SUMMARY:

• Participated in full life cycle testing of different applications as a QA Analyst.
• Specialized in Relational Database testing for Multi - tiered Web, Client/Server and POS applications in Microsoft as well as Linux/Unix environments.
• Worked on both agile and Water Fall method.
• Extensive experience using SQL Server to test all aspects of database architecture including Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Data Manipulation.
• Strong in defect tracking, error handling and issue resolution.
• Strong capabilities of understanding business requirements, analyzing and interpreting the functionality to create test scenarios, conditions and test cases.
• Experienced in writing Test Plans/Test Cases using Business, Technical and Functional specifications.
• Performed Smoke, Functional, Black box, White box, Back-end, Stress, and Regression.
• Experienced in creating and managing UAT environment.
• Performed System and End to End testing.
• Used QuickBase, Quality Center as well as other home grown applications for defect tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity in setting up kiosk and POS.
• Basic Knowledge about Selenium and Renorex.
• Good team player with excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently as well as in a team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Development languages: C++, C#, VBScript, SQL, XML, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, CSS, VB.net, ASP.net, ASP and MS.NET Framework 2.0

Environments/Platforms: Windows 98, 2000, NT Server, Server 2003, XP Professional, Linux/Unix, Oracle.

Testing Tools/Others: TestDirector, Quick Base, PVCS, SQL Query Analyzer, Windows Administrative Tools, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Excel, MS Access, MSWord, MS Visio, VSS, VMware, SharePoint, Mentis, Pivotal, Rally LogMeIn, LabTech, VNCPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Sandy Spring, GA

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed Quality Assurance functions by testing developed software
• Creates test plans, detailed test cases and design specifications to use during the testing process.
• Responsible preparing UAT data and documents.
• Responsible for Capturing defects and Production validation of all software releases.
• Learn and understand applications in an effort to resolve compliance issues and ensure quality assurance.
• Test all applications on various platforms.
• Review assigned project requirements and work closely with Business Analysts for clarifications.
• Write detailed test cases that cover UI as well as verify data integrity using SQL queries.
• Pro-actively review test cases with peers within development to ensure adequate test coverage
• Create necessary test data prior to test execution
• Execute manual test cases and track the defects accordingly
• Provide accurate report of test progress to the management team.
• Follow up with development team on defects regularly.
• Review scripts created by peers and suggest appropriate changes for code optimization
• Other projects and functions as assigned by QA Manager
• Configured test environment and assure test data, schedule manual tests. Approve results documentation and tracking systems updates.
• Performed Back-End testing using MySQL Workbench.
• Used Pivotal Tracker and JIRA for project management and defect tracking.
• Used Rally and Test Rail for test case management.
• Used Postman for API testing.
• Used Total Validator for testing WCAG compliance
• Used various homegrown tools to maintain the quality of the software.

Confidential, Norcross, GA

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked in Agile development environment, analyzed the user stories (Requirements) and attended daily standup meetings, Sprints
• Designed test plans and defined cases for functional, integration system, and user acceptance testing.
• Worked according to Project Plan to ensure timely delivery.
• Involved in all phases of the quality assurance process.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA
• Involved with Customer care team to identify and escalate defects
• Used Quick Base for project management and defect tracking.
• Used SQL Query Analyzer for data validation.

Confidential, Norcross, GA

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed various documents and prepared test plans and cases covering all requirements of the application
• Confirmed report and managed defects.
• Set up and maintained test environments.
• Involved in performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure the proper functioning of the application.
• Used SQL server for testing data integrity
• Performed Functional testing to check if all the new functionality worked as per specifications.
• Prepared task estimates and provide input into work plans for assigned projects
• Validated all use cases with business rules
• Used Test Director for defects reporting and communicating between developers, product support and test team members.
• Used SharePoint for project management
• Attended QA weekly meetings and other meetings to discuss issues and defects in the application.

Confidential, Suwannee, GA

Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked with BAs to define test scenarios and ensure the test requirements are correct.
• Created test cases/test scripts/test scenario from Requirement Document or Functional Specification and execute tests.
• Worked closely with the business analyst to perform UAT and was providing test scenarios and test data
• Created and run SQL Queries to perform back end testing and check data integrity.
• Involved in Defect Reporting process and collaborate with developers as needed.
• Used Quick Base for defects reporting and tracking.
• Performed white box and black box testing.
• Test to validate stored procedures, Functions and Views.
• Performed Regression testing after retesting the defects to make sure the fixes do not have any negative impact on the application

Confidential, Norcross, GA

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Actively participated in every phase of the SDLC
• Heavily involved in manual testing in a client/server environment
• Wrote test plans/test scripts
• Created test environments
• Set database for testing
• Documented and tracked defects with Test Director.
• Performed testing of Crystal Reports
• Worked on UNIX as well as NT Server.
• Maintained a test log and reported defects using PVCS & monitored resolution