OBJECTIVE:

Solution-Oriented and highly analytical candidate seeking a dynamic SOFTWARE QA ANALYST position in information technology with opportunities to provide creative strategies through the application of highly developed technical and problem-solving skills.

Summary:

• Accomplished self starter with a proven track record for writing maintainable automated scripts, and providing strategic QA solutions.
• Thorough understanding of data structures algorithms, as well as object oriented concepts.
• Working knowledge of Java.
• Experienced in Elaborating and Reviewing Existing Test Cases.
• Exposure with Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experienced in Performed Functional, Smoke, Sanity, Regression and User Acceptance Testing.
• Experienced in developing Descriptive programming in QTP using VB Script for functional regression testing.
• Experienced in generating QTP master scripts and called different functions and checked for different properties for the recorded objects.
• Experienced in developing Automation Framework like Data Driven, Keyword Driven and Hybrid Framework in QTP.
• Co-ordination with Business Analyst, Developers and End Users.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to changing environments.
• Proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and team environments.
• Track record for writing maintainable automated scripts, conducting test execution and thoroughly documenting the testing process and results.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal team abilities.
• Strong communication skills and experience in Customer Interaction.

SKILLS:

Languages: Java, C , C, SQL, HTML, Visual Basic for Applications, VBScript, UNIX Shell scripting

Other Tools: JUnit, QuickTest Professional, ALM, Quality Center/TestDirector, Silk Test, iTKO Lisa, BPT: Business Process Testing, Informatica PowerCenter

Software Platforms: Windows9x, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000/2003, Windows XP, and UNIX.

Experience:

Confidential

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed an automated testing framework using Quick Test Professional QTP .
• Worked closely with development team of local group as well as other groups to test fixes and resolve issues.
• Setup multiple regression test sets via decision tables that could be easily updated by QA team.
• Developed regression test scripts to test migration of APIs.
• Developed and maintained a test harness.
• Attended to and resolved production support issues.
• Prepared release notes for bi-weekly production installs.
• Coordinated testing required for production installs.
• Designed and developed robust test scripts using Quick Test Professional QTP for web browser applications.
• All test scripts written using a programmatic approach so as to create reliable and efficient scripts.
• Test scripts primarily written in QTP VB Script . Developed automation for web, VB, and C dot net platforms.
• Implemented complex VB scripts to accomplish various setup processes i.e. Map drives, install msi scripts, manipulate various QTP attributes, implemented a mechanism to store encrypted i.e. vbe file user passwords for use by QTP script at run time .
• Implemented a modularized approach to QTP development with the use of VB script libraries.
• Manipulated object repository to include regular expressions that handle dynamic windows.
• Log defects in ALM and track through defect resolution.
• Worked closely with business units to create test plans suitable for test automation.
• Identified processes ideal for modularization and built functions for these using QTP.
• Facilitated setup and configuration of test environments for all users/testers by creating automated scripts and Windows based batch files.
• Interfaced with end users, application owners, and QA contacts for problem resolution.
• Coordinated automation development and test schedules for the Windows XP certification pilot of all in house applications.
• Develop QTP scripts based on functional requirement documents for a Java-based application.
• Developed several data driven QTP scripts to perform database functions and validate web service methods.
• Integrated QTP with ALM to generate user friendly HTML reports.
• Created and maintained a user guide for the current set of clients.
• Held weekly meetings to address all outstanding developer issues.

Confidential

QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed the implementation of an automated test harness process.
• Compared, analyzed and researched any differences in the outputs from both systems. Post validating any actual discrepancies, enter and track these i.e. defects in Quality Center.
• Monitor project activities for automation engineers onshore/offshore model working on the development, enhancement and maintenance of a variety of automation projects spanning multiple platforms and technologies which are including QTP, BPT, and Quality Center.
• Mentored staff in automation testing methodologies and provided technical leadership to encourage best practices in the development of automation frameworks and approaches.
• Responsible and accountable for the management and delivery of multiple automation projects to ensure client satisfaction.
• Presented periodic reports on the current program status, future opportunities and client issues.
• Provided solutions to technical challenges faced by the automation development team.
• Developed user-defined functions and incorporate functions to existing set of libraries using QTP.
• Incorporated QTP scripts into Quality Center project.
• Created test cases based on functional requirements and document the test cases in Quality Center.
• Scheduled tests for execution via Quality Center.
• Executed and monitored sets of data driven regression tests used in the testing of a products multiple releases.
• Analyzed test results and report product defects.
• Tracked defect issues through resolution.
• Fulfilled coding requirements according to the client's enhancement request.
• Maintained and troubleshoot existing projects development and execution.
• Managed defect reporting and resolution Setup and maintain a code management system.
• Developed and maintained help files that would be integrated into the existing VB project.

Confidential

Software Tester

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities were to develop a full set of useful and easily maintainable function libraries using QTP script.
• The libraries are used in conjunction with scripts in the creation of regression test sets that thoroughly exercise a trading application.
• Developed test-scripts that adhere to the established approach of creating scripts.
• Built and maintained a MS SQL server database used as a repository for all of the test cases.
• Ran and monitored tests. Analyzed issues encountered during test cycles and report product defects and/or inconsistencies.
• Built function libraries that will enable speedy and efficient creation of new code using QTP script.
• Automated new and existing test-plans.
• Reviewed and commented on the specification documents.
• Ran and monitored sets of regression tests used in the various cycles of a products release.
• Updated, maintained and executed regression test sets used in the product assurance process of a Web based application.
• Made updates to regression test-scripts to reflect changes in the functional requirements document.
• Automation of a file creation process that involves reading, gathering and formatting data from an excel spreadsheet.
• The files produced were used to implement the preliminary testing of a file parser.
• Developed fully automated scripts to establish a set of regression test cases.
• Managed test execution and reported from Quality Center.
• Modularized many of the applications most commonly used features for ease of script maintenance and development.
• Reported product defects during regression testing cycles.
• Created user accounts and assigned permissions to these. Provided guidance in troubleshooting to isolate and resolve complex problems related to system hardware, software and software applications.
• Configured and installed additional nodes as necessary.

References:

Available upon request