CAREER SUMMARY:

• Over 7+ years of experience as a QA Analyst, proficient in testing applications developed in windows, web and client server applications using manual and automated testing tools like HP ALM/Quality Center and Java - Selenium and UFT/QTP in different domains.
• Experience in all aspects of testing life cycle such asUse Case analysis, Test Plan creation, Test Case preparation, Test case execution, Testing ReportsandDefect Tracking.
• Good understanding in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including analysis, design review and testing.
• Experience inanalyzing requirements,developing Test Plans, prepare and execute Test Casesfor manual testing for various applications as per business requirements.
• Experience in testing applications developed using Waterfall model and Agile scrum methodology.
• Extensively usedHP ALM/Quality Center, Jira to manage test cases, test results and defect lifecycle and reporting.
• Used SoapUI and Postman tool for Web-Service Testing.
• Used VersionOne tool to develop and execute test cases.
• Strong analytical skillsfor analyzing the business requirements, business rules/processes and system requirements to derive scope of testing.
• Created Requirement Traceability Matrixdocument.
• Strong experience inBlack-box testingthat includesmoke testing, functional testing, systemtesting, integration testing, GUI testing, sanitytesting,regression testing.
• PerformedUser Acceptance Testing(UAT)by closely working with end users.
• Performed extensive manual testing before automating a test.
• Experience in using Data Driven Testing of Selenium to read data from excel.
• Experience collaborating with programmers and business analysts to ensure a quality software application.
• Experience in working with open source toolsSelenium (Selenium IDE, Web Driver), JUnit,Eclipse IDE, TestNGand preparation of automation test framework.
• Involved in writing test scripts usingjava and executed it through selenium cucumber.
• Participated in test case reviewmeetings, defect review meetings, walkthroughsto discuss requirements, test status, issues and open defects.
• Experience in the Healthcare, Airlines, Retail, Financial and Banking domains.
• Excellent oral, verbal, written, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Team Player with ability to learn quickly in work environment, productive interpersonal skills with ability to understand and cooperate group requirements efficiently.

Technical Expertise/Key Skills

Testing Tools: Selenium Web Driver 2.0, SOAP UI, JIRA, HP ALM/Quality Center, Postman

Languages: SQL, XML, Basic JAVA

Test Strategies: Integration, System, Regression, User-Acceptance, Database, Web services, Black Box testing

Methodologies: Agile Scrum (VersionOne), Waterfall

Version Control tools: ClearCase

Databases: ORACLE 11g/10g/9i

Operating system: Windows 2000/98/XP/Win 7

Browser: IE 7.0, Firefox, Chrome and Safari

Continuous Integration (CI) Tool: Jenkins

Build Tool: Maven, ANT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Eagan, Minnesota

Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing of Business Requirement Specifications. Formulation of Test plan performed functional testing to identify various critical points in the application and automated it by using Selenium Web driver.
• Helped to define and analyses the test requirements based on the application functionality.
• Performed user stories validation including the use of exploration test methodology.
• Agile scrum methodology is used while developing the web applications.
• Identified test cases to automate, prioritized suitable candidate for automation and automated test scripts using Selenium Web Driver, Junit, TestNG, Eclipse IDE and Java.
• Developed test code in Java Language using Eclipse and Junit/TestNG framework. Worked on cucumber and to write acceptance tests for web application.
• Used cucumber for regression and functionality testing with selenium as primary tool to the Test scenarios, Test cases and Test Conditions identified.
• Developed the automation framework using selenium for functional testing, smoke testing, Regression testing.
• Performed extensive cross Browser compatibility testing on various web browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
• The entire java scripting done using cucumber framework.
• Wrote and executed SQL queries to verify the updates to various tables and ensure data integrity.
• Tested compatibility of application for dynamic and static content using various cross browsers using HTML ids and XPATH, CSS in selenium.

Environment: s: Application Type: REST Service and batch jobs OS: Windows 7 Application Server: IBM WebSphere Application Server Database: Oracle 11g Browser: Google Chrome, IE, Firefox CI Tool: Jenkins Build Tool: Maven

Confidential, Eagan, Minnesota

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created Hybrid Driven framework from scratch.
• Developed automation test script using selenium and in java, Eclipse IDE.
• Involved in test case review by development team, project manager and modified the test cases based on their feedback.
• Performed Regression testing for new builds and every modification in the application using selenium web driver.
• Performed Cross Browser Testing.
• Responsible for updating and maintenance of existing selenium script.
• Created positive and negative assertions based on business requirements.
• Performed data driven testing.
• Reported defects through HP ALM and performing Regression to resolve bugs fixes
• Extensively involved in resolving bugs fixes with Development Team.
• Actively participated in daily Scrum meetings and involved in bi-weekly sprint releases.

Environment: s: Application Type: SOAP Service and web application. OS: Windows 7 Application Server: IBM WebSphere Application Server Database: Oracle 10g Browser: Google Chrome, IE, Firefox Build Tool: Maven

Confidential

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with developers and other QA members to define test requirements and developed test cases based on the business requirements and system requirements.
• Identified the automation test cases.
• Developed automation test scripts using Java. Executing the test scripts using selenium web driver.
• Used firebug to locate web elements using XPath, Id, Name and CSS
• Defect reporting and tracking with Jira.
• Testing of web services using SOAP UI.
• Involved in Functional testing, Regression Testing and Cross Browser Testing across various browsers.
• Prepared Traceability matrix to show the test coverage
• Attend the meetings to discuss the fix to bugs and to know the functionality and flow of the application.
• Involved in development Data Driven Framework using JUnit.
• Updated the defect status reports in defect status call with the managers and following up on the defect.

Environment: s: Application Type: SOAP Service and web application. OS: Windows 2000 Application Server: Oracle WebLogic Server. Database: Oracle 9i Browser: Google Chrome, IE, Firefox Build Tool: ANT

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed the top-level requirements for software functions for each Business Process. Worked with Business Analysts and Developers to understand the business needs and functional requirements.
• Involved in different phases of the project life cycle.
• Performed Manual Testing to check flow of the application.
• Created and updated test cases in Excel sheets and generate Traceability Matrix.
• Executed the test cases manually and automation as necessary and worked on XML.
• Analyzed system requirements specifications, developed test plans, test cases, and test data for testing the functionality, GUI, usability, user acceptance tests with both Positive and Negative Scenarios, especially focused on logical scenarios of the application.
• Developed test plans and written test cases as per the business and technical requirements.
• Developed and maintained Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Used Quality Center to define requirements, design test steps, run as test set, report, track and close bugs.
• Executed test cases compared with expected values and pass/fail reports updated through Quality Center.
• Involved in both Back-End and Front-End testing.
• Primary Role in maintaining Test Plans.
• Reviewed and validated newly added functional test cases.
• Responsible to conduct Smoke Test and Regression Test in different Environments. Prepared testing reports.
• Supported and coordinated overall testing efforts.
• Used test director to create and modify defects, change requests, enhancements test plans and test cases.
• Participated in QA Team meetings and weekly QA testing reviews.

Environment: s: Application Type: Web application. OS: Windows 2000 Application Server: IBM WebSphere Commerce Server. Database: Oracle 9i Browser: Google Chrome, IE

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Requirement Analysis.
• KT for application knowledge.
• Client Coordination and Team Handling.
• Test Scenarios Identification.
• Defect Reporting and Analysis.
• Test Reporting and Documentation.
• Tracked and reported detailed defect reports.
• Conducted Integration, Regression, Acceptance, Functional, and Multi-User tests.
• Validate compliance with business requirements in System Test and UAT Environments.
• Testing web-based system that helps manage test results, operators, and devices.
• Efficiently used SQL queries to test the required data were properly loaded into the Target Database. Performed Backend Testing by using SQL Queries for the purpose of database integrity.
• Create Financial Reporting on delivering timely and accurate operational and financial reporting, variance analysis and commentary, and ad-hoc analysis used to drive business decisions.
• Conducting maintenance and reviewing accounts within rebalancing software for adherence with investment objectives
• Conducting maintenance within portfolio management system
• Producing reports upon request, from various databases

Environment: s: Application Type: Web Services. OS: Windows 2000 Application Server: IBM WebSphere Commerce Server. Database: Oracle 9i Browser: Google Chrome, IE

Confidential

Manual Tester

Responsibilities:

• Prepared test scenarios and test cases for the functional modules according to requirement and use cases.
• Executed test cases,
• Managed defects in HP Quality Center.
• ConductedGUI testing,integration testing, and regression testing.
• Followed up with the daily status by tracking.
• Documented and reported bugs and coordinated with the end users usinguser acceptance testing.
• Developedmanual traceability matrixleveraging MS Excel.
• Conducted formal bug review meetings and produced daily progress report to test lead and project manager.
• Conducted back end testing usingSQL queries.
• Compiled test metrics on a weekly basis and tracked the status of the test cycle.

Environment: s: Application Type: Web application. OS: Windows 98 Application Server: Oracle WebLogic Server Database: Oracle 9i Browser: IE