Javed Chowdry (Jay)
Cell: 646-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Over seven years of experience in design, development and implementation of
software test requirements, test strategies, test procedures, testing
needs, test plans, and test cases for various projects utilizing GUI tools
and UNIX . Also documented web based client/server environment methodology
for successful QA Testing, planning, implementation, and management. Have
strong knowledge about manual testing as well as automated testing. Well-
organized, articulate, and motivated person along with excellent
communication skills. Excellent follow through and troubleshooting skills.
Results oriented, with ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Abstract:
. In depth knowledge in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
. Extensive knowledge of performing Business and Requirements Analysis,
JAD (Joint Application Development), RUP (Rational Unified Process)
methodology, Business Process Modeling.
. Comprehensive knowledge of business analysis, modeling, designing and
implementing Internet based business systems in Financial and Telecom
sectors.
. Creation of Use Cases, expertise in Rational Rose, Visio, UML, MS
Access.
. Conducting feasibility analysis and Risk Assessment for all the
projects undertaken.
. Business modeling, software prototyping and wire frame generation.
. Substantial experience in writing and executing Test Cases and Test
Scripts, mentoring customer's staff, working with overall team to meet
project goals.
. Experience in RDBMS like Oracle, MS Access, and SQL Server.
. Knowledge in Mercury Interactive QuickTest Pro, LoadRunner,
TestDirector, WinRunner, Rational Requisite Pro, ClearCase,
ClearQuest, Test Manager, Robot. IBM File Net
. Knowledge in C/C++, Visual Basic, Java, SHELL scripting, PERL
scripting, VB scripting, TSL scripting, VUGen scripting, developing
web pages using HTML, DHTML, PHP, MYSQL, JavaScript, PL/SQL and
Weblogic
. Proficient at creating integration solutions in a multi-platform,
multi-operating system environment.
. Excellent technical communication, documentation, interpersonal and
reporting skills.
. Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with a
minimum amount of supervision.
. Handle to effectively manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Systems Windows 9X/NT/2000/XP, Sun Solaris, AIX, HP-UX.
WebLogic, WebSphere, Oracle, Mac OS X
Testing Tools Quick Test Pro, WinRunner, LoadRunner, and Test
Director/Quality Central, Rational Team Test Suite,
Etest Suite, Astra Fast Track, Clear Quest, and PVCS
Tracker. Mashups by Serena
Web Design Flash5, Fireworks, Dreamwaver4, html and CSS
Languages Visual Basic, VB Script, TSL, C++, CGI Scripts, HTML,
Java, Java Scripts, SQL, XML.
MS Office, Track for Windows, MS Source Safe, PVCS, SQL
Explorer, WS_FTP Pro, IE 6.0, Netscape 6.2, Java Web
Start, Q-Basic, Assembly Language, C++, JAVA, MySQL
Database MS-Access, Oracle, and Sybase
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio and Power Point)
and SQL server 2000.Toad
Networking Issues Network Topology, Transmission Media, MAC Protocol,
LAN, MAN, WAN, Ethernet, ATM, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit
Ethernet, Fiber Channel, FDDI, ISDN, B-ISDN, Protocol
architecture, TCP/IP, OSI, SNA, Intranet, Client-Server
Architecture, Lotus Notes
EXPERIENCE:
KPMG, Montvale, NJ
07/2010 to Present
QA Tester
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and
Advisory services. KPMG operates as an international network of member
firms offering audit, tax and advisory services. KPMG work closely with
clients, helping them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities. Audit is
an independent service that enhances the reliability of information used by
investors and other stakeholders. Attitudes to tax are changing.
Organizations of all sizes are ever more exposed to new trends in tax
regulation, not just locally but globally. Advisory works with clients to
tackle challenges in transactions and restructuring, performance and
technology and risk and compliance.
Responsibilities:
. Responsible of creating QA Compline Cheaklist, Track Plan, Test
Plan, Test Cases, Test Scenarios, Test Matrix, Pre-condition data,
Status Report for multiple projects such as DRMS, CLEAS, Adobe
Connector, E-Audit, FileSite. Involved with the Business and
Technology teams to help define the requirements for new projects and
verify that the testing process and mythology meet the functional
requirements. Work with Product team, technical writers, developers
and scriptures to define new projects to extend and enhance company's
proprietary applications.
. Analyze, tests, and certifies application-specific software and
performs ambiguity reviews of business requirements and functional
specification documents. Provide assistance in identifying,
evaluating, and resolving complex test problems.
. Generated, executed, and enhanced the test scripts with QTP. Performed
and executed the GUI part of the application with QTP and tested the
functionality of the Application with multiple Data (positive as well
as Negative), multiple times using Data Driver Wizard. Inserting
checkpoints. Execute the test cases and test procedure against the
business requirements. Test different Modules and their functionality.
Performing black box testing Business Functionality, Build
verification test, Integration test.
. Work closely with developers to ensure that test cases and test
scenarios are covered all necessary steps of testing. Perform various
types of tests along with the regression test to identify any issue,
bug or gaps. Attend business meeting with the developers to discuss
relevant to any issues/bugs. Attend weekly QA meetings to discuss test
progress and issues.
. Created SQL queries (MS SQL Server) for use in manipulating and
verifying test data and Input data in the database is correct.
Responsible for submission of defects, tracking of defects and
subsequent bug fix testing and modification requests through Quality
Center
. Responsible of leading five QA testers for DRMS project. Set up
peer review, Weekely status meeting, meeting with the client, setup
a phone sccrening every morning to review with the technical
writers, testers, managers and off shore team to see how many bugs we
found the previous day and which bugs get more priority so
application can be released with no major defects.
Environment: Windows 2000, Windows Vista, MS Sql Server, ASP.Net, MS
Visio, Quality Center, and QTP (Quick Test Professional)
Cablevision
Bethpage, New York 11/2008 -
06/2010
Cablevision System is a leading telecommunications, media and
Entertainment Company. This world-class system connects residential and
business customers in the country's top market to Cablevision's Optimum
branded communications services: iO Interactive Optimum digital television,
Optimum Online high-speed Internet and Optimum Voice digital voice. In
addition, Cablevision's Optimum Light path meets the communications needs
of larger companies as a leading provider of integrated business
communications solutions. The company's telecommunications system also
delivers the award-winning News 12 Networks a local-news leader and iO
exclusive.
Responsible:
. Reviewed Business requirement documents and the Technical
Specification. Analyze the system specifications to design the Test
plan and developing Test cases extensively based on the business
requirements using Quality center.
. Review and analyze the Functional requirement documents for scripts
and find the best methodology for automation scripting. Write high-
level workflow test case and run the workflow test cases manually
before it goes for automation scripting. Performed integration,
system testing manually and regression testing using QTP.
. Create detailed test scenarios and implement them to serve as
acceptance test criteria for new functionality. Update the testing
progress status an every hour in real time using the application
called Mashups (by Serena) to track the testing progress as well as
how many issues or defect were found and submitted. Co-ordinate with
the team lead to make sure that testing in progress and none of the
projects are haulted.
. Working in different projects as needed to deliver the projects on
time. Such as IDA, Oracle 10G upgrade, Session Intiation Protocol
(SIP), ELT, Cable Data. Prepare pre-conditioned data for testing the
application. Responsible for status reports of the team and
participate in business meetings. Report to QA Manager in daily basis
to insure him that that all the testing process and procedure are on
the right track.
. Provisioned the account for user with different available programs
cablevision offer to their residential customers as well as business
customers. After creating the account, verify the backend database and
Trio application to make sure that account is created with the given
programs user requests and update the information for technician to
install the order.
. Upon Completion orders verify that optimum voice user has dial tone,
Optimum Online users are able to go online and IO users are able to
access the TV. Also modify, update or delete the order to see the
application is working and performing according to the account setup.
. Verify that ported in or ported out telephone numbers feature working
according the functional requirements. Used SQL queries to perform the
Back-end testing to verify the data input in the database is correct
and processed to the appropriate table.
Environment: Linux, Windows 2000, Oracle 10G, Oracle 9I, Weblogic, Java,
C++, VB scripting, MS Visio, MashUps, Quality Center, and QTP (Quick Test
Professional)
DDS, New York, NY
07/2008-11/2008
Requirements Analyst/Tester
Donovan Data Systems is the leading systems and software provider to the
advertising industry. DDS application offers an exceptional range of
business solutions that brings operating efficiencies to clients working in
media agencies and marketing services companies. Each day DDS process
millions of transactions, supporting advertising agencies, media
specialists, broadcasting sales companies, advertisers, PR firms and
recruitment and direct response agencies around the world. DDS has remained
at the forefront of the advertising industry for its unequalled service and
support, innovative technology and long-term commitment to eBusiness.
Responsible:
. Involved with the Business and Technology teams to help define the
requirements for new projects and verify that the testing process and
mythology meet the functional requirements. Work with Product team,
technical writers, developers and scriptures to define new projects to
extend and enhance company's proprietary applications.
. Responsible for analyzing functional requirements and approve the
functional requirements before start to write One-Liners (Test case
Header). Arrange One-Liners approval meeting with product manager,
Programming Manager, QA scriptures, and Technical writers. Once One-
Liners are approved then write the detailed scenarios and execute them
manually before detailed scenarios goes for automation testing
. Developing detailed system test scenarios, including test procedures,
test data after One-Liners are approved by development, Product team
and technical writers. Performed black box, integration, system
testing as well as regression testing manually according to the test
plan as well as performed regrssion testing using Rational Robot as
automation testing tool
. Attend joint application development meeting/sessions (JAD) to address
features which will be includes in the future release and see how
those new features will fit into the application and find the best way
to implement them for future releases. Features added or enhanced are
discussed in depth on the JAD session to figure out the best possible
way to implement the features in the application. Any issues or
suggestions come from clients/users are discussed in the JAD session
to see if those input from users can be implemented into the
application, if so what are the criteria and obstacles are also
discussed in the JAD session
Environment: IBM Mainframe, Windows 2000, MS SQL Server, C++, Java, HTML
and XML, UML, Rational Team Test, Rational Functional tester, and Rational
Clear Quest
Eventra, Milford, CT
03/2006- 07/2008
QA Test Analyst/Specialist
VendorSite is Internet Based Supplier Relationship Management System that
is designed to link manufacturer who have complex product scheduling
requirements with their suppliers. VendorSite also brings together 100% of
manufacturer's supplier community by offering powerful benefits for those
who use the system. Web based Supply Chain Management application
(VendorSite) Review product specs and applies testing methodology ensuring
that performance meets business requirements. Working along with the Team
Manager to prepare test plan, testing strategy, test matrixes, test
scenarios and test cases.
Responsible:
. Extensively performed Regression Testing using QTP. Involved in stress
testing, which requires thorough understanding of the functionality of
the application. Modify and update the scripts according to the
testing needs. Establishing direction and coordinating the daily
efforts of the QA process.
. Analyze, tests, and certifies application-specific software and
performs ambiguity reviews of business requirements and functional
specification documents. Provide assistance in identifying,
evaluating, and resolving complex test problems.
. Created SQL queries (Oracle) for use in manipulating and verifying
test data. Input in the database is correct. Responsible for
submission of defects, tracking of defects and subsequent bug fix
testing and modification requests through Quality Center
. Create "Release Note" of every release (All the known issues are
clearly mentioned in this note, if any). Inform and communicate with
the QA Manager in daily basis to insure him that that all the testing
process and procedure are on the right track.
Environment: UNIX, Windows 98/2000, Oracle, Weblogic, Java, HTML, XML, VB
scripting, QTP (Quick Test Professional) and Quality Center
Keane INC. Danbury, CT
10/2004-02/2006
QA Analyst/Tester
The Project web application called Tank Leasing System (TLS). The main
objectives of this project are related to the operational needs of the
business. Concurrent with the deliver of this new tank leasing system, the
company is implementing a new network infrastructure to replace the current
TAL (Trans America leasing) network. The Technical architecture is 3-tiered
-Windows 2000. J2EE and Microsoft SQL Server database. Windows 95 running
IE 5.5 for external trading partner (Customer, Depot) access the M&R
protocol module, the TLS system will be on windows 2000 running on IE 5.0 &
5.5, and Netscape 6.2
Responsible:
. Established the QA process according to SDLC and setting the QA
environment according to Business Requirement. Utilized test
automation tools (E-Tester) and Responsible for setting up QA
environment, establishing direction and coordinating the daily efforts
and report to QA manger
. Performed Build verification test to make sure all change requests
(Modification Requests) and update/enhanced functionalities are
implemented into the application and performed regression test to see
the application is working accordingly.
. Developed and maintained the Test plan and Test Cases according to
business requirements document (BRD). Execute the test cases and test
procedure against the business requirements. Test different Modules
and their functionality. Performed Business functionality, black box
test, Integration test, System test, Positive / Negative test and
Regression Test.
. Used SQL queries to perform the Back-end testing to verify the data
input in the database is correct. Keep record of all the Bugs / issues
(Defect Management) using the bug tracking tool (Fast Track) and Logs,
tracks, and verifies resolution of software and specification
defects. Submit the status the report to QA Manger.
. Documents all phases of QA process to insure the quality. Researches
new products and industry methodologies and provide inputs in the
development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
Environment: Windows 2000/95/98. J2EE, Microsoft SQL Server, Java, E-Test
and Astra fast track
Applied Information Sciences, Greenbelt, MD
03/2003-09/2004
QA Analyst /Tester
This was a Web application (UniAccessAuto) designed in Microsoft
Distributed Network Architecture (DNA). The project forecasts the European
Automotive Sales, Client and Inventory Maintenance. The GUI loads at
runtime based on the client regional setting to determine how the
application will present to its international users. Visual Basic 6
scripting was used to develop the application for the MTS objects and
ASP.net for the presentation layer.
Responsible:
. Set up the Test Environment according to Business Requirements.
Analyzed functional specifications and developing detailed system test
plans according to the functional requirement specifications. Created
and modified test plans, test procedures, test cases and executed test
plans, test procedures, test cases according to the business
requirements.
. Performed Functional Test, System Test, Integration Test, and User
Acceptance Test (UAT). Run the manual test cases as well as performed
Regression Test using automated testing Rational Robot (Rational Team
Test 7.1) to determine the quality of the application. Used SQL
queries to perform the Back-end testing to verify the data input in
the database is correct.
. Performed QA functional/ GUI Test during testing stages and
coordinating with Development team. Reporting and documenting the bug
using through Team track. Execution of User Interface testing to
validate so that the navigation of the application properly reflects
business functions and requirements.
. Review the test results and report day to day tasks to Manager. Report
Defects on a timely basis; perform troubleshooting and ensure defects
are fixed and tested within the test timeline and report the risks to
management. Estimate the different Test Phases.
. Prepare pre-conditioned data for testing the application. Responsible
for status reports of the team and participate in business meetings.
Report to QA Manager in daily basis to insure him that that all the
testing process and procedure are on the right track.
Environment: Unix, Windows 2000, MS SQL Server, ASP .NET, HTML and XML, MS
Visio, Rational Team Test and PVCS
NEBF, Rockville, MD
02/2002- 02/2003
QA Tester
The National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) was established as a result of
an agreement between the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
(IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) in 1946
to provide workers in the electrical construction industry with a
retirement plan. The National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) is a multi-
employer, defined benefit pension plan that provides retirement benefits
and related benefits to employees in the electrical industry. Participants
accumulate credit in NEBF based upon their years of Covered Employment.
Qualifications for benefits and the amount of those benefits are based upon
a Participant's years of service with Covered Employers, age at retirement,
type of benefit selected and the pension rate at time of retirement.
Responsible:
. Analyzing System specifications and developing detailed system test
plans, including test procedures and test cases
. Performed QA functional/ GUI Test during testing stages and
coordinating with Development team.
. Performed build verification, system, functionality, regression and
integration test
. Reporting and documenting the bug using through PVCS Tracker
. Performed the Regression test when new build is available
. Reports all the activities are performed during the week to the Team
Lead.
. Written test cases and performed Testing like Positive Testing and
Negative Testing and Regression Testing.
Environment: Windows 2000, MS SQL Server, VB Scripting, ASP .NET, HTML and
XML, Rational Team Test and PVCS Tracker
EDUCATION:
. B.S. from University of Chittagong, 1994
. Productivity Management training,Keane Inc, June 2002
. TeamTest Training, Real Time Technology Solutions,02/25/2000
. Delegation & Time Management Training, Keane Inc, June 2002
. Management and Effective Communication workshop, Lasco Group, 2000
. QTP Training by Lasco Group, NY, 2002
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