SUMMARY

• Over 10 years of progressive IT professional, proven experience in all aspects of Software Testing, Quality Assurance.
• Test Leadership activities including Strategy, Estimation, Cross functional & Cross Platform teams and systems.
• Extensive experience in testing Web based, Client based Server applications, Stand alone, Web Services and Hand - held electronic devices engaged in various delivery models with lean practices.
• Enriched experience and strong command over Manual, Automation Testing using RFT, UFT/QTP, Selenium, TFS and ALM/Quality Center.
• Experience in developing, implementing, maintaining Automation script and managing automated testing framework/suites using QTP, RFT and Selenium.
• Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in Functional end-to-end testing, batch processing, User Interface, System testing, Regression, Integration, User Acceptance, Load, Stress and Performance testing under high paced process oriented environments.
• Experience with all phases of Software Development & Test Life Cycle (SDLC & STLC) using various methodologies like Agile/Scrum and Waterfall.
• Hands on experience in various project management methodologies including Agile/Scrum testing practices and supporting techniques (Test Driven Development and continuous integration processes), packaged system implementations and traditional specification-driven approaches.
• Extensive experience in reviewing and understanding of Functional requirement, user stories and thorough expertise on writing detailed Test Plans, Test strategy, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Reports (including Bug reporting/tracking) and Metrics for enterprise applications.
• Good experience in Test environment/infrastructure setup for Large and highly integrated systems in variety of domains using highly advanced tools/technologies, implementation models and latest quality standards.
• Extensive hands-on experience in Quality Center, JIRA and Microsoft TFS for Test management, Defect management and Reporting.
• Acquired very good knowledge in SQL, Perl, Shell, VB Scripting and Programming skills.
• Experience in reading, creating and interpreting XML, knowledge of JavaScript and Java concepts.
• Familiarity with Pivotal-Tracker, Firebug, Charles, Photoshop, JMeter and Git.
• Experience of reporting tools, reports testing and Crystal Reports.
• Extensive experience in PLC, HMI system, SCADA, IEC61850, PROFIBUS, MODBUS, DNP communication protocols and familiar with TCP/IP, OSI Model (L2/L3), VLAN v4/v6, DHCP.
• Strong analytical, problem solving approach, detail oriented, interpersonal, client handling capabilities and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a team environment.
• Exceptional ability to master new concepts quickly, effective team player.
• Excellent communication and proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and team work environments and contribute to the efficient operation of the team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: VB Scripting, UNIX, Shell, Perl Scripting, C, C++, SQL, Basic J2EE

Testing Tools: IBM RFT, HP UFT, QTP, Selenium Suite, Win Runner, HP Load Runner, HP ALM, FireBug, Charles, JMeter, YSlow, Git, HP Performance Center

Database: MS SQL, DB2, Oracle, Microsoft Access

Defect Tracking Tools: Microsoft TFS, HP Quality Center, Test Director, JIRA

Tools: & Applications Microsoft SQL SSMS, Visual Studio 2010, Wireshark, TCL2000, WINFIOL, VMware, Putty, Macro Media/Adobe Flash, Multi-Gen Vega, MATLAB, LINQPAD

Version Management Tools: Microsoft TFS, IBM Rational CLEAR CASE, Visual SourceSafe

Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows8.1, Windows X, UNIX, Sun Solaris 10.0, ENUX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, NJ

Senior QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Served as a key member of the software development team as Senior QA Engineer, leading QA related activities for Confidential Audit Engagement Management System (DA-EMS).
• Supervised a six member software QA testing team in developing, implementing quality assurance and quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with QA standards.
• Suggested DA-QA process improvements and mentored, developed junior QA testing colleagues.
• Plan, review and executed software testing in agile approach & aggressive project schedules providing input on project schedule risks, testing risks and dependencies.
• Worked on Onshore/Offshore model and maintained a team for all testing efforts.
• Responsible for leading the project, guided and monitored the analysis, design, implementation and execution of the test cases, test procedures and test suites.
• Prepared Test specifications documents, test strategies for new and existing features of DA-EMS and test cases that exercise all logic paths.
• Responsible for executing manual (System testing, regression, compatibility test, upgrade, translation, usability, stress and performance) testing and automation testing (using RFT, UFT) for Confidential Audit EMS features.
• Automated and executed regression test for new features using HP QC/ALM.
• Prepared automation test scripts using IBM RFT, HP-UFT and data creation of DA-EMS applications.
• Extensively worked on Back-end Systems test/database testing using MS SQL Server validating the application against the database.
• Prepared and executed SQL queries in SQL Server Management Studio for Database validation testing fetching Client and Server logs, reading & writing into database to test the application behavior.
• Performed Security testing, multi-user, globalization, and conversion, translation test.
• Performed disaster recovery test using Always ON and Bulk Copy BCP server mechanisms, with minimum disruptions.
• Conduct extensive performance diagnostics using DAD and File-Check in order to identify performance issues and made recommendations on how to address issues as well as improve performance.
• Established and verified the speed/responsiveness benchmarks of a user action/event, scale up load to ensure appropriate application behavior and resource consumption, scale up load beyond peak levels to stress the system to find breakpoints, for recovery test.
• Feature testing of MS office products, Engagement Admin, Document Index, Synchronization, Control Level Access and Client & Server file check.
• Maintained engagement system application data integrity as well as completeness of various data components across system through File check feature test.
• Extensive reviews and collaboration with Development, BA and Business users to gather and understand use cases, requirements and system implementation.
• Prepared test summary report at the end of each sprint specifying the quality for all test modules in all scope areas.
• Experience with Business readiness test and supporting production changes, creating tickets, UAT testing and debugging production issues.
• Responsible for analyzing test results, troubleshooting, defect reporting and tracking in version management tool Team Foundation Server (MS-TFS) and following the Defect Life cycle process as defined by DA QA process.
• Defect prevention activities, defect Triage meeting and collaborate with developers to resolve software defects.
• Communicating to QA SME - subject matter expertise at all levels of the organization (Peers, Client team management, Sr. Management).

Confidential, PA

QA Analyst Lead

Responsibilities:

• Estimate, prioritize, plan, and execute test plans and test cases for Confidential relay products, built responsively for hand-held electronic device, mobile, web based and desktop application.
• Capturing feature requirements from customer feature requests, writing & executing Functional, Installation, Stability and Performance Test cases & Test Scripts.
• Responsible for System test, Database, Integration, Regression, usability testing and compatibility testing.
• Data conversion testing that includes data cleansing, error analysis, processing & logging.
• Prepared Automation test scripts for the web-based features using Selenium to support regression testing of the software.
• Accountable for timeliness and quality delivery of all technical deliverables includingtestcases, testreports, requirements traceability documents, functional readiness matrices, andtest summary reports.
• Troubleshooting and testing distribution relays, Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE Communication Protocol testing, debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs to isolate the source of the error.
• Extensively worked on back-end / database testing (Oracle, SQL Developer) and validating the application against the database. Prepared and executed SQL queries in SQL Developer for Database verifications.
• Installing Relay Applications in Workstation and Setting up the Test environment and simulating typical overload and failure conditions.
• Analyzing the results, Defect detection, troubleshooting of faults and raising issues in Serena Web Client and following the Defect Life cycle process as defined by Confidential QA process.
• Acted as the point of contact between Development and Testers. Collaborate with appropriate resources on defects/issues and timelines to ensure timely delivery of releases.
• Attended regular client calls, weekly status with the Customer and conducted daily & weekly meeting on issue resolution, tracking, evaluate the quality of 620 Series project delivery.

Confidential, PA

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for requirements gathering for each enhancement cycle toward HMI development for maxDNA cluster feature requirements.
• Responsible for preparing and executing Functional, Installation, Regression, Stability, Performance and Automation testing.
• Working expertise on world leading maxDNA distributed control systems.
• Involved in Integration testing, System Testing, Security Testing and compatibility testing.
• Tested the application for browser compatibility using Internet Explorer (Firefox, IE 6.0, 7.0 & 8.0) and cross-browser testing using VMware.
• Assembling, installing the firmware and configuring the maxDNA hardware Environment setup and testing of maxSTATION distributed control systems.
• Responsible for testing communication protocols (PROFIBUS) and interface standards.
• Setting up test configurations, simulate overload and failure conditions on maxDPU4.
• Hands on experience in reporting tools / reports testing - Crystal Reports.
• SQL Server database validation for Web based applications. Carried out extensive Data Analysis to validate the data populated in certain fields of the reports generated.
• Worked on scripting maxWeb tool, a web-based advanced diagnostic tool covers all activities of Metso DNA nodes for both applications and hardware components.
• Analyzing the results, Defect Detection, Troubleshooting of Faults and raising issues in Team track and following the Defect Life cycle process as defined by Metso QA process.

Confidential

Network QA Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Integration and Verification activities in the CPHW subsystem.
• Planning and Reviewing of Test Suites. Developing, reviewing and executing Functional test, regression set, integration testing and User acceptance test.
• Preparation of Verification Specification doc, test suites and testing Booting Techniques.
• Preparation of the Test Environment and Installation of new builds.
• Configuring and verifying the Central Processor HW booting process using DHCP.
• Network testing on APZ Cluster boards through network protocols, including SCP, SSH, Telnet, rlogin.
• Regression testing and Load balancing on Traffic calls (MSC/BSC - station controllers).
• Testing of LAN, Wireless networks, access points and network configurations.
• Analyze, prepare, implement and verify the configuration and integration of a CPHW, MXB/EXB and APZ nodes/network /system.
• Remote Upgrade of Firmware of CPHW blade clusters and validating the CPHW & MXB/EXB HW.
• Performed firmware validation and compatibility testing of Confidential CPUB product.
• Worked on filesystem protocols NFS, pNFS, CIFS.
• Performance test using Call routing Traffic Generator (TGEN) tool, verifying the HAL and OSI layer interface calls.
• Defect Detection, reporting and tracking. Troubleshooting of Faults & Reporting of faults through a formal tool (MHWEB).
• Release handling and delivery responsibility. Meeting Quality Door criteria for every Enhancement listed in scope and feedback statement to CP08/CP09A APZ directors.

Environment: C, C++, UNIX, ENUX, Perl, Shell scripting, Sun Solaris 10.0, Wireshark, CLEAR CASE, TCL2000, Putty tool, TGEN traffic generator tool and VI editor.

Confidential

Software Developer

Responsibilities:

• Development of GUI for IOS module in VC++ and Macromedia Flash.
• Development and testing of IOS module.
• Performed functional, regression, ad-hoc, and performance testing.
• Conducted all pre-launch testing and devices that have been updated for maintenance.
• Participated in diagnosis and debugging activities with the development team.
• Worked directly in a collaborative distributive environment alongside UX designers, client developers and project management.

Environment: C++, VC++ 6.0 Using MFC, SDK/Win32 Programming, VSS, Macromedia Flash, MS-Access, Multigen Vega Prime, Rational Rose.