SUMMARY:

• Around 9 years of experience in Mobile Performance, Applications and Protocol Testing Domain.
• Demonstrated competencies in creation of flexible / expandable telecom architecture to meet client requirements.
• Experience in creating Test strategy, Engagement reports and designing test Scenarios, test scripts for multiple device test requirements.
• Excellent Communication, Leadership, Team building, Technical & Analytical Skills with proven abilities in resolving complex software issues
• Functional Knowledge of L2/L3 Protocols in GSM, UMTS and LTE Networks like RRC, RANAP, NBAP, RNSAP, etc.
• Functional Knowledge of Interfaces like Iub, IuCS, IuPS, Uu, Iur, S1 - MME, S1-U, Uu
• Functional Knowledge of Network Simulation Tools like Agilent, Anite, Spirent, etc
• Expertise in Mobile App testing on platforms like Windows CE, BREW, Symbian, Android, Windows 7, iOS, etc
• Mobile App Testing includes Technical Approval for newly lab tested devices, Existing Devices Maintenance releases for various operators in North America and Europe, IOT Testing, Monkey Testing, Battery Testing using KI Tool, etc
• Experience of Writing Test plan for Mobile Devices, Designing and writing Test Cases which includes Functional, Non Functional which includes Stress, Performance, Interruption, Interaction and Adhoc Testing
• Automation Tools include Device Anywhere, Perfecto Mobile, QTP, Nuthatch
• Testing Tools include QXDM, Wireshark, TEMS, Catcher, DDMS, ODIN, Radiocomm, RSD Lite, Bugzilla, QC, Spirent Nomad, Datum.
• Tested different chipset phones like Qualcomm, Ericsson, Mediatek, NXP, Infineon, Nvidia, Intel, Broadcom, Marvell, etc
• Tested applications from Various domains like Banking, Healthcare, Retail, Gaming, etc
• Field Testing of 2G, 3G and 4G LTE networks for major regions like North America, Europe and Asia Pacific various operators include ATT US, Major Operators in Europe like T-Mobile, Vodafone, Telefonica, EE UK, Bell Canada, Idea Bangalore, Airtel Bangalore, Vodafone Bangalore and Tata Docomo Bangalore
• Field Testing includes IRAT between 4G LTE, 3G and 2G, MultiRAB, MO/MT Voice Calls, Data Throughput, PLMN Search, Out of Service, Emergency Calls, Supplementary services like Conf Call, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, SMS, MMS, etc
• Received ACE (Associate Consistently Excellence) in Tech Mahindra for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015 for continuously four year top rating in appraisals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Agilent 8960, QXDM/QCAT, Wire Shark, PEK 2.1 & 3.1, BREW Tool Kit, GATE, QC STAB APP, Android ADB, DDMS, Metrico Nomad and Datum tools for ATT benchmarking and field testing.

Defect Management: Bugzilla, JIRA, HP QC, FMAS, Clear Quest, Samsung PLM tool, My Single defect tracking in Samsung.

Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Linux Android, Java, Blackberry, BREW, Windows and other Proprietary OS’s.

Defect Tracking Tools: Bugzilla, JIRA, HP QC, FMAS, Clear Quest, Samsung PLM tool, My Single defect tracking in Samsung.

Languages: C, C++, Java

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Seattle WA

Project lead/Manager-Testing

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead four teams in different AT&T infra markets Baltimore, Seattle, Chicago and Atlanta (ALU and E//).
• Responsible for on time deliverables and requirement analysis, customer interaction and technical resolution for customer queries.
• Involved in setting the test plan for each test cycles requested by AT&T in different infrastructures for field testing and device performance of multiple OEM’s such as Samsung, LG, HTC, Motorola, and Microsoft etc…
• Discussing with network team and device development team for root cause analysis and reporting the defects.
• Responsible to handle entire AT&T field testing account for Major USA markets.
• Collaborate with AT&T Architects, SMEs and network infra development team to understand the goals, performance issues and resolution.
• Capture and analyze logs by OEM’s proprietary tools or by QXDM and report the issues for AVDFT/Performance field testing.
• Effort estimation and schedule planning.
• Leading multiple AVDFT teams and been a primary point of contact for issues reported.
• Lead the offshore team in their daily project tasks and status reporting to the client.
• Tracking issues, defects and testing.
• Responsible for all phases, planning, developing scripts, execution of performance Test scenarios and analysis.
• Involved in drive route analysis to ensure test environment feasibility in different AT&T infrastructure.
• Designed AVDFT test suites, test scripts and test scenarios based on device compliance matrix, device platform and application applicability
• Executed various specialized tests (FOTA, cVoIP, HO etc.) and identified system utilization bottlenecks for achieving optimal test execution cost saving in project expenses.
• Analyzed logs and reports to determine device issues and report the defects with first level analysis to the OEM’s.
• Worked closely with Architects, SMEs to fix field issues and report change requests.
• Coordinated with infrastructure and networking teams to tune the network environment by making necessary recommendations.
• Maintained historical test results and created defects when issues are uncovered.
• Address all technical issues; facilitate the resolution and necessary follow up with SMEs, PM, Infra/IT, Development, and other cross-functional departments.
• Documented and published test results and recommendations in reports targeted for various audiences.
• Generate test logs, reports and other related documentation required for validation and analysis. Publish results and receive appropriate signoff.

Environment: Windows/Android/BREW, GSM/GPRS, EDGE, UMTS/WCDMA, LTE & Volte.

Confidential

Project Lead

Responsibilities:

• Gathered GFIT requirements and created test plan.
• Identified Test locations and Scenarios as per the Requirement.
• Responsible for test plan generation, test execution and report submission within stipulated time lines to the client.
• Verify the device performance against device for native applications, system acquisition, IOT and handovers in both CS and PS states.
• Capture and analyze logs by operator’s proprietary tools, QXDM and report the issues for Benchmarking field testing. .
• Capture and analyze the logs for issues observed such as call drops, I-RAT, CS/PS calls, multi RAB data sessions, Throughputs, Battery performance testing etc.
• Involved in discussion with network team and device development team for issue analysis and reporting & analyzed graphs and reports to determine device performance.
• Worked closely with Architects, SMEs to fix issues and changes to improve network/device performance.
• Coordinated with infrastructure and networking teams to tune the real network environment by making necessary recommendations.
• Maintained historical test results and created defects when issues are uncovered.
• Leading & Managing the device test team and been a primary point of contact for field testing issues.

Environment: Java, JVM, ESA SDK, JBoss Application Server, Apache, CQ5, Oracle, DB2, Load runner, Quality Center and Linux

Confidential

Protocol Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Gathered FMC requirements and created CV specific test plan.
• Responsible to ensure system implementations as per 3GPP specification
• System testing of VoIP application in both simulated and live network environment.
• Capture and analyze SIP / EVDO / ADB logs using Wire Shark, QXDM, DDMS, and Sniffer tools.
• System testing of WIFI application in simulated environment by Agilent 8960.
• Capture and analyse logs from ADB commands using DDMS.
• Sanity & Regression testing for each binary released.
• Responsible to co-ordinate development teams for Problem description
• Reporting the change request/defects to the development teams and management
• Resolving issues by having frequent discussions with the SMEs.
• Prepared engagement report and published the test results.

Environment: VoIP (SIP), RTP, Android, Android Debug Bridge (ADB), Log cat, QXDM, CDMA 2000(EVDO), Fixed Mobile convergence.

Confidential

Senior Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Major role in testing DRM content and its functionality in 3G devices.
• Test Case Development and Execution. Test Estimation, Handling CR, Interaction with Design and Development Teams.
• Sanity, regression and compliance testing for each binary released
• Responsible for testing of Contacts Address book back up Client Server application and involved in analysis of Sync ML logs.
• Automation testing for Stability using STAB APP and Samsung GATE tools

Environment: Qualcomm’s BREW Platform, C.

Confidential

Senior BREW Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the design, development and review of test case documents for Native applications.
• Good exposure to drive test using QXDM tool for CDMA handsets.
• Had to handle a team of three engineers and keep track of the drive test reports from different CDMA networks of India (Lucent, Huawei, Ericson, NSN and ZTE).
• Using QXDM tool, submitted error logs to developers.
• BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless) Automation testing using BREW Porting Evaluation Kit-v3.1
• SIM Card testing which involves Smart Roaming, Triple IMSI, IMEI & Cell ID tracker, STK & WOW applications testing.

Environment: BREW 2.1 and 3.1, Qualcomm Chipset-QSC6010, QSC-1100.

Confidential

Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the black box testing of the product.
• Sanity, regression and compliance testing for each binary released.
• Generation of bug reports through online bug tracking tool and Effective communication with development team during bug fixing.
• BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless)
• Automation testing using BREW Porting Evaluation Kit v2.1

Environment: BREW 2.1 and 3.1, Samsung Proprietary platform.