SEJAL PATEL
Iselin, NJ *****
201-***-**** ************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalpatelqa
Summary
Collaborative problem solver with strong analytical and technical skills to ensure products are not just bug free, but well aligned with business vision. Recognized as creative thinker by team members and senior management in delivering highly functional product in timely fashion. Skilled at coordinating and managing resources to successfully drive projects through software development lifecycle (SDLC). Expert in writing comprehensive test plans, Automation test scripts, SQL queries, exploratory, functional, regression and end-to-end testing.
Technical Skills
Languages : VBScript, JAVA, JavaScript, TSL, SQL, XPath Testing Tools : Selenium IDE/ Web Driver/Cucumber/GRID/, UFT/QTP Development Tools : Jenkins, Retrospective, Postman, Source tree, GIT, SumoLogic, New Relic Defect Tracking : Quality Center, JIRA, Bugzilla, TFS, Rally Database : MS Access, MySQL, MS SQL, DB2, Oracle, Mongo DB Operating Systems : Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android
Work Experience
Cox Automotive [April 2015 – Present]
QA Engineer /Lead April 2015 - Present
§ Worked closely with Product Owner, Developers and UX/UI architects on writing features, user stories, and acceptance criteria using Agile/scrum methodologies. Implemented comprehensive test plan and automated test scripts using Selenium.
§ Supported and provided detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans / cases in Rally, early in sprint and accelerating development process.
§ Logged and tracked defects through to closure and interacted with developers, in effectively finding, troubleshooting, resolving issues, and ensuring implemented features met product requirements.
§ Build data driven framework from scratch & Automated regression test cases using Selenium Web Driver using Java and TestNG, which reduced execution time and helped releasing stories more often in production.
§ Involved in updating test scripts using java and executed it through selenium cucumber. Used Gherkin languages to write features and scenarios.
§ Integrated Selenium scripts with Jenkins, which allowed running at desired time. Used Jenkins in building and promoting committed changes by developers.
§ Reported and tracked bugs on JIRA and Rally and interacted with various teams, resolving issues in timely manner.
§ Participated in design and development reviews and provided QA feedback to product development team, that helped meet product customer requirements.
§ Provided top-level technical support for escalated Ad Ops team issues, enhancing results in addressing customer issues.
§ Trained and coached new employees in application features and processes, improving knowledge base and individual and team effectiveness.
§ Hosted and participated in QA community of practice (CoP) meetings, sharing knowledge, introducing new content areas and useful information for other QAs.
§ Acted as product owner/scrum master, assisting with requirements and stories and monitoring progress that supported product development. ADP Inc. [March 2014 – April 2015]
Senior QA Automation Analyst March 2014 – April 2015
§ Analyzed user stories to develop test strategies and test plans as part of sprint planning.
§ Executed and evaluated manual or automated test cases and reported test results.
§ Reported and tracked defect and test cases in TFS and Rally.
§ Worked with developers on root cause analysis of defects and verification for resolution.
§ Developed proof of concepts and design documentation for automation solutions, and designed and prepared testing approaches, which met customization requirements using latest Unified functional testing (UFT) framework and considering performance, stability and security parameters.
§ Developed automation framework and keyword-driven framework for regression test suits, using automation tools like Selenium, UFT with Java and VB scripting.
§ Worked with onsite & offshore teams in setting priorities and removing roadblocks for sufficient release coverage. Assessed status, ensuring quality and timely release. Certified releases and provided customer support.
Hertz Corporation [Nov 2013 – March 2014]
Senior QA Automation Analyst Nov 2013 – March 2014
§ Analyzed user stories, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
§ Developed detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
§ Coordinated with Offshore and Onsite teams to ensure the development of a comprehensive test artifact, test estimation & planning.
§ Designed, developed and executed automation scripts using Quick Test Pro (QTP) & Selenium.
§ Tracked status of reported issues, verified and closed resolved work items
§ Performed regression & exploratory testing when bugs are resolved
§ Developed and applied testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
§ Liaison with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
Meijer Inc. March 2012- Nov 2013
QA Lead Dec 2012 – Nov 2013
§ Worked on implementing Agile Methodology and worked in an Agile environment towards improving the product
§ Led 2 teams of testers (manual, automated testing; local and remote testers) in Agile environment
§ Designed and Developed Test plan based on User Stories.
§ Worked with the testers of the assigned teams to ensure that adequate test coverage exists for new product features
§ Worked with Product Management, Customer Teams, Developers and Architects to determine and identify test scenarios
§ Involved in understanding the Business model, working as a liaison with the business team and the technical team
§ Managed development of specifications to create and execute detailed test plans and verify bug fixes
§ Configured test environment and created strategy for product development and certification, scheduled automated/manual tests and built results documentation and tracking systems updates.
§ Developed SQL queries for databases and backend testing
§ Used Team Foundation Server (TFS) for reporting, and tracking bugs, and providing updates on resolved bugs
§ Followed Agile/Scrum Methodologies for all of the project activities.
§ Worked with customer teams to determine client issues when escalated to Software Engineering
Senior QA Analyst March 2012 – Nov 2012
§ Analyzed the Business Requirements Document, created the test plan and prepared detailed test cases for new Functionality
§ Worked with all Business Client, Developers, Business Analysts, Offshore and Onshore teams from both technical and business perspectives.
§ Developed automation test scripts using Quick Test Professional (QTP).
§ Performed Functional, System Integration, User Acceptance (UAT), Regression Testing.
§ Wrote SQL validation scripts to validate the outputs analyzed test results. QA Intern/Tester Aug 2011 – March 2012
§ Tested the various applications on different mobile devices as well as the server during every cycle of SDLC
§ Worked on Developing and documenting the test plan and test cases.
§ Helped software engineers test new features and products in the QA environment.
§ Conducted smoke testing after production releases.
§ Filed bug tickets with clear steps to reproduce in Quality Center.
§ Verified the fixed CR’s and tracked the same to closure Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) May 2011 Dowling College, Oakdale, NY
Professional References
Reference #1
Mauricio Nunes
Reporting Manager @ Cox Automotive
********.******@*****.***
Reference #2
Anand Sunderraman
Tech Lead @ Cox Automotive
*****.***********@*****.***
Reference #3
Hamza Bentebbaa
UI Developer @ Cox Automotive
**********@*****.***