Summary Over 14 years of Information Technology experience in Software Testing Life Cycle with emphasis on Requirements, Analysis, Design, Development and Testing. Experience in testing Client-Server, Web based, Middleware applications. Experience with Manual/Automation Testing using tools; SOATest 6.1, SoapUI 5.3, LoadUI 1.0, Quick Test Pro 6.5/8.0/8.2/9.0/9.1/9.2/9.5/10.0/11.0, Quality Center (Test Director) 5.0/6.5/7.5/8.0/9.0/9.2/10.0, Win Runner 4.0/5.0/7.5/7.6, SQA Manager, SQA Robot 7.5/2000, Rational Requisite Pro, Clear Quest, PVCS Tracker, Test Partner 5.3, Bugzilla, getZephyr, Accurev, Accuwork, Test Track Pro.

• Experience in preparing, reviewing and maintaining detailed QA documents (Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Cases, Test Data, Test Results, Release Package, Traceability Matrix and Bug Report).
• Experience in testing types (Acceptance Testing, Ad-hoc Testing, Agile Testing, Automation Testing, Beta Testing, Database Testing, Exploratory Testing, Functional Testing, GUI Testing, Integration Testing, Installation Testing, Recovery Testing, Regression Testing, Requirements Testing, Sanity Testing, Security Testing, System Testing, Usability Testing, Web Services Testing).
• Experience working with software Development life cycle models (Waterfall Model, V Model, RAD Model, Iteration Model, Agile Model).
• Worked with Change Management group on change requests and implementing them into System Testing and End-to-End Integration Testing.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining Automation Frameworks (Record/Playback, Keyword Driven, Data Driven, Hybrid Driven).
• Experience in Automation tools (SOATest, SoapUI, QTP, Quality Center, Win runner, Load runner, Rational Robot, Test Partner).
• Experience in specification and design reviews for future product releases.
• Experience in investigate and resolve user interface issues and documentation discrepancies as well as maintain detailed logs of all activities.
• Experience with working in Java-J2EE / .Net environments.
• Experience in coordinating offshore teams.
• Knowledgeable about Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Dot Net Framework.
• Understand QA methodologies (ISO, CMMI, Agile).

Technical Skills

Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP
Databases: DB2, Oracle 7.3/9.2/10g, MS-SQL Server 6.5/7.0/2000, MS Access.
Languages: PL/SQL, SQL, Visual Basic, Power builder, C, C++, Java, .NET, VB Script, Java Script, HTML, DHTML, ASP, XML, Cold fusion, CFML
Testing Tools: SOATest 6.1, SoapUI 5.3, Quick Test Pro 6.5/8.0/9.0/9.2/9.5/10.0/11.0, Quality 
Center 8.2/9.0/10.0, WinRunner 4.0/5.0/6.5/7.5/7.6, Test Director 5.0/6.5/7.5/8.0, Rational Robot 7.5/2000, Rational SQA Suite, PVCS Tracker, Rational Clear Case, Clear Quest, Test 
Partner 5.3, Me-rant Tracker, Lotus Notes, Bugzilla, Accurev, Accuwork.
Methodologies: ISO, CMMI, Agile
Middleware: MQ Series
Application Servers: Web logic, Web Sphere, Apache, JBoss,
Web Servers: IIS, Apache HTTP Server
Browsers: Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Firefox

Employment History

Confidential, Lexington, MA June 2011 – December 2011 SQA Tester Confidential is a suite of computer applications, interfaces, and databases that comprise the clinical and billing  systems of Fresenius Medical Services Division.

• Gathering requirements from Business Analysts.
• Reviewing requirements with Business Analysts and Architect.
• Performed web application testing manually.
• Performed Smoke Testing, Regression Testing, Backend Testing using Toad.
• Writing manual test cases in Quality Center
• Automating manual test cases using QTP
• Attending weekly meetings to update test status and results.

Testing Environment: Quality Center 10.0 QTP 11.0, Oracle 10g, Netezza ,LDAP, OSB, Windows XP, IE 6.0, Mozilla 5.0, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Outlook, MS Paint, Visio, Notepad.

Confidential, Bedford, NH August 2010 – May 2011SQA Engineer

Confidential provides members with easy online access to important health information on how to better manage their health. The alerts provide actionable communications to members, helping them to improve the overall quality of care by notifying members in near real time of important health alerts by provider and/or coach with personalized, timely and actionable information on a member’s condition and treatment.

• Gathered user stories (Requirements) from Product Owners (Business Analyst) for each sprint.
• Reviewing user stories with BA and Architect for each sprint.
• Performed Web Services Testing manually using SOAPUI, BPEL..
• Performed extensive backend testing using Oracle PL/SQL Developer and Toad.
• Writing high level scenarios, test cases and acceptance test cases for each sprint.
• Reviewing services acceptance test cases for each sprint.
• Attending daily SCRUM meeting and SCRUM of SCRUM meetings for each sprint.
• Escalating impediments in SCRUM meetings for each sprint.
• Provided Test results in each SPRINT.
• Performed Load Testing using LoadUI.
• Performed SAS publishing data in QA, OPS Environments using LINUX.

Testing Environment: SoapUI 5.3, LoadUI 1.0, Compuware Quality Manager,J2EE, SOA, Oracle 10g, PL/SQL Developer, Agile Development, LDAP, Oracle BPEL Process Manager, OSB, XML,LINUX, Vault, Windows XP, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Outlook, MS Paint, Visio, Notepad.

Confidential, Parsippany, NJ May 2010 – July 2010
SQA Lead / Onsite & Offshore Coordinator

Confidential is new strategic, multi-year replatformed program to maximize value for DNB customers. The goal is to deliver the most innovative business solutions, based on the most flexible technology, with the most useful, complete business information available.

• Gathering user stories (Requirements) from Product Owners (Business Analyst) for each sprint.
• Reviewing user stories with BA and Architect for each sprint.
• Performed compatibility testing for web based Flex / AJAX application using QTP 10.0
• Performed extensive backend testing using Oracle Developer and SQL scripts
• Writing high level scenarios and acceptance test cases for each sprint.
• Coordinating with offshore team and offshore SCRUM master on daily basis for each sprint.
• Providing solutions and making offshore team to understand high level scenarios for each sprint.
• Reviewing functional, acceptance test cases and automation scripts for each sprint.
• Attending daily SCRUM meeting and SCRUM of SCRUM meetings for each sprint.
• Escalating impediments in SCRUM meetings for each sprint.
• Trained in SOATest, Load Test 6.1
• Web Services Automation Testing using SOATEST, SOAPUI.

Testing Environment: SOATest 6.1, SoapUI 5.3, Load Test 6.1, Rally, SVN, Serena, J2EE, SOA, Oracle Developer, Agile Development, LDAP, OAM, XML, VORDEL, Windows XP, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Outlook, MS Paint, Visio, Notepad.

Confidential, South borough, MA May 2009 - April 2010
Clients: Google, Intuit, Upromsie, Internet Brands, Ginger Software, Move Networks, OwnerIQ
SQA Functional Tester

• Gathered requirements and writing manual test cases for uTest clients.
• Application testing as per requirements and test cases.
• Submitting defects for failed test case steps.
• Retest defects for next releases.
• Status report daily.

Testing Environment: Sony Vaio with inbuilt webcam, Lenovo Laptop, Windows XP, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Paint, Notepad.

Confidential, Boston, MA November 2008 - April 2009 
Sr SQA Engineer / Sr QTP Automation Engineer

Confidential is ITG’s multi asset execution management system (EMS) which brings a set of integrated execution and analytical tools to the user’s desktop for global, list-based and single stock trading. Confidential is ITG\'s first release tightly integrates existing Macgregor XIP™ functionality for trading and portfolio management with the EMS functionality of Triton® also and delivers numerous functionality and workflow enhancements, on a new, optimized architectural platform.

• Gathering user stories (Requirements) from Product Owners (Business Analyst) for each sprint.
• Review user stories with BA and Architect for each sprint.
• Writing functional and acceptance test cases for each sprint.
• Coordinating with development team and SCRUM master on daily basis for each sprint.
• Reviewing functional, acceptance test cases and QTP automation scripts for each sprint
• Interacting with business analyst while performing User Acceptance Testing.
• Attending daily SCRUM meeting and SCRUM of SCRUM meetings for each sprint.
• Escalating impediments in SCRUM meetings for each sprint.
• Involved in Manual and Automation Testing (Acceptance Testing, Ad-hoc Testing, Agile Testing, Beta Testing, Database Testing, Exploratory Testing, Functional Testing, GUI Testing, Integration Testing, Installation Testing, Recovery Testing, Regression Testing, Requirements Testing, Sanity Testing, Security Testing, System Testing, Usability Testing) for QA and Prod releases.
• Designed Keyword-Driven Automation Framework.
• Worked as Quality Center Admin.
• Followed Agile Scrum Methodology.

Testing Environment: QTP 9.2/9.5, QC 10.0(trial version), .NET, C#, Toad, SQL Server, SOA, SharePoint, Agile Development, Windows XP, Apple Mac, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Outlook, MS Paint, Notepad.

Confidential, Cambridge, MA August 2007 - October 2008 
Sr SQA Engineer / Sr QTP Automation Engineer

Confidential is an online career planning tool that enables officers to map their career development plan, specifying their top choices for assignments and career-field specific guidance in areas to include education and training, experience.

• Gathering, Reviewing and Updating requirements for every build in QA environments.
• Writing and Updating Test Plan, Test Cases, Test Results,
• Test Data, Bug Report, Traceability Matrix documents for every build in QA environments.
• Interacting with testers at worksite in Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX while performing UAT.
• Collaborated with Business Analyst team on change requests and implementing them into System Testing.
• Involved in Sanity Testing and Regression Testing on QA environments.
• Manually assured the quality of web application by ensuring all agreed upon requirements were reflected in project test plans and test cases by being involved and discussing issues with developers, peers, etc.; read and understood requirements in business documents.
• Involved in Database testing to verify data (created, updated, deleted) using data base tool Toad.
• Performed Automation Regression testing using QTP.
• Designed Hybrid-Driven Automation framework.
• Contributed to CellExchange Federal, Inc. achieving SEI CMMI Maturity Level 2 in the role of Functional Area Representative.
• Followed RAD Methodology.
• Tested Web Services using SOAPUI
• Defects were tracked, reviewed, analyzed and status change accordingly in TCMS and Accuwork.
• Updates provided to Managers in Daily Status meeting.

Testing Environment: QTP 9.2, QC 9.2, BPT, Java, Web Sphere, SoapUI, Toad, Oracle 10g, Windows XP, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Outlook, MS Paint, Notepad, Visio, TCMS, Accurev, Accuwork.

Confidential, Des Moines, IA January 2007 - July 2007 
QTP Automation Team Lead

QualityNet Exchange is the only CMS-approved website for secure communications and healthcare quality data exchange between: quality improvement organizations (QIOs), hospitals, physician offices, nursing homes, end stage renal disease (ESRD) networks and facilities, and data vendors.

• Gathering, Reviewing and Updating requirements for every build in QA and Pre-Prod releases.
• Mentored a small team size during the automation phase of the project and provided QTP training.
• Assigned work schedule to team.
• Responsible for delivery of modules and ensured that they meet with functional and business needs.
• Involved in the automation regression testing for QA and Pre-Production releases.
• Followed HIPPA standards.
• All documents and scripts are stored in Subversion.
• Defects were tracked, reviewed, analyzed and status change accordingly in QC
• Involved in Database testing to verify data (created, updated, deleted) by database checkpoints in QTP.
• Designed Keyword-Driven Automation Framework.
• Worked as Quality Center Admin.
• Tested Web Services using SOAPUI
• Followed Waterfall Methodology.
• Updates provided to Managers in Daily Status meeting.

Testing Environment: QTP 9.0/ 9.2, QC 9.0, Test Track Pro, SoapUI, Subversion, Waterfall Methodology, Windows XP, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Word, MS Power point, Visio, Outlook, Notepad, MS Paint.

Confidential, Tampa, FL Feb 2006 - Dec 2006
Sr SQA Analyst/ Sr QTP Automation Engineer
Project: Citigroup User Provisioning System (Open View Select Identity) / CitiCardsAdminService / Top-Secret Recon

• Gathering, Reviewing and Updating requirements for every build in QA releases.
• Managed CitiCardsAdminService and Top-Secret Recon projects.
• Responsible for delivery of modules and ensured that they meet with functional and business needs.
• Involved in the manual and automation regression testing for QA and Pre-Production releases.
• All documents and scripts are stored in Quality Center.
• Defects were tracked, reviewed, analyzed and status change accordingly in Quality Center.
• Involved in Database testing to verify data (created, updated, deleted) by manual and database checkpoints in QTP.
• Designed Keyword-Driven Automation Framework.
• Worked as Quality Center Admin.
• Tested Web Services using SOAPUI
• Followed Waterfall Methodology.
• Updates provided to Managers in Daily Status meeting.

Testing Environment: QTP 9.0, QC 9.0, BPT, Agile Development, PeopleSoft, Mainframe(JCL,CICS), LDAP, Siteminder, Oracle 10g, Toad, DB2, Web logic, SOA Architecture, SoapUI, Java, XML, Windows XP, MS Project, Visio

• Managed a team of 8 people during the automation phase of the project.
• Identified resources for the automated testing phase of the project.
• Involved with Project Manager in estimating the resource costs.
• Developed the Test Scripts using VB Script in QTP and Test Partner by identifying the appropriate Test Cases and written in Descriptive Programming language.
• Developed Reusable actions, functions and methods in VB script to enhance the quality of testing.
• Involved in the functional regression testing of the application under test using QTP and Test Partner.
• Tested Web Services using SOAPUI
• Involved in Data Migration Testing between Oracle 7.3 and Oracle 9.2.
• Tested the application through Manual Testing using Functional Specifications as a guide.

Testing Environment: TestDirector 8.0, QTP 8.0, WinRunner 7.6, Test Partner 5.3, Oracle 7.3 & 9.2, MS Access, Toad, Merant Tracker, PVCS VM, IBM, Web logic, SOA Architecture, SoapUI, Point of Sale, Web Services, Java, Cold Fusion, C++, HTML

Confidential Feb 2004 - Jun 2004
Sr SQA Analyst
Project: FLEET

• Documented Test Strategy, Test Plan and Test Cases for all the functional Areas.
• Created Requirements Trace ability Matrix in excel sheet by gathering requirements from the client and prepared the high level test cases also according to the requirements
• Developed standards for test practices (including developing Test Plan, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Data, and Defect Reporting).
• Performed manual and automation Regression Testing.
• Interacting with Offshore team to ensure daily test activities and deliverables are met.
• Developed Test Scripts for web based applications using QTP for Regression Testing.
• Record Incidents encountered during integration test and generated Status/Defect Report.
• Conducted Test Plan and Test Cases walkthrough with Clients and Developers.
• Attended Change Request meeting to document changes and implemented procedures to test changes, attended bug scrub meetings with Developers and with Clients.
• Created documentations of the various problems faced while doing the E2E Integration Testing; change in Business Rules, Functional Rules.
• Created Scenarios and Generated Vuser Scripts for future performance testing in Load Runner 7.6.
• Analyzed Business requirements and System specifications were using which developed Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts for the Functional, GUI, Integration, Performance, Regression and Installation testing.
• Extensively Tested Web Services using SOAPUI
• Created and Verified Cognos sql queries for data verification reporting.
• Created and Verified Crystal Reports for data verification.
• Interacted with developer to resolve application Defects

Testing Environment: QTP 6.5, Test Director 8.0, LoadRunner 7.6, Oracle 7.3, Toad, IBM, Java, HTML, Windows XP, COGNOS, Crystal Reports, Point of Sale, Agile Development, UNIX, Web Sphere, SoapUI, Web Services

• Responsible in the preparation of Test Plan, Test Cases and creating Test Scripts.
• Developed and executed Test Cases, Test Scenarios and followed-up defects with Test Director.
• Tested manually Graphical User Interface and navigation controls of the application.
• Performed Functional Regression Testing.
• Interacting with Offshore team to ensure daily test activities and deliverables are met.
• Managed all the bugs in Test Director and conducted daily meeting to discuss the bug reports.
• Extensively performed testing using Win Runner to test GUI objects with the help of business people wrote the use cases and manual test cases.

Testing Environment: Win Runner 7.5, Test Director 7.5, Oracle 7.3, Waterfall Methodology, Toad, Java, SOA Architecture, SOAP, HTML, Web Sphere, Win XP, MS Project, MS Excel

Confidential, New York, NY January 2002 - November 2002
SQA Analyst Project: E-Commerce Web Application

• Prepared and modified Test Plans, Test Cases from Use Cases for the Functional Testing to test the Functional and Business Rules in TestDirector
• Performed Functional Testing, Regression Testing and Database Testing by writing SQL Queries.
• Created and run Test Scripts using Win Runner
• Used Test Director for test documentation management and for defect tracking.
• Meet with the developers and technical content writers on a daily basis to update the test documents.
• Follow up with developers on defects status on a daily basis.

Testing Environment: ColdFusion, CFML, XML, XML Spy, HTML, WinRunner 7.01, TestDirector 7.0, SQL Server 7.0, Win 98/NT, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Word, MS Power point, Outlook, Notepad.

Confidential, Woodland Hills, CA Jan 2001 - Dec 2001
SQA Engineer
Project: Rate Quote & 3R Front Office

• Prepared Test Plans and Test Cases to test the Functionality and Business Rules.
• Performed Installing Testing, Functional System Testing, Database Testing.
• Created Test Scripts to automate the application.
• Integration Testing (Web Sphere, MQ Series, Mainframe).
• Used CICS for Mainframe testing
• Used SQA Basic for preparing master libraries on Regression Scripts to automate.
• Used Clear Quest to track defect reports.
• Analyzed the Test Results on Manual and Regression (automation) Testing.
• Used PVCS to manage project versions of new build.
• Coordinated with developers for defect analysis.
• Documented and maintained the detailed weekly status report.

Testing Environment: Rational Robot 7.5/2000, Rational Requisite Pro, Clear Quest, PVCS, Clear Case, Web sphere, Mainframe(JCL,CICS), MQ Series, HP-UNIX, Exceed, Toad, Share point, SDLC, Waterfall Methodology, Java, C++, Lotus Notes, DB2, Oracle, SQL, Unix, Windows NT, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Word, MS Power point, Outlook, Notepad.

Confidential, Plainville, CT April 2000 - Dec 2000 
SQA Engineer
Project: E-Commerce Web Application

• Prepared test plan, test cases in Test Director from functional and business specifications.
• Performed end-end manual testing.
• Created automation regression scripts using WinRunner.
• Followed Bug testing process in TestDirector.
• Provided bug status report to Development Manager.
• Verify database by writing SQL Queries.
• Documented and maintained the detailed weekly status report.

Testing Environment: ColdFusion, CFML, XML, HTML, WinRunner 5.0, TestDirector 5.0, Oracle 7.3,Windows NT, MS Excel

Confidential August 1996 - March 2000
SQA Functional Tester

Project: LIC - Front End Operations / Lotus Chocolate - Web Application / Manjeera Group - Property Management Services

Testing Environment: WinRunner 4.0/5.0, PowerBuilder 3.0/5.0, Oracle 7.0 and Windows 95/98, MS Excel, MS Power point

Certifications

• Java and ASP course from Peers Technologies
• Microsoft Certified Professional Visual Basic
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from LIIT

Education
MS in Information Technology 
PGD in Database Administration BS in Civil Engineering