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Falls Church, VA
Posted:
October 02, 2014

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Priyanka Bhupathiraju

Mobile: 408-***-****,

acf8wa@r.postjobfree.com

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CAREER SUMMARY:

o A Passionate QA Tester with over 6 years of experience, Specialized in

Software Quality Assurance and Implementation of QA Methodologies on

SOA, Client-Server and Datawarehousing Applications and extensively

worked in Mortgage, Banking and Healthcare domains.

o Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software

Testing Life Cycle (STLC) in both Manual testing and Automation

testing.

o Experience in analyzing the Software Requirement Specifications,

development and execution of Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases,

Test Scripts and result analysis.

o Extensive experience in Smoke, Black Box, Grey Box, Functional, System,

End-to-End, Regression, GUI, Back-end, Browser Compatibility, Load,

Stress and Usability testing of the applications.

o Experienced in the use of Quality Center, Test Director, Clear Quest

for writing test cases, test execution, defect management, defect

tracking and Reporting.

o Proficient in using both Manual and Automated testing tools such as HP

Quick Test Professional, Load Runner and Test Director/HP Quality

Center/Application Life Cycle Management (ALM).

o Experienced in creating Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure

comprehensive test coverage of requirements and Test Summary Reports.

o Good understanding of UNIX file system and Shell Scripting.

o Involved in Backend testing, writing and executing SQL Queries.

o Experience working in Webservices testing using Service Oriented

Architecture tools like SOAP UI Pro.

o Experience in Data Warehousing/ETL Testing within the environment of

Oracle, SQL Server, Informatica PowerCentre 8.6 (Repository Manager,

Mapping Designer, Workflow Manager, Workflow Monitor).

o Working knowledge in RALLY, JAWS and 508 Complaince.

o A Strong believer in Process, When I joined WebLabs Technologies, I saw

the work was ad-hock and there wasn't any standard software testing

process. I took initiative building a standard software testing process

that fits our project needs. By this streamlined process we managed our

time effectively and started concentrating more on main software

testing tasks.

o Serve as a Value adding member in the team.

o Enjoy learning new tools and technologies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Application Life Cycle Management(ALM), Quality Center 9,

Loadrunner 9, Quick Test Pro 10, SoapUI Pro 3.6.1, Test

Director, Rational Test Manager, Clear Case, Clear Quest,

Rational Quality Manager, Microsoft TFS, JIRA, Altova

XMLSpy 2008.

Reporting Tools: Microstrategy, MS Word, MS Excel, Informatica 8.6.

Operating Systems: Windows (XP, 2007, 2008), Unix, Linux.

Languages: C/C++, Java, VBScript, HTML, XML, C#, Ruby, Python.

Databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server.

Browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Safari.

Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, V-Model, Scrum.

Industries: Mortgage, Financial, Healthcare, CRM.

Other Tools: MS Visio, RALLY, DOORS, Visual Source Safe, Rational

Requisite Pro.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client: Bank of America, Charlotte, NC

November 2013 - Present

Role: QA Analyst

Project: Community Reinvestment Act Reporting and Monitoring (CRAMR)

The Banks are expected to lend under the CRA to meets the

needs of the community (including low and moderate income neighborhoods).

The bank is required to provide the information of the lending done by them

under CRA to the regulator. This should be in a standard format and clearly

state the loans granted by them for community development and home mortgage

lending. The regulatory authority is required to apply Lending, Investment

and Service test to evaluate the performance of the Bank. Each of these

tests is designed to assess the performance of the bank in different

areas.

Responsibilities:

o Created Test plan and effort estimation based on the scope and

schedule of the project.

o Worked in Agile-SCRUM model, involved in the Daily SCRUM meeting,

KANBAN and other Processes.

o Analyzed User Requirements and Functional Specifications to create

Test cases and procedures for System Testing.

o Prepared ETL test cases with SQL Queries and executed the same in

TOAD.

o Prepared Micro Strategy report test cases for format and data

verifications.

o Extensively used Quality Center to write Test Cases, build Test Labs

and for reporting defects, all the Scripts were maintained using

Quality Center.

o Performed System, Functional, Integration, Smoke, Database,

Performance and User Acceptance Testing.

o Performed all phases of End to End Testing which includes Regression

Testing, Black Box testing .

o Executed various UNIX Shell Scripts for scheduling various data

cleansing scripts and loading process.

o Performed Verification, Validation and Transformation on the Input

data (Text files, XML files)in the Landing database before

transforming, loading data into target database.

o Ran the Extraction, Loading processes and monitored sessions using

Informatica Power Centre Workflow Manager and Workflow Monitor.

o Responsible for the validation of Target data in Datawarehouse and

Data Marts which are transformed and loaded using Informatica Power

Center using the Mapping document.

o Reports are tested by validating the Layout, data in the report and

calculations.

o Compared the report data against the Data retrieved from the data

base.

o Compared the format of the report against Report Format Guidelines

given by CRA.

o Maintained the Requirement Traceability Matrix and ensured the

coverage of the test cases.

o Ensured all the test artifacts are uploaded in the Visual Source Safe,

a Configuration Management Tool.

o Created and updated the Test Execution Matrix and Defect Matrix.

o Involved in Test status meetings to get the regular updates from the

team.

o Provided regular status updates to Project Manager on high priority

issues and testing progress.

Environment: Quality Center, Load Runner, TOAD, Informatica, Micro

Strategy, Visual Source Safe, UNIX, SQL Windows XP/NT, Oracle, Java, HTML,

JavaScript, Servlets, MS Office, Autosys, XML.

Client: LendingTree, Charlotte, NC

April 2013 - October 2013

Role: QA Analyst

Project: Loan Refinancing Calculator Application

LendingTree's mortgage refinance calculator was created to help the

customers compare their current mortgage to available rates and programs.

It's a way to find out if refinancing today can help them achieve their

goal-whether it's a lower monthly payment, a faster loan payoff or trading

an ARM for a fixed loan.

Responsibilities:

o Analysed requirements and prepared Test Plan and high level Test

Scenarios.

o Involved in SCRUM meetings with the development team and SME to

understand the Business Requirement Document Workflow of the application

and created test data for various test cases.

o Wrote test cases for Functional test, User Acceptance test and created

performance test plan for performance testing.

o Executed Manual Test cases as a part of Regression suite in Mercury

Quality Centre.

o Validated Request and Response XML using SOAP UI Tool.

o Created Test Suite, added assertions in SoapUI tool to validate the

response XML.

o Performed Data Validation testing using SQL queries.

o Checked the data flow through the Front-end and Back-end and extensively

used SQL queries to extract the data from the database.

o Used QTP for Functional and Regression testing.

o Created Automation Scripts (VBScript) in the sprints and stored them in

the Test-Plan module of Quality center.

o Performed extensive Negative Testing to determine the stability of the

application.

o Involved in extensive interaction with users to define acceptance

criteria.

o Adopted Data Driven Methodology to test the application with different

sets of data

o Supported Capacity and Performance test automation specializing in front-

end (UI), webservices(middleware) and back-end (batch/data transfer)

performance testing approaches.

o Created Vugen scripts for Load and Performance testing to verify

Throughput, Capacity to ensure that performance meets or exceeds previous

performance benchmarks using Load Runner.

o Used Load Runner Analysis tool to analyze the response times of the

business transactions under load.

o Configured Run-time settings for VUser Generator, Controller, Run-time

settings for Action / Think-time into LoadRunner.

Environment: HP Quality Center 9, HP Quicktest Professional 10, PVCS, SQL,

UNIX, HP Load Runner 9, Altova XMLSpy, Performance JVM, Java, SOAP UI Pro,

JDBC, ASP.NET, SQL Server, UNIX, Tomcat Apache, HTTP, Weblogic and Windows

2007

Client: State Farm Insurance, Chevy Chase, MD

June 2012 - March 2013

Role: QA Analyst

Project: Online Customer Access Application

This is an online Web Based Application providing Insurance and Financial

Services to the customers. This application has several modules like

Homeowners, Life, Claims and Auto Insurance modules. My involvement in the

project was testing the Auto Insurance Model. This online application

enables customers to register online, access their accounts to Pay

insurance bills, view their insurance policies and quotes. With this

application a potential customer can also get a quote without being

required to register.

Responsibilities:

o Wrote detailed Test Cases based on Project Artifacts such as Business

requirements, Functional Specifications and Mock -Ups.

o Extensively used Quality Center to write Test Cases, build Test Labs and

for reporting defects, all the Scripts were maintained using Quality

Center.

o Extensively used QTP as the Automation tool for Functional and

Regression testing.

o Participated in the identification and prioritization of the Test cases

for automation.

o Wrote Automated Test Scripts for Regression Testing using Quick Test Pro.

o Defined test automation framework including Data Driven automation,

Keyword Driven automation, User interface and non-UI based automated

testing.

o Developed Automation scripts in Quick Test Professional to perform end-to-

end testing and created a set of re-usable scripts.

o Used Synchronization point using Quick Test Pro to synchronize QTP with

the application.

o Enhanced Scripts using Checkpoints namely Text Checkpoints, Standared

Checkpoints, Database Checkpoints and Parameterization and implemented

Data Driven Testing with QuickTest Professional to test application with

different sets of data imported from the external Excel Sheets.

o Captured certain table elements using the WebTable Class in QTP.

o Performed Functional testing using Quicktest Professional to leverage

Descriptive programming skills and there by attaining increased

productivity.

o Ran the Automation Scripts in the Batch for the Smoke and End-to-End

Regression testing using the Record and Playback options.

o Used the Recovery Scenario in Quick Test Pro.

o Performed extensive Negative Testing to determine the stability of the

application.

o Executed the developed tests both before and after defect fixes as a part

of regression testing.

o Conducted meetings with the end-users in order to establish guidelines

for UAT. Guidelines included specification of necessary screen

components, appropriate message boxes and proper use of colors.

o Performed the Browser compatibility testing using different browsers

using Browserstack.com.

o Performed Data Validation testing using SQL queries.

Environment HP Quick Test Professional 10, HP Quality Center, Oracle, SQL,

Win NT, VB Scripting, Load Runner, MS Excel, HTML, HTTP, HTTPS, C#, .Net,

IE, Firefox, Safari, SQL Server.

Company: Client Network Services INC

June 2011 - May 2012

Role: QA Analyst

Project: Washington State Medicaid Management Information System.

Washington State Medicaid Management Information System is a Web based

Medicaid system for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) of

the State of Washington. It is a Claims Processing Web application that has

complex numerous subsystems that are interfaced together to work

coherently. MMIS system as a whole has Provider, Claims, Financials,

Payroll, Drug Rebate, Reference, Prior Authorization, etc as subsystems in

DATAWAREHOUSE ENVIRONMENT, where it is for different types of Providers to

enroll themselves and DSHS worker will have access to them to verify and

approve the records.

Responsibilities:

o Involved in specifying test requirements from User Acceptance Criteria

and User story, converting requirements to tests, designing test steps

and generating test templates.

o Used DOORS as the Requirement Management tool to optimize requirements

communication, collaboration and verification throughout the

organization.

o Created Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Specification Document for the

application under test (AUT). Created test data for testing specific

billing functionalities.

o Validated the Data loading to the landing Database through the

Incremental Loads.

o Wrote SQL Queries to extract data from various database tables for

testing purpose in TOAD.

o Extensively worked on VBscripts in analyzing the business processes and

created ?automation scripts for Claim Processing and Void Claims,

Resurrect and Resolve claims Modules.

o Used automated scripts and performed functionality testing during the

various phases of the application and analyzed the results using QTP.

o Wrote VB Script, developed Custom Functions, Dictionary Objects and used

Descriptive Programming by QTP.

o Performed data driven testing, designed Text Output Value check points to

validate the data.

o Executed automated or manual tests, documented results and updated defect

tracking systems.

o Used Clear Quest for repository, reporting bugs, tracking bugs and

updating the resolved bugs.

o Developed Traceability Matrix and Test Coverage reports.

o Managed and conducted System testing, Integration testing and Functional

testing.

o Worked on SQL scripts to load data in the tables.

o Worked on Mainframe files. Used Mainframes for the daily data from the

production to Target environments.

o Validated the data movement and transformations are done correctly.

o Prepared Status Summary reports with details of executed, passed and

failed test cases.

o Participated in regular project status meetings related to testing.

o Used Clear Case for Version Control. Each version of the application is

stored in Clear Case and necessary modifications, updates and analysis

has been done.

o Text checks and Image checks were written for correct responses. Created

Data Driven tests by using CSV Indexed files. Generated Data Driven

scripts that access the backend database.

o Regression Testing is performed and the additional scripts are generated

for each version.

o Extracted Files from Mainframes (flat files) using Shell script in Unix

Server (Putty), and was also involved in FTP process.

o Analyzed data mapping documents for data coming from different database.

Tested interfaces for data loading from source systems. ?

o Performed Smoke Test for validation of results in Target Tables.

Environment: Quick Test Professional, Rational Clear Case, Rational Clear

Quest, XML, IBM CDC, ?Unix Shell Scripting, UNIX AIX 5.3, Autosys 4.0,

Rapid SQL Navigator, ?Windows XP, Informatica 8.6, Mainframes OS, WINSCP,

TOAD, DOORS, MS Excel, MS Word.

Client: Citibank, New York, NY

November 2010 - May 2011

Role: QA Analyst

Project: Orbit Lending System

The Orbit Lending System was a complete Web-Based Application to track and

manage Citibank Mortgage products. The major functions included giving

customers access to their current mortgage status, taking and managing

mortgage payments, late payment alerts and notifications, and direct-

deposit options. ?

Responsibilities:

o Involved in review meetings with the Project Managers, Business

Associates and developers for Test Planning, Coordination and

implementing various QA Methodologies.

o Performed analysis of Technical Specifications and Business

Specifications and created Test Plan and Test Cases for the application

in Quality Center.

o Participated in Design review, code reviews and test review meetings to

identify bottlenecks in the system.

o Stored test requirements and test cases in Quality Center.

o Manually executed the test cases to perform functional testing of the

application.

o Tested the functionality of each scenario like positive and negative

testing to monitor proper navigation flow of the application.

o Conducted Manual testing for checking functionality, security and

performance during various phases of the development of the online

application.

o Performed Front-end Integration testing with back-end Oracle database by

passing SQL queries.

o Involved in creating Requirement Tracebility Matrix (RTM) upon reviewing

Business requirement Documents, Technical Specifications and Test Cases.

o Logged the defects and tracked the status and reported using Quality

Center.

o Interacted with developers to report software bugs and re-tested the

fixed issues.

o Performed Browser Compatability testing for the application.

o Developed and submitted the Test status reports to the QA Manager.

o Prepared and documented the Test Artifacts.

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Environment: HP Quality Center 10, Window NT/2000, SQL, Oracle 8i, TOAD,

UNIX, Java/J2EE, JSP, Java Script, HTML, MS Excel.

WebLabs Technologies, Hyderabad, India May 2008 - October

2010

QA Tester.

WebLabs Technologies is a Web Designing Company in India. I was completely

responsible for the testing activities in the Web Design Vertical.

Responsibilities:

o Reviewed and verified the Business / Functional requirements and

identified the Test scenarios as per the requirements.

o Created Test Cases as per the requirements and Use cases in MS Excel.

o Test Cases are prepared based on the Boundary value analysis and

Equivalence Class Partitioning.

o Performed manual testing and maintained documentation on different types

of testing like Positive and Negative testing.

o Extensively involved in Smoke, Functional, System and Regression testing.

o Collaborated with the clients for clarifications and worked very closely

with development teams on issue resolution.

o Performed User Acceptance testing in the final phase of software

development process to check the functionality of the software.

o Tested the application on different browsers as a part of the

compatibility testing to maintain Cross- Browser functionality.

o Prepared Defect Reports and responsible for assigning the defects to

developer.

o Served as the point of contact for the entire test related activities.

o Ensured smooth delivery of the project.

Environment: Window NT/2000, SQL, Oracle 8i, TOAD, UNIX, Java/J2EE, JSP,

Java Script, HTML, CSS, MS Excel.

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS:

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications - Jawaharlal Nehru

Technological University, India.

Masters in Business Administration in Human Resources and Marketing -

Pondicherry University, India.

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