Accomplished Software Quality Analyst with a proven record in diversified fields of testing. Extensively worked on each phase of Software Testing and involved in all the phases of Software Development Life Cycle. Experienced in testing client/server and Web applications.

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

Certification
ASTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level

Work Authorization Status
Permanent Resident (Green Card)

Strengths

• Involved in all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Proficient in Functionality Testing, Black Box Testing, Build Verification Testing, Integration Testing, Regression testing and Stress Testing for quality assurance of a given software application including different software releases, builds and patches.
• Involved in preparing Test Plans.
• Well versed in different software development methodologies like Waterfall and Agile.
• Proficient in complete testing process of a given software application for different software releases, includes creation of test plans and test cases by maintaining Quality procedures and standards to meet client\'s requirements and expectations.
• Highly proficient in Manual Testing and Negative Testing to make the product bug free.
• Involved in Quality procedures like internal quality audits, defect prevention, estimations, metrics collections, inspection and reviews.
• Working knowledge of SDLC and STLC.
• Skills in back end testing executing SQL queries to retrieve data from database.
• Understanding of creating test cases using automated test tools like Quick Test Pro and performing load testing using LoadRunner.

Technical Skills

• Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 7, Linux
• Languages: Java, J2EE
• Database: Oracle9i, Oracle 11g, TOAD
• Automated Test Tools: Quick Test Pro 9.5
• Test Management Tools: Quality Center
• Requirement Management Tool: CaliberRM 6.0
• Applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint
• Bug Reporting Tools: JIRA
• Browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox
• Source Control: Subversion, CVS
• Servers: Apache, IIS, WebLogic, WebSphere

Professional Experience

Confidential Investments May 2010 - Present
QA Analyst
NAW, New Account Wizard

The New Account Wizard (NAW) application consolidates and centralizes the process of creating and maintaining investment accounts for equities. It provides real time account opening capability using message based integration with the back office system of record. It supports dynamic rendering of UI based on the type of account being created and incorporates edit checks to eliminate errors during the account opening process.

Role

• Interacted with the Business Analyst for detailed understanding of Business requirements while writing the Test Cases.
• The project followed Agile methodology with iterative release cycles.
• Extensively used Quality Center for Test Case management.
• Executed Manual Test Cases and verified actual results with expected results. JIRA was used for defect tracking.
• Identified test conditions from functional specifications and product requirements and wrote test cases to cover those functional requirements.
• Created and reviewed end-to-end test requirements, test strategies and test plans by coordinating with cross functional teams, which included development and subject matter experts, to agree upon a consistent approach to testing and identify risks and dependencies. Caliber was used to manage Requirements.
• Worked with the test lead to prepare Traceability matrix to ensure that the Business requirements mapped to Functional requirements and Functional requirements to Test cases.
• Done Load Testing/Performance Testing to see how application is responding to the user actions under different load conditions.
• Analyzed change requests and created/modified test cases to maximize test coverage.
• Managed and coordinated testing, recording results and where appropriate performing initial root cause investigation.
• Performed Feature Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing and Smoke Testing.
• Responsible for weekly status updates showing testing progress.
• Updated Lead QA Analyst with status of testing / issues on a regular basis (both informal communication and written reports).

Environment: Java, J2EE (JDBC, EJB, JNDI) JSP, Java Script, XML, JIRA, Subversion, Weblogic, Windows XP, Oracle, Linux, Quality Center, JIRA, Caliber 6.0

Confidential USA April 2009 - March 2010
QA Analyst
Sweepstakes Trip Tracking System

The primary goal of the Sweepstakes application is to provide designated employees of PM USA and external groups a single source for tracking sweepstakes programs offered by PM USA. The application includes Experiential, Traditional and Hybrid Sweepstakes programs. Experiential and Traditional Sweepstakes programs involve various external business partners processing potential winners through eligibility & prize fulfillment.

Role

• Interacted with the Business Analyst for detailed understanding of Business requirements while writing the Test Cases.
• Participated in various meetings and discussed Enhancement and Modification Request issues.
• Performed all phases of end-to-end testing which included User Acceptance testing, Functionality testing, Regression Testing, GUI testing, boundary testing, negative testing, and Smoke testing of the Application.
• Created Test input Data according to Requirements.
• Performed Regression Testing as and when the bugs got fixed and checked whether application is free from bugs.
• Interact extensively with developers to close the open bugs and resolve issues.
• Involved in weekly walkthrough and inspection meetings, to verify the status of the testing
• Extensively worked with end users during UAT testing.

Environment: Java, J2EE (JDBC, EJB, JNDI) JSP, Java Script, CVS, Websphere, Bugzilla, Windows XP, SQL Server, Linux, Quality Center