Objective:

Seven years of experience in Manual and Automated testing of web based and client/server application in the field of financial, healthcare, government solution and Communication seeking a challenging position as a Senior SoftwareQA/ TestEngineer with varied responsibilities.

Summary:

• Expert in the areas of Software Testing, Business Analysis and in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
• Experienced in analysis of Software Requirement Specifications and development of Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Cases
• Performed Smoke, Functional, Positive, Negative, Integration, Database, Regression, Accessibility, User Acceptance (UAT), Smoke Testing in production, Performance, Stress ,Volume Testing, Back end Testing and End to End Testing.
• Experienced in Creating Reports and Matrixes like Requirement Assessment Report, Test Analysis Report, Test Matrix, Requirement Traceability Matrix, Executive Summary, Meeting Minute and Post Mortem Report etc.
• In depth knowledge in Software Development Methodology like Waterfall, Iterative and Agile.
• Possess excellent skills in Manual Testing along with skills in Automation Testing using Mercury/HP QuickTest Professional, LoadRunner, Quality Center and Test Director, WinRunner.
• Proficient in creating Test Scripts for Functional and Regression Testing using QuickTest Professional (QTP).
• Developed User Defined functions using the knowledge of VBScript and experienced in test Automation Framework.
• Expert knowledge of executing and maintaining automated load/performance test scripts and scenarios using LoadRunner.
• Deep Knowledge of Toad, SQL and PL/SQL programming to create and retrieve data from databases such as DB2, Oracle, and MS SQL.
• Involved in project planning such as initiation, planning, execution, control and closeout.
• Proficient skill in risk analysis, requirement documents, hardware/software specifications.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and skills in time management, client relationship and ability to adapt and learn new things quickly.
• Experience in building, troubleshooting and supporting personal computers, networking, and deployment solutions.
• Organized, attention to detail, self-motivation, personable, multi-focused and ability to meet project milestones and deliverable dates.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills and strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making skills.
• Capability to adapt and learn new tools, techniques, and approaches.
• Ability to work independently if required and convenient in team work.

Software Testing Tools

Mercury Interactive Quick Test Professional, Win Runner, Load Runner, Quality Center, PVCS Tracker, Rational Test Suite

Databases

MS Access, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2

CM

Star Team, VSS.

Languages

C/C++, Java, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, Java Script, VB Script, and HTML

Networking

TCP\\IP, Telnet, Net Term

Experience

Confidential,GREENBELT, MD, October 2008 – Present
Senior Software Test Engineer

• Created Test Plans which describe test items, test strategies, test environment, and test execution process.
• Tested with emphasis on meeting client specific requirements, company standards, and end-user friendliness.
• Designed, composed, and updated test scripts for in-house and client acceptance testing based on requirement documentation and experience.
• Composed detailed product documentation to include user guides and training materials.
• Maintained a close-looped discrepancy reporting system. Provided technical assistance in support of field reported issues: train users, or devise corrections and/or alternative work methods to solve issues.
• Analyzed systems design specifications and developed test plans, test cases to cover overall quality assurance testing.
• Created QTP Test Scripts and performed Functional and Regression testing. Executed the test scripts using QTP and analyzed the result.
• Executed test scenarios, analyzed the actual results against the expected results and creation of test data.
• Analyzed the results, and discuss Bugs and Errors with the Business Analysts and Developers.
• Executed the Test Cases across all types of browsers (Fire Fox and IE).
• Verification of test results with the Business Requirements Specifications & report mismatches to developers.
• Worked closely with developers to resolve identified problems in new and existing applications.
• Performed data integrity testing by executing SQL and PL/SQL statements.
• Used bug tracking system to log defects, make defects reproducible, Verify bugs fixes.
• Worked directly with Lead developer, Programmers and Customers, leading the development of test plans, test conditions and Test cases.

Environment: Java, Web Sphere, Oracle, QuickTest Pro, Quality Center, HTTP, Microsoft Office

Confidential,NY November 2005-August 2008

• Reviewed the System Requirement Specs (SRS).
• Analyzed the requirement and design documents.
• Developed Test Plans, Test Cases, Traceability Matrix, and Test Analysis Report (TAR).Performed both Manual and Automated testing.
• Automated the functionality and interface testing of the application using Quick Test Professional (QTP).
• Worked Extensively on Quick Test Pro, Created Master scripts and Modified scripts in expert mode.
• Used reusable actions with utilizing the flexible functionalities in Quick Test professional.
• Developed GUI, Text, XML checkpoints to validate the data and parameterized the scripts to drive with External Data Files.
• Automated test scenarios for Functionality and Regression Testing using Quick Test Professional.
• Involved in writing SQL queries for Backend Testing and to verify the database updates, inserts and deletions etc., of the records, and validate them.
• Reporting and verifying the bugs in Mercury Quality Center.
• Interaction with business analysts and developers to resolve the technical issues so as to meet the client’s requirement for a better quality software product.
• Analyzed test results, determined causes of failures and wrote detailed executive summary test reports which were presented to upper management.
• Extensively used SQL query for retrieving data from database such as DB2, Oracle.
• Developed SQL Scripts for Backend Testing to ensure that the data is updated as per the Business Rules.
• Performed Smoke, Functional, Positive, Negative, Integration, Regression, Database, Accessibility, User Acceptance (UAT), Smoke Testing in production, Performance, Stress and Volume Testing.
• Created and modified Test Database objects using the knowledge PL/SQL programming.
• Worked with the QA Manager in developing Responsibility Matrices for the Team Members periodically.
• Attended periodic meetings, teleconferences and led discussions on problem resolution

Environment: Windows, UNIX, Quick Test Professional, VBScript, Quality Center, Same Time, VMware, XML,Java, Windows XP, UNIX, DB2, Oracle, LoadRunner, MS Office.

Confidential,New Jersey July 2003 – September 2005
Test Engineer Job Responsibilities:

• Automated and manual testing of different Web Application.
• Involved in Preparing test plans and prepared the test cases and test scripts.
• Defined and performed the Test strategies and associated scripts for the verification of the application and ensuring that it meets all defined business requirements and associated functionality.
• Performed manual testing on Web applications and testing include browser compliance, links and form validations.
• Determined test strategies based on requirements and architecture.
• Performed Integration Testing, System Testing, Functionality Testing, Module Testing, and Usability Testing in a client/server environment.
• Extensively used QTP for creating automated scripts for GUI, Functional and Regression testing.
• Conducted System testing to ensure the system functions met the business needs and establishment of preliminary work instructions.
• Reported defects using Test Director to the development team and followed up for the defects.
• Manually performed Back-end testing by writing SQL queries in SQL Server 2000
• Used Test Director for bug tracking and reporting, also followed up with the development team to verify bug fixes and update bug status.
• Created and filed various office documentation using MS Office applications.
• Regularly following up with Development Team to discuss discrepancies identified during testing.

Environment: JAVA, Windows/NT, UNIX, SQL Server 2000, Quick Test Professional, MS Office

Bachelor of Computer Science