use Cases for Train Schedules, Creating Trains, Train Status, Managing Train Sheet, Modifying Train Engine, Train Initialization from CUT OUT to ACTIVE state using JIRA & UFT
• Working in Object Identification, Object Repository, set the Environment variables, Output value, Recovery scenario, Data Driven Test by using Quick Test Pro (UFT/QTP)
• Analyze TRD/FRD and develop Test Cases bases on Test Plan for BackOffice applications in HP-ALM/JIRA throughout SDLC & STLC
• Verify Functional Testing on Wayside devices switches, switch reverse, signals, Weather Alerts, track line color, PDF print option function according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines
• Perform Regression Testing, Build Acceptance Testing (BAT / UAT) of Managing Track Authority, Joint Authority, Train Clearance, Bulletin Items, Track Blocks etc.
• Perform Sanity, Regression, E2E, Backend, Smoke, Functional, Non-functional, Black box, Performance, UAT for BackOffice/Web & Client Server based applications
• Identifying defects in the system and making sure all the critical requirements are tested well before going to production or field
• Involved in Segment, Integration, End to End, Communication, Track & Field Testing of all critical components of PTC like Onboard, Wayside, communication, Back office and Dispatch systems (CAD).
• Involved in defect triage and investigate the root cause of defect.
• Configuration and Installation of Train Management Computers which are being used in Lab and Field-testing
• Played lead role in scripting Automated Test cases using HP UFT to increase automation coverage for PSS - Speed Restriction - Track Out of Service & Crossing protection bulletin
• Perform UNIX command execution, validations in debug client server logs for Bulletin, TA messages like 1041, 2042, 1051, 2052, DG-BULI & DG-TAUT etc in Siemens BOS
• Built and maintained a robust Test Automation Suite by using HP UFT/QTP
• Extensively used HP QuickTest Professional (QTP) to create Regression Suite for nightly scheduled run by Test Batch Runner & custom Driver Script
• Ensured test scenarios and test coverage matrix covers business functionalities as defined by Project Charter
• Map Test Cases to business Requirements using HP Quality Center & Zephyr for RTM
• Provide production deployment support over the weekends and after hours in executing Regression Suite, UAT & Ad-hoc, Back End (Oracle DB) Testing along with Developer team
• Create Reports from HP Quality Center (QC/ALM) and presented to stakeholders on test deliverables and project status for Bulletins, PSS, TNT & Train Movement
• Maintain and follow Test Plans and provided updates to PMO using MS Project and MS SharePoint
• Identify, report and track Defects & usability issues by using JIRA & HP Quality Center (QC)
• Participate in Show & Tell Meetings to explain and demonstrate repaired defect and new features
• Log and track Issues in Defects module of HP Quality Center, JIRA and Re-Tested defects resolved by Wabtec for each release
• Attend Daily Stand-ups and providing QA & Defect updates, priority, deliverables and RTM

Quality Assurance Analyst

Confidential, ME

Responsibilities:

• Researched and analyzed Project documents to write Manual Test Cases & Automated Test Scripts
• Performed Manual Testing on Patient Portal - MyMartinsPoint & Claims modules to test the functionality
• Worked closely with QA Lead & Team Leads in developing Test Plans, Test Schedules & Test Data
• Performed Manual and Automated Tests on multiple projects in a very intense Scrum environment
• Performed Regression & Smoke Testing prior to System Testing and after Defects get fix by Devs
• Created and executed HP QTP Test Scripts against online Claims and Bill Payments modules
• Participated in troubleshooting Defects with Devs reproducing & resolution till closures
• Converted Test Cases to automated test scripts in HP QTP/UFT for MyMartinsPoint
• Performed everyday duties in Agile/Scrum environment for Manual & Automation efforts
• Developed Automated Regression Suite to run at night/weekends by Batch Runner & Driver Script
• Wrote Manual Test Case scenarios and ensured sufficient test coverage for both Positive & Negative Testing of Bill Payment, Appointments and PHI Review
• Actively led in planning, coordinating and monitoring User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Claim processing & EDI validations
• Created and maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) by tracing Test Cases & Test Scripts
• Run Automated Scripts & reported execution status to QA Leads & teams during Stand-ups
• Performed UAT Testing to validate coverage for testing functional behavior from end-user usage
• Performed Regression Testing manually and by running Automation Framework as nightly runs to ensure Search modules stability - Members, Providers & Pharmacy
• Created Test Data for both Manual & Automated Test and verified readiness of Test Environments
• Enhanced existing Automation Framework in VBScripts for Bill Payment & Membership Enrollment automating the testing scenarios using HP QuickTest Professional
• Performed Manual and Automated Tests on parallel projects in intense Agile / Scrum environments

Manual Tester/UAT

Confidential, IL

Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with QA Manager, BA & SMEs in developing Test Plans, Test Cases & RTM
• Reviewed detailed functional and technical specs to create detailed Manual Test Cases for web portals
• Executed tests according to requirements while maintaining strong documentation at SharePoint
• Created and maintained Test Plans and Test Scenarios in HP Quality Center/ALM & SharePoint
• Set up test data, testing tools, and test environments and wrote SQL queries for database testing for PromiseNet Portal & 340B Complete Portals
• Actively attended in project meetings to gathered scenarios for Manual and Automated Testing
• Prepared User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scenarios with BAs for acceptance criteria
• Gathered Test Data from Database by SQL for User Acceptance Testing ( UAT ) & E2E Testing
• Attended Daily Stand-up Meeting and updated Test Status to BA, Dev & QA team
• Ensured Test Scripts had traceability to requirements by RTM and other project documentations
• Worked closely with Dev team to research and reduce issues found during Manual Testing
• Created Manual Test Cases for AnswerWell Workplace and AnswerWell Consultant Portals and maintained traceability from business requirements and technical specifications to test conditions
• Converted existing Manual Regression Test Cases into Test Scripts from HP QC to HP QTP/UF
• Assured Automated Regression Test Scripts are integrated and passing in a nightly build process
• Set up and maintained Test Environments and data requirements for Manual & UAT Testing
• Wrote Structured Query Language (SQL) queries load data into test environments for test scripts
• Logged Defects into HP Quality Center (QC)/ALM with details to understand, reproduce and resolve defects to Developers and Business Analyst

Software Test Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed Manual & Automated Testing on various domains & platforms in Agile/Scrum environments
• Created and executed Test Cases and Test Scripts onsite & remote test environments
• Developed & executed Sanity, Smoke, Functional & Regression Testing after hours & weekends
• Tracked and reported bugs on a bug tracking tool such as JIRA, BugZilla & HP QC/ALM
• Created and updated test cases as per enhancement and/or change request from remote teams & BAs
• Worked with Dev teams to develop testing standards, tool usage and implementation of best practices
• Created and tested software test plans - Exploratory/Smoke, Integration, Regression & UAT Testing
• Coordinated effectively with automation developers for improved automation coverage for cross projects
• Performed all aspects of verification testing including functional, regression, negative and SIT
• Scripted Automated tests in VBScripts for various front-end GUI Web projects using HP QTP/UFT
• Provided clear and concise bug reports and accurately prioritized & tracked to closure
• Performed Database Testing by writing SQL queries from HP QTP by ODBC
• Discussed defect reports and bug resolutions with Dev , QA team and Lead to resolve pending issues

Functional Tester

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Attended in design and specification reviews with clients & IT team to design Test Cases & Test Scripts
• Interacted effectively with end-clients & team members and management on regular basis
• Performed Cross-browser Testing using BrowserStack to ensure cross browser compatibility
• Documented & tracked Defects in HP Quality Center (QC) by following best practices
• Planned scripts and debugged scripting issues using HP Quick Test Professional (QTP)
• Prioritized and wrote scenarios to automate and recreated automation test suites
• Prepared Daily Test Reports , statics and sent test completion report to management and clients
• Performed smoke, performance, functional, and regression testing for numerous web projects
• Identified website functional issues from standards & reported via Jira, HP QC, ASANA & BugZilla
• Produced HP Quality Center (QC) reports that included various testing results to Test Lead
• Extensively performed Manual Testing on web & mobile apps and provided feedback to dev team
• Performed Database Testing using SQL queries on Oracle & MySQL by SQL Developer
• Managed multiple test environments & test executions using client provided tools and accesses