EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Over 7 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance using Manual and Automation Test Procedures and Methodologies in multiple environments.
• Expertise in Software Development Life Cycle processes Waterfall, Agile, SCRUM, Iterative and Test Driven Development.
• Experienced in E - commerce, Retail, Insurance, Finance, applications.
• Expert in testing in Web, Mainframe, Client-Server and SOA applications.
• Extensive hands-on implementation of test automation frameworks including Keyword Driven, Modular, Data Driven and Hybrid procedures.
• Experienced in creation and execution of Test plans, Test Scenarios, Test Procedures, Test Cases and Test Scripts, Test Templates and Automation Scripts.
• Expertise in reviewing Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, Use Cases and other technical or requirement documents to identify test scenarios.
• Extensive hands on experience in GUI, Functional, System, Integration, Regression, Load and Usability Testing, Database, Exploratory, Smoke, UAT and other types.
• Expertise in Test Automation of various applications using automation tools like Quick Test Pro (Unified functional testing) and Selenium.
• Extensive experience in creating, tracking and retesting defects using Bug tracking tools such as ALM / Quality Center, JIRA, Red mine and Webstar.
• Expertise in testing Web services/SOAP/REST Services using SOAP testing tools like SOAP UI Pro.
• Expertise in backend testing of RDBMS systems like Oracle and DB2 using SQL Editor, TOAD and DB2 Command Editor.
• Expertise in identifying and reporting the bugs/defects using the defect reporting standards and following the defect workflows implemented at the client.
• Experience in writing and executing the SQL commands for backend/database testing.
• Experience in UNIX Commands and executing Shell Scripts.
• Expertise in creating and distributing status reports on testing activities and progress.
• Expertise on working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Visio.
• Proven ability to complete testing to deliver high-quality, complex projects on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Ability to support multiple projects under Tight Deadlines with competing priorities.
• Flexible and versatile to adapt to any new environment and quick learner.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Tools: Quality Center, Quick Test Pro(UFT/QTP), Selenium, SQL Developer, Bugzilla, TOAD,Load Runner, JIRA, SOAP UI Pro, Firebug

Operating Systems: MS DOS, WINDOWS 95/98/2000/XP, UNIX

Databases: Oracle, MS Access, DB2, SQL Server 2000, Sybase, Mark Logic

Data Modelling: Star-Schema Modelling, Snowflake- Schema Modelling, Fact and Dimension Tables

Web Technology: HTML, XML, JSON, VB Script, JavaScript, Java, J2EE.

Languages: SQL, PL/SQL

Reporting: Crystal reports, WEBI.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Quality Analyst

Confidential, Dayton, OH

Responsibilities:

• Attended walkthrough meetings to review the requirements and scope.
• Functional Test Lead for Mend-King Project
• Involved in both Agile and Waterfall Methodologies.
• Involved in all phases of STLC.
• Analyzed technical requirements and prepared Test Strategy and Test Approach documents.
• Involved in the migration from QTP to Selenium for Automation.
• Performed tests on advanced search options like Booleans, phrases, syntax, facets etc.
• Translated functional specifications to write Manual Test Cases and developed Automated Test Scripts using UFT12.0/QTP and Selenium.
• Created and Implemented Automation Framework using Selenium.
• Automated scripts using Data Driven and Hybrid Frameworks.
• Tested SOLR Search Service which uses REST Framework with SOAP UI Pro.
• Worked on Function Libraries to increase reusability of scripts.
• Performed parallel execution of scripts on several machines using Selenium Grid/ Selenium 2.x.
• Created and modified scripts for the migration of Search functionality of the Web Application.
• Used Descriptive Programming, Object Repository and User functions in UFT 12.0/QTP.
• Performed Regression Tests using UFT 12.0/QTP and Selenium.
• Created test data for the automated scripts.
• Tested Restful services using SOAP UI Pro
• Performed Cross browser testing.
• Performed Backend testing to verify the logs using UNIX commands.
• Used TOAD for data integrity testing.
• Deployed code changes after bug fixes and modifications to the Web Application across the environments using Run Deck.
• Managed defects and resolutions using QC.
• Used JIRA Agile for the migration Project to create QA subtasks, Bugs and log estimates etc.
• Raised production defects in Red mine.

Environment: UFT 12.0, Selenium Web Driver, Selenium Grid, QC, JIRA, TOAD, SQL, Java, Oracle 10g, XML, JSON, XQUERYX, REST, Apache SOLR, Amazon Cloud, SOAP UI, Run deck, Jenkins, Maven, Eclipse, Redmine.

QA Tester

Confidential, Bentonville, AR

Responsibilities:

• Performed requirement analysis with business analysts and attended walkthrough to review the requirements and scope.
• Translated functional requirements spec/business rules in to manual test cases and developed automated test scripts.
• Carried out defect tracking and monitoring using QC 9.2 tool.
• Analyzed technical requirements and prepared test strategy and test approach documents.
• Prepared functional and UAT test scripts and engaged in review meetings with end users.
• Automated functionality of the application using QTP and VB scripting which reduced manual testing effort.
• Developed user defined functions to support the automated scripts.
• Performed sanity and GUI testing on supported browsers such as IE and Fire Fox.
• Executed functional test scripts and escalated issues and concerns regarding functional requirements with test management.
• Performed regression tests using QTP 10.0.
• Used check points, descriptive programming, object repository and user functions in QTP.
• Created database checkpoints in QTP for database testing.
• Created user defined functions and procedures in QTP using VBScript.
• Performed data driven test and dynamic data validation.
• Joined in user training meetings
• Engaged in test data creation by writing and executing SQL queries on TOAD 9.7.
• Developed test scripts using QTP and performed functional and integration testing.
• Managed defects and resolutions using QC.
• Wrote SQL scripts to back-end and data integrity testing.

Environment: QTP 10.0, QC, Java, C++, HTML, SQL, Oracle, MS Word, MS Excel, WebSphere Windows NT

QA Analyst

Confidential, Buffalo, NY

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed business requirements and prepared test plans based on user requirement document (URD) and prepared the test scenarios and test cases using Quality Center.
• Coordinated with the QA Manager, business analysts and developers on requirement issues.
• Wrote test cases to test the mappings and workflows and analyze the cache assigned.
• Created test cases and automated them for the purpose of regression and functional testing with check points using Quick Test Professional.
• Prepared automation framework using QTP for future releases.
• Created functions for reusable purpose.
• Performed tests on Source Analyzer user, defined query, lookups and target, and aggregator.
• Developed functional, navigational, and user acceptance (UAT) testing using WinRunner.
• Used GUI, Bitmap, and text checkpoints extensively.
• Inserted synchronization points wherever it was required using WinRunner.
• Generated automation test scripts, ran test scripts and analyzed results using QTP.
• Performed descriptive programming using QTP.
• Conducted data driven testing using WinRunner’s Data Driven Wizard for re-testing with multiple data through Excel sheets.
• Tuned queries in Sources. Tested the expressions for efficiency.
• Checked the reports with real time test data and for accuracy.
• Prepared automation standards document.
• Performed backend testing by running SQL queries.
• Wrote queries to check the data validity after the ETL/data warehousing process.
• Used Test Director to store and maintain the test repository and document generation.
• Used ClearQuest for defect tracking and reporting.
• Completed assigned tasks and deliverables on schedule consistently.
• Coordinated UAT with business users.
• Engaged in project, QA status, and release meetings.

Environment: Oracle, Solaris, Windows 98/2000, HTML, JavaScript, ASP.NET, IIS, Quick Test-Pro, Informatica, Test Director, MS Office

QA Analyst

Confidential, Stamford, CT

Responsibilities:

• Attended requirements and design meetings, review and analysis of requirements and design documentation for Earned Discount (ED) to retain client’s recurring business.
• Worked actively in creating requirements traceability matrices, and test plans.
• Developed test cases and test scripts for both manual and automated testing based on functional specifications and design documents.
• Improved the flexibility of the tests by parameterizing the entire test, inserted checkpoints, and used watch lists to monitor variables in the test script.
• Performed system, integration, functional, and regression testing of new/revised applications using Quick Test Professional.
• Provided back end testing for database auditing and data validation using SQL scripts.
• Used Mercury Quality Center to house all test documentation and report/track all defects.
• Provided clear concise feedback to development team on recurring errors both on an individual and team basis.
• Worked closely with users and program developers to ensure that the application development met the user expectations. Partially involved in performing user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Worked actively in enhancement meetings focused on making the product more effective in real time scenario.
• Played a major part in testing and timely delivery of the product.

Environment: Quick Test Professional, Quality Center, Windows XP/7, Java/J2EE, SQL, PL/SQL

QA Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed business requirements and design specifications to get better understanding of user needs.
• Prepared documents for test strategy, test plan, sign-off and other related QA.
• Engaged in issue reporting and resolution.
• Automated tests and converted the test scripts using WinRrunner for functional and regression testing.
• Performed Regression testing when new objects were added to the application.
• Performed data driven test using test data from flat files and Excel and analyzed the status.
• Used Rational ClearQuest for defect tracking/monitoring, defect reporting and defect consolidation.

Environment: Java, HTML, JavaScript, XML, Oracle, Rational ClearQuest, TSL