SUMMARY:

• In my professional years working as QA / Software Test Engineer for different types of software companies gave me opportunity to gain experience testing database, commercial software and web server applications in both waterfall and agile SDLC.
• In addition to basic QA work, I had opportunity to train others and supporting other department with goal of keeping customer happy.
• My best work was to re - establishing QA department from nothing creating test harnesses and collecting and archiving documents.

WORK EXPERIENCES:

Software Test Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Triage daily BAGS(Build Adaption Gates for Server) BVT Testpass for Windows Server and send daily report.
• Investigate test pass runs on latest Windows Server build, filing bugs or applying workaround to get test to complete using WTT.
• Initial triage of kernel debug breaks and other test issues for Windows Server OS and apply workaround as needed.
• Communicate with binary/test owners on new Windows kernel breaks and test failures and verify fixes once resolved.
• Triage daily test pass issues (kernel breaks, test job failures) for multiple Windows branches filing new or resolving to existing bugs and communicating key players.
• Schedule rerun if requested or needed to verify bug fixes using TReX.
• Create and present documents on BAGS BVT for cross training for offshore team.

Software Test Engineer

Confidential

• Investigate test pass runs on latest Windows client build, filing bugs or applying workaround to get test to complete using WTT.
• Initial triage of kernel debug breaks and other test issues for Windows OS and apply workaround as needed.
• Communicate with binary/test owners on new Windows kernel breaks and test failures and verify fixes once resolved.
• Triage daily test pass issues (kernel breaks, test job failures) for multiple Windows branches filing new or resolving to existing bugs and communicating key players.
• Schedule rerun if requested or needed to verify bug fixes using TReX.
• Schedule, investigate test runs on Windows 8.0 and 8.1 using TReX manually for regression test pass cycle.
• A ssisted new members with ‘how-to’ on usage of Windows OS test automation tool and triaging issues.
• Update PowerShell script used for Test Pass Reports Generator for Management
• Keep up private pool of both physical(X64 and ARM) and virtual machines in test ready for team using WTT.

Software Test Engineer III

Confidential

• Schedule automated tests daily for Windows 8.0 and 8.1 using WTT and TReX.
• Initial triage of kernel debug breaks and other test issues for Windows OS and apply workaround as needed.
• Communicate with binary/test owners on new Windows kernel breaks and test failures and verify fixes onces resolved.
• Follow up with issues to resolution w/ Windows OS bug owner.
• Present demos in team meeting on regular basis on usage of tools and how-to resolve common issues
• Authoring knowledge base articles for team
• Assisted new members with ‘how-to’ on usage of automation tool and triaging issues.
• Update PowerShell script used for Test Pass Reports Generator for Management.
• Keep up private pool of both physical(X64 and ARM) and virtual machines in test ready for team using WTT.

Software Test Engineer III

Confidential

• Authored and executed manual test cases for UI and backend java components in Linux environment.
• Working close with developers and PM to make sure unit test and test cases cover both functional and business rules.
• Familiar with Agile process and SCRUM.
• Generated test scenarios based on how and what users will do.
• . Worked with developers to resolve bugs found during test cycle as well as production issues.
• Managed weekly release in rotation and resolve issues during the release.
• End-to-End testing of data flow to/from external live data sources monitoring SQL database and java log files.
• Edited existing test cases to meet automation framework for SDET in SpiraTest.
• Tested components that generates web site for desktop and android mobile devices.
• Authored and maintained several internal wiki pages on new features tested for reference.
• Maintained QA environments in rotation with other team member-Deploying components and scripts ( MySQL and Oracle) in Linux platform.
• Have used MySQL, SwiftMQ, SpiraTest, SQL Developer as part of test and investigation of issues.

Software Test Engineer Consult

Confidential

• Localization tester testing UA content for Windows 7 using WTT jobs.
• Check BVT(WTT) results and file bugs for localization, BIDI, formatting, missing/extra content and branding issues.
• Experienced with Product Studio
• Execute BVT for Vista LIP manually and file bugs for localization, BIDI, missing/extra content.
• Scan art files for localization issues and filed bugs coordinating bug filing efforts with offshore testers.
• Tested internal tools used for BVT(WTT) of localized UA Help files and MSDN content.

QA Engineer

Confidential, Seattle, WA

• Tested web applications manually that provides secure data transfer between businesses sing different protocols (HTTPS, FTPS, UUEncode, AS2 and EDI).
• Documented test plan and test cases based on the technical and design specification.
• Executed test cases, and filed bugs and verified bug fixes.
• Involved in five release cycles.
• Troubleshoot issues raised in Customer Service department.
• Created automatic test scripts using Selenium IDE as Proof of concept for testing Web UI.

Software Tester

Confidential, Bellevue, WA

• Software QA Engineer assigned to Confidential in Seattle, WA to test app server that provided secure transfer of data between businesses.
• Executed test cases, and filed bugs and verified bug fixes.
• Traced java log to check and verify application issues.
• Documented and migrated test cases to new depository system.

Software Tester

Confidential

• Tested application packages ( Confidential and 3 rd -party) for SMS (Systems Management Server) controlled desktop.
• Created and maintained test cases for each application in Product Studio and Team Explorer.
• Involved in ‘Proof-of-concept’ projects for the group testing new tools.
• Create test tools (batch script and VB Application) to automate test process.
• Trained new STE coming on board on test methodology.
• Put together test processes to coordinate testing effort between local and Off-shore teams.