SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

Over Eight years experience in Information Technology with specialization in QA testing of software systems in Client/Server and Web Applications on Windows and Unix Environment.

• Experienced in writing and executing test plans, test cases for both Automated

and Manual testing.

• Strong hands on experience in Manual and Automated testing using tools such as

WinRunner, TestDirector, Quality Center and LoadRunner.

• Participated in requirement analysis reviews and working sessions to understand

the requirements and system design.

• Involved in analyzing Functional Specifications, Uses Cases, Business requirements,

Business rules to prepare test schedule, identify test requirements, design test scripts,
execute test runs.

• Participated in Black box, White box, Integration testing, Functional testing, Load

Testing, Stress Testing, Regression Testing, Acceptance Testing, Data Driven testing.

• Worked with developers to resolve problems and managing test process.
• Created automatic test scripts using testing tools and formulated defects using defect

tracking tools.

• Able to quickly adapt to new environments and learn new technologies.
• Possess strong analytical skills coupled with good communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems : Windows 95 /98 /NT /XP, UNIX, MS-DOS
Testing Tools : WinRunner, LoadRunner, TestDirector,
Quality Center

Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, MS-Access,
Languages: C/ C++, Java, Visual Basic, SQL
Web Technologies : HTML, XML, ASP, WebLogic, Web Sphere
Tools: MS-Office, ODBC
Testing Procedures: Black box, Functional, System, Regression, UAT

Confidential, (April 11-Present)
Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst
Cash Advances
Confidential,is the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates3,069 banking offices and 5,310 ATMs in 25 states and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. US Bank’s OLB/MM is a web application that provides online banking and money movement to customers. They can operate easily without any hassle and make payments, check account balances, Cash advances and many more. Cash Advance is an important functionality of OLB/MM it’s a smart way to arrange cash quickly and securely and to utilize funds when your needs change.
Responsibilities:

• The Agile software development process with incremental builds was used for the project.
• Responsible for creation and support of Test Planning, Test strategies and Test Cases.
• Analyzed the Business, Functional requirements and streamlined the Testing activities.
• Conducted Functionality testing for Web Portals, Front end and Back end .
• Performed Manual Testing including Positive Testing and Negative testing.
• Responsible for developing test scripts and cross checking with Business Requirements.
• Maintained testing standards and was involved in creating test scenarios.
• Performed tests for Functionality, System , Security, GUI.
• Performed End- to- End, user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Tested the application among different Browers.
• Analyzed application, system, and security errors. Escalated issues to developers and verified fixes.
• Executed test cases using Quality Center.
• Bugs where tracked using DTS tool Rational clearquest
• Interacted with developers in Bug fixing.
• Conducted walkthroughs and formal meetings with other team members .
• Attended daily defect meetings and presented progress updates.
• Worked with Business analysts and developers to resolve issues.

Environment: Quality Center10.00, Rational Clearquest, Java, Sql Server, Mainframe(Hogen)

Confidential,Columbus, OH (Nov 06 – April 10)
Sr QA Analyst
Project: Prosper (OOI)

This Data warehouse project involves the transformation of multiple accounting source systems into a Common Information Model. This is done by implementing an integrated investment strategy with a strong technology foundation, efficient and integrated applications with common data architecture to enable integrated performance measurement, analytical and data management processes. The data from different sources is uploaded through EAGLE PACE which is a portfolio management system defined to provide financial services organizations Straight-Through processing Capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyzed Business Requirements and System Specifications to write Test Plan for system and integration testing.
• Created Test scripts and Test Cases for the application based on the Design specifications and updated the scripts as per the design changes for Manual testing.
• Test Case execution monitored using Quality Center.
• Performed Data Validation by executing SQL statements using AQT and SQL Tools
• Performed Positive Testing and Negative Testing.
• Involved in Regression Testing and Database Testing to verify the data integrity.
• Performed all phases of end-to-end testing which includes Functionality Testing, Integration Testing and System Testing of the Application.
• Monitored Defect lifecycle using Quality Center.
• Conducted walkthroughs and formal meetings with other team members.
• Involved in conducting User Acceptance Testing with Business Groups.
• Created Test Metrics and Status Reports to measure Test Execution.

Environment: Quality Center 9.2, UNIX , SQL Tools 1.4, AQT 7.0, Maestro 1.4, Informatica 7.1, Windows XP, Oracle.

Confidential,Columbus, OH (June 05 – Oct 06)
QA Analyst
Project: Finance FOCUS

Project FOCUS is one of the major undertakings of Nationwide as it involves all of its business units. The application concentrates on integrating financial data from all business units associated with Nationwide into a Data Warehouse. The main purpose for this transformation was to create consistent reports across all legal entities in order to allow management to make more accurate and effective decisions about the firm\'s future.
Responsibilities:

• Analyzed Business Requirements and System Specifications to write Test Plan for system and integration testing.
• Created Test scripts and Test Cases for the application based on the Design Specifications and updated the scripts as per the design changes for Manual and Automated testing.
• Conducted Functional Testing of People Soft General Ledger.
  Test Case execution monitored using Quality Center.
• Ran validations of every logical step within their integrated back office.
• Performed Data Validation. by executing SQL statements using Teradata and SQL Tools
• Performed Hyperion Essbase Reports validation under Analyzer and Reports
• Performed Positive Testing and Negative Testing.
• Involved in Regression Testing and Database Testing to verify the data integrity.
• Performed all phases of end-to-end testing which includes Functionality Testing, Integration Testing and System Testing of the Application.
• Monitored Defect lifecycle using Quality Center.
• Conducted walkthroughs and formal meetings with other team members.
• Involved in conducting User Acceptance Testing with Business Groups.
• Responsible for Remote Connectivity Testing.
• Created Test Metrics and Status Reports to measure Test Execution.

Environment: Quality Center 8.2, UNIX, People soft 8.8, Teradata 7.0, Kalido, Informatica 7.1, Hyperion, Windows XP, MS Office.

Client: Confidential,, NY Dec 2003 - May 2005
QA Tester
Project: ICVERIFY
Merchants use their POS (Point Of Sale) devices to receive authorizations for credit and debit card purchases throughout the day. After a workable number of transactions have been authorized, the merchant will settle. Once instructed to settle, the POS device transmits a header transaction to inform the Enhanced Settlement System that it is the beginning of the transaction of a Batch.

Responsibilities:

• Interacted with Business team to understand Business logic and User

Requirements for both Manual and Automated testing

• Collaborated with Developers and DBAs to understand data model.
• Prepared detailed Test Plans and documented the reports.
• Wrote Test Cases and modified Test Cases as per the review comments.
• Executed Test Cases using TestDirector.
• Performed a wide range of quality tests to ensure that software met specified

standards and end user requirements.

• Extensively used SQL statements to test the database.
• Performed Black Box, System, Integration and UAT.
• Tested different modules and their functionality.
• Involved in Data Driven and Regression Testing.
• Used WinRunner to execute automated test procedures.
• Used TestDirector to report bugs.
• Tested the products in multiple release cycles Alpha and final release.
• Interacted with developers during Defect Management and retested the bug fixes.
• Assisted the Team Lead in preparing the final QA report.

Environment: WinRunner 7.6, TestDirector 7.6, VB, Win 2000/NT/98/95, Oracle

QA Consultant
Project: VAPD (Value Added Product Design)
Confidential,provides environment-friendly home building products and services that adequately and consistently meet the ever changing customer needs by continuous upgrade of product value and by building a customer responsive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Interacted with Business Team to understand User requirements.
• Identified and established test requirements using TestDirector for requirement management.
• Assisted the Team Lead in writing Test Plans.
• Involved in manually testing the application using TestDirector.
• Performed a wide range of quality tests to ensure that software meets specified standards and end-user requirements.
• Used SQL to cross check the data in the database.
• Automated testing of the application was done using WinRunner.
• Performed Black Box and End-to-End testing.
• Involved in Integration and System Testing.
• Used TestDirector to track and report bugs, verified fixes and closed bugs.

Environment: WinRunner7.2 TestDirector7.2, Java, Oracle, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Visual Basic, WebSphere, Unix and Windows NT.

Developer/Tester

Responsibilities:

• Designed screens for critical modules such as Interest Calculation, Tax Calculation, premature withdrawal of deposit and renewal of deposits.
• Developed libraries for storing client side program units.
• Developed several MIS reports such as Inward Register, Depositor Register etc.,

Environment: Visual Basic, Oracle, Windows NT.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science
Advanced Diploma in Computer Engineering