PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Around Fourteen years of experience in the Information Technology in Quality Assurance Testing of Mainframe and Web environments with Development background
• Well experienced in Software Development Life Cycle, Onshore offshore coordination, Team Leadership, Project management, Coordination, Requirement Gathering analysis of the projects
• Well experienced in Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Schedule, Metrics Reporting, Test Strategy, Test Planning, Traceability Matrix, Test Design, Test Execution,Test Deliveribles
• Very well experienced in Technical Testing,Block box Testing, Integration Testing, Functional testing, User - Acceptance Testing, Unit testing, White Box testing, End to End testing, Backend Testing, Manual Testing,SIT
• Experienced in working with the Mercury Quality center Tool,Test Director,Load Runner,Winrunner,Track+,Quick Test Pro(QTP), Application Life cycle management11 QC tool,TFS
• Expert in Manual QA testing, QA Batch Testing and Online QA Testing Using CICS, IMS
• Extensive knowledge in Databases which includes Oracle, DB2, SQL Server,IMS and MS Access and Very Strong in RDBMS Concepts, SQL, PL/SQL.
• Expertise in Test life cycle, Problem solving and Defect management using Bug Tracking Tools.
• Very well experienced in all the SDLC(waterfall, agile) phases in most projects, Estimation of project, Requirement gathering, Analysis, Project planning, Resource planning, Work allocation, etc with exceptional abilities in Development, Testing, Implementation,, Documentation, Production support, QA Batch Support.
• Well Experienced in Confidential mainframe and Web computer systems using COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, IMS DB, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, MVS, SQL, Java, .Net, Unix, Oracle, J2EE, XML, HTML, Data Stage(ETL),Oracle Financials
• Tools worked on includes DB2 Platinum Products, CA7, DB2-File Aid, IMS-File Aid, QMF, SPUFI, SYNCSORT, IDCAMS, FILE AID, Xpediter, Pan valet, Connect Direct, DB2 Connect, Change Man, Mercury Quality Center, PUPS, Move for DB2, BMC utilities, STE, DUG, FTP, Visio, Selenium, JCL Utilities.

SOFTWARE/LANGUAGES/PACKAGES:

ASP

COBOL

C++

CA7

Changeman

CICS

DB2

DB2 Connect

Data Stage

Developer 2000

Fault Analyzer

Fileaid

HTML

VSAM

Winrunner

IMS DB/DC

JAVA

JCL

Load Runner

Lotus Notes

MQ Series

Oracle

Oracle Financials

PL/SQL

QMF

BMC utilities

XML

HP Service Desk

TAS

SPUFI

Synchsort

Batch Spufi

SOA emulator

SQL Server

SAP ABAP

Notepad++

Test Director

Mercury Quality Center

TSO/ISPF

Track+

Toad

Visio

Visual Basic

OPERATING SYSTEMS:

MVS/ESA

S/390

WINDOWS-NT4.0

WINDOWS 95/98,2000

UNIX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Fairfax, VA

Software QA Test Lead Manager/Sr Software QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perfomed data validation from source data to Target data
• Developed Test Plan,Test Cases for SIM to OIM Migration
• Scheduling the TCM Reviews,Meetings,Peer Reviews in the Team
• Worked on Defets management tasks Defect status,Open defects, Close Defects, Reopen Defects
• Reviewing Design documents, Requirements, Test Specifications as per project needs
• Lead the ORACLE application Testing activities for IDM 11 G
• Worked on Test Architecture, Test Management for SIM to OIM migration
• Performed SQL Queries on SQL Developer to validate transactions in ORACLE database

Environment: DB Visualizer,SQL,Oracle,XML,SOAP UI,JAVA,SIM,OIM,LDAP Browser, Winscp.SQL Developer, MS excel, MS Word,MS Outlook

Confidential, Chantilly, VA

Software QA Test Lead/Sr Software QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Cognos calculation Test Execution in QC for New Toyota Project
• Perfomed data validation from source data to Target data for New Toyota project
• Reviewing and developing the Test Case design of new toyota Project
• Scheduling the TCM Reviews,Meetings,Peer Reviews in the Team
• Worked on Defets management tasks Defect status,Open defects, Close Defects, Reopen Defects
• Reviewing Design documents, Requirements, TCM as per project needs
• Performed Sales Force CRM implementation Testing for Dealer Applications
• Worked on testing of special claim servicing facility using Salesforce application
• Extensively worked on SFDC UI validation testing
• Developed and Reviewed the Test case designs for EDI Billing Invoice Recon project
• Lead the ORACLE application Testing activities for IDM 11 G upgrade
• Involved in Web Services Testing using SOAPUI
• Performed ETL testing for OIM applications
• Involved in testing of Web based application using Selenium
• Worked on ASN Rawfiles, Lawson Reports for SIT Cycles Testing on General Ledger
• Performed online CICS testing for mainframe applications
• Involved in the Testing activities for salesforce applications.
• Worked on Microsoft Team Foundation Server Test management tool
• Performed batch Testing using QTP for Reports testing
• Worked on Test Planning, Test Management in Quality Control
• Performed the testing of JAVA based OIM upgrade application
• Validated the Data on Mainframes using QMF and SPUFI for DB2 DB
• Managing the Team by assigning the tasks,getting status,Reviewing the TC,TCM’s,TP
• Performed QA Manager roles, Lead roles and Test Engineer roles as per need
• Execute the SQL queries using DB Visualizer for data validation
• Performed Black box, System Integration Testing, Regression testing,Backend Testing
• Worked on Confidential Web sphere for Testing Dealer application
• Worked on Mainframe screens for Product Setup Test Case design

Environment: Cognos Query Studio, DB Visualizer,HP ALM Qulaity Center, QMF, Spufi,Fileaid, SQL,TSO,ISPF, MS excel, MS Word,Salesforce, Lotus Notes,Oracle,TFS,XML,SOAP UI,QTP,DB2,Visual Studio, Confidential WebSphere,CICS, Selenium,JAVA

Confidential, Franklin Lakes, NJ

QA Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Involved in defining test objectives for the applications and performed Manual Testing.
• Worked on Claims process requests for phrmacy claims
• Heavily involved in claims processing testing using Mainframe tools, utilities
• Extensively worked on backend testing of Mainframe applications
• Worked on TSG Tool to process the Grids
• Involved in FTP process of mainframe files Thru TSG tool
• Process the claims testing thru submitting the jobs on CICS applications
• Worked on Agile methodology with Sprints,Scrums
• Validate the the data by fixing the abends in Mainframe claims process testing
• Worked on Test Planning, Test Strategy, Test management, Test Results
• Validated the Data on Mainframes using QMF and SPUFI
• Execute the SQL queries using SQL environment
• Worked on on Confidential Web sphere for Testing claims application
• Working knowledge of HIPAA standards and practices
• Coordinated Mainframe Claims projects for schedules, requirements gatherings, timelines
• Extensively worked on SQL for back end testing on DB2
• Worked on Share point queues for getting the requests and updating claims the requests
• Performed Black box, Integration,White box, Regression testing for claims applications

Environment: DB2,Cobol, QMF, JCL, Fileaid, SQL,TSO,ISPF, MS excel, MS Word,MS PowerPoint,Spufi, Confidential Utilities, Confidential Web Sphere, FTP, MS Office, VSAM, Share point,HP ALM Quality Center

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Sr QA Test Engineer(Mainframe+Web)/QA Test Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Involved in defining test objectives for the applications and performed Manual Testing.
• Developed Test Cases,Test Results, Test Strategy
• Involved in Test case Peer Reviews, Requirement reviews
• Extensively worked on backend testing of Mainframe,ETL applications
• Worked on Test Planning, Test Strategy, Test management, Test Results
• Validated the Data on Mainframes using QMF and SPUFI
• Execute the SQL queries using SQL environment
• Working knowledge of HIPAA standards and practices
• Working knowledge on 508 compliance testing
• Coordinated Mainframe projects for schedules, requirements gatherings, timelines
• Extensively worked on SQL for back end testing on DB2
• Worked on Requirements using DOORS tool
• Performed Black box, Integration,White box, Regression testing for MBDSS applications
• Worked on Agile methodology with Sprints,Scrums
• Scheduled meetings with Users, Business Analysts, Developers
• Managed the defect management using Share Center QC Tool
• Involved in design review meetings, Testcase peer review,Requirements reiew meetings, Team meetings
• Worked with test JCL on mainframes for Confidential application testing
• Performed Online, Batch QA Testings for Confidential and Manual Testing

Environment: DOORS tool,DB2,Cobol, QMF, JCL, Fileaid, SQL,TSO,ISPF, MS excel, MS Word,MS PowerPoint,Spufi, Confidential Utilities,BMC utilities, FTP, MS Office, Informatica, VSAM, Share point, SQL, Share Center

Confidential, McLean, VA

Sr QA Test Engineer/QA Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Development of Test Cases,Test Plan, Test Strategy and Traceability Matrix based on design requirements
• Performed requirement validation for Freddie EDR applications
• Extensively worked on backend testing of Freddie mainframe applications
• Worked on Test Planning, Test Strategy, Test management, Test Results
• Validated the Data on Mainframes using QMF and SPUFI
• Execute the SQL queries using Gupta SQL environment
• Worked on Agile methodology with Sprints,Scrums
• Coordinated Web and Mainframe projects for schedules, requirements gatherings, timelines
• Extensively worked on SQL for back end testing on DB2
• Worked on Requirements using Rational Requisite pro tool
• Performed Black box testing, Integration testing, UAT, White box testing, Regression testing for EDR
• Scheduled meetings with Users, Business Analysts, Developers
• Managed the defect management using Application Lifecycle management QC Tool
• Involved in design review meetings, Testcase peer review,Requirements reiew meetings, Team meetings
• Worked with test JCL on mainframes for EDR application testing
• Performed Online, Batch QA Testings for EDR and Manual Testing

Environment: ALM QC tool 11,DB2,IMS, Cobol, QMF, JCL, Fileaid, SQL,TSO,ISPF, MS excel, MS Word,MS PowerPoint,Spufi, Confidential Utilities,LotusNotes,BMC utilities, FTP, Unix, Sybase, MS Office, CICS, Visio, VSAM, Share point, Job Scheduler, Gupta SQL

Confidential, Sacramento, CA

Sr QA Test Engineer/Lead QA Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in defining test objectives for the applications and performed Manual Testing.
• Development of Test Cases,Test Plan, Test Strategy and Traceability Matrix based on design requirements
• Performed requirement validation for DMV applications
• Extensively worked on backend testing of DMV mainframe applications
• Worked on Test Planning, Test Strategy, Test management, Test Results
• Validated the Data on Mainframes using QMF and SPUFI
• Worked on Agile methodology with Sprints,Scrums
• Coordinated Web and Mainframe projects for schedules, requirements gatherings, timelines
• Extensively worked on SQL for back end testing on DB2
• Worked on Requirements using Rational Requisite pro tool
• Performed Black box testing, Integration testing, UAT, White box testing, Regression testing for DMV
• Scheduled meetings with Users, Business Analysts, Developers
• Managed the defect management using Application Lifecycle management QC Tool
• Involved in design review meetings, Testcase peer review,Requirements reiew meetings, Team meetings
• Worked with test JCL on mainframes for DMV application testing
• Performed Online, Batch QA Testings for DMV and Manual Testing

Environment: ALM Quality Control 11,DB2,AMIS, Cobol, QMF, JCL, Fileaid, SQL,TSO,ISPF, MS excel, MS Word,MS PowerPoint,Spufi, Confidential Utilities,LotusNotes,BMC utilities, FTP, Test case Runner, TSO Parallel, MS Office, CICS, Visio, VSAM, Rational Requisite Pro

Confidential, Washington, DC

Sr QA Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Involved in defining test objectives for the applications and performed Manual Testing.
• Development of Test Cases,Test Plan, Test Strategy and Traceability Matrix based on design requirements
• Performed testing of different Tax forms using mainframe and web applications
• Coordinated the java web based tax forms projects and mainframe based testing projects
• Worked on Test Planning, Resource planning, Test Strategy, Test management
• Validated the Data on Mainframes using QMF and SPUFI
• Involved in the projects of tax applications Java based Web and Mainframe
• Coordinated Web and Mainframe projects for schedules, requirements gatherings, timelines
• Extensively tested the electronic tax payer center web application for Filing the Tax returns
• Tested and Verified the tax calculations in the ITS TAS Web based mainframe application
• Worked on UNIX environment for tax application testing
• Executed and tested different crystal reports generated from mainframe jobs
• Extensively worked on SQL for back end testing on DB2
• Performed Black box testing, Integration testing, UAT, White box testing, Regression testing
• Scheduled meetings with Users, Business Analysts, Stakeholders
• Worked on black box testing for online filing of state tax forms
• Managed the defect management using Track+ tool
• Involved in design review meetings, Testcase peer review,Requirements reiew meetings, Team meetings
• Worked with test JCL on mainframes for tax calculations testing
• Created and modified test data using File-Aid.
• Schedule the user demos with business users for Real Property Tax testing, Tax forms Testing
• Documented the Test results, Baselines, Testcases in Track+ tool
• Extensively worked on Backend Testing of sales, use taxes on DB2
• Involved in preparing Test plans for Real property tax based on user requirement documents
• Performed Online, Batch QA Testings for tax forms and Manual Testing
• Worked with SQL and Table Joins to test the database integrity.

Environment: DB2, Cobol, QMF, JCL, Fileaid, SQL,TSO,ISPF, MS excel, MS Word,MS PowerPoint,Crystal reports, Spufi, Confidential Utilities, Track+, Toad, LotusNotes,BMC utilities, HP ALM Quality Control 11,TAS,FTP, Java,Oracle,Unix

Confidential, Bloomington, IL

QA Test Coordinator/Test Lead Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Test Planning, Resource planning, Test Strategy, Test management
• Involved in defining test objectives for the applications and performed both Manual and automated Testing.
• Lead the Development of Test Plan, Test Scripts and Traceability Matrix based on Use case requirements
• Lead the team of testers onsite and offshore
• Worked on Java based Tax Web applications testing on web browsers, email, password, login screens
• Validated the Data for Java based Front end Tax application using Fileaid
• Worked on disaster recovery testing
• Automated the installation of daily builds using QTP and implemented regular expression verification
• Created and modified test data using File-Aid.
• Worked on Agile methodology with Sprints,Scrums
• Lead the defect management
• Lead the QA batch support testing and resolving abends
• Scheduled the status meetings with in the team and higher management
• Reviewed and Analyzed the test cases on Mercury Quality Center
• Extensively worked on Backend Testing on DB2
• Coordinated the Scheduling of the Batch QA Jobs using CA7
• Coordinated the integration, Manual, regression, end to end testing, Load testing
• Involved in preparing Test plans based on user requirement documents
• Worked with SQL and Table Joins to test the database integrity.
• Coordinated different projects for schedules, requirements gatherings, timelines
• Worked on Cobol, DB2 for Testing needs.
• Performed white box testing using COBOL
• Created and modified JCL’s, Proc’s for testing needs
• Worked on Agile methodology and SCRUM
• Created Test database and Test data preparation for Testing needs

Environment: DB2, IMS,QTP, Cobol,QMF,JCL,Fileaid,SQL,Usecases,TSO,ISPF,Service Manager, WindowsNT, MS excel, MS Word, MS access, HP Quality Center,CA7

Confidential

Manager-IT

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team of twenty members team size
• Assign the tasks to team members, Team leads
• Conducting the performance review meetings
• Performed HR related tasks Leaves, duty roasters, Time reporting, Appreciations
• Schedule the meetings with team members and Leads about shift daily status
• Coordinated mainframe test data center operations
• Organized s, mentoring programs, knowledge transfers
• Monitored Online, Batch QA Testing and Manual Testing
• Schedule meetings with different MNC clients USA, Mexico
• Created and developed the project plans
• Attended peer review meetings, abend resolution meetings
• Coordinated different projects for schedules, timelines
• Managed teams like Networking, Mainframe, Unix

Environment: Cobol, Db2, JCL, MSOffice, CA7, Reporting tools, Unix, Networking, Infrastructure, MS Project

Confidential, East Lansing, MI

QA Test Lead/Lead Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developed test scenarios, test strategy for different conditions using the Test Plan and Business
• Worked with SAP team to send the files and data from Mainframe thru QA Batch Process
• Coordinate and execute Quality Assurance against Use case requirements and specifications
• Lead the team of test analysts by assigning the tasks and get the status
• Worked on Test Planning, Test design and Test Execution
• Developed Test Plan, Test Scripts and Traceability Matrix based on Use case requirements
• Inspecting and Reviewing the Quality Assurance Test cases
• Lead the defect management activities
• Automated the installation of daily builds using QTP
• Worked on Java front end web applications testing on web browsers, email, password, login screens
• Performed Back end testing on entering the data on Front end web applications
• Worked on front end screens data validation testing of conversion applications
• Performed SAP HR application black box testing
• Worked on data gathering for test efforts
• Performed SQL queries on SPUFI for back end testing on DB2 for conversions to verify the test data
• Developed and Executed Positive and Negative QA Test cases on Mercury quality center for conversions testing
• Responsible for 24/7 test batch support and resolved related problems
• Created JCL, PROCS, and Control Cards in Test environment
• Used File-Aid, Batch SPUFI, Online SPUFI and QMF for SQL Queries in DB2 database

Environment: MS Office, JAVA, J2EE, Cobol, IDMS, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Fileaid, SQL, QMF, SPUFI, CA7, XML, MVS, VSAM, QTP, Use Cases, SAP, Mercury Quality Center

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

QA Test Lead/ Sr QA Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Developed test scenarios, test strategy for different conditions using the Test Plan and Business
• Coordinate and execute Quality Assurance against Use case requirements and specifications
• Developed Test Plan, Test Scripts and Traceability Matrix based on Use case requirements
• Developing, Inspecting and Reviewing the Quality Assurance Test cases
• Coordinated online offshore test teams
• Performed SQL queries on SPUFI for back end testing on DB2 for SOF projects to verify the test data
• Worked on Test Planning, Test design and Test Execution
• Developed and Executed Positive and Negative QA Test cases on Mercury quality center for cycle testing
• Responsible for 24/7 test batch support and resolved related problems
• Created JCL, PROCS, and Control Cards in Test environment
• Automated the installation of daily builds using QTP
• Used File-Aid, Batch SPUFI, Online SPUFI and QMF for SQL Queries in DB2 database
• Scheduled the new Batch test jobs and on demand jobs using CA7
• Worked on Java front end web applications testing on web browsers, email, password, login screens
• Performed Back end testing on entering the data on Front end web applications
• Worked on front end screens data validation testing of conversion applications
• Extensively worked on SIT and UAT testing
• Modification and creation of JCL PROCS, VSAM file creation, file manipulation using FILE-AID, for Cycle Testing
• Load the reduced test data, test the applications and coordinate with DBA’s for Test data
• Performed different levels of testing, Functional, Unit, Integration, System, Regression and UAT testing
• Identified, analyzed and track the defects in Mercury Quality Center
• Lead the onshore offshore teams
• Worked on IMS, DB2 test databases using File-Aid IMS, DB2
• Performed CCW check process testing for Auto Bank project
• Providing management with test results status, identifying and resolving code issues (Defects, ABENDS) etc via opening tickets to the applications group
• Attend and participate in defect management process meetings. Report and track test results
• Coordinated the meetings with the development groups and database groups

Environment: Cobol, DB2, IMS, QTP,JCL, Mercury quality center, TSO, ISPF, Fileaid, SQL, QMF, SPUFI, DB2 Connect, Stored Procedures, Visio, CA7, Sharepoint, PUPS, Connect Direct, MVS, Java, Usecases, JES

Confidential, Colorado Springs, CO

Test Lead/Sr Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Created online Orders for Equipment Package using CICS
• Developed test scenarios, test strategy for different conditions using the Test Plan and Business Specifications
• Developed Test Plan, Test Cases and Test Scripts in Mercury Quality Center for testing the applications
• Involved in different levels of testings Integration testing, Functional testing, System testing and Regression testing, End to End testing,
• Performed GUI integration,System,regression and User acceptance testing
• Performed Positive and negative testing on the application
• Developed testcases for Back end testing DB2 error messages
• Worked on Java front end web applications testing on web browsers, email, password, login screens
• Performed Back end testing on entering the data on Front end web applications
• Worked on front end screens data validation testing of conversion applications
• Worked on SQL Server and table joins to test the database integrity
• Developed SQL queries using SQL server to verify the test data
• Identified,Analyzed and documented defects
• Lead the onshore offshore teams
• Logged the defects in Mercury quality center to track the issues
• Conducted team meetings to resolve the defects
• Coordinated with third party vendors to resolve the issues
• Performed testing of online CICS screens
• Used File-Aid, SPUFI, and QMF for SQL Queries in DB2 database
• Developed and Executed QA Test cases on Mercury quality center
• Monitoredthe QA batch flows and resolved the related problems
• Worked on the defect tracking system on Mercury quality center

Environment: Cobol, Java, J2EE, VB, XML, Mercury Quality Center, SQLServer, JavaScript, JSP, Rational Tools, WindowsNT, MS excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS access, DB2, QMF, JCL, Fileaid, SQL,Usecases,TSO,ISPF,SOA,Notepad++

Confidential, Bloomington, IL

Lead Tech Analyst /Test Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• BuildingMainframe (DB2 and IMS) Test Environments.
• Loading and Testing of different IMS and DB2 databases with different lines of business data
• Performed GUI integration,System,regression and User acceptance testing
• Worked on Test Planning, Test design, Test Execution and Resource allocation
• Developed test scenarios, test strategy for different conditions using the Test Plan and Business Specifications
• Created Test Plan, Test Cases and Test Scripts in Mercury Quality Center for testing the applications
• Lead the team of Five members from onshore and offshore for Devplex and Vmiplex
• Coordinated 10 different projects for schedules, requirements gatherings, timelines
• Involved in defining test objectives for the applications and performed both Manual and automated Testing.
• Validated the Data on Mainframes using QMF and SPUFI
• Worked with test JCL on mainframes. Tested the online IMS screens.
• Created and modified test data using File-Aid.
• Extensively worked on SIT and UAT testing
• Worked on Java front end web applications testing on web browsers, email, password, login screens
• Performed Back end testing on entering the data on Front end web applications
• Worked on front end screens data validation testing of conversion applications
• Involved in preparing Test plans based on user requirement documents
• Worked with SQL and Table Joins to test the database integrity.
• Responsible for support120 Mainframe (DB2 and IMS) test environments.
• Involved in different levels of testing Functional testing, System testing and Regression testing, End to End testing, Integration testing for Auto, Claims, Fire applications
• Developed and Executed QA Test cases and Test Plans for Claims testing process
• HP Service Desk Management creation, managing and solving of Change Records, Service calls, Work orders on IMS environment and Project related problems mainly DB2 and IMS
• Performed Batch and online QA testing for different businessAuto, Fire, Claims
• Identified, analyzed and track the defects in Mercury Quality Center

Environment: DB2,IMS,Cobol,QMF,JCL,Fileaid,SQL,Usecases,TSO,ISPF,Java,J2EE,VB,XML,Winrunner,Oracle,JavaScript,JSP,Mercury Quality Center, Confidential Websphere, MS excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint,, CA7, MS access