SUMMARY

• Around 7 years ’ experience working for Intel Corporation (India) in Software Testing(Manual and Automated) with a very sound knowledge of Testing methodologies and Software Development Lifecycles
• 3+ years’ experience in leading QA Teams (size: 10 - 15).
• Extensive experience in GUI Testing, Functionality Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Database Testing, Regression Testing and User Acceptance Testing.
• Experience in Pre and Post Silicon validation of Graphics drivers
• Good working knowledge of entire SDLC lifecycle
• Hands on experience in Iterative, V model and Agile software development processes
• Experience in designing and implementing tests and automation frameworks for different technology platforms like Web UI applications, Standalone/Desktop applications, Generic Software Installation, Media Graphics driver, Content Management portals
• Experience in various technologies like Intel VPro technology and Graphics Driver
• Experience in Requirement gathering and analysis,Test Planning, Traceability matrix, Development, Test environment setup, Execution, Defect Tracking & Test Closure activities
• Proficient in Selenium, HP Quick Test Pro 9.5, Quality Center 10.0
• Experience in scripting using Python, Perl, VBScript
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, analytical, communications and customer service skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines, rapidly changing priorities, deliverables and handling multiple projects simultaneously

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Platform: Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux

Automated Testing Tools/Framework: Quick Test Professional 9.5, Load runner 8.0, AutoIT, VSTS, Selenium

Test Management/Defect Tracking tools: Quality Center 10.0, HSD, Tibet, MTM, TFS

Languages: C, C++, Java, C#

Scripting/Query Languages: Python, Perl, JavaScript, Batch Scripting, HTML, XML, VBScript, SQL

Content Management & Reporting Platforms/Tools: Documentum, Interwoven, Microstrategy

Development Environment: Microsoft Visual Studio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

QA Lead

Responsibilities:

• Requirement gathering, review and updation
• Test estimation, Test Planning, test development for functional, performance, regression, system testing for agile sprint
• RTM updation, regular status updates in daily standup meetings
• Test automation tool analysis and framework design using Selenium and Python
• Conducted Smoke, Functional, Regression and System testing across various Sprints
• Analyzed and debugged defects reported and tracked them to closure
• Prepared and reviewed test summary and reports

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Complete End to End QA support from Requirements Analysis to production
• Worked as the Test lead for the graphics driver validation team
• Created the test strategy and developed tests
• Worked in an agile development environment with frequently changing requirements
• Actively participated in sprint planning, start and close meetings
• Helped estimate duration and story points for the user stories
• Clarified Queries with Technical Architect on Functional Requirement
• Participated in daily scrum meetings
• Created Test environment to validate real and virtual simulated Win8 environments
• Validated Win8 and graphics driver builds in both real and virtual win8 environments
• Trained and established testing team
• Introduced automation framework for functional, regression testing using internal automation tool, Selenium, Python
• Conducted Smoke, Functional, Integration, Regression and System testing across various Sprints
• Proactively came up with innovative methods to improve software quality by improving test coverage based on user scenario
• Analyzed and debugged defects reported and tracked them to closure
• Prepared and reviewed test summary and reports with impact of open defects
• Was responsible for Stakeholder management across Microsoft, Intel validation teams
• Defect management using Quality Center
• Conducted Defect review meeting for Oaktrail /Cedartrail/Clovertrail Win8 efforts
• Collected the metrics on Test deliverables (Test Cases efficiency, Test Coverage)
• Participated in retrospective meetings to enable continuous process improvement

Confidential

QA Lead

Responsibilities:

• Requirement gathering, review and updation
• Test estimation, Test Planning for functional, performance, regression, system testing for agile sprint
• Test development, test automation framework development using QTP
• Web services testing
• RTM updation, regular status updates in daily standup meetings