OBJECTIVE:

• Successful Software Test Engineer specializing in Software Quality Assurance including Functional and Automated Testing, Test Documentation utilizing HP Products throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle, seeking a permanent or consulting position with a promising, prestigious organization the value of diverse technical acumen and professional skills.

SUMMARY

• 6+ Years experience in Information Technology with focus on Software Quality Assurance by testing Client/Server and Web Based Applications using manual and automated testing tools.
• Extensive Knowledge in Quality Assurance methodologies and strategies with better understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Excellent in Business Process Identification. Project experience includes customer and user interactions.
• Ability to create and execute test plans and scripts that will determine optimal application performance according to specifications.
• Hands on experience in testing the Software for Compatibility, User Acceptance, Functional Verification, Performance, Stress, Regression etc.
• Experience in reviewing technical documents and making recommendations.
• Prepared and executed applications Test Plan, Test Cases, Test Scenarios and Test Scripts.
• Expert in using automated and manual testing tools like HP Quick Test Pro, Load Runner, Test Director/Quality Center, IBM Rational Clear Quest.
• Working experience in RDBMS like Oracle, SQL Server, MS Access.
• Proficient in applying quality assurance on multi - platform applications including Windows, UNIX operating systems.
• Strong SQL noledge and ability to write complex queries.
• Proven data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities.
• Organized, attention to detail, self motivation, employer dedication and ability to prioritize along critical path, meet projects milestone and deliverable dates.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written verbal communication skills and along with the proven ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Involved in implementing CMM/CMMI in real time projects.
• Ability to understand business drivers, quality risks, and tradeoffs with the ability to propose risk mitigation approaches to meet the business need.
• Possess high energy and an enthusiastic attitude, desire for continued learning and a willingness to take on difficult challenges, above all a quick learning ability.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: HP Quick Test Pro, Load Runner.

Web: HTML, DHTML, Java Script, IIS.

Network: LAN Installation, Work Station.

Languages: C, C++, PL/SQL, Visual Basic, Java.

Databases: MS Access, Oracle, SQL Server.

Defect Tracking Tools: Test Director, Quality Center/ALM, IBM Rational Clear Quest

Communications: TCP/IP, FTP.

Hardware: Servers, PC/Laptop Assembling, System Setup/Installation Trouble Shooting.

Operating Systems: MS DOS, Windows XP/2000/NT/Millenium/98/95, UNIX.

Software: MS Office Suites, Macromedia Flash, Adobe, IllustratorPC Anywhere, Norton Utilities, Antivirus software, OutlookLotus Notes, MS Visio.

Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Long Island City, New York

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Created and maintained Project Plan, Test Plan, overall Test Strategy document, Test Scripts and Issue Management.
• Provided a Traceability Matrix across testing assets like Business Requirements, Test Plan, Test Cases and Defect log to the Users.
• Developed Test Scenarios and wrote Test Cases for them based on Requirement Document, User Stories etc.
• Responsible for developing Manual test cases in HP Quality Center and executing tests according to Software Test Processes and Procedures.
• Managed test activities by executing the Test Cases using Quality Center.
• Reported bugs using Quality Center and worked closely with Development Team for the closure of these bugs before release.
• Performed various types of testing including GUI, Functional, Regression, Integration, System, UAT and Configuration testing.
• Worked with QTP and Quality Center to create, manage and execute test sets and Co-ordinate Test activities with Manual/Automation implementations in Quality Center and QTP.
• Used QTP to capture, verify and replay user interaction-s automatically to identify defects.
• Conducted Automation functionality and Regression testing for each build and version using QTP.
• Conducted Data-Driven Testing using Parameterization in QTP.
• Developed Keyword Driven automation framework and also developed Re-usable functions using QTP.
• Developed and enhanced VB Script in Quick Test Pro to add Checkpoints, Parameterized data etc.
• Developed Test Scripts and analyzed the results in various stages of the application including Integration, Regression, Functional and Acceptance testing using QTP.
• Defined the Various Keywords and Functions used in the Framework using QTP; created accordingly Folder Structure with the Automation framework.
• Involved in Keyword Driven and Data Driven automation framework demonstrations to all the stakeholders.
• Created and executed SQL queries for backend testing and participated in User Acceptance Testing.
• Participated in bug review meetings on behalf of the QA Onshore/Offshore team.
• Conducted Regular Status Meetings with the team to discuss on work assignments, task evaluation, address any open issues and concerns.

Environment: ALM/Quality Center, QTP, Oracle, SQL, SQL Server, PL/SQL, HTML, Java, .NET, UNIX, Windows, MS Office.

Confidential, Manhattan, NY

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Created Test Cases; interacted with various departments to formulate and report Tests Results.
• Created Test Cases in Excel based on Requirement Document, Functional Specification, Use Case Document, and Prototype.
• Performed both Manual and Automated testing.
• Developed script and scheduled to integrate Outlook mails information with Quality Center through Quality Center API.
• Used Quality Center to report defects and test results.
• Created Custom Functions, Modular Tests, Dictionary Objects, Keyword Driven frameworks using VB Scripts in QTP.
• Actively developed Automation Framework like structured, keyword driven & data-driven framework with QTP.
• Used Share Drive to upload test cases for review. After finalizing the Test Cases, uploaded in SharePoint.
• Extensively using PL/SQL Queries to perform Back End Testing for Oracle databases.
• Involved in developing scripts using Descriptive Programming in Quick Test Professional.
• Developed Automation scripts with Data Driven, Parameterization and Regular Expressions.
• Defined and implemented test (verification and validation) practices, standards, and processes as they apply to test automation.
• Created APS Scan / Web Application Security Scan script for New User.
• Created LR Scripts once IBM Portal established and created scenarios, run Load Test using Load Runner.
• Created BAC Script using Load Runner to monitor the System Performance.
• Used Load Runner to check the source of Performance delay, Network or client delays, CPU Performance, and Input and output delays.
• Created Virtual User Scripts, defined User Behavior, ran Load Test Scenario, monitored the Performance, Analyzing Results using Load Runner.
• Created and ensured high-quality Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Cases, Requirement Traceability Matrix and Test Summary Report.
• Performed code review, integration testing, ad hoc testing, internal verification and acceptance testing through out the system development life cycle.
• Developed matrix of contemporary technology list that used to the business areas supported and addressed testing requirements with high quality, timeliness, and cost-justified testing solutions.
• Reviewed Project Plan and provided feedback to Project Manager.
• Participated in weekly meeting and discussed modification request with management team.

Environment: Windows, Quick Test Professional, Load Runner, Quality Center, IBM Rational Clear Quest, HTML, UNIX, C++, Java, JavaScript, .NET, SQL, Oracle, Web Logic.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Software Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed Manual and Functional testing to test the functionality of the modules.
• Performed functional decomposition of requirements for developing test cases.
• Generated Test cases and traced them to the relevant use cases.
• Worked with Users and Business Analysts to define and design test scenarios and test data.
• Ensured that testing activities allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify existing or potential issues.
• Worked with the QA Manager in developing Responsibility Matrices for the Team Members periodically.
• Developed VB scripts for automating the testing procedure using QuickTest Pro.
• Developed Automation Framework like Data Driven, Keyword Driven and Modularity Driven in QTP.
• Developed Descriptive Programming, Environmental Variables, Startup Script, Driver Script, and Utility Functions in QTP.
• Wrote SQL queries to test Data Integrity, Referential Integrity and performed Database Testing for the Application.
• Created SQL scripts for back end testing.
• Designed Performance test scenarios and VUGen Scripts using LoadRunner, ran Stress test, analyzed the results.
• Conducted Load, Stress and Reliability testing on Website’s workflows to identify and report performance bottlenecks.
• 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.
• Used Quality Center as the test repository and used it for executing the test cases and scripts and logging & generating various reports and graphs for further analysis.
• Maintained Test Matrix for the latest test results information.
• Created detailed periodic status reports for senior management to keep them posted on the progress of implementation.
• Used Quality Center for bug tracking and reporting, also followed up with the development team to verify bug fixes and update bug status.
• Attended periodic meetings, teleconferences and led discussions on problem resolution.
• Participated in the development of User Manuals for customers.
• Communicated test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.

Environment: Windows, UNIX, C++, Java, JavaScript, .NET, SQL, Oracle, TOAD, WebLogic, QuickTestPro, LoadRunner, Quality Center, DOORS.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Software QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed Test plans based on quality assurance guidelines.
• Manually performed Functional, Integration, UAT and End-to-end testing of the application.
• Verified the data dumps to ensure the data is properly transmitted to the backend Oracle database.
• Actively involved in defining and designing Test methodology, converting the user requirements to test cases. Also converting all the use cases and functional requirements into test cases.
• Developed automated scripts for Functional and Regression testing using QuickTest Pro.
• Developed Automated Script to execute the Batch Testing upon certain Interval.
• Wrote VB Script, developed Custom Functions, Dictionary Objects, used Descriptive Programming by QTP automation tool and executed test scripts.
• Modified the Automated QTP Scripts for regular release screen changes and to support regular functional changes.
• Parameterized QTP scripts for use with varied, controlled test input values (runtime-generated, user-defined, or from data sources).
• Created regression test plan and procedures for different interfaces to test complete (web and client/server) application with huge test data.
• Maintained and analyzed large volume of regression test results.
• Developed test cases and test scripts for Functionality and Regression testing of web application using QTP.
• Handled non exceptions in the test scripts using QTP Recovery Scenario Manager.
• Responsible for documenting the Test Report and Test Cases for the project.
• Conducted test plan & test case review to ensure adequate code coverage.
• Involved in generating test plan, test cases and executing test cases using TestDirector.
• Used TestDirector to track bugs and generate reports.
• Interacted with developers to follow up on Opened Bugs.
• Reported testing status to management on weekly basis.

Environment: TestDirector, QuickTestPro, Linux, WebLogic, SOAP, Windows, C++, VB Script, Java Script, Oracle, SQL, and PL/SQL.