SUMMARY:

• A Senior IT testing professional with extensive experience of more than 17 years in manual and automated software testing
• Excellent expertise in writing Test Plans, Test Strategies, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Scenarios, Test Reports and Defect Metrics
• Strong Patient Care, Medical, Insurance(P&C), Banking and Finance, Law, Online Sales, Manufacturing domain Knowledge.
• Very good working experience in using Black Box testing techniques like Boundary Value Analysis, Equivalence Partitioning, Decision Tables
• Extensive experience in Functional Testing, Regression Testing, GUI Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Performance Testing, Load Testing, Stress Testing, Benchmark Testing, Configuration Testing, Contention Testing, Security Testing and User Acceptance Testing
• Expertise in automated tools like Selenium, Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, Rational Administrator
• Exposure to automated testing tools like WinRunner, QuickTest Pro, LoadRunner, Silk Test, Silk Performer, Rational Quantify, Rational Purify, Rational Pure Coverage, GTest, Hercules, JUnit, Test Complete
• Expertise in defect management tools like TestDirector, Rational Clear Quest, I - Track, BugZilla, PVCS Tracker, Jira, Lotus defect tracker, TFS
• Expertise in using SCRUM tools like TFS, Rational Team Concert, Jira
• Work experience in configuration management/version control system tool PVCS, AccuRev, GIT, CVS
• Extensive experience in QA Testing Web Applications, Data Warehousing Testing, Database Testing, Client Server Applications, Mainframe Applications and AS400 Applications
• Good work experience in diverse environments including Windows NT/2000/XP, Windows 95/98, OS/400, Unix
• Testing experience in Business Objects, Cognos, Informatica and SAP
• Testing exposure in .NET environment
• Exposure to UNIX environment
• Strong knowledge in Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing Life Cycle, Defect Life Cycle, Spiral Model, V Model, Rational Unified Process, SEI CMM Levels
• Strong theoretical knowledge in programming concepts/processes and proficiency in C, C++, HMTL, SQL, JavaScript, Assembly Language Programming
• Good Team player, quick learner, proactive, collaborative and self-starter, excellent oral and written skills
• Experience in Managing and Leading QA/Test teams effectively
• Highly motivated, ability to work independently, organized and results oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with capability of adapting to new and fast changing technologies

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Functional Testing tools: Selenium, Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, Rational Administrator, Silk Test, WinRunner, QuickTest Pro, IBM Functional Tester, JUnit, Hercules, GTest, SpringSource Tool Suite

Performance Testing Tools: Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, Rational Administrator, LoadRunner, Rational Quantify, Rational Purify, Rational Pure Coverage, Apache JMeter

Defect Tracking tools: Rational Clear Quest, Jira, TestDirector, Lotus Defect Tracker, I-Track, PVCS Tracker, BugZilla and TFS

Test Management Tools: Rational Quality Manager, Rational Test Manager, TestDirector, TMS(Traceability Management System)

SCRUM Management tools: Rational Team Concert, Jira, TFS

Requirement Gathering tools: Rational RequisitePro, SAM(System Asset Management)

Version Control Systems: PVCS Version Manager, AccuRev, GIT, Visual SourceSafe, CVS

Windows: 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Unix, OS/400, DOS

Languages: C, C++, SQL, PL/SQL, Java, Assembly Language Programming, Visual Basic, HTML, XML, Python, C#

Databases: Oracle 7x/8x/9i/10g, DB2/400, SQL Server 2000

Internet/Web: C#, ASP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, VB Script

Terminal Emulators: WRQ Reflection, ERICOM PowerTerm

Data Warehousing/Reporting Tools: Informatica, Business Objects, Cognos

Management and Leadership Skills: Vast experience in coordinating testing teams onsite and offshore, managing risks/issues. Great experience in preparing realistic software test schedules, strategic/tactical planning, business analysis and development, budgeting/forecasting for QA/Testing projects.

Processes: Lean Agile, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing Life Cycle, Defect Life Cycle, Spiral Model, V Model, Rational Unified Process, SEI CMM Levels, Testing Methodologies, Black Box Testing Techniques, White Box Testing Techniques.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, MN

Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Developing automated test scripts in Selenium and Java.
• Working with developers and business analysts to get the sprint stories in time.
• Executing automated tests written in Selenium and Java and analyzing regression test failures on daily basis and submitting bugs in Jira when there are application failures. Fixing the regression tests if these failures are because of the changes in the application resulting from stories being worked in the current iteration.
• Strictly followed Agile Scrum methodology to deliver search product releases in time.
• Testing stories as per the acceptance criteria from the stories.
• Used Jira as defect-tracking tool and coordinated with development team on the defects till they are fixed, retested and closed.
• Worked as point of contact for several critical features.
• Worked as a mentor for QA team members in testing processes and procedures.
• Maintained test scripts in version control system GIT.
• Running JMeter performance tests to measure performance of different releases to the Search Product

Environment: Selenium, WebDriver, Java, Jira, Apache JMeter, Solr, Search API

Confidential, MN

Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed test scripts in Selenium and C# for Confidential .
• Working closely with developers to get the stories tested for quality and helping in closing the stories in time.
• Running automated tests written in Selenium and C# and analyzing regression test failures on daily basis and submitting bugs in TFS when there are application failures. Fixing the regressions tests if these failures are because of the changes in the application resulting from stories being worked in the current iteration.
• Following QA Testing Process and Best Practices for Confidential Projects.
• Made sure the acceptance criteria is thoroughly tested in the current iteration.
• Facilitated and Attended daily scrum meetings and bi-weekly planning meeting as part of agile process.
• Used defect-tracking tool like TFS to ensure compliance with the defect-reporting process.
• Coordinated defect fixes with developers, retesting and closure.
• Developed and maintained automated tests for mobile devices for projects Firm Central which is called as Small Form Factor.
• Coded several thousands of lines of code to test complex features like permissions, calendar, notifications, matters, contacts, documents, copy/move.
• Worked as point of contact for several critical features.
• Worked closely with different ADC teams(ADC0. ADC1, ADC2, ADC3 and ADCV) on daily basis.
• Worked as a mentor for QA team members in testing processes and procedures.

Environment: Selenium, WebDriver, C#, Visual Studio, Patriot Tool, TFS

Confidential, MN

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed test plan and test strategy for GPIM project
• Coordinating testing activities like creating, executing test cases using Rational Test Manager and Rational Quality Manager, reporting defects using Rational Clear Quest.
• Prepared and reviewed formal test design, test plan documents for GPIM Project.
• Created test data using in Hybris and Celum.
• Implemented QA Testing Process and Best Practices for Confidential GPIM Project.
• Participated in the requirement and design walkthroughs meetings with analyst and development team
• Made sure all the requirements are traced using the traceability matrices and using the Tool Rational Quality Manager.
• Made sure all the test protocols/test cases are based on the Requirements stored in the tool Rational RequisitePro.
• Implemented defect life cycle and prepared defect reports using Rational ClearQuest.
• Create/Execute SQL queries using TOAD for the Data validation & verification.
• Used defect-tracking tool like Rational ClearQuest to ensure compliance with the defect-reporting process. Coordinated defect fixes with developers
• Worked as a mentor for QA team members in testing processes and procedures.

Environment: IBM WebSphere, J2EE, Oracle 10g Database and PL/SQL, Rational Quality Manager, Rational Test Manager, TOAD 9.0, Rational ClearQuest, Rational RequisitePro., Hybris, Celum

Confidential, MN

Test Architect

Responsibilities:

• Designed automated test strategy for Web Application Server of Latitude project
• Automated several manual tests to automated tests using the ATS(Automated Test Suite) developed in house using Python, Selenium, Hyperion, JUnit.
• Executed and analyzed automated test results using Hyperion for WAS Release 6.0, 7.0, Dragon of Latitude
• Prepared and reviewed formal test design, test plan documents for WAS Releases 6.0, 7.0, Dragon of Latitude
• Created test data using in house developed tool EOS.
• Strictly followed and implemented Boston Scientifics QA Testing Process and Best Practices.
• Helped other team members when the assistance is needed.
• Participated in the requirement and design walkthroughs meetings with Systems team
• Created manual test protocols for Release 6.0 of Latitude using Hercules
• Made sure all the requirements are traced using the traceability matrices and using the Tool TMS(Traceability Management System).
• Made sure all the test protocols/test cases are based on the Requirements stored in the tool SAM(System Asset Management).
• Implemented defect life cycle and prepared defect reports using Jira
• Create/Execute SQL queries using TOAD for the Data validation & verification.
• Used defect-tracking tool like Jira to ensure compliance with the defect-reporting process. Coordinated defect fixes with developers
• Worked as a mentor for the new QA team members in testing processes and procedures.

Environment: IBM Websphere, J2EE, Oracle 10g Database and PL/SQL, HTML, JavaScript, AccuRev, JUnit, Hercules 2.14, GTest 2.6, TOAD 9.0, TMS+, Jira, Hyperion, Python, Selenium, Rational Team Concert, SpringSource Tool Suite

Confidential, MN

Test Architect

Responsibilities:

• Prepared/updated, executed Test Scenarios/cases for Web Application Server of Latitude project
• Volunteered to work on most challenging and critical Batch processes testing and successfully completed in time for WAS Release 2.2 of Latitude which includes writing more than 5000 SQL scripts
• Automated test scripts, updated existing test scripts using the automation tool QuickTest Pro for WAS Release 2.2 of Latitude
• Executed and analyzed automated test results using QuickTest Pro WAS Release 2.2 of Latitude
• Involved in preparing Test Strategy for WAS Release 2.2.2 of Latitude
• Coordinated with System Team during batch testing for WAS Releases 2.2.2 and 4.1 to make sure all the requirements are scattered between System DVT and WAS DVT
• Prepared and reviewed formal documents for WAS Releases 2.2, 2.2.2 of Latitude
• Coordinated data creation with data team for WAS Releases 2.2, 2.2.2, 4.1, 5.0, International
• Strictly followed and implemented Confidential ’s QA Testing Process and Best Practices.
• Helped other team members when the assistance is needed.
• Have in-depth knowledge in the medical devices domain
• Participated in the requirement and design walkthroughs meetings with Systems team for Batch Process
• Created/Updated Test Protocols for Releases 4.1, 5.0 of Latitude using Hercules
• Made sure all the requirements are traced using the traceability matrices and using the Tool TMS(Traceability Management System).
• Made sure all the test protocols/test cases are based on the Requirements stored in the tool SAM(System Asset Management).
• Used tools like GTest, EOS for running the tests in Dry run, Debug and Formal test phases as defined in the Test Plan
• Implemented defect life cycle and prepared defect reports
• Create/Execute SQL queries using TOAD for the Data validation & verification.
• Used defect-tracking tool like PVCS Tracker, Jira to ensure compliance with the defect-reporting process. Coordinated defect fixes with developers
• Prepared/updated, executed Test Scenarios/cases, reported defects for SRD1 in PRM group
• Worked as a mentor for the new QA team members in testing processes and procedures.

Environment: IBM Websphere, J2EE, Oracle 10g Database and PL/SQL, HTML, JavaScript, PVCS, Hercules 2.14, GTest 2.6, PVCS Tracker, TOAD 9.0, TMS+, Jira

Confidential, MN

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Prepared Test plans, Test Strategies and Test Scenarios based on the Requirement documents and Technical Design Document
• Managed test ware using Mercury TestDirector
• Coordinated testing activity for Positive & Negative testing, Data Validation and GUI Testing.
• Chaired Weekly Status meetings in order to discuss issues/incidents as well as discuss the testing operation
• Cross verification of the test cases to the Design Document to verify that all requirements are being tested
• Facilitating sign-off for the test plans, test scenarios by the Confidential Technical Leads, Business Analysts and Users.
• Understanding the functionality of the system, transferring knowledge to the offshore team
• Review of test scenarios and providing feedback to the Onsite Test Team
• Tracking and monitoring test execution progress on daily basis
• Managed defects using TestDirector
• Coordination performance testing using LoadRunner
• Used SQL queries to test table contents in Oracle, for extraction of data in order to complete data driven tests
• Coordinated User Acceptance Testing
• Sending updates to management on testing progress, issues and concerns

Environment: Mercury TestDirector, LoadRunner, Microsoft Windows 2000, Java, Oracle

Confidential, MA

Test Lead / Onsite Test Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Prepared Test plans, Test Strategies and Test Scenarios based on the Requirement documents and Technical Design Documents
• Generated test scripts using Rational Robot for functional testing, regression testing and GUI testing
• Managed test ware using Rational Test Manager
• Created test projects, managed users/computers using Rational Administrator
• Coordinated the testing activity for Positive & Negative testing, Data Validation, GUI Testing
• Chaired Weekly Status meetings in order to discuss issues/incidents as well as discuss the testing operation
• Enrolling patient data using the Latitude web application and assigning device and referring physicians while creating test data.
• Cross verification of the test cases to the Design Document to verify that all requirements are being tested
• Testing of manual payments and EFT/ACH payments of insurance premiums.
• Facilitating sign-off for the test plans, test scenarios by the ACIC Technical Leads, Business Analysts and Users
• Understanding the functionality of the system, transferring knowledge to the offshore team
• Review of test scenarios and providing feedback to the offshore team
• Tracking and monitoring test execution progress on daily basis
• Managed defects using Lotus defect tracker
• Used SQL queries to test table contents in OS/400, for extraction of data in order to complete data driven tests
• Coordinated User Acceptance Testing
• Sending updates to management on testing progress, issues and concerns

Environment: Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, Rational Administrator, Microsoft Windows 2000, Java, AS/400, DB/400, Oracle, Python, Lotus defect tracker and ERICOM Power term

Confidential, CA

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Prepared Test Strategy documents, system and integration test specifications & test scenarios, test bed etc test ware based on the Requirement documents and Technical Design Documents.
• Review of test scenarios and providing feedback to the team
• Tracking and monitoring the test execution progress on daily basis.
• Cross verification of the test cases to the Design and Requirement Documents to verify that all requirements are being tested
• Chaired Weekly Status meetings in order to discuss issues/incidents as well as discuss the testing operations.
• Testing of manual payments and EFT/ACH payments of down payment.
• Managed testing activities using Test Manager. Performed functional and regression test using Rational Robot and Rational Test Manager.
• Managed defects using TestDirector.
• Used SQL queries to test table contents in OS/400, for extraction of data in order to complete data driven tests
• Writing queries to enquire the database for cross verification with the values displayed on the application.
• Coordinated Integration and System Testing activities.
• Sending updates to management on testing progress, issues and concerns.

Environment: Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, TestDirector, Microsoft Windows 2000, Java, XML, DB2, Oracle 9i, Mainframes

Confidential

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Prepared Test Strategy documents, system and integration test specifications & test scenarios, test bed etc test ware based on the Requirement documents and Technical Design Documents
• Review of test scenarios and providing feedback to the team
• Tracked and Monitor the test execution progress on daily basis
• Cross verification of the test cases to the Design and Requirement Documents to verify that all requirements are being tested
• Chaired Weekly Status meetings in order to discuss issues/incidents as well as discuss the testing operations
• Testing of manual payments and EFT/ACH payments of installments.
• Functional and regression testing using Rational Robot and Rational Test Manager
• Managed defects using TestDirector.
• Used SQL queries to test table contents in OS/400, for extraction of data in order to complete data driven tests
• Coordinated Integration and System Testing activities
• Sending updates to management on testing progress, issues and concerns

Environment: Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, TestDirector, Microsoft Windows 2000, Java, XML, DB2, Oracle 9i, Mainframes.

Confidential, MA

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Prepared test plans, test scenarios for system and integrations testing phases.
• Review of test scenarios and providing feedback to the team
• Tracked and Monitor the test execution progress on daily basis.
• Cross verification of the test cases to the Design and Requirement Documents to verify that all requirements are being tested
• Chaired Weekly Status meetings in order to discuss issues/incidents as well as discuss the testing operations.
• Managed defects using iWeb, a web enabled defect tracking system.
• Used SQL queries to test table contents in Oracle 9i, for extraction of data in order to complete data driven tests
• Coordinated Integration and System Testing activities.
• Sending updates to management on testing progress, issues and concerns.

Environment: iWeb, Microsoft Windows 2000, Informatica, SAP, Oracle 9i, ASP.NET

Confidential, VA

Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Designed test cases using Test Manager.
• Involved in writing and maintaining Test Suites and Test Application using Rational Robot and Rational Test Manager
• Generated test scripts using Robot and managed test activities using Rational Test Manager.
• Prepared test scenarios for system and integrations testing phases.
• Involved in integration testing and system testing and regression testing.
• Tracked and Monitor the test execution progress on daily basis.
• Attended Weekly Status meetings in order to discuss issues/incidents as well as discuss the testing operations.
• Managed defects using defect tracking tool i-Track, a defect tracking system.
• Written SQL queries to test table contents in MS SQL Server 2000 for data validation.
• Coordinated Integration and System Testing activities.
• Sending updates to management on testing progress, issues and concerns.

Environment: Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, i-Track, Microsoft Windows 2000, ASP.NET, Crystal Reports.NET and MS SQL Server 2000