SUMMARY

• Over 9+years of hands onexperience in Software Quality Assurance with diversified experience inAutomated, Manual, Functional,Web - service testing of Web and Client/Server applications on Windows/Unix/iOS environment to secure a position of Software Test Engineer/ QA Analyst.
• Extensive experience in diversified fields of theSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC),specializingin Manual & Automationtesting procedure, verification, validation, reporting and creating test scripts across multiple platforms.
• Strong analytical experiencein developing detailed business level test scenarios and individual test events and scripts based on functional and business requirements.
• Experiencein developing detailed design leveltest scenarios andindividual test eventsand scripts based on multiple user groups and detailed user interface design requirements.
• Experiencein developing, reviewing and managing requirements traceability (requirements,application components,test cases,test case execution results).
• Experience inFunctional Testing, IntegrationTesting, System Testing, GUI testing, Smoke Testing, End to End Testing, Regression Testing, Positive Testing, Negative Testing, Ad-hoc Testing, Sanity Testing, Boundary Testing, and User AcceptanceTesting.
• Experiencein defining and executing test data acquisition, including productiondata set selectionandextractionandtest data generation, as well as manual data preparation.
• Experiencein developing andexecuting SQL queriesin an Oracle environment to confirm database operations performed by software applications usingOracle9g, 10g, 11g.
• UsedTOADto check SQL queries for optimal performance and scalability under real-time workloads.
• Ability to triagesoftware defectsproviding development staff with adequate information for remediation.
• ExperienceAbility to adjust priorities to multiple demands and unanticipated events as wells as adjust decisions and actions to new information.
• ExperienceAbilityto be flexible in response to changing circumstances or conditions.
• Experiencewithplanning, implementing,and testing mission critical informationsystems employing Web Services and built on Internet architecture principles.
• Extensive working knowledge of Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Microsoft Test Manager (MTM)on Visual Studio Team Foundation (VSTF) in managing product lifecycle.
• Used Rally, Bugzilla, (ALM) Quality Center,JIRA,Star Team and Tracker for defect tracking, for Test Management and reporting.
• Detailed oriented and have excellent communication (verbal/written), analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Have good sense of urgency, capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks according to deadline.
• Team playerand enjoy working independently as well as in team with equal productivity.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: HP Quality Center,Quick Test Professional (QTP), Test Director),TOAD, PVCs Tracker, JIRA, IBM Rational Robot, Clear Quest, BMC Remedy, Rational Manual Tester(RMT)

Languages: Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java, J2EE, PL/SQL, HTML, Macromedia Dream weaver, VB Script, XML, Dojo.

Operating Systems: UNIX, MS DOS, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 95, Windows 7, Windows 8.

Database: MS SQL Server 2005/2008,Oracle10g, 11g, 9i, MS Access

Microsoft Tools: MS Word, MS Excel,Power Point,MS Works, andOutlook, MS Visio, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Outlook express, IBM Lotus Note

Application Server: Web Logic, IIS, Apache, JBOSS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the systems and USPTO environments that support the operation to effectively function as the liaison between the business partners and the technical areas.
• Extensive working knowledge of Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Microsoft Test Manager (MTM)on Visual Studio Team Foundation (VSTF) in managing product lifecycle.
• Analyze new product features and business requirements to develop in depth test cases Create, manage, execute and organize functional test cases in TFS / MTM (Microsoft Test Manager)
• Extensive understanding of TFS Server Administration, TFS Build Server(Continuous integration), MS - build, TFS Client, TFS Templates, Build Controllers and Agents
• Develop verification and validation test scenarios according to established requirements and manage test scenarios in ALM/Quality Center, maintaining linkage of test scenarios to ensure adequate requirements coverage.
• Generated and implemented Test Plan, Test Cases, Test Scripts and conduct of quality assurance reviews and the development and execution of test plans and test scripts.
• Involved in Manual and Automated testing of the Front-end and Back-end application.
• Generated and implemented templates for Test Plan, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Defect Log, Test Analysis Report (TAR), etc.
• Written, executed Test cases, and documented defects in the ALM/Quality Center.
• Created traceability matrix and mapped requirements to Test Cases.
• Tracked and reported defects into ALM/Quality Center and notified management with details.
• Performed Smoke Testing to make sure all the Test Channels and Test Environment is working as desired.
• Perform web services testing through usage of XML and WSDL (SoapUI)
• Involved in backend testing by writing and executing SQL queries for SQL Server Management System.
• Performed back end testing by writing and running Mainframe by Quick Test Professional and Quality Center and schedule the execution of QTP scripts from the Quality Center to perform regression and integration testing.
• Develop functional and regression automated test solutions using HP/Mercury QTP/UFT
• Design and implement modular and reusable automated testing solutions that satisfy testing requirements.
• Analysis, design, development, and ongoing maintenance of automated tests and automation architecture performed within the established automation development processes using QTP/ Unified Functional Testing (UFT)
• Create and execute test scripts, cases, and scenarios that will validate system performance according to specifications.
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure maximum coverage is obtained through automation.

Environment: ALM/Quality Center, HP Quick Test Professional (QTP)/Unified Functional Testing (UFT), TFS, SharePoint, Mainframe, SQL Server, Windows, .NET, Web logic, J2EE, UNIX, JAVA, Profile, VBScript, HTML, SoapUI, Agile, Version One, XML.

Confidential, New York, New York

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed various requirements documents and Use Cases to prepare detailed System Test Plan
• Generated and implemented templates for Test Plan, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Defect Log, Test Analysis Report (TAR), etc.
• Wrote Test Cases for enhancement of the Vendor ManagementPortal (VMP) in Quality Center/ALM andExecuted Test cases and logged defects using Jira.
• Developand updatedUAT scripts for different Business Users with different role.
• Wrote Test Plan for different releases.
• Responsibilities includedManual GUI Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Interface Testing, End - to-End Testing,and UserAcceptance Testing.
• Updated existing scripts according to the new release to the production
• Analyzed requirementsanduser cases,certified application-specific software,performed ambiguity reviews of business requirements andfunctional specification documents
• Developed and documentedeffectivetest procedures, which effectively directed others work. Lead brainstorming sessions to identify key testing concerns and prevent insufficiently broad testing.
• Reported software mismatches to the development and testing team utilizingHP Quality Center/ALM.
• Test the application in Production, Development, UAT Environment
• Develop testdata for Regression testing andWork on system integration with other system.
• Developed, updatedandmaintainedRequirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Supported OPM Technical Release Manager (TRM) and Technical Release Lead (TRL) with daily activities to deliver a fully developed tested, application.
• Participated in defect review meetings with the team members and worked with overall team to meet project goals.
• UsedStarTeamfor version control, release of new software, tracking, updating status, uploading, storing and retrieving requirements and other documents.
• Accomplished OPM s Test and Evaluation (T&E) goals for CLOSING project through building relationship with project stakeholders, OPM Development team and the OPM Managers.

Environment: Java, HTML, SQL, Oracle 10g, TOAD, Apache, JBOSS,Agile,Quick Test Professional, Quality Center, Jira.

Confidential, New York, NY

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of the Software Design Document, Wire frames, Business Requirement, GUI specification, User Story to participate in developingtest plan,Test Cases, test data andtest scenarios.
• Generated and implemented templates forTest Plan, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Defect Log, Test Analysis Report (TAR), etc.
• Performed Functional Testing,RegressionTesting,and Integrationtesting,System testing, 508 Testing, User Accepting Testing (UAT)for each build of the applications.
• Prepared traceability matrixto ensure the adequate coverage of the test cases.
• Prepared required documentation fortesting signoffby various parties as required by the project plans.
• Debugged the test scripts, created batch tests, verified the test results and reported the defects usingQuality Center.
• Trained team membersregarding the application so that newly joined team members can come up to the speed and start working.
• Updated Test PlansandTest Casesperiodically to manage changes in requirements.
• Connected to database to Query the database usingSQLfordata verificationandvalidation.
• Performed back end testing on oracle database by writing and runningSQL queries in TOAD Integrated Quick Test ProfessionalandQuality Centerand schedule the execution of QTP scripts from the Quality Center to perform regression and integration testing.
• Tested and implemented508 compliancesusing Screen Reader tool Hi - Software for ACC Verify andJAWSsoftware to meet the customer requirements.
• Participated in QA team meetings,daily Statusmeeting,Releasemeeting,Defect Reviewmeeting,Requirement Reviewmeeting.
• Worked closely with the project team in planning, coordination and implementing QA methodology.
• Quickly learn thebusiness processesand the enabling technology associated with the client s business of shipping packages and mail pieces.
• Developed relationships with theclientand took ownership of multiple work streams.
• Proactively managed thetest data load and defect management processes after identifying that these two work streams were critical to the success of the project.

Environment: Quality Center, Oracle, SQL, Windows, .NET, Web logic, J2EE, UNIX, Clear case, clear quest. JAVA, VBScript, HTML, Iterative, XML, Serena TeamTracker, Agile.