OBJECTIVE:

More than 7+ years of work experience in managing IT applications especially in services of PeopleSoft HRMS systems. Seeking a challenging role as a PeopleSoft/Workday Quality Assurance Tester towards professional growth and development. Also, to serve the industry with the confluence of my skills and talents.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Over 7+ years of strong QA/Testing experience in PeopleSoft (HCM and ELM) and Workday (HCM) applications.
• Proficiency in Test designing, Test data preparation and Test execution.
• PeopleSoft ELM (Self Service, Manager Self Service and Learning modules)PeopleSoft HCM (HRMS - Core HR, Workforce Administration, Payroll Interface, Compensation, Position Management, Absence Management, Time & Labor, Benefits Administration, Setup HCM, Employee Self Service and Manager Self Service)
• Workday HCM - Absence Management.
• Proficient with Test Management activities, UAT Coordination activities, Test planning and defining the test data requirements.
• Proficient in all cycles of Software Test Life cycle from test planning to defect tracking and managing Defect Life cycle.
• Testing Expertise (Manual)- Functional Testing, System Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Security Testing, User Interface Testing, Smoke Testing, Parallel Testing, User Acceptance Testing and Database manipulation using SQL. Automation - Functional Testing.
• In depth experience working on Testing objects in Implementation, Customization, Upgrading, and Production Support projects for PeopleSoft HCM/ELM Modules.
• Experience in handling Defect triage and Root Cause Analysis.
• Test Management Tools - HP Quality Center 10.0, HP ALM and PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF).
• Good expertise in Peer Review (Test Case design and Defect Reporting).
• Hands on experience on Autosys scheduler.
• Have sound knowledge on PS data structures and core table setups.
• Have good knowledge on Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Hands on experience on Rally tool.
• Develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation to provide better understanding of Workbrain.
• Altered and updated guidelines and documentation in Workbrain system.
• Researched issue related to time and attendance or payroll using HRMS system such as PeopleSoft and Workbrain.
• Excellent verbal, documentation and communication skills, has clear understanding of business procedures.
• Ability to work as an individual and as a team player.
• Exposure to areas of On-site and Offshore development models and direct client interaction models.
• Experienced in mentoring and train other team members on Application features and functionalities.
• Extensive experience in creating and running SQL queries for database (Oracle and SQL Server) to check successful transaction of data and for validating data.
• Involved in project/requirement estimates.
• Good expertise in Peer Review (Test Case design and Defect Reporting)
• Participated in Tools upgrade and Application upgrade testing.
• Experience working collaboratively with testers, developers, BA, DBA and other team members in testing complex applications and in the overall enhancement of software product quality.
• Extensive experience in coordinating testing efforts, responsible for test deliverable, status reporting to management and issue escalations.
• Can work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to maintain a flexible work style and function effectively with changing directives and priorities.
• Quick learner, hardworking, team player and target oriented with strong problem solving and interpersonal skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

ERP Products: PeopleSoft HCM 8.9, 9.1 & 9.2, PeopleSoft ELM 9.0 & 9.1

Workday HCM: Absence Management

Test Management Tools: HP Quality Center 10.0, HP ALM and PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF).

Languages: C, C++, Java, SQL

Databases and Tools: Oracle 91, 10g, 11g

Operating System: Unix, MS-Access, Windows 2000/2003/NT/XP

People Tools: Query Manager, Process Scheduler and Security.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

PeopleSoft Functional Tester and UAT Coordinator, Jacksonville, Florida

Responsibilities:

• Identified Test scenarios and designed Test Cases based on business requirements and functional specifications.
• Worked closely with Business Analysts and Developers to create test plans and test cases.
• Involved in reviewing the Test Scenarios and Test case documents prepared by the peers.
• Worked closely with the UAT testing team and assisted them throughout.
• Keyed and tested HR data via PeopleSoft Online Portal for different Core HR functional scenarios like Hiring, Rehiring, transfers between departments, Retirements, terminations and so on.
• Tested employee / Manager workflows.
• Setting up data for test Execution by building and extracting reports.
• Extensively used HP QC/ALM for defect logging, tracking and managing test scripts.
• Feature development related testing of enhancements in HR, Payroll and Benefits modules. Tested the retrofitting during upgrade of these modules.
• Tested the customization of Payroll processing tables (pay calendar, deductions, job code), processes (pay sheet creation, pay calc, pay confirm, tax tables), organizing using pay calendars, pay run IDs and pay groups. Generating pay sheets needed for pay calculations per pay period (Weekly, Bi-Weekly and Monthly basic).
• Tested the customization of Benefits module (Health, Disability, Savings plan, Life panel) integrating and customizing Benefits Programs with "Benefit/Deduction Program" table group needed for Life plan, Dental plans, Health plans, calculating and establishing rules for rate plans etc., Performed Fit-Gap analysis related testing during the upgrade.
• Was involved in the implementation of software called Workbrain, which was used to keep track of an Employee’s Balance buckets and Leave Accruals.
• Involved in setting up security for different groups in Workbrain and did a thorough regression testing after every fix pack.
• Ran queries in PeopleSoft to verify all the Employees were being correctly mapped to Workbrain based on their LOB (Line of Business) and FLSA status.
• Coordinating with client for resolution of queries, reports and the routine follow-up for updates on outstanding defects.
• Effective defect tracking and reporting to improve communications and reduce delay.
• Involved in requirement discussion and reviews.
• Have hands on experience on HP ALM.
• Actively involved in Daily Stand up calls, Weekly Status report meetings and Defect Triage calls.
• As working in client location, interacting with client business analyst and able to understand the client requirements and analyze the requirements by coordinating with onsite/offshore team in an effective way.

Confidential

Functional Tester and Test Lead, Dearborn, MI

Responsibilities:

• Identified Test scenarios and designed Test Cases based on business requirements and functional specifications.
• Prepared Test plan document and Test Summary Reports.
• Involved in System Testing of HRMS System. Participated in the Integration Testing of different modules in PeopleSoft application.
• Worked closely with Business Analysts and Developers to create test plans and test cases.
• Involved in reviewing the Test Scenarios and Test case documents prepared by the peers.
• Ensured adherence and completeness of deliverables and modified and enhanced test cases for improvements.
• Keyed and tested HR data via PeopleSoft Online Portal for different Core HR functional scenarios like Hiring, Rehiring, transfers between departments, Retirements, terminations and so on.
• Tested employee / Manager workflows.
• Setting up data for test Execution by building and extracting reports.
• Performed Functional Testing, System Testing, Integration Testing and Regression Testing.
• Involved in integration testing between HRMS and third-party legacy application. Performed integration testing on Payroll interfaces.
• Extensively used HP QC/ALM for defect logging, tracking and managing test scripts.
• Coordinating with client for resolution of queries, reports and the routine follow-up for updates on outstanding defects.
• Effective defect tracking and reporting to improve communications and reduce delay.
• Escalating issues related to test environment or testing delays (potential risk) if any caused by major defects encountered / caused by changes to business requirements which could impact the Production.
• Performed Regression testing for reported bugs, fixes and possible areas impacted.
• Defect prioritization and effective follow up with development team.
• Involved in testing the new functionalities based on change requests and coordinated with development team in fixing the issues
• Involved in requirement discussion and reviews.
• Have hands on experience on HP Quality Center (HP QC) and HP ALM.
• Delivering Quality test scripts and quality products on time. Analysis of functional and business requirements to identify gaps to help to design test scenarios and test cases.
• Writing and running SQL queries to extract data and for data validation.
• Have good knowledge on agile methodology.
• Used Rally tool for creating and managing User Stories and Tasks. Also, for logging/tracking the hours worked against the task till completion.
• Actively involved in Daily Stand up calls, Weekly Status report meetings, Alignment meetings and Defect Triage calls.
• Involved in preparing the status report every week, which includes Revision History, Test case status, Test metrics, QA Issues and defects.

Confidential

Functional Tester, Boston, MA

Responsibilities:

• Identified Test scenarios and designed Test Cases based on business requirements and functional specifications.
• Prepared Test plan document and Test Summary Reports.
• Involved in reviewing the Test Scenarios and Test case documents prepared by the peers.
• Ensured adherence and completeness of deliverables and modified and enhanced test cases for improvements.
• Attended training on Workday technology.
• Involved in requirement discussion and review.
• Setting up data for Test execution.
• Performed Functional Testing, System Testing and Regression Testing.
• Analyzed and understood the Test conditions that are mapped to requirements.
• Effective coordination between development team and testing team.
• Effective defect tracking and reporting to improve communications and reduce delay.
• Involved in Walk through meetings and Status report meetings.
• Tools- HP ALM, SharePoint

Confidential

Functional Tester and Test Lead, Dearborn, MI

Responsibilities:

• Identified Test scenarios and designed Test Cases based on business requirements and functional specifications.
• Prepared Test plan document and Test Summary Reports.
• Worked with the QA Manger in gathering the requirement to test the entire application
• Worked closely with Business Analysts and Developers to create test plans and test cases.
• Worked closely with project teams for planning, scheduling and executing tests in test environment.
• Involved in reviewing the Test Scenarios and Test case documents prepared by the peers.
• Ensured adherence and completeness of deliverables and modified and enhanced test cases for improvements.
• Involved in System Testing of HRMS System. Participated in the Integration Testing of different modules in PeopleSoft application.
• Setting up data for test Execution by building and extracting reports.
• Keyed and tested HR data via PeopleSoft Online Portal for different Core HR functional scenarios like Hiring, Rehiring, transfers between departments, Retirements, terminations and so on.
• Tested employee / Manager workflows.
• End-to-End Core-HR modules Integration testing.
• Performed Functional Testing, System Testing, Integration Testing, Interface Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing and Parallel Testing.
• Involved in integration testing between HRMS and third-party legacy application. Performed integration testing on Payroll interfaces.
• Extensively used HP QC/ALM for defect logging, tracking and managing test scripts.
• Coordinating with client for resolution of queries, reports and the routine follow-up for updates on outstanding defects.
• Effective defect tracking and reporting to improve communications and reduce delay.
• Defects analysis- Providing analysis from UAT perspective for the Production defects identified in live environment.
• Actively participated and handled conference calls, overview sessions, walkthroughs, system demos, and any other forums with Business and other teams concerned with the project.
• Escalating issues related to test environment or testing delays (potential risk) if any caused by major defects encountered / caused by changes to business requirements which could impact the Production.
• Implementation rollout.
• Performed Regression testing for reported bugs, fixes and possible areas impacted.
• Defect prioritization and effective follow up with development team.
• Involved in testing the new functionalities based on change requests and coordinated with development team in fixing the issues
• Conducted fresher’s training.
• Effective coordination between development team and testing team.
• Raised enough Clarification and gained a complete knowledge of the applications involved in testing.
• Driving the calls to discuss about the queries on the applications with onsite/offshore team.
• Involved in requirement discussion and reviews.
• Have hands on experience on HP Quality Center (HP QC) and HP ALM.
• Delivering Quality test scripts and quality products on time. Analysis of functional and business requirements to identify gaps to help to design test scenarios and test cases.
• Writing and running SQL queries to extract data and for data validation.
• Have good knowledge on agile methodology.
• Used Rally tool for creating and managing User Stories and Tasks. Also, for logging/tracking the hours worked against the task till completion.
• Within a short period of time, grasped and adapted to Agile methodology for Phase II rollout since Waterfall model has been followed throughout the Phase I.
• Involved in project/requirement estimates.
• Acted as a Test Lead and Onsite Test Lead.
• Lead the Integration Testing and Security Testing Teams.
• Worked closely with the UAT testing team and assisted them throughout.
• Trained and monitored the Security Testing teams during design and execution.
• As working in client location, interacting with client business analyst and able to understand the client requirements and analyze the requirements by coordinating with onsite/offshore team in an effective way.
• Coordinating with the onsite/offshore counterparts for any clarification/Help required/Requested.
• Actively involved in Daily Stand up calls, Weekly Status report meetings, Alignment meetings and Defect Triage calls.
• Involved in preparing the status report every week, which includes Revision History, Test case status, Test metrics, QA Issues and defects.

Confidential

Functional Tester and Test Lead

Responsibilities:

• Identified Test scenarios and designed Test Cases based on business requirements and functional specifications.
• Prepared Test plan document and Test Summary Reports.
• Worked closely with Business Analysts and Developers to create test plans and test cases.
• Worked closely with project teams for planning, scheduling and executing tests in test environment.
• Involved in reviewing the Test Scenarios and Test case documents prepared by the peers.
• Ensured adherence and completeness of deliverables and modified and enhanced test cases for improvements.
• Setting up data for test Execution by building and extracting reports.
• Involved in testing the new functionalities based on change requests and coordinated with development team in fixing the issues
• Performed Functional Testing, System Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing on various modules.
• Involved in requirement discussion and review.
• Defect prioritization and effective follow up with development team.
• Performed Regression testing for reported bugs, fixes and possible areas impacted.
• Conducting fresher’s training.
• Effective coordination between development team and testing team.
• Raised enough Clarification and gained a complete knowledge of the applications involved in testing.
• Driving the calls to discuss about the queries on the applications with offshore team.
• Participated in Tools upgrade, Exalogic Server Migration and Application Upgrade testing.
• Delivering Quality test scripts and quality products on time.
• Expertise in Confidential 2.0 and used it effectively for logging and tracking defects.
• Writing and running SQL queries to extract data and for data validation.
• Hands on experience on WINSQL tool.
• Involved in Walk through meetings, Project meetings with Business Analysts, project managers, developers throughout the development life cycle.
• Actively involved in Daily/Weekly Status report meetings and Defect Triage meetings.
• Involved in preparing the status report every week, which includes Revision History, Test case status, Test metrics, QA Issues and defects.
• Acted as Team Auditor to ensure all the project artifacts are in place before the project audit.