SUMMARY

• Senior Quality Analyst wif 7+ years of experience in software testing for Manual, SOA, UAT.
• Experience leading test teams of 6 - 8 Testers on Project delivery Implemented SDLC System, Development/Testing Life Cycle and Agile Methodology for the ongoing projects.
• Experiences on testing tools like Rational Test Suite, SOAPUI, QTP, QC, Clear Quest and RequisitePro.
• Experience assessing test processes, creating, implementing testing strategies using Agile-testing methodology in UAT phase.
• Experience designing test strategy and test plan for each project, including entry exit criteria for all test phases.
• Provide guidance and support to the user community during UAT and manage the Test team in the absence of the Head of Testing Ensuring complete test coverage for projects and against business/function requirements.
• Scheduling weekly status meetings wif the Developers, Users & QA Team and developing testing metrics.
• Documenting and tracking defects in JIRA and HP Quality Center.
• Scheduling Defect Triage call twice a week and follow up wif Development team to get the critical defects fixed and deployed for Testing.
• Experience in SQA (Software Quality Assurance) including Manual and Automated testing wif tools such as Selenium IDE/Grid, HP Quick Test Professional, JUnit, JBehave, Maven, Git bash.
• As an Onsite coordinator, my responsibilities include Reviewing Test Cases, and clarify the issues and concerns raised by offshore team.
• Participating in all phases of the project, from review of requirements and design to final system testing, deployment and maintenance.
• Performed SOA / Web Service testing using SoapUI
• Coordinated end to end testing wif clients and functional teams
• Specialized in Smoke, Functional, Positive, Negative, Integration, System, Regression, Performance, Load, Stress, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Hands on experience on XML editing for functional testing
• Proficient knowledge of SOAPUI, PL/SQL (Stored Procedures and Functions, etc.) and Oracle SQL wif versions 8i, 9i, and 10g.
• Extensive experience in Waterfall methodology, fast-paced agile development methodology including Scrum.
• Extensive experience in implementing and maintaining large content driven, Web based and e-commerce software applications.
• Experience in High level Documentation, test data preparation, Testing Methodologies and implementing SDLC Life cycle process.
• Experience in developing and writing Test plans, Test scenarios, Test cases and Metrics preparation.
• Managed QA/testing through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Specialized in End to End Manual Testing (Functional, GUI, Regression, System Integration, UAT and Database Testing) and knowledge of automation.
• Good understanding of SOA requirements and SOA Reference Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Web Services, SOAP, WSDL, XML, XSD, XSLT, XPath, XQuery.
• Profound knowledge of Web Services and SOA Testing (using SOAP UI and SOAP UI Pro).
• Extensive experience working on HP ALM 11.0/HP QC 10.0.
• Knowledge in SQL, PL/SQL and UNIX/Linux. Good at writing SQL queries for validating data in the backend database tables using SQL tools like Toad, DB2 SQL Query Analyzer and SQL Enterprise Manager.
• Understanding of Java Web applications, understanding of C, C++ programming fundamentals.
• Specialized in testing and validating XML, XSD, and XPath Syntax.
• Created detailed QA documentation including QA reports, actively participated in project status meetings.
• Lead and coordinate team meetings wif the ability to interact well wif all levels of business and technical teams.
• Highly motivated, quick learner, team player wif good technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: SQL, PL/ SQL, Shell Script

Development Tools/ Middleware tools: Oracle J-Developer, Oracle SOA Suite (Oracle BPEL Process Manager, BAM)

Web/Application Servers: Oracle Application Server, Web logic.

Web Technologies: HTML, XHTML, JavaScript.

Tools: /Technology: Unix, QTP, Main Frame, QC, Microsoft® Visual Source Safe, SOAP, SOA BPEL, B2B, Rational Test Manager, Rational Functional Tester, Rational Performance Tester, Clear Quest, Rational RequisitePro, Bugzilla

XML & Web Services: XML Schema, SOAP, WSDL, and XSL Transformations, SoapUI, Alton XML Spy

Databases: ORACLE 9i/10g/11g.

Operating Systems: Unix, Windows 7, Windows XP, Vista.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Jefferson City, MO

Sr. Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created Test Plans, Test Cases to depict the flow of Enrollment and Eligibility.
• Validated data at the Backend to ensure dat all the Enrollment related data has been loaded to the corresponding Data Sets in the Backend as per the Standards.
• Collected weekly status reports and updated the Project plan accordingly to ensure dat all deliverables are met on time and on schedule.
• Involved in writing Test plans, Test cases and responsible for executing the Test Scripts.
• Performed Smoke, Integration, Functional, Regression, and System testing.
• Interacted wif Business users and Technical team in providing clear solutions to requirements.
• Used JIRA to create the defects and Track the status.
• Knowledge and experience wif SoapUI and Atlassian Suite Tools / JIRA / Confluence.
• Good Experience on Selenium IDE and creating Scripts in selenium --RC by using Java.
• Experience in testing web based applications and web services based systems.
• Involved in loading the flat files into Curam Database and involved in writing Complex SQL Queries.
• Involved in Test case update as per Change Request came from client on regular basis.
• Conducted training session for New Hire to functionality and Various Systems regards to Application.
• Worked on Curam Upgrade to 6.05.6 release from IBM.
• Worked on Inbound and outbound Account transfer to federal Exchange.
• Created scenarios, Summary sheet for all the releases.
• Used Selenium IDE for Open source web testing.
• Created Traceability Matrix and User Requirement Specification Document (URS) verified the functionality coverage.

Confidential, Little Rock, AR

Sr. Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reporting the QA activities to the management as a Team Lead/Analyst.
• Created Test Plans, Test Cases to depict the flow of Enrollment and Eligibility.
• Validated data at the Backend to ensure dat all the Enrollment related data has been loaded to the corresponding Data Sets in the Backend as per the Standards.
• Collected weekly status reports and updated the Project plan accordingly to ensure dat all deliverables are met on time and on schedule.
• Met wif the Business and MMIS to ensure dat all transactions pass the Curam and mapped to MMIS.
• Involved in writing Test plans, Test cases and responsible for executing the Test Scripts.
• Performed Smoke, Integration, Functional, Regression, and System testing.
• Interacted wif Business users and Technical team in providing clear solutions to requirements.
• Used JIRA to create the defects and Track the status.
• Involved in loading the flat files into Curam Database and involved in writing Complex SQL Queries.
• Involved in writing Complex SQL Queries using TOAD and DB2 to validate the Enrollment Information mapped to MEC and MMIS Export.
• Exposure to Web Application Load testing wif Rational Performance tester and Web service load testing wif SOAP UI pro.
• Conducted meeting wif team members on every release and Functionality of the Eligibility and Enrollment Frame work
• Performed Smoke and Functional testing on every build of the application.
• Involved in Test case update as per Change Request came from client on regular basis.
• Conducted training session for New Hire to functionality and Various Systems regards to Application.
• Worked on Curam Upgrade to 6.05.6 release from IBM.
• Worked on Inbound and outbound Account transfer to federal Exchange.
• Worked on conversion from Legacy system ANCreated scenarios, Summary sheet for all the releases.
• Used SOAP UI to push the payloads from Legacy System ANSWER to Curam.
• Created Traceability Matrix and User Requirement Specification Document (URS) verified the functionality coverage.

Environment: SQL, JIRA, IBM Rational Performance Tester, IBM Rational Functional Tester, MS - SharePoint, Windows, MS Office, Agile/Scrum Methodology, MS Project, SOAP UI pro, SOAP UI

Confidential, Grand Rapids, MI

Senior Quality Tester /SOA

Responsibilities:

• Conducted meetings wif Business Team to understand Requirements and Design Specifications.
• Responsible for testing web services using SoapUI and validation of xml using Altova XML SPY
• Involved in identifying best possible way to form XSLT transformation between inbound and outbound data handshake.
• Developed use cases, project plans and manage scope.
• Established a quality Analysis methodology around the RUP (Rational Unified Process).
• Provided key input in working wif users in defining project and system requirements.
• Designed and developed use cases and activity diagrams using UML
• Involved in querying database using SQL Developer for inbound and outbound data queue in Interface tables.
• Tested integrated software (Web Services (SOAP and REST), and messages.
• Lead test activities and assisted wif test planning.
• Automated the web services using SoapUI
• Created and maintained test cases, test scripts and test traceability.
• Tested software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects and Documented and resolved problems.
• Wrote SQL queries for Backend Testing
• Used various kinds of SQL statements for finding and creating suitable Test Data
• Used UNIX commands to view errors in error log files
• Created Test Scenarios and Test Cases after analyzing User Stories
• Used UNIX commands for viewing errors in error log files
• Used Quality Center to store, schedule the test cases and report the Defects and Identify defects in aggregate tables and report data enter defect in Quality Centre and coordinate wif developers to resolve them based on defect severity and priority.
• Reported progress on problem resolution to management and Logged defects in Bugzilla
• Prepare Test plan which includes details regarding objectives, strategy/approach, scope, assumption, risks, entry and exit criteria and defect management.
• Provide daily Test Summary reports and conduct meetings wif the Business Team to review testing defects.

Confidential, Kalamazoo, MI

Sr. Quality Tester/SOA

Responsibilities:

• Created and executed test plan, test cases and end-to-end scenarios for E-commerce applications.
• Worked wif the business users, technical leads to define business requirements and analyze the possible technical solutions.
• Co-authored business requirements document, functional requirement document wif project teams. Extracted, discussed, and refined business requirements from business users and team members.
• Was involved in process flow analysis for content management system.
• Assisted project managers wif the development of project schedules. Developed requirements and preliminary design for client applications. Performed analysis and design projects using SDLC methodology. Work wif all levels of client staff in solution definition.
• Conducted workflow, process diagram and gap analyses to derive requirements for existing systems enhancements.
• Run complex SQL queries to query database.
• Worked wif Microsoft Test manager.
• Responsible for testing web services using SOAPUI for the SOA implementation.
• Analyzed defect data, test results, track and retested fixes, Reviewed requirements and recommended process improvements
• Tested the application for reliability, safety, user error messages, and usability.
• Used Quality Center to store, schedule the test cases and report the Defects and Identify defects in aggregate tables and report data center defect in Quality Centre and coordinate wif developers to resolve them based on defect severity and priority.
• Validate the sequence of web service invocations to fulfill a required business process using SoapUI
• Used SQL to check for referential integrity, for logical checking and for checking format of data in database
• Created test cases using QTP and mapped the test cases and defects wif Quality Center. Worked on Test Management applications, preferably Quality Center.
• Performed Functional Testing, Regression Testing and preferably QTP
• Performed regression testing to validate the resolved defects in every build or release and Updating of test cases based on the implementation changes.
• Test new versions and patches in production
• Automate and schedule applicative and production tasks
• Responsible for creating integration test cases of different system interaction between ATG, PIM and DAX.

Confidential, Memphis, Tennessee

Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reporting the QA activities to the management as a Team Lead/Analyst.
• Responsible for defining high-level process.
• Lead test activities and assisted wif test planning.
• Handling different location teams for getting the status on daily basis.
• Provided Efforts Estimate and coordinated the test schedule using Agile testing methodology in UAT phase.
• Performed SOA/Web Service testing using SoapUI
• Working closely wif the Developers and Engineering Teams in the review and modification of the product and its specifications using Agile-testing methodology.
• Responsible for test data preparation for the system / integration testing, traceability matrix to ensure the test case coverage and defect logging.
• Architected and implemented QA processes (e.g., defect tracking, test case management, automated testing strategies, etc.) for Confidential ’s first agile teams
• Scripted and executed automated GUI tests
• Carried out Functional and Data Driven Testing of Webservices using SOAP UI.
• Performed Smoke, Functional, Integration, User Interface and Regression testing manually
• Checked for referential integrity and logical consistency using SQL
• Used basic UNIX commands to perform various kinds of tasks
• Involved in providing the Testing Effort estimates and provided the timely feedback on progress of the testing activity, Successfully Completed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on each release of the project wif the help of end user requirements.