SUMEDHA THAKUR
Software Test Engineer
Contact: 919-***-****, Email: ***************@*****.***,***********@*****.***
Experience Summary:
Total experience: 7 years 10 months (Including 1 year in UK). Expertise in Software Testing in Telecom domain that includes:
Functional testing
Test case preparation (simple, complex, intuitive)
Sanity Testing
Complex Test scripts creation and execution
User Acceptance Testing
Test planning, Creation and implementation of Test Approaches
Regression Testing
Defect logging and tracking
Load/Stress Testing
Testing APIs and using REST/SOAP
Performance testing
Performing Test Reviews and prepare defect metrices
Browser Compatibility validations
Analyzing work requests
Automation testing
Integration Testing
Preparation of Test Data
Boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning analysis
Expertise in Manual Testing and automation Testing - for international telecom clients such as Vodafone UK, SFR France, Telstra Australia
Extensive experience on working on all the OS platforms– Android, Bada, Blackberry, iOS, Symbian, Windows.
Extensive experience in GUI, Software, Web Testing, App Testing and Mobile device Testing
Extensive experience in testing Methodologies - Agile, V Model and Waterfall
Experience of working within an Agile / Scrum environment
Certified CCNA professional seasoned and accomplished in network protocol testing
Extensive experience in Customer handling, team management and onsite - offshore coordination
Extensive experience in end to end SDLC from Test case preparation to execution, Test planning to defect logging and tracking
Working knowledge of SQL and Unix commands
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Handling customer releases & testing on project singlehandedly
Team Concert Mentor for team and other projects in the team
Experience working with cross validation scripts directly on Oracle and SQL databases
Worked with Aricent Technologies – Gurgaon (India) as a “Senior Test Engineer” from Jan 2011 – September 2017
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Operating Systems
Windows, Linux, UNIX, DOS, Android, Bada, Blackberry, IOS,MAC OSX, Symbian
Databases
SQL, ORACLE 10G
Testing/Programming/Automation Tools
HP-Quality Center 10.0,JIRA,TTDRM, Selenium, SoapUI (Groovy script), jMeter, Bugtracker, OOP’S concepts, Mobile Flashing tools, Android Studio, Appium, Jenkins, Mobile Simulators-Perfecto Mobile
Certification
CCNA, May 2012
Core Competencies:
Software Testing/QA ~ Application Testing ~ Mobile Testing ~ Testing Techniques ~ Project & Test Plan Review ~ Test Case Execution ~ Raising and retesting of Bugs ~ Quality Control ~ JIRA
PROJECT PROFILE:
GoPro Integration, Gurgaon:
Project Name
Duration
Location
Team Size
Role
Synopsis
GoPro Integration (OFFSHORE – Gurgaon and ONSITE - San Mateo, CA,USA)
Aug 2016 –Sep 2017
Gurgaon
15
Senior Test Engineer
Client is an American manufacturer of action cameras, often used in extreme-action videography and part of the connected sport movement. In the Integration project, firmware integration and verification of actions camera functionalities with iOS/Android based mobile App, Desktop App and Web App is done. It is Agile based project and tracked by JIRA. All issues have been reported in JIRA and results of the scenarios are marked in web-based test case management software Testrail.
Responsibilities
Perform complete Mobile App and desktop app verification for various versions of GoPro cameras.
Testing software compatibility and functionality with different firmware version using GoPro Studio
Image and video quality testing using Imatest software. Camera aspects included Autofocus, light sensor, frame rate, image stabilization. Image and video aspects that were tested and benchmarked are listed as follows:
Sharpness
Noise
Dynamic range, tone, & contrast
Color accuracy
Lens Distortion
Light Falloff & Non uniformities
Blemishes
ISO Sensitivity
Lateral Chromatic Aberration
Veiling Glare
Color moire
Software artifacts
Data compression losses
Print Dmax
Print color gamut
Texture Detail
Capturing interfaces: Andriod and iOS. Video Format: h.264 codec and the MP4 (tested using default layers on mobile devices)
Results and statistics submission and retrieval in customers internal result portal. Tools used using Imatest reports for reporting, Imatest database for data management and Internal portal for data and statistical analysis
Wireless and USB cable transmission of stored and live videos using GOPRO wireless monitor (customer’s own software)
Functional, Regression, Integration, Acceptance, Sanity, Smoke, Ad-hoc testing for various UI modules.
Executing positive and negative test cases
Defect logging and tracking using JIRA and Testrail.
Participate in review meetings to resolve bug related issues with Onsite team
Responsible for report generation, work allocation and WSR.
Test setup planning and preparation– Stress and Extended test cases.
Log collection and Integration
Key Skills
Automation tools: Appium, Jenkins, Android Studio
Script: JAVA,
Tools: JIRA, HP-QC
Specialized software tools: Imatest, GoPro studio,GoPro wireless monitor
SAAS Marketplace for Vodafone UK, Gurgaon:
Project Name
Duration
Location
Team Size
Role
Synopsis
SAAS Marketplace (OFFSHORE – Gurgaon)
October 2015 –July 2016
Gurgaon
8
Senior Test Engineer
The objective of the SaaS Marketplace Platform for SMBs (Platform) is to enhance Vodafone’s digital offering to the SMB market with a comprehensive and dedicated range of digital businesses applications that can be purchased, deployed and used with ease and efficiency all on a unique and cost-effective price plan.
Responsibilities
Preparing Test plans and execution of Test Cases on all browsers – Chrome, Mozilla and IE browsers. Primarily GUI testing.
Reading Product Release documents to understand the complete functionality.
Testing browser compatibility.
Functional, Regression, Integration, Acceptance, Sanity, Smoke, Ad-hoc and System Testing for Various Modules.
Importing requirements, creating test cases, validating requirements with test cases and generate reports using HP-QC.
Manage the testing process, schedule batch tests, log and track defects using HP-QC and JIRA.
Writing and executing GUI test cases according to policies and procedures
Writing scripts in SOAP UI to test RESTful and SOAP web services for SAAS MP
Creating test cases as per WADL for REST and WSDL for SOAP and using discovery using Options method in case WADL is not available. Test cases for GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, UPDATE, HEADER (HTTP global methods)
Performance Testing to measure the Performance bottleneck using Jmeter
Performed Integration Testing for apps – Report Generation and SCL (downstream and upstream applications)
Running scripts (JAVA) in Selenium IDE and eclipse for Mozilla Firefox, Chrome and IE browsers
Defect logging and tracking using JIRA for client via phone and email
Executing positive and negative test cases
Participate in Design calls with the Client
Participate in review meetings to resolve bug related issues with Onsite team
Key Skills
Automation tools: SOAPUI, Jmeter, Selenium
Script: JAVA
Tools: JIRA, HP-QC
Vodafone Secure Device Manager for Vodafone UK, Gurgaon:
Project Name
Duration
Location
Team Size
Role
Synopsis
Vodafone Secure Device Manager for Vodafone UK (OFFSHORE –Gurgaon)
August 2013 – July 2016
Gurgaon
5
Senior Test Engineer
Vodafone Secure Device Manager is a Vodafone application available for all the OS platforms.
With Vodafone Secure Device Manager the company can quickly and easily manage and keep the smart devices secure through a simple easy to use console. So that its employees can make the most of the devices for work and the company can be confident that the company data and applications on them are secure. It is an Airwatch Product.
Responsibilities
Understanding and analysis of the business requirements.
Reading Product and project documentations to assist the Testing Lifecycle.
Test Planning, Test Case Execution.
Testing of VSDM application on all mobile device platforms – Android, iOS and Windows for all the Vodafone OpCos.
Performing Functional, Regression, Integration, Acceptance, Sanity, Smoke and System Testing for Various Modules.
Testing of other apps related to VSDM – Vodafone Secure Content locker, Vodafone Managed Browser.
Analysis of failures and defect logging using HP-QC.
Retest resolved bugs in each release.
Regression of existing bugs on previous software builds or alternate database/server configurations.
Validating data in the RDBMS tables. Constructing and firing queries and stand alone stored procedures. Constructing test data using insert, update and delete queries.
Working with SQLPlus on Linux server, accessed PUTTY terminal (BASH).
Attending weekly project checkpoint meetings and addressing issues related to test activities.
Reporting test statistics and documentation of final test report.
Preparing Functional Test Reports.
Training and guidance to the new joiners in the team.
Key Skills
Script: SQL
Tools: HP-QC, Putty, SQLPlus
Database: Oracle
Vodafone Mobile@Work for Vodafone UK, Gurgaon:
Project Name
Duration
Vodafone Mobile@Work for Vodafone UK (OFFSHORE – Gurgaon)
August 2013 – July 2016
Location
Team Size
Role
Gurgaon
5
Test Engineer
Synopsis
Mobile@Work from Vodafone Global Enterprise is an application which gives Vodafone employees an opportunity to use any Smart Phone to manage both your work and personal activities.
It uses Apps@work. MobileIronApps@Work provides an integrated solution to support native mobile apps securely on any mobile device. Apps@Work, which includes both AppConnect and AppTunnel, creates an enterprise app persona that includes all business apps and data on a mobile device and allows the user to access their corporate content securely and natively. Mobile@work is a Mobileiron product.
Responsibilities
Analysis of Scope/Design Documents.
Analyzing work requests from the onsite team –Newbury
Reading the HLD’s and release documents to understand the newly added functionalities/enhancements in each release.
Writing Test ID’s, Test Cases and Test Plans.
Testing of Mobile@Work application on all the mobile device OS platforms – Android, iOS and Windows for all the Vodafone OpCos.
Functional, Limit, Positive, Negative, Smoke, Integration, Acceptance, Sanity, Regression Testing.
Attending weekly project checkpoint meetings and addressing issues related to the test activities
Running cross validation scripts directly on Oracle and SQL databases
Testing standalone java utilities on Linux server. Working with SQLPlus on Linux server, accessed PUTTY terminal (BASH).
Raising of bugs in HP-QC.
Retesting the open and fixed bugs in each release.
Communicating and discussing business requirements and resolving queries via formal/informal Communication with Developers/ Designers/ Architects.
Preparing of status report/ defect report/ execution status delivered to the stakeholders.
Key Skills
Script: SQL
Tools: HP-QC, SQLPlus, PUTTY
Databases: Oracle
Vodafone Mobile Device testing for Vodafone UK, Newbury:
Project Name
IPS Device Testing for Vodafone UK (ONSITE – Vodafone HQ, Newbury, UK)
Duration
July 2012 – July 2013
Location
Team Size
Role
Newbury
8
Test Engineer
Synopsis
Vodafone UK OpCo launches Customized versions of Mobile Handsets for different manufactures on all the latest platform (Android, iOS and Windows). Our prime responsibility is to confirm the E2E performance of the device in the live Vodafone network and provide technical approval for the market release.
Responsibilities
Analysis of Scope/Design Documents.
Understanding of the test requirements and preparation of GSM test cases and test reports.
Development of a Log Parser tool used for filtering of the ERIF logs.
Mobile Native Applications on all the mobile OS platforms – Android, Bada, Blackberry, iOS, Windows.
Testing of Vodafone data cards and the application software.
Played an important part in supporting user acceptance testing.
Customization, Sanity, Device Functionality, Regression and Web GUI Testing.
Raising and management of defects using HP Quality Center.
Retesting of defects and preparing defect reports.
VMB Defect management using Bugtracker.
Work closely with product management and the software developers to understand the design of my clients products, their key features and the needs of the customer
Training and guidance to the new joiners in the team.
Working in role of Device and SIM manager.
Delivery of technical presentation on latest mobile technology like 3G, LTE,different OS used in Mobile devices.
Creating Test Exit Reports.
Key Skills
Tools: HP-QC, Bugtracker
Network Protocol Testing for SFR, Gurgaon:
Project Name
Duration
Location
Team Size
Role
SFR, France (OFFSHORE – Gurgaon)
Jan 2011 – June 2012
Gurgaon
4
Test Engineer
Synopsis
Testing and Configuration of SFR’s Customer-premises equipment or customer-provided equipment (CPE) at the demarcation point. Here the CPE’s were Routers-Cisco, Juniper and One-access
Responsibilities
Writing System Test Plans, Test Cases, & Preparation of Test Data.
Validation of different enterprise equipment’s like Cisco, Juniper & One Access.
Involved in the general testing, functional testing, and Quality testing and Administrative testing.
R&S concepts, Configuration of Routers, Routing basics, NTP on a Router, ARP, IP Addressing, Routing Protocols, LAN Switching Virtual LAN.
Perform testing for CPE’s like General Testing, Tacacs, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, ACL, Functional, SSH, Protocols, NAT, Qos& Administrator.
Interconnecting of Cisco devices, switches and troubleshooting them
Writing of standard Test Files defining Test Procedures.
Documentation related to the test logs, test Plan updating and review & capturing & reporting different logs.
Validation of bugs, closing and resolving prior to development queries for closing bugs.
Key Skills
Protocols: Routing and Switching Protocols- DHCP,OSPF,BGP,ACL,NAT/PAT, ARP
Tools: JIRA, PUTTY
PROFESSIONAL and ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-Graduation
MCA from Panjab University, Chandigarh
Year: 2007-2010
Aggregate Percentage: 78.4%
Graduation
Bsc (Computer Science) from Panjab University, Chandigarh
Year: 2005-2007
Aggregate Percentage: 70%
Secondary and Primary Education
Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh
Class
Year of Passing
Percentage
AISCE(12th)
May 2004
70
AISSCE(10th)
May 2002
87.4
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth – 16 September, 1986
Languages Known – English and Hindi
Hobbies- Listening to music, reading books and magazines