SUMMARY

• Over 6 years of diversified professional experience in client - server and web-based business applications, Software Analysis, Design and Development spanning all teh phases of Software Development Life Cycle. Comprehensive noledge complemented with substantial experience to analyze automated as well as manual procedures for teh verification, validation and implementation of accurate testing strategies for teh successful deployment of real-time solutions.
• Mobile, Financial and Retail Industry experience, Involved in all teh phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
• Expertise in working with various mobile devices such as Android, Blackberry, IPhone, tablets to perform browser compatibility and configuration testing.
• Experience testing mobile applications on iOS, Android and BBOS.
• Good skills in using HP testing tools such as Quality Center besides Quest and QTP.
• Significant Automation testing noledge and have hands on experience with Quick Test Professional (QTP).
• Experience with Mobile application testing - iPhone, Android, Blackberry and feature phones using Simulator "Device anywhere" “Perfecto”.
• Good understanding on Inventory, Point of Sales (POS), Change Management and Order Management System (OMS), Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Coordinated with both On-site and Off-Shore Testing teams for developing and executing Test Cases and Test Scripts.
• Extensively involved in various phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with experience in managing testing lifecycle process using Waterfall, V-Model and Agile
• Participated in daily (SCRUM) and weekly team meetings and discussed Enhancement and Modification requests
• Expertise in Manual Testing of applications developed for Windows and UNIX Environments
• Experience in testing Client/Server (2-Tier), Public Sector, Multi-Tier, Web Based applications, for applications and Commercial Stand-Alone applications.
• UNIX Shell scripting running on Putty for error log validation purpose.
• Experience working with UNIX,SQL scripting, managed version control software and defect tracking systems
• Supported off shore team for testing coordination for multiple tier application
• Extensive experience performing both Manual and Automated testing on Windows and UNIX platform.
• Involved in writing, developing and maintaining Test Cases, Test plans, Test Scripts and documenting all phases of teh QA process.
• Expertise in Problem solving and Bug Reports using Bug Tracking Tools (Quality Center)
• Hands on experience using testing tools such as Quality Center, Quick Test Pro, Load Runner, SOAP-UI and Selenium IDE.
• Expertise in QTP in running scripts for Functional and Regression Testing.
• Generated different checkpoints in QTP like standard, bitmap, XML, created table to verify expect and actual information result.
• Divided tests into multiple actions in QTP in order to design more modular and efficient tests.
• Reviewed Requirements in Requisite Pro and developed Test Cases and Test Scripts, executed tests and logged results in Rational Test Manager.
• Expertise in designing user defined functions using teh VB scripting in QTP.
• Experienced in building and maintaining an automated scripts using Selenium IDE
• Executed functional, regression, and load testing in Selenium IDE
• Performed Key word driven and Data driven testing using Selenium IDE.
• Performed UAT (User Acceptance Testing) manually.
• Involved in various types of testing including: Sanity Testing, Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Performance Testing, Integration Testing, Positive Testing, Negative Testing, Security Testing, Stress Testing, Load Testing and Regression Testing
• Maintained Test Matrix and Requirement Traceability Matrix and performed Gap analysis
• Performed an End to End web services testing and XML validation using SOAP-UI.
• Performed Back End Testing by executing SQL queries.
• Experienced in retrieving database information writing SQL Queries and transforming data to information as needed
• Robust analytical, problem solving, verbal and written communication, decision-making, leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently as well as in a team
• Self-starter, quick learner. Schedule driven - Results focused. Attention to detail. Strong desire for quality
• Good judgment skill to access high risk areas on which to focus testing efforts

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SDLC Methods: Agile Scrum, Waterfall, RUP

Operating Systems: DOS, Windows, UNIX, Linux, and Vista

Test Tools: HTP QTP/ UFD, Selenium, SOAP UI, Century Test Automation (CTA), Selenium IDE/ Web Driver, Century Shield, LoadRunner

Bug Reporting Tools: Jira, Quality Center, Rational Clear Quest, ALM

Scripting Languages: Mercury Test Script Language (TSL), VB Script, C#, SQL, Unix Shell Scripting, JavaScript

Web Technologies: HTML, XML, XHTML, WSDL, CSS

MS Office Tools: MS Office Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Visio, MS Project

GUI Tools: Agile Scrum, Waterfall, RUP

Databases: MS SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access, MySQL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, IL

Mobile QA tester

Responsibilities:

• Interacted with teh business analysis, product manager and developers in requirements analysis, review design documents, testing and documents which are developed in to Agile, scrum, and sprint environment.
• Actively participated Agile and scrum meetings, review and developed test scenarios.
• Experienced in testing SQL & Oracle systems coded in Java and JavaScript.
• Prepared Test Scenarios, Test Scripts and Test Cases based on Requirements, Detail Specification Document's and GAP documents.
• Used shell scripting for writing SQL queries on UNIX environment
• Used Various UNIX commands to create, manipulate and retrieve contents of teh files.
• Worked with multiple mobile applications simultaneously like iOS, Android etc.
• Worked with multiple tablets as well me.e. IPad, Android Tablets and performed all testing on native and we based apps.
• Tested apps functionality using Social media website (Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest).
• Tested and coordinated mobile applications in both Native and Web environments and validated teh mobile application functionality on physical smart phone hardware devices and virtual device emulators like: Device Anywhere and Simulators like: Android SDK, IPhone SDK etc.
• Tested Installation, Uninstallation, Functionality, Touchscreen sensitivity, Voice Call and Text, Battery and Memory usage on different devices For Go Big project
• Execution of teh UNIX commands in Putty for teh Batch processing of teh required flat files that were later formatted for teh data validations. This was to ensure that teh files were being processed correctly.
• Tested Cross-functionality scenarios with teh app, including voice call disruption, text message disruption, and emergency call testing etc.
• Scripted using Simulator tool for iOS and Android and save as Java, C#, VB Script and Python.
• Tested mobile applications across a variety of platforms, including Android, iOS, and Windows Phone/Windows 8.
• Started regression scripting automates pilot test cases via record and playback method for iOS and tested on multiple OS.
• Proficient in performing automation testing using Mercury tools like QTP, Load Runner, Test Director and HP Quality Center.
• De-install / Re-install Wireless app JAVA on Android, IPad, and SAMSUNG Tablets
• Find Crash logs for both iOS and Android devices and raised defects using JIRA tool.
• Perform Device Testing on Various Cellular and Tablet device for iOS.
• Performed functional testing of individual modules of teh Application on iPhone and Android. Used JIRA to perform test management activities.
• Used JIRA for reporting and tracking bug and generating reports.
• Work as a liaison and manage offsite team from testing prospective and assigned daily tasks to offshore team.
• Mainframe Software Testing Concepts, TSO ISPF, DB2 FileAid, XML, MQ Quality Center, MS Office Suite

Environment: Java/JavaScript, DB2, UNIX, SQL, J2EE, iPhone, iPad, iOS, Blackberry, Android, and Windows Phone/Windows 8, JIRA defect tracking tool.

Confidential, Boston, MA

Quality Assurance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Experienced IT professional with extensive background in system validation for Web based applications and products.
• Prepared Test Plan and Test Cases according teh business requirements.
• Prepared Unit Test Cases including Positive, Negative and Boundary value Analysis test cases.
• Involved with teams from other systems in setting up teh test environment and releases
• Involved in Regression and smoke testing for teh new build functionality testing.
• Tested teh Application in different Web Browsers and on Multiple Platforms-UNIX, Linux and Windows.
• Followed Agile Methodology to emphasize on real time communication over written documentation and to minimize risk by implementing software test effort in short time sprints or iterations.
• Performed Developed cases and scripts using Quick Test Pro for Functionality, Security and Regression Testing and User Acceptance testing.
• Defined teh Entry/Exit Criteria for teh project and ensure these criteria were met to halp test lead for test plan creation.
• Wrote complex Distinct SQL clauses in order to look for unique values.
• Worked on SQL tables such as creating and adding tables
• Used different wildcards in SQL to search data within a table.
• Reviewed and Analyzed Business Requirement Documents, Functional Specification with System Analysts and Developers and done testing effort estimation for test plan preparation purpose.
• UNIX Shell scripting running on Putty for error logs validation purpose.
• Supported off shore team for testing coordination for multiple tier application.
• Conducted Back-end and Regression testing for agile environment during teh various phases of teh application.
• Assisted teh business partner in preparing UAT plan/scripts and assured project manager has taken steps for alignment of Operational Quality Checklist
• Performed both functional/non-functional and black box testing.
• Developed test cases for teh front end which communicated with a C++ based middle tier for tracking of management financial day-to-day transaction
• Interacted with teh business analyst and developers in requirements analysis, review design documents, testing and documents, which are developed in to Agile, scrum, and sprint environment.
• Used Quality Center ALM Checker Diagnostic, a tool to test many of teh quality center server components.
• Work in Agile, scrum, and sprint environment in order to change teh requirements and features set.
• Used Quality Center ALM to run manual and automated tests, and report execution results. Conducted result analysis and interacted with developers to resolve bugs.

Environment: Quality Center ALM, Windows and web and multi-tier application, DMS, UNIX Putty, SQL Server, Agile (Scrum).

Confidential, Providence, RI

Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and analyzed teh Functional and design Specifications documents to create Test Cases
• Tested applications compatibility on different platforms (Windows, Linux, and Mac OS), browser versions (IE, Firefox, Safari and Chrome) and Mobile Devices (iOS, Android, Windows Phone).
• Conducted compatibility testing across various mobile devices.
• Customized batch script as per teh requirement.
• Conducted Usability testing, Memory Leakage testing, and Interrupt Testing for mobile application on various devices.
• Analyzed business and system requirements to prepare detailed test plans for different scenarios.
• Performed functionality testing of web application of B &N using Soap UI.
• Involved in planning and implementing both high-level and detailed system and integration test plans
• Wrote test cases and executed them manually in Quality Center.
• Tested teh Application in different Web Browsers and on Multiple Platforms-UNIX, Linux and Windows.
• Installed and Validated teh applications on Apple (IPhone) Android Family (Samsung, LG, HTC)
• Testing teh complex combination of multiple me OS commands.
• Performed Black box, User Interface (UI), Usability, and GUI testing in different environment.
• Used QC to maintain a log of all defects found during testing and communicated with teh development team.
• Perform Integration Testing to verify all modules within teh application interact correctly.
• Performed Regression Testing to verify any modification in a module adversely affects teh existing mobile application.
• Extensively used of SQL queries using Joins, operators to extract and validate data from database.
• Created Requirement with Project Manager Traceability matrixes to ensure all teh business requirements are covered.
• Used JIRA to log and communicate issue internally.
• Participated in daily SCRUM meetings to halp SCRUM master understand teh progress and halp with burn-down chart to keep track of project progress.
• Maintained all Test Reports weekly and bi-weekly and report to managers and higher authorities.

Environment: SOAP UI, Windows, Linux, Mac OS, UNIX, SQL, Agile/Scrum, JIRA, Oracle10, MS office Suite

Confidential, CO

Quality Assurance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed Business Requirement Document and Functional Requirement Documents (BRD/FRD) to prepare test plans with Project Manager
• Created Test cases and Test matrix for integration and system testing
• Coordinated transition of production support to central halp desk.
• Performed Functional, Stress, and Configuration Testing using QTP
• Enhanced Scripts by putting Check Points in order to compare actual values with expected values.
• Participate in CRM strategic planning with E-commerce Marketing Manager, Retail CRM Analyst, and third-party CRM solutions providers
• Track system logs and capture XML's to support DMS Sever notification issues with systems integrations.
• Create request /response XML and capture typical response data from API XML sent to Web Methods, Microsoft MQ Series and server logs and enter excel sheets for every order transaction and validate with Databases expected results.
• Conducted Data-Driven Testing using Parameterization in QTP
• Tested API's / Web Services (SOAP) for various functionalities and modules of teh application using SOAP UI and Web service studio
• Extensively used TOAD to execute queries for data handling in Back End Testing.
• Ensure product is designed to deliver all required functionality to teh clients.
• Used Rational Clear Quest (CQ) for defect management, Quality Center (QC) for test scripts and test execution
• Used checklists, issues lists, and Walk-through and inspection meetings. Scheduled and met test case execution deadlines
• Performed defect tracking using Rational Clear Quest
• Provided various reports and charts using Rational Clear Quest
• Managed teh components of teh testing environment using Rational Clear Quest Test Manager
• Performed Database integrity and Backend testing manually by executing SQL queries
• Used Various UNIX commands to create, manipulate and retrieve contents of teh files.
• Daily meeting with development team, client and management to review and discuss issues, showstopper and escalation if required.

Environment: QTP, Clear Quest, XML, SQL Server, XP/Vista, TOAD, SOUP UI