SUMMARY

• Involvement in various stages of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experienced in reviewing business requirement document, system requirement specifications, functional requirement document and use case document while specifying overview of testing strategy, approach, scope and role in developing test cases and scripts for functional, integration, regression, end to end and acceptance testing.
• Extensive experience in manual and automated testing with HP Tools.
• Successfully led software testing teams and managed vendors for high value projects.
• Good knowledge in SQL query building, DML functions, and stored procedures creation.
• Worked on multiple projects in the same time frame and completed successfully with client appreciation.
• Identified and documented the defects using Quality center to ensure application’s functionality.
• Experienced in designing and implementing customized test automation framework in QTP and Win Runner.
• Expertise in preparation of Excel VB Script macro tools to enhance the testing methodology to reduce both preparation and execution time.
• Involved in preparation of all the documentation that involves metric reports, daily status reports, weekly status reports, management summary and monthly dashboard etc.
• Expertise in preparation of Software requirement specification, planning, writing test scripts, generating test data and documenting all phases of test process.
• Wide - range experience in the use of HP Interactive Suite Automated Testing Tools - QuickTest Pro and LoadRunner.
• Strong ability in communicating with Project development team and prioritizing workload.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to track and prioritize numerous simultaneous tasks.
• Experience in testing of interoperability of systems and strong management and project management skills.
• Ability to build consensus in an environment with strong personalities.
• Energetic, driven and a quick learner.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Grid,HP Quality Center/ALM, HP QTP/UFTHP Perfecto Mobile, Win HP Runner, LoadRunner, JmeterBug Reporting Tools Mantis, Bugzilla, ClearQuest, JIRA, TestLink

Languages: Java, JavaScript HTML, XML and VB Script

Test Framework: jUnit,testNG

Operating Systems: Apple OS X,Windows 95/ / NT/XP/7-10, Ubuntu

Databases/Backend: SQL Server 2k8, Oracle and MS Access, MySQL, JDBC

Application/Web Server: IIS, Web Logic, Web Sphere

Repository: GitHub, SVN, TortoiseSVN

BuildTools: ANT, Maven

IDE's used: Eclipse, intelliJ, Webstorm

External data Source API: POI/JXL

Version manager: PVCS

Continuous Integration Server: Jenkin/Hudson

Protocols: HTTP, Oracle 2-tier, Oracle NCA, ODBC and Winsock.

Others: NGENIX EncoderPro, Siebel eBusiness 7.8, Synertech Managed Care System 5.0, Medco eService Delivery application, Anthem Prescription application, Remedy Action Request - Problem/Change Management Plus 3.0, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Operations Planning & Failover Calendars, Execution View Tool, Operations Tools Dashboard, myCluster Infrastructure Asset Management system, Operations Planning and Failover Calendars, Morneau Sobecco Ariel (actuarial) system, Corel Paradox, Image Processing System (IPS), Case Administration System, Automated Data Transfer Utility, Archive Access Application, Archive Utility, Payment Adjustment Calculation System, Actuarial Calculation Toolkit, Electronic Automated Letter Generator, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, Visio, Crystal Reports 10, Intersolv PVCS, Corel Word Perfect, IBM Lotus 123, VisualBasic, Sybase Infomaker, HyperSnap-DX, EDISIM, EDI, XML, HTML/CSS, SQL, AutoCAD, 3DMax, dBaseIII+, HP PerfectoMobile, Zephyr, Gorilla Logic CloudMonkey, Borland SilkMobile, XCODE 6.3, Swift, Duologue (UI test tool), VersionONE, Git, AWS, Jenkins CI.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Consulting Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated test tools and implemented for production for MDM and PIM products.
• Helped select/hire outsourced test team.
• Produced training material/resources and trained local andoutsourced test team.
• Designed and developed test cases and scenarios based on written requirements and/or verbal demonstrations from software developers.
• Implemented scrum methodology.
• Executed test cases and logged issues encountered in the Mantis bug tracking system.
• Collaborated with software developers concerning reported issues.
• Create additional test data for test cases/scenarios.
• Updated product documentation to reflect release enhancements and/or modifications.
• Maintained the test environment, test data, and testing tools.

Confidential, Arlington, Virginia

Lead Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead tester and scrum master for DOJ's first app to both the Apple and Google stores: DOJ Law Jobs
• Assisted DOJ federal officials overcome challenges with setting up a mobility shop from the ground up.
• Utilized a startup company mind set and implemented OpenSource Selenium WebDriver test framework.
• Utilized Agile tools (Kanban and Scrum) to visually track and prioritize numerous simultaneous tasks in a team setting.
• Built consensus in an environment with strong developer personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly pickup new and emerging mobile technologies.
• Evaluated numerous vendor products and proposed the most cost effective vision for a mobility platform.
• Led and executed testing activities for Android and iOS platforms.
• Assisted the project manager with team building activities, mentored/coached new team members.
• Reviewed business requirement document, system requirement specifications, functional requirement document and use case document while and outlined overview of test strategy, approach, scope .
• Developed test cases and scripts for functional, integration, regression, end to end and acceptance testing.
• Used manual and automated testing as and where applicable.
• Prepared and coordinated UAT, alpha and beta testing. Also participated in focus group user requirement sessions.
• Coordinated test team tasks with the release team for a smooth release to the Apple and Android stores.
• Created tools (LOE and risk evaluation) for managing the project as it progressed and gained more resources.
• Complied with the phased master federal plans for the duration of the program.
• Maintained functional test suites and test scripts.
• Recorded test results and executing automated test scripts using CloudMonkey.
• Unit tested in XCODE, performance tested, and regression tested as needed.
• Provided quality assurance governance for the project.
• Assisted in the definition and development of mobile application solutions in iOS and Android platforms.
• Monitored apps under test, logged defects, performance and stability issues; performed app performance and stability benchmarking; in addition to developing and sharing best practices, tools, lessons learned, and process/procedure and governance documentation.
• Assisted in the identification of technology trends and assisted in planning the deployment of lab updates and capability enhancements in addition to participate in and occasionally lead Joint Application Design (JAD) and Rapid Application Design (RAD) sessions.
• Evaluated and implemented multiple testing solutions for the client.

Environment: HP PerfectoMobile, Bugzilla, Debugle, Zephyr, Gorilla Logic CloudMonkey, Borland SilkMobile, XCODE 6.3, Swift, Duologue (UI test tool), VersionONE, Git, AWS, Jenkins CI, Python, Bamboo.

Confidential, Germantown, Maryland

Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Led multiple simultaneous client software development Agile projects
• Created application test plans including objectives, approach, techniques, criteria, deliverables, schedule, test environments, staffing/training, risks/constraints and metrics.
• Created test data, test execution document, defect logs, test execution summary. Closely collaborated with developers on preparing the SQA checklist.
• Executed test iterations in multiple environments, documented results for each build and opened defects in ClearQuest.
• Owned application test data file, test execution document, defect logs and evaluation summary on multiple tester team collaboration.
• Configured various test implementation environment checklists.
• Participated in scrum meetings issue resolution arising out of testing and participated in requirement reviews.
• Built close working relationship with Business Analysts to clarify/integrate changes to the RSD based on test requirements/results.
• Assisted Project Manager with LOE assessments for test execution, script rewrites, test risks, schedules and user manuals.
• Reached out to other application test leads to assist with test data creation and test execution.
• Created multiple views using ClearCase for managing and keeping deliverables up to date.
• Analyzed Business Requirements Document and Functional Specification Document to develop manual test scripts from scratch.
• Conducted over the shoulder testing with client business and technical teams.
• Participated in client demonstration sessions during requirements gathering.
• Worked across different application teams for requirements gathering.
• Edited existing and created new procedures as needed for technical writers to update technical/security/user manuals.
• Loaded test results into Requirements Traceability Matrix instituting Software Design Document and Business Requirements Document cross references.
• Peer reviewed test plans, test execution documents, defect logs, test execution summaries and test scripts.
• Collaborated with client team members on a daily basis to resolve data transmission issues during partner integration.
• Smoke tested environments post patch installation and reported issues with ClearQuest references.
• Installed application patches and verified proper installation.
• Worked closely with configuration managers in documenting test defects, tracking and closing them in ClearQuest. Created custom reports using ClearQuest.
• Captured client input during formal review sessions and communicated details effectively.
• Prepared Task Execution Plan (TEP) for federal agency mobile application (HP Perfecto Mobile) development project.
• Tested ETL target data against the source system tables by writing SQL queries and documented results.
• Performed ETL data quality analysis to validate the input data based on the cleansing rules.
• Performed data quality assurance testing of ETL data integration and report development. Monitor data load operations to ensure accuracy.
• Developed shell scripts in UNIX to automate Informatica jobs.

Confidential, Greenbelt, Maryland

Test Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Spearheaded automation project and maintained all VB scripts that cover overall functionality of the application.
• Used QTP for object repository creation and maintenance, use regular expression, re-usable actions, data table, checkpoints and recovery scenario.
• Created test plan and test cases to cover overall functionality of the application.
• Tested the application manually to ensure that all the use cases/workflow are performing.
• Wrote test procedures and performed regression test, system checkout test, smoke test, high priority fix testing, ad hoc testing, positive and negative testing for system validations.
• Performed functional, system integration testing, user accepting testing, smoke and regression testing of the web portal.
• Participated actively in team meetings with functional/development teams.
• Agile methodology employed Scrum daily/weekly worked closely with developers.
• Generated test reports including results of testing and product stability, including prioritization of issues and recommendations.
• Developed the test scripts and analyzed the results in various stages of the application including integration, regression, functional and acceptance testing using QTP.
• Identified defects in scripts and ensured that business processes deliver the expected results and remain reliable throughout the production release.
• Involved in automation framework demonstrations to all the stakeholders.
• Ran Test Sets in batch mode and analyze test results.
• Develop and maintain Manual and QTP Automation Tests.
• Used Scheduler to schedule scripts to run at a particular time.
• Created Excel tools for automation metrics tracking and test execution.
• Used Borland StarTeam for defect logging and test management. Borland CaliberRM for requirement management and traceability.
• Participated in various meeting and discussed Enhancement and Modification requests.
• Documented and communicated test results.

Environment: QTP, LoadRunner, Vivisimo, Java, J2EE, Sun Application Server, XML, JDBC, JSP, JSFJUNIT, Windows XP, TOAD, Oracle, HTML, JavaScript, Putty, Clear Quest, Clear Case,Eclipse Excel VB Script Macro.

Confidential, Washington, DC

QA Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Participated in the team meetings to discuss the issues arising out of testing and also participate in requirement reviews.
• Involved in Analysis, Requirements gathering and testing of entire application.
• Analyzed the Business Requirements, Functional Specification Documents to prepare Test Cases based on Test Scenarios.
• Involved in creating and reviewing test plans, test estimates, test cases, test execution and QA schedules.
• Created and maintained all manual test cases.
• Used Quality Center as a report management tool and also write test cases in Quality Center.
• Wrote and executed SQL queries in validating test results.
• Identified the queries which take too long and optimize those queries to improve performance.
• Used QTP for object repository creation and maintenance, use regular expression, re-usable actions, data table, checkpoints and recovery scenario.
• Developed Automation Framework like Data Driven, Keyword Driven and Modularity Driven in QTP.
• Developed Descriptive Programming and Maintain Local and Global Object Repository in QTP.
• Developed Environmental Variables, Startup Script, Driver Script, and Utility Functions in QTP.
• Built Script with Data Driven Methodology which applies the Business rules to validate the components displayed on the website.
• Implemented the Regular Expressions in GUI maps to run the tests in System Test, Integration Test, UAT.
• Customized scripts for error detection and recovery.
• Developed LoadRunner test scripts according to test specifications/ requirements.
• Developed and implemented load and stress tests with HP LoadRunner, and present performance statistics to application teams, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Used LoadRunner to execute multi-user performance tests, use online monitors, real-time output messages and other features of the LoadRunner Controller.
• Monitored and administered hardware capacity to ensure the necessary resources are available for all tests.
• Identified Disk Usage, CPU, Memory for Web, APP, TUXEDO, Database servers and how the servers are getting loaded.
• Identified and eliminated performance bottlenecks during the development lifecycle.
• Involved in root Cause Analysis for the problems in proposed architecture and monitored the Resources metrics to find the performance bottlenecks.
• Analyzed, interpreted, and summarized meaningful and relevant results in a complete Performance Test Report.

Environment: LoadRunner, QTP, Quality Center, Java, JSP, JavaScript, JUNIT, VBScript, XML, HTML, DHTML, EXCEL, SQL, PL/SQL, XML, HTML, VTS, SOA, WebServices, XML Marker, Putty, Winscp, Wireshark, WebSphere(WAS), IBM HTTP Server(IHS), Unix and Windows.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Software Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked in all phases of Testing Life Cycle like Smoke Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Business Functionality Testing, System Testing and Load testing.
• Reviewed and analyzed business and functional requirements as well as technical documents.
• Developed Test cases and scripts for Functionality, Security, and GUI Testing.
• Participated in the test environment setup and in ensuring that the facilities, test tools and scripts are in place to successfully perform the required testing effort.
• Performed database testing on Oracle, MSSQL and MYSQL databases using SQL queries.
• Performed Data Driven testing to test the Scripts by entering multiple set of inputs to test the application data.
• Developed automated test scripts from manual test cases for Regression testing based on the requirement documents using Quick Test Professional.
• Developed test scripts for GUI, functionality and regression testing using QTP.
• Performed Data Driven Testing with Quick Test Professional (QTP) to test the application for different sets of data.
• Used LoadRunner Analysis tool to analyze the response times of the business transactions under load.
• Created Vuser scripts for Load and Performance testing to verify the Throughput Capacity, to ensure that performance meets or exceeds previous performance benchmarks, using LoadRunner.
• Prepared the Manual test cases that weren’t covered under Automation process.
• Used HP Quality Center to track, analyze and document defects.
• Organized weekly status meeting with Development and Management teams to discuss bugs and other issues.
• Prepared Test Reports and kept track of defects using Quality Center as the bug tracking system.
• Accurately produced regular project status reports to senior management to ensure on-time project launch.

Environment: LoadRunner, QTP, Quality Center, Java, JSP, JavaScript, JUNIT, VBScript J2EE, Sun Application Server, XML, JDBC, Log4j, JSP, JSF, Windows XP, Oracle, Oracle Applications, SQL Server HTML, JavaScript, Perl, CSS, CVS, Clear Quest, Eclipse IDE, PVCS and HP ITG.