Purushotham (Uttam) Kotichintala

E-mail: adzoct@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: 703-***-****

Work Status: US Citizen

SUMMARY

** ***** ** ******** ********** in Business/Systems Analysis, Quality Assurance/Testing, and Software Development.

Management/Team Lead experience includes Requirement Analysis, Project Planning, Testing and Automation and quality assurance of Unix, IBM Mainframe, Client/Server and Web based applications.

Excellent communication and leadership with handling multiple projects/teams.

Actively involved in various phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Experience working on API (Application Programming Interface) Applications.

Well experienced in ETL Testing using tools like OBIEE, ODI, Business Objects (BO) and Free Hand SQL etc.

Experience with Business Rules Analysis and Testing.

Experience with Waterfall, AGILE SCRUM and CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) methodologies for Testing.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented ability to coordinate in a team environment with good interpersonal capabilities.

Hands-on experience in analyzing testing Web Applications developed using HTML, Java, EJB, JSP, XML, Java Script, VB Script, and ASP.

Well experienced in writing Business Requirements Document and Technical Requirements Document and other documentation.

Can speak, read, and write proficiently in three languages (English, Hindi, and Telugu).

Technical Skills:

Q/A & Testing: Manual Testing, Automated Test Tools, Test Plan Design & Test Cases

Testing Tools: JIRA, Agile, WoW (Way of Working), QTP/UFT, ALM/HP Quality Center, Green Hat Tester, Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, Test Director, VATT, QCMBR, Compuware TMS, PVCS Version Manager and QA Partner, DOORS, OBIEE (Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition), ODI (Oracle Data Integrator), ALM 11.0/Quality Center 10.0, Putty, Windows 7, MS Office, Oracle, JAVA, WebLogic, HTML, SQL, TOAD, XML, Altova XML Spy, ClearCase, ClearQuest, DOORS, Gems, SharePoint, Target Process (TP) and Worksoft.

Defect Tracking Tools: Rational Clear Quest, Vantive, Clear DDTS, PVCS Tracker, Lotus Notes, Jira.

LANGUAGES: COBOL, Visual Basic, Power Builder, SQL, SQL Plus.

Web Technologies: Java, J2EE, JS, HTML, VB Script, and ASP.

RDBMS: ORACLE, DB2, SQL Server 7/ 2000, SYBASE, TANDEM, Mark Logic.

OPERATING SYSTEM: MVS, DOS, UNIX (Sun Solaris, HP-UX), UNIX Scripting (Shell, TCL), OLTP, IBM AIX and Windows NT.

HARDWARE: IBM PC, IBM ES-9000, HP Workstation, Sun Solaris

Others: MS-Office 97, MS-Office Suite, Lotus Notes, MS-Project, VISIO.

Education & Certifications

MS in Computer Applications (MCA).

Advanced Diploma in Systems Management (ADSM).

BS in Triple Mathematics.

Certified SAFe5 Practitioner.

Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

Mainframe Certification from IBM.

Professional Experience:

Lead Test/QA Engineer

US Postal Service, Washington DC October 2022 – June 2023

Projects: CPPP/MEPT Applications

A data formatting standard administered by the International Digital Enterprise Alliance that is used by mailers to send and receive information about mailings. It is one of the electronic methods for a mailer to submit mailing documentation through the Postal One! system for acceptance and postage payment.

CPPP/CAT Process is executed to mirror the activities and actions that the end user would take based on different user scenarios and possible actions that a customer could take.

Tools: HP ALM, Version One, PostalOne!, Program Registration, SASP, BIDS, CCB, Share Point, PO! Mail.dat/Mail.XML

Lead QA / Systems/Business Analyst May 2019 – September 2022

US Census/Spatial Front Inc., Suitland, MD

Projects: School District, Special Census, PSAP (Participant Statistical Areas), PUMA, GARP, BVP/BAS, LUCA, New Construction (NC), ZCTA (Zip Code Tabulation Area), BQ (Boundary Quality), GPP, CQR and various Production Control Systems (PCS).

GEO (Geography Division)

Geography is central to the work of the Census Bureau, providing the framework for survey design, sample selection, data collection, tabulation, and dissemination. Geography provides meaning and context to statistical data. Given the diversity of the population, economic activities, and geographic areas, use of the latest and best geographic methodologies is critical to the Census Bureau’s ability to serve as the leading provider of statistical and geospatial data. The geographic area concepts, information, and statistical data must keep pace with the needs of the researchers and analysts who work to understand the changing distribution and characteristics of the people, places, and economy.

Responsibilities:

Review, analyze requirements, mapping documents using a tool called SBM (Serena Business Manager).

Worked with Business SMEs on requirements gathering and finalizing requirements.

Worked on preparing final SRS (Software Requirements Specification) documents for each PCS (Production Control System).

Worked with CM (Configuration Management) team to resolve issues related to Stakeholder review documents.

Worked on supporting various PCS (Production Control Systems) and worked closely with Business SMEs/Managers/Geographers/ADC.

Worked on various emergency PCS releases.

Co-ordinated and organized PCS weekly, monthly, and other meetings with Business SMEs based on PCS needs and requirements.

Worked on creating mock-ups for various PCSs.

Worked on review, research, and reporting of Production environment issues.

Worked on UAT testing of various PCSs with Business SMEs.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment.

Experience in documenting the daily status reports and Business Analysis Reports for Business sign off.

Worked with DEV teams to discuss requirement changes, submitting Change requests based on Business requirement changes and needs.

Environment: Serena Business Manager (SBM), Agile (SCRUM), HP ALM Java, HTML, JSP, XML, Altova XML Spy, Toad for Oracle 11g/10g, SQLs, Unix, Putty, Snagit Editor, Windows7, Share Point, and Microsoft Office Project 2007, MS Office.

Lead QA / UAT Analyst Aug 2016 - Jan 2019

Sep 2013 – June 2015

July 2010 – Dec 2012

Fannie Mae, Herndon, VA

Projects: LQCS, CLM Equator, REO Integration, SMDU 6.1 and 6.01, CDR/NUCDM 1.0, CDM 4.3, Surveillance 3.0/2.0, Monthly BO Matrix, NPDC and QAS2.

LQCS (Loan Quality Connect System)

LQCS system sends loan review data to LRIS via a web service. The data is sent at various times throughout the loan review process. LRIS serves as an event orchestrator and will interface with LQCS via the XML Gateway. LRIS receives the loan review data from LQCS, transforms the data to the Enterprise Common Format (ECF), and publish the related events to the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). EDI, LSP, and other systems (e.g., Data Change Central (DCC) will listen to the events on the ESB and take the appropriate action. EDI will persist the event payload to the Integrated Data Store (IDS) and make the data available to downstream systems for reporting and analysis.

CLM (Credit Loss Management) – Equator and REO Integration.

Equator platform is a web-based application that will allow Fannie Mae to manage REO assets through a task-based workflow system. Equator project is initiated to retire the Fannie Mae legacy system called as TRAX. New and existing properties from TRAX will be moved to Equator through a process called EPI. As part of this project, workflow is tested for the foreclosed properties from Equator to TRAX for integration testing. Data is received as XML files from Equator through a process called Synchrony and it will be updated in TRAX by running related autosys batches.

SMDU-BAT (Servicer Management Default Underwriter - UAT):

SMDU is a technology platform used by mortgage servicers to provide consistent, real-time decisions on mortgage loan modifications and other solutions for homeowners with payment challenges. SMDU enables workout decisions based on Fannie Mae and Servicing Alignment Initiative guidelines by integrating with existing loss mitigation systems, enhancing solution delivery during the foreclosure prevention process.

CDM 4.3:

The continuing objective of the Credit Data Mart (CDM) formerly known as CLM ODS is to provide a trusted, consistent and consolidated data source for CLM & NSO business and operations management reporting. The Credit Data Mart provides a comprehensive picture from servicer origination and support activities through Fannie Mae disposition. The strategy is to continue to expand and include relevant Credit related data for both internal and external customers while aligning with the Credit Data Strategy vision.

This maintenance release adds new data elements to expand central reporting for the MIS team as well as resolve defects and major/minor maintenance items.

Monthly BO Objects Releases:

The release updates are for reporting the correct business analysts name in the report by using the Business Objects, object that calls the function code. This release enables the correct analyst name to reflect in the Production Business Objects reports.

Surveillance 3.0 and 2.0:

The Surveillance application is a web-based solution for delivering the most current servicer, loan, and loss mitigation information that can be captured from multiple feeder systems including: servicers, public reporting agencies, providers and internal Fannie Mae systems. The purpose of this release is to add more reports to meet the business need to identify exceptions for action. The reports are field tested for usefulness before they are implemented into the Surveillance application. Once in the application, all the reporting capability is available for all Servicers’ PMs using the same Methodology and Data Sources. This is critical for uniform information and appropriate decisions on the Server’s portfolios.

QAS2:

The National Underwriting Center (NUC) manages Fannie Mae’s loan level quality assurance by reviewing loan files, analyzing and reporting on significant loan quality trends, and initiates necessary action to mitigate losses using the Quality Assurance System (QAS). QAS tracks loan files and manages the processes associated with requesting and reviewing selected loan files and tracks the results of loan reviews, repurchase activity, and final resolution. The primary users of QAS are the NUC, the Centralized Repurchase Team (CRT), appraisers, underwriters, lenders, and technicians.

Responsibilities:

Review and analyze requirements, mapping documents and trigger documents using DOORS.

Developed test cases and test scenarios using requirement documents, trigger documents and mapping documents in Quality Center/ALM.

Experience in Data Ware Housing projects.

Experience working in Agile environment.

Experience using JIRA.

Performed System testing, Regression, Database/Back End testing and Integration Testing.

Validate the XML files based on XSD using Altova XMLSpy for Integration Testing.

Expertise in running autosys jobs using UNIX commands to process xml files.

Expertise in JIL autosys jobs when code migrated for new release.

Expertise using GEMS (Graphical Enterprise Message Service) graphical user interface utility for TIBCO Enterprise Message Service (EMS)

Knowledge on running EPI process for new and existing properties from TRAX which would be moved to Equator.

Report and track the defect tickets and requirement task tickets using Rational Clear Quest

Perform RTM to find gaps between test cases Vs requirements.

Experience in documenting the daily status reports and Test Summary Reports for final sign off.

Environment: JIRA, Agile (SCRUM), WoW, Lean Kit, HP ALM 12.53/ HP Quality Center (QC) 10.0, QTP/UFT, VB Script, Java, JSP, XML, Altova XML Spy, Toad for Oracle 11g/10g, Target Process (TP) (for User Story and Defect tracking) and Unix, Putty, Rally, WinSCP, Windows7, SAS, Ab Initio, ETL, Autosys Scheduler, Rational Clear Quest (CQ) 7.1.1.4, IBM Rational DOORS 9.3, Business Objects and Free hand SQL, GEMS, Share Point, Green Hat Tester and Microsoft Office Project 2007, MS Office, HTML

Lead Test Engineer

Freddie Mac., McLean, VA May 2016 – Jul 2016

Nov 2005 – Jan 2007

Project: Pricing Recalculation, Retrofit and Project Enterprise (P.E.)

The Selling System is a web-based system that integrates all secondary marketing functions on one platform. This system provides a seamless secondary marketing process that incorporates the pricing, contracting, loan entry, loan allocation, purchase edits, note certification, contract settlement and funding functions.

I worked on the subsystems TPA (Terms, Products and Agreements), PMA (Pricing Manager Application) and Loan subsystems’ enhancements for the PE releases 6.0 and 6.1.

TPA: stands for Rules, Products, and Agreements. This system contains the rules, or terms, that PE uses to price and evaluate loans, define products offered to customers, and import master commitments.

The Rules subsystem: In the Rules subsystem, we can view, author, or approve business rules that determine the rules under which PE does business. We can also manage Loan Exceptions and Single Rule Exceptions.

The Agreements subsystem: In the Agreements subsystem, we can review, create, and modify, copy/modify agreement data, ensuring that all proper rules have been created in the system.

The PMA (Pricing Manager Application): This subsystem includes creating and managing BUBD Grids, Gfees, MCPET, Manage MC and Email/Reporting, Pricing Recalculation and Pricing Retrofit.

Environment: JAVA, J2EE, Weblogic, HP ALM, Unix, IBM DB2, Rational Clear Quest, Rational Clearcase, Rational Test Manager, Rational SODA, DOORS, Rapid SQL, DB2 Command Center, Oracle.

Lead Engineer Aug 2015 – Feb 2016 Accenture/Healthcare.gov, Reston, VA

Project: Federally Facilitated Exchange System (FFE):

FFE is an online health insurance marketplace providing core capabilities of a state based exchange and allows individuals, employees and employers to assess eligibility online and to enroll in the insurance program of choice.

Issuers to participate in the online marketplace by submitting applications to provide QHPs.

States and/or CMS to review approve and administer QHPs and quality of health provided by them.

Manage financial payments and reconciliations with issuers for other related programs.

This project "The Affordable Care Act" (ACA) called Federal Facilitated Exchange (FFE) system helping 35 million insured Americans to get insurance and adds 20 million to Medicaid roles. It is a transparent, centralized marketplace to provide and small employers access to affordable health insurance.

Environment: ALM 12.0/ HP Quality Center (QC) 10.0, SOAP UI, VB Script, Java, J2EE, HTML, JS, JSP, XML Marker, Xquery, Mark Logic, REST Service, SOAP Web Services, Spring, Unix, Putty, Jira, Windows7, Share Point, Microsoft Office Project 2007, MS Office, and Work Soft (an automation tool).

Lead Test Engineer

January 2013 – August 2013

K12, Herndon, VA

Project: KSA(K12 Student Analytics): Scantron, Study Island, National Data Set (NDS), ISOR, MVCA LAVCA State Reporting, DataWare Housing and ETL projects and Agile.

K12 Inc. is a for-profit education company that sells online schooling and curriculum to state and local governments. Its educational products and services are designed as alternatives to traditional "bricks and mortar" education for public school students from kindergarten to 12th grade. K12 is a publicly traded education management organization (EMO) that provides online education services to charter school students. It is paid for from taxes. K12 is the largest EMO in terms of enrollment.

K12’s product line includes courses for elementary, middle, and high school grades, online learning platforms, and educational software. The curriculum is distributed through various channels, including online public and private schools managed by K12, sales to public and private schools and school districts, and sales directly to consumers.

Environment: ODI(Oracle Data Integrator) and OBIEE(Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition), BI Publisher, PL/SQL Developer for Oracle 11g, Unix, ETL, JIRA, Test Link and Microsoft Office Project 2007.

Lead/Sr. QA Analyst Oct 2009 – July 2010

Travelex, Washington DC

Project: Travelex Global Business Payments (TGBP)

Global Pay and Global Pay Plus (GP and GP+)

Travelex offers a simple and cost effective way of making international payments and receiving incoming funds – foreign currency wires, EFT and Drafts. Using the easy-to-use online payment service or directly over the phone, a customer can purchase the foreign currency and initiate international payments in over 130 currencies.

Enterprise Groups is a collection of related clients that will allow users (with appropriate rights) to place orders on behalf of any client in the group, synchronize changes to the various client related entities, and report on the enterprise as a whole. In the past it has been referred to as parent/child but that implies a family hierarchy where children can be parents and infinite number of generations. Enterprise group has a flat organization with one client designated as the primary.

Sr. Lead QA Engineer

Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) March 2009 – Oct 2009

Project: Spectrum 2.0

PBGC uses the DataHub applications to obtain and prepare the mass ‘raw’ data acquired from the Prior Paying Agent, Plan Administrators, external sources such as the company’s Human Resource systems, PBGC applications, and/or data collected by the Benefit Administration and Payments Department (BAPD). The data is validated, reconciled, and then loaded into the Genesis database. The Spectrum application replaces the Windows-based client/server applications, which were built largely on outdated 32-bit platform. The Spectrum application allows user to create/edit benefits and payments, suspend/resume payments, terminate/reinstate benefits, view ledger information, perform customer searches, and change payee statuses. In addition, this application integrates with other PBGC applications, such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and PRISM, and services, including the Approval Service (AS), eALG, OID/SSO, WSAz, RLSS, BPEL, Active Directory, and the Genesis database.

Environment: Java, EJB, JSP, Java Script, XML, Mercury Quality Center 9.0(QC), QTP, TOAD for Oracle 9.5Oracle and Agile methodology.

SR. QA/Lead Engineer

Marriott International, Bethesda, MD June 2008 – Feb 2009

Feb 2007 – Dec 2007

Mar 2004 – Nov 2005

Project: eBusiness Systems (www.marriott.com)

Marriott International, Inc. is a leading worldwide hospitality company. It has nearly 2,800 lodging properties located in the United States and 69 other countries and territories. Marriott.com provides the customers with the details about the various Marriott hotels around the world and also provides the customers the easy way of making room reservations through internet.

As a Senior QA analyst, I worked on Functional Initiatives and also on Production Support System (PSS) of Marriott.com and various enhancements like HWS 2(Hotel WebSites 2), SGI Profile Expansion, My Account/SignIn, RMLP (Regional Marketing Landing Pages), Web App Consolidation, Search Messaging, DRIVES, Hotel Web Sites (HWS), Rewards Redemption, Reservations, Point Savers, Map point migration, Profiling, Marriott Global Sites, and Net links etc.

Environment: Java, EJB, JSP, Java Script, VC++, XML, UML, CORBA, Rational Clear Quest, Rational Clearcase, Rational Test Manager, RUP, Web SDLC, AIX, Solaris 7.0, DB2, Oracle, SQLSERVER 2000.

SR. QA Engineer

CIBER, Inc., McLean, VA Dec 2007 – May 2008

Project: ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)

The Higher Education Data System (HES) is an innovative Web-based system that captures information about academic programs in communication sciences and disorders. It facilitates data collection from programs through online submission, provides search capabilities across academic programs through an HES feature called EdFind, and integrates data from surveys and accreditation reports. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD), and the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) worked collaboratively with Ciber Inc to design and develop the HES.

Environment: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, .NET 2005 (C# .NET, ASP.NET, ASP.NET AJAX, XML), JavaScript, MS SQL Server 2000, Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS), MS Enterprise Libraries, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, IIS and Windows 2003.

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