SUMMARY:

• Possessing over Ten years of experience as QA Analyst/ Testing Engineer offering full life cycle experience including requirement gathering, project planning, manual testing and automation, analysis and software quality assurance with a wide variety of projects and environments on Web Services, Client Server and Web application under both Windows XP/ 8 environment and Unix platforms.
• QA/Testing background includes functional, regression, user acceptance, integration, system testing, backend, performance and automation testing in agile test methodologies.
• System, Functional and Technical Requirements gathering, Design Review and analyzing.
• Experienced in Build and Release Management from a Quality Assurance perspective.
• Extensively experienced in testing Web Services, Rest - base service, Web Applications, and Client Server Applications, Java base and .Net application.
• Experienced in developing Test Plan, Test Cases, RTM, writing Test Scripts by decomposing Business Requirements and developing Test Scenarios to support quality deliverables.
• Efficient at performing various types of manual testing including: Black-Box Testing, Functional Testing, Module Testing and System Testing.
• Expertise in Automated Regression Testing process using Mercury Interactive Suite (Quality Center 10.0, Parasoft SOA tool 9.0, QTP 10.0, HP Service Test 9.0, Test Director 9), and Test Complete 6.05. Selenium.
• Integrate Parasoft SOA scripts with HP ALM run and record test results in ALM.
• Very good knowledge of xml data and complex elements.
• Ran Selenium test using Quality center OTA.
• Written complex automation scripts to capture the result variables of one script as inputs to next consequent scripts
• Developed and executed custom based Test Scripts using VB Script in QTP and HP Service Test.
• Proficiency in Defect Management and Change Control using Industry Standard Tools.
• Performed 508 compliance testing using Bobby tool and good understanding to compliance rules.
• Performed browser compatibility testing and WSI validation
• Worked with complex HTML Tables and Forms while testing HTML pages.
• Expert in preparing RTM, Test analysis report and test closure documents
• Administered and maintained version history for the application under development utilizing various Version Control Tools.
• Strong Backend Testing skills. Proficient in developing SQL queries, generating reports to ensure data integrity and validating business rules.
• Experienced in data driven testing and compiled modules in Parasoft SOA tool and QTP
• Created and Executed Custom based Test Scripts for Parasoft SOA tool, Quick Test Pro 10.0. and Selenium
• Expertise in writing Descriptive Programming, in QTP.
• Performed End-to-End testing involving multiple web services and ETL process
• Involved in troubleshooting clients issues relating web services xml dat with XML Spy tool
• Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to interact with both clients and software development team to identify, report, and resolve issues.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows 10, UNIX, MS-DOS, XP, IE11, Firefox, Chrome

Languages: C++, Java, HTML, C, XML

Databases: Oracle 11g, My SQL 5, MS-Access, and PL/SQL

GUI: Visual Basic 6.0, Developer 2000

Testing Tools: Parasoft SOA tool, HP ALM, JIRA, Selenium, JIRA, Rest Client, SOAP UI, QTP 10.0, Test Director, Load Runner, Rational Tools (Clear Quest, Test Manager, Rational Robot), Test Complete 6.0 Automation tool, Bugzilla, Test Link, Remady

Networking Tools: UNIX Shell Script, LINUX

Applications: XML spy, MS-Access, Word Perfect, MS-Word, MS-Excel, Power point

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Ashburn, VA

Sr. QA Analyst

Environment/ Tools: Parasoft SOA test 9.0, HP ALM, JIRA, Clear quest, Remedy, Outside view, Unix, Windows 10, Soap UI, Java, XMLspy, SQL server. PED client configuration toll (in-house tool)

• Working on testing web services, performing extensive api testing where in one api calls different api to fetch the results.
• Testing complex methods where in one wsdl had 27 modules and each module has about 20 methods.
• Validating complex xml data elements and input criteria
• Test data Preparation, Requirement Analysis, Review design documents, Test Execution, Test Result Analysis, Defect Analysis and Functional and Regression testing.
• Prepared full automation of Parasoft SOA tool scripts for web services. Written about 500 scripts using data driven methods, variables and test results xml validation
• Tested multiple sources of card managements like UI, Web service, client portal and verified the data integrity of different sources. Performed back end validation.
• Tested in house client configuration tool for security functions for client specification
• Performed client specific test scenarios for clients like ADP, Bank of America, TD bank
• Actively involved in testing activates like Test data Preparation, Requirement Analysis, Review design documents, Test Execution, Test Result Analysis, Defect Analysis and Functional and Regression testing.
• Worked with the Analyst and Development team during implementation to explain scenarios, help in finding technical solutions and ensuring the requirements are developed as documented in the functional requirements. Worked with development team to troubleshoot issues in the code. Applications were built in service-oriented architecture.
• Written Test cases, prepared other test documents required for testing, set up my own test data for testing purpose.
• Performed smoke, functional, system, load testing in QA environment.
• Performed full end to end testing in Integration environment, and good knowledge of different complex Integrated systems
• Excellent knowledge of Oracle Data model and PL/SQL
• Written complex SQL quires to validate data in Database.
• Attend and participate in the daily Project Status meetings representing QA team to discuss open issues, status and any risk/constraints.
• Participate in monthly Testing team meeting and knowledge sharing secessions

Confidential, Fairfax VA

QA Analyst

Environment/ Tools: Quality Center, Selenium, JIRA, Bugzilla, Test Link, Unix, Windows 8, Soap UI, MY SQL 5.0, Java, XML, HTML.

• Actively involved in testing activates like Test data Preparation, Requirement Analysis, Review design documents, Test Execution, Test Result Analysis, Defect Analysis and Functional and Regression testing.
• Worked with the Analyst and Development team during implementation to explain scenarios, help in finding technical solutions and ensuring the requirements are developed as documented in the functional requirements. Worked with development team to troubleshoot issues in the code. Applications were built in service oriented architecture.
• Performed extensively Java web application testing- functional and regression testing.
• Expert in defect analysis and going through full defect cycle
• Performed extensive API testing,
• Support the team in testing activity within a week from start date.
• Provide product demo to the client on the sprint planning.
• Expert in testing web services using automation tools like SOAP UI, HP service Test.
• Very good understanding the business rules and complex matric calculation involved in project
• Monitoring event logs and Metric calculation to troubleshoot error and defect triage.
• Reviewing requirements wireframe, understanding the functionality and Usability of the
• Written Test cases, prepared other test documents required for testing, set up my own test data for testing purpose.
• Performed smoke, functional, system, load testing in QA environment.
• Performed full end to end testing in Integration environment, and good knowledge of different complex Integrated systems
• Performed PROD SOAK testing depending on the Project requirement
• Created Automation script for regression testing using tools like Selenium
• Ran Selenium test scripts using HP Quality Center using OTA API (Open Test Architecture)
• Performed functional testing for web applications and web services
• Worked on UNIX\LINUX platform, worked with different processes like PUB, SUB.
• Responsible for creating Persistent data for web application for client to test o Alpha site.
• Utilized automation methods, clear communication, detail work plan, report updates and follow-ups in delivering client’s needs on daily basis.
• Attended Conference Calls to discuss issues related to testing data or any environmental set-up.
• Performed Verification and W3Validation of all testing procedures.
• Extensively worked on Data Migration testing from old system to new.
• Excellent knowledge of Oracle Data model and PL/SQL
• Written complex SQL quires to validate data in Database.
• Attend and participate in the daily Project Status meetings representing QA team to discuss open issues, status and any risk/constraints.
• Participate in monthly Testing team meeting and knowledge sharing secessions
• Create and maintain the demo site for customers and provide walkthrough of the application.
• Actively involved in resolving user issues which involves emission rule specification for ECPMS desktop system.
• Responsible for maintaining documentation for new ECMPS-MATS rule and sending progress updates to the team.
• Actively involved in discussion and meetings for decomposing the rule into check specification with CAMD team.

Confidential, Herndon VA

Test Engineer

Environment/ Tools: HP Service Test, Quality Center, Doors Requirements tool, Quick Test pro, JIRA, Remedy, Unix, Windows 8, Soap UI, Para soft, MY SQL 5.0, Java, XML, HTML.

• Worked on Web Services Implementation Projects - CET Customer Product Service and Customer Service and Entitlement service at Comcast.
• Actively involved in project testing activities - Test Plan, Test Case Development and Design, Test data Preparation, Test Execution, Test Result Analysis, Defect Analysis and Regression testing.
• Supported Customer Product Service independently and developed relationships with Consumers within 2 weeks of start date and training.
• Very Good knowledge on EPC framework (Enterprise Product Catalog), and worked on the rate codes and product mapping.
• Participated and supported Organization initiatives like ESP QA SharePoint Rollout and Automation execution via Hudson Dashboard. Developed Service Scripts for Integration of HP Service Center, QC and Hudson Dashboard.
• Worked with the development team during implementation to explain scenarios, help in finding technical solutions and ensuring the requirements are developed as documented in the functional requirements. Worked with development team to troubleshoot issues in the code. Applications were built in service oriented architecture.
• Performed JMS API testing between two complex components.
• Performed API test for web services and rest-base service.
• Extensively performed Manual testing on web applications, Batch processes through UNIX platform
• Extensively worked with XML files. Created sample XML files for testing batch processes.
• Validated syntax’s, elements, attributes in XML files and the Data passed in the XML files to Database.
• Worked with complex XML schemas, and have good knowledge of the parent and child relationship and their attributes in the XML Schema.
• Solely responsible for backend testing on MYSQL Database for web application
• Volunteered PROD-SOAK activities in handling any resource constraints or system unavailability situations.
• Created Test Data using different billing systems for different teams.
• Executed ETL processes and Batch process in UNIX platform for Entitlement service event publishing to Enterprise Event Gateway.
• Monitoring event logs and Batch process troubleshoot error and defect triage.
• Verifying LDAP servers for data constrains and data integrity.
• Conducted peer-review sessions within team in order to proof-read or identify gaps or dependencies in scripts for every release to deliver best quality artifacts.
• Utilized automation methods, clear communication, detail work plan, report updates and follow-ups as tools in delivering client’s needs on daily basis.
• Prioritized tasks/issues independently in critical situations.
• Conducted Brainstorming sessions within team which helped thinking outside the box and building complex scenarios
• Well maintained documentation for all the releases.
• Utilized Soap UI and Para soft SOA tool to perform load testing on web services.
• Attended Conference Calls to discuss issues related to testing data or any environmental set-up.
• Conducted Knowledge Transfer secessions for new Contractors on Comcast’s Processes, Testing Tools and Domain and helped them get up to date.
• Performed Verification and Validation of all testing procedures.
• Attended and participated in the daily Project Status meetings representing QA team to discuss open issues, data requests, status and any risk/constraints.
• Prepared weekly status reports and project plans for the team.

Confidential, VA

Test Enginee

Environment/ Tools: VB script, VB.Net, Java, XML, Windows XP, MY SQL 5.0, Sybase 15.0, PVCS Version Manager, Bugzilla Defect Tracking Tool, Team Track, Quick Test Pro 10.0 Automation tool, Test Director and Quality Center.

• Worked in Waterfall and Agile environment.
• Conduct Regression, Integration, System/End-to-End, and Compatibility testing before and after code conversion for over 40 legacy applications.
• Performed manual testing for functionality and structural flow of application code built on JBoss, Tomcat, Linux, Ruby on Rail, Microsoft Access, and Web Services.
• Served as Lead Tester for various application enhancement releases. Conducted Requirements Analyses and Design Review meetings.
• Created Use Cases, test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both application and integration testing for assigned projects.
• Performed web service testing extensively using SOAPUI tool.
• Performed load testing on web services using SOAPUI tool.
• Performed boundary, positive, negative, data validation testing on web services.
• Check for the response received from the web services and verify the same
• Assisted in the analysis and resolution of production issues with a 48 hr timeframe.
• Performed Testing in the Stage environment prior to new code releases to production.
• Created Problem Reports for all bugs detected. Tracked the bug fixing process until they were closed using the ‘Auto Tracker’ bug tracking tool.
• Preformed Web Service testing using Soap UI Tool.
• Developed automated test scripts with Quick Test Professional to support regression testing.
• Documented new software enhancement for each application. Prepared Test Analysis Reports (TARs) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) documentation for major releases.
• Utilized PureEdge forms and Digital Signature features to test the online SEC form submittal process.
• Presented test results and provided software demonstrations of new functionality to the SEC Quality Control (QCTC) group.
• Performed Backend testing to validate all the Web application for MySQL and Oracle database
• Verified Oracle and MySQL database upgrades.
• Utilized PVCS Version Manage to ensure version control of User Acceptance Test Documents, Test Analysis Reports, Release Notes, and other test documentation.

Confidential, MD

Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

Environment/ Tools: VB script, VB.Net, Java, XML, Windows XP, MySQL 5.0, Microsoft Visual Source Safe, Auto Tracker defect tracking tool, Test Complete 6.0 Automation tool.

• Worked in Agile environment.
• Conducted Regression, Performance, Stress, and Integrations testing before and after code conversion to test payment method functionality. Performed Manual testing for functionality and structural flow of application code.
• Developed automated test scripts with the ‘Test Complete’ automation tool. Completed training and received certification as a ‘Test Complete’ tester.
• Created test cases and test scripts for assigned projects. Reviewed requirements and conducted Requirements Analyses and Design Review meetings.
• Performed web service testing extensively using SOAP UI, HP service test.
• Performed Backend testing for MySQL database for web application
• Performed boundary, positive, negative, data validation testing on web services.
• Check for the response received from the web services and verify the same
• Documented new enhancement for each Software Release.
• Performed Backend testing for the MySQL database. Verified accurate insertion, update, and deletion of data against the application.
• Performed manual testing for the following: Pay Web (a HTML page used to capture payments), Pay IVR (Interactive Voice Response System), Pay Agent (Call Center Application), Returns and Re-presentment, and IBank Registry (an account number authentication system).
• Tested various financial institution’s file formats. Created and updated merchant information as needed for testing. Manually tested various Intercept files that were submitted to the Federal Reserve.
• Created Test date for Manual testing on QA Environment. Performed Extensible Markup Language (XML) file testing. Created and updated XML files to reflect various payment options and responses.
• Documented defects by creating Problem Reports. Tracked the defects until resolution using the ‘Auto Tracker’ bug tracking tool.