Asif Zahoor B.Tech. (Comp. Eng.)
** ****** ****** *****, ******** Hill, Ontario, L4E 3W5 416. 910.6574 acrxrf@r.postjobfree.com
OVERVIEW
Versatile and dynamic Senior QA Consultant/Team Lead with over 15 years of experience testing in Windows, UNIX, and IBM Mainframe environment using Manual and Automation tools.
Possess strong work ethic, taking ownership of all duties and responsibilities and excellent problem solving and communication skills.
Open-minded individual possessing excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills with willingness to learning new technologies/sharing ideas and can work under tight schedules.
Experience in developing documentation and user training, Validating Reports, Gathering Requirements for Business, End User Training, Co-ordination of Test Activities and environments
Experienced with Agile as well as Waterfall methodology Methodologies used include waterfall, iterative, agile, & RUP.
Proficient in working with testing tools and carrying out Functional Testing, GUI Testing, Systems Testing, Integration Testing, White Box testing, Black Box Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and Regression Testing of Mainframe, Client/Server, WCAG, Web based applications and COTS
Developed Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Scenarios and Test Scripts for manual testing for complex applications to ensure proper business compliance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Complex problem solver
Excellent communication skills
Data Warehouse Testing
Systems, Functional, Integration, Regression, Black-Box, White-Box and User Acceptance Testing
Gap Analysis
Data Analysis, Quality, Profiling and
Masking
Experience in Securities, Finance,
Capital Markets, Mutual Funds,
Options/Derivatives, Foreign Exchange
Basic Data Modelling skills using Informatica
Operating Systems:
IBM Mainframe Z-OS, MS-DOS,UNIX, Windows
Languages:
C, COBOL, Developer 2000, Easytrieve, HTML, INSTALL/1, Java,
JavaScript, Natural, Pascal, Perl, PL/1, AB-INITIO,XML, PL/SQL, VB Script,Ksh
Databases:
Adabas, DB2, MS Access, Oracle, SQL Server 7.0, Sybase, UDB, IMS DB/DC
Testing Tools:
File Aid/CS, Advanced MS Excel, HP Quality Center, QTP, Web-Test, JIRA,TFS,
Compuware Test Data Management, SOAPUI
Miscellaneous:
Endeavor, Expediter, File Aid for DB2/IMS/VSAM, HIPERSTATION,AWD,
Panvalet, PGP, Platinum, RT for DB2, SAP,STARTOOL,TSO/ISPF, M/Q Series,
AFP,Clarify,CMOD,PGP,Siebel,TSYS,AFP,ASP.NET,SAS,INFORMATICA,AQT,
AB-INITIO, Data Profiler,,LDAP, WebSphere, ETL,SOA,SQL, Data Power,,
XSD, Apache, IIS, Apache MINA,RAD, IDP, Oracle Forms,COGNOS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
01/2013 – 07/2015
MCSS Children, Youth and Social Services I&IT Cluster - DSCIS
Analyzed and tested the upgrade of DSCIS application from Curam V 5.x to V6
Created test strategy, test plan and test cases for the Upgrade project which involved changes in the DB (Oracle V 12), Property files and configuration files .
Performed Regression Test against the existing application using GUI and Database
Ontario
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
10/2013 – 01/2015
MCSS Children, Youth and Social Services I&IT Cluster - Social Assistance Management System (SAMS)
Analyzed the COTS delivered functionality and complex client financial requirements and Developing project specific proven test plans and test strategies for the SAMS initiative(
Extensively involved in creating complex financial test data & validating Third Party outputs as per Interface mapping rules
Specifically involved in testing Ontario Works(OW) and Ontario Disability (ODSP) Social Services time critical financial processes Daily, Monthly and Real Time Payments
Assisted new Consultants/New Hires in gaining hands-on CURAM product experience and enabling them to quickly adapt to agile methodology used in the SSSMP Ministry project.
Spearheaded mechanism to validate ETL process and data integrity. .Devised, created and implemented a mechanism in Excel to test the Interface data files.. This initiative resulted ` in significant time savings and more thorough
analysis during the validation of the format, data and business rules
Ontario
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
04/2013 - 09/2013
Health Solutions Delivery Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster
Ontario
Tested the EDT system at the Ministry of Health. This is a new web service by the Ontario government service that allows authorized users to transfer files from their computer to government mainframe computers for two EDT applications: medical claims and Overnight Batch Eligibility Checking (OBEC) of health cards.
Application was developed using web services (SOA) Oracle and DB@
Utilized. SOAPUI for testing the web services.
Provided first level support to Software vendors during Conformance Testing.
Analyzed XML in the WSDL for troubleshooting and gap analysis
Supported vendors with encryption, IDP and MSA security settings
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE/DATA ANALYST
12/2010 - 07/2012
BANK OF MONTREAL
North York, Ontario
Spearheaded QA activities with Test Data Management Team
Identified gaps and provided solutions in the JAD sessions for the Optimizer Upgrade project, which involved analysis of 5000 tables
Executed mass conversion of confidential data to fortify Information Security Policy
Enabled intelligent data discovery for end-users using Ab-Initio Data Profiler
Thoroughly tested numerous system dataflow from the Bank
Benchmarked data conversion tools from Compuware
Ran operational tests for Data Privacy to reinforce proper processes
Created Test Strategy for conversion to ensure application integrity and flow
Customised test processes
Successfully delivered converted data to more than 10 departments in the Bank
Adapted to AB-Initio architecture through self-inquiry
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
07/2010 - 12/2010
TD BANK
Mississauga, Ontario
Strategically directed test approach and test bed for the Online Channels department
Collaborated with designers to create clean interfaces and intuitive interactions
Performed back-end testing of various components including AFP files DB2 databases and Content Management On-Demand
Liaised with third party vendors to coordinate transmission, receipt and transformations using XENOS
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
04/2010 - 05/2010
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Toronto, Ontario
Validated business logic for the budgeting software customized by SAP for the BPC module
Analyzed business requirements to identify gaps for the budgeting software for Capital Expenditure
Reviewed Supply Chain and P&L statements
Created test data based on different budget cycles and business scenarios
Evaluated and reported defects encountered and facilitated system developers in correcting issues
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE/DATA ANALYST/Team Lead
MANULIFE FINANCIAL: USGPS
07/ 2005 12/2009
Toronto, Ontario
Projects:
USGPS (Treasury Department):
Collaborated on a QA process for a new system (i.e., Treasury Cash System - TCS) for managing the cash operations of the Manulife Financial Corporate area, globally
Built test cases for complex feeds and reports generated by the TCS
Analyzed business requirements to identify gaps
Validated and reported defects encountered and facilitated system developers in resolving issues
USGPS (US Group Pensions):
Performed root cause analysis for problems encountered with code reviews and business intelligence
Sourced data from DB2 databases, and MVS Mainframe files and transported them to a user-friendly format to facilitate ease of use among the team
Created test associated documentation, Statement of Work, Master Test Plan, Test Plan, Project Plan, daily status reports, and test execution plans
Wrote, executed and documented test cases using Mercury Quality Center for front and back-end applications; including cross-browser testing of front-end applications (IE6, IE5, Ffox, NN)
Managed test activities for multiple testing phases (Unit, Integration, Functional, Regression, UAT)
Coordinated and carried out tasks associated with running multiple batches in test regions
Executed retro fit processes for previous and future releases into the project test environment
Conducted walkthrough and sign off meeting test cases with development and business owners
Executed the defect management process for multiple test phases through Mercury Quality Center
Coordinated the environment set- up for MVS Mainframe and approved code promotions to test environments
Organized testing efforts for conversion of existing products to new pricing scales (approximately 200 accounts)
Analyzed all data validated and transmitted by a Third Party Vendor for inconsistencies, integrity and security
Independently coordinated data-mining and data set-up activities using UDB DB2 and MS Access
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
07/ 2004 07/ 2005
INSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA
North York, Ontario
Tested software changes to applications used by the Insurance Bureau of Canada
to collect and manage all insurance data regarding premiums written, claims paid and outstanding "reserves" for Canadian insurance companies reporting data to IBC
Provided recommendations for complex in-house insurance software
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
02/2003 - 06/2005
MANULIFE FINANCIAL
Toronto, Ontario
Independently worked in all the core areas of QA including developing the QA Strategy, Test Plan and building Test Cases
Managed system, functional testing and data mining
Analyzed voluminous data converted for a Customer Authentication process involving IVR, Mainframe, CTI and web channels for multiple projects
Developed QA Strategy, Test Plan and built Test Cases
Analyzed and validated data transmitted by a third party vendor for inconsistencies, integrity and security
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
09/ 2002 01/2003
CLARICA-SUNLIFE FINANCIAL
Waterloo, Ontario
Executed System testing on the CLI to CI Conversion project
Executed extensive database testing on DB2, IMS, MS SQL Server and MS Access
Developed techniques to scan voluminous data and verify correctness of data being transported
Created time-efficient verification processes to enable the team to meet stringent deadlines
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
01/2002 - 08/2002
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS/BMO
Toronto, Ontario
Performed System Integration Testing included creation, analysis and execution of tests to conform to enhancements to the Credit Card system for the client (Bank of Montreal, MasterCard division)
Evaluated and documented code impact and performed root cause analysis
Prepared testing timeline estimates for all testing activities
Adhered to internal system testing methodology processes
Executed and developed test cases for SIT and Regression test
Prepared and executed test scripts using SQL on DB2
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
11/1999 01/2002
INSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA
Toronto, Ontario
Independently tested complex insurance software developed in Oracle, Java, ASP, JavaScript, Natural, Adabas and COBOL
Provided input to improve departmental process methodologies
Prepared, executed and documented test scripts and results
Participated in end-to-end testing of all modules and executed database testing using SQL Queries
Executed regression testing using WinRunner 5.0
Performed functional, GUI, security and performance testing of web based applications interfacing with legacy systems and client server systems