SUMMARY:

• Over 6 Years of diversified experience as a QA Analyst/ QA Tester in Software Quality Assurance and Testing on Client/Server, Windows based, Web based and Mobile applications in Financial, Communication, Healthcare and Government Sectors.
• Strong noledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as well as Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and the Role of QA.
• Complete understanding and hands - on experience with Testing Methodologies including Test Planning, Execution, Bug tracking and Analysis.
• Experience with industry standard methodologies such as RUP (Rational Unified Process), CMM (Capability Maturity Models) and Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining overall Testing Methodology documenting, Test Plans, creating and maintaining Test Cases and executing Test Scripts based on baseline requirements.
• Strong experience in Automated Functional/Regression Testing using products such as Win Runner and Quick Test Pro.
• Expertise in tracking and reporting defects in Test Director, Quality Center and Rational Clear Quest.
• Extensive experience in Black Box, Smoke, Functional, Integration, Regression, Adhoc and assisted in UAT testing.
• Excellent working noledge in Developing & Implementation of complex Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts using Manual and Automated test solutions for Client/Server and Web-based applications.
• Good Knowledge in Test Automation frame works: Data Driven and Key-word Driven methodologies.
• Expertise in Quick Test Pro which includes VB Scripting, Descriptive programming, maintaining Object repositories, handling Dynamic objects, creating Function libraries, Reusable actions, Checkpoints, Verifying Database using ADODB Objects.
• Good working noledge on Windows and UNIX Environment.
• Expertise in creating SQL basic and advanced queries for validating the data from database.
• Analyzed Defect Reports and work closely with Application Developers for resolving the bugs.
• Expert in documenting using MS-Office tools (Word, Excel and PPT).
• Experience in Risk Analysis & prioritize test case.
• Proficient in testing Mobile applications (for Android, iPhone and BlackBerry) using emulators.
• Good noledge of Client/Server, Web based and Mobile based applications architecture.
• As a team member, coordinated the documentation preparation activities and assured the completion of tasks/documentation milestones within the stipulated time frames.
• Proven success in meeting or exceeding customer needs as an individual contributor and as team member.
• Expertise in Problem solving and Bug Tracking Reports using Bug tracking Tools.
• Excellent Organization, Analytical and Problem Solving skills and ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Possess excellent Communication, Presentation, and analytical Skills.
• Strong Interpersonal, Self-Motivated, Team Player, Self-starter, Quick Learner and

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Mercury/HP Quick Test Professional, Win Runner.

Defect Management Tools: Test Director/Quality Center, Rational Clear Quest.

Req Management Tools: Rational Requisite Pro.

Methodologies: Water Fall, Agile Scrum, Rational unified Process (RUP).

Operating Systems: UNIX, Linux, Windows NT, Windows XP, Linux and Mainframes.

Databases: Oracle v7/v8i/9i/10g, SQL Server, DB2, MS Access.

Programming Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, HTML and XML.

Scripting Languages: Java Script, VB Script, and Test Scripting Language.

Others: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing the requirements and prepare the Business specifications including test plan formulation from requirements and test scenario development from use cases.
• Reviewed software functional requirements, specification and design documents, assessed impact on the software and formulated tests procedures.
• Responsible for creating Integration test plan, test cases in Quality Center and corresponding test procedures.
• Created B1, B2 and E1 Request Claims in LTC 400 format using Win Test Tool.
• Submitted LTC 400 format messages through Win Test tool and verified the mapping between LTC 400 and D0 (NCPDP) Format in Comstat Tool.
• Created B1, B2 and E1 Response Claims in LTC 400 Format and verified the mapping with NCPDP format Response.
• Verified the Count and Counter fields for both Request and Response Transactions for multiple segments.
• Responsible for Functional, Smoke, Regression and Integration Testing.
• Involved in validating backend data using SQL.
• Documented Defects, inconsistencies in application functionality and content and logged them in Jtrac.
• Run Regression Test to ensure dat introduction of new component into application doesn't effect the existing functionality.
• Involved in Preparing the Status Reports Every Week, which includes test execution status, QA Issues and Defects.

Environment: Quality Center, Jtrac, Comstat, Win Test, NCPDP, LTC 400, Windows XP, MS Office, SQL Server.

Confidential

Sr QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in meeting with business team as well as Business Analysts to understand the business requirements.
• Reviewed and Analyzed System Requirement Specs, use cases and design documents.
• Worked with users, systems analysts, designers and programmers to create Test Cases by following the Rational Unified Process methodology.
• Responsible for Regression testing, Smoke testing, Integration Testing and System Testing.
• Major responsibilities includes creating Test Strategy Document, Functional and Automation Test plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts.
• Responsible in developing Test Cases in Quality Center by analyzing requirements in Requisite Pro.
• Responsible for creating Keyword and Data Driven Automation Framework.
• Created regression test scripts for application testing and classified sections for Manual and automated testing using QTP.
• Responsible for creating Shared Object Repositories, Functional Libraries and Reusable actions.
• Created Reusable Actions and used tan in driver scripts to increase modularity in test process.
• Responsible for maintaining the test scripts and test cases in Quality Center.
• Performed Descriptive Programming wherever necessary.
• Parameterized the scripts and enhanced them according to the test cases.
• Handled exceptions using recovery scenarios in all test scripts.
• Performed the Positive, Negative and User Interface Testing.
• Performed WebService testing using SoapUI.
• Performed the Back-End testing to ensure data consistency on front-end by writing and executing SQL queries on the database.
• Involved in the testing of the software for the custom Content Management System (CMS) to ensure the highest level of quality in Internet and intranet.
• Validated the content displayed on the web page with the data coming from the Content Management System.
• Documented Defects, inconsistencies in application functionality and content.
• Run Regression Test to ensure dat introduction of new component into application doesn't effect the existing functionality.
• Involved in Preparing the Status Reports Every Week, which includes test execution status, QA Issues and Defects.
• Involved in mentoring the end users.

Environment: Quality Center 10.x, QTP 10.x, VB Script, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, WebServices, Web sphere Application Server 7.x, SoapUI, Windows XP, AIX 5.x, Content Management, eClient, DB2, MS Office, XML, Java Script.

Confidential, Atlanta

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and analyzed functional requirements and design documentation for Internet, intranet and Mobile application.
• Developed test cases for Internet, intranet and Mobile application based on business requirement specifications and by working with Business Analysts.
• Involved in assessing requirements of application, lead in the design and development of tests to verify system software meets those requirements.
• Successfully followed pre-established Agile/Scrum standards and guidelines as they pertain to design and development of tests and test plans.
• Performed Functional, Smoke, Regression, Ad-hoc and Integration Testing.
• Reported to the QA Manager with the daily status of the project.
• Created test cases and test scripts for manual and automation testing.
• Used Quality Center as defect tracking system to create, track, maintain and report test summaries.
• Verified Transaction logs using Putty for exceptions and application detail processing.
• Involving in re-testing the defects fixed by the development team.
• Performed GUI testing to make sure the application is consistent across multiple browsers.
• Analyzed and created test data for interfaces to satisfy test data requirements for testing the application.
• Developed SQL queries to retrieve data for validation purposes based on the test cases.
• Created and executed QTP test scripts and QTP functional libraries for regular regression runs for every software build and release.
• Involved in testing WebServices.
• Successfully tested the application in multiple mobile devices such as Android, BlackBerry and iPhone.
• Extensively used Emulators to test the mobile devices.
• Wrote variety of QTP scripts including Functions, Reusable actions and Descriptive programming.
• Involved in creating and managing shared object repositories.
• Involved in handling pages with objects such as dynamic web tables, dynamic web frames.
• Worked with QA Analysts and Developers to ensure dat all aspects of the system have proper testing coverage and overall system reliability, performance and quality.
• Setup Test Harness/ Test data and established best QA practices.
• Worked with the offshore team.

Environment: J2EE, WebLogic, Windows, Rational Req Pro, WebServices, Mobile Emulators, UNIX, QTP 10.0, Quality Center 10.0, Oracle, TOAD.

Confidential

Sr QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze Business Requirements Document and System Specification Document.
• Collaborated Agile methodology and delivered the product on time with zero (minimum) defects.
• Involved in writing Test Plans, Test Cases and developing Test Scripts using QTP and managed them in Quality Center.
• Involved in Functional, Regression, Integration testing and assisted in User Acceptance Testing.
• Created and maintained Regression test suite to check the progress of the testing process by performing identical tests before and after fixing defects.
• Created and maintained QTP regression suites including Shared Object repository, Function Libraries and Reusable actions.
• Involved in Validation and Verification.
• Have used QTP Smart Identification to identify objects dat are not in repository.
• Have used Object Spy to validate the object properties.
• Used ADODB object and Data tables to create Data driven tests.
• Parameterized the scripts and enhanced them according to the test cases.
• Developed Recovery Scenarios to handle the unexpected errors.
• Utilized the Traceability Matrix to ensure dat the requirements are covered without any loopholes and the changes made in the testing artifacts are tracked.
• Developed Checkpoints and Synchronization points for enhancing the scripts.
• Implemented QA best practices and made recommendations for optimal efficiency of the scripts.
• Performed extensive backend testing using SQL queries to check backend data and data integrity.
• Generated custom defect reports by applying filter and sort conditions to assess the progress of the test plan, test runs and defect tracking.

Environment: Quality Center, Quick Test Pro, Clear Quest, Requisite Pro, TOAD, Oracle, Java / J2EE, HTML, XML, VB Script, Java Script, UNIX, Win XP.

Confidential

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in review and Analysis of business requirements along with Business Analysts.
• Developed test plans based on business rules and functional specification documents
• Created Test Cases for different phases of testing such as System, Functional, Integration and Regression.
• Execution of System, Functional, Integration and Regression test cases was done manually as well as using automated tool.
• Integrated QTP automation scripts into Quality Center.
• Performed data integrity testing by extensive use of SQL queries for backend testing using Squirrel.
• Used Quality Center as defect tracking system for creating tracking maintaining retesting and reporting test summaries.
• Interacted with Developers, Business Analysts and Production support people during testing of the application.
• Attended the regular call and discuss the weekly status with the team.
• Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with the client and acted as a point of contact for any questions/needs they may have had in regard to testing or setup within our environment.

Environment: Java, WebSphere, Manual Testing, QTP, Quality Center, MS Excel, MS Word, DB2, Squirrel and Windows XP.

Confidential, Mason, OH

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Quality Assurance Analysis of Insurance Information.
• Created and executed Manual Smoke tests and reported them to the Test Manager.
• Performed database testing using queries from SQL PLUS.
• Created and maintained Requirement Traceability matrix.
• Used Win Runner test tool for automated testing and for generating test scripts.
• Test director was used for tracking the defects.
• Verified and analyzed errors and recommended modifications to the Developer.
• Carried out extensive testing with the Win runner testing tool with different test cases, which reflects the various real time business situations.
• Test results analyzed and suitable corrective actions were suggested.
• Analyzed the test results generated by Win runner.
• Performed Manual Testing (UAT) of Insurance Information System.
• Identified and communicated bugs and systems enhancements to the development teams.

Environment: WinRunner, Manual Testing, Oracle, TOAD, MS Office tools, Java, J2EE