SUMMARY

• Working as a Senior Consultant in Polaris and having diverse experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance with expertise in Data Warehouse testing, Performance Testing, and Test Management processes.
• Over 8+ years of experience in Software Testing/Quality Assurance with significant knowledge in different phases of SDLC like System Analysis, Coding and User Documentation.
• Well versed in ETL Data Warehouse testing, including backend and front end Business Intelligence reporting.
• Experienced in Micro Strategy Reporting tool Ver. 8 and Ver.9 testing and ETL Data warehousing testing.
• Well versed in SQL and DB2 queries w.r.t Data Warehouse testing
• Experienced in Business Intelligent tools and SQL scripting
• Excellent understanding of full Software Development Life Cycle & Extensive knowledge and experience in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Expertise in Performance testing of web applications, Data Warehouse applications.
• Proficient in analyzing Business/ System Requirement documents and experience in testing Windows environments.
• Experienced in UNIX Shell Scripting and UNIX OS Concepts
• Well versed with both Black - box, White-box and Grey box testing approaches
• Experienced in testing of Web Applications, Software products using web server and client/server technologies.
• Well versed with SEI CMM/Levels practices, Configuration Management and Release.
• Experience in all stages of testing namely GUI testing, Functional testing, Performance testing, Integration testing, User Acceptance testing and Compatibility testing manually as well as using automated test tools.
• Extensive experience in using Quality Center for Test Management process and Administration..
• Demonstrated ability to multi task, coordination with the Testing Teams and the Stakeholders, strong interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and adherence to firm and US IT standard operating procedures.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: Load Runner, Performance Center, QTP

Languages: Java/J2EE, UNIX, PL/SQL, HTML, XML

Scripting Languages: VB Script, Java Script.

Databases: DB2, Oracle 9i, Oracle10g, My Sql, SQL Server, TSQL

Defect Tracking Tools: Quality Center, ALM

Operating Systems: MS-Windows (Vista, XP, 2K, NT), UNIX

Other Tools: Micro Strategy, MS Office Suite.

SCM Tool: VSS 6.0.

Protocols: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP/HTML, SMTP.

Other Software: Extra Persona Client (Main Frame Client), MS-Office, Toad, Squirrel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Lockport, NY

Test Architect

Responsibilities:

• Initially involved in carrying end to end planning and execution of Performance test for FN Commercial and Retail Lending applications, online banking and statements
• Coordinating with application architects and integration teams on developing strategies for performance testing, failover testing and testing in multiple and multi vendor environments
• Monitoring and identifying the performance bottlenecks by performing deep analysis of the application and system metrics
• Currently working on establishment of Performance Center of Excellence (PCoE) that would drive the initiation, engagement, implementation and execution of the performance testing process at the FN org wide level.

Environment: /Tools: Load Runner, Site Scope, HP Diagnostics, SAR, NMON, Perceiver and system monitoring tools

Confidential, Columbus, Ohio

Senior Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the development team and the business to strategize Test Plan for ETL applications which includes appropriate work load distributions and service level agreements
• ETL Data Warehousing and backend testing using SQL and ETL File validations.
• Developing and executing Performance Test strategies for ETL processes using Jmeter, Load Runner for automated performance test suite
• Monitoring and identifying the performance bottlenecks by performing deep analysis of the application and system metrics

Environment: /Tools: Quality Center 10.0, Micro Strategy 8.0 and 9.0, Load Runner, Performance Center, ETL, Data warehousing, Toad client, NMON, Perceiver and system monitoring tools

Confidential, New Jersey

Test Lead and Onshore Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Played the role of onshore coordinator /Test Lead for the offshore team for ETL and front end reporting testing.
• Playing a role of SME in terms of projects and enhancements in the Micro Strategy and mentoring the team.
• Working on Micro Strategy projects involving validation of the Reports and Dashboards.
• ETL Data Warehousing and backend testing using SQL and ETL File validations.
• Performance Testing of the Micro strategy Reporting tool
• Working with the multivendor onshore team and involved in the Test Life cycle and Quality management
• Defect Tracking and Defect Management.
• Involved in major releases of the CTS Commercial Cards program to Citi Customers across the globe in NA,EMEA and APAC regions

Environment: /Tools: Quality Center 10.0, Micro Strategy 8.0 and 9.0, Load Runner, Performance Center, ETL, Data warehousing, Toad client

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a Test Lead/Analyst from offshore and supervising the entire project executions.
• Interacted with Business Analysts and other end users to resolve user requirements issues.
• Reviewed the User Requirements Document and prepared a detailed Test Plan and Task Allocation Plans
• Participated in use case meetings to determine the end user requirements.
• Created and developed individual test cases from functional specifications.
• ETL Data Warehousing and backend testing using SQL and ETL File validations.
• Performed GUI, Functional, Integration testing for Data Warehouse applications
• Responsible for development, documentation, and maintenance of the SIT/UAT test scripts in Quality Center.
• Review to ensure System/Integration test cases appropriately translate and map to requirements.
• Defect Tracking and Defect Management..
• Training and preparing a team of 4 for executing the project deliverables from Offshore.
• Created many KM documents, step-by-step guide and quality documents to train the new members in the project and help them in better understanding of the application.

Environment: /Tools:Quality Center, Load Runner, QTP, Mainframe EP client, ETL, Data warehousing, Toad client