SUMMARY

• Lead QA Analyst with about 8 yrs of diverse experience in managing Functional and Automation, SOAP UI web service, Mobile and Business Intelligence including Database/DW, Integration, functional, Regression Testing of Client/Server and Web based Applications projects. Experience working with IT, Mortgage, Health Care and Finance companies.
• Experience in working in Agile - scrum methodology having understanding of QA process in agile environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodology, design and implementation of QA processes, database manipulation, ETL process and SOAP UI integration process testing.
• Well versed with Mobile and network testing using apple and android simulators. An innovative, hardworking and experienced professional who can assess business priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously in lead roles involving offshore coordination.
• Possess excellent communication skills and an ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Full life cycle Software Development experience: Requirements, Analysis/Design and Testing.
• Experience interacting with higher level of management to plan and accomplish project goals and deadlines.
• Experience in Managing and Tracking Project Executions providing test Estimations, resource Planning / Capacity Planning, Solution / Test Strategy, Performed offshore coordination, supported client testing and answered client queries and review Weekly Reports.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile & Scrum development environment, multiple web browsers, and automated testing suites.
• Well versed in software debugging, load performance testing and JavaScript.
• Lead efforts for SOAP UI web service integration testing and define the testing criteria for the team
• Vast experience in reviewing test plan, test-cases, test-scripts, business diagrams and data flows.
• Experience in Data ware house ETL using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Comprehensive knowledge of agile software development cycle, white box testing, and web based application testing
• Managing Data-Driven Testing, Parameterize Data, and Synchronizing the Test Run using HP QTP.
• Expertise in Mobile test process using Apple and Android simulators.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on different platforms and have good experience with IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Experience in preparing defects metrics according to priority.
• Formulating Test Strategy based on the Design Document and User Requirement Document.
• Expertise in leading and supporting black box and Database Manipulations using SQL.
• Experience in managing and reviewing all phases of Quality Assurance Life Cycle.
• Fast learner with an ability to grasp the technicalities in short time.
• Goal oriented with organizational and communication skills.
• Trained resources across board and help them getting them up to speed.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

QA Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Strategized project scoping and specifications documents, to clearly communicate the project roadmap
• Managed complete Software testing of product life cycle - business cases, requirements, specifications, user interface, enhancements, and end-of-life of the product.
• Coordinate and directed work of employees and outside contractors to meet deadlines, budgets, and client demand.
• Working as with Business, QA and Development teams for major releases, recreation of customer issues, subsequent patch testing and successful release of patches and service packs to clients.
• Take lead efforts for Business Intelligence Microstartegy 9.0integration, ODS, integration (Business Intelligence application), create test strategy in accordance with business and plan out & manage effort and time required to meet the tight deadline in agile environment.
• Analyze ETL results, perform SQL validation for data comparison and report validation.
• Review business requirements and specifications/test cases for consistency in quality standards and preparation for testing.
• Expertise in Mobile test process and managing testing using Electric plum mobile simulator Lite v1.0 (Apple) and Android SDK simulators
• Assess automation scope for projects and work on the effort estimates for both functional and regression tests.
• Perform the tasks of validating software by defining automated testing components using QTP and ALM.
• Responsible for managing efforts for mobile testing using Apple and Android simulators.
• Lead efforts for SOAP UI web service integration testing and define the testing criteria for the team. Develop test scenarios using XML for SOAP UI, execute and verify the response. Also trained the resources for testing SOUP UI and Servicemart concepts.
• Responsible for running SSIS package and data import & export jobs using SQL Management Studio.
• Record and track issues/defects; follow-through with fix resolution and validation.
• Work closely with the business and development groups from conception to completion of multiple simultaneous projects.
• Performed Integration testing after each story completion identifying all the integration points.
• Involved in cross browser compatibility testing of application.
• Prepared regression suites for final regression at the end of Sprint.
• Interacted with developers on daily basis for requirement analysis and requirement gathering, design review, testing, bug review and documentation for application developed in agile process with frequent changing requirements and features set.
• Proactively came up with innovative methods to improve software quality, test coverage efficiency and regression coverage.
• Actively responded to the customer issues which were escalated to QA in situations where the customers were not familiar with the new application

Environment: SQL Management studio 2008, SSIS, MS-Visio, Windows XP, XML, .Net3.5, MS-Office, Quality Center 9.0, MSTR 9.0, MKS, SoapUI 4.5.

Confidential

Lead Agile Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Strategized project scoping and specifications documents, to clearly communicate the project roadmap
• Take lead efforts for MSTR 9.0integration, ODS, VI- integration (Business Intelligence application), create test strategy in accordance with business and plan out & manage effort and time required to meet the tight deadline.
• Analyze test results, perform SQL validation for data comparison and report validation.
• Review business requirements and specifications for consistency in quality standards and preparation for testing.
• Coordinate and directed work of employees and outside contractors to meet deadlines, budgets, and client demand.
• Lead efforts for SOAP UI web service integration testing and define the testing criteria for the team
• Develop, maintained and executed automation and NIT scripts in selenium and QTP for both functional and regression tests.
• Responsible for running SSIS package and data import & export jobs using SQL Management Studio.
• Record and track issues/defects; follow-through with fix resolution and validation.
• Work closely with the business and development groups from conception to completion of multiple simultaneous projects.

Environment: SQL Management studio 2008, SSIS, MS-Visio, Windows XP, XML, .Net3.5, MS-Office, Quality Center 9.0, MSTR 9.0, MKS

Confidential

Sr. Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed the Requirements Document, System Design and prepare Test Strategy.
• Developed test plans and test cases and reviewed.
• Wrote SQL Statements to compare the data and verify the data integrity.
• Created test plans and scripts from functional specifications.
• Executed the test case and evaluated the test results as per the expected results documented in the test plan.
• Performed Database, Integration testing and Regression testing.

Environment: SQL Management studio 2008, SSIS, MS-Visio, Windows XP, XML, .Net3.5, MS-Office, JIRA

Confidential

QA DW Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Test ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services.
• Define testing points and validate test process flow
• Managed all loading processes and data transformation.
• Validate ETL loading of staging tables included net change processing and test ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services
• Review Data stage code sequences with developer to validate approaches.
• Unit Test Business Rules for intended impact and validate data results against current production results using complex SQL queries.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts (ETL processes)
• Experience with creating test cases to test report formats, report data, reconciling data across multiple reports, ETL workflow process testing
• Develop detailed testing estimates and timelines for execution of manual and automated test cases /scripts and validate resolution of identified defects.
• Create test plans and test cases as they relate to testing project requirements to ensure the overall quality of software delivered.

Environment: SQL Management studio 2008, SSIS, MS-Visio, SSAS, Windows XP, XML, .Net3.5, ColdFusion

Confidential, LA

Responsibilities:

• Review Business Requirement Documents and the Software Technical Specification.
• Responsible for Developing test strategy and Test plan.
• Analyzing business needs user requirements and specifications, formulating changes and testing the changes to make sure the application is adhering to business standards.
• Perform Grey box, black box functional, system and Integration testing on Vista, XP and Win7 in international environment setting.
• Troubleshooting complex software issues and suggesting best possible resolution.
• Responsible for regression testing for service pack and verifying NCR’s
• Perform database validation testing, using SQL Express Management Studio 2008.
• Handling testing efforts for different configuration Platform set-ups on both Win XP and Win7 Platform.
• Develop test cases using automation testing tool such as QTP 9.1.
• Inserted Bitmap and Text checkpoints where needed, to compare the current behavior of the application using Quick Test Pro (QTP).
• Parameterized the fixed values in checkpoint statements, created data tables for the parameters and wrote functions for the parameters to read new data from the table upon each iteration - Performed Data-driven testing using Quick Test Pro

Environment: Win 7, TFS, SQL Management studio 2008, MS Visio, SSAS, Windows XP, Win7 and Vista

Confidential, San Diego

Senior Software Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Track problems/bugs and fixes. Report bugs, create and provide metrics on bugs, resolution turnaround and testing processes, including test cycle times. Define and execute testing strategies. Work with developers to define software validation, write/maintain test plans, test cases and perform functional and regression testing. Work with developers and other cross function teams to update the closing docs and make sure that the requirements are in sync with the changes made.
• Create and execute test case documentation based on project requirement documentation and design documentation.
• Coordinating FATS automation and running FATS automation script for TTD for MAC.
• Responsible for functional, regression and integration testing of all the SKU's of TTD.
• Develop test plans and test cases to support validation of design specifications and Contribute to automation of product testing
• Handled testing efforts for different configuration Platform set - ups on both Mac and Windows Platform.
• Tested TurboTax content across all SKU s for functionality and accuracy.
• Participated in controlled usability studies to evaluate end user experiences, expectations, and results.
• Created test plans, use cases, and test cases for specific Federal and State tax forms.
• Utilized tools such as Mercury Quality Center (Test Director) and Quick Base.
• Execute end to end testing with an emphasis on electronic filing a return and customer experience.

Environment: Win 7, Test Track, .Net, SQL Server, Quick Base, Windows XP, Mac 10.5, 10.6 and snow leopard

Confidential

Lead Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Managed complete product life cycle - business cases, requirements, specifications, user interface, implementation planning, enhancements, and end-of-life of the product.
• Plan and prioritize test efforts and resolution of defects based on trade-off between severity of defect and change impact to committed release and delivery dates.
• Tested LINUX based projects for Med Systems.
• Ensured quality efficient products through identification of defects, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies through product cycle.
• Led the design, execution and analysis of test strategies and plans for various projects.
• Priority setting, project monitoring and status review with client on a periodic basis.
• Managing the onsite testing and co-ordination with off-shore development team for ensuring timely delivery and implementation support.
• Planned and implemented test hardware and software environments for the execution of the test cased.
• Performed automated software validation using parasoft SOA test tool.
• Actively involved in root cause analysis sprint meetings, briefings and scheduled internal audits.
• Analyzed system requirements and developed detailed Pre-Approved Test Plans (PTP) and Test Protocols for System Testing using Quality Center.
• Performed performance testing, system end to end and UAT using inhouse tools.
• Designed testing approach including test artifact and test data management.
• Meticulous attention to detail with all phases of testing including data preparation, test case design, test execution and analysis of test results.
• Worked with project managers to develop resource allocations and plan for the quality assurance parts of the development schedule and advise management proactively of any steps required to mitigate project/delivery risks during the execution phase.
• Involved in setup and maintenance of the lab which includes hardware configuration, image installation of client and server using ImageNow 6.2, build installation, upgrading the database using conversion utility, and updating the system and the devices with monthly MS patches.
• Define and document QA testing Methodology using FDA guidelines and implement Best Practices.
• Build verification for customized versions of the product.
• Involved in Preparation of Risk Analysis, Test data and Traceability Matrix.
• Performing backup and rebuilding the entire database.
• Worked with developers and other cross function teams to update the closing docs and make sure that the requirements are in sync with the changes made.
• Communicate project status, risks and mitigation strategies to managers.
• Responsible for attending Core team meetings and discussing the issues to find the best possible solution.
• Mentor others to ensure understanding with other SQE Engineers and lead initiatives to automate testing, reduce test cycles.

Environment: XML, VB.Net, SQL Server 2005,LINUX, Sybase, Test Tracker, Windows XP, Windows Server 2000, Data Agent testing tool 1.0, PVCS Tracker.

Confidential, CA

Sr. Software Quality Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created test plans and scripts from functional specifications.
• Logged the defect in Seapine with the steps to reproduce and history in Seapine.
• Executed the test case and evaluated the test results as per the expected results documented in the test plan.
• Performed User Acceptance testing, smoke testing, Integration testing and Regression testing.
• Developed tesplans and test cases and reviewing them.
• Tested the designer module for reporting structure.
• Interacted with Business analyst, developers and team members to ensure delivery of a Quality product on time
• Wrote SQL Statements to verify the data integrity.
• Performed OQ, PQ and IQ for testing the application.
• Organized the scripts in Team system and VSS.
• Involved in weekly updates with the training, test Matrices and automation Testing.
• Executing the test scripts using automation tool - Quick test Pro.
• Helped QA manager standardize document format to ensure that consistency is achieved.
• Defined the test cases for the new functionality of Archive Export.

Environment: XML, VB.Net, SQL Server 2005, Seapine, SnagIT, MS Office, QTP.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for unifying and integrate disparate data and processes through SAP - HR employee database and resolved configuration and functional business issues across various HR modules primarily Payroll and P&A using SAP R3.
• Performed requirement gathering and analysis of various projects and designed and developed user-interface for major Modules, of the project. Monitored creation and execution of test cases in various projects, bug finding and their recording in Excel files & tracking of Quality related tasks in various processes.
• Involved in managing and deployment of Hiring Management Process and also served as escalation point for system and troubleshooting issues.
• Analyzed and prepared reports regarding the emerging trends in the information technology field and determine the areas of concentration. Also responsible for handling HR core activities of Recruitment and Employee Relations.
• Interacted with the Users throughout the Project development phases.
• Tested compatibility of software under various browsers.
• Perform requirement analysis, testing and provide inputs to the analysts and developers for development of the software.

Environment: SQL Server 2000, C#, Windows NT/2000, ASP.Net