SUMMARY

• Over 5 years of experience as a QA Analyst with extensive experience in Testing of Web based/Client Server applications using various testing methodologies Proficient in client/server and web based applications using Agile.
• Expertise in converting Requirement specification Documents (BRD’s and FSD’s) and Use case Documents into test cases.
• Expertise in understanding Business process & writing Test cases.
• Proficient in writing manual Test cases for web based applications.
• Expertise with Test automation using Selenium:
• Experience with Automated Testing tools such as Selenium - RC, WebDriver and Selenium Grid.
• Expertise on Data Driven testing using Frameworks like JUnit and Test-NG
• Proficient in performing GUI, Functional testing, System testing, Regression testing, Backend testing, Smoke testing using manual & automated testing tools
• Good at defect-reporting and defect-tracking using tool like JIRA and Bugzilla.
• Experience in working with open source tools Selenium (Selenium IDE, Selenium RC, and Web Driver). Experienced in automation based on WebDriver and Test-NG framework with Java programming language
• Experienced in bug and defect tracking using tools like ALM Quality Center, Bugzilla, and Jira.
• Experienced on creating test scripts using Selenium Web Driver.
• Experience in identifying the Bottlenecks for the applications by analyzing the scalability & Reliability test results.
• Participated in Scrum meetings and assessing and analyzing business structure and recommending suggestions for improvement .Well versed with user stories and strong experience in Scrum/Agile Methodology.
• Extensive experience in User acceptance testing, Black box testing, Integration testing, Stress testing, Regression testing, GUI testing in different stages of Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experienced in developing Test scenarios, Test cases, Test Strategy, Metrics, Defect Tracking, and Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Experience in Oracle database in using SQL queries for back end testing including data validation testing.
• Worked closely with Test Analysts, developers, support group to ensure test environment and data readiness.
• Excellent Time Management skills which enable in prioritization of work and ensuring deliverables are met in a timely manner.
• Efficient in delivering tasks, a good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Databases & Tools: Oracle, Oracle 8.x, Oracle 8i, Oracle 9i,Oracle 10g, SQL Server, DB2, MS Access, SQL*Plus

Testing Tools: Clear Quest, Quick Test Pro

Test Management Tools: Quality Center ( Application Lifecycle Management)

Operating Systems: MICROSOFT WIN XP, WIN 2000, UNIX, LINUX, and MAC-OS.

Programming Languages: HTML, Java, XML, PL/SQL, CSS

Testing Methodologies: Black Box testing, System testing, Regression testing, Integration testing, End-to-End testing, Performance Testing, Data Validation Verification.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, MA

Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the creation of test plan, test cases, test procedure required for manual testing and to initiate automated testing.
• Performed different kind of testing such as Functional testing, Integration testing, and Regression testing.
• Involved in the modification of the existing scripts parameterization of the new as well as existing scripts.
• Manually performed GUI and Functionality testing of the Application front end using testing methodology.
• Attend weekly meeting with team leads, manager, and developers to discuss the issues found during the creation of the test cases/scripts.
• Used Jira as the defect-tracking tool to enter defects regarding the issues found during testing.
• Tested the application with agile development processes and in an iterative development environment.
• Developing test code for testing locally in Java using Eclipse, Selenium Web Driver and Testing framework.
• Developed and maintained automated regression testing on with latest or modified builds in Selenium Web Driver using Java programming language.
• Experience working Fire Bug and Fire Path, Xpath, CSS Selector, locators to identify elements on the web pages and also customized xpaths based on types of element locators.
• Performing functional, compatibility and regression testing, sanity testing.
• Reporting the found issues in bug tracking tool (Jira), followed up with the development team and verified.
• Worked effectively with Developers, Business Analysts and Project Management teams to achieve Selenium automation, high quality, release deadlines and QA processes improvements.
• Created DB Queries using SQL, manually tested them and documented them in the test plan for testing.

Confidential, CT

Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the creation of test plan, test cases, test procedure required for manual testing and to initiate automated testing.
• Involved in the modification of the existing scripts parameterization of the new as well as existing scripts.
• Manually performed GUI and Functionality testing of the Application front end using testing methodology.
• Attend weekly meeting with team leads, manager, and developers to discuss the issues found during the creation of the test cases/scripts.
• Used Quality center as the defect-tracking tool to enter defects regarding the issues found during testing.
• Tested the application with agile development processes and in an iterative development environment.
• Created DB Queries using SQL, manually tested them and documented them in the test plan for testing.
• Used Microsoft Excel sheets to create a Traceability Matrix and the Test Matrix, this gave us an accurate database of the bugs and helped estimate and analyze the development process.
• Worked on uploading all the Test cases for the current and prior releases.
• Performed Defect Root Cause Analysis, interacted with related Team, and tracked defects in ALM.
• Performed impact analysis and executed test scenario with Regression Testing.
• Interacted with Business Analysts and Software Developers for bug reviews and participated in QA meetings.

Confidential, MA

Quality Assurance Analyst - Manual testing

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing the interface design documents, studying the application and collecting the information from developers and writing the test plans.
• Testing real time interfaces for DCS, SSA - SOLQ, and EBT external agencies to consume data from VIP.
• Reviewed test assignments, developed test plans and conducted tests as assigned.
• Involving in Functional testing, System testing, Regression testing, Integration and Agency testing.
• Troubleshooting new releases and production issues.
• Conducting walkthrough of the Test Plan and Technical Specifications with Development and Design Teams.
• Documenting Defects using track record found during test and communicating problems to the responsible QA or development personnel.
• Preparing Status Report and Summary Test Report.
• Extensively used SQL to query test data and validate data populated in tables. Used Oracle SQL Developer to access and modify the database.
• Documenting troubleshoots while performing the test.
• Involving in daily walkthrough and scrum meetings, to verify the status of the testing effort and the project as a whole.
• Preparing weekly activity report to status of each sprint.

Confidential, MA

Junior QA Analyst - Manual testing

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing the interface design documents, studying the application and collecting the information from developers and writing the test plans.
• Reviewed test assignments, developed test plans and conducted tests as assigned.
• Involving in Functional testing, System testing, Regression testing, Integration and Agency testing.
• Troubleshooting new releases and production issues.
• Conducting walkthrough of the Test Plan and Technical Specifications with Development and Design Teams.
• Documenting Defects using track record found during test and communicating problems to the responsible QA or development personnel.
• Preparing Status Report and Summary Test Report.
• Extensively used SQL to query test data and validate data populated in tables. Used Oracle SQL Developer to access and modify the database.
• Documenting troubleshoots while performing the test.
• Involving in daily walkthrough and scrum meetings, to verify the status of the testing effort and the project as a whole.
• Participating in the team meetings to discuss the issues arising out of testing.
• Preparing weekly activity report to status of each sprint.