SUMMARY

• Over 8+ years of extensive expertise in Software Testing (Manual and Automation), Software Analysis, Design, and Development of Client Server and Web Applications.
• Worked in industries like Banking, Insurance, Medical, Telecom and Finance.
• Expertised using automation testing tools such as Quality Center, Quick Test Pro, JMeter SOAP UI.
• Planned, Designed, Built and Maintained Complex Test Automation Frameworks (Data - Driven, keyword -Driven, Hybrid)
• Worked on HP Quality Center for bug life cycle and fixing in testing cycle.
• Expertised in functional testing, unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, System testing, black box testing, GUI testing, Sanity testing, Ad-hoc testing, usability testing, back-end testing, browser compatibility testing, and load/ performance testing, Component Testing, API testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across varied domains and operating systems.
• Expertised with Waterfall, V-Model and Agile SDLC processes.
• Experienced in Backend Testing and in Executing SQL commands.
• Expertise in testing applications and writing test scripts.
• Validated the XML with SOAP
• Well experienced with Web Service testing.
• Extensive knowledge in gathering and understanding BRDs (Business Requirements Document), FRDs (Functional Requirements Document), SRS (System Requirement Specifications) and Used cases.
• Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux/Solaris systems, both navigation within and use of visual editor.
• Expertise in Problem Solving and Defect Tracking Reports using Bug tracking Tools like Team Track & Bugzilla, JIRA
• Working knowledge of UNIX, RDBMS and SQL queries
• Good exposure to SDLC, STLC, ALM and Bug Life cycle.
• Expertise in testing the browser compatibility for the web applications in Firefox/Netscape/Safari /Chrome browsers.
• Expertise in writing Test Cases, Executing Test Cases and Reporting Bugs in terms of Critical / Major / Minor defect classifications
• A highly motivated, energetic individual and a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and team situation with positive results.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: QTP, QC,UAT, JMeter, Soap UI, TFS

Reporting Tools: Test Director 6.0/7.0,Quality center 9.x/10.x

Platforms: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/ME/NT, UNIX (Sun Solaris), DOS, MAC OS X

Languages: C, UNIX Shell, JAVA

Scripting: VB Script, JavaScript, Perl

Database: Oracle, MS Access, MySQL, SQL

Browsers: MS Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox

Methodologies: Waterfall model, Agile (XP)

Protocols: FTP, HTTP, DHCP, PPPOE, TCP/IP.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Norfolk,VA

Sr.QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for requirements gathering, analysis and also interacted with business users in analyzing the requirements.
• Worked on Developing, executing and maintaining Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and Test Cases Documents in Quality Center based on business requirements.
• Involved in designing the QTP scripts using Manual Test Cases
• Created and executed the test cases for various scenarios, and participated actively in system, integration, performance and regression testing for every new build released.
• Used Quality Center to develop test cases, and executed them in test lab.
• Responsible to design, develop and test the software (Informatica, PL SQL, UNIX shell scripts) to maintain the data marts (Load data, Analyze using OLAP tools).
• Created the UAT Test Plan by entering high-level requirements from the Statement of Need and Functional documents, as well as identified test scenarios, into the UAT Test document.
• Experience in Signs off on the SIT Test Plan and SIT Test Requirements and Cases documents.
• Entered the defects into Quality Center and manages the resolution and documentation of these defects.
• Performed Development Integration, System Integration, End to End and User Acceptance Testing for the data services.
• Experience in volume testing to verify the system load process using Load Runner.
• Performed Positive & Negative Testing for system validations.
• Involved in application security testing for securing the application with proper authentication & authorization.
• Creating test case and test sets, tracing them to requirements and executing them in Mercury Quality center.
• Involved in Database testing by writing & executing SQL queries to validate that data is being populated in an appropriate tables.
• Analyze all Report Bugs for continuous process improvement and keep tracking on the SDLC critical path.
• Reported defects usingQuality CenterVerified fixes and closed bugs during regression testing.
• Performed the web testing of the application for browser dependency.
• Conducted User Acceptance Test (UAT) with users and customers and wrote issues log based on outcome of UAT
• Initiated and participated in conference calls, walk through and review meetings.

Environment: QTP 10.0, Load Runner 9.0, Quality Center 10, VBScript, DB2, Unix, ShellScripting, Pearl scripting, Oracle 9i/10g, SQL Server 2000, MSWord, MS Excel, Windows XP, PL/SQL Developer.

Confidential, Bensalem, PA

Sr.QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed the Business, Functional Requirements and Streamlined the Testing Activities
• Developed Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and Detailed Test Cases based on the Use Case Documents, Business Requirements, and Functional Specifications.
• Working closely with Business Analysts on ambiguities in the FRDs.
• Responsible for writing the Test Cases and Test Scenarios based on the Functional Requirements and Use Case documents and documenting them in HP Quality Center & Excel.
• Extensively involved in Manual/Functional Testing of the Web Based Applications
• Extensively tested Functionality of the Web Based applications, and UI Screens.
• Created and executed test scripts, cases, and scenarios that will determine optimal system performance according to specifications.
• Handled Defect life cycle process independently and handled issues by interacting closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Performance Testers, end users and other members of the Team.
• Performed all phases of End-to-End testing which includes Functional, Regression, GUI, System and Smoke testing of the application and its interfaces Client-Server Utilities Prepared detailed Test Plan and Test Cases by understanding the business logic and user requirements
• Performed data integrity and data validation by writing SQL queries in TOAD for RDBMS Oracle.
• Tested various menus, options and utilities and Executed VB Scripts developed in QTP.
• Defect detection, reporting and tracking was done using rational clear quest.
• Tested Functional Requirements manually to check the website performance.
• Written functional test Conditions and test cases in ALM11.0 Quality Centre
• Exported Test Requirements and Test Cases from MS Word and MS Excel to Quality Center.

Environment: Windows 7, Oracle11g, MS Access, VB, SQL, TOAD, RTM, QTP, Clear Quest, Rational Requisite pro, MS Office, Quality Center, Agile.

Confidential, Bellevue, WA

Sr.QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and Analyzed the System Requirement Specs (SRS) and design documents.
• Extensively used Quality Center, for test planning, bug tracking and reporting.
• Uploaded Business requirements, test scenarios, test cases and defects in MS Excel to Quality Center.
• Developed detailed Testing Methodologies, Test Matrices, Test cases and Test scripts.
• Worked on Manual Testing and Automation using Quick Test Pro and Quality Center.
• Developed various reports and metrics to measure and track testing effort.
• Master GUI Map is maintained in the central repository and changes are made to it for every version.
• Performed Functional/Regression testing, System Testing and User acceptance testing.
• Responsible for creating and executing test plans, test cases &performing hands on testing based on functional requirements.
• Ran Automation Scripts using Quick Test Pro (QTP) for Regression Testing and the additional scripts are generated for each version as per the need.
• A Separate regression test results documents were prepared for each release testing.
• Ensured that defects and requirement variances are appropriately communicated to development team for correction.
• Interacted with developers to resolve high priority bugs, which would affect income generating functionality in Production.
• Send status report of the bugs to the Manager on daily basis.

Environment: HP Quality Center, Quick Test Pro (QTP),PuTTY, Windows 7, .Net, Web Sphere, JavaScript, XML, HTML, VB Script, and Oracle 10g, SQL

Confidential, CA

Sr.QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed business requirements by interacting with end-users and developers.
• Involved in writing test plans, which detailed the testing scope, strategy and test requirements.
• Involved in all stages of testing the Auto and Home insurance applications
• Developed test cases for the creation of Quotes, Applications, and Endorsements based on state specific conditions.
• Documented Test Cases corresponding to business rules and other operating condition.
• Used Quality Center extensively for creating test cases, validating Premiums, Underwriting Flags, Code, Decodes etc.
• Performed Functional, System Integration, Regression, and User acceptance testing on applications.
• Involved in Production Testing UAT
• Performed Web Services Testing.
• Parameterized the test data to increase test coverage.
• Used Standard Check Points to validate the functionality of Personal Auto performing Quotes, Applications and Endorsements.
• Validated Various XML interfaces andweb services.
• Validated theWeb Services(SOAP), both Request and Response messages.
• Performed back-end testing by executing SQL queries against the Database.
• Wrote SQL statements for the generation of data for the execution of test cases.
• Collected and documented test data (such as Policy number, Agent code, Claim number) for functional testing as documented in test plan.
• Responsible for conducting status meetings with the team members and the management.
• Performed User Acceptance Test on the application by interacting with the end-users.
• Performed build verification of the application.
• Defects were tracked, reviewed and analyzed using Quality Center.
• Written and executed the Shell and Perl scripts for validate the requirements.
• Used ClearCase to manage requirements and Use cases preventing defects prior to heavy deployment.
• Managed the process of identifying issues during test passes and discussed/escalated the issues with the management, as appropriate
• Presented daily and weekly status report updates to Team Lead, Test Group and Managers.
• Implement QA process for PeopleSoft Projects and successfully executed the test plan/strategy with no pending issues to production
• Involved in project review meetings and discussed issues, status for tracking the progress with project teams.

Environment: Quality Center, PeopleSoft, Java, J2EE, Unix, Oracle 11g, Toad, Shell Script, ClearCase, VB, HTML, Windows XP.

Confidential, New Brunswick, New Jersey

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in documenting and resolving testing issues in the testing environment.
• Responsible for writing Test Case Design, Test flows and Test Performance documents, using Quality Center
• Involved in Regression Testing using Quick Test Professional - QTP
• Involved in documentation as to how to maintain and run scripts for future enhancements
• Modified Existing Frame QTP Function and verified forward Compatibility.
• Proficient in Load Runner VuGen scripting with extensive in correlation library
• Involved in testing the conversion of the application into web application using XML web services
• Established Automated / Performance Testing standards and practices for web-based application using HPQC
• Managed User Acceptance Test phase for outsourced Drug Inventory Application.
• Customized Oracle SQL queries for data verification and integrity testing.
• Created windows service and web services for storing cubes in the server.
• Worked closely with users and program developers to ensure application development meets to user’s expectations.
• Involved in Preparing the SDD (System Design Document) based on PRD (Project Requirement Document), TRD (Technical Requirement Document) and Marketing Analysis team Inputs.

Environment: HP Quality Center, Quick Test Pro (QTP), Windows XP, .Net, Web Sphere, JavaScript, XML, HTML, VB Script, and Oracle 9i, SQL

Confidential, NC

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Creation of project plan, test plans, estimations, development and tracking projects at every phase
• Communication with senior level management&Client to co-coordinate project release
• Prepare and present statuses (Weekly, monthly, post release etc)
• Involved in data mapping of the project requirements, queried the database using SQL queries for data mining, data analysis and data modeling
• Formulated SQL queries for unit testing & assisted in technical design specification
• Performed the User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Used SQL queries to extract data from different databases including testing and production for data validation and data analysis
• Developed and enhanced scripts using Load Runner Vu Gen and designed scenarios using Load Runner to generate realistic load on application under test
• Manage project risks and provide appropriate escalation and mitigation plans to keep a high level of project quality and customer satisfaction
• Complete root cause analysis on the defects at every phase
• Prepared test Scripts for conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Designed and developed automated scripts for functional, regression, integration testing using Quick Test Pro(QTP)
• Review Functional Requirement Specifications and created test cases based on test scenarios drawn from functional requirements using Quality Center
• Execute Automation scripts for regression testing
• Used Rational Clear Quest to raise the defects and to manage defect management process
• Coordination of test plan, test results and reports in central repository - Share point portal

Environment: JMeter Quality Center, SQL Server, XML, HTML, UNIX, MS Visio, Windows XP

Confidential, Oak Brook, IL

Testing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in web based and devices testing.
• Prepared test data for test case execution.
• Involved in manual testing, including system, regression and integrated product testing.
• Logged defects in Quality Center, in case of errors or actual result vary from expected result.
• Update the test case status in Quality Center after execution.
• Link defects to failed or blocked test cases.
• Wrote SQL queries in Teradata database to retrieve data from database tables.
• Supported users in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Performed smoke testing on the application, after every build push and log defects, wherever necessary.
• Provide daily execution status to team lead.

Environment: HP QTP, JMeter Microsoft Office, HP Quality Center 10