PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• 6 plus years of experience in testing Client/Server and Web-based applications/systems in Windows and Unix environment by performing both Manual and Automated Testing
• Experienced in testing applications in different programming language such as - Visual Basic, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, J2EE
• Deep understanding & working experience of Software Quality Assurance including Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Methodologies, Test Planning, Test Design, execution of Manual & Automated Test Scripts using HP Quality Center (QC) & HP QuickTest Professional (QTP) and other project documentations
• Working experience in fast-faced & challenging environments and various methodologies - Agile, Scrum, XP, IterativeHigh proficiency in performing Manual & Automated Testing for various types of Functional and Non-functional Testing using various software testing tools such as, HP Quality Center (QC), HP QuickTest professional (QTP) and HP LoadRunner
• Extreme working experience with SQL and databases for test set-up and trouble-shooting data purposes in Oracle using SQL Developer
• Expertise in HP Quality Center (QC) creating reports, charts and graphs, customizing projects and logging defects directly to the Developers
• Proficient in writing, executing and maintaining Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Cases, Test Scripts and other testing artifacts from various project documentations
• Experience in executing Functional and Regression as directed by QA Manager and upper management against new Builds & Releases
• Performed Black-Box/Functional/GUI testing, System Testing, Smoke Testing, Regression Testing, Load and Performance Testing of Web and Client/Server based applications by various testing tools
• Assisted & mentored junior members of the QA team with various automated related challenges & issues
• Experienced in reviewing system and functional requirements and extracting information to use in preparing Test Plans and Scripts
• Strong skill-set working with PowerPoint, Excel, reporting tools, and MS Projects.
• Ability to learn quickly and retain and apply the knowledge across multiple scenarios.
• Ability in perform well in a fast-paced environment & manage multiple priority tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in expressing ideas clearly to individuals and groups including the ability to effectively document procedures, processes and results.

Specialties:

• Manual and Automated test plans and test scripts
• Agile Development Methodology
• Usability, System/Integration, Functional, Regression and User Acceptance Testing
• Bug reporting and Tracking
• Expert in Problem Ticket Handling
• Client Server Application Testing

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Mercury Win Runner, Quick Test Professional, Test Director, Quality Center and Load Runner Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Professional and Windows NT/2000/2003, OS/400 and UNIX Programming Languages: SQL, PL/SQL and C Database Management Systems (DBMS): SQL Server 2000, AS/400, Oracle 9i and MS Access Modeling Tools: Erwin, Visio Version control and bug tracking: Bugzilla, git Project Management tools: Polarion, Redmine and Enterprise Architect Web Technologies: .Net, Java, Php, Java script, VB Script

CERTIFICATION: ISTQB Certified Tester

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, FL (From Sep 20th 2010 to present)
Role: Software Tester
Project Scope:
Upgrading the Sprout loud from version 2 to version 3: Sprout Loud helps manage the brand and promotes the marketing message at the local level with our web-based Marketing Resource Management solution
Accomplishments included:

• Coordinated with the onsite QA team to work on design and develop the test strategies
• Ran cron jobs manually in Unix environment
• Used GIT to get the latest version of the committed code to the testing environment.
• Database queries have been used to verify the data
• Performed regression on daily basis
• Involved in all sprint daily meetings
• Worked on the Scrum methodology
• Participated in the demos

Environment: SQL Server 2007, Query Analyzer, Manual testing, Polarion, Redmine, PHP, Bugzilla,GIT and Unix

Confidential, FL (From Feb 22nd 2009 – July 31st)
Role: Software Tester
Project Scope:
Student Financial Aid Auto Award: Automate the Student Financial Aid Process for FAD (Financial Aid Advisors)
In current setup FA process a financial aid manually, which is prone to errors and/or inefficient. In this development effort aim of the project is to develop a module to integrate with Campus Vue package.
Accomplishments included:

• Designed and implemented the test plans in Enterprise Architect Tool and written the test cases based on the Functional specs
• Used Spring board collaboration site (internal to campus management)for logging the defects
• Coordinated with the development team to address the QA issues
• Database queries have been used to verify the data
• Coordinated with the Business analyst for UAT
• Performed regression testing before and after the migration
• Coordinated testing with the Offshore team

Environment: SQL Server 2000, .NET, Query Analyzer, Enterprise Architect

Confidential, FL (From Nov 6th 06 – Dec 26th 08)
Role: Quality Assurance Engineer
Project Scope:
Azamara Integration: To integrate new brand Azamara Cruises.
Group Mini Hubs:To send reports requested by an agent via email or Fax. To make a search by Group booking id/Individual id or by making a simple search.
CP-Cruise Match Integration: To implement the integration points from CruisingPower to CruiseMatch that needs to be managed on the cruising power side. To allow the user to access New Homepage widget to support both OLD and New Cruise Match tools.
Travel Agent Locator: To enable travel agency to register with RCC with certification levels.
Sendable Deck Plans: To enable travel agent to fax, email and print the deck plates to customers from the application.
Accomplishments included:

• Coordinated with the Business analyst to finalize the requirements
• Coordinated with Siebel team to resolve various problem tickets
• Designed and implemented the test plans in Quality Center and written the test cases based on the Functional specs
• Used Quality Center for logging the bugs
• Coordinated with the development team to address the QA issues
• Database queries have been used to verify the data
• Coordinated with the Business analyst for UAT
• Performed regression testing before and after the migration
• Updated the release notes after the migration

Environment: SQL Server 2000, AS/400, JSP, Java, Query Analyzer, Manual testing, Quality Center