SUMMARY:

• Over 7 Years of diversified experience in Development, Analysis & SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTING using MANUAL and AUTOMATED Testing, Defect Management.
• Over 15 years of General and diversified (Over all) IT experience in Web, Graphic, Multimedia and Animation Designing and Office Tools.
• Experience in testing Web - based, Client-Server and Mainframes applications on different environments.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), QA Methodologies like CMM and RUP.
• Experience in Software Verification, Validation and Testing Methodology taking active Role along with the Team Lead.
• Experience in using Mercury Interactive Tools (WinRunner, QTP, LoadRunner and Test Director) etc. taking active Role along with the Team Lead.
• Extensive experience in Black Box & White-Box Testing.
• Extensive experience in Functional, Regression, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and Performance Testing
• Strong in Analyzing Business spec Requirements & Develop Comprehensive Test Spec & execute them.
• Experience in testing Database Applications of RDBMS in ORACLE 9i/8i, DB2 and SQL Server
• Experience in writing Test Plans, Defining Test Cases, Developing and Maintaining test scripts according to the business specifications.
• Ability to interact with developers and product analysts regarding testing status.
• Expertise in Problem solving and Tracking Bug Reports using various Bug tracking Tools.
• Familiarity with C, C++, Visual Basic, HTML, XML, JAVA, J2EE, EJB, ASP, VB, .NET applications.
• Exposure to different operating systems like Windows 95/98/00 and NT and Unix.
• Experience with Microsoft Development, MS-Office Tools, MS- Visio.
• Experience and exposure with Insurance applications.
• Knowledge of Medical subjects, Medical devices and instruments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good Exposure to Web Testing (Front end and Back end), Web Designing, Graphic Designing using Macromedia Flash, Front Page, Dream Weaver, Adobe Photshop, Java Script, VB Script, HTML, DHTML
• Exposure to Networking and Networking, Intranet and Internet Protocols, DNA, LAN, Hardware and Software Trouble Shooting.
• Good understanding of SDLC(Software Development Life Cycle) Methodologies.
• Good knowledge and understanding of RDBMS(Relational Data Base Management Systems) concepts, Data Models
• Comfortable with writing, analyzing, comprehension of Code, Script and SQL Queries.
• Ability to understand and analyze very complex Code, Scripts and Queries and strong passion for working on and analyzing complex Code, Scripts, and Queries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with Main Frame Testing environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming Languages: Java, J2EE, SQL, PL/SQL, C, C++, Shell Scripts, TSL, UML, HTML, XHTML, VB Script, Java Script, ASP etc.

TESTING TOOLS:

Automated QA's Tool: Test Complete

Mercury Tools: Test Director, Win Runner, Load Runner, QTP;

Rational Tools: Rational Functional Tester, Manual TesterRational Robot, Clear Quest, Clear Case etc.

Databases: Oracle 9i/8i, DB2 8.1,MS Access, MS SQL Server 2000/7.0, Informix and MySql, T-SQLApplication Servers

IBM WebSphere: 3.5/4.0.3/5.0/5.1 , Weblogic 5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x, Oracle 9i as Application server, JRun 3.x/4.x, Tomcat 3.x/4.x

Web Servers: Apache, Tomcat, Microsoft IIS 4.0, Java Web Server, IBM HTTP server.

Middleware: MQ Series / WebSphere MQ.

Version Control /Design Tools: Clear Case, RationalClearQuest, Telelogic CM Synergy, RUP

Operating Systems: SUN Solaris v2.6, AIX, UNIX, Windows NT 4.0/98/95/2000

IDE: Weblogic Workshop, IBM Web Sphere Studio (WSAD) 4.1.1/5.0, PowerBuilder 6.5, Visual Basic 6.0, Rational Rose, XML Spy, Visual Studio

Tools: FrontPage 98/2000, Dream weaver, Homesite, Adobe Photoshop

Web, Graphic, Multimedia & Animation Tools: Maya, Macromedia Flash, Director, Dream Weaver, Morphing, 3DS Max, Character Studio, ADOBE Photo Shop, Corel Draw, Paint Shop Pro etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Portland

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Test Script writing and Reviewing and Performance Testing of Applications. Defect Management, Defect Tracking, Defect Reporting.
• Performed Functional, Regression Testing through Manual testing and Automated testing using Quick Test Professional (QTP)
• Performed Backend/Database, Frontend/GUI testing.
• Conducted Performance and Load Testing using Load Runner creating Load Scripts creating Vusers, Synchronization, Rendezous points, Analysed the Results through various graphs.
• Conducted UNIT Testing through SOAPUI.
• Analyzed business requirements (e.g., business logic, process flows, and reporting requirements) to generate test cases and scripts.
• Identified technical requirements for new interfaces, queries and reports.
• Actively involved in writing and implementation of the test plan; developed test cases and test scripts.
• Validated automated test scripts to ensure that all test scenarios are complete and operational in all test environments.
• Responsible for entering bugs into an automated bug management system using Quality Center and performing regression tests after the bugs were fixed.
• Maintained detailed test logs, and reported test results.
• Met the Time bound schedules and helped in delivering the product on time.

Environment: Windows NT, Java/J2EE, JSP, JDBC, .Net, Web Sphere, HTML, Oracle 9i, Unix, PL/SQL, Quick Test Professional (QTP), Load Runner, Quality Center, SOAP UI.

Confidential, Lake Oswego, Oregon

QA Analyst/Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Test Script writing and Reviewing and Performance Testing of Applications. Defect Management, Defect Tracking, Defect Reporting.
• Performed Functional and Performance Testing.
• Performed Backend/Database, Frontend/GUI testing.
• Conducted Load/Performance testing using Rational Performance Tester (RPT) creating Virtual Users, User Groups, Loops, Iterations. The created scripts are debugged and detailed Reports are prepared.
• Analyzed business requirements (e.g., business logic, process flows, and reporting requirements) to generate test cases and scripts.
• Identified technical requirements for new interfaces, queries and reports.
• Actively involved in writing and implementation of the test plan; developed test cases and test scripts.
• Validated automated test scripts to ensure that all test scenarios are complete and operational in all test environments.
• Responsible for entering bugs into an automated bug management system and performing regression tests after the bugs were fixed.
• Maintained detailed test logs, and reported test results.
• Met the Time bound schedules and helped in delivering the product on time.

Environment: Windows NT, Java/J2EE, JSP, JDBC, .Net, Web Sphere, HTML, Oracle 9i, Unix, PL/SQL, Rational Performance Tester, Rational Manual Tester, Test Manager, Manual Testing

Confidential, Dallas, Texas

Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)

Responsibilities:

• Actively involved in Test Condition Designing, Test Case, Test Script writing and Reviewing and Testing of Application.Defect Management, Defect Tracking, Defect Reporting.
• Performed Functional, Regression, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and Performance Testing.
• Performed Backend, Database, Frontend, GUI testing.
• Conducted Load/Performance testing using Load Runner.
• Analyzed business requirements (e.g., business logic, process flows, and reporting requirements) to generate test cases and scripts.
• Identified technical requirements for new interfaces, queries and reports.
• Developed metrics for test execution and defect tracking.
• Showed great enthusiasm and actively involved in project planning, processes and procedures to improve QA methodology and set-up test data.
• Actively involved in writing and implementation of the test plan; developed test cases and test scripts.
• Validated automated test scripts to ensure that all test scenarios are complete and operational in all test environments.
• Used Quality Center for preparing the test plans and manual test scripts.
• Used QTP and performed database integration testing to ensure acceptable performance levels.
• Responsible for entering bugs into an automated bug management system and performing regression tests after the bugs were fixed.
• Maintained detailed test logs, and reported test results.
• Met the Time bound schedules and helped in delivering the product on time.

Environment: Windows NT, Java/J2EE, JSP, JDBC, .Net, Web Sphere, HTML, Oracle 9i, Unix, PL/SQL, Quality Center, QTP8.x, LoadRunner8.0., Manual Testing, Toad, Bugzilla, Tivoli, Batch Runner, Batch Loader, Actuate

Confidential, Bloomington, Illinois

Test Analyst-Technical/Sr.Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Actively involved in Test Condition Designing, Test Case, Test Script writing and Reviewing and Testing of Application.Defect Management, Defect Tracking, Defect Reporting.
• Performed Functional, Regression, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and Performance Testing.
• Conducted Load/Performance testing using Load Runner.
• Analyzed business requirements (e.g., business logic, process flows, and reporting requirements) to generate test cases and scripts.
• Identified technical requirements for new interfaces, queries and reports.
• Developed metrics for test execution and defect tracking.
• Showed great enthusiasm and actively involved in project planning, processes and procedures to improve QA methodology and set-up test data.
• Actively involved in writing and implementation of the test plan; developed test cases and test scripts in DOORS application .
• Validated automated test scripts to ensure that all test scenarios are complete and operational in all test environments.
• Used Quality Center for preparing the test plans and manual test scripts.
• Extensively used QTP and performed database integration testing to ensure acceptable performance levels.
• Worked with JCL to schedule the jobs.
• Coordinated with application developers and business group on infrastructure test design, test architecture improvements and selection of testing tools.
• Responsible for entering bugs into an automated bug management system and performing regression tests after the bugs were fixed.
• Maintained detailed test logs, and reported test results.
• Met the Time bound schedules and helped in delivering the product on time.

Environment: Windows NT, DB2, Java/J2EE, JSP, JDBC, .Net, Web Sphere, HTML, Oracle 9i, Unix, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Quality Center, QTP8.x, LoadRunner8.0., Manual Testing, Lotus Notes, Mainframes (COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, MVS, QMF), DOORS.

Confidential

QA/Testing Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in preparation of Test plans, Created test cases and responsible for executing the Test Scripts.
• Responsible for designing, developing test plans use cases and executing test scripts.
• Performed functional, Regression, User Acceptance Testing and system testing.
• Interacted with Business users and Technical team in providing clear solutions to requirements.
• Used Test Director for preparing the test plans and manual test scripts.
• Test execution-using Test Director.
• Worked with developers using Test Director to fix the defects.
• Performed Manual, QTP testing and defect tracking and resolution of applications and solutions.
• Conducted Load/Performance testing.
• Bugs were reported to Developers using Test Director and after rectification from Developers regression testing was performed.
• Developed detailed test plans from use cases detailed specifications etc. develop test cases for Functional and User Acceptance testing.
• Strong QTP were used to generate automated test scripts for functionality and GUI testing and modified the script using Script Language.
• Script enhancements and Data Driven Testing were implemented with QTP.
• Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL and TOAD.
• Attended Code Review meetings.

Environment: J2EE, JSP, JDBC, Java Script, C, C++, ANT, Web Sphere, HTML, Oracle 9i, TOAD, Windows NT/00, SQL, PL/SQL, Linux, CVS, TCP/IP, Manual, Test Complete, Test Director8.0, QTP8.x, LoadRunner8.0., Macromedia Flash, Front Page.

Confidential

QA/Testing Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements (e.g., business logic, process flows, and reporting requirements).
• Gather system requirements, develop legacy interfaces, plan for testing new functionality, and identify requirements for queries and reports and producing metrics associated with test execution and defect tracking.
• Involved in project planning, processes and procedures to improve QA Methodology and set-up test data
• Involved in writing and implementation of the test plan and developed test cases and test scripts in Mercury Win Runner thru Test Director
• Validate automated test scripts to Ensure that all test scenarios are complete and operating in all test environments
• Performed Integration testing of overall database application to ensure performance measurement
• Co-ordinate with application developers and business group on Infrastructure test design and architecture improvements and selection of testing tools.
• Responsible for entering bugs into an automated bug management system and performing regression tests after the bugs were fixed.
• Maintained detailed test logs and report test results in Mercury Test Director
• Documenting and updating production support team prior to application release
• Worked closely with business Analysts and developers.
• Experience in writing SQL, PL/SQL and Korn shell scripts.
• Used CRM for Customer and Sales strategies.

Environment: Windows NT/2000, HTML, XML, Web Sphere, Java, Servlets, C, C++, SQL, Oracle, TOAD, PL/SQL, MS-Office, UNIX, Mercury Tools (Test Director, Win Runner and LoadRunner).

Confidential

QA/Testing Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Participated in Business Analysis, Requirement analysis and Use-Case analysis.
• Involved in managing the requirements and assigning priorities using Test Director.
• Worked with Users and coordinated the User-Acceptance Test effort.
• Conducted End-End testing and automated the tests using Winrunner and LoadRunner.
• Involved in both Negative and Positive Testing.
• All the processes are followed based on the CMM methodologies.
• Involved in documentation of the Quality Deviations.
• Used Test Director for Bug tracking.
• Validated the Claims batch files on Mainframes and validated various Jobs (JCL) on Mainframes.
• Extensive use of SQL queries and Unix Shell scripts to perform transaction testing.
• Assisted in Documentation of Standard Operating Procedures for the DCRS applications.
• Developed Test Plan, Test Cases and Test Scripts in Test Director.
• Performed installation and configuration of software required for testing.
• Developed test cases and test scripts for Functional, Security and Regression Testing.
• Interacted with Business people, Developers and end users to test according to their requirements.
• Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Environment: Mercury Tools 7.5 (Winrunner, Loadrunner, Test Director), Mainframes (CobolCICS, JCL, DB2), J2EE, Java, Java Script, C++, C, Oracle 8i, SQL Server, UnixWindows NT

Confidential

Programmer/QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Involved in writing test cases. Involved in test planning discussions.
• Performed in GUI Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing.
• Developed Automated test scripts using TSL in Win runner.
• Tested User Interface inconsistency and application functionality.
• Extensively use of SQL to perform Data integrity Testing.
• Performed Black Box and White Box testing.
• Documented defects and analyzing the same using Test Director.
• Wrote SQL Queries for testing backend using SQL Server.

Environment: Windows NT, Oracle 7.3, Oracle Forms 4.5, Reports 2.5, Win runner, Test Director

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Played significant role in planning and implementation phases of Testing. Part of Process team and was extensively involved in improving the Testing Strategy.
• Involved in performance testing of ML Direct on line Web Application that was developed using ASP, SQL server as Database and DB2 for Mainframe Transactions.
• The Application was divided into various sub Application for which the test specifications were prepared.
• The testing Environment constitutes various loaders connected to Local Director to balance load, which connects to FEW that goes to ECI and finally connects to Mainframe at the backend through DSA router.
• NT Stub runner was used to record the Mainframe transactions that are cached before performing Load Test.
• Extensively used QuickTest Pro, LoadRunner 6.0 for Performance and Load testing.
• Test Director 6.0 is used for maintain the scripts and all the Automated scripts are invoked.
• Used Astra Quick test to generate various Scripts and in the Virtual User Generator these Scripts were parameterized and modified.
• Used Controller to Perform Load Test, Longevity test and Stress Test.
• Different Loads at the increments of 10 starting from 5Virtual Users 20 Iterations to 250 Virtual Users were ramped until it reached 100% CPU on FEW.
• The Average CPU usage, Response time, TPS are analyzed for each scenario.
• The Event Log Viewer was used to analyze the Application, System and Security errors. Depending on the severity of the errors the developers were contacted and the problems were rectified.
• Involved in building Loaders, Ghosting, NT Server 4.0 installation, Backup recovery and Post build of the Application.
• Extensively used NT Performance Monitor to analyze the System Bottlenecks like Memory Leaks, CPU Utilization etc and Network Bottlenecks.
• Also analyzed the QuickTest Pro, QuickTest Pro, LoadRunner reports to calculate Response time and Transactions Per Second (TPS).

Environment: Java, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, Oracle, Windows NT, QuickTest ProLoadRunner5.02/6.0