Kalayani.V
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SUMMARY
Possessing over 5+ years of experience in the Computing Industry meeting
the technological and business needs of clients or affiliates globally with
significant strengths to play roles: QA Analyst, QA Consultant...etc
> 5+ years of IT experience in Manual testing on Oracle, client-Server,
web (J2EE) & Legacy applications.
> Extensive experience in Testing Oracle, Java, J2EE, AS/400 and Windows
based applications.
> Well versed in SDLC, RUP, waterfall, Agile and CMM methodologies
> Effective at gathering, understanding, documenting and communicating
requirements
> Coordinating & performing basic testing projects from initiation
through delivery to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
> submitting test plans and test reports for review and feedback.
> create and maintain test libraries, databases, and test environments.
> Performed GAP analysis
> Proficient in UML, Use cases, Test plans, test cases, validation and
testing
> Experienced in Manual Testing, Black Box Testing, Positive Testing,
Negative Testing
> Adequate in Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Data Query, IMS DB, Lotus Notes, MS
Project
> Performed Regression, User Interface, Functional, Integration, UAT,
Load and performance testing.
> Adequate experience in Automation Testing with Mercury Interactive
Tools.
> Experience in using Rational Team Concert & Rational Functional Tester
> Proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and team
environments
> Good interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
> Excellent analytical, trouble-shooting and problem solving abilities
Technical Proficiencies:
Testing Tools: Rational Team Concert, Rational Functional Tester, QTP 9.2, QTP
Operating Systems: 11, HP QC.
Languages/Scripts: Windows NT/2000/98/95,OS390
SQL, PL/SQL, JAVA, HTML
Databases/Platforms: Oracle 10g, Oracle 11g, MS SQL server 2005/2008, MS Access,
J2EE, AS/400, DB2
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, SDLC
Professional Experience
MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF EDUCATION, MALDEN, MA
MAY 2011 - SEPT 2013
QA Consultant
Environment: Rational Team Concert, Rational Functional Tester, J2EE, .Net,
XML, MS SQL Server 2010, Oracle 11g, Cognos, Windows XP
Common Core Standards
. Create and execute test cases for comprehensive testing of Common Core
Standards workflow processes including maintain & publish, release and
integration with Cognos Analytics System.
. Executed Data validation test cases to ensure data quality from source
systems to reports.
. Interacted with cross functional teams that manage Common Core and State
wide Standards as well as Application development, Database and
BI/Analytics teams.
. Executed regression test cases to ensure the existing content tagged
against previous standards are valid and searchable.
SIF Data Collection System
. Created test cases working with Data collection team in analyzing
business and validation rules required in data collection from School
districts for compliance reporting.
. Worked with internal IT stakeholders and Vendor IT support in test data
creation, data upload, executing test cases and validating reports.
. Regression testing of validation rules and execution results to compare
Legacy data collection system with SIF (new) System.
State-wide recruitment (GEM/MECC)
. Responsible to create test plans from requirements gathering sessions
with business stakeholders and BRDs.
. Identified UI shortcomings and recruitment workflow issues in the current
State-wide recruitment web application and static content.
Environment: Rational Team Concert, Rational Functional Tester, J2EE, .Net,
XML, MS SQL Server 2010, Oracle 11g, Cognos, Windows XP
Alticor / Amway Corporation, MI
Mar 2008 - Apr 2011
QA Tester/Analyst
Environment: AS/400, Queries, HP QC, WMS, Windows XP.
Remittance Management System
RMS is the Amway's Bonus Application System which is comprised with
Payments Processing, Awards, Sales Incentive Promotions for various Amway
markets, all over the world. The Amway IBOs get eligible to receive awards
and bonuses based on their performance with respect to Sales Incentive
Promotion rules for a particular country.
. Leading test plans, test strategies with detailed test cases to fulfil
RMS needs for various Amway markets
. Executed functional testing, integration testing & performance testing
for various AMWAY SIPs to fulfill a country specific SIP blue prints and
business rules
. Worked with Affiliate users in different time zones when blue print rules
are conflicting developers provided specifications under exceptional
circumstances
. Preparing test cases, documenting critical bugs and logging bug fixes in
HP QC
. Developed/Customized various AS/400 queries to validate the results as
part of QA approval Process
. Providing Release Time Support as required.
FedEx, TN
Aug 2007 - Feb 2008
QA Consultant
Environment: QTP 8.2, HP Quality Center, J2EE, MS SQL Server, Windows NT
FedEx Ship Manager
Ship Manager is a comprehensive solution for FedEx stores and franchisees
managing shipments from preparation to reporting. Subsystems include
Domestic & International shipping, Tracking, Return Shipments and Reports.
Supports FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery, and FedEx
Express Freight transactions.
. Involved in Functional Testing, GUI Testing, regression testing.
. Reported bugs using the bug tracking system.
. Coordinated with Developers in reproducing critical bugs and in verifying
bug fixes.
. Preparation and execution of test plans, test cases and test procedures.
. Developed test scripts, test verification points and formed baseline
verifications.
. Wrote SQL Statements to extract Data from Tables and verified output Data
of reports.
. Generated test reports using Quality Center.
EDUCATION
MASTERS IN ACCOUNTING
NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY, INDIA
Bachelor's in Accounting
NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY, INDIA