SUMMARY:

• I am a certified QA Engineer with proven automation and manual testing skills.
• I have experience creating and executing test plans, coding automation scripts, creating automation frameworks from scratch, and providing production support.
• I have engaged in multiple projects leveraging Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative development practices .
• My past work experience has provided me the opportunity to lead local and remote teams through successful testing cycles and product implementations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Visual Studio Test 2015, Coded UI, Test Manager 2010, Rational ClearQuest, TestComplete V8, QTP, Quality Center, Ranorex, Selenium Webdriver, Eclipse, TestNG, Appium, Postman, SoapUI Pro

Languages: C#, Java, Javascript, VBScript, HTML/XHTML, XML, CSS, T - SQL, PL/SQL, XPath, JSON, Groovy

Database Management Systems: Oracle 9i and SQL Server 2014

Technologies and Software Applications: Team Foundation Server, Siebel V 7.8, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Products, VersionOne, Netsuite, Subversion, git, TeamCity, JIRA

Operating Systems: Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS, HP-UX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Lead Automation Architect

Responsibilities:

• Created automation strategy for API testing objectives
• Extracted API test scenarios from scrum planning sessions
• Performed API test execution/validation using SoapUI Pro
• Assessed mobile automation tools to address test automation roadblocks
• Selected a combination of Selenium Webdriver and Appium to overcome mobile testing challenges
• Created mobile test scripts using C# and Javascript
• Leveraged VMware to create and run Android emulator for mobile testing
• Created test plans and estimates for manual and automated testing initiatives
• Created traceability matrix to ensure test coverage
• Extracted test cases from user stories, requirements, and design documents
• Executed manual tests and updated the test case status in Quality Center
• Performed backend testing using SQL for required scenarios
• Reported and logged defects found during testing cycles
• Responsible for creating automation roadmap and test design approaches
• Designed and implemented automation frameworks using C# for WPF applications
• Lead team in creating and automating reusable code to accommodate feature changes
• Lead automation test case design and code coverage reviews
• Conducted training for Edwards automation resources on the automation framework design, test case design, and test suite design
• Provided assessment of the client’s automation framework and current processes
• Identified performance issues within automation framework
• Trained remote automation team on the client’s automation framework
• Created automation scripts to tackle regression testing goals
• Research and suggest improved methods/metrics for test effectiveness and to achieve consistent test results
• Log and track defects found during test runs
• Document test results and provide test progress/reports to confirm completeness
• Distributed regular status reports to upper management
• Served as single point of contact for communicating environmental issues including all testing roadblocks
• Designed, implemented, and maintained automation frameworks for POS application
• Created automated scripts to address database testing initiatives
• Assessed and selected automation tool to accommodate testing goals
• Created Proof of Concept (POC) demo for selected tools
• Lead teams in creating and automating reusable code to accommodate feature changes
• Lead automation test case design and code coverage reviews
• Assist client with mobile browser automation setup using Ranorex
• Collaborate with Development and QA teams in all aspects of automation development
• Collaborate with Development team for continuous integration initiatives using TeamCity
• Provide technical leadership, strategic guidance, training and mentoring to automation test engineers for test automation implementation
• Provide support to local and remote QA teams
• Log and track defects found during test runs
• Document test results and provide test progress/reports to confirm completeness

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Lead QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed test plans and estimates for testing activities
• Define test strategies for validating back-end system data conversion
• Create test cases to validate required system calculations
• Led and participated in test case peer reviews
• Document test results and provide test progress/reports to confirm completeness
• Distribute regular status reports to upper management
• Review and analyze complex requirements to ensure technical accuracy and completeness
• Work with business analyst, developers, and the product owner to ensure proper testing coverage
• Schedule and track daily testing tasks
• Manage defects throughout the entire lifecycle
• Created and maintained semi-automated excel spreadsheets to ensure requirements coverage
• Created fully automated testing framework using Coded UI and C#
• Leveraged SQL to extract data for required system calculations
• Responsible for creating and executing automated test scripts for regression testing suite

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Participated in integration, system, and user acceptance testing efforts for the Automated Clearing House (ACH), Information Reporting, and Imaging web modules
• Created and executed test cases based on requirements, use cases, and technical design
• Communicated test execution status to upper management
• Ensure coverage of requirements through traceability matrix
• Manage the lifecycle of defects using TFS 2010

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing Accounting, Real Estate Management, and Reporting web applications
• Evaluated, recommended, and implemented VSTS 2010
• Created test plans and test strategies using Test Manager 2010
• Created and performed manual test cases to validate use case criteria
• Led efforts in creating the test automation framework and standards
• Led test automation efforts on various projects using Coded UI and Selenium WebDriver
• Coded and executed automated test scripts on applicable projects
• Maintained and updated the automation script library for functional and regression testing
• Participated in requirements reviews to help finalize the requirements documentation
• Report, track, and update defect status using TFS 2008
• Attend daily status meetings to update test/automation/defect status
• Performed parallel testing for Usability project to ensure previous functionality
• Assisted in planning UAT effort for high risk projects
• Created and implemented current QA process for production support tickets

Confidential, Greensboro, NC

Software Tester

Responsibilities:

• Performed functional test cases to validate system specifications and point of sale software from third party vendors
• Provided proper training and support for offshore testers
• Executed regression test scripts to validate software version functionality
• Tracked and created new defects using ClearQuest
• Updated software versions for testing purposes according to development builds
• Reported test status with proper documentation to test leads
• Revise test case documentation to in corporate updates

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing all .NET web applications Developed, implemented, and executed detailed test plans and test cases based on business requirements
• Performed Manual, UAT, Integration, and System testing on various projects
• Created and executed SQL queries to validate data integrity
• Worked closely with the business and development teams in gathering requirements and solving software defects
• Managed defect tracking and defect reporting using Trac (Web-based tracking tool)
• Automated test scripts for Regression and Functional testing using Selenium
• Served as point of contact for hardware and software testing issues
• Served as the support specialist responsible for identifying and resolving software issues
• Responsible for new hire set up and configuration
• Provided support, configuration/installation, and general troubleshooting of PC/MAC hardware (including laptops, desktops, printers, and blackberry’s) and software issues
• Provided remote PC support
• Assisted with troubleshooting routers and switches
• Set-up off-site cyber lounge for marketing purposes

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Helpdesk Technician

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshot problems with end user hardware and applications for corporate end-users and web based clients
• Maintained and updated the Active Directory
• Reset user passwords using Active Directory
• Evaluated and assigned service requests to the appropriate team member using Siebel
• Logged troubleshooting procedures for training purposes
• Updated documentation for new employee Helpdesk handbook
• Participated in company-wide Outlook email conversion from POP to HTTPS
• Assisted in company wide network VPN update