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 Frameworksusing TestNG/Junit and performance testing using Jmeter
• 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 SDLC, STLC and Test Management Process
• Actively involved in defining and improving the Test Management Process and worked in Agile/Scrum development environment
• 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:

Tools:

• Automation Tools: Selenium, Jmeter, Rational ROBOT, SOAP, Cucumber, Ruby
• QC & Jira with Zephyr - for Test Management
• CQ - Rational Clear Quest, Redmine
• SPIRENT JR, RACAL - CDMA network emulators
• Spirent’s Line Simulators and Noise Generators, INET, MGTS - SS7 protocol analyzers and SSP (CO) simulators
• CMU 200, DBDT - Test Automation Tool

Software

• Selenium WebDriver, Selenium IDE, Selenium RC with a thorough knowledge on frameworks like Junit, TestNG, Jmeter- Performance Test Tool
• SOAP UI- Web Services testing software
• Programming Languages - C, Java, Perl, Python, SQL, UNIX Shell Scripts and Awk
• GUI Automation Software - Rational ROBOT
• Operating Systems - Android, Windows 2000,Windows XP and UNIX/LINUX

Standards and Protocols

• Image and video compression standards such as JPEG, MPEG, H.263 and H.264Wireless 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:

Confidential, Columbia, MD

Productization Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing Home Automation Products (like HAC, SECURE and IPSM) Controller features, HAC web applications, HAC Android and iOS Mobile Apps
• Responsible for both Manual and Automation testing
• Performed all the testing activities like preparing Test Plans, defining test strategy and test methodologies as per STLC and SDLC
• Wrote test cases to test complex Systems like SECURE, HAC Lifestyle and the controlling web and mobile application
• Performed Functionality testing, complete System testing (End to End), Regression, Sanity and performance testing of all the apps and devices
• Interacted timely with all the key stake holders like BA s, developers, test lead and Project managers to understand the requirements and conducted peer reviews of the test cases before base-lining the test cases
• Wrote the automation test scripts using Selenium automation scripts using Selenium Web Driver and TestNG framework for regression and performance testing of the various releases of the application
• Involved in Designing & Developing data driven framework using Selenium Web Driver, and TestNG frame work to automate application testing.
• Used TestNG Annotations in Selenium Web Driver and executed a batch of tests as TestNG suite
• 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
• Tested Web Services offered by HAC web app using Soap UI app using the corresponding WSDL files before deploying the services
• Also involved in IPSM database testing by writing complex SQL queries to test IPSM database building, database operations/features, and performance testing of the IPSM database.
• Developed performance test cases using Jmeter and conducted the performance testing of IPSM server as part of SECURE testing
• Wrote HAC device API s using Linux Shell scripting and tested the API s using Putty on controller device over serial interface
• Responsible for design evaluation, product verification of HAC and other integral embedded components
• Used HP-ALM for test management
• Managing the HA application development, Validation and deploying the app on end devices like Tabs, Pads and mobile phones (Android & iOS)

Senior Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Managed functionality testing (complete phone features), KPI, Performance & Stability testing and 2G/3G modem pre-SI testing on R13 and 85xx platforms
• Thoroughly followed the SDLC and STLC process in day to day project activities
• Closely interacted with stakeholders to understand their needs, priorities and expectations
• Conducted Project Planning, Estimation, Project Reporting and Program Reviews efficiently
• Used QC 11.0 for test management to export and import test cases from to excel sheets, defect logging and other dash board features status reporting
• Led the test execution comprising functionality, Performance, Stress/stability and regression testing,
• Effectively performed defect management and reporting activities from the front
• Worked in Agile development environment and participated in Scrum meetings
• 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
• Developed Regression test cases in Java using Eclipse, IDE, Selenium WebDriver and TestNG framework
• 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
• Involved in acceptance testing using Cucumber and Selenium Web Driver
• Used Python based test automation frame work for testing all the mobile platforms
• Wrote test cases in Python and executed over ADB

Sr. System Test Lead

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
• Analyzed the requirements to identify the test scenarios and wrote the test cases
• Performed Functionality testing, Performance, Regression and UAT testing
• Logged the defects in defect management and tracked them to closure
• Prepared the System Test Repots periodically and shared them with all the stake holders on time
• Optimized the test cases and reduced the defect leakage significantly
• Set up and maintained Quality Center(QC 10.0), 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 and key stake holders like developers, test leads, project managers 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
• Thoroughly followed the SDLC and STLC process in day to day project activities
• Managed the team of about 20 engineers from different sites across the globe

System Test Lead

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

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

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

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