OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a challenging position in the area of Software Testing/Quality Assurance (QA), this allows the pursuit of career advancement and expands my knowledge and skills.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• ISTQB Certified Tester with closed to 5 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance of Web based and Client-server applications on various platforms
• Well versed with QA concepts and methodologies and proficient in performing Black box testing, functional testing, integration testing, system testing, Regression testing and compatibility testing
• Involved in Black box, Manual as well as Automated Testing and prepared Test Suite for all the Test Cases
• Expert in writing, executing Test Plans, Test Cases, Scenarios and Test Reports.
• Comprehensive exposure and hands-on experience in all phases of the software development life cycle, from requirements to release, as part of a quality assurance team.
• Strong hands on experience in manual testing and test management tool concepts
• Knowledge of testing tools like Test Director, Quality center& QTP Knowledge of complete end-to-end project development, maintenance work
• Strong background in UNIX, SQL, XML, HTML, VBScript.
• Experience in Quality Assurance of Web based and Client-server applications on various platforms with comprehensive understanding of all aspects of SDLC.
• Excellent understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Test Life Cycle (STLC) and Test Methodologies from project definition to post-deployment documentation
• Interacted diplomatically with developers and other team members to ensure high quality software. Played a key role in timely delivery of the product
• An excellent team player with solid technical skills has excelled in both large scale projects and in individual roles in various environments
• Highly motivated, organized and independent self-starter committed to the highest levels of professional and personal excellence.

Education:

Master of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering,
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Certification:

ISTQB software testing certification

Training:

QA Training on Mercury Quality Center, QTP

WORK AUTHORIZATION :

Permanent Resident

Operating Systems:

Windows 98/2000/2003/XP

Testing Tools :

Test Director 8.0/7.6, Quality Center 9.2/9.0,QTP 9.2/9.0,

Programming Languages:

SQL

Platforms:

Windows 95/98, 2000, Windows NT4.0, MS-DOS, UNIX, LINUX , Solaris8

Scripting:

VB script

Application Software:

MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Web Technologies:

HTML, XML, JSP, HTTP, DHTML,

Database:

MS-SQL Server, MS-Access , Sales Logic, MAS500,SQL Server 2008 R2(QA) and SQL Azure

App/Web Servers:

Apache, IIS, Web Logic, Web Spear, Windows Azure

Web Browsers:

Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape Navigator, Chrome, Safari

CAREER PROFILE

Confidential,is software company that develops financial and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants and individuals. Working with Website designing application for small business.

• Responsible for implementing and executing black tests for web applications
• Involved in Creating and reviewing test plans, test cases, and other QA documents to ensure sufficient test coverage based on requirements and specifications
• Tested the application on Windows and Mac operating systems
• Tested the functionality integrated with multiple social networks (Face book, Twitter etc)
• Reported defects using Defect tracking system, Quick base
• Practical work experience in Agile/Scrum Methodology
• Effectively participated in, sanity testing, cross browser testing(testing with Safari, Firefox, IE, and Chrome browsers) &test data preparation
• Constructed complete/thorough manual test cases based on test design and thorough knowledge of the product and its environment
• Regularly interacted with peers and manager regarding assigned project tasks

Confidential,Senior SQA Engineer
San Jose, CA. April 2007—Jan 2011

Confidential,provides loan processing software solutions to banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers, and brokers. I have played active role on multiple products. Point (a mortgage process automation application),Point Central( a centralized file management and reporting software solution),Webcaster (a Website designing application for mortgage professionals),MyCalyx.com(self-service customer portal for all Calyx customers used to manage electronic software deployment).

Responsibilities:

• Actively participated and contributed in the testing cycle – from reviewing FRD till release.
• Designed test cases for major features and executed them, and ensured that new and existing components being released are reliable, defect free and function as documented
• Leadership roles in creation and execution of QA and testing processes, test strategies and plans for all products and trained the entire QA team on testing process and developing Test Cases.
• Created the Work breakdown structure and component level test plans7 Prepared pre-conditioned data for testing of the application
• Performed system, regression, installation and unit testing of the components of all products.
• Used QTP to automate some of the test cases for regression and end-to-end testing
• Were able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and prioritize time effectively to meet tight software release deadlines
• Provided timely feedback to developers as bugs are found using Bugzilla.
• Coordinated the walkthrough and kickoff meetings with developers and project managers.
• Used automation tool- Performed functional/GUI testing using Quick Test Pro and enhanced the VBScript based on functionality
• Executed test plans in QA, Staging and Production environment, which mainly involves Sanity and End to End testing
• Actively involved in Microsoft Dynamics CRM testing and it’s integration with Mycalyx application
• Lead the release testing of the Webcaster software& My Calyx
• Managed the resource constraints and conflicts by communicating effectively with the Project and Development Managers.

Environment: C++, Windows 2003,Xp, Vista, ASP.NET, HTML,VB script, Microsoft SQL Server, Apache, IIS, XML,Bugzilla,VB script, QTP, Web Logic, HTML,PowerPoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox , C# 4.0, IIS, Windows Azure SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Azure, CRM, HTML

Confidential,is a full-service commercial bank, providing a broad mix of financial services to businesses and individuals. This was a web base banking application.
Responsibilities:

• Interacted with business teams and developers to understand business requirements and application functionality
• Planned the comprehensive testing strategy for the various modules to develop test design products: Test Scenarios, Test Scripts and Test Cases, Automated as well as Manual
• Regularly participated in Technical and Use Case review meetings for various functionalities in the application.
• Fully integrated with Test Director/Quality Center for Test Management activities, created separate test sets for each release based on the severity.
• Participated in Defect Review Board meetings to verify and review various defects logged against the application.

Environment:
Java, Oracle,ASP.NET, HTML,VB script, Internet Explorer, Test Director/Quality Center,MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Confidential, Software Tester
Coimbatore, India. Dec 1999—Aug 2000

Confidential,has been one of the pioneering Insurance industries in India. I worked on testing an online service to Policyholders and Agents which enabled policyholders to receive immediate policy status report, prompt acceptance of their premium, view and pay premium online.
Responsibilities:

• Managed Requirements and maintained test repository using Test Director.
• Analyzed Business, Functional Requirements and Use cases of and developed Test Plans, Test cases and Test scripts for both positive and negative tests.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the Test Director for all the defects found during functional and regression testing and follow up of the bug life cycle.
• Performed Screen Navigation Test to ensure that the links are established as per the documentation provided
• Reported the defects to developers using Test Director Defect Manager
• As Quality Assurance Engineer, involved in Testing, Debugging, Bug Reporting & Documentation
• Checked the broken links in the application and conducted cross browser testing.

Environment: Asp.Net, SQL Server 2000, Test Director, VSS, XML, C++, Oracle, SQL/PL SQL, Visual Basic, MS Office, Win 2K, Test director