PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Over 5 years of experience in Automation Software Development with analyzing, developing and testing web based and client/server application.
• 5 years in Automation Framework development and 3+ years in Java programming.
• Exceptional experience in JIRA, A project management tool for agile teams in software development
• Hands on experience in Agile(Scrum) based environment
• Experience in automation framework development with a solid understanding of test planning, content management, execution and defect tracking.
• Extensive experience in Analyzing, preparing and maintaining Project business requirement document BRD, technical specifications document TSD and developing Test Cases from SRS.
• Hands - on experience and strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Expertise in use of continuous integration tool Jenkins and version controller like SVN and GIT
• Proven track record solving IP network issues in timely and cost efficient manner while maintaining client Service Level Agreements up-time.
• 4+ years of expertise across designing, performing Network analysis, Troubleshooting, maintaining and supporting complex network systems.
• Experience in Cisco Routing, Switching and Security with strong Cisco hardware/software.
• Proficient with network hardware and technologies including routers, switches, firewalls, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet.
• Exceptional experience working in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Capability to adapt and learn new tools, techniques, and approaches.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: Java (Pure/Core Java, Applets), XML, HTML

Development Tools: Maven, Ant, Jenkins, SVN, GIT, GitHub, Docker, Puppet, Eclipse

Testing Tools: Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, TestNG, JUnit, JIRA

Database & Tools: MySQL

Scripting Languages: JavaScript, Shell Scripts

Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, mac-OS

Others: LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, SNMP, Cisco Routing and Switching, Microsoft Server 2008, Microsoft Server 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Sterling, VA

Software Test Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Participated in Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum Stand Up, and Sprint Retrospective meetings.
• Analyzed application code, created Proof of Concept for designing the suitable automation Framework for Incident management application.
• Participated in the development and grooming of Project Backlog Stories (Requirements) with business and technology partners.
• Designed and developed Hybrid driven automation Framework using Selenium Web-driver 2, Cucumber-Junit and used JAVA heavily for writing automation code.
• Worked in Maven Project management tool to maintain the automation build.
• Integrated automation test code with Jenkins for post release validation.
• Developed automation test scripts for various testing scenarios for functional, smoke and regression testing.
• Estimated the effort required to develop the automation test suite for new functionalities.
• Configured automatic jobs in Jenkins and Monitored Jenkins test results and reports.
• Run automation regression testing after every production deployment. Also, debug the issues, if there is any showstopper in the production and provide solution to mitigate it.
• Conduct code walkthrough meeting with other stakeholders.
• Report and track defects, and work closely with Developers in defect resolution
• Prioritize the defects with the help of Business Product Owners
• Provide demo to all the stakeholders after each sprint release/iteration for the delivered functionality
• Work closely with the Business Product Owner to understand the upcoming requirements for future sprints.
• Responsible to send weekly status report to the management.
• Conduct knowledge transfer meetings with new members to give the walkthrough of the application automation framework.
• Proactively communicate issues to the manager and provide solution to solve the problems.
• Extensively involve in elaboration sessions and help in documenting the Acceptance criteria for the User Stories.
• Created documents in Confluence page for future reference and trainings.
• Coordinate with offshore automation engineers and assign tasks to them.

Environment: Java, J2EE, Java Script, HTML, XML, SQL Server, MS Office, Windows, .Net, JIRA, MS Outlook, MS Excel

Confidential, Reston, VA

Software Test Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Participated in the development and grooming of Project Backlog Stories (Requirements) with business and technology partners.
• Assisted in entering and updating Issues (Epics, Stories, and Tasks) onto JIRA Agile application.
• Assisted in the development of Project Impact and Process Control Plan documents.
• Developed Automation Test Suite for the Customer and Order Management System application
• Develop Automation Test scripts end to end orders and provision it.
• Prepared automation test plans, identify test scenarios, test steps and expected results.
• Executed automation test suite for smoke test, functional test and regression test for the identified test scenarios.
• Compare the expected test results with the actual test results and raise the defects in the defect management tool such as JIRA.
• Perform re-test for the fixed defects and change the defects status
• Conduct the defect meetings with all the stakeholders
• Perform System, User Acceptance, and Business Acceptance Testing to support Client business needs.
• Conduct defect review meetings with development team and testing team.
• Automated the regression test cases using Selenium.
• Certify the product version for further deployment in the higher environments.
• Prepares and conducts end user training.
• Supports the maintenance of the applications.
• Communicates and provides daily status reports on assigned tasks to Supervisor.
• Provides operational support to projects as needed.

Environment: Java, J2EE, Java Script, HTML, XML, SQL Server, MS Office, Windows, .Net, JIRA, MS Outlook, MS Excel

Confidential, Glen Burnie, MD

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed network documentation and created disaster recovery plan.
• Setup Cisco Intercept IDS and Cisco Works for Windows for network monitoring.
• Oversaw migration of WAN links to new service provider, designed full mesh WAN, set up TFTP server to backup, and restored configuration and IOS image files for the PIX, Cisco routers, and Catalyst switches.
• Analyzed expanding network, ran wire, and implemented wireless communication.
• Administered multiple PIX firewalls throughout WAN to ensure LAN integrity from external threats.
• Monitored bandwidth and network activity by analyzing information provided by tools such as Wireshark to ensure both efficient and effective network operation.
• Configured and supported multiple remote site installations.
• Performed network implementation that includes configuration of routing protocols, leased lines, ISDN lines, VLANs and IOS installations.
• Troubleshot network issues onsite and remotely, depending on the severity of the issues
• Worked with layer 2 switching technology architecture. Implemented L2 and L3 switching functionality, which includes the use of VLANS, STP, VTP and their functions as they relate to networking infrastructure requirements including internal and external treatment, configuration and security.
• Supported core network consisting of Cisco 7200 series routers running multi area OSPF.
• Configured EIGRP and OSPF as interior gateway protocols with route filtering and route redistribution. Troubleshot complex LAN/WAN infrastructure that include routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
• Responsible for all aspects of TCP/IP functionality across multiple enterprise environments.
• Performed OSPF, BGP, DHCP Profile, HSRP, IPV6, Bundle Ethernet implementation on ASR 9K redundant pair.
• Performed Network Address Translation on Cisco ASA 8.2 and 8.3.
• Used DHCP to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients.
• Performed the ACL request changes for various clients by collecting source and destination information from them.

Environment: IP Routing: RIPv1, RIPv2, BGP, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, ARP, RARP, PPP, HDLC Topologies: ATM, T1, T3, OC3, OC12, OC48, Ethernet, Cable Modem, Wireless Network Peripherals: Cisco switches (2960, 3560, 3650, 4500, and 6500), Cisco routers (2800, 2900, 3800, 3900, 3825, and 7206), Cisco ASA 5500 series, Cisco WLC's 4400 5500, 1200 Aironet Access Points, CSU/DSU, Network cards and Modems Network Management: Solar winds Orion NCM a nd NPM, MRTG, HPNNMI, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Prime LMS Tools: Sniffers: Ethereal (Wireshark), Nmap, Nessus, wireless: Airmagnet

Confidential, Glen Burnie, MD

IT Service Desk / Network Admin

Responsibilities:

• Work in the IT Service Desk monitoring customer networks
• Removal of Viruses and general Security Patching
• Manage user profiles and resolve file permissions and file access issues.
• Utilize the trouble ticket system to log all requests and activities including documentation of special requests and customizations considered important for future support
• Monitor the operational support systems to proactively identify service impacting events relating to IT, network, and facility conditions
• Escalate problems to the appropriate engineering disciplines within the organization or external vendors as required to achieve resolution
• Work on various Layer 2 & 3 switches.
• Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.
• Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes.
• Work on different connection medium like Fiber and Copper Connectivity.
• Supported nationwide LAN infrastructure consisting of 4510 and catalyst 6513.
• Configured port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• Assist the certification team and perform configuration of LAN/WAN technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.