SUMMARY:

• Work as a project lead of assigned projects including product testing and release.
• Perform functional, regression and usability testing as well as components and system test cases using test data.
• Design, develop and implement templates for test case documents, production defect management and test summary reports.
• Write, implement and monitor test scenarios for new financial requirements.
• SQL syntax and relational database concepts, writing SQL queries and understanding database tables and structures .
• Testing experience includes system integration and regression on desktop, laptop, and the timekeeper application for iPhone. Microsoft technologies were used on various assignments including Visual Studio with C#, .Net, SQL Server, Analysis Services, web services, Integration Services, Web Server IIS, Silverlight, and SharePoint.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Chicago

Senior Functional Testing QA Specialist/Quality Assurance Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Worked with Test Manager and other Test Analysts to plan and execute testing tasks
• Reviewed requirement specifications, identify gaps, determine testability and testing implications
• Identified and created test scenarios, designed and developed test scripts in Quality Center
• Prepared test plan and test scripts to test each software component and requirement
• Participated in the test case Peer Review process
• Setup test conditions prior to script execution
• Executed test scripts and documented the results in Quality Center.
• Logged defects in defect tracking system and follow entered defects through lifecycle of creation to resolution
• Worked closely with business analysts, business subject matter experts and development teams to clarify and resolve testing issues
• Replicated issues and provided defect triage support
• Participated in test status meetings
• Ensured high quality and accuracy is maintained through to software release

Confidential, Chicago, IL

QA Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Successfully tested a custom web based budgeting and reporting application tailored to the specific needs of the attorneys and personnel.
• Testing included system integration and regression on desktop, laptop, and the timekeeper application for iPhone. Microsoft technologies were used exclusively on the assignment including Visual Studio with C#, .Net, S QL Server, Analysis Servi ces, web services, Integration Servic es, Web Server IIS, Silverlight, and SharePoint.

Confidential, Chicago

QA Test Manager\Release Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated Testing for Large - Scaled, Concurrent Projects During Defect Meetings
• Conducted SIT & UAT Entry/Exit Sessions
• Created Daily Defect Management Reports using Quality Center &/or SharePoint
• Coordinated testing for large-scaled, concurrent projects throughout an integrated release effort
• Collaborated with vertical testing team to gather and understand project defect statuses
• Coordinated with M&I Release teams to update project defects in a timely manner
• Followed up and ensured all the SIT & UAT defects are tracked in the defect management tool
• Reviewed defects raised by business users to ensure they are valid and channel them to the right project team for resolution
• Ensured critical & high defects are resolved, retested and signed-off before moving to next test phase
• Participated/facilitated in defect triage meetings, reviews defect fixes, and validates defect resolution for an integrated release effort.
• Provided oversight for testing efforts with 3rd party vendors and BMO supported applications.
• Ensured incident reporting process and standard required tool usage.
• Ensured adherence to Harris Test Practice structure and satisfaction of ISO Functional Testing requirements for eligible projects.
• Ensured all release-related testing documentation is complete and (plans, scripts/cases, pass/fail results) has been stored in the designated location by working with Vertical Test Managers
• Ensured sign off and receive/review/assess Exit deliverables. .

Confidential, Palos Hills, IL

Quality Assurance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Mastering Microsoft Project 2010
• Implementing an Agile Project: What It Takes to Make It Work
• ITIL Version 3.0
• IIS Server
• Lean Six Sigma: Lean Leadership
• PMP Certification

Confidential

Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created detailed test plans/strategies for end-to-end testing, developed business scenarios and executable test scripts
• Defined testing tasks, and communicated dependencies and timelines for inclusion in the project plan
• Monitored, tracked and resolved defects
• Completed data analysis, documentation, and reports that supported the execution of test scenarios and the completion of milestone tasks
• Summarized testing and validation results and communicated with project team members regarding status
• Tracked the progress of testing related milestones for each assigned project to ensure no slippage
• Completed reviews of executed test cases and provided signoff that business requirements have been met
• Trained, managed, and coordinated offshore resources prior to and during testing cycle which proved to be successful in the offshore testers’ ability to achieve 85-99% execution of test cases on each project
• Gathered requirements from key stakeholders
• Created Initial Project requests, change requests, and business requirements documents
• Facilitated Joint Application Development sessions for requirements gathering
• Worked with cross functional teams, developers, and vendors to determine project impact analysis
• Created “As Is” and “To Be” process flows using Visio.
• Worked closely with project team during the project definition cycle to develop testing requirements that would be incorporated into the business requirements
• Validated business and functional requirements contained appropriate content to support the quality control process
• Approved business requirements and specifications for small to medium-sized projects involving moderate levels of complexity
• Prepared supporting information and communicated recommendations for approval of changes associated with projects tested
• Provided completed test case results to Policy and Compliance or other internal business groups and tracked any required signoff or approvals
• Responsible for completing project summaries outlining milestones and actual results
• Participated in creating, implementing and maintaining QA processes
• Served as Marketing liaison by working with the marketing budget owner for project initiation and prioritization of marketing projects

Confidential, Northbrook, IL

Quality Control Analyst

• Performed system integration testing and automated testing based application for quoting, binding, and completing new business insurance transactions.
• C onducted full life cycle of software development which included functional test plan inspections, execution and validation of functional test plans, and defect management.
• Develop and write SQL Queries.

Confidential, Schaumburg, IL

Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed full life cycle software quality assurance testing for the Information Systems POS and Merchandise Numbering System departments.
• Test execution for the projects listed below occurred in a test lab environment utilizing the register, scanner, and Sears Network Communicator.
• Responsibilities included download of mainframe data files into store ISP, defect management, and regression testing.