SUMMARY:

• QA Manager/Lead/Analyst with extensive experience in quality assurance w.r.t large IT infrastructure projects and software development teams. 13 years of experience in Test Management, business analysis, Quality analysis, automation design and development, systems analysis, technical leadership.
• Proficient in Agile and Waterfall test management methodologies
• 13 years of IT BFS (Banking and financial services) experience in implementing project management processes, Business analysis, QA management and developing and leading software QA programs and teams.
• Proficient in automation development for Web Based/UI applications using Ruby Cucumber, Python, Selenium webdriver, Test NG and knowledge of multiple frameworks
• Expert in Functional End to End Testing, database testing, System Testing, Batch Processing, User Acceptance Testing and Regression.
• Proficient in automation development using HP QTP using VB scripting and knowledge of various frameworks within QTP
• Hands on experience on web services like REST and SOAP.
• Proficient in writing SQL queries for back - end testing and validation of data across multiple databases such as Teradata, Oracle, Postgres, MS Access, MY SQL
• Extensive experience in data driven, keyword driven and hybrid test automation  frameworks. 
• Expert at bug tracking, reporting and using Quality Center (QC) and JIRA for global test management. 
• Expert at driving the adoption and enforcement of Scrum rules, removing impediments and fostering self-management. 
• Experience in executing projects using Systems Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) and Project Management Life-Cycle (PMLC). 
• Experience in Capital markets, Investment banking, Trading applications, credit card applications, Mortgage lending and stock accounting
• Managed successful onsite and offshore delivery teams & created strategic partnerships.

SKILLS:

Operating System: Linux, Windows, HP-UX, Sun Solaris, AIX

Database Technologies: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Teradata, Oracle, SQL Server 2005, MySQL, MS Access, SQL query language

Scripting: Python, Perl, shell, Visual Basic

Languages: C++, Java, HTML, XML, Cobol, DB2, CICS, JCL

Automation tools/Tools: Ruby, Selenium Webdriver, Python, QTP(UFT), Maven, Jenkins JMETER, SOAP, REST, FILEAID, SPUFI

Project Management: Agile and Waterfall Project Management methodologies, Jira, Microsoft project, Microsoft excel, Microsoft power point, PPMC, Microsoft Visio

Version Control: HP ALM, GITHUB, Version One, Change Man

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Quality Analyst/Business Analyst 

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Responsibilities:

• Developed key automation framework for the SARBAX audit needs using RUBY+Cucumber and Selenium webdriver for the .NET framework
• Championed the automation effort by reducing the audit execution time by 90% using PYTHON against Teradata, Postgres and MongoDB
• Utilized GITHUB, Version-One and JIRA tools to track issues and manage product and sprint backlogs.
• Facilitated scrum ceremonies (grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, demos, etc.). Average project team size varied from 20-25 members across functions.
• Created Epics and User Stories by partnering with business and understanding the business and project requirements.
• Utilized Agile Scrum practices, TDD to help the team increase their velocity and reduce project cost by 15%.
• Defined processes and tools best suited to each project. Moved between agile and waterfall approaches depending on project specifics and client goals, creating detailed project road maps, plans, schedules and work breakdown structures.
• Collaborated with Product Owners, Business and Engineering Teams to develop and maintain Product Backlogs and assisted with internal and external communication.
• Worked with the stakeholders to understand the acceptance criteria and created user acceptance plans and lead UATs.

QA Manager 

  Confidential, Phoenix AZ

• Plan, schedule and execute all stages of enterprise software QA implementations. Assessed business implications for each project phase and monitored progress to meet deadlines, standards and cost targets.
• Partnered with IT to integrate new technology/infrastructure enhancements into the test strategy documents and respective walkthrough with senior leadership
• Responsible for Accelerated transaction posting for accounts using automation tools such as Ruby Selenium, PYTHON and VB Macro integrated code
• Built CHRONUS jobs for scheduled SQL run in Unix box resulting in 70% reduction in data pulls for SIT and UAT testing
• Used Applitools in conjunction with Ruby + Selenium for UI validations and thereby reducing the manual regression suite efficiency by 60%
• Responsible for Setting, monitoring & reviewing work load schedules.
• Monitored weekly/monthly performance against targets.
• Managed change requests effectively to meet business requirements
• Utilized Rally and version One tools to track issues and manage product and sprint backlogs.
• Tested request and response XML's based web services interfaces using SOAP UI. 
• Performed Web Services Testing and XML validation by creating test case suite using SOAP UI.

QA Manager

Confidential

• Created the business case scenario for automating the Regression suite for the enterprise stock/Options web application and implemented
• Co-ordinated and lead the business requirements/design for building the automation framework to use Selenium webdriver for regression suite which resulted in 85% of time savings over manual execution.
• Created SQL views to aggregate data so that it eases the complexity of data extraction
• Performed API Level testing for web services, enhanced the Test harness and developed many Test suites. 
• Implemented Page Object Model automation framework with selenium Web driver and Cucumber in Java
• Performed Compatibility testing (cross Windows/ Mac and Android / iOS platforms, cross browsers, cross mobile devices - phones, tablets, and iPads). 
• Developed and maintained test methodology for functional, automation development and regression work
• Defined test strategies, risk management, KM plan and Defect prevention
• Coordinating the work of test teams and monitoring their performance.

Sr. QA Lead

 Confidential, Richmond VA

• Designed and supported development of integration interfaces for Confidential 's client applications to interact with various backend systems while focusing on reuse, scalability, resilience and performance of the solution 
• Performed the Mobile Testing of Client APP in both platform IOS, Android by using Appium. 
• Automated the regression suite code using Java, Selenium webdriver resulting in 75% savings
• Performed Web Services Testing and XML validation by creating test case suite using SOAP UI.
• Extensively used Selenium locators like (Xpath, CSS Selectors, Fire Bug, Fire path locator) and WebDriver to test the web application. 
• Tested compatibility of application for dynamic and static content under various cross browsers using HTML IDs and XPath in Selenium.
• Instrumental in creation of Creation of reusable functions in VB scripts to save effort and time and resulting in faster TTM for regression suite
• Developed and maintained test methodology for functional, automation development and regression work
• Managed and Performed iterative regression cycles through system and user acceptance testing
• Implemented Automated execution of tests (nightly and need based) using Jenkins. 
• Maintained and updated version control of the documentation using SharePoint(KL) and Rational clear case.
• Created and managed Traceability Matrix to ensure the adequate coverage of the test cases. 

Lead Programmer Analyst 

Confidential, NJ

• Designed and developed code for varying business applications such as Stock Award/Options, Mortgage lending applications and KTC applications
• Developed key controls for the mortgage based applications using COBOL, CICS and DB2
• Scheduled the jobs to run sequentially using JCL and Control-M
• Used FILEAID, SPUFI and other tools to build the sequential files/validate them and query the databases
• Provided mentoring and training for new resources by conducting group sessions/seminars/workshops
• Co-ordinate the testing effort with SQA team by providing key inputs and feedback and also educating the business users prior to their UAT testing
• Acted a key liaison between the onshore and offshore teams with effective, collaborative communication and key partner for issue/defect resolution between DEV and testing teams
• Was heavily involved in the business requirements gathering, High level and Low level design of the code.
• Was responsible for conducting the weekly/bi-weekly status update calls and reporting on the health of the DEV team and their progress to all the key stakeholders of the project