SUMMARY:

• Certified Software Quality Analyst and Senior Software Application Tester with over seventeen years of full Software Testing Lifecycle, automated and manual testing experience of Enterprise Java, Oracle, and Mainframe Applications with over 12 years in the IT industry.
• Testing experience includes writing Test Scenarios, Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts, Tracking and Resolving defects using various defect tracking tools in addition to performing a wide range of testing procedures including full Functional testing, Regression testing, Acceptance testing, Integration testing, System testing to an end to end.
• Automated Test tools experience includes HP WinRunner, HP Test Director/ Quality Center, Microsoft Test Manager, Visual Studio, Quick Test Pro, Certify, Rational Robot, ClearQuest, SoapUI, XMLspy and TOAD.
• Background includes SQL experience including SELECT, JOINS, DELETES commands to populate and retrieve test data. Possesses knowledge of all phases of full life cycle development including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and implementation.
• Prior experience on as a full - life cycle programer/Tester and extensive interaction with Business Analysts, Development, Test Analysts, end-users, and management to coordinate testing activities and report testing status.
• Utilized and developed formal testing methodologies, documentation, and trained and supported Teams to ensure that testing and best practice methodologies were being followed throughout the project life cycle.
• Possesses a proven ability to properly manage and quickly adjust priorities with an excellent attention to details.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills for interaction with entire team, and strong written communication skills towards best documentation processes.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Mercury/HP Suite WinRunner, Quick Test Pro, Quality Center/Test Director, ALM, SoupUI, XMLspy, Worksoft, MS Test Manager, Visual Studio, IBM Rational Suite Rational Robot, ClearQuest, Test Manager, Requisite Pro, Team Track, TOAD (Oracle and SQL Server)

Testing: Full Functional, Regression, Manual, Integration, Acceptance, Unit, System, ETE

Methodologies: SixSigma, RUP, ISO9001, SEI CMM 5

Testing Protocols: Test Plans/Test Scripts, Use Cases/Test Cases, SDLC, Object Repositories, Check Points, Synchronization Points, Parameterization, GUI Maps

Languages: Java, SQL, UNIX, COBOL, JCL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Sr. Validation Analyst, Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed the Business Requirements, Functionalities, Use Cases and Technical Specifications for Workflow on NetOyxgen, Doc Engine, SalesForce and Doc Velocity projects of Mortgage Systems.
• Written Test Scenarios, Test Cases and Test Scripts to meet the requirements for a thourough end to end testing
• Tested for TSO (batch) and CICS (Online) test cases for the requirements matching using PCOMM (Host) systems environments. Submitted JCLs (Jobs) for batch process testing.
• Documented Test Plans and Test Cases per Business and Functional requirements.

Environment: HP ALM v12.53, SQL, DB2, COBOL, Java, HTML, XML, Intertest, Xpediter, JavaScript, IBM Rational Clear Quest, PROC, SoupUI, XMLspy, Visual Studio, IBM Rational Clear Quest and MS Project

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Lead Test Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed the Business Requirements, Functionalities, Use Cases and Technical Specifications for Workflow on NetOyxgen, Doc Engine, SalesForce and Doc Velocity projects of Mortgage Systems.
• Used automated test process using SoupUI generated documents at Test Harness from Expere system.
• Written Test Scenarios, Test Cases and Test Scripts to meet the requirements for a thourough end to end testing
• Documented Test Plans and Test Cases per Business requirements.

Environment: HP ALM v12.5, SQL, DB2, COBOL, .Net, SoapUI, JavaScript, IBM Rational Clear Quest, PROC, XMLspy, Visual Studio, IBM Rational Clear Quest and MS Project

Confidential, Saint Louis, MO

Lead Test Analyst, Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed the Business Requirements, Functionalities, Use Cases and Technical Specifications for Workflow on NetOyxgen, Doc Engine, SalesForce and Doc Velocity projects of Mortgage Systems.
• Written Test Scenarios, Test Cases and Test Scripts to meet the requirements for a thourough end to end testing
• Documented Test Plans and Test Cases per Business requirements.
• Communicated with the Business Analysts to gather and review test requirements and identified Test scenario.
• Performed data driven testing using SQL to validate the functionality. Added conditional statements in the script to validate user inputs and monitor actual results.
• Tested manually and using automated scripts to ensure the accuracy and stability of the systems in BAU and UAT environments. Performed Functional testing and Regression testing and Integration testing.
• Analyzed automation strategy for the releases and performed Regression, Functional and GUI testing using QuickTest Professional (QTP).
• Developed Test Cases and Test data and tracked defects, reviewed, analyzed, compared the results, and stored them in MS Test Manager.
• Investigated software defects and interfaced with developers to resolve with technical issues.
• Used Win Runner for the automation of the test process and SoupUI generated docs at Test Harness for Expere.
• Recorded and enhanced scripts using synchronization points, verification points and GUI checkpoints.
• Updated and maintained to meet the quality testing standards and procedures.

Environment: HP ALM v12.5, SQL, SoapUI, JavaScript, IBM Rational Clear Quest, PROC, XMLspy, Visual Studio, IBM Rational Clear Quest and MS Project, MS Test Manager TFS

Confidential, St. Louis, MO

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Requirement Analysis, Design, Testing and Implementation of Anchor Finance System and its Interfaces (Houston and EDW) Processes for ESRX.
• Studying and understanding Functional and Business requirements for the Anchor Finance System and other Interfaces process for ESRX to design and development and testing.
• Tested manually and using automated scripts to ensure the accuracy and stability of 1FS and IBS software systems. Performed Functional testing and Regression testing and Integration testing.
• Accessing DB2, SQL Server and tested using SPUFI, QMF and TOAD in Dev, Test and Production regions.
• Status meetings with Customer Project Management for activity and schedule discussions to meet deadlines.
• Tests performed manually in different stages and environments (Development, Test), prior to moving to Production followed by thorough reviews to meet the ESI standards.
• Familiarity with the tools TOAD, SoupUI, Test Manager, Visaul Studio Worksoft and Certify.
• Performed thorough Design and Test Results reviews and coding walkthroughs along with ViewDirect reporting and got them signed-off by the respective ESI Tech Leads.
• Coordinating with Off-shore team on a daily basis for knowledge base and status, helping them in understanding requirements, design, coding and testing to mentor them to meet the deliverables timelines.
• Published an understanding Document for Anchor Finance with HIPAA compounds and ESRX processes.

Environment: Mercury WinRunner, QTP, SQL Server, DB2, TOAD, COBOL, Java, MVS JCL, CA-View, SAS, CA-7, RACF, File-AID, Expediter, JavaScript, IBM z/OS, XML, TOAD, PROC, REXX, MS Test Manager and MS Project

Confidential, Saint Louis, MO

QA Test Analyst, Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed the Business Requirements, Functionalities, Use Cases and Technical Specifications.
• Communicated with the Business Owners to gather and review test requirements. Identified Test scenario from the Requirements.
• Documented Test Plans and Test Cases per Business requirements.
• Tested manually and using automated scripts to ensure the accuracy and stability of ITS software. Performed Functional testing and Regression testing and Integration testing.
• Performed data driven testing using SQL to validate the functionality. Added conditional statements in the script to validate user inputs and monitor actual results.
• Developed Test Cases and Test data and tracked defects, reviewed, analyzed, compared the results, and stored them in Test Director.
• Sent test results and profiles were sent to the EDI analyst and the defect was analyzed, if any issues contacted the EDI person.
• Investigated software defects and interfaced with developers to resolve technical issues.
• Used Win Runner for the automation of the test process.
• Recorded and enhanced scripts using synchronization points, verification points and GUI checkpoints.
• Updated and maintained to meet the quality testing standards and procedures.

Environment: Mercury Win Runner, QTP, SQL Server, DB2, COBOL, Java, MVS JCL, CA-View, SAS, CA-7, RACF, SoapUI, JavaScript, IBM z/OS, HIPAA, MQC, PROC, REXX, Visual Studio, Test Director and MS Project

Confidential, Saint Louis, MO

SQA Analyst, Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Identified the requirements and created the test plan and strategy.
• Defined Release Test Plans for user acceptance entry/exit criteria.
• Identified the Test Scenarios and created the Test Cases.
• Created automated scripts for HOS using Win Runner and generated Traceability Matrix.
• Wrote Test Cases for ETE test requirements and identified Test data.
• Performed ETE testing on the ABS, MFD, IDS, PMF and CFP systems.
• Manual testing performed in different stages and environments including Test and Clone then moved the application into Production.
• Tracked the ICE Chain while testing in progress.
• Gathered Functional and Business requirements for the Field Supervision system, Customer Account and Order Review process, Trade Suitability and FSPEND.
• Contributed to the improvement of software testing processes as well as ensuring that the software quality team follows the processes.
• Tested the Reports for the FA and Branch Office basis.

Environment: Test Director, WinRunner, Share Point, SQL, XML, MVS, PROC, DB2, JCL, CA-View, Control-M, SAS, Omegamon, Visual Studio, Mainview, Visio, Dot Net, C++, Expediter, IBM z/OS

Confidential, Jefferson City, MO

QA Engineer, Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Ensured test plans that meet design specifications, report on testing cycle. Gathered requirements and created the test plan and strategy.
• Created the test cases and updated security access matrix. Participated in peer reviews, test cases, traceability matrix, and security access matrix.
• Performed the data validation and tested the reports.
• Identified the automation tool and created the automation frame work.
• Created and maintained the automated scripts for regression testing of SACWIS using Quick Test Pro (QTP).
• Monitored QA activity and schedule; coordinated the defect tracking process and approve releases. Coordinated and preformed UAT testing and deployment readiness testing.
• Updated the build and defect status to Manager.

Environment: QTP, IBM ZOS, MVS, COBOL, DB2, Oracle, VSAM, JCL, CA-7, CA-View, INSYNC, SAS, Java, JavaScript, MS Visio, MS Project, Intertest, Omegamon and Mainview.

Confidential, Detroit, MI

QA Test Analyst, Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Performed manual testing in the MVS environment for the new Web enabled system.
• Utilized Certify and SoapUI as tools for process automation.
• Worked with Systems Operations team to take care of different compiler versions available to compile different types of programs including Batch, on-line, IMS, Oracle and DB2 in Endevor.
• Prepared Enterprise COBOL standards document, which explained all the necessary code changes, JCL changes and Proc changes for testing team.
• As testers using the new versions of Tools, conducted training sessions & guided all application testers throughout the project.
• Documented Test Plans and prepared estimations for all applications and created a work plan for testing.
• Created check lists for testing, JCL, Proc and for other requirements to satisfy the latest compiler and environment.
• Worked at DCX, Detroit for requirements gathering for MPPS module. Performed business and functional requirement analysis.
• Performed root cause analysis in a team environment and was involved in application analysis and existing data model.
• Prepared different conversion approaches for different types of programs based on their basic functionality
• Created necessary status reports templates and other status tracking matrix.
• Involved in technical reviews and in change control meetings.
• Set up necessary project folders, reviewed status, Maintained and updated system documents.
• Prepared necessary change management documents.

Environment: QTP, SQL, Certify, QC, MS Project, IBM OS/390, MVS, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CA-7, CA-View, IMS, File-AID, SAS, UNIX, Visual Basic, COBOL, C++, MS Visio, ENDEVOR

Confidential

Lead Mainframe Tester

Responsibilities:

• Performed Manual Testing in a MVS environment and was responsible for business and functional requirement analysis.
• Performed client facing responsibilities, provided a business and functional knowledge base to offshore team, mentoring, leading the team towards goals for quality product with peer reviews.
• Possessed ownership on deliverables and the deployment of developed system in the production environment. Involved in all status meetings with users ( Confidential ), as well as with Off-shore team.
• Involved in System Analysis and creating the existing data model. Prepared different migration approaches for different types of programs based on their basic functionality.
• Prepared testing estimates and took responsibility for the activities in project plan. Prepared alternative solutions and testing methods.
• Guided team members to prepare detailed test plans and program specifications by providing necessary templates.
• Coordinating with client team and team members to ensure quality and schedules.
• Coordinated the Systems and User Acceptance Testing team in their understanding of the impacted business and assisting them in the creation of Test Plan, Test cases and Test reports.
• Prepared necessary change management request documents and moved into a production environment.

Environment: IBM OS/390, MVS, COBOL, Java, CICS, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CA-7, CA-View, FILE-AID, MS Access, SAS, MS Project, EASYTRIEVE, ENDEVOR

Confidential, Plano, TX

Senior Mainframes QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided deployment script and package to Confidential to deploy the application tool in pre-production and production environment as CA is hosting this environment.
• Tested the MVS functionality using Test Plans, Test Procedures, Requirements Gathering, Design, and Modeling.
• Performed User Acceptance Test (UAT), documented and maintained Issues log.
• Modified the existing JCLs, Procs, and Sysins by adding new destinations.
• Prepared Unit Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Data. Documented the test results.
• Involved in all status meetings with client users (DHS). Coded COBOL/DB2/VSAM programs as per the quality standards.
• Converted OS/390 Cobol programs into enterprise COBOL programs, which enables reports to be dynamically loaded into OnDemand tool and then make them available online.
• Tested the OnDemand reports new location codes and proper data.
• Handled multiple tasks and implementations. Member in On-Call support team for previous implementations.
• Served as a member on the Technical Review Board to evaluate all JCLs, PROCs, SYSINs before they move into production.

Environment: IBM OS/390, MVS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, JCL, QC, QTP, AllFusion GEN, WinRunner

Confidential

Senior Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Designed, developed, and implemented online and enquire Mainframe system for Web Enabling.
• Utilized SPUFI for updating /inserting/deleting the test DB2 tables and sending the SPUFI to the DBA for production table manipulations.
• Handled production tickets for PPS and doing maintenance activities using peregrine/Remedy ticket tracking tool.
• Contacted users and resolved the issues based on priority by setting up PPS on the users machine. Installed the necessary components for the proper functioning of PPS.
• Reviewed the COBOL code to answer the queries and to find the business flow.
• Using QMF to check the details of the policies for which user having problems & to decide resolution.
• Provided production support for the batch jobs (JCL, COBOL/DB2) for PPS application.
• Provided solutions for the errors occurring when processing takes place at the backend.
• Analyzed the problem when there are abends in the night jobs (JCL) and determined if the defect will be passed, or fixed. If needed temporary jobs will be setup and executed.

Environment: OS/390/Z-800, EDI, CA-Roscoe, MVS, COBOL, CICS, Oracle, DB Datacom and JCL