PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Having Eight years of IT experience in Quality Assurance and software testing of various commercial applications developed in web and client server environments using both Manual and Automated Testing tool.
• Extensive knowledge of all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Expertise in Reviewing of Business Requirement Specification (BRS), Use case documents and System Requirement Specifications (SRS) to write Test Scenario’s and Test Cases.
• Efficient in analyzing System Requirements, Use cases and other documents to gain overall understanding of the new applications to determine the appropriate level of testing.
• Actively participated in all the stages of the Product Life Cycle and was extensively involved in all dimensions of Functionality, Ad - Hoc, Usability, Reliability and Performance testing.
• Extensive knowledge in testing web based e-commerce application.
• Expertise in Performing Browser compatibility testing (I.E, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and safari), Smoke, Unit, Integration, GUI, Functional, system, Regression, Re-testing, UAT, End to End and Cross platform testing (Windows & Mac) Browser,OS.
• Expertise in writing and executing of test cases, developing and maintaining test scripts as per requirement using VB Script in Quick Test Professional (QTP).
• Expertise in Android OS Application Testing (by SDK), and iOS.
• Experience in testing the application on different Mobile Handset.
• Expertise of testing the application developed using various mobile technologies including J2ME, Blackberry, Andriod, Symbian, .Net Technology etc
• Good understanding of working on the applications developed for touch screen phones.
• Having extensive knowledge in mobile technologies like GSM, GPRS, WAP.
• Expertise in Black Box testing Techniques (BBT) like BVA, ECP, Decision Tables and Use case Testing.
• Very good exposure of testing applications on wide range of Mobile handset of different vendors which includes Nokia, Samsung, Google G1, Sony Ericson, Motorola, Windows Mobile, HTC, LG, I phone and many more.
• Expertise in Bug tracking and reporting using test management tools like HP Quality Center, TFS and CARS
• Having good experience with Handheld devices like Confidential and Motorola.
• Extensive testing experience of application developed in java, .Net 3.5, C#, visual Basic, UNIX, IBM Mainframe (AS/400).
• Having Good understanding of water fall, Exploratory and Agile Scrum Methods.
• Experience in writing and executing SQL queries to perform Back End Testing of databases to check the Integrity of data using DDL, DML and Joins.
• Expertise in testing Mobile, Banking, Retail and Financial domains.
• Certified in ISTQB/CFTL Tester Foundation Level.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Automation tools: QTP (9.2v, 10v, 11v), QC 10.0, HP ALM, Soap UI (3.0.1)

Defect/Bug tracking tools: QC (10.0), Bugzilla, Clear Quest, WorkFlow, TFS, Basecamph, CARS, Zen desk

Languages: C, C++, Java/J2EE, .Net 3.5, C#, VB, HTML, XML and SQL

Scripting Languages: VB Script, Shell and Perl

RDBMS: Oracle9i/10g, MY SQL and SQL Server 2005/2008R2

Operating Systems: Linux/Unix,IBM AS400,MS Windows XPWeb/Application Servers: IBM AS/400/I series, ApacheTomcat4/5, IIS, WebLogic8.1 and Web Sphere 5.0

Web Technologies: HTML, DHTML, JSP, XML, VB Script.

Configuration Management: Visual Source Safe, Rational Clear Case

Capturing Tool: Capture Professional V6

Networking: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, Internet, Intranet

Browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Chrome, Safari, Opera

Other Tools: Ms Excel, MS Office 2000, SharePoint 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, South Carolina

Sr Functional Tester

Responsibilities:-

• Reviewed the Business Requirement documents with the business and development team to understand the architecture and functionality of the application.
• Creation of test data, test conditions and test cases from Use Case, Identification of test cases to be automated for regression testing.
• Strong functional testing experience, including functional integrated component testing, functional system testing (including some security testing and data validation), consolidated integrated end to end functional testing, regression testing, UAT support, and progressive test automation.
• Performed and maintain strong cross-group, collaborative relationships with other teams such as Data Conversion, Architecture, Development, and Client.
• Possess strong test planning, test case/script development and execution, test tracking, and test status reporting capability.
• Created several common VBScript functions.
• Thorough understanding of testing practices, methodologies and processes.
• Experience with testing tools such as Quality Center (QC) and Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) for test planning, test execution and results status tracking, and defect management.
• Experience testing systems built on .Net framework utilizing SQL Server.
• Participated in product spec reviews, design reviews, defect triage calls, and other project meetings as required.
• Analyzed testing requirements as the basis for developing testing scenarios for the test level to be executed.
• Designs testing scenarios and test cases that will demonstrate conformance to all functional requirements relative to the test level as defined in business specifications.
• Work closely with Developers in troubleshooting the issues.

Environment: Mainframe Env,HPQC(10.0v),Functional Testing, Microsoft Excel/word, Snipping Tool, DB2,, Java, VB.NET 3.5,Sharepoint 2010,Oracle,Toad,HTML,Share Point 2007, Windows xP.

Confidential, Richardson,TX

Sr.QAAnalyst(Offshore-Onsite)Coordinator

Responsibilities:-

• Analyzed the Aetna specific Test Scenarios for Data Request and Event2 testing efforts.
• Reviewed Enterprise Application Training (Analysis of a Claim) and get clarifications from Lead, BA and with the team.
• Reviewed the Business Requirement Specification (BRS) and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS) with the business and development team to understand the architecture and functionality of the application.
• Perform data setups likeBenefitPrice Plan (BPP), Plan and Client/Pharmacy Pricing Setups required to process theclaimsin Testenvironment to meet Aetna expectations.
• Processed Paid, Reversed & Reprocessed claims for different types of Claims like COB Primary & Secondary, Medical Integrated and HMO Medically Payable,Batch Claims, Z Claims, Diagnosisetc on Mainframe AS400
• Strong testing Quality Assurance experience within Agilesoftware development lifecycle (iterative and incremental model)
• Attend requirements review sessions. Meet with Business Analysts, Developers, and Application Architects to gain understanding of any clarification of requirements and technical questions as needed.
• Create detailed Test Plan and Test Cases, Review TPTC with project team members.
• Run the daily extract process for the current date, generate CET file and Validated.
• Validate therequiredpositions in CET file to make sure the client requirements are met andSend the CET file to Aetna via NDM process.
• Activelyinvolvedinback-endtesting through SQL Queries.
• Co-ordinatewith Offshore team on daily basis to ensure tasks is delivered in aneffectiveand timely manner.
• Participate in meetings with Client and provide required feedback.
• Perform testmanagement using HP Quality Center. Logged defects in QC for each failed test case and assign to the development team. Retest defects when the defects are fixed and a new build provided to QA to retest and conduct some regression testing.
• Work closely with Developers in troubleshooting the issues.

Environment: Manual Testing, IBM Mainframe AS400, Windows XP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, HP Quality Center 10v, SQL,SharePoint site.

Confidential, Schaumburg, Illinois

Messaging, Sr QA Engineer

Responsibilities:-

• Reviewed the Business Requirement documents with the business and development team to understand the architecture and functionality of the application.
• Tested web based E-commerce application developed in agile development process.
• Proficient in software development life cycle including Test strategy preparation, Test plan development, Test cases creation, Test execution and Defect/Bug Tracking.
• Conducted peer reviews for the test plan and Participated in walkthroughs, Inspections and requirement review meeting.
• Responsible for assisting senior engineers in developing test estimation, scope and test plan for UAT.
• Worked on doing Browser Compatibility Testing (I.E, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and safari), UAT, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Retesting, End to End testing, system testing and Cross platform testing(Windows & Mac) Browser,OS during different phases of testing process.
• Responsible for driving E2E Test scenarios efforts and in identifying test data for UAT.
• Creating Test Cases, Test Scripts as per the design documents (both Functional and Technical Designs).
• Involved in in-depth analysis on requirements and identifying business gaps.
• Coordinating with the development team to fix the issues which was reported in the Integration testing.
• Involved in ensuring the Workflow and Counterparty Workflow functionalities are implemented as per the requirements.
• Involved in validating the functionalities in the different mail folders and Functional Study of application.
• Involved in preparation of Test Cases from Use Cases.
• Involved in testing on handheld devices Nokia, Samsung, Sony Confidential and Motorola 3190 & 3190Z.
• Involved in Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing.
• Preparation of defect report and test summary report
• Bug reporting directly to the client as this is majorly a testing project
• Coordination with the project manager
• Participated and Initiated Team meetings on a regular basis and involved in active discussion in order to improve the testing quality by better strategies and testing approach.

Environment: J2ME,Java,Devices(Nokia,Motorola,Sony Confidential, Samsung, LG), Manual Testing, HPQC (10.0), Manual Testing, Windows xp,JSON,.Net3.5, ASP, C#, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.

Confidential, Plano, TX

Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:-

• Reviewed the Business Requirement Specification (BRS) and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS) with the business and development team to understand the architecture and functionality of the application
• Developed test plans, test cases based on functional specifications and design documents.
• Good understanding of agile software development lifecycle (iterative and incremental).
• Worked on doing Browser Compatibility Testing (I.E, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and safari), UAT, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Retesting, End to End testing, system testing and Cross platform testing(Windows & Mac) Browser, OS.
• Maintained requirements and created Traceability between Requirements and Test Cases.
• Test case creation based on product notes description.
• Execution of the test case as well as free testing and reporting of the bugs.
• Validation of the audio recognition & delivery.
• Involved in testing on handheld devices Nokia, Samsung, Sony Confidential and Motorola 3190 & 3190Z.
• Functionality, Usability, Downloaded content validation.
• Validation of the offline pages stored.
• Involved in the front end testing like functional, Usability and GUI testing.
• Developed test plan, test cases and test scripts.
• Participated in Daily/weekly meetings for status updates and changes on the project.
• Managed Defect Tracking process, which included prioritizing bugs, assigning bugs and verifying bug-fixes using Quality Center.
• Performed Regression testing for defect resolutions and application enhancements.

Environment: Manual Testing, Quality Center 9.2, MS Share Point, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle 9i, TOAD, HTML, Windows XP, Excel/word. Project name: Messaging

Confidential, Little Rock, AR

IMA, Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:-

• Reviewed the Business Requirement Specification (BRS) and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS) with the business and development team to understand the architecture and functionality of the application
• Developed test plans, test cases based on functional specifications and design documents.
• Worked as a Member of the QA team, responsible for system testing before deployment.
• Worked on doing Browser Compatibility Testing (I.E, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and safari), UAT, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Retesting, End to End testing, system testing and Cross platform testing(Windows & Mac) Browser, OS.
• Handle the tasks of helping the organization staff in planning data sets for UAT.
• Responsible for driving E2E Test scenarios efforts and in identifying test data for UAT.
• Conducted peer reviews for the test plan and Participated in walkthroughs.
• Maintained requirements and created Traceability between Requirements and Test Cases.
• Developed Test Case Scenarios for System Testing and Regression Testing
• Worked on pos by different Tenders (Cash, Credit, Debit, Gift cards, Coupons)
• Checking discounts, Returns (with and without receipt)
• Tracking visits and purchase histories like sales (items, quantities and prices)
• Verifiedregister transactions against the Electronic Journal for accuracy.
• Checking the Process of all credit and debit card transactions through the retail POS system (Bartortouch)
• Verified RFID Tag’s, EPC Tag’s using MS3580 Barcode Handheld device.
• Updating the prices and checking the prices are charged as per business.
• Extensive use of SQL and PL/SQL for Data retrieval from DB2 and Back End Testing
• Developed Test Case Scenarios for System Testing and Regression Testing
• Extensively used Quality Center for requirement management, planning, execution, defects tracking and reporting. Executed the test cases using QC and analyzed the results.
• Worked closely with Developers and Users to identify the issues and resolve them.

Environment: Manual Testing, HP Quality Center, SQL Server 2005,T-SQL,MS Visual Studio.Net 2005, C#,.Net,JavaScript,Unix,pos(Bartartouch),MS3580QuantumBarcodeHandhelddevice,scanner,pos x touch screen, x receipt printer,m95 pin card reader, Customer display.

Confidential

QA Test Engineer

Responsibilities:-

• Reviewed the Business Requirement Specification (BRS) and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS) with the business and development team to understand the architecture and functionality of the application
• Developed test plans, test cases based on functional specifications and design documents.
• Analyzed the client’s requirements by studying Functional Overview Documents using SDLC (Waterfall method).
• Good understanding of Agile software development lifecycle (iterative and incremental).
• Worked on doing Browser Compatibility Testing (I.E, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and safari), UAT, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Retesting, End to End testing, system testing and Cross platform testing(Windows & Mac) Browser, OS.
• Maintained requirements and created Traceability between Requirements and Test Cases
• Performed Manual and Automated testing using QTP.
• Creating Test Cases, Test Scripts as per the design documents (both Functional and Technical Designs) and coordinating QC with QTP as per the design documents.
• Performed functional, regression, system, integration and performance testing of the application using Quick Test Pro (QTP).
• Developed test scripts in QTP 8.2 using Expert view based on functional specifications and design documents.
• Performed System, Integration, Functional, and Regression testing of new/revised applications.
• Involved in meetings like peer reviews, walk through and Inspection with BA, PM, Customer representatives, Stakeholders, TL and with the Testing team.
• Extensively using SQL queries to verify the integrity of the database.
• Worked closely with users and program developers to ensure that the application development met the user expectations.
• Designed, scheduled and executed test plans within the predefined timeframe.
• Tracked, Detected and Reported bugs to Lead Tester using Rational Clear Quest.

Environment: QTP 8.2,Manual Testing, Rational Clear Quest,J2EE, JAVA, HTML, SQL Server, Web Logic 9.0, QTP 9.2, QC, Oracle 9i,PL/SQL, Reporting Services (SSRS), MS Visual Studio,.Net 2005/2008, C#, Java1.2, JavaScript,ASP.Net 2.0, JSP,Unix, TOAD.

Confidential, Wellesley, MA

Monster Technologies, SQATE

Responsibilities:-

• Responsible for analyzing business requirements and development specifications in order to create and execute test plans.
• Reviewed the Business Requirement Specification (BRS) and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS) with the business and development team to understand the architecture and functionality of the application.
• Worked on doing Browser Compatibility Testing (I.E, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and safari), UAT, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Retesting, End to End testing, system testing and Cross platform testing(Windows & Mac) Browser, OS.
• Creating Test Cases, Test Scripts as per the design documents (both Functional and Technical Designs) and coordinating QC with QTP as per the design documents.
• Developed automation scripts using Quick Test Pro.
• Performed functional, regression, system, integration and performance testing of the application using Quick Test Pro (QTP).
• Analyzed the client’s requirements by studying Functional Overview Documents using SDLC (Waterfall method).
• Worked closely with Developers, Business Analysts and User Representatives and participate in the product design process including specification and other document reviewing.
• Extensively worked on SQL (DML, Jions) and performed Backend testing.
• Developed automated test scripts using Quick Test Pro
• Created various check points like standard check points, image check points, table check points, Bit map check points in Quick Test Pro
• Monitoring software and Hardware behavior during test run using Load Runner Analysis, graphs and online monitors.
• Effectively used Clear Quest for defect reporting and tracking.
• Submit defects directly from the Test Manager log, Modify and track defects and change requests.
• Performed Backend testing by executing SQL queries.

Environment: QTP 8.2, Manual Testing, Windows NT/2000, TFS, SQL Server, HTML, Oracl9i, PL/SQL, MS Visual Studio,MicrosoftExcel/Word,C#,.Net,Java1.2, JavaScript, ASP.Net 2.0, JSP, VB.Net,TOAD.

Confidential

Service Module and Admin module.

Responsibilities:-

• Analyzed the client’s requirements by studying Functional Overview Documents using SDLC (Waterfall method).
• Understand functional specifications and provide feedback on documentation and performed Validation and verification for application testing.
• Developed the Scenario’s manually based on the Requirement Specification.
• Worked on doing Browser Compatibility Testing (I.E, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and safari), UAT, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Retesting, End to End testing, system testing and Cross platform testing(Windows & Mac) Browser, OS.
• Test case peer review and Inspections with Business Analyst, Project Manager, Team Manager, Team Lead and Team Members.
• Extensively used Quality Center for requirement management, planning, execution, defects tracking and reporting.
• Participated in several meetings related to process and quality improvements.
• Involved in database testing using DML concepts and Join concepts.
• Responsible for generating weekly status reports. Participated in Bug-Review Meetings.
• Documented defects and worked with Software developers to resolve the defects.

Environment: Manual testing, I.E 6.0, TD, C#, Java, XML, SQL, Oracle, Toad, Java Script, UNIX, Apache Tomcat, Windows XP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word,.Net, Java1.2, ASP.Net 2.0, JSP.