Nadim Hussain

Alexandria, Virginia

Contact # 240-***-**** (Mobile)

Email: ac1bpg@r.postjobfree.com

Status: United States Citizen

OBJECTIVE:

* ***** ** ***** ** experience in Quality Assurance with Bachelor in Computer Information Systems and diversified experience in Automated, Manual, Functional, Performance testing of Web and Client/Server applications on UNIX/Windows environment to secure a position of Software Test Engineer/ Quality Assurance Analyst.

SUMMARY:

•Experience in defining detailed application software test plans, including organization, participants, schedule, test and application coverage scope.

•Experience in direct Agile/SCRUM test concepts, methodologies and practices.

•Experience in gathering and defining functional and user interface requirements for software applications.

•Created, edited, and updated Test Plans and Test Case documents on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat PDF.

•Strong analytical experience in developing detailed business level test scenarios and individual test events and scripts based on functional and business requirements.

•Experience in developing detailed design level test scenarios and individual test events and scripts based on multiple user groups and detailed user interface design requirements.

•Experience in developing, reviewing and managing requirements traceability (requirements, application components, test cases, test case execution results).

•Experience in defining and executing test data acquisition, including production data set selection and extraction and test data generation, as well as manual data preparation.

•Experience in CMMI level 3 software development environment.

•Performed Accessibility Testing/Section 508 Compliance using JAWS.

•Strong Experience in automated software testing tools, including Regression/functional testing, user interface design testing, Performance, stress and load testing.

•Experience in developing and executing SQL queries in an Oracle environment to confirm database operations performed by software applications using Oracle 9g, 10g, 11g.

•Used TOAD to check SQL queries for optimal performance and scalability under real-time workloads.

•Ability to triage software defects providing development staff with adequate information for remediation.

•Experience Ability to adjust priorities to multiple demands and unanticipated events as well as adjust decisions and actions to new information.

•Experience Ability to be flexible in response to changing circumstances or conditions.

•Experience with planning, implementing, and testing mission critical information systems employing Web Services and built on Internet architecture principles.

•Possess strong listening, verbal, attention to detail, and written communication skills.

SKILLS:

Testing Tools

HP LoadRunner, HP Quality Center, ALM, Quick Test Professional (QTP), UFT, Test Director, TOAD, PVCs Tracker, JIRA, NUnit, SOAP UI, IBM Rational Robot, ClearCase, ClearQuest, JAWS, AccVerify, WebInspect, BugZilla, BMC Remedy, RALLY, Trello.

Languages

Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java, J2EE, PL/SQL, HTML, Macromedia Dream weaver, VB Script, VB.NET, XML.

Operating Systems

UNIX, Linux, MS DOS, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 95, Windows 7

Database

MS SQL Server 2005/2008, Oracle10g, 11g, 9i, MS Access

Microsoft Tools

MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, MS Works, and Outlook, MS Visio, Microsoft Lync, SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook Express.

Application Server

Web Logic, IIS, Apache, JBOSS.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

United States Census Bureau

Suitland, MD

Job Title: QA Test Engineer November 2016 to Present

Responsibilities:

Provide direction for the successful completion of development test programs, and to ensure compliance to contractual test requirements through development and support of processes, plans and procedures.

•Working with Enterprise Testing Service Branch (ETSB) team to test on 2020 US Census Decennial project.

•Develop, manage, and execute all phases of quality assurance testing.

•Participated in high level design sessions.

•Design / implement processes for QA.

•Participated in the QA activities for various releases in the Project.

•Responsibilities included Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, 508 Testing, Interface Testing, End-to-End Testing, and Database Testing.

•Performed System and Integration Testing.

•Drafted test cases based on Functional Specifications and System Specifications.

•Developed test plan and test cases for different modules.

•Prepare and revise Test Plans and analyze integration system impacts with new builds.

•Involved in Manual Testing of the application for Negative and Positive scenarios.

•Executed test cases manually logged defects using ALM.

•508 Cross-Browser Testing using JAWS 18 screen reader. Tracked defects and

•Mentored the team members with business functionality and worked with client to improve processes for progression into automation testing.

•Performed the Regression Testing to make sure that the bug has been fixed and the application was running properly.

•Extensively involved in executing, analyzing and verifying test results and worked with developers to resolve issues.

•Prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to establish traceability between requirements and test cases.

•Modified and maintained test cases due to changes in the requirements.

•Analysis of product requirements to produce test requirements, and development and execution of functional/system test plans in a multi-tiered environment.

•Developed detailed test plans and results artifacts for client delivery as well as identified and created test cases and test scripts that mapped to the appropriate requirements and design specifications.

•Use Trello software for Project Management/organization and Team collaboration.

•Collect, analyze, and document functional, business, and technical requirements and transferring the same knowledge to development teams.

•Evaluate data collected through task analysis, business process survey and workshops.

•Preparing accurate and detailed requirement specifications documents, user interface guides, and functional specification documents.

•Communicate effectively with external clients and internal teams to deliver product's functional requirements (i.e. screen, interface, and GUI Designs).

•Document the acquired results of analysis and workflows, and obtain sign-off from the appropriate client.

•Determine issues in service and software by coordinating with the groups within the business unit who test, validate, and evaluate new applications and functions.

•End to end, functional testing concepts.

•Write and execute test plans and test cases.

•Troubleshooting and debugging of software and applications under test.

•Database concepts and integration across computing platforms.

Environment: Windows 8, IE9, Chrome, Java, Java Script, HTML, MYSQL Server, UFT/QTP, SoapUI, ALM, Trello, JAWS, HP Performance Center/LoadRunner, Unix/Linux, Windows, Oracle, Cloudbees, SOASTA, JMeter, Perfect, APPDynamics and Jenkins.

Intersect Digital

Ann Arbor, MI

Job Title: QA Tester March 2016 to Present

Responsibilities:

Work 100% remotely.

•QA Testing on Web Banners for Agency.

•Design / implement processes for QA.

•Work with Project Managers to execute testing, analysis and process management to identify issues/risks.

•Analyzed the business requirements and involve in the review discussions.

•Participated in high level design sessions.

•Participated in the QA activities for various releases in the Project.

•Respond to situations quickly while maintaining adherence to best practices.

•Performed System and Integration Testing.

•UI Testing and Validation.

•Drafted test cases based on Functional Specifications and System Specifications.

•Prepare and revise Test Plans and analyze integration system impacts with new builds.

•Involved in Manual Testing of the application for Negative and Positive scenarios.

•Work closely with Developers to understand Product Architecture and work on identifying, designing and enhancing existing test frameworks.

•Build, maintain, and extend Regression testing.

•Cross-Browser Testing on Multiple Devices

•Extensively involved in executing, analyzing and verifying test results and worked with developers to resolve issues.

•Prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to establish traceability between requirements and test cases.

•Modified and maintained Test Cases due to changes in the requirements.

•Ensure Defects are logged correctly and tracked until closure

•Participate in status meetings and general team meetings for collaboration.

Environment: Windows 7, Windows 8, IE9, Chrome, Firefox, Android, iOS, Java, Java Script, HTML, UNIX, MYSQL, Oracle 10g, Web Logic, MYSQL Server, Visual Basic, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator.

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Alexandria, VA

Job Title: Senior Software Test Engineer October 2013 to May 2015

Responsibilities:

Work 100% remotely through virtual machine to support client’s Independent Verification and Validation effort for legacy, new software applications and Automated Information Systems.

•Analyzed the business requirements and involve in the review discussions.

•Participated in high level design sessions.

•Participated in the QA activities for various releases in the Project.

•Performed System and Integration Testing.

•Drafted test cases based on Functional Specifications and System Specifications.

•Prepare and revise Test Plans and analyze integration system impacts with new builds.

•Involved in Manual Testing of the application for Negative and Positive scenarios.

•Mentored the team members with business functionality and worked with client to improve processes for progression into automation testing.

•Performed the Regression Testing to make sure that the bug has been fixed and the application was running properly.

•Extensively involved in executing, analyzing and verifying test results and worked with developers to resolve issues.

•Master Object Repository is maintained in the central repository and changes are made to it for every version.

•Wrote SQL statements to extract Data and verified the output Data of the reports.

•Prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to establish traceability between requirements and test cases.

•Modified and maintained test cases due to changes in the requirements.

•Detected, reported and classified bugs in ClearQuest for defect tracking.

•Use RALLY for documentation, previous user stories, and project management.

•Use Rational Quality Manager to upload Test Cases and related documentation for team communication and collaboration.

•Used ClearCase for configuration management and ClearQuest for change management and defect tracking.

•Conducted internal and external reviews as well as formal walkthroughs, and participated in status meetings.

Environment: Windows 7, Citrix Server, Java, Java Script, HTML, UNIX, MYSQL, Oracle 10g, Web Logic, IBM Rational Robot, RALLY, MYSQL Server, Visual Basic, SOAP UI, ClearCase, and ClearQuest, VM WARE.

Discovery Communications Inc.

Silver Spring, Maryland

Job Title: Senior QA Analyst August 2012 to July 2013

Responsibilities:

•Developed test plan and test cases for different modules on accessible Adobe Acrobat PDF files for all team members to view and provide feedback and/or edits.

•Executed test cases manually logged defects using HP Quality Center.

•Responsibilities included Manual GUI Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Interface Testing, End-to-End Testing, Database Testing and User Acceptance Testing.

•Automated the functionality and interface testing of the application using Quick Test Professional (QTP).

•Insert Object Data Verification Check point on Quick Test Professional (QTP) automation testing tools.

•Created Script using QTP 11.

•Debug the script for better test execution.

•Run the Script from the step it debugged from.

•Stored value and properties in Object Repository.

•Verify Back end Data using ODBC after interacted with front-end Automation Test scripts.

•Used QTP for Shared Object repository creation and maintenance, used regular expression, re-usable actions, data table, checkpoints and recovery scenario.

•Using SQL query to extract Data from Back End.

•Validate using Sql query.

•Analyzed requirements and user cases, certified application-specific software performed ambiguity reviews of business requirements and functional specification documents

•Developed and documented effective test procedures, which effectively directed other's work. Lead brainstorming sessions to identify key testing concerns and prevent insufficiently broad testing.

•Imported data from the Database to the Data table and performed Data Driven testing with different Data sets for reports generation module in QTP.

•Created Driver Script using VB Script to execute QTP application automatically and run number of automated scripts simultaneously.

•Verify test approach, validate build stability, test and evaluate, and achieve acceptable mission.

•Worked with executive level management to determine the company’s ongoing and future IT requirements and created strategies to implement those requirements.

•Importing requirements, create test cases, validate requirements with test cases and generate reports using Quality Center

•Manage the testing process, schedule batch tests, log and track defects using Quality Center.

Environment: Windows 7, Citrix Server, Adobe Acrobat, Java, Java Script, HTML, UNIX, SQL Server, Oracle 10g, Web Logic, Quick Test Professional 11, Quality Center, BMC Remedy.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Bachelor of Science in Business, Management, and Economics

Minor: Network System Administration

State University of New York at Empire State College

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

•Available upon request.

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