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SANDEEP REDDY

Cell: 780-***-****

E-Mail: ***********@*****.***

PROFILE

. Around 7+ years of experience as a Software Quality Assurance (QA)

Engineer.

. Strong knowledge about Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Defect

Management Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile

and Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies.

. Experienced in complete Testing Cycle of waterfall and V-Model.

. Expertise in developing Test Plans, Test Case Design, and Test Scripts

based on Business Requirements Specification (BRS).

. Experienced in Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression

Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Performance

Testing.

. Experienced in testing web application and Client-Server related

projects on Windows and Unix/Linux based Operating Systems.

. Ability to apply technical expertise to organize and implement Black-

Box testing efforts and to analyze requirements for software design,

development, and validation.

. Experienced in automated testing tools such as HP Quick Test

Professional, HP Load Runner, Selenium and defect tracking tools like

HP Quality Center and Test Director; efficient in writing Test Scripts

for automation.

. Expertise in defect management and defect reporting using various

defect tracking using Quality Center.

. Strong skills in back-end testing using SQL Queries on SQL Serever,

Oracle, DB2, and MySQL.

. Extensive experienced with Database Implementation, Data Validation,

XML, Relational Databases (SQL Server, Oracle) and SQL Query Analyzer.

. Used QTP to perform Functional Regression testing on both web-based

and standalone software.

. Wrote VB Script, developed Custom Functions, Dictionary Objects, used

Descriptive Programming by QTP automation tool and executed test

scripts.

. Developed regression automation test scripts using Selenium.

. Used Load Runner to try to be like real-life scenario loads to analyze

details, and to explore the system behavior

. Efficiently performed load testing, stress testing and performance

testing using Load Runner by scripting VUser scripts for multiple

users, multiple transactions at rendezvous points.

. Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision-making and

presentation skills with ability to co-ordinate activities in a fast

paced team environment.

. Strong Problem Analysis and Resolution skills and ability to work in

Multi Platform Environments like Windows and UNIX.

. Strong team player with an ability to work efficiently and effectively

in a team environment.

EDUCATION

. Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering, Kakatiya

University, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools: HP Quality Center, Quick Test Professional (QTP),

TestDirector, Load Runner

Programming Languages: C/C++, Java, J2EE, C#, VB,

Scripting Languages: VB Script, Java Script, Ruby, XML, HTML, DHTML, T-

SQL, PL/SQL

Database: Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySql, DB2, MS Access

Operating System: Windows, Unix/Linux, MS-DOS

EXPERIENCE:

Client: Walton International, Calgary, AB

Jun 2012 - Present

Test Automation Analyst

Responsibilities:

. Analyzed the Functional Requirement and Business Requirement Documents

to get a better understanding of the system on both functional and

business perspectives.

. Designed and developed Test plan, Test Scripts and Test strategies for

the applications and executed them.

. Participated in Business/Development meetings to understand user

requirements.

. Worked on the Several Enhancements to the application.

. Worked on the modules for the GUI relating to Refactoring.

. Performed black box testing manually.

. Prepared test data for positive and negative testing used in data

driven testing for testing the application dynamically.

. Conducted cross browser testing to check the compatibility of the AUT

with different Browser's (IE, Netscape, and Mozilla).

. Used Quality Center as repository for maintaining test cases,

execution and tracking the defects.

. Developed Test scenarios and Test cases using Quality Center.

. Developed SQL Queries in Oracle to test the application for data

integrity.

. Performed Sanity testing for each new build of the application using

QTP.

. Performed functional, system, and regression testing using QTP.

. Developed Keyword-driven, Data driven Framework using QTP automated

Script to execute the Batch Testing upon certain Interval.

. Wrote VB Script, developed Custom Functions, Dictionary Objects, used

Descriptive Programming by QTP automation tool and executed test

scripts.

. Modified the Automated QTP Scripts for regular release screen changes

and to support regular functional changes.

. Parameterized QTP scripts for use with varied, controlled test input

values (runtime-generated, user-defined, or from data sources).

. Developed regression automation test scripts using Selenium.

. Setting up the test bed for the running the Selenium Test scripts.

. Scheduled nightly test run using the Selenium Test scripts.

. Performed Performance Testing to identify and report performance

bottlenecks. Performed Load and Stress testing using LoadRunner.

. Involved in Capacity Planning for load testing various web services

using HP Load Runner.

. Generated reports on status of defects, repair progress through text

based reports.

. Attended project meetings, release meetings, and QA status meetings.

Environment: Quality Center, QTP, Selenium, Load Runner, J2EE, Weblogic,

Windows, Oracle, Eclipse.

Client: US Steel, Hamilton, ON

Mar 2011 - Jun 2012

Test Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

. Involved in all the phases of Test Automation development life cycle

. Designed and implemented data/modular driven internationalization test

automation framework using QTP and Quality Center for all COL

applications. This framework is Language, Browser and Windows

Operating System Independent.

. Developed reusable Generic and Application functions using VB script.

These functional can be used anywhere in the test scripts.

. Implemented best practices in automation framework to meet all Quality

factors.

. Using Rational Clear Case implemented version control system and

change management system for QTP scripts.

. Involved in Automation Scripts development, debugging, reviews, batch

scripts execution, analyze results and reporting defects.

. Created Automation scripts by using Quick Test professional Web, Java

and Terminal Emulator Add-In's.

. Successfully implemented onsite-offshore Global Delivery Model for

this project.

. Automated Smoke tests, Core-Regression tests, Regression tests and

Functional tests by using QTP.

. Worked extensively on Approved Customer Requests, Fix packs and Quick

fixes for Data Migration module.

. Analyzed and identified the areas of a project for Test Automation.

. Created Automation scripts in such way that to results can be

generated in Text file, Excel and HTML formats.

. Used SQL queries in automation tool to perform database testing and

data retrievals.

. Extensively used Quality Center for Manual and Automation Scripts

execution, Result analysis and Defect reporting.

Environment: Java/J2EE, J-Unit, J-Meter, VB Script, Ajax, WebLogic9.2,

DB2, Oracle11i, HTML, XML, IBM Mainframe, Rumba 7.2, QTP 9.5, Quality

Center 9.2.

Client: Manulife Bank of Canada, Montreal, QC

Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

QA Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

. Involved in the development of Test Plans, Test Scenarios and Test

Strategies to facilitate the process of testing.

. Conducted Manual, Regression, Functional, UAT and System testing for

applications.

. Involved in the design of test cases and test execution.

. Involved in Part of Requirements gap analysis and also performed Black

Box Testing.

. Extensively performed Manual Testing of the application to ensure the

quality control compliance for the new applications.

. Responsible for reporting bugs using HP Quality Center.

. Involved in metrics analysis of test cases executed by Quality Center

and reported to management.

. Tested and recorded test results in Quality Center.

. Responsible for validation using SQL queries for back-end test

activities.

. Developed automated scripts using HP QuickTest Professional.

. Performed Automation using Integration Test Scripts in QTP.

. Developed generic custom functions using VB Script in QTP for

functional regression testing.

. Created Virtual User Scripts, defined User Behaviour, ran Load Test

Scenario, monitored the Performance, Analyzing Results using

LoadRunner.

. Extensively used Reusable actions, shared Repository and per action

repository. Also enhanced the QTP Scripts by parameterization and

library files.

. Identified the performance bottlenecks of the website under heavy load

using LoadRunner and checked its compatibility on Netscape navigator

and Internet Explorer browsers.

. Tracked and maintenance of testing environments to ensure smooth

transition for production release rollout.

. Involved in testing the application on various browsers.

. Responsible for UAT testing.

. Generated Reports for all tests performed; analyzed the specifications

provided by the end users.

. Prepared understanding documents regarding the knowledge gained by

analysis of the system.

. Preparation of Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs).

. Quality procedures related to the project and metrics collection; Code

Reviews and Test Reviews.

Environment: Quality Center, Quick Test Professional, Load Runner,

Windows, Unix, VB, Oracle, Apache Tomcat server, MS SQL Server.

Client: City bank, New York, NY

Mar 2009 - Jan 2010

Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

. Analyzed and understood the software Requirement Specifications and

development of Test Scenarios.

. Involved in Test Case Preparation and Test Case Execution Manually.

. Analyzed application to find out which part can be automated and which

can be manually tested.

. Created Test Cases and scenarios for Regression, Integration as well

as Back -end and System testing.

. Created Use Cases for complex system interfaces.

. Worked closely with clients in gathering and reviewing the business

requirements for each Sprint/Release.

. Performed and planed regression testing, integration testing, system

compatibility testing, and user Acceptance testing.

. Involved in Cross browser testing is used on Internet explorer and

Netscape navigator for browser compatibility.

. Created XML service validation scripts using QTP and generate reports

in MS Excel.

. Involved in generating test plan, test cases and executing test cases

using Quality Center.

. Used Quality Center to track defects and generate reports.

. Extensively used Quality Center as a central repository for storing

the QTP Automated scripts, automated test results and the snapshots.

. Wrote SQL queries to test the oracle database and validate the data

integrity.

. Created regression test plan and procedures for different interfaces

to test complete (web and client/server) application with huge test

data.

. Maintained and analyzed large volume of regression test results.

. Developed test cases and test scripts for Functionality and Regression

testing of web application using QTP.

. Handled known exceptions in the test scripts using QTP Recovery

Scenario Manager.

. Performed Data-Driven Testing, Text Output values by using Global and

Local spreadsheets in QTP for testing multiple data.

. Performed Backend testing by writing SQL statements to validate the

returned data matches with the application.

. Performed User Acceptance Testing on behalf of End Users at client's

environment.

. Follow up with the development team as they fix the bugs.

. Acted as test plan approver for offshore counterpart.

Environment: Quality Center, QTP, Window, Oracle, Visual Basic, XML.

Client: Hospital Corporation of America, Franklin, TN

Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

Performance Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

. Gathered and analyzed the requirements to design and develop test plan

and test scenarios, involved in the requirements reviews.

. Prepared Load test strategy following the specification requirements

and system architecture.

. Crested scenarios as per the business process and set up load test

environment.

. Involved with developer team to get the accurate test cases.

. Created performance Test Cases and Test Plan.

. Created HTML/HTTP Automatic scripts for the Application using

LoadRunner 8.1.

. Performed correlation on the recorded script to handle Dynamic values

returned by the server.

. Parameterized and correlated the scripts and enhanced them according

to the test case.

. Enhanced and modified the scripts according to the test case

scenarios.

. Sitescope was set up and connected to the Web and App Servers to

collect the resource utilization.

. Created Load Model to meet the anticipated production volume.

. Executed different test scenarios such as Load Test, Capacity Test and

Endurance Test with the help of LoadRunner Controller.

. Collected GC logs from the Unix Servers and analyzed the data to check

the memory leak issues.

. Responsible for creating Daily Status Reports and weekly status meetings

and explaining test results.

. Analyzed different LoadRunner graphs to get the results.

. Prepared the daily status reports and final test completion reports.

Environment: LoadRunner, Sitescope, UNIX, Web Services, .NET, J2EE, RTM,

Apache, Weblogic, and Oracle.

Client: Verizon/Bell Atlantic Communications, VA

Feb 2007 - Mar 2008

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

. Involved in preparing High Level Test Plan based on user requirement

documents.

. Involved in defining test objectives for the application and performed

Manual Testing. Ability to design and manage test metrics and familiar

to testing life cycle.

. Performed Acceptance, System, Integration, Usability, Regression, etc.

testing during different stages of the application development.

. Performed Backend testing by writing SQL statements to review the

returned data to ensure that the correct data was retrieved.

. Responsible for performing various types of process evaluations during

each phase of the software development life cycle including, audit,

review, walk through and hands on system testing.

. Conducted Functionality and Regression testing using QTP during the

various phases of the product development.

. Tested application, logged found bugs into Test Director/QC, monitored

their progress and verified their fix.

. Created automated scripts by including timers for recording response

times, and test checks for confirming the retrieval of the correct

page using QTP.

. Customization has been done for regression testing by modifying QTP

scripts using loops.

. Extensively used reusable actions, shared Repository and per action

repository.

. Also enhanced the QTP Scripts by Parameterization/Library File.

. Used Mercury Quality Center to run and scheduling the QTP test.

. Actively participated in enhancement meetings focused on making the

product more effective in real time scenario.

Environment: Java, J2EE, HTML, XML, Oracle 9i, WebLogic, Windows2000/XP,

I.E, Netscape Navigator, Test Director/Quality Center, QTP 8.2, VBScript

and MS Office Products.

Client: MCS Global, NJ

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

. Participated in analysis of Business requirements, functional

requirements and other development documents.

. Interacted with clients to determine User requirements and goals.

. Reviewed the Requirement document and Use Case to implement test

cases.

. Used Caliber RM as a requirement repository and keep track of any

enhancements.

. Developed Test Plan and overall Test Strategy for the Application.

. Maintained Test Matrix for latest test results information.

. Performed Data Validation followed by the manual testing of database.

. Developed Test Cases and Test Scripts for System and UAT Testing.

. Created and maintained a Central repository in Test Director and

tracked the defects.

. Performed Regression testing of the intranet website using WinRunner.

. Performed Regression testing of the application after fixing the bugs.

. Performed Functional testing, Unit testing, Integration testing,

System testing, UAT testing and Regression testing.

. Developed baseline for testing the future releases.

. Performed Data Driven Test using the test Data from Data files, flat

files and Excel files.

. Validated the data by using SQL queries extensively.

. Participated and organized weekly meetings, walkthroughs and

Inspections to improve the testing effort and report Manager about the

proceedings.

Environment: Win Runner, Test Director, Informatica, VBA, Oracle, COBOL,

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