QA Lead Analyst
Resume:
Experience Summary
Test Lead having *+ years of Software Testing experience. Analytical
approach to problem solving with excellent interpersonal skills, proven skills in creating Test plans, Test cases and execution of all test cases.
Good understanding of the testing methodologies and standards.
Expert in QA Processes, SDLC and delivery of quality software, products, systems,
and applications to meet business, market and customer need.
Good experience as a Test Lead for successfully delivered projects and able to work in
a team environment and individually with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to Assure Quality Project/Product in on time and on budget.
Very Good experience in Agile using online tracking tools such as Jira and Quality Center.
Strong multitasking and prioritization skills and the ability to work well under deadlines
in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Experience working closely with the project team in user story planning, user story
development and participating in retrospective meetings.
Strength in guiding the design and execution of manual testing.
strategies to identify risks and issues, design effective mitigation solution, and enhance
the on-time delivery of quality systems.
Experience in creating and executing very large and complex End to End Test Scripts
across different application Interfaces.
Extensive experience in functional, integration, regression testing and mobile
testing in different stage of Software Development Life Cycle.
Prepared and presented Agile Integrated test plan, where multiple Agile teams were working on single application. Much appreciated by client.
Devised Speed to market test strategy for current Agile project.
Skills Summary
Domain
BFSI and Media & Entertainment
Programming Languages
Basic knowledge SQL
Operating
Windows 98, Windows XP/2000 Professional.
Testing Types
Functional, Regression, Integration, Smoke Testing in Production
Professional Certifications/ Trainings
ISTQB – Foundation Level.
TOSCA – AS1 & AS2.
Work Experience
Project 1
Project Name
Viewing Portal and Promotional Material Delivery
Team Size
5
Start Date
01st Dec, 2015
End Date
Till Date
Project Description
A scalable platform for allowing HBO customers, affiliates, and partners to view HBO content.
Role & Contribution
Working as Onsite Test lead.
Set up Testing process and maintenance.
Requirement analysis: Oversea analysis and comprehension of requirements. Ensuring clear understanding and communication of these requirements and incorporate findings if there are any.
Facilitate/ involve in project brainstorms to understand
Requirements, define scope, and provide estimation and Strategy.
Test plan creation and review with team.
Update, testing progress, issues/ risks and ensure necessary mitigation/ contingency plans are implemented.
Review Team task allocation and coordination.
Coordinate with internal and external parties for all project matters; and assist in validating requirements to ensure that the proposed system meets the end user requirements.
Performing functional and regression testing on cross browser Web, IOS App and Connected Device.
Updating and maintaining Defect tracking system using JIRA for all the defects found during Sprint testing phase and regression testing and follow up the bug life cycle.
Leading and coordinating stand up, team meeting and participating in retrospective meetings.
Technology & Tools
Mongo DB
Project 2
Project Name
Fund Services Reporting
Team Size
12
Start Date
13 June, 2013
End Date
15th Nov, 2016
Project Description
Fund Services Reporting is a client information delivery tool that provides robust reporting capabilities. It is optimized to meet the needs of fund accountants providing on demand access, download capabilities plus the ability to schedule production of individual or report packages .The source data for FSR the data generated from Citi Fund Accounting Systems which are used by Citi Operations to validate the NAV for Client & Citi Funds
Role & Contribution
Actively participated in requirements & design meetings for analysis of requirements and design documentation (MDDs).
Responsible for creating complete Test scenarios, Test data and Reporting status in UAT cycle ensuring accurate coverage of requirement and business process.
Test cases execution for GLs, Integration, Regression testing in End-to-End delivery of the releases.
Analyzed application data using SQL.
Involved in querying SQL to create test data for test cases and data validation tests to extract data from the tables.
Extensively used HP Quality Center for documenting, organizing and tracking requirements, executing test cases and Defect Management.
Responsible for updating and maintaining Defect tracking system using HPQC for all the defects found during GLs and regression testing and follow up the bug life cycle.
Root cause analysis of issues encountered during testing
Contribution to Knowledge Management and Transition through Project Walkthrough session with onsite team members and client.
Responsible for Functional Testing, Regression Testing & Release Testing
Technology & Tools
Basic SQL
Project 3
Project Name
Project Century
Team Size
7
Start Date
1St May 2012
End Date
31st June 2013
Project Description
User acceptance Testing of the CAIN, DNB, Live Demo Application through corporate action event through feed and Swift
Role & Contribution
Analyzing the requirement sent by the client.
Co-ordinating with source team and getting the CA data.
Creating the business scenarios and writing the test cases for the same.
Testing the CAIN application with the CA event received and documenting the behavior of the system.
Creating the filters, Alerts for the Noticeboard and repsonseboard.
Documenting the list of errors and sending the same to Development team to work on the errors and fixing the same.
Importing the test cases, business scenarios & defects in the quality center.
Preparing the dashboard on daily basis.
Lead monthly conference calls with foreign subs discussing, analyzing & suggesting ways to redesign processes and queries.
Technology & Tools
SQL database
Project 4
Project Name
Prime Services, Trade Support.
Team Size
21
Start Date
June 2009
End Date
May 2012
Project Description
Credit Suisse - Prime Services, Trade support is a rules based, advanced core trade capture system which basically monitor and capture platinum customers trade
Role & Contribution
Working in prime services (Cash & Securities).
Booking, Amending and cancelling the trades as per client Request.
Closely working on the London and New York error queue and investigating and resolving the same.
Working on Cross Border trades exceptions and resolving them.
Monitoring the trade till the trade settles in the market.
Performing the Cash and stock reconciliation.
Monitoring the trade fail report and intimate the clients’ reason for the trade fails.
Preparing the Handover reports and sending it across the clients.
Lead monthly conference calls with foreign subs discussing, analyzing & suggesting ways to redesign processes and queries
Key Achievements
Migration and Setting up the Project
Project 5
Project Name
IMS & Wellington (Reconciliation)
Team Size
11
Start Date
10th May 2005
End Date
21st June 2009
Project Description
Reconciling custodian books with IM books and clearing the exceptions by investigating the breaks and aged items.
Role & Contribution
Complete Reconciliation of Cash, Assets, Price & accrual on a weekly, Monthly & Preliminary basis between “Custodian banks” & “Investment manager”. Performing unsettled trade recon & Cost recon for certain set of accounts.
Reconciling Fixed Income Securities (F.I.S) & Equities of N.A.V – of the Custodian Banks (across the globe) & Investment Manager (U.S.A & Europe based).
Products handled are IP, PD, Futures, Options, trades and FX’s.
Comparing the Net values while completing the recon & pointing any Out of tolerance issues.
Performing Cash reconciliation and identify the Negative cash balances if any.
Analysis of Par, Pricing, & accrual discrepancy & take necessary steps to resolve them.
Posting of Positive/Negative true ups for Buy/Sell, Cap stock, Trade Fees & Misc. Expenses to the Client system.
Streamlining the process and procedures for attaining greater efficiency in operational workflow and operational deliverables by providing training to team members and new recruits.
Interacting with Fund groups and Investment Manager for a speedy resolution, Worked closely with the clients across the world and Maintained close ties with the US & Europe operation globalization group for immediate client issue/query resolution for smoothening the process.
Lead monthly conference calls with foreign subs discussing, analyzing & suggesting ways to redesign processes and queries.
Actively involved in maintaining the quality through Quality Checks & Investigations.
Technology & Tools
PBA,NTPA
Educational Qualification
Education
Bachelor in Commerce in 2005
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