SUMMARY:

• Experience of 8+ years in Software Testing BOTH MANUAL AND AUTOMATION TESTING on Java and .NET Applications throughout the development cycle.
• Key member of the team that Implemented Agile (Scrum) methodology in Software Engineering
• Performed the role of Scrum Master on several projects
• Proficiency in TOAD and SQL
• Experience in Telecom Domain, ERM domain and Web Based Application testing.
• Experience in Healthcare and Finance domain.
• Expertise in Test Plan Design & Development of Test cases, test case execution,
• Test & Bug Reports.
• Worked on various application and web servers and databases.
• Prepare written communication documents, project status, issues, and requirements.
• Involved in entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Investigate/research issues, Impact Analysis, solid capacity planning and provide solutions for tickets raised by users and communicated to users to get approvals.
• Experienced with various types of testing: Module, Integration, Conversion, Regression, User Acceptance, Beta and Platform Certification on Client Server and Web Applications
• Exposure to Automated and Performance Testing using Visual Studio Team System
• Ability to lead teams from different groups within a project and achieve the desired result
• Excellent Team building, Project management, Analytical, Interpersonal and communication skills
• Consistently met tight deadline schedules within dynamic environments.
• Equally effective working independently or as part of a team.
• Comfortable interaction with other teams and business users.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: C, C++, SQL, PL/SQL, 4T (SilkTest)

Databases: SQL Server 2008, 2005, 2000, Oracle 11i, 10g, 9.xx, DB2

Web Technologies: XML, HTML and VB script.

Application/Web servers: Weblogic 8.1, Tomcat 4.0.3 and Apache 2.0.4

Operating Systems: Windows2008/2003,Windows7,WindowsXP/2000/NT/98/95, Unix, Solaris

Software Q/A: Standards & Procedures Development, SDLC Testing, Test Plan Design & Development, Defect Repotting and Tracking, Traceability Matrix

Testing Tools: SilkTest, VSTS, QTP, HP Quality Center

Other tools: Visual Studio 2005, 2008 Vitria Businessware 4.2, Net Beans 3.6, Toad 7.5, XML Spy 5.4, VNC 3.3, BO Reports

Version Control: CVS, VSS,VSTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential,St Pete,FL

Test Engineer

• Prepared Detailed Test Plans based on the MMF requirements, SDS and TSD. And reviewed the same with the Business and Development teams prior to Test execution.
• Import requirements to QC, Setup Test folders, Test systems, Test regions in QC.
• Write test cases in QC and link the same to requirements.
• Engaged various development teams, PM and BPM to finalize test environment setup, refresh and data load schedule for the duration of testing of both SIT and UAT.
• Have worked on all modules of HP QC for testing such as, Requirements, Test Plan, Test Lab and Defects module.
• Attend daily Defect calls and provide status/clarification for each defect.
• Attend business review meeting and clarify any questions related to business requirements.
• Provided assistance to the Testing team during SIT, in the form test data modification, test data flow and in writing defects.
• Provided Testing support during UAT phase of the project.
• Performed regression testing of the application.

Confidential,St Petersburg,FL

Test Analyst

• Prepared Detailed Test Plans based on the SEPA requirements, SDS and TSD. And reviewed the same with the Business and Development teams prior to Test execution.
• Played a major role in System Testing and Systems Integration testing of all components.
• Prepared Test cases/test Scenarios document and review the same with testing team. Also upload the same test cases in to HP QC.
• Have used all modules of HP QC for testing such as, Requirements, Test Plan, Test Lab and Defects module.
• Attend daily Defect calls and provide status/clarification for each defect.
• Attend business review meeting and clarify any questions related to business requirements.
• Provided assistance to the Testing team for data setup.
• Performed regression testing of the application by posting various value transactions such as Purchase, Liquidation, Exchange and Transfers.

Confidential,Tampa,FL

QC Engineer

• Write SRS (System Requirement Specifications) and One to One Design review with Developers
• Project Planning, Estimation, Scheduling
• Develop Test Plan and Documenting QA Practices
• Work with Developers and Product managers to develop, maintain and execute quality assurance testing procedures
• Reviewed CRS (Customer Requirement Specification) with Product Managers/Product Owners
• Write SRS (System Requirement Specification) and conducted one to one review with the Developers
• Creating Coverage Matrix, Result Matrix and Testing Status Report
• Test case Formulation and Creation based on SRS (System Requirement Specifications)
• Perform Beta, Unit, Functional and Regression manually for “Smart Solve” and “QMIS” product line
• Defect verification/Defect tracking using TFS. Reporting defects found during testing cycles and verification of fixed defects.
• Was involved in different kinds of projects such as Quarterly Service Packs, Monthly Patches and Minor and Major Enhancements
• Monitor critical issues and escalate to developers as appropriate
• Determine appropriate types and amounts of testing, procedures and forms that adhered to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, CFR Part 11 and ISO 9000 procedures
• Performed multi - platform testing and installation testing.
• Performed Conversion Testing.
• Verified Reports for SmartSolve system
• Involved in automation testing using VSTS.
• Actively participated in project review meetings and contributed effectively for planning and successful execution of the project.
• Played a major role in testing Smart Designer (Toolkit Functionality )
• Implemented Agile methodology of testing in this project .Project involved in Coordinating, Creating and Testing Toolkit facility for the Web based product line. It allows the customer to design Forms, Entity and Workflows with the help of a user friendly Interface. Had an interface to drag and drop components, setup actions and properties for designing and verifying in run time. The final output could be exported into xml and manually tweaked using a XML editor.

QA - Engineer

Confidential,San Mateo, CA

• Test Plan Design & Development of test scripts for regression as well as functional testing.
• Defect verification/Defect tracking using Answerlink. Reporting defects found during testing cycles and verification of fixed defects.
• Performed multi-platform testing and installation testing.
• Performed Migration and Platform Testing.
• Verified BO Reports for Expense Management Suite.
• Involved in automation testing using SilkTest.
• Actively participated in project review meetings and contributed effectively for planning and successful execution of the project.

Confidential,Milton Keys

Technical Associate

• Involved in system testing and support for the BT Retail Hub. The system test includes Functional, Regression, Performance and Migration testing.
• Initiated and identified the bottlenecks in the system.
• Implemented streamlining of test cases to improve the performance, this has significantly reduced the time taken for testing.
• Understanding the functional design requirements and accordingly preparing the test scenarios and test cases.
• Configuring the system environment, writing and execution of the test cases.
• Defect verification and reporting bugs.
• Responsible for reviewing test cases of team members and was involved in updating onsite manager regarding status.
• Preparation of status reports.