SUMMARY:

• Over Eight (8+) years of referable IT experience as Quality Assurance Engineer on Windows platforms in Web Based, Client/Server Applications in different environments and different Browsers.
• ISTQB Foundation Level Certified.
• Experience in Manual & Performance Testing using HPTools - QualityCenter (ALM) and Load Runner.
• Testing experience includes Functional testing, System Testing, End-to-End Testing, Regression Testing, Back end Testing and Accessibility testing.
• Expertise in creating Test Plans, Test scenarios, Test Cases and Test Scripts for the requirements.
• Good understanding of all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall methodologies.
• Expertise in Bug reporting and tracking using Quality Centre (ALM), JIRA, Confidential Lotus Notes and TFS.
• Experience in Performance Testing using Load Runner.
• Knowledge in various testing like Load, Stress and Endurance.
• Knowledge in Creating the Automation Script & Scenario’s using Load Runner.
• Knowledge in programming language like C, Java and Selenium.
• Communicating with Client regarding daily status and weekly status reports.
• Actively taken part in team meetings and reviews.
• Experience with diverse platforms UNIX, Windows.
• Experience in documenting the testing process using MS-Office tools including Word & Excel .
• Proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and team situation with positive results with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Testing Tools: Quality Center, Win Runner, Load Runner, TFS, and JIRA

Languages: C, C++, Java, XML, .NET, UNIX, Java Script, VB Scripting, SQL, PL/SQL

Web services: SOAP UI

Database: Oracle, MS Access, SQL Server

Operating System: Win NT, Win XP, Win 2000, Win 2003, UNIX

Others: HTML, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Browser: Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Fire Fox.

Type of Testing: Positive, Negative, Regression, System, Smoke, End-to- End, Integration Testing

Communication Skills: Involved in Team-Meeting, Interaction with Cross Functional Team and Users

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Jackson, MS

Sr. QA Tester

• Involved in reviewing and analyzing the functional requirement documents with the Business Analyst, stakeholders and Subject Matrix Experts (SME’s). 
• Preparing high level test scenarios based on the business requirement.
• Writing test cases based on requirement components for the planned release.
• Internal review of test scenarios and test cases.
• Involved in Functional, Smoke, Regression Testing & Defect Execution.
• Create/Execute new, existing Test Cases with Test Data as a part of Regression test before signing off for QA/Staging/Production Environment.
• Participated in Extensively used SQL for data integrity testing at the backend. 
• Updated the status of the testing to the QA team, and accomplished tasked for the assigned work to the Project Management team regularly. 
• Communicating with Client regarding daily status.
• Investigated Software defects and interacted with Analysts to resolve technical issues. 
• Used Quality Center to check out the latest versions of the build for testing purposes, and check in the updated test cases, and test documentation periodically.
• Involved in Preparing the Status Reports Every Week, which includes Revision History, test case status, metrics, QA Issues and Defects.
• Also participated in the smooth transitioning of the project and gave numerous KT sessions to the new vendor to take up the business.
• Planned and worked flexibly to meet the dead lines
• Attending the scrum calls and team activities

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Sr. QA Tester

• Involved in reviewing and analyzing the functional requirement documents with the Business Analyst, stakeholders and Subject Matrix Experts (SME’s). 
• Preparing high level test scenarios based on the business requirement.
• Writing test cases based on requirement components for the planned release.
• Internal review of test scenarios and test cases.
• Involved in Functional, Smoke, Regression Testing & Defect Execution.
• Create/Execute new, existing Test Cases with Test Data as a part of Regression test before signing off for QA/Staging/Production Environment.
• Participated in Extensively used SQL for data integrity testing at the backend. 
• Validating the XML output files.
• Updated the status of the testing to the QA team, and accomplished tasked for the assigned work to the Project Management team regularly. 
• Monitor all EDI file processing and perform troubleshoot on processes to resolve all transaction file issues and perform tests on same.
• Communicating with Client regarding daily status.
• Investigated Software defects and interacted with Analysts to resolve technical issues. 
• Used Quality Center to check out the latest versions of the build for testing purposes, and check in the updated test cases, and test documentation periodically.
• Involved in Preparing the Status Reports Every Week, which includes Revision History, test case status, metrics, QA Issues and Defects.
• I also participated in the smooth transitioning of the project and gave numerous KT sessions to the new vendor to take up the business.
• Planned and worked flexibly to meet the dead lines
• Attending the scrum calls and team activities .

Confidential, Reno, NV

QA Tester

• Understanding and reviewing the requirements.
• Preparing high level test scenarios.
• Writing test cases based on requirement components.
• Internal review of test scenarios and test cases.
• Involved in Functional, Smoke, Regression Testing & Defect Execution.
• Executed Integration testing and Regression testing for all critical transactions. 
• Responsible for GUI Testing, System Testing and Acceptance Testing. 
• Communicating with Client regarding the daily testing status.
• Reported bugs and tracked defects using ALM
• Involved in Preparing the Status Reports Every Week, which includes Revision History, test case status, QA Issues and Defects. 
• Responsible for identifying bugs that are ready to be retested, completing Retest Matrix identifying defects to be retested. 
• Planned and worked flexibly to meet the dead lines
• Attending the scrum calls and team activities

Confidential

QA Tester

• Involved in reviewing and analyzing the functional requirement documents with the Business Analyst & stakeholders. 
• Maintained software integrity and traceability throughout the SDLC with a systematic control of changes to the system. 
• Participated in cross-team meetings with developers and design architects to understand functional requirements and base-lined functional tests. 
• Preparation of Test cases and executing the respective modules & Review of Test cases written by others in the team. 
• Developed detailed Test Plans and Test Cases in Quality Center and executed them. 
• Involved in Functional, Smoke, Regression Testing & Defect Execution.
• Create/Execute new, existing Test Cases with Test Data as a part of Regression test before signing off for QA/Staging/Production Environment.
• Executed Integration testing and Regression testing for all critical transactions. 
• Responsible for GUI Testing, System Testing and Acceptance Testing. 
• Performed database testing by using SQL queries 
• Updated the status of the testing to the QA team, and accomplished tasked for the assigned work to the Project Management team regularly. 
• Communicating with Client regarding status via VC calls.
• Reported bugs and tracked defects using ALM
• Involved in Preparing the Status Reports Every Week, which includes Revision History, test case status, QA Issues and Defects. 
• Planned and worked flexibly to meet the dead lines
• Attending the scrum calls and team activities

Confidential

QA Tester

• As a tester, created user test cases for System integration testing, scenarios based test cases for system testing and verified actual results against expected results. 
• Developed thorough test specifications, test cases for software release based on defined testing standards.
• Performed Functional, GUI and Regression testing of the web-based applications. 
• Worked on backend testing, user acceptance testing, and calculated premium for Auto policies. 
• Prepared test data and verified the results against expected results. 
• Log the defects in a detailed, understandable and reproducible way, tracking all assigned defects through to closure and interacting with members of the development team to resolve discovered defects. 
• Extensively used HP ALM/QC for documenting Test Cases and logging the Test Results. 
• Involved in the development and execution of test plans in collaboration with internal and external teams
• Assessing testing processes, creating, implementing testing strategies and SQA strategies using Agile-testing methodology in UAT phase. 
• Analyzed business requirements, system requirement specifications and responsible for documenting functional requirements in ALM. 
• Responsible for identifying bugs that are ready to be retested, completing Retest Matrix identifying defects to be retested. 
• Participated in daily walk through, Scrum, QA and project status meeting s

Confidential

QA Tester

• As a tester, created user test cases for System integration testing, scenarios based test cases for system testing and verified actual results against expected results. 
• Developed thorough test specifications, test cases for software release based on defined testing standards.
• Performed Functional, GUI and Regression testing of the web-based applications. 
• Worked on backend testing, user acceptance testing, and calculated premium for Auto policies. 
• Prepared test data and verified the results against expected results. 
• Log the defects in a detailed, understandable and reproducible way, tracking all assigned defects through to closure and interacting with members of the development team to resolve discovered defects. 
• Extensively used HP ALM/QC for documenting Test Cases and logging the Test Results. 
• Involved in the development and execution of test plans in collaboration with internal and external teams
• Experience assessing testing processes, creating, implementing testing strategies and SQA strategies using Agile-testing methodology in UAT phase. 
• Analyzed business requirements, system requirement specifications and responsible for documenting functional requirements in ALM. 
• Responsible for identifying bugs that are ready to be retested, completing Retest Matrix identifying defects to be retested. 
• Participated in daily walk through, Scrum, QA and project status meetings

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Worked in Agile environment. 
• Attended daily standup meetings and walk through meetings with BA and developers to get details on user stories. 
• Developed Test plan and test cases and executed the test cases. 
• Developed SQL scripts to perform Backend Testing. 
• Involving in writing SQL queries and Database Checkpoints to verify data quality and calculations, reviews. 
• Performed data validation testing writing SQL queries. 
• Wrote test cases, test scripts, test plans and execution of test cases reporting and documenting the test results.
• Written positive and negative test cases based on requirements, and specifications, flow charts, process diagrams and executed them. 
• Testing (that includes integrated and regression) an application which uses Microsoft Visual Studio under the Scrum (Agile) Methodology. 
• Strong testing Quality Assurance experience within agile environment.
• Good understanding of agile software development lifecycle.
• Performed tests on various features of agile development process.
• Involved in compatibility testing, integration testing, Accessibility testing using JAWS and user acceptance testing. 
• Performed test cases for END to END testing. 
• Performed Manual Testing to check usability of the system.
• Executed SQL Queries to verify and validate Data.
• Collaborated with Project Manager and QA Lead to monitor and communicate status. 
• Created Test plans, Test cases executed the test cases manually. 
• Created Test Scenarios for User Acceptance Testing. 
• Participated in Team Meetings and Discussions with the developers on daily basis 
• Assisted Project Lead on various activities such as working with providers and developers to resolve issues related to testing or connectivity 
• Involved in production support and worked on solving the issues with the developers and providers Created documentation for knowledge transfer to Technical Support Group 

Confidential

QA Tester

• Reviewed Software Requirement Specification. 
• Developed Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to track business requirements during the QATesting Phase
• Designed High Level Test Cases or Scenarios that map to High Level Requirements and Use Cases.
• Prepared and Executed Test cases from Business Requirement Document.
• Conducted sanity, black box, functional, regression, parallel, ad-hoc, and gorilla tests. 
• Verifying and validating different data integrity module for SAP.
• Managed defects tracking and reporting using Quality Center.
• Involved in setting up of Quality Center for Test Management
• Involved in the Regression Testing after each modification and enhancement. 
• Involved in database testing by writing SQL queries. 
• Actively participated in Daily Standup Meeting with developers, business analyst, Team Members.
• Performed Cross Browser Functionality testing across different browsers such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari in different Operating Systems

Confidential

QA Tester

• Effectively created Test Cases for both Positive and Negative scenarios for functional and Integration Testing
• Understanding requirements and Preparing test plan and getting signed off from PM and client.
• Executed the Test Cases for performing Smoke, Functional, Regression, System and Integration Testing 
• Communicated the bugs, testing status and testing issues with project manager, QA team, developers during the status and defect review meetings.
• Worked closely with development team while developing test cases and scripts, environment setup process, and defect reviewing, analyzing and resolving bugs.
• Timely and efficient entering, tracking, maintaining and updating defect logs.
• Involved in QA team meetings