SUMMARY:

• A seasoned professional with solid experience in understanding customer needs and design methodologies.
• Implementing, validating and delivering solutions. Known for being a proactive, problem - solving and creative goal orientated team player.
• A quick learner with excellent communication skills. Effective in managing tightly scheduled deadlines.
• High-level understanding of software systems design and technical concepts. I have the ability to communicate effectively with developers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: AS400, Sun Solarsis2.5.3, UNIX, Windows2000, Windows XP, MS DOS Windows NT Server, Windows2003, HPUX, Linux, Red Hat4.0

Languages: HTML, DHTML, ANSI C/C++, JAVA, Visual C++6.0, Java Script, Silk Test 7.5 ASP, SQL Server2000, Rational Visual Test6.0, Win Runner 7.0, QTP, Silk Performer7.5

Software: Microsoft Visual Interdev6.0, Oracle, Informix, Microsoft Visual C++, and Microsoft Visual J++, Microsoft FrontPage98/2000, Norton Utilities, McAfee Anti Virus Scan, Novell Netware4.X, ODB & OLE DB, Microsoft IIS, Microsoft PWS, Crystal Reports 8.0, SQL7.0 Visual Source Safe, Access, .NET, Netscape6.2, Internet Explorer6.0, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook Express, MS-Mail, WinFax PRO, PC Anywhere10.5, Dream weaver Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Stress Testing Tool, CICS Emulators MYSQL Oracle 8i, VPN, Firewalls, IBM Rational Robot, Lotus Notes, SQL server 2000 CCM Blueprint, Visio, OpenSSH

Hardware: IBM PCs AND COMPATIBLES Desktops, Portable PC s, Ethernet/Network cardOther Skills: PC Maintenance, Burning CD s, Database Development, Software Testing, System Testing and Integration, Automation Test Development, Test Plan Development, Test Procedure Development, Object Oriented Modeling, System Design and Analysis, Regression Testing, Black Box testing, White Box Testing

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Lead Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Writing Automation test plans for software development projects
• Writing automated test cases and test scenarios to verify software functionality
• Perform defect tracking and automation test management
• Meeting jointly with project team to established delivery dates
• Strong understanding of requirements
• Contribute to the project success in a team environment while simultaneously completing individual tasks and goals
• Compiling database queries to evaluate software functionality
• Compiling results of testing and presenting recommendations for release
• Creation (test plans, cases, scripts, and test data)
• Creation of automated test scripts using QTP.
• Maintain automated test scripts using QTP .
• Creation of automated test scripts using standardized automation tools
• Creation of test scripts for functional, system, integration, stress and performance testing.
• Creation and management of test data (cleansing, system, integration)
• Identify what upgrades or extensions to automated test scripts
• Work with Management to plan testing phases
• Work with test scripting teams to expand coverage provided by automated test scripts
• Assist in development of automation standards.

Confidential

Web Application Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and implement new web interfaces, graphics and layouts
• Create, manage and maintain company Internet and Intranet sites, with key responsibility for creation of web content
• In-depth experience applying graphic design principles to produce creative, innovative and professional websites
• Cutting-edge technical knowledge of HTML programming
• Responsible for quality assurance of all web design projects, including web usability, accessibility, testing and debugging
• Image creation, optimization and manipulation
• Write, edit and proofread a variety of documents; plan and prepare articles for online dissemination
• Advise clients on effective marketing techniques to increase website traffic
• Search engine optimization, including—keyword research/selection, meta tagging, search engine submissions, position tracking
• Exceptionally well organized and detail-oriented
• Proven record of effectively managing multiple tasks without compromise to quality
• Familiar with current and emerging Internet marketing strategies
• An ability to meet deadlines Excellent planning and consulting skills developed from extensive work with customers and team members on a variety of challenging projects

Confidential

Performance Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Scripted SilkPerformer7.5 test scripts for SOAP object
• Wrote automation scripts to Parse XML objects
• Created Java hooks for automation scripts
• Results files based on web service performance
• Benchmark Security Module
• Scripted authenticating user using SilkPerformer7.5
• Randomize input files provided
• Parse Requestor ID element field
• Token parsed from Login Response
• Created randomization resource file
• Configured Repository
• Response to authentication from the WSDL web service
• Scripted Log file function for results and errors
• Scripted SilkPerformer7.5 functions to extract and divide data and time
• Develop or maintain Test Automation Strategy
• Develop automated test scripts utilizing commercial tools
• Execute test suites with manual, stored procedures and automated test tools
• Participate in QA project planning by writing test plans and test cases based on project requirements and needs
• Execute test plan and test cases per plan and document test results
• Write up, reproduce and define tests for software problem reports
• Execute manual and automated tests
• Conduct appropriate regression tests
• Participate in requirements, design and specification reviews
• Create and maintain test plans and appropriate documentation.
• Design and execution of system, integration and regression tests.
• Assist other developers/analysts.
• Review tasks and give time estimates.
• Assist other IS developers with unit and system testing.
• Assist business partners in defining UAT test cases and plans

Confidential

Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed QTP scripts for SDLC automation testing
• Installed & configured OpenSSH windows
• Used OpenSSH to run client based application in UNIX environment
• Used AIX, Unix, HPUnix to telent into machines using OpenSSH
• Performance testing using MIMIC testing tool
• Commands TELNET, VI, PS, GREP, LS, SAM
• Understanding of browser compatibility issues
• Configured remote automation scripts
• Created & tested XML documents
• Tested SQL event driven processes
• Using QTP scripts for web based application
• Created agent discovery MIB functions
• Created, edited HPUX & Linux host files
• Controlled build process on web application
• Created smoke test integrity build verification
• Test web applications on HPUX, Linux, Red Hat4.0, Windows2K3 platforms
• Setup Microsoft Scheduled Tasks
• Compiled core files
• Identified performance test requirements based on system specifications and SLA.
• Wrote white papers for QA environmental produces
• Defined performance test strategies & methodologies.
• Developed performance test scripts in a web environment.
• Test planning, test execution, problem solving and analysis, with an emphasis on validating Web-based applications.
• Developed and executed performance test scripts that validate software products meet specified performance requirements.

Confidential

Automation Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Used Win2000, Win98, Win95, WinNT4.0, Win Server
• Created XML element definitions
• Tested XML web based applications components
• Monitored XML Schema data flow process
• Edited XML Schema Definitions
• Responsible for developing effective test plans for all projects.
• Responsible for the creation, execution, and modification of test cases and test scripts.
• Documents defects clearly and worked with the developers and system analysts to resolve defects.
• Supports standards and best practices for software quality assurance
• Participates in the software project lifecycle, vision, software requirements, design, and test planning.
• Developed and reviewed test plans, test data and test cases that when executed confirms the quality assurance of all developed software applications.
• Worked closely with the development team leads to help identify and isolate problem areas within our software applications and solutions.
• Researched and documented software testing methodologies and supporting tools and how to best implement those methodologies
• Provide regular updates and written report to the QA Manager, including test status as compared to the Test plan

Confidential

Validation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Followed Release Documentation
• Microsoft products such as IIS, .Net, Windows were client platforms
• Work with Developers, Support and QA team members to troubleshoot problems
• Configured test machines validation testing
• Design Matrix test case’s & test plans
• Reported software defects in Clear Case Management control software
• Tested Chipset Drivers
• Installed PC BIOS Chipset
• Tested VGA Driver
• Create Release & Install, Configuration Documentation
• Created a network drive for Integration files and information
• Tested ASPNET components along with XML scripting
• Tested Windows Installer, .NET applications in a Windows and UNIX environment
• Created various Microsoft Windows OS using Microsoft Virtual PC
• Configured Host Server and Agents
• Check the completion percentage of host agent
• Installed Agents in the UNIX and Netware environments
• Created ISO images
• Configured IIS 7.0 API web services
• Tested SQL2000 engine and query structure
• Query Analyzed data in database tables
• Configured and installed Enterprise Manager per Host setup

Confidential

QA Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Management approved regression Test Plan
• Created test reference docs
• Backed up SAV files & ran DB update command on AS 400
• Captured green screens in AS 400 environment
• Execute CLIs on an object under test
• Created modules in Visual Basic6.0
• Created data driven test cases using Excel as a repository
• Implemented data driven test cases using QTP
• Fixed & trouble shot existing test scripts with QTP
• Ran the AT command to kick off batch files of QTP test scenarios
• Using Microsoft Scheduled Tasks to test weekly builds of the product
• Used VNC to connect remotely to a desk top of a QA Automation machine
• Remotely troubleshot, executed and tested Visual Basic6.0 applications using QTP
• Data repository for automation scripts

Confidential

Team Lead/ Test Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Solved object recognition issue with QTP & J2EE environment
• Assigned test cases for engineers
• Upgraded machine to QTP Visual Basic environment
• Trouble & assigned bugs to engineers
• Wrote Test Plan Template for regression testing
• Tested application modules using QTP
• Created function file in QTP during regression testing phase
• Load tested Java client/server application using LOADRUNNER
• Wrote test plan for network application written in Visual Basic6.0
• Created a Bug Reporting tool
• Balance & Load test scripts using LOADRUNNER
• Detected application bottlenecks using QTP
• Create a Data store to hold scripts
• Load tested Java client/server application using QTP
• Created regression scripts by creating user actions using QTP
• Detected the properties of objects using QTP
• Defined the priorities QTP Suite
• Created regression scripts by creating user actions using QTP
• Created manual, install, uninstall Applet Java SDK1.4
• Created Make Files for CPP header files

Confidential

Quality Assurance Engineer/ Team Leader

Responsibilities:

• Compiled test software scripts daily
• Provide test team with update or daily smoke test results
• Used Query Analyzer to run SQL Server 2000 commands
• Tested SQL Server2000 database
• Wrote SQL compare row data difference
• Wrote SQL queries validate database data entries
• Configured Microsoft Jet Engine4.0
• Integrated Segue Suite testing environment (ODBC) testing
• Wrote test scripts using QA Partner
• Corrected performance web tier level applications
• Reported to Manager on project status
• Tested web tier level network databases
• Wrote CGI scripts
• Debugged ASP & DHTML pages
• Used InterDev 6.0 debugger
• Client-side scripting using Java Script and VB Script
• Tested configures of Microsoft IIS4.0
• Tested ASP pages SQL200 Server procedures
• Tested Namespaces

Confidential

Software Tester

Responsibilities:

• Tested Oracle and Informix database’s
• Tested on UNIX platform
• Tested NT workstation and Server both 4.0 versions
• Tested software for real-time data and monitoring
• Tested devices for real-time data and monitoring
• Configured RDMS information using SQL statements
• Debugged at a junior level on Unix platform
• Created & Tested automated test scripts using Visual Test
• Tested ActiveX controls and Message maps for device configuration
• Updated File history in Visual Source Safe
• Tested ActiveX controls and Message maps for software configuration
• Develop written test plans of varying complexity from written, verbal, and self-defined business requirements.
• Execute, and maintain tests cases in order to expose, isolate, diagnose, and document issues found.
• Verify fixes meet the required expectations.
• Manage and prioritize all defects, ensuring timely fixes to critical issues.
• Troubleshoot problems with software / hardware configuration problems.
• Provide structure, direction, and support for all project-related QA activities.
• Prepare reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities.