Quality Assurance Testing
Resume:
ANNA KARPACHEVA
Toronto, ON
**************@*****.**
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a QA Analyst/Automation Analyst position where I can apply my knowledge, professional skills and experience.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS5+ years experience in implementing testing and QA test efforts for Windows and Web applicationsProficient in developing and maintaining libraries of automated test suites for different web applications, including load, stress, and performance testsExperienced in automation script development and automation framework development with various tools and methodologiesUnderstanding of various SDLCs, including Waterfall and Agile and how testing practices change for each SDLCExtensive experience with business requirements & specificationsWorking knowledge of QA documentation, design techniques, testing methodologies and execution stepsSkilled with test reports, managing defects through a defect management life cycle, ability to identify process weaknesses and opportunities for improvementWilling to learn new technologies on a regular basis, both on and off the jobStrong problem solving and troubleshooting skillsGreat communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
TECHNICAL SKILLS Automated Testing Tools: HP QTP 10, HP LoadRunner 11.0, Selenium IDE, IBM RationalDefect Tracking Tools: HP Quality Center 10.0, Jira 5.0Version Control Systems: TortoiseSVN, Microsoft SharePoint ServerMS Tools: MS Office 2007, MS Visual Studio 2010Operation Systems: Windows 2000/XP/NT, Linux (CentOS, Debian)Databases: MS Access, SQL Server 2008, MySQLProgramming/Scripting Languages: VBScript, JavaScript, jQuery
Training on Perl, C, C++, Java, PHP, XMLWeb Development and Design: HTML5, XHTML/HTML, CSC, Adobe CS6 Development Platforms: .NET
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
INDIGO STAR SOFTWARE, Mississauga
Software QA Analyst May 2010 – present
Created and maintained detailed test plans, identified test strategy, specifications, scenarios and test cases for Perl2Exe, IndigoMail, MicroWeb and other applications Prepared test data and test scripts and executed tests for Functional, System, Regression and SIT tests based on business requirements and design specificationsIsolated and reported defects by using Jira defect tracking system, kept track of bugs resolution and validated fixed defectsParticipated in meetings, communicated with Business Analyst and Developers during all stages of SDLC Created knowledge transfer presentations and project status report for Project ManagerInteracted with Developers and Business Analyst to clarify design specifications and to address defect resolutionsConducted user acceptance testing (UAT) for production issues within a simulated environmentPrepared reports on test progress and regression issues
Environment: Windows 7/XP, Linux CentOS/ Debian, AIX 5.1, Solaris 9, HP-UX 11.11, Jira
TESTING SOLUTIONS INC, Toronto
Software Tester Feb 2008 – May 2010
Tested Financial Web application for Federal Student Aid by working closely with Business Analysts and Software Developers to analyze business requirements and identified test requirements Performed Regression Testing in QTP for unchanged functionalityEnhanced Tests in QTP by using synchronization points, checkpoints, regular expressions, parameterization (Data-Driven Testing), output values, recovery scenariosUsed Bitmap checkpoints, standard checkpoints, text checkpoints to insert expected images, warning messages, error messages, regular expressions; used output values to watch variablesPerformed Volume testing to ensure that up to 1000 applications can be created successfullyLoad Performance Stress testing with LoadRunner to create different test scenarios with big number of virtual users connecting to the web server at the same timePerformed Data Driven test with LoadRunner (Parameterizing) to insure that many virtual users can login to your application with different user’s names and passwords at the same timeReported bugs and test status reports via HP Quality CentrePerformed Integration and System testing on assigned componentsVerified database changes through the front end GUI and back end by using SQL queriesUsed SQL Server Management Studio Express Tool to check if all the database queries were executing correctly, data was retrieved and updated correctlyLogged test defects using defect reports, investigated log files, testing issues, risksInteracted with Developers and Business Analysts to clarify design specifications and to address defect resolutionsExecuted Load Performance Stress testing with LoadRunner to create different test scenarios with big number of virtual users connecting to the web server at the same time
Environment: Java Script, MS SQL, HP Quality Center 10.0, QTP 9.2, LoadRunner 9.5, VPN
EURASIA TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC, Uzbekistan
Web Site Developer/Tester Sept 2002 – Apr 2005
Created web sites and managed day-to-day site maintenance. Determined design goals and specifications based on user requirements, marketing input, and comparative researchDesigned, developed and implemented new Web interfaces, graphics and layoutsClient work included project for Siemens and local businesses and organizationsAssisted as resource and problem solver for customers to maximize benefits from web sites and application developmentCreated and maintained detailed test plans, identified test strategy, specifications, scenarios and test cases for of e-commerce web and client-server applicationsTested functionality of Web applications through all stages of Software Development Life CyclePerformed Database functionality testing by developing SQL queriesTested TCP/IP Protocols between Client and Server using a TCP/IP Debug Tool (Interface Testing)
Environment: MS SQL,.NET, Java, MS SharePoint, Visual Studio
EDUCATION
Software Quality Assurance and Testing, Certificate 2011 - 2012
Centennial College, Toronto
Web Development, Certificate 2011 - 2012
George Brown College, Toronto
Master’s Degree in Mathematics 2000 - 2002
National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science 1996 - 2000
National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent
References available upon request
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