SUMMARY

• More than 6 years of experience in both Manual and Automated testing of Client - Server and Web-based applications with focus on Quality Assurance Analyst/Engineer/Tester.
• Detailed knowledge of various phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with emphasis on the Test and Requirements gathering phases in Agile, V-model and Waterfall.
• Experienced in front-end, back-End and compatibility testing in multi-tier client/server, web based and SOA applications in various business domains.
• Experienced in analyzing Business requirement specification and System Requirements specification, and involving in designing, developing and executing Test Strategies, Test Plans and Test Cases.
• Strong knowledge in different testing technique like Smoke, Integration, Regression, System, Security Testing, ad hoc and UAT test.
• Experienced in all phases of QA Life cycle, including Test Design, Development, and Implementation of the entire QA process and documentation of Test Cases, Requirements Traceability and Defect reports.
• Extensively involved in Black box, Grey box, functional and data driven testing using testing techniques.
• Experienced in ALM/Quality Center administration and customization.
• Experienced in managing user access, tracking requests and inspecting the work performed each day for compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Performed Back end testing by writing SQL statements like Join, Inner Joins, Outer joins and Self Joins using different client like TOAD, SQL Developer from Oracle.
• Extensively used SQL statements to pool the Production data from Oracle tables.
• Experienced in using the automated and manual testing tools such as UFT/QTP, QC/ALM.
• Experienced in creating Data driven and Keyword driven framework using QTP/UFT, VBScript.
• Actively involved in conducting various tests such as functional, regression, integration, system testing, maintenance and User Acceptance testing.
• Experienced in developing and presenting training materials.
• Experienced in testing Web applications with comprehensive knowledge of browsers/OS.
• Proven problem solver and a leader with ability to multi-task and ability to handle different types of clients.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Shown flexibility, quick learner, proactive attitude and an amazing team player.
• Very Strong Analytical Skills, Financial Domain Skills, Technical Skills, Communication Skills and Interpersonal Skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: HP ALM, HP Quality Center, HP QuickTest Pro, Selenium, ALM, UFT, JIRA

Programming Language: VBScript, Java, XML, HTML, DHTML, T-SQL, SQL, VB Script, JavaScript, C/C++, C#

Data Base: Oracle, SQL Server, MYSQL

Operating System: Windows, Linux/Unix

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Washington, D.C.

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved inBusiness Requirements and FunctionalRequirementsgathering, reviewing process.
• Understood and analyzed available business requirements and functional requirements specification document.
• Reviewed the proposed model with the Subject Matter Experts from business, Quality Assurance (QA) and IT departments.
• Worked closely with Business Analysts and Developers to fill the gaps in the requirements.
• Participated in the bug review meetings, updated requirement document as per business user feedback and change in functionality of the application.
• Studied and assessed the clients systems and business processes.
• Involved in Agile (Scrum) methodology while implementing the above projects.
• Developed and Implemented automation using UFT and ALM.
• Used ALM for maintaining the Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Execution, Defect management, Bug Reporting.
• Used ALM to track, report, and manage defect throughout the test cycle and attended Defect Status Meeting on daily basis during testing cycle.
• Worked on ALM to log defects and track resolution till the closing of defect after retesting.
• Performed database testing of the application using SQL queries.
• Wrote SQL queries for backend testing to extract data from tables.
• Designed & Developed data driven framework using UFT.
• Used VB Script & Descriptive programming to develop Data Driven Framework in UFT.
• Developed and executed automated scripts using UFT for Functionality and Regression testing.
• Managed objects in Object repository, Parameterized tests in Global and Local Data Tables and reused actions using UFT.
• Performed Functional and Regression Testing using UFT and used Standard, Text, Bitmap, Table and Database check points.
• Programmed and enhanced scripts using library functions, conditional statements using VB Scripting.
• Designed and implemented Hybrid Driven Framework usingUFTfor Functional and Regression test Automation.
• Worked in executing and analyzing various queries and creating reports.
• Supported in creating test cases to check the functionality of the enhanced application and performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Ensured the execution of UAT test cases and documentation of test results.
• Provided UAT testing status information to the quality assurance lead, project manager, and various business stakeholders.
• Developed timelines for project delivery and managed project

Environment: UFT, ALM, JAVA, JSP, SQL, Oracle, windows, Jira.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in analyzing business requirements and preparing Test Plans based on User Requirement Document (URD) and prepared the Test Scenarios, Test Cases using Test Director.
• Coordinated with the QA Manager, business analysts and developers on requirement issues.
• Wrote test cases to test the mappings and workflows and analyzed the cache assigned.
• Responsible for checking the reports with real time test data and for accuracy.
• Prepared Automation standards document and Created Functions for reusable purpose.
• Used Quality Center to store and maintain the Test Repository and Document Generation.
• Used Quality Center for defect tracking and reporting.
• Performed Backend testing by running SQL Queries.
• UsedSQLfor database testing and management reporting.
• Created test cases and automated them for the purpose of regression testing and functional testing with check points using Quick Test Professional.
• Used Parameterization for using various data to test the application using QTP.
• Prepared Automation frame work using QTP for future releases.
• Developed Functional, Navigational, and User Acceptance (UAT) testing.
• Consistently completed assigned tasks and deliverables on schedule and reports.
• Coordinated UAT with business users.
• Participated in project meetings, QA status meetings and release meetings.

Environment: Oracle, Windows, HTML, Java, Java Script, ASP.NET, Quick Test-Pro, MS Office.

Confidential, Foster City, CA

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Developed test cases and test scripts for both Manual and Automated testing based on functional specifications and design documents.
• Participated in creating requirements traceability matrices, and test plans.
• Provided clear concise feedback to Development team on recurring errors both on an individual and team basis.
• Worked closely with users and program developers to ensure that the application development met the user expectations.
• Worked with Quality Center to trace the requirements, write the Test Cases, execute the Test Sets in the test lab and track the Defects logged in the defects module.
• Used Quality Center to house all test documentation and reported/tracked all issues and defects.
• Provided back end testing for database auditing and data validation using SQL scripts.
• Used the automation tool QTP for Functional and Regression Testing.
• Performed System, Integration, Functional, and Regression testing of new/revised applications using Quick Test Pro.
• Improved the flexibility of the tests by parameterizing the entire test, inserted checkpoints, and used watch lists to monitor variables in the Test Script.
• Involved in performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Participated in enhancement meetings focused on making the product more effective in real time scenario.
• Played a major part in testing and timely delivery of the product.

Environment: Quick Test Pro, Quality Center, Windows, Java/J2EE, SQL, MS Office, Jira.