SUMMARY

• An experienced software testing professional with strong research and analytical skills.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated IT Professional with 6+ years of diversified experience in Application Testing, Backend Database testing as a QA Tester/QA Analyst.
• Working experience in Water Fall and Agile Scrum methodology and involved in all different phases of SDLC and STLC process.
• Experienced in Business Documents Analysis, Quality Assurance and Software Testing in various types of domains.
• Experienced in Test plans, Test cases, Test Design, Test Execution for Application, Metrics Reporting and Traceability Matrix.
• Proficient in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Bug Life Cycle (BLC) and Business Analysis.
• Strong knowledge in Smoke Testing, Black Box Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, UAT and Section 508 compliance testing.
• Highly experienced in database concept such as create table, views and ETL process, manage, extract, manipulate data for various types of data sources.
• Have strong ability to create SQL scripts for backend database testing.
• Efficient in handling Change Requests and documentation.
• Experienced with HTML, XML data validation (XPath Assertions) and SOAP Payload validation using SOAPUI and XML Formatter utilities.
• Experienced in defect management, defect analysis and defect reporting using HP ALM/Quality Center and JIRA.
• Highly experienced in creating test plans, test cases for ACSS and POS applications for the retail business and telecommunication business, to develop and support the CMS and DMS System.
• Good Knowledge in developing Manual Test case using JIRA and HP ALM /Quality Center.
• Experienced in uploading test cases and defect reports in JIRA and update the work status of the project.
• Highly experienced in SQL for data verification and suggestions given to the respective teams for tuning the application.
• Skilled in Automation Testing of web - based application and client server using UFT.
• Good knowledge in Automation Test scripts for downloading Forms and Disclosure documents by using QTP/UFT.
• Strong knowledge in conducting functional and regression testing by using UFT to integrate application client-server software work products.
• Efficient in conducting Final inspection, Contract reviews, sign off reporting and approval of project metrics used in teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, self-starter, quick learner, team player.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Tools: HP ALM/QC, JIRA, Confluence, Soap API, SoapUI, HP UFT, Vision.

Programming Language: Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, VBScript, .NET, HTML, XML, SQL, PL/SQL

Databases: MS Access, MS SQL Server, ETL, PL SQL, Oracle, MYSQL, DB2

Operating Systems: Windows, LINUX, UNIX

Bug Reporting Tools: ALM, JIRA

Document System: JIRA Confluence, MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, Notepad, MS Visio

Document Management Platforms: SharePoint, ClearCase and Share Drive

Network: - TELNET, HTTP, TCP/IP, VPN

Team Communication tool: -Cisco-Jabber

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, New Jersey

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Created Test Plan, Test cases and effort estimation by analyzing the Business requirement documents and use cases.
• Analyzed functional requirements and provided a structured approach to all phases of testing cycle.
• Performed Functional, Integration, System, UAT, Back end and End to End testing to cover all types of business scenarios.
• Executed functional Test scripts and logged defects in Quality Center and JIRA.
• Reported and managed software defects using ALM, JIRA and interacted with the developers to resolve technical issues.
• Involved in extensive DATA transaction, availability, Security and data validation check using SQL queries.
• Performed data flow, availability and validity check through using VISION data tool.
• Executed XML data validation through retrieving XML and SOAP validation using SoapUI and XML Formatter utilities and API testing.
• Created scripts to develop the automation Frame Work in UFT.
• Used UFT for defect reporting and tracking and prioritizing defects and enhancement requests.
• Worked closely with the BA for detail analyzation and understanding of BRD and development team to ensure the application performance and stability to ensure the application completes the whole end-to-end process.
• Participate in Sprint planning meeting, daily Scrum (stand up) meeting, Sprint review meeting, weekly status meeting with Development and Management Teams.
• Excellent team leading capabilities and communication skills to interact with the customer teams as well as internal teams.

Environment: Agile, JIRA, Confluence, ALM, SoapUI, VISION Data Tool, SQL Server, Oracle SQL Developer, JavaScript, HTML, MS Office, Sisco Jabber.

Confidential, Washington, D.C.

Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed system requirements and developed detailed Test Plan.
• Performed Manual Testing for the EDI transactions.
• Involved in FACETS Implementation, involved end-to-end testing of FACETS Billing, Claim Processing and Subscriber/Member module.
• Work on coordination of benefits (COB) in a claim processing.
• Developed Test Script for Functionality, Security, Regression and UAT testing.
• Performed Back-End Testing to check database integrity by writing SQL queries.
• Set claim processing data for different Facets Modules.
• Tested HIPAA regulations in Facets HIPAA privacy module.
• Identified the Test requirements based on user requirements and design specifications using HP ALM.
• Performed Defect Resolution and Maintenance using HP ALM.
• Used the Descriptive Programming approach for developing Test Scripts using UFT.
• Worked with various functional and regression test using UFT.
• Enhanced automation scripts to maximize test coverage and improved test efficiency in Data Driven Testing using UFT.
• Performed regression testing for every modification in the application and new builds using UFT.
• Created test cases in HP ALM derived from the Design documents and generated a Traceability Matrix for testing purposes.
• Worked in ETL tool for data extraction, migration and analysis of business OLTP data for Data Warehouse.
• Prepared and maintained the Test Matrix, Requirements Traceability Matrix.
• Participated in release and Retrospective session.
• Extensively worked on any requirement upgrade and/or change request in the UAT environment.
• Worked closely with development team to ensure the application performance and stability and also ensure the application completes the whole end-to-end process.
• Participated in weekly status meeting with Development and Management Teams.

Environment: Agile SCRUM, HP ALM, MS Office Tools, HP Quick Test Pro, HP UFT, Windows XP, Facets, MS SQL, SSIS, ETL.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Job operated within a very agile environment, employing 2-week sprints, daily scrum meetings, burn-down charts, task weighting, pair programming, refactoring, presentations and review.
• Attended requirements and design meetings, review and analysis of requirements and design documentation.
• Developed and executed functional, integration, system, UAT enhancement changes to the POS System.
• Actively participated in enhancement meetings focused at making the application more reliable.
• Worked in Agile SCRUM methodology with frequent releases.
• Created SQL Queries to extract data from various data tables for testing purpose.
• Extensively usedSQLstatements to query theSQL Databasefor Data Validation and Data Integrity.
• Export and Import to and from OLTP data for Data Warehouse.
• Documented the Bugs and generated status reports and Bug reports and presented that in weekly status meetings using HP ALM.
• Leading and managing User stories and providing guidance and assistance to the QA team to carry out the test cases management for the Sprint efforts.
• Performed all aspects of verification, including functional, regression, smoke, sanity and system testing.
• Used VB Script & Descriptive programming to develop Data Driven Framework in UFT.
• Involved in Regression and System testing of the application using UFT.
• Reviewed the UFT Scripts developed by the team members.
• Performed Bulk import job in regular basis.
• Follow up with UAT Users of any defect / requirement related issues, identify, classify and add more information to better track defect.
• Performed negative and positive testing for the application manually and automation.
• Prepared QA sign off documents in close proximity with the Project Manager, Developers and QA team.

Environment: HP ALM, JIRA, E-Commerce, POS, SQL database, SQL Script, Soap UI, Java and HTML, XML, Microsoft Office Suite, Notepad, Windows.