SUMMARY

• Over 6 years of diverse experience in Information Technology spanning 5 projects with an emphasis on Software Quality Assurance, performing Manual and Automated Testing of standalone, client/server and web applications
• Extensive knowledge of various phases of different Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); models like Waterfall, Agile, SCRUM, RUP
• Experienced in Full life cycle Manual and Automated Testing in a Web - based Applications (JAVA, .NET etc), Client/Server Applications, andmainframe applications in Multi-Tier environments
• Hands-on experience on different versions of Load Runner, WinRunner and Quick Test Pro
• Extensive knowledge of different kinds of testing like Back-EndTesting, Positive/Negative Testing, Black/White box Testing, Configuration Testing, Data DrivenTesting, Black-box/White-Box Testing, End to End Testing, UnitTesting, Functional, Integration Testing, System Testing and Regression Testing
• Expertise in problem solving and bug tracking using tools like Quality Center, Doors, Rational Clear Quest and Test Director
• Expertise in querying and testing using RDBMS tools likeOracle, MS SQL server, PL/SQL, DB2, QMF, TOAD, and MS Accessfor Data integrity
• Thorough understanding of Software Development with various programming languages such as, C, C++,C#, Java, .Net, HTML, XML
• Well versed in the Internet technologies and Object Oriented Programs
• Experienced in working with wide range of projects including CMM Level 2 Certified projects by following industry standards and Agile methodologies for Web based, Client/Server, Legacy Mainframe.
• Expertise working in banking, financial and data warehouse modules
• Expert in analyzing system and functional specifications used cases, Business Requirements and business rules to prepare Test Plans and design Test Cases from business requirements

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: Win Runner, Load Runner, Quick Test Pro (QTP), Rational Team Test, MS Visual Studio

Test Reporting Tools: Test Director, Rational Clear Quest, Quality Center, Mantis, MS Test Manager

Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/7, UNIX, LINUX

Databases: Oracle, DB2, MS SQL Server, MS Access, TOAD

Testing Languages: TSL, SQA Basic, VB Scripting

Web Technologies: HTML,XML

Development Methodologies: RUP, RAD, Waterfall, Agile, SCRUM

Programming Languages: C, C++,C#, SQL, Visual Basic, JAVA/J2EE

Version Control and PPM tools: Team Foundation Server, Visual Source Safe, SVN, HP PPM, MS Project, Rally, Clarity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Los Gatos, CA

Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Drafted Test Strategies, Test Cases and Test Plan based on Functional Specifications.
• Prepared test cases based on the use cases and maintained test requirements, test cases via HP Quality Center.
• Involved in documentation as to how to maintain and run scripts for future enhancements.
• Maintained Traceability Matrix and Test Matrix.
• Performed extensive Functional Testing.
• Used Quality Center for tracking, analyzing and documenting Defects.
• Executed PL/SQL statements to check if the data integrity has been maintained.
• Executed PL/SQL statements to test the integration between application and database
• Performed negative and positive testing using PL/SQL Queries.
• Performed inspection and documented the inspection reports.
• Conducted result analysis and interacted with developers.
• Worked on Quality Center in setting up and Customizing Project entities for Defect Module Screens, Analyzed test planning data using reports and graphs generated in Mercury Quality Center.
• Worked on Load Runner to check user's response time of number of users using the application at the same time.
• Maintained test matrix and bug database and generated weekly reports.
• Actively participated in enhancement meetings focused on strategizing the testing effort of subsequent project.
• Used Team Foundation Server Database to store Test scripts and Test Plans.

Environment: Mercury Quality Center, SQL Server, Windows xp, MS-Office, SQL, Agile

Confidential, Roseland, NJ

Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed functional or business requirement documents and use cases. Translation of requirements into test plan and test cases.
• Acquired from or did knowledge transfer with Developers or Business Analysts who are expert in the relevant functional domain.
• Coordinated with other team members like Business Analysts, Developers. Adviced or provided feedback on test activities and deliverables, conforming to appropriate quality requirements.
• Regularly assessed testing progress and prepare test status report for management. Communicated with QA manager about testing progress, needs and any organizational/quality/technical risk/issue dat might have an impact on the ability of the testing team to perform testing activities.
• Validated solution, whether it fitted the purpose and supported the complete end-to-end client business process.
• Performed comprehensive analysis of any error using the logs, database etc., debug and record issues in a defect tracking tool. Defect tracking and documentation was done using Clear Quest and MS Office. And review of defects with business users as well as technical team.
• Learned new technologies as needed and mentored or guided members of the project team, provided examples, assisted them in project deliverables., Can work with minimum supervision.
• Uploaded applications to handsets using Mac mini- configuration utility and mobile browser
• Performed regression testing, DIT, FIT, SIT, IAT/UAT, Browser compatibility testing (Google chrome, Firefox, Internet explorer, Opera)
• Released validation, including installation, documentation and signoffs.

Environment: Proprietary Tool Device Anywhere, Java, Brew, Waterfall, DB2, Mac-Mini, Clear quest, ISI, TLM, WFN, Windows 7, MS Office, I-Phone (3G, 3GS, 4),I-pad1, I-pod, IOS Blackberry (Torch, Bold, Curve, Tour), Android (Samsung Galaxy s, HTC Evo (2.2), Galaxy s, Droid Incredible, MOTO Flipside).

Confidential, Jeffersonville, IN

Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Interacted with the development and business teamsduring Agile/Scrum meetings.
• Analyzed the business requirements and functional requirement specification documents to prepare test plan and test cases for the application.
• Co-ordinated with development team, production team, business analysts and project management team to stage the build for the release to be tested on testing environment.
• Reviewed the test scripts with developers, business analystsand project managers to get the final approval to execute the test cases.
• Recorded test scripts in Quick Test Pro
• Enhanced test scripts using various utilities provided in Quick Test Pro like CheckPoints, Data Driven Testing, and Back End Testing.
• Modified QTP Test scripts.
• Reported and tracked bugs using Mercury Quality Center
• Developed and executed test cases and test scenarios and followed up defects usingMercury Quality Center
• Provided daily status updates of testing progress to the test lead.
• Conducted the Defect Review Board (DRB) meetings to discuss the open defects with the project team.
• Responsible for backend testing with PLSQL queries using SQL server.
• Tested the XML data transferred over the web services.
• Participated in UAT testing.
• Tested applications on UT, UAT and production servers.
• Continuous testing, Daily Stand ups and weekly releases.
• Used Rally for Project Management and Tracking the testing progress of project.

Environment: Visual Studio, SQL Server, Team Foundation Server,MS Test Manager, Rally, Quick Test Professional, Quality Center

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated with a team of 6 testers in offshore and worked with the Test lead in guiding and supporting the testing effort.
• Involved in the meetings with Business process owners, SME (subject matter experts) and Marketing team for Requirements gathering.
• Reviewed and Analyzed Business Requirement Documents, Functional Specifications with business analysts and developers.
• Created the Test Plan based on the business requirements.
• Provided estimates to the Project Manager on the testing schedule and resources.
• Helped the testing team in creation of Testing Scenarios
• Performed Requirement Decomposition to identify High Level Test Scenarios from Specification.
• Revised and Updated the Test Cases for testing in each subsequent cycle to reflect the changing business requirements
• Createdand Maintained Traceability Matrix to ensure test coverage of all requirements
• Interacted with developers in getting proper explanation for any issues or concerns from the offshore testing team
• Helped the testing team in getting proper approvals from the project team.
• Coordinated with development team to ensure timely delivery of builds for new functionality and defect fixes.
• Performed extensive System and Ad-hoc Testing with offshore team using HP Quality Center.
• Organized and ran the Defect Review Board meetings with the project team and business analysts.
• Performed Regression testing with the offshore team.
• Provided regular status updates to Project Manager on high priority issues and Testing Progress.
• Conducted Team Status Meetings for providing testing updates
• Created Test Reports based on Defects and Rework metrics for individual projects.
• Validated the Change Requests and Enhancements from the project team and business stakeholders.
• Scheduled and coordinated for Performance Testing of the application.