SUMMARY

• Over 16 years of experience in Software Validation in various Domains ranging from telecom to embedded systems including: Home Automation Systems and Applications, Android based Mobile Platform testing, 2G/3G Modems, Telecom and Multimedia Systems like DSC, Mobile Cameras and Automotive entertainment systems
• Experience in System, Regression, Performance, Stress & Stability Testing
• Sound knowledge and experience in Manual testing and Automation Testing
• Well versed with Test Planning, Estimation, Test Case Design, Test Execution, Test Failure Analysis, Defect tracking and management
• Proficient in Automation testing using Selenium WebDriver
• Expert in developing Java, Selenium WebDriver/RC/IDE/GRID test scripts and Test Frameworks using TestNG/Junit and performance testing using Jmeter
• Proficient in creating automation script from scratch. Sound knowledge of developing different types of frameworks like module driven, data driven and hybrid framework
• Worked on automation of performance testing of IPSM server using Jmeter
• Experience in Mobile Application Testing and Mobile App Automation Testing
• Played various roles like Test Lead & Test Architect
• Worked with geographically separated teams successfully and delivered the quality software products
• Familiar with 3GPP protocols like GSM/UMTS, L2/L3 protocols RRC, RLC/MAC, NAS
• Experience in SS7 protocol conformance testing, DSL modem performance testing, CDMA protocol conformance testing (CDG1, CDG2 & CDG3 test suites)
• Good technical knowledge on Multimedia (Audio & Video) systems
• Have a very good understanding of software life cycle and Test Management Process
• Actively involved in defining and improving the Test Management Process
• ATM (Appraisal Team Member) during the CMMI level 3 Assessment at TI, Bangalore and submitted two Papers into external forums
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, Highly process oriented

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: - C, Perl, Python, UNIX Shell Scripts, Java and Awk

GUI Automation Software: Rational ROBOT

Operating Systems: - Android, Windows 2000,Windows XP and UNIX

Standards and Protocols: Wireless Signaling Standards - GSM, WCDMA, CDMA 2000G.dmt, G.bis ADSL physical layer1 standardsSS7 (ISUP, MTP, SCCP and TCAP) of both ITU and ANSI standards

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Productization Manager

Confidential, Columbia, MD

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing Home Automation Products (like HAC, SECURE and IPSM) Controller features with web applications, Android and iOS Mobile Apps
• Responsible for both Manual and Automation testing
• Developed test code in Java language using Eclipse, IDE and TestNG framework
• Configured Selenium Web Driver, TestNG and created selenium automation scripts in java using TestNG prior to agile release
• Involved in Designing & Developing data driven framework using Selenium Web Driver, TestNG and implemented Java Mail to send the regression result automatically
• Created and enhanced numerous test scripts to handle changes in the objects, in the tested application’s GUI and in the testing environment using Selenium Web Driver
• Worked on Selenium GUI Object / element verification is done through XPath, CSS Locators
• Used TestNG Annotations in Selenium Web Driver and executed a batch of tests as TestNG suite.
• Developed test automation scripts using Selenium Web Driver for regression and performance testing of the various releases of the application
• Developed performance test cases using Jmeter and conducted the performance testing of IPSM server as part of SECURE testing
• Responsible for design evaluation, product verification of HAC and other integral embedded components
• Managing the HA application development, Validation and deploying the app on end devices like Tabs, Pads and mobile phones (Android & iOS)

Senior Test Lead (System Test)

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed functionality testing (complete phone features), KPI, Performance & Stability testing and 2G/3G modem pre-SI testing on R13 and 85xx platforms
• Developed Regression test cases in Java using Eclipse, IDE, Selenium WebDriver and TestNG framework
• Worked on Selenium GUI Object / element verification is done through XPath, CSS Locators
• Selected the Test Cases to be automated and performed functional testing of the front end using Selenium (IDE and Web Driver) & created Data Driven framework using TestNG.
• Contributed in developing Automation Framework that uses Java, Selenium Web Driver and TestNG
• Used TestNG framework to run unit test and Maven to build the Project.
• Created XML based test suit and integrated with Jenkins Server to execute automation scripts on a regular basis by scheduling Jenkins jobs in different test environments with different test configurations.
• Closely interacted with stakeholders to understand their needs, priorities and expectations
• Conducted Project Planning, Estimation, Project Reporting and Program Reviews efficiently
• Led the test execution, defect management and reporting activities from the front
• Defined and deployed performance metrics for the validation group and in turn able to help improving the test execution efficiency and improved the competency of the team
• Globally responsible for maintaining and managing CQ based test management system and DBDT - the test automation system in Java
• Instrumental in building the team, comprising of employees and contract resources, from the scratch and turned it into high performance team

Sr. System Test Lead

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complete System Test, Regression, Performance and Stability Testing of DSL Modems, CDMA protocol conformance, Multimedia Systems based on DM3xx processors
• Conducted Project Planning, Estimation, Project Reporting and Program Reviews efficiently
• Led the test execution, defect management and reporting activities from the front
• Optimized the test cases and reduced the defect leakage significantly
• Set up and maintained Quality Center, the one stop test management system, between all the project stake holders including the customer
• Guided and facilitated the team to automate the test execution and have reduced the test cycle time
• Worked with multi sited teams and coordinated the testing
• Closely interacted with customers to understand the customer needs, priorities and expectations
• Guided and monitored the team to adhere to the TI System Test Process and stick to the schedules promptly without compromising on product quality
• Managed the team of about 20 engineers from different sites across the globe

System Test Lead

Confidential, Bethesda, MD

Responsibilities:

• Led the team of six engineers to validate Gateway A-2000/A5000 features and SS7 protocol (ISUP, MTP, SCCP and TCAP) conformance testing
• Conducted test project planning, estimation and monitoring successfully
• Led the test execution, defect management and reporting activities from the front
• Worked closely with dev team in resolving customer reported issues.
• Defined and drove Test management process

System Test Engineer

Confidential, Naugatuck, CT

Responsibilities:

• Software Validation of SS7 protocol (ISUP, MTP, SCCP and TCAP) conformance testing and LNP feature testing of VOATM soft switch
• Prepared the test plans, test case design and conducted
• Drove test execution, defect management and reporting

Developer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Developed and maintained PSTN Switch Features like Terminating Partition Expansion, Calling Card Number and SS7 DPC Blocking Enhancements in C & C++
• Prepared and designed unit test cases
• Provide support for production defects during System testing

Developer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Developed unit test cases to validate the VeComp Processor in C
• Automated the test execution using C and PERL.
• Optimized and streamlined the test case and reduced test cycle time for by1/3rd of the earlier time