SMRUTI VAIDYA
Milpitas, CA *****
Mobile: 408-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/smruti-vaidya-2302a116 SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER
SUMMARY:
Experience in Software testing and quality assurance of web-based and mobile applications
Highly Experienced in Black box testing.
Excellent understanding of Software Development Life Cycle Methodologies (Waterfall and Agile)
Skilled in User-level test automation with Behat-BDD for PHP and Selenium 2.0 WebDriver
Familiar with a variety of testing concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with developing comprehensive QA documentation (Test Cases, Test Plans, Test Matrix) based on the analysis of business requirements and technical specifications
Good knowledge of RDBMS, write SQL queries to validate test results
Ability to deal effectively with multiple tasks, assignments and stressful situations
Strong analytical skill, attention to detail and excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills
Quick starter, Self-learner and a good team player TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Platforms: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, Linux
Mobile Platforms: Windows Phone, iOS, Android OS
Technology: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML
Database: Oracle, MySQL
Test Automation: Behat-BDD for PHP, Selenium Webdriver Web Testing Tools: Firebug, XPath
Bug Tracking: Bugzilla, Jira
Version Control application: SVN, GIT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
05/15-03/17 Software QA Engineer, Stella & Dot LLC, Brisbane, CA
Involved in testing of company’s e-commerce website utilizing black box methodology
Performed compatibility testing with various mobile handsets to ensure that functionality working as expected
Determined test cases for automation. Developed automation with Behat BDD for PHP and Selenium 2.0 WebDriver
Performed GUI, Functionality, Integration, Regression, Interface, Usability, Smoke testing etc.
Involved in development of test documentation – test plans, test cases, test matrices
Worked on Multiple releases on different environments at the same time.
Tested compatibility of software under various Internet Browsers and platforms
Defined and implemented test cases to verify functional requirement specifications
Validated database operations by executing SQL queries and compared actual database with new database partitions to assure there is no data missing.
Identified software defects and interacted with developers to resolve them and provided full support to the Test team using the Jira
Followed closely all QA process and documented QA process guidance wiki.
Participated in Sprint planning meeting for estimation of new stories to be worked on, dividing stories into tasks.
03/14-05/15 Software QA Tester, Genietrack, San Francisco, CA
Tested a mobile application which allows family members to view each other’s real-time locations, communicate live, upload pictures and video and share events in a single family calendar, as well as send weather and traffic alerts
Reviewed application requirements and use cases
Created and executed test cases for the application components (Registration, Messaging, Events)
Performed exploratory testing including functional, compatibility and integration testing
Tested application under different networks and Internet speeds including on 3G,4G/LTE and Wi-Fi
Involved in testing application on different mobile platforms such as iOS and Android devices
Analyzed software failures, reported issues to Bugzilla
Performed Bug verification testing
Performed application compatibility testing using different mobile devices and Android Virtual Device
Participated in project team meetings to discuss testing process, requirements and assignments
01/10–11/12 Research Scientist, University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Designed and implemented engineering solutions in the area of thermal engineering, mechanical design, and heat and flow analysis
Complied research deliverables and assessed technical readiness levels of research projects, presented information to the management to aid direction of research objectives
Utilized numerous instrumentation and robotic equipment for performing different tests and analysis
Extensively used engineering design tools and related software
Prepared reports, presentations, publications, and reviews using MS Office Tools 03/02 – 10/06 Quality Control Engineer, Swiss Glascoat Equipments (P) Ltd., Vallabh Vidyanagar, India
Processed purchase orders, reviewed technical specifications, and issued work-orders. Arranged technical reviews and approved equipment drawings.
Tracked product schedule and oversaw quality activities. EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
2015 Test Automation with Selenium, Portnov Computer School, Los Altos, CA 2014 Mobile Applications Testing, Portnov Computer School, Los Altos, CA 2014 Software Quality Assurance, Portnov Computer School, Los Altos, CA 2010 MS in Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands 2002 B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST