SUMMARY

• 7+ years' experience in testing web & client server applications
• Proficient in GUI testing & Compatibility testing of client/server & web based applications.
• Expert in writing and utilizing complex SQL queries to generate & verify test data integrity in databases like DB2 and Oracle
• Proficient in writing test plans and test cases.
• Strong skills in investigating and troubleshooting system issues.
• Strong knowledge of testing repositories like HP Quality Center, RQM, TFS etc.
• Expert in various types of testing including functional testing, integration testing, regression testing, backward compatibility testing, smoke testing, performance testing etc.
• Proven track record in software testing, including requirements analysis, planning, creation and execution of manual and automated test cases, results analysis, logging and re - testing of defects, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; evaluated test results to identify defects and variances from functional, and performance requirements.
• Employed a "test-to-break" approach on testing initiatives and clarified ambiguous requirements to ensure the effectiveness of all test plans and test cases.
• Excellent team player with good logical reasoning ability, coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to support multiple complex projects under tight deadlines, often with competing priorities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software Engineering Methodology: Agile, SDLC

Operating systems: Windows, UNIX

Databases: Oracle, DB2, MS- SQL Server, MS-Access

Programming Languages: HTML, SQL, XML, Java

Testing/ tools: Quality Center 12.0, RTC, RQM, TFS, JIRA, Borland Silk Performer, RAPID SQL

PL/SQL developer: TOADMicrosoft Office Tools, Visio, MS Project, Postman, Parasoft SOATest, SOAP UI, Cucumber Feature File

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

QA Analyst II

Responsibilities:

• Wrote test plans and test cases for the TLX application that was used for customer onboarding, loan origination, refinance, renewals and add-on loans
• Prepared defect summary reports and test case execution status reports for QA Management
• Worked closely with Business Analysts and developers for triaging defects and assuring appropriate test coverage
• Created test cases to verify loan documents and letters based on interest rate changes
• Coordinated testing activities with offshore team by allocating tasks based on priorities Environment: Java, Oracle, Microsoft TFS

Confidential

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created test scenarios and test scripts from User Stories and Analysis document
• Created Cucumber Feature Files for various application functionalities
• Created SIT summary reports for Quarterly releases
• Performed Back-End Testing (via SQL Query execution) to ensure data integrity
• Worked closely with Business, Technical and Release Teams during quarterly releases and performed Test Coverage analysis, Functional testing, Integration testing, Database Testing, Compatibility Testing, Adhoc Testing, Smoke Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, shake out and backward compatibility testing during releases.
• Worked closely with Product Owners, Subject Matter Experts (SME), Developers and Business users to analyze and create test scenarios
• Assisted developers to investigate and resolve QA defects
• Documented and tracked defects using HP Quality center and RQM
• Participated in Daily standups, Iteration planning games, Retrospectives etc.
• Supported Quarterly application releases
• Tested REST web services that interfaced with third party mainframe application.
• Worked with Product owners, System analysts, Developers, QA Manager and Release Manager on a daily basis and provided weekly status reports.
• Was part of the best practices team during Quality Center to RQM testing tool migration. Environment: Java, DB2, .Net, Quality Center, Postman, Parasoft SOATest, SOAP UI, Charles, Virtualizer, mainframe services, SOAP and REST services, SOA, AngularJS, Cucumber, Selenium

Confidential

Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed testing processes and approaches according to Confidential standards for an application that monitors Confidential 's diagnostic instruments deployed in hospitals
• Led the effort in designing and ensuring overall integrity of the testing strategy for "Test Count tool", "Reagent Package insert" and "Cognos Report enhancements"
• Helped design, develop and implement test plans using the detailed business requirements, functional requirements and design documents
• Worked with business and technology leads to identify the appropriate data for testing and prepared test data for the test cases.
• Assisted Application Developers and technical support staff in identifying and resolving problems.
• Assessed and revised test sequence and scope based upon test results and/or changes in product design
• Coordinated component, system and documentation testing with the appropriate technical groups and Release Management
• Documented test procedures and findings
• Assessed readiness and deviation of product/project performance based upon test results and product specifications
• Performed tests in both the QA and staging environment
• Developed and executed test cases for reports generated using Cognos
• Executed performance tests using Borland Silk Performer and prepared relevant reports for technical lead.

Environment: Java, J2EE, Weblogic, Oracle 9i, Cognos 8, Quality Center, Silk Performer

Confidential

Software Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked with project team to deliver features with high quality in a fast paced agile development environment.
• Recreated production issues, conducted backend data verification and log file analysis to troubleshoot production issues
• Worked with business team and conducted requirement and functional spec review.
• Developed and executed test cases for "HomeTracker" application.
• Developed and executed test cases for validating XML based data exchange interface between Confidential and Confidential
• Executed batch jobs and SQL queries for backend data validation.
• Conducted URL validations on archived files using link validation tools.
• Tested enhancement and fixes for "Bidselect" application.
• Created Test Plan & test cases for the re-launch of "HomeTrackerOne" application Environment: JBoss, Java, SQL Server 2005, JIRA

Confidential

Software Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Took part in kick off meetings with globally located business analysts and developers for reviewing functional specifications.
• Designed and developed test strategies, test plans, test data, corresponding test cases & result sets based on defined business specifications and use cases.
• Prepared defect reports and performed issue escalation in a timely manner.
• Conducted load testing using Web Stress tool.
• Proactively worked with developers, configuration management and business analysts to ensure quality and timely delivery of solutions.
• Executed test cases and accurately and concisely reported progress and defect status.
• Conducted backend testing using SQL queries for reports and also for finding the root cause of issues.
• Maintained a close and strong working relationship with teammates and project managers.
• Conducted live verifications, cross browser testing and adhoc testing as required.
• Environment: .Net, MS-SQL Server 2005, TFS