PROFILE

• Consultant having 3 years of experience as a QA Analyst, working for Client/Server, Web based applications and Windows based applications.
• Diverse experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance, with expert level skills in strategic areas into Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing and Regression Testing having executed on both Client/Server and web based applications.
• Extensive exposure in Software Development Life Cycle SDLC , which include Requirements gathering and Analysis, Design, Test Planning, Test Execution, and Test Management.
• Writing test conditions and detailed test cases and analyzing requirements for testability.
• Worked on Agile methodology, following the Scrum based testing.
• Executed tests to a planned schedule and created Test Coverage Metrics.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis for errors / defects and understand standard defect reporting/ management concepts.
• Have the ability to determine technical aspect of the testing and business requirements and gaps.
• Exposure in unit testing in .Net based applications.
• Extensively involved in Backend Database Testing , Unit, Functional, Integration and Regression testing.
• Effectively managing multiple projects with simultaneous project analysis and Project Management activities.
• Experience in Integration testing and used TFS for defect Management.
• Used Quality Center to manage defect lifecycle for various test efforts and analyzed the results, utilized its reporting feature to generate detailed defect report.
• Enthusiastic to learn new skills and technologies with very minimal learning curve
• Ability to work under tight schedule in a robust environment and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE SKILLS SUMMARY

Fortran 90, C , Ada95, Java, Auto Sketch, Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD 2008, VHDL, Verilog, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook , Microsoft Visio, HP ALM Smart Bear , IBM Rational Clear Quest, IBM JAZZ, Microsoft TFS, IBM RQM, NI Multisim, SoapUI, Selenium, JAWS, AMP, SQL Server Management Studio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

QA/Functional Tester

Roles Responsibilities:

• Analyzing the business requirements and functional requirements.
• Reviewing various artifacts including Business Use Case BUC and Atomic Use Case AUC , System Design Documents SDD , Software Design Documents SWDD .
• Preparing Test cases with functional specification and design documents as inputs.
• Understanding the terminology of 837-I claims, ICD9 and ICD10 codes.
• Performed API testing using SOAPUI.
• Preparing the Test Data for the various scenarios in the X12 format.
• Executed the test cases and logged the defects accordingly.
• Designed and implemented test automation frameworks for Regression testing.
• Worked on the Performance of the application using Visual Studio. Created the Data set Counters to track the various parameters of application performance.
• Executing the Test Cases in RQM.
• Tracking the defects and do retesting on every build.
• Developed the reports on various Status of Defects, Test Cases and Reports.
• Creating and updating Testing Traceability Matrix TTM and Daily Test Status Report DTSR for each Increments.
• Verified the application meets the Section 508 Compliance standard using JAWS and AMP.
• Involved in Discussion with the Business Analysts in Functional Verifications.
• Reporting the Defects through Clear Quest and reviewing the team members Defects.

Confidential

Roles Responsibilities:

• Software Quality Assurance/Testing in the healthcare IT environment.
• Testing type includes Functional White, Grey, Black box , Performance and security
• Specific responsibilities include creating and executing test scripts and test cases, supporting test automation, and reporting of results.
• Worked closely with the development team during design and development to understand the requirements and effective develop test plans.
• Test activities occurred throughout the project lifecycle, which includes unit testing as well as a full system and integration testing upon completion of the initial release.
• Performed on new or changed functionality and all test results and defects detected were documented in the ALMcomplete Smartbear testing tool.
• Improved Test Cases upon through modification of test steps and new test cases added to account for new test conditions realized during previous or current testing cycles.
• Regression test cases go through an automation analysis for good automation candidates.

Confidential

• As a Test Support Contractor TSC , supported U.S. Army Operational Test Command OTC and U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command ATEC .
• Conducted Nett Warrior testing in Ft. Riley, KS, General Funds Enterprise Business System GFEBS testing in DFAS Rome, NY, Future Combat System FCS -including FBCB2 testing in White Sand Missile Range, NM, Warfighter Information Network-Tactical WIN-T Test conducted in Ft. Stewart, GA and Ft. Lewis, WA.
• Held various positions including Data Collection Lead, Site Lead, Computer Operator, and Engineering Technician.
• Conducted a variety of tests using established methods, preparing test specimens, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunctions or observational errors.
• Providing direct support as well as influencing and planning of the test events.
• Worked with Site Test Officer and Senior Test Officer to develop a data management plan and facilitate the overall quality control plan for test data.
• Implemented knowledge gained from the use of automated instrumentation and data collection systems and automated test management system.
• Worked with maintaining and updating the database Microsoft Access-RAM 2006 as per the directions given by higher management.
• Developed and executed resource allocation plans. Understanding management and technical aspects of the system under different tests to ensure the accuracy of critical test requirements, data collection and quality control techniques.
• Executed limited supervisory responsibilities with test teams and maintained an in-depth understanding of the systems under different tests, concepts, and doctrines related to their specific areas of expertise.
• Worked in areas pertaining to electrical, electronic, mechanical components and equipment to prepare design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment.

Confidential

• Trained workers in policies, department procedures, and roles pertaining to job duties.
• Oversaw various human resource issues including payrolls.
• Interviewed job applicants and evaluated worker performance to recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer or dismissal of workers.
• Reported discrepancies to control costs and maintain correct inventory levels.
• Maintained all records on company transactions and assets.
• Assisting in a variety of administrative matters, maintaining a wide variety of financial or other records stored both manually and electronically , verifying statistical reports for accuracy and completeness, compiling information, handling and adjusting complaints.