SUMMARY:

Skilled Software Engineer to obtain a challenging position with a growth - oriented organization that provides an opportunity to utilize my extensive Software Quality Assurance skills. 10+ years’ experience in IT providing areas of expertise include Software Testing, Web Application, Client/Server, Performance and Regression Testing, Agile/Scrum testing methodology, Manual and Automation testing. Good knowledge of Software Quality Assurance and Process Improvement. Proven result oriented contributor, able to effectively function in a team or as an individual contributor. Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients. Proactive team member willing to support, participate or take additional assignment to ensure business objective delivered in a timely fashion.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, C, C++, VB script, MS Access, Oracle database, SQL Server, PL/SQL, Visual SourceSafe, Visual Studio, MS Project, Remedy, IBM Rational Clear quest, Clear Case, RequisitePro Test Manager, Rational Robot, VM Ware, QTP, Quality center, XML, Java, J2EE, Net, Jira 4.2, HP ALM 11.52.

Testing: System, Functional, Software, Web, Performance, Regression and Manual Testing, Bug tracking tool Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Rational Clear quest. Web services, SOA protocol, WSDL and SharePoint. QTP and Silk central, SoapUI testing tools. Software inspection process CMMI and Agile/Scrum methodology, MS SharePoint, MS Dynamics.

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 2000/03, RED HAT Linux V 5/6, Unix v 9, Sun Solaris.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Princeton, New Jersey

QA Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a QA Analyst on Confidential ’s web based application called GENASYS to generate request to produced statistics analysis and worked on various module enhancement - Module testing, functional testing, database testing, regression testing.
• Analyzed Business Requirements documents and Functional Requirements Specification and provided inputs to the test plan creations.
• Participated in meeting with Business analyst and developer to gather specifications and business requirements prior to application testing.
• Participated in team meetings to review change request from early stage of development.
• Performed requirements analysis and testing of systems at the component, integration, system, and end-to-end levels.
• Written Test cases after reviewing requirements and change requests and test cases.
• Proficient in the implementation of test strategies, plans, procedures, and reports.
• Performed code unit testing, integration testing, use case and operational scenario based testing.
• Writing test cases and writing discrepancy reports by using Jira as defect management tool and Silk Central test manager 10.0.
• Tested web services by using SoapUI 5.3.0 to ensure database connectivity and data validation.
• Developed SQL queries on Oracle database to conduct database testing and performed data analysis, Data validation, Data cleaning, Data Verification and identifies data mismatch.
• Experienced in Software QA and Testing Methodologies, verifications and validation in all phase of the SDLC and followed Agile methodology and full system lifecycle.
• A standard set of milestones are coordinated between the test team, the Release Management team, and the offshore test team for each release.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills that enable the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Confidential, Cincinnati, Ohio

QA Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked as QA engineer on Confidential ’s web based application for bankers to create ‘New Account’,’ Card Setup’, ‘Cd Setup’, ‘Loan Setup’, and ‘Account maintenance’ Credit Risk applications to perform Market and Counterparty Credit risk analytics data analysis, QA, regression testing, UAT execution and help in the implementation of multiple phases of the projects. and by using NDM, FTP, DB2 SQL concepts, IBM utilities, Expediter, Intertest, Sync sort
• Participate in meeting to gather specifications and business requirements prior to application testing
• Prepared and executed Test Plan and Test Cases performed manual, functional, GUI and automation testing.
• Performed data-driven testing and Regression testing using QTP.
• Developed and executed SQL Queries to perform database testing and tested the data integrity in Oracle database tables by using constraints.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss improvements to the testing environment and test processes.
• Quick learner of organization specific SDLC process Detail-Oriented and highly committed team player with strong ability and focus to achieve quality results and followed Agile scrum method.
• Used quality center for writing test cases and performed testing and updating testing logs.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a QA Engineer on Confidential ’s credit, savings and loan application consist of many modules and Credit Risk applications to perform Market and Counterparty Credit risk analytics data analysis, QA, regression testing, UAT execution and help in the implementation of multiple phases of the projects.
• Participate in meeting to gather specifications and business requirements prior to application testing
• Prepared and executed Test Plan and Test Cases performed manual, functional, GUI and automation testing.
• Performed data-driven testing and Regression testing using QTP
• Developed and executed SQL Queries to perform database testing and tested the data integrity in Oracle database tables by using constraints.
• Identified defects and created reports, Developed Test Matrices on a weekly basis for senior management
• Load Runner was used to check the reliability and response time of the application
• Worked as a SCRUM Master in this program. In this role, I worked with product owner to facilitate preparation and prioritization of the product backlog, work with the team to finalize Sprint backlog, facilitate Release Planning meeting, Sprint Planning Meeting Daily Scrums, Sprint Review meeting and Sprint retrospective and prepared Sprint burn down chart and helped the Scrum team keep focus on.
• Helped and mentored other Scrum teams of the program in executing Agile Scrum framework for their projects.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss improvements to the testing environment and test processes and identify new structures and modification of existing structures as and when necessary for the application under test.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Lead QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Working on Insurance company’s main two modules developed using SQL, PL/SQL, Java, J2EE, Net. Mercury QTP for the automation tool and Team Foundation Server (TFS) for the tracking system.
• Reviewed requirements and translate them in to test cases.
• Participate in all process and standard development for the Quality Assurance Team
• Perform end-to-end test process for complex case management system being built with MS Dynamics.
• Work closely with project managers and project team to provide testing timelines.
• Participate in the early phases of projects to ensure that inputs into testing process can be translated into a test plan and test cases.
• Responsible for developing Test plan based on Functional specifications and Technical specifications
• Responsible for writing Test cases for functional testing, Regression testing, System testing, Integration testing and End to End testing.
• Conducted the execution of all-functional and performance tests according to test plans and scripts, document results, and quickly identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Use automated tools QTP and Load Runner to perform performance and functional testing as needed.
• Raise potential issues to the appropriate parties and contribute to solutions.
• Involved in testing of Web application, performed GUI, Functionality, Regression and Security Testing using QTP
• Developed and executed SQL Queries to perform database testing
• Involved in meetings to identify new structures and modification of existing structures as and when necessary for the application under test
• Participate in design, code and functional product reviews to discuss improvement to the testing environment
• Ability to multi-task and co-ordinate testing efforts to successfully meet deadlines and exceed expectations. Expertise in Functional Testing, Cross Browser testing, Integration testing, Regression testing and User Acceptance Testing. Experience in SDLC, Waterfall, RUP and Agile methodologies such as SCRUM and XP. Experience in reviewing Business Requirements and Use Case
• Quick learner of organization specific SDLC process Detail-Oriented and highly committed team player with strong ability and focus to achieve quality results.

Confidential, NJ

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Confidential as a consultant on multiple projects.
• Responsible was for the web based documentation application and system
• Responsibilities include testing and integration ensemble GUI help/support system, as well as html links to ensure all pointers went to the correct places
• Developed Load, Stress, functional and regression testing for Web based application, script using automated test tool based on company’s requirements
• Performed database testing and validation using Microsoft SQL server and user acceptance testing (UTF) for beta servers
• Attended defect tracking meeting, track bugs using Team Foundation Server(TFS)
• Working on multi projects by using Quality center, Clear Quest, SQL server, SharePoint.
• Participate in weekly projects meeting with project managers and stake holders Write/update/execute test plans/test cases for various projects.
• Maintain/update/logged defects and prepare defect reports.

Confidential, Somerset, New Jersey

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a QA Engineer for AT&T on Integrated Sales and Service (IS&S) application
• A CGI script is used on the Sun Web Server as the starting URL, login criteria passed to CGI script to display main reports
• CGI-bin script is then remote execute the respective ProC, SQL script on the Database Server. The ProC, SQL script generate a report according to the user’s input and display the report to the Netscape Browser.
• Create the DB Link between Database Servers, Setup the NDM connection between the Web and Database Server and External Systems
• Create necessary on-line data from IS&S Platform using Motif and Java GUI through various communication linkages to the remote Systems which are the part of the Reports subsystem
• Starting Schema to create new Oracle Table in the Database Machine to be populated with the reports data.
• Participate in design, code and functional product reviews, and participate in Inspection process for SQA
• Prepared Test Plan and Test Cases in Frame Maker and converted it to HTML to display in the WEB
• Writing Shell Scripts to capture logs for Debugging
• Develop, execute and update test plans, test cases and expected results as well as identify and confirm test requirements.
• Participate in meetings to review requirements and design documents to provide input on feasibility of test plan and provide recommendation to defect and status

Confidential, Piscataway, New Jersey

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a QA Engineer on application called Access Request Information System (ARIS)
• ARIS is a family of products that supports mechanized order tracking and processing of exchange access service by interexchange carriers, mechanized service order preparation, claim tracking and billing adjustments for discrepant billing, discrepancy detection of associated ordering, provisioning and billing data for exchange service
• Designed and developed automation of “ARIS” and “EXACT” by using Mynah Ver.5.31 and 5.40 Automation test tools (Bell core).
• Application is designed in C++ and UNIX environments by using software CHEREK, RUMBA 95 NT, and IMS database and SUN Solaris Workstation
• Created and modified test plan, test case, test specifications for ARIS project
• Provided training to new employees to perform regression testing, integration testing and by using MYNAH version 5.4
• Participate in design, code and functional product reviews meetings
• Providing customer support both on-site as well as through tickets that are created through help desk or product support analysts.
• Interface with Technical Support and Development in resolving defects as needed.

Confidential, NYC, NY

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed stress, Negative, Positive, Regression and LAN testing
• Working on multi projects by using Quality center, Clear Quest, SQL server 2008
• Developed automated test scripts using SQA Suite Team Test to perform regression tests
• Participate in weekly projects meeting with project managers and stake holders Write/update/execute test plans/test cases for various projects
• Maintain/update/logged defects and prepare defect reports.
• Interacted with developers to discuss pending and resolved defects and their priorities
• Create and execute test plans to validate functionality according to requirements documents and functional guidelines.
• Defects found were entered in the internal defect database and reviewed on a weekly basis

Confidential, New York

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked as QA Engineer with Canada Dry’s different project including accounting application CIMPRO.
• Application based on Oracle, Java, and SQL server.
• Developed test plan, test cases based on client requirements, create test scenario and generate test report.
• Discuss defects, attend review meeting, update status to project manager
• Automation script deployed for regression testing using SQA Suite Team Test Edition
• Using Mercury test director for test plan, test cases, requirements, using quick base for defect tracking.
• Software faults were entered in the internal defects database and were review done a weekly basis