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A highly experienced and results-oriented software Quality Analyst with 8 years of experience in challenging, fast-paced environments with comprehensive strategic planning and implementation skills. Demonstrated ability to acquire technical knowledge and skills rapidly. Innovative problem solver, able to see the business and technical sides of a problem. Proven leadership, negotiation and problem resolution abilities. Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
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Software Testing Test
2.50
48%
11/07/2009
32 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.25
34%
11/10/2009
30 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
11/06/2009
5 min
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SQL/Database Analysis
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November 23, 2009
SQA Tester
Provider
November 19, 2009
QA Engineer
Provider
November 19, 2009
Web Development Test Engineer
Provider
November 18, 2009
QA Engineer
Provider
November 18, 2009
Software tester -Manual testing
Provider
November 12, 2009
QA Tester for Web Design & Web Development Projects
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November 12, 2009
QA Tester for iPhone App (ongoing)
Provider
November 11, 2009
qtp automation
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November 10, 2009
QA Engineer / Windows Form Tester
Provider
November 6, 2009
Job Category Interests
Software Development
Software QA
Skills
Skill
Experience
Level
Last Used
Description
QTP
4 yrs
4.0
2009
Quality Center
5 yrs
5.0
2009
SQL
6 yrs
4.0
2009
Certifications
Date Earned
Name
Score
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Organization
Description
2007
Software Quality Assurance
3.66
86%
Brainbench
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2007
Software Testing
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57%
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Employment History
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To
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Title/Role
Description
06/2007
Present
HCL Global Systems INC
Sr Software QA Analyst / Team Lead
Manual Testing:
Working closely with the Business Community for a better understanding of Business
requirements.
Prepared various reports for Business User Validations using SPUFI, which has helped in resolving business critical issues.
Perform Data Sampling using FILEAID on the Scrambled Data Extracts from Pre-Prod Region which is to be used in ST Testing.
Coordinate with the Development; perform Code Walk thru by ensuring they meet quality
standards.
Setup and Assist in JCL’s, PROC’s based on the requirements, executing Batch Cycle for ST, Data Extraction Jobs, etc.
Prepare System Test Plans, System Test Conditions, Test Phase Summary Reports in &nbs
p;
adherence with ECIF Standards.
Generate Adhoc reports for the Business as per need.
Created solution requirements, design and data conversion approach documents.
Created data mapping document from existing CIF file system to ECIF database fields
Generate Test data, Data Mining, Perform System Testing and at times Regression Tests.
Created IT, ST and UAT Test plans according to business requirements. Performed Database testing to validate the right data is going to database on DB2.
Worked on DB2- SQL queries by running them on SPUFI, QMF and DB2 Control Center which has helped Business Users immensely in validating various reports that were critical for the business.
Coordinated and Involved in Batch Job setups in ST/AT Regions, Test Environment and Test Data Setups.
Identify Test Data by Data Mining, Execute Test Batch Runs in ST/AT regions as per Test Schedule, Assist & Support Business Group in AT/UAT and Defect Tracking.
Automation Testing:
Created and maintained automated tests using Fitenesse by coding in XML.
Developed and maintained automated test scripts to support regression testing.
Writing Fitnesse scripts when necessary and customizing the scripts, running the scripts on a new build.
Used data driven testing and database accessing techniques to support the scripts.
Performed Regression testing using Fitnesse.
Extensively used Quality Center for Defect reporting.
Project Management Activities:
Created and maintained test plan, test cases and automation test documents.
Worked as business analyst and coordinated with customers for change requests.
Worked closely with developers to assist them in unit testing.
Organized and participated in final walk throws with customers.
Organized and participated in triage for defect resolution and conflicts during system test
Participated in preparing training manuals for the system.
Worked as a primary contact for two of the system modules for any requirements, issues and concerns.
Prepared the Test Plan, Test effort estimation and resource ramp up activities
Preparation and Review of test Cases and RCA of the failed test cases.
Allocation of the work to the resource and test execution and daily status report
Updated all the stakeholders with periodical status reporting.
Involved in Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Compatibility Testing.
Bug tracking and preparation of Test summary report and product defect metrics
Carried out compatibility testing for cross platform independence
Updated all automated scripts with appropriate comments as per testing standard
03/2006
05/2007
Cognizant Technology Solutions
QA Analyst / Independent Contributor
Manual Testing:
Reviewed the requirements from the documents provided.
Identified test cases after going through the documents provided and developed systematic procedure for each test case and reviewed the test cases.
Performed manual testing for the GUI functionality of the application.
Identified, defined and reviewed Test Execution schedules.
Conducted functional requirement testing to test business scenarios, user actions, interfaces, data rules, user messages and error conditions.
Performed black box testing of application against version releases and bugs. Coordinated and communicated the test process and results.
Performed Web Services Testing (XML Testing) to ensure that the server delivers appropriate responses for the given request.
Validated each item of content in an XML file whether adhering to the Schema description.
Performed Anti-Virus Testing on the application to predict that the application can detect when a virus effected file is uploaded.
Performed Recovery Testing to predict the system that it can sustain when the main Database is failed.
Handled all the client queries and change control as a single point of contact.
Automation Testing:
Created and maintained automated tests using QTP by coding in VB Script.
Developed and maintained automated test scripts to support regression testing.
Writing/Recording Quick Test Pro scripts when necessary and customizing the recorded scripts, running the scripts on a new build.
Developed User Defined Functions to support the automated scripts using QTP.
Used data driven testing and database accessing techniques to support the scripts.
Performed Regression testing using QTP and manipulated necessary recovery manager steps.
Used PVCS for Defect reporting.
Project Management Activities:
Organized and participated in triage for defect resolution and conflicts during system test
Participated in preparing training manuals for the system.
Worked as a single point of contact for USES System Testing Team for all the clarifications and Issues need to get clarified from the Business Analysts.
Prepared the Test Plan, Test effort estimation and resource optimum utilization.
Recruited the team for test execution, trained the resources on the application.
Preparation and Review of test Cases and RCA of the failed test cases.
Allocation of the work to the resource and test execution and daily status report
Updated all the stakeholders with periodical status reporting.
Involved in Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Compatibility Testing, Anti-virus Testing, Fail-over and Recovery Testing.
Bug tracking and preparation of Test summary report and application defect metrics
Carried out Compatibility testing for cross platform independence.
Updated all automated scripts with appropriate comments as per testing standard.
06/2002
02/2006
Regency Infotech
QA Analyst / Independent Contributor
Roles and Responsibilities:
Performed detailed study of user requirements to get a better understanding of the One 4.0 functionality and Determining test approaches and methods.
Involved in requirement analysis for Syndicate Module and Secondary Trading.
Creating and Executed test cases and test scenarios based on the Functional Specification/Requirement Analysis document.
Identifying test scripts to be automated using Win Runner.
Writing Win Runner scripts using test script language (TSL).
Examining and converting all possible manual scripts into automated scripts using Win Runner.
Transferring existing defect detail from Excel to Test Director and created new defects in Test Director.
Defect Management including reporting and analyzing the defect data and follow-up with the defects through their lifecycle till closure Preparing Traceability Matrix to ensure the test case coverage.
Devise checklist and templates and adopt Quality assurance procedures to meet milestones of high quality
Executing the DB Scripts and validating the business transactions.
Involved in Internal Quality audit as a quality facilitator.
Developed and enhanced scripts using Virtual User Generator and created a scenario.
Executed the scenario via the Controller and analyzed the results using Analysis Tool.
Other Experience
Expertise in MS Office
I've good MS office skills. I'm good at Excel, Word, Access
Education
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To
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Degree
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Description
06/1998
05/2001
Nagarjuna University
Bachelors
Computer Science
Project Title:
Agent Gateway Marketing
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Completed:
06/04/2007
Category:
Web Development > Website QA
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test
Score
Percentile
Date Taken
Duration
Software Testing Test
2.50
48%
11/07/2009
32 min
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
4.25
34%
11/10/2009
30 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
11/06/2009
5 min