SUMMARY:

• Over 5 + years of experience as a QA/Systems Analyst/Tester in analysis, design, and automated testing of Insurance, Telecommunications, Online Applications, Client/Server, WebBased and Mainframe Applications. Actively participated in all the stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Testing Life Cycle. Proven skills in automating the test scripts for the System testing and Regression testing using HP and Rational suite tools.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) beginning from initiation and definition to deployment and support.
• Worked extensively on user requirement gathering, and development of functional specs through user interviews.
• Good expertise in the review and documentation of system test plans,creating and executing test scripts, test cases and data sets on the basis of product release features, client requirements, technical documents.
• Thorough knowledge of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using traditional Agile methodology as well as iterative process using Rational Unified Process (RUP).
• Collaborated to support Agile planning, estimation, and execution processes.
• Good understanding of ETL testing principles and concepts.
• Bottlenecks were identified by testing with various client systems using Load runner.
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile testing.
• Extensive experience with Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML, Rational RequisitePro, Rational Rose.
• Created Automated test scripts for various testing stages like Functional, Performance, Regression, System and End - to end Testing.
• Involved in Manual and Automated Testing of applications on Windows and UNIX Environment.
• Vast experience with format ETL and Data Testing.
• Experience in Automation Tools like Quick Test Pro (QTP), Load Runner, HP Quality Center, Win Runner, IBM Rational Tools, Logic Builder, VTestPro, VPerformer, VManage.
• Performed Database Testing/ Data Validations.
• Proficiently used TestDirector to create Test Suites, to document and to associate Requirements to the Test Cases and create Traceability Matrices for tracking and reporting bugs.
• Created different QTP automated scripts to test functionalities.
• Experience in Functional testing, Stress testing, Regression testing, Performance testing, Integration testing using Black Box testing and White Box testing on UNIX / NT platforms.
• Wrote test hardware drivers to demonstrate integration of SDLC and encryption boards.
• Performed systems analysis, design, coding, testing,, implementation, documentation and support for a check tracking Java application (Fiscal Tracking System).
• Experience in planning, designing, installing and maintaining Oracle Database technologies (10G, 9i, 8i, 7.x ) on multiple nodes in the UNIX/Linux, Apple MAC, Windows and clustered environments.
• Experience in writing System Test plans, Defining test cases, Developing and Maintaining Test Scripts.
• Experience in Test Design, preparing Test Cases, Test Plans, Test Logs and bug reports.
• Involved in Mainframe Testing of different Java applications on Windows Environment.
• Expert in defect tracking and reporting.
• Working experience of Relational Database like DB2, SQL Server,T-SQL, Oracle and MS-Access.
• Documenting Test Documents Using MS Office Tools - Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Solid experience with Back-End service testing with XML.
• Extensively used SQL for table manipulation from Oracle database table.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Quick Test Pro 10.0.2 (QTP), WinRunner 7.x/8.x, LoadRunner 7.x/8.x, Test Director, HP Quality Center (10.0.2, 11),SilkTest, Rational Administrator, Rational RequisitePro, Rational Test Manger.

Version Controllers/ Defect Tracking: VSS, PVCS, Rational Clear Quest, Quality Center 9.0

Databases/ DB Languages: IBM DB2, Oracle 9i,11i, SQL Server, TOAD, MS Access, SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL

Web Technologies: HTML, XML, Java Script, VBScript

Web Servers: Tomcat 3.3, Apache 1.3, IIS 5.0, Web Application Server 5.0,6.0

Operating System: sc/ Vista/ XP, UNIX, MS DOS.

Other Packages: MS Office Suite 2012/2010/2007/2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Wisconsin, WI

Sr.Software Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the Project Requirements.
• Preparing the test plan.
• Involved in High level, Functional, and Regression Testing.
• Preparing, Executing Test Cases and Analyzing the Test Results using Quality Center 11 (ALM).
• Reviewing and modifying the test cases.
• Preparing the Test Summary report.
• Verifying the data accuracy using SQL.
• Onsite and Offshore Co-ordination.
• Involved in UAT Testing support.
• Daily Client interactions.

Environment: Quick Test Professional 10.0.2, HP Quality Center 11.0, (Test Director), Load Runner 8.2, Test Director 8.0, HTML, SQL, FTP, J2EE, JAVA2.0, Windows XP,T-SQL, Tcl/Tk, TOAD, Oracle 11i, XML-Spy, VB Script, JACL, Ruby, Rails, Python CruiseControl, xUnit, Selenium, SQL Server, Unix, AIX, HTTP, XML, SOAP (IIS with .NET framework extensions), Web Services, XSLT, TML, Visual Studio, JUnit Test Harness Tool, Microsoft Office 2010.

Confidential, Iowa, IA

QA Analyst/Tester

Responsibilities:

• Involved in team meetings to gather requirements according to Project Specifications.
• Preparing test scenarios and test cases according to the requirements.
• Adding new fields in XML to existing fields based on the Data Dictionary as per Routing rules.
• Created Test Cases in HP Quality Center.
• Preparing Excel Data sheet to generate XML’s using Wells Faro Internal tool.
• Performed regression, manual testing and automated the test scripts using QTP.
• Test XML request in HULA service sending to Middleware (Res Direct) and validate responses.
• Involve in the automation process with the web service testing using SOAP.
• Updating the Tracebility Matrix according to Day to Day performance on the EOD in status report.
• Monitoring the Tester Logs status in the Shared Documents.
• Checking with SRS document where the product ID should be the same as XML validating in the Confidential internal Tool.(HULA).
• Validating the Test Scripts using Confidential Internal Tool by using UAT Transaction Viewer by entering Loan Number.
• Changing the Deal Id, Loan Number, Description & Tester Name aswell in the XML Template to submit the order in the HULA Tool.
• Updating the Defects Logged in to the Tester Log Report.
• Participated in meetings and walkthroughs.

Environment: Quick Test Professional 10.0.2, HP Quality Center 10.0.2, Load Runner 8.2, Test Director 8.0, HTML, SQL, FTP, J2EE, JAVA2.0, Windows XP,T-SQL, Tcl/Tk, TOAD, Oracle 11i, XML-Spy, VB Script, JACL, Ruby, Rails, Python CruiseControl, xUnit, Selenium, SQL Server, Unix, AIX, HTTP, XML, SOAP (IIS with .NET framework extensions), Web Services, XSLT, TML, Visual Studio, JUnit Test Harness Tool, Microsoft Office 2010.

Confidential, Iowa city, IA

QA Analyst/Tester

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing test plans and test cases and execution of those plans against client based consumer security technologies.
• Involved in all phases of testing- test planning, execution, troubleshooting, and Reporting.
• Wrote test cases and test plans for the project .
• Executed test cases.
• Modified and validated the XML schema with the help of XML spy, Confidential Compare, and Windiff .
• Wrote XML Schema in BPEL Test for Testing the XML Syntax then after Invoking.
• Investigated potential defects and discussed them with developers.
• Logged defects during the test execution phase.
• Reported test results to the project manager.
• Used SQL queries to perform back-end testing of the application.
• Queried databases with SQL to obtain sample data for student verification.
• Participated in business requirements review sessions with the peers and business users.
• Organized and participated in test plans walkthroughs.
• Tested the application in functional and system integration testing.
• Wrote traceability matrix to reflect test coverage.
• Prioritized test requirements and organized test cases accordingly.
• Acted as subject expert matter in the functionality assigned for the project.

Environment: Quick Test Professional 10.0.2, Mercury Quality Center 10.0.2, Load Runner 8.2, Test Director 8.0, HTML, SQL, FTP, J2EE, JAVA2.0, Windows XP,T-SQL, Tcl/Tk, TOAD, Oracle 11i, XML-Spy, VB Script, JACL, Ruby, Rails, Python CruiseControl, xUnit, Selenium, SQL Server, Unix, AIX, HTTP, XML, SOAP (IIS with .NET framework extensions), Web Services, XSLT, TML, Visual Studio, JUnit Test Harness Tool, Microsoft Office 2010, UNIX

Confidential, Indianapolis, IN

QA Analyst/software tester

Responsibilities:

• Gathering and analyzing Business requirements, converting Business requirements into technical specifications, Planning, Design, Development, Testing and Deployment.
• Developed and executed /over sees the execution of formal test plans to ensure the delivery of quality software applications.
• Responsible for test planning, writing test cases/scripts, test case automation and test execution.
• Tested application, network, system and user acceptance testing.
• Involved in the test planning, test scripts design, test development, test execution and debugging.
• Well versed in conducting different kinds of tests such as functionality, limit, positive, negative, smoke, integration, user acceptance, storage, performance, load, security, installation etc.
• Tested an FTP application at functional level.
• Working closely with the Developers and Engineering Teams in the review and modification of the product and its specifications using Agile-testing methodology.
• Good knowledge of information systems elements (hardware, software, network) and their application to business functions/processes.
• Executed ETL Scripts and Scheduled and generated control reports using Business Objects
• Designed and executed Manual test cases in Mercury Test Director, and used QTP for automated test cases and viewing and analyzing the test results in the Mercury Test Director.
• Developed and executed automated test case scripts using Quick Test pro (QTP) for the Front-end-applications testing
• Optimized QTP scripts for Regression testing of the application with various data sources and data types.
• Validated the Web Services (SOAP), both Request and Response messages.
• Provide assistance in the deployment and of QA function and testing tool for the project.
• Involved in preparing high level estimations for the Test case requirement for the different levels.
• Extensively executed the Web Load/Stress Test projects.
• Experience in performance testing on web and oracle protocols.
• Tested Application Performance & Server performance using Load Runner.

Environment: Quick Test Professional 9.2, Mercury Quality Center 9.2, Load Runner 8.2, Test Director 8.0, HTML, SQL, FTP, J2EE, JAVA2.0, Windows XP,T-SQL, Tcl/Tk, TOAD, Oracle 11i, XML-Spy, VB Script, JACL, Ruby, Rails, Python CruiseControl, xUnit, Selenium,SQL Server, Unix, AIX, HTTP, XML, SOAP (IIS with .NET framework extensions), Web Services, XSLT, TML, Visual Studio, JUnit Test Harness Tool, Microsoft Office 2010, UNIX

Confidential, Indianapolis, IN

QA Analyst/software tester

Responsibilities:

• Involved in preparing the Test Planning Matrix, Testcases and executing them with the help of the used case Documents.
• Created Manual Test Scripts/ TestCases in Rational Test Manager based on Business Requirements and Use Case Specifications.
• Extensive experience in the areas of design, development and deployment of workflow process (e.g. SDLC) using various applications.
• Extensive working experience in System Testing, Functionality Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, UAT, and Black Box Testing.
• Tested the Source and Target databases and ETL process.
• Experience assessing testing processes, creating, implementing testing strategies and SQA strategies using Agile-testing methodology in UAT phase.
• Wrote XML test pages created libraries in VB Scripts to reuse in QTP scripts.
• Used SQL queries to perform back-end testing of the application.
• Summarized and uploaded to the mainframe through automated scripts.
• Wrote many manual and automated tests in TestDirector.
• Created Test Cases in Quality Center.
• Executed Manual scripts using QTP for testing the functionality of the application in Regression testing.
• Validating the XML with the help of using the Junit Test Harness tools.
• Modified and validated the XML schema with the help of XML spy, Confidential Compare, and Windiff .
• Validated the PLIQ forms and PLS in the Mainframe.
• Wrote SQL, PL/SQL queries/procedures to access data and crosscheck the results against DataWarehouse.
• Performed the Back-End integration testing to ensure data consistency on front-end by writing and executing SQL queries on the database.
• Worked with Business Owners and users for deployment testing of the application.
• Prepare Status Reports Every Week, which includes Revision History, Test case status, metrics, QA Issues and Defects.
• Attending meetings conducted by BA’s and Test Manager.
• Validated the CLIQ Manual Test Scripts using Future & Current Environment.
• Investigated software bugs and interacted with developers to resolve technical issues.
• Tracked, reviewed, analyzed and compared Defects using Test Director.