SUMMARY:

• Hands - on several years of experience in testing of Mobile and Web applications
• Knowledge of ALM and STLC including Six Sigma and Agile Methods
• Proficient in the development of QA documentation such as Test Plan, Test Cases, etc.
• Utilize knowledge of SQL to verify test results against back end data
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience of collaborating with offshore development and manufacturing teams

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Platforms: Windows 7/Vista/XP, UNIX, LINUX

Mobile Platforms: Windows Mobile, iOS, Android OS

Programming: JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL Shell script

Test Automation: Selenium/Webdriver

Database: Oracle, MySQL

Data Analysis: Tableau, Excel, Minitab, JMP

Networking: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, Internet, Intranet

Virtualization: VMware Server

Web Tools: SDK Tools, FireBug

Browsers: MS Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera

Bug Tracking: Jira, ClearQuest, Mantis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Santa Clara, CA

Software QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Generated Test Plans, Test Matrix and Release Report from requirements for testing of Software used in medical devices.
• Executed the Validation and Verification of medical chip application by simulation and laboratory evaluations.
• Exposed to regulatory guidelines for Medical Device Software by FDA, IEC and ISO organizations
• Extensively used Jira & Confluence for daily defects filing, tasks tracking and projects updates.
• Interacted with the development group on a daily basis to verify and close fixed defects.
• Tested a software application used for Non Volatile Memory naming of sensors to be manufactured from wafers.
• Identified defects in a banking mobile application used in iOS and Android smart phones and tablets
• Utilized HP ALM for test cases execution tracking and logged defects to be tracked to closure in ClearQuest

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Software QA Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Tested a cloud based Mobile enterprise Application Platform which acts as an interface between mobile, social and cloud technology.
• Executed functional testing of the Social CRM, mCRM (Salesforce) and mService applications
• Filed the defects in bug tracking tool called Mantis and executed Software release processes utilizing HP ALM
• Repeated the testing using mobile devices namely iPad, iPhone and Android tablet
• Utilized Chrome Ripple emulator for testing applications on a wide variety of mobile devices.
• Conducted compatibility testing by cross browser testing for Safari, Chrome and IE
• Verified HTML injection testing for Security purposes and found several defects
• Closed the defects that were resolved after verifying that they were indeed fixed
• Interacted with the Off - shore Development to answer any concerns/questions about defects

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Software QA Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Tested a VOIP software application for call recording servers to track the calls.
• Conducted functional testing of the web application used to track recording of calls
• Filed the defects in bug tracking tool called Jira
• Generated a checklist of functional tests to conduct regression tests after fixing the defects
• Used Ajax software to conduct validation tests and filed the defects
• Conducted compatibility testing by cross browser testing for Safari, Chrome and IE
• Generated log files to be filed with the defects by using Linux
• Tested the company website and found several defects that were verified after being fixed
• Assisted the development team in verifying the server port connections for easy operation

Confidential, Los Gatos, CA

Software QA Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Tested a cloud - based SaaS platform used by businesses worldwide to securely share documents during the due diligence activities associated with mergers licensing and partnering
• Performed GUI, usability, and functionality testing of the company new website
• Evaluated all technical documents applicable to tests
• Developed and executed test cases, reported test status to the management
• Performed regression testing after closing the defects or new build after fix
• Conducted testing of the application on mobile devices (iOS)
• Participated in design review meetings to provide appropriate recommendations

Confidential, Fremont, CA

Failure Analysis Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Conducted Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce engineering rework, reduce project lead times, reduce warranty costs, improve processes, and improve product quality and manufacturability
• Utilized Tableau for data analysis of yield, failure modes and process performance.
• Facilitated Failure Analysis of thin film modules, using Microscopes and Infra Red systems
• Point - of-contact for process owners for daily compilation of morning yield meeting presentations

Confidential, Fremont, CA

Sr. Staff Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Generated specifications for glass substrates based on transfer functions obtained from drive to media to substrates
• Utilized Industry Standard ALT (Accelerated Life Tests) for glass substrates and Media pertinent to hard drives
• Utilized extensively Excel and Minitab for statistical analysis of process and metrology related data.
• Regularly updated the team with technical reports on technology transfer to manufacturing