SUMMARY

• Over Eight years as Senior QA Analyst. Proficient in Manual and Automated Testing on client/server, web - based applications and Computer System Validations.
• Solid experience in automation tools like Win Runner, Load Runner, Test Director, Rational Suite and Silk Test. Proficient with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle. Adept in different phases of Testing like System Testing, Unit testing and Integration Testing.
• Extensively Involved in Deploying the Swing Application to the Server and configuring the Application to run on RMI, Websphere and Standalone.
• Extensive experience in preparing Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Cases and performing Functional, Regression, Integration, Automation Framework, Load Testing and Web services Testing of Web based, Eclipse RCP and Java Swing Applications.
• Experienced in SQA (Software Quality Assurance) including Manual and Automated testing with tools such as QTP (Quick Test Pro), Load Runner, Quality Center, Selenium, JMeter, JUnit, Marathon, JIRA, WindowTester Pro, SOAPUI and Version One.
• Organized and Self-starter with the ability to multi-task across complex initiatives and coordinate activities with the team to meet the critical deadlines.
• Extensive experience with Functional, GUI, Database, Stress, Volume, Regression, Load and Performance Testing. Experience in implementing QA Methodologies, Test plans, Test cases, Test Scenarios and Test deliverables.
• Experience in Software Development in C, C++, .Net and Java. Excellent rapport with developers, testers in all the projects and worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure enhancement of software quality. Strong analytical, presentation and communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: Test Director, Win Runner, Load Runner, Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, Rational Clear Quest, Rational RequisitePro, Rational Administrator, Rational SODA for Word, Silk Test, Quick Test Professional.

Languages: C, Java, J2EE, JSF, WSP, VC++, C++, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML, XML, TSL, SQA Basic, Fortran, Visual Basic.

Operating Systems: Solaris, UNIX, Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2K.

Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MS Access 2000, ERP PeopleSoft 7.5/8.0/8.4, Siebel 6.3.

ERP: Peoplesoft7.5/8.0/8.4, Siebel6.3.

App/Web Servers: Web Logic, SQL Server and IIS Server.

Validations: FDA’s regulations - CFR 21 Part 11, cGMP, GCP, GLP.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, New York, NY

Sr QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a senior QA Consultant for QA Project for both Financials Module and Web applications.
• Managed design enhancements for employee benefits Web - based applications. Interacted with functional experts to understand the application. Wrote user manuals for test cases.
• Participated in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Updated functional specifications with design and functional changes to employee benefits Web - based applications.
• Developed Test Scenarios. Developed and executed Web test scripts for Automated testing using Quick Test Pro for each individual functionality of the applications. Used I/O Tool to run the XML file to get Output records. Developed SQL scripts and stored procedures using PL/SQL.
• Extensively worked on the Databases DB2 and Oracle server to create Users and Schemas. Worked on importing the client db dump to the schemas from time to time. Used DBVisualizer for querying and update to the Tables.
• Created the Test Plans and Test cases for PDFS and PM 4 in Confluence and updated the Test cases based on the new Issues.
• Accomplished in setting up an Automation Framework for PDFS using Marathon for Regression Testing of each release for various clients.
• Created a Load Testing suite for PDFS where in the scripts will be executed overnight without manual intervention.
• Created a Test Suite in the Marathon tool to run the Tests as a JUnit Batch process. Used the Python as a scripting language.
• Worked extensively to do the testing of Java, J2EE, JSF, JBOSS both on the Front end and back end.
• Created Test Cases and Scripts to do testing of Java, JBOSS and WSF applications and got a sign off from the client.
• Generated the Runtime Code of the Model using the Batch scripts for every Release. Involved in debugging and compiling the code in Eclipse and execution of the XML test cases to verify the Model.
• Updated the Release Notes with the lists of Resolved and Rejected Issues and Test Reports of Regression Testing performed and lists of Known Issues.
• Used Version One for recording the Request/Issues from the Client, Defect Tracking and Reporting tool. Responsible for closing the Sprint on completing the Releases for the month.
• Extensively involved in the Development of the PM4 application in providing inputs for the Change Management functionality and the UI interface of the RCP application.
• Performed Functional, Integration and Regression testing of Web batch and real-time applications, Interactive Voice Response systems and legacy client/server systems. Entered and tracked issues in Quality center created daily Issue Reports for Developers and Project Management.
• Wrote Test Completion Reports for Management.

Environment: Windows XP, Java, J2EE, JSF, JSP, JBOSS, WAS, .Net, XML, Quality Center, PL/SQL, Quick Test Professional, I/O tool, Microsoft Access, Load Runner, NeoLoad, UNIX, Agile methodology .

Confidential, New York, NY

Sr QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Interacted with Developers, discussing the requirement specifications provided by the analyst and also the discrepancies in the application.
• Wrote Test Scripts and implemented Test plans, various Test Cases and Test Scripts based on functional specification and documented it for higher levels of management. Performed Positive and Negative testing for system validations.
• Responsible for performing Functional, Integration, System, Regression and Data driven Testing.
• Created a QTP Automation Framework to build Test Suite to test the System and generated Reports based on the Test Results.
• Created a Single QTP Script to create all Plans by parameterizing the Data for a new Database for every Release.
• Created a Batch Process for Backend testing of the Db2 database by executing SQL queries and generated Reports using DBVisualizer.
• Extensively worked on Web services testing using SOAPUI to generate and verify the XML Data to be sent for different Services.
• Created a separate Test Framework in QTP to test the Historical Information of the Group by manipulating the Group Date information and moving it to Production.
• Interacted with the client to track defects and coordinating with the developers to fix it.
• Created an Automation Suite in Selenium for Validation and Verification of Data.
• Performed White Box testing to find the logical and presentation bugs in the code.
• Involved in Production Support to identify the critical bugs and coordinated with the developers to fix it in given time frame.
• Responsible for being a liaison between the Business Analysts and Developers to help in deciding the logic to fix the bugs in given time efficiently.
• Used JMeter for Load testing of the Application and generated and compared Results for every Release.
• Used OpenSTA for Load and Stress testing in order to verify the server load and generated Reports and Graphs.
• Responsible for creating Test Metrics and Weekly Test Reports.
• Performed manual testing of the application using numerous Test Scripts. Developed and executed test scripts for AUTOMATED testing using Quick Test Pro for each individual functionality of the applications. Used MS - Word/Excel to export all Test Cases to Quality Center.
• Developed Test results report for whole project. Used TDH Connect application to submit MESAV inquiries and view the responses. Wrote SQL queries to retrieve data from Oracle database. Validated back end mainframe system (HOST) testing.
• Performed Functional, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Accepting Testing (UAT) and Regression testing of the web portal. Used Quality Center for defect tracking and reports like test coverage matrix, defects report.
• Participated in various meeting and discussed Enhancement and Modification request. Documented bugs with evidence and reported them with detailed information to the development team. Used LoadRunner Analysis tool to analyze the response times of the business transactions under load.
• Coordinated with developers to fix the problem and enhancing the application.

Environment: Windows XP, Java, J2EE, JSP, XML, Quality Center, SQL Server, Oracle, Quick Test Professional, Load Runner, UNIX.

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Sr QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Involved in writing and execution of test scripts based on business requirements of the application using Rational Test Manager and Mercury Quality Center. Responsible for Maintaining FEP Direct and FEP Express data store.
• Involved in testing of application at system level for quality of the software by using Test Manager after each build release of the application. Developed and executed test scripts for AUTOMATED testing using Quick Test Pro for each individual functionality of the applications.
• Designed and developed High level and Detailed Test Cases based on the available Use Cases. Verified Data Mapping for the Hierarchical, Object-Relational using Data Models. Used strong technical ability and established quality standards to verify and validate assigned software products, components, or function sets throughout their development cycles.
• Developed code using ICard that uses Servlets, JSP's and XML files for navigation.
• Involved in designing and developing the prototype screens for all the menu driven options in the system.
• Used DHTML, CSS for developing the prototype screens.
• Implemented the Accounts Search based on different criteria’s.
• Responsible for Manual Account Setup into the CACS systems when the accounts are not selected by the accounting system interface.
• Involved in creation of parameter tables screen based on User, Location and Function state transition details.
• Designed and developed the process of assigning the Work list to the Collectors.
• Worked on Web Sphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD) for writing files for sending the data to the Backend in the form of XML tags. Working with XSLT for displaying the data from the Backend.
• Used JavaScript for the account number and other validations at client side. Wrote Test cases for the Unit Testing.
• Created and executed automated test scripts using XDE Tester and Robot. Assisted UAT team by providing test data and test scripts. Involved in Regression testing after every build release.
• Enhanced the Regression model by adding scripts from system test, which can be used for regression after every release. Involved in IVP after maintenance release. Verified the Back end data & structure of tables using SQL queries.
• Created Test Data by entering Invoices in to RBMS manually and by using automated script in Robot and created binders for System test, UAT and Regression testing. Used Clear Quest and Quality Center as defect - tracking tool to track and also to follow up the defect status.

Environment: Windows XP, DB2, Java, J2EE, JSP, Rational Test Manager, XDE Tester, Quick Test Professional, Quality Center, Clear Quest, XML

Confidential, Ashburn, VA

Sr QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Developed and executed test scripts for MANUAL testing and AUTOMATED testing using Quick Test Pro for each individual functionality of the applications. Interacted with Team Members for reviewing and writing the Test Plans and Test Cases.
• Used Symantec Ghost for installing software applications and Operating systems. Transferring files is done either by Unicast, Direct broadcast or multicast.
• Developed code using ICard that uses Servlets, JSP's and XML files for navigation.
• Involved in designing and developing the prototype screens for all the menu driven options in the system.
• Used DHTML, CSS for developing the prototype screens.
• Implemented the Accounts Search based on different criteria’s.
• Responsible for Manual Account Setup into the CACS systems when the accounts are not selected by the accounting system interface.
• Involved in creation of parameter tables screen based on User, Location and Function state transition details.
• Designed and developed the process of assigning the Work list to the Collectors.
• Worked on Web Sphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD) for writing files for sending the data to the Backend in the form of XML tags. Working with XSLT for displaying the data from the Backend.
• Used JavaScript for the account number and other validations at client side. Wrote Test cases for the Unit Testing.
• Tested application on various hardware’s like IBM Series Intellistation, think centre, Dell Series 2300, 4500, 8200, Dell Laptops and Apple computers. Tested application under various OS Windows 98/ ME/ 2000 /NT/XPHE/XPPro including all Service Packs and on Apple Computers under Mac.
• Tested DSL Software using various modems like Westell Wire Speed Ethernet, Westell Dual and DDM enabled routers like Linksys and Westell 2200.
• Tested installation of WinPoET depending on connection made whether it is PPPoE network in the East will install WinPoET or DHCP network (west), the software will launch a browser and connect to the Project Launch site for account activation.
• Tested for data validations, business validations and business logic workflow. Documented the Daily Defects Status with the help of QA Metrics. Reported the bugs, Email notifications to the developers using the PVCS Tracker. Used SQL to perform backend validation.
• Used Mercury Quality Center 8.2 for Defect Tracking. Account Tracker an Internal tool is used to create test data. Documented test results based on expected and actual test results. Extensively communicated with developers using Test Director.

Environment: Java, J2EE, Web logic, JSP, SQL, Macro Media Flash 6.0, HTML, ASP, SQL Server, Windows (all Versions), Mac 10.x, UNIX, Quick Test Pro, Test Director, PVCS Tracker, Account Tracker, Symantec Ghost Server.

Confidential, Memphis, TN

Sr QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Followed Rational Unified Process (RUP) methodology. Prepared test cases and test plan based on Business Functional Requirements using RUP. Performed Configuration testing and Security testing using Rational Robot. Conducted backend testing of the applications by executing SQL commands.
• Involved in analyzing the Hierarchical, Object Relational Data Models. Performed a supervisory role in assigning duties to junior testers and overseeing their progress periodically. Analyzed system specifications and business requirements.
• Front-End pages were designed and developed in JSP using JavaScript for validation and CSS for designing.
• Used JSP’s as View in Struts and processed the requests from the client-side of the application.
• Wrote configuration files for the flow of the request for the Controller to delegate appropriate Business classes.
• Responsible for writing Action Classes to fetch the records from the DB and send it to View to display the results.
• Written Business Logic bean to connect to the DB and query the Database and send the results to the Action class.
• Extensively worked on SQL queries for database operations.
• Designed & Developed Dynamic Record fetching module based on different Inputs.
• Wrote Session Bean class for the Business logic and connecting to Database.
• Created Test Plan and Test Cases in Rational Test Manager. Automated the test scripts using Rational Robot. Successfully implemented the change request and defect tracking Using Rational Clear Quest for utilization of developers and QA Team.
• Created reports with the help of Test Manager, Rational Clear Quest and Log viewer. Performed Regression Testing after each enhancement of the application using Rational Robot.

Environment: Visual Basic, Rational Test manager, Rational Robot, Rational Rose, Rational Requisite Pro, Rational XDE Tester, IBM ES9000, DB2, JCL, COBOL, CICS, QA Run, Test Director, Win Runner, Load Runner.

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Sr QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Core responsibility involved manually testing the application under test using Rational Test Manager.
• Worked Closely with Business Engineers when reviewing the business requirements and in writing and reviewing the Test Cases. Designed and developed High level and detailed Test Cases based on the available Use Cases.
• Developed, implemented and executed test methodologies and plans to ensure software product quality.
• Created Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts for some of the modules of the application under test (AUT) using Test Manager. Conducted data driven and database testing of AUT using Rational Robot.
• Designed and developed the front end using HTML, JavaScript and JSP.
• Designed and Developed User interfaces for waiving the training program.
• Developed Servlets to process the entries and finalize the nominations and generate reports.
• Designed and Developed the Reports regarding the overview of the information about the faculty, participants and curriculum.
• Wrote JDBC programs to update the skill set of the employees on completion of the training program.
• Designed and Developed the Generation of Monthly and Annual Training Reports.
• Extensively used JavaScript for the form validations and the server side validations are performed on the Servlets class.
• Used strong technical ability and established quality standards to verify and validate assigned software products, components, or function sets throughout their development cycles.
• Defining and performing the Test strategies and associated scripts for the verification and validation of the application and ensuring that it meets all defined business requirements and associated functionality.
• Provided the management with test metrics, reports and schedules as necessary and participated in the design walkthroughs and meetings.
• Created the strategy document that defines the test environment, phases of testing, entrance and exit criteria into different phases of testing and resources required to conduct the effort. Created and executed Regression test cases for the AUT using Rational Robot.
• Documented the Daily Defects Status with the help of QA Metrics. Worked on the continuous improvement of QA Process by reviewing and evaluating existing practices with standard testing guidelines. Supervised the use of Rational Clear Quest for Defect Tracking of all the projects.

Environment: Windows NT 4.0, Java, J2EE, Rational Enterprise Suite, RUP, IIS 4.0, HTML, UNIX, Visual Basic, VBScript, Java Script, XML, SQL Server, Oracle.

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of Business as well as Technical Specifications. Wrote and executed the test cases manually and automated them by using WinRunner. Involved extensively in writing high-level Test plans.
• Developed detailed system Test cases for the Application. Performed extensive Functional, Regression and Volume & Performance testing. Automated the Regression Testing by creating the test scripts using Mercury Suite (WinRunner).
• Responsible for documenting errors, their resolution, as well as performing extensive Regression Testing.

Environment: Java, J2EE, Visual Basic, Oracle 7.1, Manual Testing, WinRunner and Win NT.