SUMMARY

• More than 7 years of experience as QA Analyst/ Tester in writing test plans, test procedures, test strategies and testing various business applications.
• Practical experience of Quality Assurance & Software Testing in testing throughout Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of web - based & client-server by various tools
• Proficient in writing Manual Test Cases using HP Quality Center (QC) and executing from Test Lab, and reporting bugs and/or Test Execution Reports to QA manager, project manager and other teams
• Strong Manual, Automation & UAT Testing skills in Dev environments - Agile, Scrum, Iterative & Waterfall
• Experience with testing on UNIX and Windows environments.
• Experienced in writing detailed Test Plans, Test Cases, tracking Defects, reporting Test Status to various levels of the project organization via HP Quality Center and MS SharePoint
• Proficient in revising and creating various Test Artifacts required at different levels of testing such as Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Scenarios, and Test Cases
• Good concept of ETL, Warehouse and BI applications integration
• Querying experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) against Oracle & DB2
• Extensive experience in functional testing, unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, black box testing, white box testing, GUI testing, back-end testing, browser compatibility testing, UAT on Windows and Unix environments.
• Familiarity with Procedural Language (PL-SQL) for Database Design & Data Warehouse
• Well acquainted with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
• Good Experience on Selenium IDE and creating Scripts in selenium --RC by using Java
• Able to understand customer specifications and identify, document Test Conditions and Test Scenario
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of SOA and extensively involved in testing of web services.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with technical systems such as different operating systems, databases, designs, platforms, and developing, maintaining, and executing Test Strategies and Test Plans.
• Supported concurrent projects off-hours and on weekends for Release in very intense Scrum methodology
• Created flow diagrams using MS VISIO and developed prototypes using Balsamiq and Axure tools.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and simultaneously balance priorities from multiple projects and/or release schedules in both standalone or team environment
• Self-motivated, energetic and highly ethical in all work related assignments thus able to immediately contribute to corporate goals and objects
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and work towards a deadline in a fast paced and aggressive development schedule

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project Methodologies: RUP, SDLC, Agile Methodology

Scripting Languages: Java Script, XML, ASP.NET

Testing Tools: HP ALM, Quick Test Pro 8.0, LoadRunner 7.8/8.0. Quality Center 9.0, Quality Center 10.0, SOAP UI, Selenium 2.4

Programming Languages: C++,SQL, PL/SQL, UML, HTML, VB, Script, RUBY 7.1.2

Operating Systems: MSDOS,Windows95,Windows XP,Windows98,Windows2000,WinNT, Windows XP, Unix and Sun Solaris

Databases: Oracle7.x/8i/9.0, SQL Server 2000/2005, MSAccess7.0/2000, Database III, DB2.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Sr. QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Involved in writing test scenario’s and test cases in ALM (Application Life Cycle Management) to support agile methodology and requirement changes.
• Ensured the appropriate parties review and sign-off on test cases prior to test execution
• Participated in the Defect Review Meetings to identify the priorities.
• Prepared BAS (Business Assurance Strategy) document for various release and major testing effort.
• Experience in estimation of test effort and coordinate test schedule with overall project schedule
• Involved in functional, Integration and Regression testing after release of each sprint.
• Performed test on the application in different scenarios after release of each sprint.
• Conducted data validation to validate data flow through the front end to backend and used SQL queries, to extract the data from database.
• Coordinated with the team for the successful test deliverables on time.
• Supported concurrent projects off-hours and on weekends for Release in very intense Scrum methodology
• Coordinated Integration testing effort with different teams to get the user data required for testing.
• Actively represented the QA Team in business, client and status meetings
• Worked closely with different teams and coordinated Regression testing effort
• Experience in estimation of test effort and coordinate test schedule with overall project schedule.
• Worked extensively on TSYS for conditioning and modifying user data.
• Worked on IRIS for test data requirements.
• Managed and Participated in User Acceptance Testing. Conducted presentations and provided support for Business users to get familiarized with the applications.
• Manage change requests and bugs resulting from the UAT process, ensuring completion and retesting.
• Conducted web based cyber security testing and checked for malware using Fire eyes.
• Conducted testing for Web Services and validated positive and negative scenario using SOAP UI
• Executed automation test scripts created in QTP for regression testing.
• Conducted multiple Knowledge Transfer for new team members on the entire testing and reporting process.
• Experience in Agile Development Environment using ATDD approach.
• Experience in Designing and executing the automation scriptsusing Ruby.

Environment: Manual testing, QTP, VISIO, Agile (Scrum ATDD), IRIS, HP ALM, Fire eyes, Oracle10g,SQL, Java, Java Script, UNIX, TSYS, SOAP UI, IDM, XML, HTML, Gherkin, RUBY.

Confidential, Horsham, PA

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developed & executed project and piecework Test Plans, wrote Manual and Automated Test Scripts and Cases and ensured sufficient test coverage to mitigate risk to IT and to the firm
• Created Dataflow diagrams using VISIO and created prototypes using Balsamiq.
• Generated Test Analysis Reports using Mercury Quality Center and shared with leadership on weekly basis.
• Documented all phases of the QA standards & testing processes for future references on MS SharePoint
• Involved in troubleshooting various issues in development, testing and production environments.
• Participated in walk through and inspections to ensure business rules, deliverables, and processes are addressed.
• Executed the tests manually to verify the application functionality
• Actively participated in the client calls to make to sure that we have provided appropriate updated information about the status and also make sure that missed functionalities are clarified by the business team and Coordinator.
• Responsible for co-coordinating all the Testing Activities.
• Provided testing supports during weekend and nights for enhancement with Off-shore team
• Prepared well written Manual Test Cases & Test Scripts from Project Technical Artifacts like Migration Plans, Work-Flow Diagrams, Requirements Traceability Matrix, Use Cases, Infrastructure Diagrams
• Provided Test Execution Status and exported metrics and reports from HP Quality Center (QC) to management and project team members in Status & Daily Recap Meetings
• Responsible for creating the test data and test status report
• Defects are tracked using Quality Center tracking tool
• Used Selenium IDE for Open source web testing.
• Designed and developed UNIX shell scripts as part of the ETL process to automate the process of loading, pulling the data for testing ETL loads.
• Written Test Cases for ETL to compare Source and Target database systems
• Verified the data and updates as per the business rules.
• Involved in Back end Testing and validated complex scenarios by executing queries in backend.
• Extracted data from database by writing SQL queries.
• Carried out Manual Testing with UNIX Shell scripts,
• Used UNIX for general data conversion strategies.
• Acted as the POC for verification of bug fixes and problem resolution prior to closing open items
• Executed test iterations, tracking/reporting results, troubleshooting and coordinating defect resolution
• Executed tests in functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
• Participated in weekly assessment meetings with Business Analyst and developers.
• Worked closely with the development team in getting fixes for the defects that have been in open status.

Environment: Manual testing, QTP,VISIO, Agile(Scrum), Quality Center9.0, Cyber Life, Oracle10g,SQL, Java, Java Script, UNIX, MS Access, Main Frames, IDM, Windows XP

Confidential, NJ

Software Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created Test cases and constructed comprehensive Regression Suites from the analysis of complex business requirements using the Requirements & Test Pan module in HP Quality Center (QC)
• Performed complex initial business such as functional testing, regression testing, and test data conditioning for numerous applications including JAVA and Web-based applications
• Participated in formal Requirements Walkthrough Reviews throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of Personal & Family Health Record Managements modules for Test Artifacts creation
• Worked with brilliant technology leaders to develop Test Plans, Traceability Matrixes, Test Cases and Test Scripts from Requirements, Use Cases, Design Documents (DD) and other project documentations
• Developed reusable Actions with Automation Engineers for Test Scripts using HP Quick Test Professional
• Created and manually executed detailed Functional and Regression Test Cases using documented Functional and Technical Requirements based on Sprints in Scrum
• Developed and maintained a thorough understanding of product functionality of various editions of Personal Health Record in order to evaluate and ensure product operations during Test Cycles within Sprints
• Determined conditions under which tests were executed based on Severity vs. Priority within HP QC
• Created Backend Test Case & identified data requirements in HP Quality Center (QC) for Backend Testing against Oracle for Minerva PHR (Personal Health Records) modules
• Performed Quality Center Administration & Customization tasks for existing and new projects by adding new users to Quality Center Projects, assigning Users to projects, etc
• Analyzed modules and designed test scenarios and test scripts in UNIX environment
• As part of QC Customization tasks, changed existing users groups and/or projects, deleted users, added user defined fields, added user defined list items, added user defined groups & users to those groups
• Experienced with analyzing and decomposing requirements and creating testing strategy/plan as well as testing estimates and work plan for Confidential Viewer - Confidential Flash Drive project
• Identified and resolved issues arose during UAT Testing through HP QC to software developers
• Ensured proper version control and configuration management of all test objects developed

Environment: Quality Center9.0,, QTP, MS VISIO, Oracle10g, SQL, Java, Java Script, UNIX, MS Access, Main Frames and IDM

Confidential, PA

QA Test Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Created and executed Manual Test Cases and Test Scripts in testing features and functionalities on Web-based application
• Logged and tracked defects from HP Quality Center (QC) and performed Regression Testing on fixes
• Identified, analyzed, and documented problems with program functions, outputs, online screens, and all other contents on HP Quality Center (QC)
• Performed application data validation for various POS modules by writing and executing SQL queries
• Performed Positive and Negative Testing on Wellness Rewards, Wellness+ Programs, +UP Rewards, Load2Card & Pharmacy modules and updated Test Execution Reports with results.
• Participated in Peer Reviews when analyzing Test Strategy and Test Plansfor all testing artifacts
• Coordinated multiple projects in order to meet test deadlines and expectations from PM
• Assisted development teams on the analysis of defects and track them to successful resolution using test & defect management tool Quality Center (QC)
• Manually executed Test Cases from Test Lab module of HP Quality Center (QC) for Test Cycles
• Developed detailed Test Cases using HP Quality Center based on Functional Design Specifications and Technical Requirements Documents and other supporting documents
• Participated in the requirements gathering processwith team members in the Initial Phase of SDLC for L2C - Load2Card and MyPharmacy portals
• Worked with onshore and offshore developers and Business Analyst throughout Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Bug Life Cycle (BLC)
• Provided on-call support during software releases & for retesting issues with on-shore and off-shore teams
• Executed Test Cases and Test Scripts after reviewing the Business Requirements and Technical Specifications to define the high priorities

Environment: Net, JavaScript, VisualBasic6.5, HTML, DHTML, XML, XSL, Servlets, Oracle8i, SQLServer, JavaScript, QTP

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Conducted walkthrough of the Test Plan with Development and Design teams
• Formulate Test Plan that contains test scenarios for testing the functionality, navigation, stress, security, recovery of the application.
• Involved in parallel testing with Mainframe application.
• Experience using White Box Testing and Black Box Testing.
• Did Web Testing using IE6.5/5/4,Netscape and Hot Java browsers.
• Involved in the development of Test cases and Test scripts to automate the Testing process.
• Involved in Test methodology and test life cycle (Initiate the project, Design the system, Define the system, Build the system, Test the system, Deploy the system and support the system).
• Integration Testing was done for the entire System after unit testing by executing the complete flow of the application system.
• Supported all the UNIX requests for various applications.
• Verifying the images to make sure that they are loading properly. Executed Error Handling and Exception cases.
• Strong Experience on experiences SQL Queries like testing SQL and developing SQL Queries.
• Written UNIX Shell scripts and reviewing UNIX logs for debugging issues
• Co-ordinated the testing of Windows NT, UNIX and all other application software
• Analyzed the Marketing requirements, developed test plans and created test cases.
• Created test plans and test cases based on specified requirements. Participated in Walkthroughs and Review meetings with Business Analysts and onsite coordinators
• Designed test case based on the requirements gathered during the Analysis phase of the SDLC.
• Involved in GUI testing of the application and reporting the bugs.
• Involved in Module level testing and Integration testing and make sure that all the combined modules are working as expected without any issues

Environment: WinRrunner7.5, LoadRunner7.5, TestDirector7.0, Java, EJB, JSP, ASP, VB Script, C, C++, Web logic Application Server/6.0, Web Sphere 4.0 on OS/390 and Lotus Notes, Windows 2000/NT, SunSolaris2.7, UNIX, Linux.

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Created test cases and test scripts for the functional testing and regression testing.
• Participated in walkthroughs and inspections to ensure business rules, deliverables, and processes are addressed.
• Executed Sanity test for MIS application
• Manual tested IP Based Services
• Resolved issues involved with different interfaces
• Maintained and executed test cases and test scripts in Test Director.
• Executed tests in functional, integration, system, regression, back-end and user acceptance testing.
• Participated in weekly assessment meetings with business analysts and developers.
• Involved in deployment of programs using web logic server
• Executed SQL queries to verify and validated the backend updates.
• Executed batch jobs in UNIX Environment and verified the job logs

Environment: Manual testing, Win Runner, Test Director, Java, J2EE, Java Script, SMTP, C,C++,TCP/IP, Web logic Unix, Shell Script, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle, MS Excel, Windows NT.