Seema Khincha ***, ***th Ave SE,
Sammamish WA ***74
*******@*****.***
Objective
To take up challenging position as a professional software tester which
requires intellect, and creativity, and helps me develop a career in the
field.
Summary
. 5 years experience as a software tester.
. Familiar with test automation using c# and python,developing test
cases, performing manual testing, and regression, performance and
stress testing
. Familiar with unit testing
. Done extensive back end testing.
. Strong scripting knowledge of JavaScript
. Strong coding skills in c#
. Proficient in client/server, web, database, and object oriented
applications
. Given presentations on quality policies, bug reporting, status
reports etc.
. Excellent problem solving skills
. Strong verbal and written communication skills
. Good team player and excellent leadership skills, and determination
to excel.
. Familiar with WinRunner,Load runner and Test director.
. Worked in a SCRUM environment.
Languages and Technologies: Python, C #, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, C++, Java,
DHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, VBScript, Flash, Servlets, Tomcat, NUnit,
Windows Scripting
Databases: SQL server including Yukon, SQL server reporting services,
Oracle, Access
Tools and Apps:Symbiotest,Source Depot, Visual Source Safe Product Studio,
WTT (Test mgmt tool), NAnt Test Architect, Magellan,Magen,Sleuth,Outlook,
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, FrontPage, Project, Photoshop,Archon,Total control
server(Reimaging tool),Ghost runner etc.
Operating Systems: Windows 2003 Server, XP, 2000, NT, MSDOS and Linux, Unix
Professional Experience
Photoworks Inc, Seattle (contracting through Icon Aug'08 - Nov '08
Resource group)
Software Engineer in Test
Working on Photoworks website www.photoworks.com. My work consisited of
manual testing as well as working on web automation, finding bugs,
regressiong testing etc. For automation I used a web based automation tool
called Symbiotest to automate all of the BVts. Used PerfMon to measure
performance and analyse test result data while running these cases. Did
extensive test planning while working in a SCRUM environment.
Google Inc, Kirkland (contracting through IT Feb'07 - Feb, 08
Ascent)
Software Engineer in Test
Working in the Google Pack team and Omaha. Involved in the Omaha project
since inception and my work consists of all aspects of the test lifecycle
to ensure desired quality level in the product: reviewing specs, working
closely with dev to drive issues to resolution, review test specs, manual
and ad-hoc testing, automating test cases using python scripting language
reporting bugs and verifying fixes. Verifiying performance and test data
of the google pack website using perfmon . Work was very fast paced and
required switching to new testing stratergies almost every day.
Microsoft Corporation contracting through Volt) Oct '06 - Feb'07
Software Test Engineer (Level 4- senior), Windows Live One Care team
Windows Live One Care is a antivirus and anitmalware product of Microsoft.
It ensures your PC is up-to-date with the most recent security and other
updates that are required for the smooth functioning of the PC.
I owned a feature (Firewall and Antimalware) and was responsible for UI
testing ...this involves end to end user scenarios. My work consisted of
all aspects of the test lifecycle to ensure desired quality level in the
product: reviewing specs, working closely with dev and PM to drive issues
to resolution, create and review test specs, manual and ad-hoc testing,
automating test cases, doing back end testing,reporting bugs and verifying
fixes, and performing regression, performance and stress testing. Back end
testing involves verifying the database and running some stored procedures
and queries.Technologies working on ASP.net, C#, SQL server.
SAFLINK Corporation contracting through Volt) May '06 - Aug '06
Software Test Engineer (Level 4- senior), miValet
miValet (managed information) - SAFLINK has created a powerful integration
of secure log-on and subsequent recurring needs for connectivity,
consistent, productive work-flow gains and broadened access to information
.
miValet is a software in a USB device that synchronizes your files and
keeps them up-to-date where ever you are. So you can get access to your
files from practically any where with the access agent.
This was a SCRUM environment. I was responsible for the complete UI testing
and the user experience...this involved end to end user scenarios . My work
consisted of all aspects of the test lifecycle to ensure desired quality
level in the product: reviewing specs, working closely with dev and PM to
drive issues to resolution, create and review test specs, manual and ad-hoc
testing, automating test cases, reporting bugs and verifying fixes, and
performing regression, performance and stress testing. Back end testing
involved verifying the correct information upon registering the user,
running queries to check that. Technologies working on ASP.net, Bugzilla,
Test Case management, SQL server for back end testing
Microsoft Corporation (contracting through Volt) April '04 -May '06
Software Test Engineer (Level 4 -Senior), Project Max
Project Max is a next generation user experience from Microsoft. Max is
built on the next-generation WinFX Runtime Components technology that will
drive the development of Windows Vista applications. Today Max lets you
make lists of your photos and turn them into beautiful slide shows to share
with your family and friends.For more information related to the project
check out http://www.microsoft.com/max
I was working on the M6 and M7 release versions of Max which has a brand
new feature of reading news.I am responsible for the complete UI testing
and the user experience...this involved end to end user scenarios including
testing of perf and code coverage. I also did UI automation using C#. My
work consisted of all aspects of the test lifecycle to ensure desired
quality level in the product: reviewing specs, working closely with dev and
PM to drive issues to resolution, create and review test specs, manual and
ad-hoc testing, back end verification testing, automating test cases,
reporting bugs and verifying fixes, and performing regression, performance
and stress testing.Back end testing involved creating a mock up server to
test the front end with corrupt HTML and distorted news.Also verifying the
users accout information. Technologies working on C#, ASP.net, WTT(Windows
Test Technologies), SQL server,Magellan,Magen,Sleuth, Archon etc.
Automation is built using MITA and MOMA object models.
Software Test Engineer (Level 3 - Senior), MSN Supportability
MSN Supportability is responsible for the support portal used for MSN. I
was responsible for the billing and accounts features. My work consisted of
all aspects of the test lifecycle to ensure desired quality level in the
product: reviewing specs, working closely with dev and PM to drive issues
to resolution, create and review test specs, back end testing,manual and ad-
hoc testing, automating test cases, reporting bugs and verifying fixes, and
performing regression, performance and stress testing.Back end testing here
involved verifying all of the MSN support details including the customer's
billing details.All of this was in a SQL server so it involved running and
writing stored procedures and queries.Technologies working on C#, ASP.net,
XML, SQL, WTT, Test Architect, NUnit, NAnt and some windows scripting.
Software Test Engineer (Level 2), Xbox/Games Essentials Team
Worked on Asset Studio which is an asset management tool for game
development. I was responsible for features across the product. My work
consisted of reviewing and writing test plans, developing test cases,
developing and managing test reports (SQL reporting services), logging and
reproducing bugs, and managing the overall QA process. I got ramped up on
various Microsoft tools such as Product Studio, Source Depot, and Test
Studio. Also used C# and ASP.net
Safeco Insurance Company, Redmond, WA Jan '04 - March '04
Document Imaging Coordinator
Worked in the Claims department where I was responsible for processing
incoming documents and claims.
Phoenix Global Solutions, Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, May 2000 - April '02
India
Analyst Programmer
Phoenix is a software consulting company with headquarters in Hartford, CT,
developing projects for clients across the world.
Started my software career, and worked on a variety of Web projects: the
Phoenix web site (www.pgsolutions.com), an Insurance project called
Underwriting Manual Web Application for a UK-based client, an Internet
application called "Virtual Pets", and a project called PHL-Customization
Performance Plus (a distributed channel management technology for
consulting services). In the context of these projects, I worked on both
front-end development using HTML, JavaScript, Flash, and on back-end
development using Apache, Tomcat-Jakarta, JSP and servlets, Oracle 8i and
Red Hat Linux. I was involved in design, development, testing and
maintenance phases.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management (1998, 1st Rank in University)
Sri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College, Bangalore, India
Professional Certification and Other Interests
Web Page Designing Course at University of California, Santa Cruz
Diploma in Network-Centered Computing Curriculum from NIIT, Bangalore,
India
Sun Certified Java Programmer
Senior Diploma in Music (Hindustani Classical- Violin)
Blackbelt holder in Martial Arts (Ninjitsu)
General
US citizen
References available upon request