SUMMARY:

• More than 9 years of Experience in Software Testing, Development and Quality Assurance of various applications using Test Director, Quality Center, Win Runner, Load Runner, QTP, Automated testing and manual testing.
• More than 8 years of Experience working with state Agencies ( Confidential, Texas Confidential ).
• Experienced in writing automated Test scripts, designing Test procedures and Test cases.
• Extensive experience in Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, GUI Testing, Back - end Testing using SQL, Browser Compatibility Testing, Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, System Testing and Build Verification Testing.
• Proficient experience in Manual and Automated Testing of GUI and functional aspects of the Client-Server and Web based Applications on multiple levels of SDLC.
• Experienced in analyzing Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) and System Design Specifications (SDS).
• Performed Testing Life Cycle during the various phases of the application. Involved in converting manual test cases into automated scripts using TSL on Mercury Win runner.
• Extensively used Load Runner for Performance and Load Testing. The Average CPU usage, Response Time, and TPS were analyzed for each scenario.
• Extensively used HP Tools to write Test Cases and for reporting, all the Scripts are maintained using Test Director/Quality Center.
• Experienced in testing applications utilizing technologies such as NET, ASP, VB, C#, CRM, Java,J2EE
• Performed testing with the help of emerging tools like Optimal Trace, ilog and Cognos.
• Experienced in Bug Tracking System and Process.
• Experienced in Database Applications of RDBMS in Oracle 9i/10g, SQL Server and DB2.
• Strong Database (Oracle, SQL Server) testing skills using advanced SQL, PL/SQL
• Knowledge in languages like UNIX, C, Java Script, VB Script, HTML and XML.
• Performed troubleshooting of the problems originating in the production environment and resolved the production problems. Exposure to all aspects of Software development, Troubleshooting, Testing, Maintenance and Production Support.
• High proficiency in Scheduling and Managing resources and activities in QA Teams.
• Setup, maintain QA Test Lab hardware and software and helped to team members.
• Versatile team player with good communication and problem solving skills with all management levels.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Test Director, Quality Center, Win Runner, Load Runner, Quick Test Pro, Optimal Trace, Rational Test Suite (Rational Robot, Clear Case, Rational Manual Tester, Test Manager, Clear Quest, RequisitePro and Rational Unified Process (RUP)),ilog DVS, WebXM, Wave, iTKO LISA, and Mind reef Soap scope server.

Tools: TOAD & PVCS, Version Manager, Merant Tracker, Snag it, Snipping tool, Visio, MS Office.

Environment: Windows 95/98/2000/NT, MS DOS, Sun Solaris and HP UNIX

Languages: C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, SQL, PL/SQL, ASP, TSL, XML & HTML

App/Web Servers: IIS, BEA Web logic & Web sphere

Databases: Oracle 7.X, 8i/9i, 10g, Sybase and SQL Server 2008, and MS-Access

CRM Applications: Siebel 7.8/7.7, Siebel Actuate Reporting, Siebel Configuration, Siebel e Energy, Siebel e services

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Austin, TX

Sr. Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created documents for all system level tests, test plan, test strategy, test cases and validation procedures.
• Performed GUI Test, Smoke test, System test, Regression test, ADA (section 508), User Acceptance Test (UAT) and End to end testing.
• Automated the Test Scripts using Quick Test Professional/Unified Functional Testing and executed them through Quality center/ALM.
• Involved in Scrums and Daily Sprints in the agile methodology and reported the status.
• Participated in Requirement Gatherings and identified the discrepancies between the Legacy system and Replacement system requirements.
• Created test cases in HP ALM and mapped them back to Requirements for traceability.
• Involved in External UAT meetings, External UAT testing techniques and to train the trainers.
• Validated the business requirements and design specifications along with users and documented for future purposes.
• Created Interface and smoke test scripts and verified it in UAT and Production environments.
• Assisted in deploying the code from Dev to Test Environments for testing.
• Performed Thorough Remediation testing as well as Regression testing in each environment.
• Interacted with end users and Vendor team for developing Test Scenarios, Test cases and Test plans.
• Assisted in creating the test plan for different Phases and also prepared Risk Assessment document.
• Generated the status reports by using HP ALM and reported to the management.
• Attended the train the trainer sessions and assisted the trainers in preparing the presentation.
• Reviewed the Business and System supporting documents with UML Diagrams such as Class Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, and Process Flows (Business and System) using UML modeling tools such as MS Visio.
• Executed test cases in User Acceptance environment along with the customers and assisted customers in complicated scenarios.
• Created the GAP Analysis document from FDD’s, flow charts and FACD’s.
• Logged the defects into HP ALM and involved in Daily Triage meetings
• Performed Data Exchange testing by Using GUI and also by using other methods to make sure the data is getting into the system correctly.

Environment: Windows 7, HP ALM, HP UFT 12.02, Remedy, oracle sql developer, Center 9.2, Quick Test Pro 11.0, UFT 12.02, ALM, VM, Load Runner 9.10, Virtual User Generator 9.10, MS Office 2007, WebXM, WAVE tool, JAWS, SOAP UI, web Reports.

Confidential, Austin, TX

Sr.IV&V Test Analyst/ Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Scrums and Daily Sprints in the Agile methodology, also acted as a scrum master.
• Created documents for all system level tests, test plan, test strategy, test cases and validation procedures.
• Performed GUI Test, Smoke test, System test, Regression test, ADA (section 508), User Acceptance Test (UAT) and Performance test.
• Automated the Test Scripts using Quick Test Professional/Unified Functional Testing and executed them through Quality center/ALM.
• Created test plan and verified test entry and exit check lists to deliver a good quality product.
• Evaluated the LISA and Soap Scope Server Tools according to the TEA requirements.
• Involved in task allocation and make sure it will be completed in time.
• Set up test scenarios using the Load Runner Controller by inserting separate start, end transactions and Rendezvous points
• Tested ADA requirements by using WEBXM and Wave tools.
• Involved in server monitoring and analyzed the results with the help of Load Analysis tool.
• Create test scripts using VuGen and parameterized the data as necessary for load testing.
• Assisted in creating requirement documents and also assisted in getting sign off from users.
• Performed testing on GIS application which deals with WMS.
• Reviewed Requirements by using Optimal trace and created test cases by using OT and integrated it with Quality Center.
• Involved in Testing Cognos frame work, Cognos Adhoc reports and Canned Reports by using Cognos Analysis Studio.
• Track the status of the tickets with Remedy tool and played major role in production patch testing for server maintenance. Also participated in creating disaster recovery scripts.
• Participated in RFPs from different Vendors to determine which product is more suitable based on Client requirements.
• Assisted team members in solving their problem by coordinating with the project manager.
• Performed testing on Java and .NET web based applications
• Lead small and midsize projects, managed a team of 5 associates and prioritized the tasks based on the resources.
• Implemented test metrics to communicate status of testing and error correction
• Involved in test approvals and also in SQA (Software Quality Assurance) in verifying the builds to production.
• Performed testing on E-commerce applications such as payments transactions with different type of credit cards and AHT transactions.
• Verified ilog business rules by using DVS and executed them by using Business rules engine.
• Involved in testing conversion of DTS packages to SSIS packages, verified all the packages are working as expected.
• Performed Independent Verification and Validation testing for various applications in each build.
• Managed manual test passes/runs with TFS (team Foundation Server 2010).
• Used DB solo tool in comparing the data to perform parallel batch testing.
• Involved in running the batch jobs and verified whether the data is processed or not.
• Performed Production patch testing as and when required for Production server reboots.
• Determined project readiness for all major releases including providing outsourced vendors with all necessary documentation, test cases, and plans to execute test cases
• Currently working on several six sigma green belt projects.
• Developed Test scripts by using HP Quality Center/ALM.
• Worked with the components of Data Warehousing like components model, ETL tools
• Involved in security testing by auditing and testing various applications with Appscan.
• Performed backend testing by querying different databases as and when needed.
• Tested web services by using test harness tool for some of the applications.
• Worked with Web Sphere ILOG BRMS and modified business rules in business rules management system.
• Involved in multiple tasks and multiple projects at the same time.
• Entered and tracked the defects by using PVCS tracker.

Environment: Windows 7, PVCS Tracker, SQL Server 2005,SQL server 2008, Version Manager, Remedy, Oracle 10.2, Sybase 6.0, Power Builder, PL/SQL Dveloper,Quality Center 9.2, Quick Test Pro 11.0, UFT 12.02, ALM, VM, TFS, Load Runner 9.10, JAVA, J2EE, PHP, Virtual User Generator 9.10, MS Office 2007, WebXM, WAVE tool, ilog, Visual Basic, Crystal Reports, Cognos Reports.

Confidential, Austin, TX

Sr. QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed Functional, Regression, Integration, UAT and End-to-End testing of energy operations.
• Maintained and reviewed the requirements by using Quality Center.
• Involved in writing SQL queries to retrieve the data from oracle databases using Oracle sql developer.
• Analyzed user requirements, technical specifications, functional specification and strategic QA documents such as test approach document, and test plan.
• Developed Test Scripts for Basic, Alternate and Negative flows of the application in Quality Center.
• Analyzed Risk Assessments and projected the impact to the team and Project manager.
• Used Itko Lisa for Web services testing.
• Worked with developers, Release managers to discussed ways to fix the defects and Conduct validation and verification of bug fixes.
• Attended meetings with logical data modelers to enhance knowledge of Back-end Testing.
• Modified Test Cases when changes in the application on new build using Quality Center.
• Performed GUI testing of Siebel application upon up gradation of Siebel, This involved testing the data displayed, testing the layouts of the screens and views and also entities like Pick applets, MVG applets, Static Pick lists .
• Performed troubleshooting of the problems originating in the production environment and resolved the production problems. Exposure to all aspects of Software development, Troubleshooting, Testing, Maintenance and Production Support.
• Participate in daily defect resolution status calls to discuss defects with project management and development team.
• Involved in parameterization of the test data by using LISA.
• Tested broken links, navigation, forms, printing and usability.
• Performed Unit Testing in Siebel eServices and Siebel eEnergy Applications.
• Involved in deploying the testing modules from one environment to the other environments
• Tracked defects and change requests were submitted using Quality Center

Environment: Windows XP and Windows 2003, TIBCO ADB Adapter and TIBCO Siebel Adapter, Oracle 9i, TOAD 9.1, Itko LISA 4.0.5, Siebel eServices 7.7, Siebel eEnergy 7.7, Quality Center 9.2, MS Office 2000, Visual Basic, XML, SOA, BO, DB2.

Confidential, St. Louis, MO

Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in implementing Rational Unified Process (RUP) for modularity and scalability of multiple projects.
• Created test cases and test scripts in Rational Manual Tester and published into word.
• Associated the Manual tester test scripts to Rational Test Manger.
• Involved in Preparing Test plan as per ISO 9001:2000 standard and Guidelines
• Used Clear Case to view and upload the documents in order to keep track of each and every version.
• Maintained and reviewed the requirements by using Rational Requisite Pro.
• Executed test scripts & record problems & issues in accordance with problem and issue management plans using Rational Clear Quest.
• Involved in database testing in order replicate the data one server to the other server
• Trained new employees in testing different aspects of the system & provided Knowledge Transfer.
• Involved in co-relation and created the scripts by using Virtual User generator.
• Performed Smoke testing in different production and staging environments, prior to UAT Testing.
• Uploaded Manual test scripts into Rational Manual Tester for requirement traceability.
• Used Team Center for all approved versions and for all the test results to end client.
• Used FTP for downloading the TR log files and for debugging the defect cause.
• Prepared test cases to test the backend Database by retrieving the data for the tables using SQL
• Involved in performing Load, Performance, Stress and Stability testing using Load Runner.
• Tested deploy
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• Kept track of the Hardware Configuration, Operating System, Tools used Testing types & Results on different software versions.
• Involved in Server bouncing and making sure to bring it back to a normal condition as per testing needs.
• Verified log files when encountering the errors and in table for status of jobs. Also verified database tables for expected values after jobs execution.
• Extensively used SQL for data verification at the back end.
• Performed Ad-Hoc testing, end-to-end testing, System testing, Regression testing and Functional testing.
• Used Load Runner for various Load varying Scenarios through controller for web-based and client server applications.
• Responsible for tracking defects using Clear Quest and making sure that the defects are efficiently passed from one layer to another.
• Assessed in the testing progress and issues to be resolved by conducting Walkthroughs, audits and QA reviews.
• Tested Oracle Database by writing SQL queries using TOAD.
• Generated Reports at the end of the execution with the help of Clear Quest

ENVIRONMENT: Load Runner, Rational Clear Case, Clear Quest, Rational Manual Tester, Test Manager, Requistepro, Mind reef Soap scope Server, Oracle 8.6, HTML, XML, J2EE, UNIX (Solaris 10), FTP, Snag it, Web Sphere application server, Web logic 8.1, MS Office 2000 and Windows 2000.

Confidential, San Jose, CA

QA Analyst/ Onsite Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Involved in all stages of the Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology.
• Gathered and documented the Business requirements by JAD sessions.
• Reviewed Use-Cases, Business Rules, Message Rules, Alternate flows and Exception paths.
• Analyzed the Gaps between Requirements and Use Cases and Prepared GAP Analysis document.
• Worked with the team to prepare a detailed Test Plan and Test strategies.
• Worked with Business Analysts in reviewing State Diagrams, Activity Diagrams and Sequence Diagrams.
• Assisted Business Analysts in creating Defect Manifests for UAT Defect Retesting.
• Performed Build Readiness Testing, Integration Testing, Database Testing, Compatibility Testing, Adhoc Testing, System Testing and User Acceptance Testing.
• Worked in Iterative development methodology environment.
• Performed Regression Testing of Critical Use Cases with the help of Wire Frames, Supplement Specs and Test Data, all managed using Live Link .
• Involved in Migration from Test Director to Quality Center.
• Prepared and Delivered Traceability Matrix during test execution process with the help of Quality Center.
• As an Onsite Coordinator provided direction, expertise, feedback, and coaching to build the capability of Off-shore project team and other onsite coordinators
• Developed Use Case driven Test scripts using Mercury’s Quality Center.
• Reviewed Supplements Specs and Business Documents for Use Case Entitlements.
• Used Quality Center for bug tracking and reporting, also follow-up with development team to verify bug fixes, and update bug status.
• Involved in performing sanity testing of application for post deployment production testing.
• Created automated test cases by using Quick test Pro.
• Assisted in importing and exporting the Test Cases from Excel to Quality center.
• Used TOAD to analyze Data and understand it better to write various queries for testing.
• Assisted in documenting screen mock-ups in HTML and designing of applications.
• Involved in designing test sets for data migration from different systems.

ENVIRONMENT: Quality Centre 8.2, Quick Test Pro 9.1, Oracle iStore, Oracle 11i, HTML, UML, J2EE, TOAD, PL/SQL, MS Office 2003 and Windows XP.

Confidential

Tester

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the testing of the integration flow between various tiers from source to target.
• Collected Test Data pertaining to Market Research for fixed income, mutual funds, equities, warrants, options and Money market funds.
• Performed Regression Testing of Critical Use Cases with the help of wire frames, supplement specs and test data, all managed using PVCS Version Control.
• Aided in generating System testing scenarios of end to end testing of application.
• Interacted with the project team to assign priority to Projects based on dependency and criticality.
• Assisted in generating Post deployment scripts and UAT scripts for users.

ENVIRONMENT: Test Director 8.2, Win Runner, Oracle 9i, HTML, XML, UML, Siebel CRM applications, UNIX (Solaris10), Web Sphere application server, MS Office 2000 and Windows 2000.