Career Objective

• Over 12 years of experience in Information Technology in the field of Software Quality Assurance & Testing in Client Server, & Web Applications. Proficient in Manual Testing & the use of leading edge Automation tools like WinRunner, QTP, LoadRunner, and Test Director/QC.
• Solid experience in developing test strategy, comprising Test Plan, Test Scenarios, Test Scripts, Testing Methodology and Test Reports.
• Expert in Automation Process and Creating Automation Framework.

Summary:

• 12 years of progressive experience in Information Technology with emphasis on leading Automation and Manual testing teams, Quality Assurance, Manual Testing, Automated Testing, System Testing on Web and Client/Server based applications.
• Experience with SDLC, Agile process, QA Methodology and QA Validations to ensure the Quality Assurance Control.
• Experience in designing Test Plans, defining Test Cases, generating and maintaining Test Scripts, and analyzing tests.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Expert in testing Client/Server, and Internet/Intranet based business applications including development and implementation of test plans, test cases and test scripts.
• Extensive experience in using Testing tools such as WinRunner, QTP, LoadRunner, TestDirector/Quality Center, Fitnesse, Microsoft Stress tool, Fitnesse, Rally and Apache JMeter.
• Well versed with Black Box and White Box testing.
• Extensive experience in testing code using Fitnesse.
• Experience in manual and automated testing using HP tools and different types of open source tools.
• Experience in performing functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance tests.
• Expertise in problem solving and Bug Reports using Bug Tracking Tools.
• Expert in testing VB.Net, ASP.Net, Java, J2EE, VB, ASP, FLASH, Silverligh, PeopleSoft, SQL Server and Oracle applications.
• Extensively executed SQL queries on SQL Server and Oracle database in order to validate the data.
• Experience in testing Crystal Reports ,Active Dynamic and BO reports
• Experience in interacting with client in all aspects of testing cycle.
• Provided training for other team members.
• Developed testing documentation for advanced testing procedures for the User Acceptance Testing group and Production Services team.
• Expert in testing GUI based software application.
• Expertise in setting up test automation environment.
• Expert in creating Automation Framework and in VB scripting.
• Expert in creating Architectural process for Automation framework
• Experience in managing onsite and offshore QA teams.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, quality constraints in complex IT projects.

Extensive global client interaction skills.

• Experience in using Microsoft office suite applications and Knowledge on ITL or ITSM methodologies
• Proficient with Visio and MS-Project.
• Strong at Team Management, Project Management, Presentation, Writing.

Technical Skills:

QA Tools: WinRunner, Quick Test Pro , LoadRunner , Performance Center , TestDirector ,Quality Center, PVCS, Rally, TFS , Fitnesse and Selenium.

Languages: C#,ASP.Net, VB.Net, VB, ASP, C, C++, Java, XML, SQL, PL/SQL, Java Script, VBScript, HTML, Cobol and Fitnesse Fixtures.

Application Servers: WebLogic, WebSphere, IIS

Databases: SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle, DB2.

Web Technology: Visual Basic , ASP, VB.net, ASP.net, Silverlight HTML, Crystal Reports, Active Dynamic reports, Business objects, Java Script.

Operating Systems: UNIX, AIX, Windows.

Professional Experience:

Confidential, Dallas July '04 – Present

Sr QA Lead

Project :iCash

Brink's iCash is a money processing system that supports the Cash Logistics Operations in the United States. It is an intranet application that runs in Internet Explorer. The data is stored in central database. The iVault has several advantages, including maintaing operational Controls, forcing integrity, and providing central processing capabilities. The new software is part of an effort to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.

Project: PeopleSoft

Brinks Peoplesoft HR Application to maintain brinks Payroll and benefits which is developed using PeopleSoft.

Project: NABS

NABS is the billing system for brinks customers which is developed using flash.

Worked on numerous projects running in Brinks. I was involved in all phases of the project. I was involved in iCash, Compusafe, PeopleSoft, NABS, RAC, Hyperion, BAMS, iTrack, iOrders, Extracts, Revenue Management Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed the Business Requirements Document and system specifications and identified the test requirements.
• Creating Test Requirements Specification documents, Test plan and Test Result documentation.
• Involved in SDLC, Agile Process, Business Process Design and Implementation.
• Wrote and executed the test cases manually and automated.
• Performed Backend testing using SQL Plus, PL/SQL and Toad.
• Performed Functional, Integration, regression, positive, negative and UAT testing.
• Performing Regression test using automated testing tool QTP, Fitnesse and Selenium.
• Automating End to End Testing using automation Tools.
• Created the Automation framework for all the applications.
• Installed the Automation tools and managing the complete process.
• Managing the onsite and offshore Automation teams.
• Created automation scripts using VBscripting.
• Performing Performance test on Brinks applications using Loadrunner.
• Performing Stress test ,Load test, Performance and Bandwidth test on application server using LoadRunner tool
• Performing Load test, Stress test and bandwidth test on Oracle FMW applications.
• Monitoring and measuring Memory utilization and Bandwidth.
• Logged the errors, reported defects, determined repair priorities and tracked the defects until resolution using PVCS tracker, QC and Rally.
• Monitoring test progress throughout the project release cycle, providing test results and detailed status reports.
• Extensively worked on testing Crystal Reports, Active Dynamic reports and Business Object Reports.
• Test Director /Quality Center is used for creating coverage between requirements and test cases
• Provided training for other team members.
• Coordinating offshore and onsite teams.
• Working as an admin for QC and all Automation tools.
• Creating and maintaining all Test automation environments.
• Attending and involving day –day scrum meetings.
• Conducting project reviews to improve project implementations.
• Working with QA Director to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

Environment: Mercury/HP Tools (Quick Test Pro(QTP), Winrunner, Test Director, Quality Center, LoadRunner and Performance Center),PVCS,SDLC, VB.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, JMeter,Oracle APPS, XML, Fitnesse, Selenium, Rally, Web Services, Java, PeopleSoft, Flash, Macromedia FLEX ,HTML,UML, Toad,SQL Plus, Oracle, RAC, Oracle FWM,EBS, Hyperion, Business Objects, BizTalk, Microsoft Project, Visio, Active reports, Crystal Reports, IIS, SQL, XML, UNIX, Windows XP, MS Excel, MS Word

Confidential, CA Apr '03 – May '04

Sr.QA Consultant

Technology Credit Union Credit Card Services System primarily developed on VB.Net and ASP.Net as front end and SQL server as Back-end. Electronic Banking is corporate client access to electronic banking and financial services. The system is designed, developed for customers to apply for credit cards and related services using Internet access. Constantly growing offerings of products is continually being added and enhanced to meet both the expectations and business demands of its customers. Functionality includes Payments, Messaging, and Foreign exchange, Liquidities, Trade, Business Tracking Reports, File Import/Export and Netting. Involved in the System, User Acceptance testing, performance and volume testing upon which a key corporate target will be met.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed the Business Requirements Document and system specifications and identified the test requirements.
• Participated in design review meetings to understand technical and functional systems overview.
• Creating Test Requirements Specification documents, Test plan and Test Result documentation.
• Involved in developing and implementation of the Test plan, Test cases.
• Involved in SDLC, Business Process Design and Implementation.
• Involved in developing and implementation of the test plan, test cases.
• Wrote and executed the test cases manually and automated.
• Performed regression, data driven and system testing.
• Recorded scripts to capture business functionality to be tested.
• Introduced checkpoints to validate state of the objects.
• Performed Functional, Integration, UI, regression, positive, negative and UAT testing.
• Used SQL statements extensively to perform Database Testing.
• Performing Functional test using automated testing tool WinRunner.
• Used TSL(Test Script Language) for execution of Automated test scripts i.e to develop user defined functions, initiation files in Win Runner.
• Conducting Performance test, Stress test and Load test of application server using LoadRunner tool.
• Logged the errors, reported defects, determined repair priorities and tracked the defects until resolution using TestDirector.
• Involved in code reviews and white box testing.

Environment: Mercury Tools (WinRunner, Test Director, LoadRunner), VB.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, XML, Web Services, HTML,Crystal Reports, SQL Server, IIS, SQL, XML, UNIX, Windows2000, MS Excel, MS Word

Confidential, GA Jun' 02 – Mar' 03

QA Tester

Southland Life Insurance Company offers a wide range of life insurance products designed to help meet the needs of customers while keeping it simple. This Project contains several applications like Focus Life Marketing, Life Insurance Premium Calculations to solicit existing customers who own other type of insurance to buy life insurance, to calculate premium for a new life insurance policy proposal respectively. Assisted in the preparation of a PTE (Performance Testing Evaluation) environment for the assessment of the VISTA system (Investment Management).

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed the business requirements and wrote a Test Plan.
• Studied Functional specifications and requirement documents to categorize the units in Testing.
• Created Test Cases as per the business requirements and executed them. Created test scripts using WinRunner for Functionality and created text checkpoints, Database checkpoints.
• Enhanced the TSL scripts by adding functions using function generator of WinRunner
• Interacted with developers, Business & Management Teams and End Users.
• Carry out extensive Regression testing using WinRunner during various phases of development.
• Test Director is used for creating coverage between requirements and test cases
• Edited the automatically generated scripts to customize testing.
• Interacted with programmers to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Conducted data driven tests with WinRunner.
• Participated in Walkthrough and defect report meetings periodically.
• Created new WinRunner Scripts for the additional functionality being added from time to time.
• Version control and configuration management was done using Visual Source Safe
• Extensively worked on TestDirector for bug reporting/tracking.
• Documenting and communicating test results using TestDirector.

Environment: Mercury Tools (WinRunner, Test Director, LoadRunner), VB.NET,ASP.NET, ADO.NET, JavaScript, VBScript, XML, Web Services, HTML, SQL Server, IIS, SQL, XML, Visual Source Safe, UNIX, Windows2000, MS Excel, MS Word.

Confidential , IA Aug 01 – May 02

QA Analyst

Worked as a System Tester on Bank Accounts and Payroll (BAP). The complete application covered entry of Cash-In, Cash-out, Loan approvals, Wire transfer (local and international), Loans, Financial Cash-flow statements, financial ratio statements and Assets accounting. The system also covered Depreciation Accountability, Perk payments, Payroll and Inter office reconciliation in addition to check printings, Budget Analysis and Balance Sheet schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Test Design, Test Plan, Test Development and Test Results. Performed Manual Testing of the Application. Performed Functionality, GUI and Regression Testing of the application.
• Database testing by writing complex SQL Queries through SQL Script. Extensive use of SQL Query to perform data integrity testing.
• Performed White Box Testing of the Application.
• Checked functional test cases and technical functionality specifications
• Maintained a test log and reported defects.
• Involved in the execution of test scripts for positive and negative testing. Documenting work being done for the project.
• Involved in Unit, Performance, System, Regression, Integration, navigational and Functional testing of application.

Environment: C, C++, SQL Server, Visual Basic, Windows 98.

Confidential Jan'99 - May' 01

Manual Tester

Payroll and Inventory Reporting System

The application was designed and developed to create monthly, quarterly and yearly financial and accounting statements, payrolls inventory. Worked as Manual Tester in their implementation of financial module.

Responsibilities

• Identified the test requirements based on application business requirements and blueprints.
• Performed manual testing and maintain documentation on different types of Testing viz., Positive, Negative, Regression, Integration, System, User-acceptance, Performance, and Black Box
• Involved in testing Client-Server and Mainframe applications
• Involved in analyzing the applications and development of test cases
• Involved in doing System testing of the entire applications along with team members
• Applications are tested manually.
• Developed test scenarios and test procedures based on the test requirements.
• Participated in Preparing Test Plans.
• Carried out unit/module testing.
• Performed Database testing.
• Documented errors and implemented their resolutions.
• Created test scripts, executed test scripts.
• Developed Test Objectives and test Procedures.
• Participated in user training and submitted status reports weekly.

Environment: Visual Basic, SQL Server, MS-Word, Ms-Excel, MVS, JCL, COBOL, DB2, Windows98/NT

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors in Computer Science
• Underwent Training for CSQA
• Underwent Training for CSQE
• Underwent Training for Fitnesse and Agile process