Manager Project
Resume:
Saritha Karre
Email Id: abl710@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
A Software Engineer over 6 years of experience in Information
Technology with Software Quality Assurance Profession.
. Involved in QA Life Cycle that includes Requirement Analysis, Test
Planning, Design, Development, Execution and Reporting of the entire
QA Process and Documentation of Test Plans, Test Cases, Test
Procedures, Test Scripts and Test Results for various Client Server
and Web Based applications
. Well versed with Project Life Cycle (SDLC & STLC)
. Involved in creation and implementation of Test Plan and Test Strategy
Document outlining the scope, objectives, timeline and focus of
software testing effort.
. Extensive experience with a complete QA cycle from Requirement
Analysis till Production deployment support
. Extensive experience in Smoke, Functional, Integration, System, UAT,
Regression, GUI and Database Testing
. Experience working in an Onshore/Offshore environment.
. Experience in design and execution of test cases in UNIX and Windows
platforms
. Good Exposure in Unix Commands
. Hands on experience in performing automation testing using Winrunner
and QTP
. Extensive hands on experience in defect tracking tools like Rational
Tools like ClearQuest, Rational Test Manager, ReqPro, Silk Central
Test Manager, Quality Center, TestDirector
. Excellent in performing Database Testing by executing SQL and PL/SQL
queries
. Extensive experience in writing SQL statements, Complex joins, Sub-
queries, Functions and Triggers
. Well versed with MS Office, Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
. Experience in using version control tools like Visual Source Safe and
ClearCase
. Hands on experience in various testing methodologies such as Agile
(Scrum), Vmodel and Water Fall Model
. Extensive experience in processing HL7 messages using Dahlia, JCAPS
and Ensemble Interfaces
. Proficient in preparation and evaluation of documents for accuracy and
completeness
. Proven experience satisfying the needs of internal and external
clients
. Excellent time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously
. Excellent analytical and logical skills and capable of learning new
tools and technologies
. Versatile team player with good communication and interpersonal skill.
. Experience in CMM-I level methodologies & best practices
Technical skills
Languages : C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, ASP, VB.Net, ASP.Net, HTML,
DHTML, XML,
SQL, PL/SQL
Testing Tools : WinRunner, TestPartner
Defect Trackers : ClearQuest, Rational Test Manager, ReqPro, Silk
Central Manager, Test Director,
Quality Center, Starbase,
Quickbase, Teamtrack
Development Tools : Visual Studio .NET, Visual Studio 6.0 and
Java JDK
Operating System : Windows95/98/2000/NT, Sun Solaris, HP-UNIX and MS-
DOS
RDBMS : Oracle, SQL Server, MS Access, IBM DB2
Education: Master in Computer Applications (MCA), India
Certification: Certified in ISTQB (International Software Testing
Qualification Board)
Experience:
Assurant Solutions Inc, Miami, FL
Feb'10-Till Current
QA Analyst
Project Description: The Claims Vision (MAX) project was initiated to
create a claims/activations process that would revolutionize the way
Assurant Solutions is currently look at & pay claims, thereby
differentiating Assurant Solutions in the debt protection marketplace. To
realize the vision, it was determined that a new system would be built for
handling claims/activations from Origination through to Settlement
The aim of this project is to develop the claims processing system for
Assurant clients. There are two separate Claims Portal interfaces will be
developed. Based on Security Roles and Access Levels, the "Internal Portal"
will be accessed from inside the Assurant firewall by Assurant CSR's and
Examiners as well as Assurant's Clients users. "External Portal" will be
available to Account Holders on the Internet. Both Portals will utilize a
common back-end "Claims Engine" for all data I/O and processing of claims.
The "Claims Engine" will be developed as a Web Service that will also be
used by the IVR and other applications (e.g. CDSWEB) to ensure consistency
between it and the Claims Portals. Claims portal is the interface used by
the Internal, External Clients and External Customers
The major functional areas include internal portal, external portal, rules
engine, ALVS, security, billing, accounting, reporting, mainframe batch,
conversion, support tables, data modeling, IVR, survey, communication etc
Responsibilities:
. Involved in analyzing system specifications, design, development and
execution of test cases for manual testing.
. Worked on multiple functional modules simultaneously (New Customer
Add, Self Registration, Setup & Entitlement, Loss Verification,
Duration, Client Loop, Payment Calculation etc)
. Performed Business Functional, System, GUI, Smoke, Defect Retest and
Full Regression testing.
. Extensive experience in creation of test cases using Rational Test
Manager
. Developed data conditioning criteria for manual testing.
. Extensive experience in test case execution for different sprint
releases using Rational Test Manager and validated the actual results
against the expected results.
. Hands on experience in Agile testing, assisted co-testers in testing
different functionalities across various sprints.
. Experience in generating traceability matrix using ClearQuest,
Rational Test Manager and ReqPro.
. Navigating the UNIX system when executing the commands
. Involved in troubleshooting the issues in UNIX box when testing the
Application
. Presented daily and weekly updates to QA Manager/QA Lead on testing
progress and notify issues if any.
. Developed reusable assets and shared functional expertise with other
testing staff.
. Identified gaps and updated existing test cases according to
application functionality on an ongoing basis.
. Extensive experience in Back-End testing using Oracle SQL to ensure
data consistency on front-end by writing and executing SQL queries and
validation of results.
. Tracking and Reporting defects using ClearQuest
. Actively interacted with co-testers, Developers, Business Analysts,
Project Managers during the course of testing
. Generated weekly test execution reports using Rational Test Manager
. Evaluate and Report overall testing progress to QA Lead on an ongoing
basis.
. Coordinated and assisted offshore team on day to day testing
activities
. Participated in Daily/Weekly Status Meeting with testing staff headed
by QA Manager/ QA Lead
. Point of contact for building and maintaining CV QA Query Library (SQL
Queries)
. Point of contact for Publishing module (800 test cases)
. Prepared Test Plan & Test Estimations on Publishing module
. Excellent domain knowledge in Debt Insurance
Environment: Visual Studio 2008, .Net Framework 3.5, C#.Net, ASP.Net,
Oracle 10g, Team Foundation Server (TFS), AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, Web
Service, Agile Methodologies, Fa ade Pattern, Microsoft Enterprise Library,
IBM DB2, Oracle SQL Server, UNIX, Web Services. Rational ReqPro, Test
Manager & Clear Quest
MEDPLUS (QUEST Diagnostics Inc), Cincinnati, OH
Mar'09-Jan'10
QA Consultant
Project Description: MedPlus is a healthcare information technology
subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, is a leading software
developer and integrator of clinical connectivity and healthcare
information exchange solutions that foster better patient care and improve
business performance for healthcare institutions, physicians and patients.
MedPlus acquired FirstGateways, a health information exchange system
comprised of innovative technologies that enable healthcare providers to
access and manage a range of patient data at the point of care.
MedPlus is providing HIE infrastructure for British Columbia (BC, Canada),
New York Clinical Information Exchange (NYCLIX, Inc), Long Beach Network
for Health (LBNH) in Southern California, and New Mexico Health Information
Collaborative (NMHIC), Health Information Exchange of New York (HIXNY),
Methodist Hospital of Southern California (MHSC) & University Hospitals
Health System (UHHS) Cleveland, OH
Responsibilities:
. Involved in analyzing system specifications, design, development and
execution of test cases for manual testing.
. Worked on multiple clinical portals simultaneously (LBNH, NYCLIX,
NMHIC, HIXNY, METHODIST, UHHS & DC)
. Performed Business Functional, System, GUI, Smoke, Sanity, Mini-
Regression and Full Regression testing.
. Extensive experience in creation of test cases using Silk Central Test
Manager
. Developed data conditioning criteria for manual testing.
. Extensive experience in test case execution for different releases
using Silk Manual Test Client by uploading test execution set from
Silk Test Manager and validated the actual results against the
expected results.
. Extensive experience processing HL7 messages for exchange of
information between applications like Demographics, inpatient and
emergency episode details, outpatient scheduling, Medications,
Pathology/radiology orders and results, prescribing/dispensing and
more.
. Developed HL7 messages with own set of input data to upload onto the
application through Dahlia, JCAPS and Ensemble Interfaces and
validated uploaded data on UI, Database and CDS.
. Hands on experience in Agile scrum testing, assisted Sr. QA Analyst's
in testing different functionalities across various sprints.
. Presented daily and weekly updates to QA Manager/Sr.QA Analyst on
testing progress and notify issues if any.
. Developed reusable assets and shared functional expertise with other
testing staff.
. Identified gaps and updated existing test cases according to
application functionality on an ongoing basis.
. Extensive experience in Back-End testing using SQL Server and Toad to
ensure data consistency on front-end by writing and executing SQL
queries.
. Tracking and Reporting defects using Silk Central.
. Actively interacted with co-testers, Developers, Business Analysts,
Project Managers during the course of testing
Environment: Java, J2EE, Apache, JBoss, Symphonia, 7Edit(HL7 Message
Editor), Dahlia, JCAPS & Ensemble Interfaces, SQLServer 2005, Toad for SQL
Server 4.1, Silk Central Test Manager 2008, Silk Manual Test Client 2008
21st Century Insurance, Wilmington, DE
Aug'07-Feb'09
QA Analyst
Project Description: Personal Lines Claims System (PLCS)
Personal Lines Claims System (PLCS) is to provide an online and efficient
claim system. The main objective is to shorten claim adjudication process,
render quality Customer Service and help in more accurate claim
settlements. It will provide the adjuster with necessary tool to obtain
consistent information and help in getting all relevant data pertaining to
a claim quickly and efficiently. The availability of a workflow process
aids the user towards relevant business process. It will ease the file
documentation, review process and audit process.
PLCS has Loss Intake, Investigation, Claim Services, Financials, Dairy and
Notes, Salvage and Subrogation, Litigation, Letters and Correspondence,
Security and reports as its modules.
Responsibilities:
. Involved in analyzing system specifications, design, development and
execution of test plans and test cases for Manual and Automated
testing
. Involved in creation and implementation of Test Plan and Test Strategy
Document outlining the scope, objectives, timeline and focus of
software testing effort for functional, regression, user acceptance
and stress testing.
. Reviewed Business/System Requirements document with the Business and
Development teams to understand the architecture and functionality of
the application.
. Facilitated User Acceptance Testing in coordination with Business
Analysts and End Users.
. Developed Test Cases for Integration, System and User Acceptance
Testing as per standard Test Script Template
. Created & executed Test Scripts & GUI Maps in Quick Test Pro during
Regression Testing
. Enhancing of scripts in expert view in QTP
. Validated the Test scripts for positive and Negative conditions
. Uploaded the individual scripts in to concerned Library files
. Involved in cross validation of the scripts
. Extensive experience using Quality Center as the defect-tracking tool
to report application defects and enhancement requests.
. Prepared Test data for interpreting the Positive/Negative/Regression
results
. Proficient in writing SQL queries to access data from the database
tables and validation of results.
. Coordinated and assisted offshore team on day to day testing
activities
. Participated in Daily/Weekly Issue Meeting with testing staff headed
by QA Lead
. Evaluate and Report overall testing progress to QA Lead on an ongoing
basis.
. Interacted with cross-functional teams and efficiently handled
multiple tasks at various stages of testing life cycle.
. Developed and enhanced reusable assets and shared functional expertise
with testing staff
. Involved in detailed discussions with developers, Business analysts to
resolve issues pertaining to test environment, defects, availability
of application etc
. Actively interacted with testers, Business Analysts, Developers,
Project Managers and End Users during the course of testing.
. Involved in preparing documentation on QA Status Report, QA Summary
Report and Issues Report.
. Involved in conducting 'Issue log meetings' and status review meetings
and provided quality assurance feedback throughout the project life
cycle
. Executed regression automation scripts using QTP on quarterly/adhoc
basis against all PLCS releases.
. Performed Sanity Testing after Production Deployment in Production
environment
. Performed Root Cause Analysis of Post Production defects for various
versions/releases of the application and updated Defect Management
Metrics to QA Lead.
. Assisted QA Lead in developing Release Notes and User Manual for the
end users
. Assisted in Post Production support such as End User support, trouble-
shooting problems and training end users on different PLCS
functionalities/interfaces etc
Environment: Java 1.4.x, JSP, ASP, JavaScript, XML, Oracle 9.x, QTP 8.2,
Quality Center 9.x, Visual Basic 6.x, WebSphere 4.x/5.x, SunOne WebServer
6.x, SiteMinder5.0, Windows 2000/NT
LogicaCMG, India
ATLAS (AON Technical Ledger Accounting System)
Aug'05-Apr'07
IT Consultant
Project Description: AON is an Insurance broker between the Client and
Underwriter. It takes care of paying premium paid by the client to the
underwriter, earns the brokerage and paying claim amount paid by the
underwriter to the client. Provide a user friendly, single system to
perform all the Technical Accounts related functionality and has
revolutionized the way insurance transactions are accounted, settled and
reconciled. AON takes care of two kinds of business i.e. Insurance (Retail)
and Re-insurance. The accounts department in AON primarily uses Atlas
application. Accounts department is both retail and reinsurance business
use Atlas as their accounting package. ATLAS replaced Technical Accounts
System for back office operations.
Atlas responsible for:
Maintenance of Receivable and Payable ledgers.
Collecting and making of payments to and from clients and underwriters.
Generation and dispatch of statements to clients and underwriters.
Reconciliation of transactions based on client and underwriter agreement of
statements.
Chasing of outstanding and overdue amounts from clients and underwriters.
Maintenance of the cashbooks and monthly bank statement reconciliation.
Tracking and monitoring of receipts and payments.
Responsibilities:
. Involved in analyzing system specifications, design, development and
execution of test plans and test cases for manual testing.
. Reviewed Business Requirements document with the business and
development teams to understand the architecture and functionality of
the application.
. Involved in preparation of Estimations in Work break down flow.
. Created test data for manual testing
. Created test scripts for all online leasing testing and classified
sections for manual testing.
. Performed business Functionality testing, System testing and GUI
testing.
. Extensive experience executing test cases against different releases
and validated the actual results against the expected results.
. Proficient in writing SQL queries to access data from the database
tables and crosscheck the results.
. Documented bugs, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies
in application functions, outputs, and content
. Tracking and Reporting defects using ClearQuest.
. Involved in production support for the application.
Environment: N-Tier Client/Server architecture, VB.Net, Windows 95/98/NT,
MTS, DCOM Middleware, Oracle 9i, MQ Series, Seagate Crystal Reports, XML,
ClearQuest
Indenture Technologies, India
Jul'04-Jun'05
Software Test Engineer
Project Description: The product BANK CARE has been designed to suit the
retail operations of a bank. It provides complete, comprehensive,
integrated solution to Banks. Integration of all modules like deposits,
loans, clearing, general ledger, DD/Bills, signature/Photo verification,
head office solution. Provision for backdated reports, Batch concept for
general ledger transfer entry. Flex deposit scheme where a/c holder can
have more than one deposit in a single a/c and facility for partial
withdrawal. Auto generation of daily report at the time of day end and a
single click procedure for day end/day begin. Officer Wise/GL wise limit
parameter for voucher authorization.
Responsibilities:
. Involved in all phases of testing life cycle (analysis, design and
execution)
. Participated in review of application designs, business and functional
requirements
. Analyzed system requirements, developed & executed detailed Test
cases, Test data, TSL scripts for testing the functionality, GUI,
security, and usability of the Join Process
. Responsible for Integration, Front-end and Backend testing.
. Created Batch tests verified test results and reported defects using
Test Director.
. Hands on experience writing and executing test cases manually.
. Hands on experience developing automated scripts using WinRunner for
regression testing.
. Compiled modules and test scripts using Winrunner to execute test
cases for different tests.
. Developed GUI map through Rapid test script wizard using Win Runner to
test the functionality of the Application under Test (AUT)
. Involved in Functional and Regression testing.
. Involved in detailed discussions with developers to resolve the
technical issues.
. Reported overall progress to the Project Management on a periodic
basis
. Identified and defined scope for Integration, Interface & System
Testing.
. Involved in Development of Flowcharts and preparation of Process
matrices.
. Performed Back-End testing to ensure data consistency on front-end by
writing and executing SQL queries on the database.
Environment: WinRunner 8.2,Test Director 5.0, WindowsXP, ASP, ASP.Net, C++,
SQL Server 2000,JavaScript, Seibel, JCL, TSO, COBOL, MVS, Java, Web Logic,
XML, UML, HTML, DHTML, UNIX, Datacom Server, MS Access
Indenture Technologies, India
Feb'03-Jun'04
Software Test Engineer
Project Description: HCS is basically an Intranet application. The aim of
this system is to provide the latest information and update the services
throughout the network in the various departments existing in hospital
premises. This Hospital consists of more than 500 employees providing
almost all the services which are necessary for the in and out patients.
This project manages all the aspects of the data management in a Hospital
including billing. The objective of this Intranet application is to help
the Hospital employees to keep track of Hospital database, which included
Doctors, Patient information and customer's details throughout an Intranet.
Responsibilities:
1. Conducted distributed and multi-user testing.
1. Attended Change Request meetings to document changes and implemented
procedures to test changes.
2. Experience writing test cases and test scripts for functionality
testing.
3. Closely worked with developers and System Engineers to nail down the
technical problems.
4. Responsible for creation and maintenance of Test Director
Repository, Creation and Customization of TD Projects.
5. Tested Application in Development, Staging, and Production
Environments.
6. Prepared and authored various user level, system level documents.
7. Participated in project meetings, QA status meetings and release
meetings.
8. Completed assigned tasks and delivered all test artifacts on
schedule.
Environment: HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, FrontPage 98, ASP 2.0,
Visual InterDev, COM, MTS, T-SQL, Test Director5.0, SQL Server6.5, Windows
95/NT.
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