SUMMARY

• Over 7 years of experience as a QA Analyst with good experience in Quality Assurance Process into Manual and Automation to Functional, Integration, Regression, System, Cross - -Browser and User Acceptance testing during SDLC.
• Extensive experience in all phases of System Development life cycle, including requirements gathering, risk analysis, project planning, scheduling, testing, defect tracking, management, and reporting.
• Involved extensively in System, Functional, Regression, Integration and Performance Testing for Client-Server and Web-based Applications
• Experience in Mercury Tools like QTP and Quality Center.
• Experience in the Analysis of the Business Requirements Document and Software requirement specifications.
• Developed Test cases for manual testing and automated them using Win Runner, Silk, Load Runner, Silk performer and QTP.
• Strong experience in writing Test plans, Test cases, Test Scenarios and Test scripts from Requirements and Use Cases.
• Develop UAT test plan, execution scripts.
• Deliverables for various applications to ensure proper business compliance
• Performed Database Verification and Validation testing using SQL queries.
• Test Plan Formulations, Test Summary Reports and Defect Tracking.
• Proficient in all Forms of Testing: Black Box, White Box, Module, Integration, System, Acceptance, Stress, Performance, Regression Testing, Functional, Compatibility and Negative Testing
• Good knowledge in developing SQL queries for backend testing used UNIX to verify data in log file and for debugging.
• Used Quality Center for all Document Repository.
• Good understanding of Database Systems (Oracle, SQL Server).
• Experience in testing with different protocols like XML, XSLT, HTML and HTTP.
• Excellent Problem solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently as well as in a team.
• Extensive working knowledge in UNIX and Windows platforms.
• Good exposure in using SQL commands extensively to query the database.
• Strong Team Player having good verbal and written communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: -Quick Test Professional 11.0, Quality Center 10

Databases: - Oracle 10g/11g, SQL Server 2005/2008

Front End: - Visual Basic 5.0

Languages: - C, C++, PL/SQL,VB Script, PHP,Java Script, Unix

Advanced Technologies: - ADO.Net, ASP.Net, C#.Net, Visual Studio 2008

System Programming: - Visual C++ (MFC), SDK (Win 32)

Web technologies: - XML, XSLT, XSD, Java Script, HTML, Silverlight

App/Web Servers: - Web Logic, Apache, Web Sphere

Network Protocols: - HTTP, TCP/IP, SMTP

Operating System: - Windows2000/NT/XP/Vista, Linux

Productivity Tools: - MS Office, MS Excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, NC

Sr. QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Developed Test strategies and Test Cases by reviewing the Software Business Requirements.
• Responsible for writing the System Test Cases, and to map the System Test Cases and Procedures to software requirements on Quality Center 10.0.
• Performed Manual Testing on the application.
• Followed the procedure of the company in contributing to Test Plan and Test Cases using Business requirements document and Functional requirements document of the system
• Coordinated with other QA Leads and Developers to manage the defect list and also supported the users of the application.
• Several payments were submitted to the mainframe application in order to validate the test cases.
• Responsible for testing communication between the various interfaces and the actual application.
• Detailed Test requirements and specifications were written and analyzed.
• Performed System, Regression and Database testing.
• Performed back-end testing on the Oracle database by writing SQL queries.
• Wrote SQL queries for database testing
• Using HP Quality Center to keep track of releases, test cases, defect logs and test results.
• Monitored fullproject lifecycle to ensure compliance with QAstandards.
• Created automated Load test scripts using Load Runner.
• Validated tests by crosschecking data in backend on Oracle using SQL Queries
• Tested emails Confidential various stages of development and on multiple browser/email readers to prevent errors from getting out the door, thus ensuring consistency of user experience.
• Documented the outcomes of all the testing in MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Developed automated Test Scripts in Win Runner using Test Script Language (TSL) for Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Data Driven Testing, Usability Testing, and Verifying Specific content through using Checkpoints.
• Responsible for the overall test execution.
• Ensured that valid defects are raised.
• Ensure that Release process guidelines are attained.
• Evaluate testing results and document testing issues in a QA bug tracking system.
• Tested web applications, web pages, integration processes, enhancements, modifications, and web reports used by members, providers and employers from Testing to Production environment.
• Extensively used Quick Test Pro methods to create automated scripts.
• Load and Stress Testing using Load Runner.
• Involved in creation and execution of manual test cases in Mercury Test Director and automated Test Cases in QTP and analyzed the Test Results.
• Involved with the QA team to conceptualize, determine and develop test approaches and methods for unit testing, integration and functional testing, load and usability testing according to the application complexity and test requirements.

Environment: Manual testing, Windows 2000, UNIX, XML 1.0, Visual Studio, Load Runner, RQM, Web logic, HTML, PHP, .NET, JavaScript, Oracle 11g, Quality Center 10.0, SQL Server 2005

Confidential, NJ

Sr. QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed the business requirements and the site specifications.
• Initiated, coordinated and implemented the QA Process and Methodologies.
• Involved in the Manual/Automated Testing.
• Imported and exported data from and to Excel to and from QTP.
• Created best practices documents for QTP.
• Used QTP for functional and regression testing of the application.
• Developed various object repositories to develop effective scripts and designed master Scripts so as to invoke sub scripts.
• Involved in Keyword driven approach for automation to minimize the changes for QTP Scripts for future use.
• Extensively worked on QTP scripts in analyzing the business processes and created automation scripts.
• Enhanced the QTP Scripts in expert mode in order to implement efficient test scenarios.
• Performed data driven testing, designed Input/output check points to validate the data and develop effective automated QTP Scripts
• Was completely involved in Descriptive programming for objects which were giving issue.
• Used VBScript heavily for writing the automation test scripts.
• Developed, modified and debugged scripts in QTP.
• Prepared Automation frame work using QTP for future release.
• Developed SQL Queries for checking the Data Transaction.
• Involved in User Acceptance testing.
• Provided regular status updates to the project manager on high priority issues.
• Attended Turnover and Product move meetings.

Environment: Quality Center 9, QTP 9.0, VB Script, ASP.NET, C#, Windows 2000, Windows XP, SQL Server, Microsoft Excel.

Confidential, IL

Sr. Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed and documented Standard Testing Procedures for both manual and automated testing.
• Constructed and performed Web-Testing Demos for Win Runner to assist billing Dept.
• Played a key role in developing overall quality processes, metrics collection and change management.
• Used Load runner testing tool to analyze the performance the test programs.
• Developed and executed test cases and test suites for Functionality and Regression testing.
• Executed test procedures and documented test results.
• Involved in creating traceability matrix to map requirement and test cases.
• Developed automated Test Scripts using Win Runner.
• Reported software anomalies in accordance with the internal procedures.
• Provided testing the GUI consistency against different browsers (running on windows) against various screen
• Created test plans using QTP according to Business Analysts needs
• Performed Database Validation and Integration Testing and manipulations using SQL
• Performed manual testing and maintained documentation on different types of testing like positive and Negative testing. Doing functional testing using QTP
• Experience in testing java and C++. Experience in Data Migration Testing
• Interacted with Business team to understand Business logic and User Requirements.
• Log any issues/defects encountered during test cycles in Quality center 10.0 and conduct fix verification
• QTP - test, image, bitmap, table, XML, and database checkpoints. Data Driven testing (data from database and integrated data tables).Building object repositories.
• Executed Test Scripts using QTP.
• Performed Quality Assurance Testing and leading on variety of projects with following tools: Visual Studio 2008, TFS.
• Worked in Agile Methodology. Attended daily standup, scrum and user story review meetings and discussed the issues related to functionality and defects.
• Implemented the Agile Testing methodology through the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Involved in creating and executing SQL to validate the data Confidential the Back End
• Performed Functional testing, Integration testing, Regression testing and End to End testing.
• Used SOAPUI to test the Create, Accept, Resolve, Close tickets etc. functionality via Web services on the COMMIT application.
• Extensively performed Black box Testing, White box Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing
• Tested various POS transactions such as payment processing, cash management and reporting features.
• Web service testing using the SOAP tool.
• Developed test scripts in VB script for Data Driven tests
• Involved in back-end testing (Manual) for the full functionality of Web Services
• Conducting Performance Testing as per the timeline set in the ticket using LR Controller and performance center.
• Participated in writing Test Plans, Test cases and developing Test scripts using Quality Center
• Developed automated test scripts for CR (Change Request) for vista and Claims legacy system
• Included HIPAA Standards for handling enrollment, claims, eligibility, deductibles, pre-authorization information and standards for assuring and protecting the privacy or security of patient-identifiable information.
• Used Test link
• Data Integrity testing on an Oracle Database to validate and test data using TOAD.
• Designed and developed Scripts and Scenarios using Load Runner to test the stress and performance of the application under controlled and peak load conditions.
• Performed baseline test with 15000 users run for 2 hours and 8 hours endurance tests to find out the memory leaks.

Environment: Quality Center 9.0, QTP 9.0, Rational Clear Quest, Rational Requisite Pro, DOORS, Load runner, Java, C++, Agile, Scrum Windows 2000, Oracle, SQL, TOAD, UNIX, XML, Putty, BMC Patrol, BMC BEST1, Oracle, Automation Testing, VB Script, MS Excel, C#, SOAP, Informatica, UML

Confidential, NY

Sr. QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed functional specifications and software requirement specifications
• Involved in evaluating a project's contents and provide testing effort estimate (SOW), and timely feedback on progress towards completing project within deadlines
• Developed detailed test cases for functional, integration, regression, user acceptance and GUI testing
• Created and executed tests manually to verify application/ module functionality
• Prepared automation scripts for the application using QTP
• Created data driven tests for QTP scripts using different data each time
• Executed SQL statements to verify database integrity and to validate test execution
• Involved in execution of automated test scripts to verify response time under different load conditions
• Perform test data automation and data driven testing using QTP
• Interacted with developers to solve defects and re-executed QTP threads for regression testing
• Recorded and programmed tests with various checkpoints like Standard, Text, Bitmap, Table and Database, to check the behavior of the application
• Inserted synchronization points to solve timing problem between tests and application
• Used PVCS Tracker to log defects, make defects reproducible, follow up to verify defect status
• Generated detailed test reports with defect status, pass-fail information using in house reporting tool
• Developed test metrics, traced defects, use cases and traced requirements using ReqPro, Quality Center, and Rational Clear Quest
• Actively participated in coordinating with the practice and procedure of IV&V team
• Coordinated and provided creative feedbacks to analysts, project managers to resolve issues such as re-analyzing functionalities, managing defects

Environment: UNIX, Windows, IIS, SQL Navigator, Quality Center, Java, Servlet, QTP, PVCS Tracker, Rational Clear Quest, Reqpro