CAREER SUMMARY:

• Over 6 years of Experience in Software Testing using Manual/Functional Testing of Web - based and Client/Server applications.
• Excellent understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle.
• In-depth experience with Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall development models across various projects.
• In Agile environment attended Sprint Planning and Sprint Grooming meeting to analyze the Sprint Backlog items.
• Solid experience in analyzing Business Requirement Document (BRD), Functional Requirement Specification (FRS) and assisting in developing Test Plan.
• Well experienced in Test Cases Preparation, Test Case Execution, Traceability matrix using Jira, Rally, HP ALM Test Management Tools.
• Extensive Experience in Bug analysis, Logging Defect, Reporting and Closing Defect using Jira, Rally, HP ALM Test Management Tools.
• Experienced with Black Box Testing, Positive Testing, Negative Testing, Functional Testing and Regression Testing.
• Expertise in creating/developing Test Cases and assisted in developing Test Scripts.
• Exposure to Automation testing and have decent knowledge about the concept of Automation Testing.
• Experienced in using HP Testing Tool; like QTP, UFT (Unified Functional Testing) using VBScript.
• Good with VBScript and working with Descriptive programming, Local and shared Object repositories in UFT/QTP.
• Worked with existing frameworks such as Data Driven Framework, Keyword Driven Framework, Hybrid Framework
• Good in writing SQL queries. Possess knowledge of RDBMS concepts. Developed SQL queries in Oracle databases to conduct DB testing.
• Experience working with Project Managers, developers, business analysts, and end users in defect resolution.
• Ability to work independently, in a team environment or in a rapid pace environment because of strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Active team player with proven work ethic, time management and leadership quality.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Framework: Keyword Driven, Data Driven, Hybrid Framework

Automation Tools: Quick Test Professional, UFT, Rest,Soap UIs

Other Tools: Magento-Backend,ShipStation

Defect Tracking Tools: Jira, Rally,HP ALM

Databases: Oracle, Mysql

Programming Languages: VBScript, SQL, HTML, XML

Testing Methods: Manual,Functional, Regression, Ad-Hoc, Integration, System

Operating Systems: Windows 2007/Vista/7/8/10, Linux and Mac OS

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York

QA Tester/Automation Testing

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Agile Scrum Meetings with SCRUM Master, Business Analysts, Development Team and QA Engineers.
• Tested software under Agile methodology and actively participated in STLC process.
• Analyzed functional/system requirements from Business Required Document (FRD).
• Work closely with Business Analyst, Project Manager and Business Owners to define Test Strategy, Gap Analysis and Risks.
• Assisted QA Manager in developing Test Plan, defining objectives and scope for the various phases of testing.
• Developed Test Cases,Executed test cases and verified Actual Results against Expected Results.
• Performed Functional, Regression, Integration testing, Black box, End to End testing and UI testing.
• Performed UI testing Followed Defect Lifecycle, created Bug Report. Took the Application Screenshots and copied the images whenever exceptions occurred.
• Used Jira for maintaining the Test Cases and Defect Reporting for the application.
• Involved in Automation testing, working with existing frameworks such as Keyword Driven,Data Driven and Hybrid using QTP(Quick Test Professional)/UFT(Unified Functional Test).
• Created Test Scripts using VBScript and worked with Descriptive programming, Local and shared Object repositories in UFT/QTP.
• Helped to write scripts to automate various tasks and schedule to run them on daily basis.
• Used SQL Queries for retrieving the data from the database.
• Participate in iteration retrospective meeting to discuss previous iterations success, failure and recommend process improvements for next iteration.

Environment: Agile, Jira, VBScript, HipChat, QTP, UFT, Web Services, Magento, Rest, HP ALM, HTML, SQL, XML.

Confidential

Software Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in analyzing user requirements for application enhancements and preparing testing specifications.
• Analyzed test specifications and converted them into Functional Test Cases and involved in preparing the Test Plans.
• Prepared Test Case s based on the business and functional specifications.
• Participated in Integration, Black Box,System and SmokeTesting.
• Prepared positive and negative test data for the functional test cases.
• Performed Browser Compatibility testing, Usability testing.
• Performed End to End Testing and involved in User Acceptance Testing.
• Uploaded Manual test case documents in to HP ALM/Quality Center (QC), Requirement Mapping and Test lab preparation.
• Exposure to Rally Test Management Tool.
• Executed manual test scripts to ensure proper functioning of the application under test and performed Full Regression Testing manually.
• Performed API testing using REST.
• Knowledge transfer of Offshore.
• Defects were tracked, reviewed, analyzed using Quality Center.
• Attended Weekly Status Meetings, discussed and interacted with team members.
• Used SQL queries and manipulate the data in the Oracle database.
• Participated in QA team meetings and walkthroughs for QA testing review.

Environment: Functional Testing, Oracle, QTP, UFT, Agile Testing Methodology, MS Excel, Windows XP.

Confidential

Functional Testing Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Developed, implemented Test Strategies and Test Cases to ensure complete testing, stability and overall quality of all the applicants.
• Executed Manual Test Case, tracked defect using QC.
• Planned and developed Functional, Integration, Regression and System level testing scenarios and Tested application manually.
• Involved in SDLC and STLC process.
• Tested the application on various versions of IE, Firefox and Chrome. Conduct URL testing to check for broken links/hot links.
• Performed Back-End testing by manually executing SQL queries to extract data from the database and check for data integrity. Attended project meetings, release meetings and QA status meetings.
• Attended daily Defect Review call with Clients, external users, PMO and Test Lead in assessing and redistributing logged incidents.
• Prepared status summary, pass & failed script and reports with execution details. Followed Waterfall.
• Involved in preparing Test Plan, Test Strategy, Test Cases
• Performed functional testing to identify various critical points in the application and automated it by using QTP.
• Created roles, and set permissions to ensure that company's security policies are enforced and in effect.
• Used Quality Center to document and open defects and track them from time to time.

Environment: Manual/Functional Testing,Waterfall,HP ALM,QTP, UFT,VB Script, Oracle, SQL Developer