SUMMARY:

• A highly - motivated QA Analyst/Tester with 7+ years of software quality / functionality testing expertise via Manual Testing and Automation Testing for Client/Server and Web application.
• Proficient in conducting different types of testing like Functional, Integration, Performance, Regression, System, GUI, Security, Compatibility, Load/Stress, Installation, Ad-hoc and Assurance testing.
• In depth knowledge of SDLC, STLC, manual testing and bug life cycle.
• Expert in test script development and coordinating with development team to fix bug.
• Experienced in defining Testing Methodologies, Designing Test Plans and Test Cases, Test Automation and Test Execution of test case based on the user requirements and system requirements document for functional, security, performance and usability testing in black box testing.
• Identified test automation requirements and tool selection to reduce risk and cost.
• Experience in working on automation framework.
• Experience in Defect management (Tracking and Reporting), error guessing and error seeding.
• Experience in preparing the Test Closure Report (TCR) and testing check-list.
• Has good working knowledge of Automation tools like QTP, QC and Load Runner.
• Experience in inserting synchronization points in the script using QTP.
• Gathering test data from SQL server using SQL queries.
• Worked on Scripting, Execution and Reporting.
• Experience in parameterization of objects to verify the application with multiple sets of data.
• Comprehensive understanding of Quality Center Defect Module, which supports the entire defect lifecycle- from initial problem detection through fixing the defect and verifying the fix.
• Proficient in all cycles of test life cycle from test planning to defect tracking and managing defect lifecycle.
• Performance testing knowledge in creating virtual users and testing load, stress, scalability testing using load runner.
• Developing and maintaining Test Scripts, analyzing bugs and interacting with development team members in fixing the defects.
• Gathering test results and provide testing feedback to the Project Manager.
• Experience in working with agile management framework.
• Knowledge of Requirement Traceability Matrix.
• Coherent interpersonal, technical, analytical and problem solving skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Office Tools: Ms-Word, Excel, Power Point

Operating System: Windows 98/00/XP/Vista

Language: C, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL, VBScript, XML

Database: MySQL, SQL server

Performance Testing Tool: Load Runner, QTP 8.2/9.2/10, Win Runner

Defect Tracking Tool: Bugzilla, QC 9.0

Methodologies: Waterfall, Spiral, V-model, Agile, Scrum

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

QA Analyst

Confidential, NY

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed system requirements and document entire software testing process accordingly.
• Planning and preparing test plans, testing strategy and test scripts.
• Was responsible for GUI, functional, system, regression, security and user acceptance testing as required.
• Interacting with teams to improve performance and functionality of new and existing systems.
• Analyzed entry and exit criteria.
• Assessment of defect remaining and effectiveness of the testing with respect to its objectives.
• Executed test cases, validated test results, tracked defects/bugs, recorded and reported defects.
• Manually tested data from high level to detail level during verifications.
• Collected information about the defect and summarizing and analyzing report and graph about the testing to support recommendations and decisions about the future.
• Performed positive and negative testing to crack any defects that could exist, thereby helping to create a perfect, error-free end product.
• Took an active part in the progress meeting with the team on daily defects status by manipulating bug reports.
• Worked to minimize the risk by discovering bugs and design flaws in the early stage of the software development.
• Conducted performance testing to verify performance of the application in a given time frame.
• Involved for managing test execution and defect tracking of all issues using QC
• Was responsible to make sure that all the high and medium priority bugs are fixed before deployment.
• Reported bugs/defects to developers by taking appropriate snapshots of errors and proofs that will help them to better understand the requirement.
• Prioritizing multi-tasks to best meet departmental and organizational goals to meet the deadline.
• Work with software developers and vendors to ensure that application is working according to business requirements.

Environment: QC 9.0, HTML, SQL, Windows XP, MS-Excel

QA Analyst

Confidential, Springfield, MO

Responsibilities:

• Involved in analyzing system requirement and developed detailed test plans for system testing.
• Designed and developed test strategies, test plan and test cases.
• Monitored, maintained and evaluated the application’s behavior in different phase of testing.
• Conducted User Interface testing to evaluate the user-friendliness of the application.
• Performed security testing to keep the whole online (customer access system) process secured.
• Involved in regression testing by reviewing source code after each build.
• Performed functional and system testing to ensure it against given requirement.
• Designed and developed Vuser scripts using Load Runner.
• Tested the application for multiple data using QTP.
• Identified the product related bugs and prepared reports and graphs using QC.
• Identified priority and severity of the defect identified.
• Analyzed throughput, response time, hit per second, transaction summary etc.
• Participated in meetings and reviews to evaluate documents, plans, code, risk, specifications and approval process for project deliverables within deadlines.
• Perform Load, soak, and stress testing to analyze the performance of the system under load.
• Interacted with developers and users to resolved critical and major bugs.

Environment: Load Runner, QTP, QC, Windows Vista/ XP, SQL, HTML

QA Tester

Confidential, Ridgeland, MS

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed system requirements and document entire software testing process accordingly.
• Wrote and documented test scripts to perform functional, integration and regression testing.
• Created and executed test plans, test cases and report results.
• Performed functional, system, GUI, security, regression, integration and user acceptance testing.
• Ensured successful test life cycle by tracking and resolving defects.
• Responsible for maintaining updated reports on resolved bugs.
• Verified the programs functioned according to user requirements and established guidelines to produce quality systems
• Mapping test case to the functional and business requirements creating a traceability matrix.
• Performed smoke/sanity test on upgraded applications.
• Gathering test data from SQL server using basic SQL queries.
• Performed manual testing before going to the automation testing.
• Recorded the scripts for the test cases using QTP.
• Responsible for inserting checkpoints to check the basic functionality of the applications using QTP.
• Created Test Cases as per requirements and mapped Test Cases with requirements and executed Test Cases in test lab in Quality Center
• Involved in defect status reporting, prepare bug summary reports and release notes/reports.
• Worked as a team with other QA testers to ensure the project is executed accurately and on time.
• Generated weekly status report and participated in weekly status meetings with team members, team manager, business analyst and technical team for detailed discussion of the report

Environment: QTP, QC, Load Runner, IE, Windows XP, SQL, VBScript, HTML

QA Analyst

Confidential, Alpharetta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Participated in writing Test Plan, Test Case and developed Test Scripts based on functional specification.
• Wrote positive/negative test cases and conducted test while required.
• Performed various testing like functionality, GUI, Compatibility, performance, usability and user acceptance of the application.
• Participated in full SDLC and handled complex projects involving the different phases of SDLC like requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and maintenance.
• Analyzed, documented and maintained test results and test logs.
• Performed acceptance, functional, regression, system testing.
• Involved in defect management and reported defects in timely manner.
• Certified a test as Pass / Fail, doing analysis on results and reporting the test results
• Worked as a team with other QA testers to ensure that all projects are executed accurately and completely.
• Used SQL to create, add or modify the data.
• Created the Standard Guidelines for User Interface Testing.
• Prepared various graphs and reports using MS-Excel
• Prepare test status report during test execution process and document the Test evaluation summary report.
• Conducted walkthrough, inspections and review meeting.
• Ensured all the requested changes are incorporated and verified properly before release.
• Generated weekly status reports and participated in weekly status meetings with team member, team manager, BA and technical team.

Environment: SQL, HTML, IE 6, MS-word, MS-Excel, Windows XP

QA Tester

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Developed, implemented and maintained manual testing methodologies and systems to ensure the accuracy and stability of software application.
• Ensured QA processes are implemented throughout SDLC.
• Prepared and executed Test Cases, Test Scripts for core functions.
• Involved in Functional, System, UI and Regression testing.
• Experienced in defect tracking and reporting.
• Enhanced and modified the scripts according to the test case scenarios.
• Created database tables, add, modify and solve queries using SQL.
• Performed GUI testing, integration and security testing.
• Responsible for finding out the defects from the application and programs.
• Categorized bugs based on the severity and priority and generate reports.
• Participated in weekly/monthly QA meetings.
• Involved in testing new functionalities based on Test Case and coordinate with development team in fixing the issues.

Environment: SQL, IE 6, Bugzilla, Windows’ 98,