SUMMARY

• Over 6 years of experience in Information Technology with focus on software Quality Assurance and Testing. Experience includes testing web - based applications for Telecom and Banking.
• Thorough understanding of the SDLC model and its relevant phases.
• Extensive understanding of various SDLC methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, RUP.
• Implemented and experienced in various Load, Stress, Front-end, Back-end and QA methodologies.
• Created test data through the user interface and database.
• Well versed in testing Client/Server, Web based Internet, Extranet and Intranet and Stand Alone Applications.
• Formulated numerous Test Plans and Test Cases by coordinating with respective individuals.
• Extensive experience in following QA methodologies, preparing Test Plans, writing Test Cases and executing them; performed Defect Reporting and Tracking through the entire defect life cycle.
• Hands on experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Proficient in different types of testing like Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, GUI Testing & User Acceptance Testing.
• Extensive experience in implementing QA Methodologies, Test Procedures, Test Plans, Test Cases, Scenarios and Test Deliverables.
• Experienced in SQL for Oracle & SQL Server. Expertise in ETL testing using SQL.
• Reported bugs and defects using Quality Center (ALM).
• Analyzed test planning data using reports and graphs generated in Quality Center (ALM).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Extensive experience in working in a team environment.
• Ability to make informed decisions based on analytical choices.
• Capable of working in any environment with providing quick, reliable and accurate results.
• Excellent Ability to learn and mentor various aspects of the QA methodology to fellow peers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Adopts the Test Data Management process by working with peers
• Worked with Test teams in setting up the test data for Regression, Integration, Performance & User acceptance testing.
• Assisted Functional teams with the test script mapping & Business processes.
• Worked with Data Conversion teams resolving issues caused by Data.
• Understand the business intelligence of data warehousing environments and the data flow from the source systems to the target systems.
• Used requirement-gathering, data modeling, technical analysis skills to test and check ETL mappings and Data Delivery projects for the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and dimensional Data Mart.
• Demonstrated the Automation Framework in QTP/UFT to client and driven project status calls with client.
• Involved in end to end testing of System Integration Testing.
• Developed Test Cases for Functional, Integration and Regression Testing.
• Participated in Creating and Execution of Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts.
• Defines system testing requirements and risk based assessments.
• Develop testing scenarios/cases to address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, boundary testing, error or defect retests and usability.
• Working with Business Analysts, Architects and Developers in the requirements gathering, understanding the application and Create Test Scenarios and Test cases.
• Experience with various project management methodologies, including agile methodologies and supporting techniques (Test Driven Development).
• Extensive experience in test reporting - Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Coverage Matrix, Test Estimations, Test environment readiness report, Test Metrics, Test Status Report and Test Results Report
• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously and effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Worked with Object Repositories, functions, data tables in Quick Test Pro.
• Create Test case data and execute Test cases and Log, track, and verify defects.
• Works effectively with offshore Test resources. Maintain Test artifacts.
• Involved in Performance testing, Load testing & Stress testing.
• Understanding requirements analyze and prepare functional and technical specification documents for Minors.
• Weekly reporting to Team lead.

Environment: HP ALM, VB Script, MS Office, ETL, Java, QTP, MTM, UFT, HTML, DOORS, Windows SQL.

Confidential, Holmdel, NJ

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated with a team of 6 testers in offshore and worked with the Test lead in guiding and supporting the testing effort.
• Worked on migration of QTP scripts from older version to newer version of HP UFT on legacy and new modules of application.
• Imported test cases to QC. Executed test cases in QC and logged defects.
• Effectively coordinated with the development team for closing a defect
• Perform defect Tracking and reporting with strong emphasis on root-cause analysis to determine where and why defects are being introduced in the development process.
• Assign work to offshore and follow up on the issues or road blocks faced by the team.
• Conduct status call with offshore and coordinate among team members
• Reviewed business requirements and risk/reward analyses for a third-party software solution implementation within an internal call center. Created Test Plan for the entire release.
• Generated vendor reporting standards to maintain quality and compliance standards.
• Excelled as point of contact on the strategic planning team for all technology projects.
• Performed manual testing as well as Automation Testing.
• Conducted Functionality, Security, Regression, and System testing manually.
• Collaborated with automation team to convert manual test scripts into automation scripts to perform automation in QTP.
• Performed Back-End Testing to check database integrity by writing SQL queries.
• Wrote test cases in QC derived from the Design documents and generated a Traceability Matrix for testing purposes.
• Created Traceability Matrix to ensure implementation of all functionalities, identified all test conditions and test data needs.
• Conducted GUI/Usability Testing and Black Box Testing according to specifications.
• Worked closely with development team to verify the bug solution and bug status.
• Used Quality Center to record documentation information useful in debugging process, evaluating test data.
• Used Quality Center for reporting and tracking bugs and generating reports.
• Conducted navigational testing, functional testing. Participated in release meetings.
• Validated the extraction, transformation and load process for a data warehouse from their legacy systems.
• Verified data mapping as part of ETL testing.
• Executed simulated testing with the network simulators for simulating real GSM network at lab.
• Executed manual testing using mobile handsets for announcements, SMS/MMS deliveries, USSD operations, 3G browsing, GPRS data connections etc.
• Involved in feature, integration, regression, user acceptance and announcement testing.
• Participated in Joint Application Development (JAD) and Rapid Application Development (RAD) sessions for communicating and managing expectations, reviewing requirements, and requirements coverage.
• Worked with various teams during different SDLC phases. Reviewed requirements with the BA and software developers through the development phase of the SDLC.
• Created UAT Test Plan to assist UAT testers during UAT. Participated actively in UAT and worked as SME along with testing during UAT.
• Used Quality Center (ALM) for test case management, test case execution, and defect management.
• Facilitated the change management process. Kept change request log to prioritize change requests for QA along with requirements during each build.

Environment: Java, SQL, MS Office, QTP, QC, Enterprise Business, QC, CTI, Web services SOAP UI, JAVA, Unified Desktop

Confidential, Hutchinson, KS

SAP Tester

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed unit test cases and workflow of ECC 6.0 implementation.
• Coordinated with the Off-shore team and conducted daily status meetings.
• Worked with functional team to identify the gap analysis.
• Involved in providing the estimates of testing for the projects.
• Introduced checkpoints, parameterized scripts and developed data driven QTP scripts
• Created and reviewed the Test Matrix Report.
• Inserted different checkpoints, Text Checkpoint, image checkpoint to verify the property of objects.
• Created defect and performed regression testing to re-test the defect. Configured Credit and Risk Management for Customers.
• Configured reason codes for different partial/residual payments.
• Configured the settings for Outgoing/Incoming payments including Automatic Payment Program.
• Performed functional testing and technical testing after Functional configuration. Helped project manager to prepare test scripts.
• Tested Supply chain in terms of products and customers.
• Worked on SAP Tax using external Tax engine.
• Dealt with Transaction Tax (Sales & Use or VAT)
• Tested Upgrade and Implementation process with HP QC and Solution Manager
• Created testing suit. Tested Bank Master data, House banks, Lockbox, G/L accounts for each bank account and Reconciliation accounts for vendors, customers.
• Tested Customer Master Data and Vendor Master Data and ensured that bank and correspondence data is created for each Customer and Vendor.
• Performed payment run testing and ensured automatic payment working with SD and MM.
• Tested transactions for Logistics Invoice Verification, GR/IR Account Clearing, issuing Invoices and Credit memo.
• Provided subset of functional test cases to UAT test and responsible for planning UAT test.
• Performed unit testing, regression testing, baseline testing, integration testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and stress testing.
• Provided end user training and support.

Environment: SAP, Java, SQL, MS Office, QTP, QC

Confidential, Bellevue, NE

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and Analyzed Business Requirement Documents, Functional Specifications with business analysts and developers with the help of Quality Center.
• Created the Test Plan based on the business requirements in Quality Center.
• Helped the testing team in creation of Testing Scenarios.
• Involved in requirement Verification and validation testing.
• Prepared Test Document, including Test Plan and Test Strategies, GAP Analyst doc
• Writing test cases and executing test cases
• Involve in review and daily meeting and sending minute of meeting status
• Established credibility with business users and worked directly with the business in a business analyst capacity to gather requirements through workshops.
• Managed relationship and expectations with senior level stakeholders to ensure solution and business needs were aligned and delivered per specifications.
• Performed Sanity and Smoke Testing manually at the very beginning of the testing phase.
• Text Checkpoint, output values by putting Text Area output value Check point, passing values between actions if the scripts needs.
• Performed Requirement Decomposition to identify High Level Test Scenarios from Specification.
• Revised and Updated the Test Cases for testing in each subsequent cycle to reflect the changing business requirements.
• Validated the extraction, transformation and load process for a data warehouse from their legacy systems.
• Wrote SQL queries in order to check the validity of data in the database.
• Conducted Adhoc testing to test data mapping in front end.
• Createdand Maintained Traceability Matrix to ensure test coverage of all requirements.
• Interacted with developers in getting proper explanation for any issues or concerns from the offshore testing team.
• Coordinated with development team to ensure timely delivery of builds for new functionality and defect fixes.
• Organized and ran the Defect Review Board meetings with the project team and business analysts.
• Performed Back-end testing of data by writing SQL queries in TOAD.
• Wrote SQL queries in order to check the validity of data in the database.
• Conducted Team Status Meetings for providing testing updates to QA & Project Lead.
• Created Test Reports based on Defects and Rework metrics for individual projects.
• Assisted in and participated in UAT. Created test data for UAT.
• Validated the Change Requests and Enhancements from the project team and business stakeholders.
• Scheduled and coordinated for Performance Testing of the application.

Environment: Java, SQL, MS Office, QTP, QC