SUMMARY

• A highly - motivated QA Analyst/Tester with 6+ years of software quality / functionality testing expertise via Manual Testing and Automation Testing for Client/Server and Web application.
• Proficient in conducting different types of testing like Functional, Integration, Performance, Regression, System, GUI, Security, Compatibility, Load/Stress, Installation, Ad-hoc and Assurance testing.
• In depth knowledge in all phases and stages of SDLC, STLC, manual testing and bug life cycle, testing with good working knowledge of testing disciplines, tasks, resources and scheduling.
• Expert in test script development and coordinating with development team to fix bug.
• Experienced in defining Testing Methodologies, Designing Test Plans and Test Cases, Test Input Data, Test Automation and defect analysis.
• Test Execution of test case based on teh user requirements and system requirements document for functional, security, performance and usability testing in black box testing.
• Identified test automation requirements and tool selection to reduce risk and cost.
• Experience in working on automation framework.
• Experience in Defect management (Tracking and Reporting), error guessing, and error seeding.
• Experience in preparing teh Test Closure Report (TCR) and testing checklist.
• TEMPHas good working knowledge of Automation tools like QTP, QC and Load Runner.
• Experience in inserting synchronization points in teh script using QTP.
• Strong Oracle and SQL Server skills for generating Automation or Manual scripts in order to perform Database testing (using DDL and DML commands) using Joins (inner and outer) and sub-queries.
• Worked on Scripting, Execution, and Reporting.
• Experience in parameterization of objects to verify teh application with multiple sets of data.
• Comprehensive understanding of Quality Center Defect Module, which supports teh entire defect lifecycle- from initial problem detection through fixing teh defect and verifying teh fix.
• Well experienced with creating GUI maps, creating data driven tests, error handling and debugging while executing automated test scripts using Quick Test Pro
• Performance testing knowledge in creating virtual users and testing load, stress, scalability testing using Load Runner.
• Part of UAT halping teh users to test in UAT environment, trained users and prepared user-training documents.
• Developing and maintaining Test Scripts, analyzing bugs and interacting with development team members in fixing teh defects.
• Gathering test results and provide testing feedback to teh Project Manager.
• Experience in working with agile management framework.
• Knowledge of Requirement Traceability Matrix.
• Experience on working different web protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, and DNS.
• Coherent interpersonal, technical, analytical and problem solving skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Methodologies: Agile/Scrum and Waterfall

Testing Tools: HP Quality Center, TFS, Quick Test Pro (QTP), Soap UI

Operating Systems: Windows /XP, UNIX, Linux, Window - vista

Scripting Languages: VBscript, HTML, XML, WSDL, SQL, and Visual Basic.

Database: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Sybase, MySQL

Database Tools: SQL Plus, TOAD, SQL Developer, SSMS

Reporting Tools: Business Objects, Cognos, MicroStrategy

Language/Scripts: VBscript, JAVA Script, C++, Visual Basic, HTML, XML, WSDL, SQL, and Visual Basic.

Defect Tools: Quality Center, Rational Clear Quest, Jira, Bugzilla

Software package: MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point, MS-Outlook

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Plano, TX

QA

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed Business requirement documents (BRD), Functional Specification Documents to prepare test cases based on test plans.
• Creation of teh Test Strategy, Test Plan, and execution schedule Uploaded Test Plan, Test Cases, Weekly Status Reports, and Issue Tracker.
• Participated in weekly Assessment Meetings with BAs, SMEs, and Developers and coordinated between Business Team, Development Team, and Testing Team.
• Wrote positive and negative test scenarios for teh testing of teh application in Quality Center
• Conducted walk thru with fellow testers and test lead to discuss possible test scenarios
• Assisted with teh database developers and java developers during teh development of some of teh features of teh application
• Communicated with test lead, business system analyst, data architect, and developers on a regular basis regarding teh enhancement of teh application
• Performed unit, integration and regression testing on teh AUT after every build
• Created and maintained test matrix and traceability matrix and used Quality Center for reporting and tracking defects
• Earned recognition for logging a remarkable number of defects and halping towards building a high-quality product
• Identified, analyzed and reported errors, defects, inconsistencies and instabilities in teh application
• Responsible for defect tracking and reporting teh defects in Quality Center and also worked closely with teh development team to ensure high quality and timely releases.
• Wrote positive and negative test scenarios for teh testing of teh application in Quality Center
• Conducted walk thru with fellow testers and test lead to discuss possible test scenarios
• Utilized ALM to write and execute test cases and for defect management system.
• Wrote SQL queries in Oracle for extracting data and validation data between source and target.
• Tested teh functionality of teh Extensions dat meets teh BRD requirements.
• Tested teh application for multiple data using QTP.

Environment: Java, Share Point, rLink, PPM, QTP, SQL Server, Web Services, ALM, MS office

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

QA/ETL

Responsibilities:

• Created Master Test Plans, Test Scripts and Estimation report based on teh business needs for Web based application as well as ETL project.
• Did analyze teh requirement and created test suite for dbMotion web based application front end testing.
• Worked in Agile environment and reports were sent to team and managers on day to day basis.
• Utilized ALM to write and execute test cases and for defect management system.
• Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT), documented in details teh defects using Quality Center.
• Wrote SQL queries in Oracle for extracting data and validation data between source and target.
• Involved in preparation of Test Matrix and RTM.
• Used ALM for defect tracking system.
• Tested teh functionality of teh Extensions dat meets teh BRD requirements.
• Dataextraction,DataMigration andDataconversion using Informatica ETL tools from application front-end with Oracle databases anddatawarehouse.
• Used Informatica Power Center Data Validation Option 9.5.1 for designing tests and ran tests to compare millions of records between source and target before loading in Data Warehouse.
• Involved in manual testing of ETL components, SQL, PL/SQL blocks.
• Involved in testing teh Member Enrolment, Eligibility Enquiry, Eligibility Response, Claim status Enquiry, Claim Status Responses and conversion of Financial Claims.
• Utilized SSRS for report testing so dat users extract, analyzed and assembled different business reports.

Environment: SQL Oracle Developer 1.5.5, MS office, XML, JAVA, SQL, QTP 11., ALM

Confidential, PA

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in analyzing system requirement and developed detailed test plans for system testing.
• Designed and developed test strategies, test plan, and test cases for web based application.
• Designed complex SQL queries for data warehouse testing. Analyzed teh mapping documents given by developer team for ETL testing.
• Monitored, maintained, and evaluated teh application’s behavior in different phase of testing.
• Conducted User Interface testing to evaluate teh user-friendliness of teh application.
• Performed security testing to keep teh completely online (customer access system) process secured.
• Involved in regression testing by reviewing source code after each build.
• Performed functional and system testing to ensure it against given requirement.
• Worked in a team for data migration from legacy system to current system.
• Identified teh product related bugs and prepared reports and graphs using QC.
• Identified priority and severity of teh defect identified.
• Analyzed throughput, response time, hit per second, transaction summary etc.
• Participated in meetings and reviews to evaluate documents, plans, code, risk, specifications, and approval process for project deliverables within deadlines.
• Perform Load, soak, and stress testing to analyze teh performance of teh system under load.
• Interacted with developers and users to resolved critical and major bugs.
• Performed Functional, Integration, UAT and System testing on teh application.

Environment: Load Runner, QTP, QC, Windows Vista/ XP, SQL, HTML, HPQC, Informatica

Confidential, NJ

QA Analysts

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for documentation and developing Data Validation Rules for our metrics based on teh business needs data requirements and processes.
• Worked on HIPPA Transactions and Code Sets Standards such as 837/835, 270/271, 276/277 transactions.
• Worked on 837 (Institutional, Dental, and Professional), 835, 270/271, 276/277, 820, and 277U transactions with TSO, ISPF, and File Aid.
• Tested interfaces and ANSI X12 /EDI Version 4010/5010 transaction for 270, 271, 276, 277, 278, 837P, 837I, 837D, 834, TA1, 997 and 824 BRR.
• Involved in complete integration testing and regression testing.
• Analyzed and plan data using reports and graphs generated in Mercury Quality Center.
• Conducted system, integrated and regression testing to teh application.
• Performed Sanity and Smoke testing on teh application manually
• Wrote and enhanced test cases and test scripts to meet new functional requirements as per teh new business requirements.
• Done extensive data analysis and converted teh full logic to plain SQL codes and put it in data selection strategy document
• Developed and executed test cases, test scenarios and followed up defects using Quality Center
• Performed data driven test by pumping different sets of data
• Tested teh EDI interfaces and X12/ EDI transactions (270, 271, 835 and 837).
• Involved in validation of data on mainframes (DB2)
• Responsible for loading Inbound NPI and Outbound NPI
• Responsible for preparing teh test file for 837 with PPN/Tax ID and NPI and validating teh 835 with correct Outbound NPI.
• Queried teh IMS/DB2 database in Mainframe for teh proper validation of teh claims into teh Database.

Environment: Mercury Quality Center, Oracle, Web Sphere, UNIX, Sybase, Clarity, VB script, web logic, crystal reports, ANSI X12, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Lotus Notes, HIPPA, EDI, UML, MS office, Windows XP/2000, Java/J2EE.

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Developed, implemented, and maintained manual testing methodologies and systems to ensure teh accuracy and stability of software application.
• Ensured QA processes are implemented throughout SDLC.
• Prepared and executed Test Cases, Test Scripts for core functions.
• Involved in Functional, System, UI, and Regression testing.
• Experienced in defect tracking and reporting.
• Enhanced and modified teh scripts according to teh test case scenarios.
• Created database tables, add, modify, and solve queries using SQL.
• Performed GUI testing, integration and security testing.
• Responsible for finding out teh defects from teh application and programs.
• Categorized bugs based on teh severity and priority and generate reports.
• Participated in weekly/monthly QA meetings.
• Involved in testing new functionalities based on Test Case and coordinate with development team in fixing teh issues.

Environment: SQL, IE 6, Bugzilla, Windows’ 98