Test Qa

Victor D. Price

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Professional Summary:

Lead Quality Assurance IT professional with a proven successful track record applying QA principles to software testing for multiple industries in a leadership role. I have exceptional analytical skills including expertise in Agile methodology, test planning, test case development from user stories, business requirements and technical design specifications analysis incorporation into test strategy.

Diverse and extensive Software Quality Assurance expertise with SQL database query creation. Mobile and web QA experience includes systematic testing of front-end web application UI/UX, back-end validation of associated APIs using Postman, REST, SoapUI, for web services including Responsive pixel validation for mobile device.

My experience includes e-commerce E2E mobile device validation in iOS and Android operating environment including Perfecto mobile device simulator expertise. Browser testing in Chrome, Firefox, IE and Safari. All Test data, test plans and test cases are documented and executed using ALM and Jira Test management tools. I have extensive experience working in Agile Scrum and Waterfall development environments.

Technology:

SQL Developer, SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, .Net, AWS, MS Visual Studio, HTML, JavaScript, IBM Websphere, Mobile Testing Android and iOS

QA Test Tools:

Postman, SoapUI, XML, JSON, SQL, Perfecto Mobile, Selenium, Google Developer Console

Test Management/Tracking Tools:

HP ALM, JIRA/Confluence, Zephyr, Rally, GitHub

Professional Experience:

SONEPAR USA

PHILADELPHIA, PA

LEAD QA ANALYST OCT 2017- PRESENT

Lead QA team in the systematic testing of Sonepar’s e-Commerce B2B/B2C applications in both web and native mobile environments (iOS and Android) including browser validation (IE, Chrome, Firefox and Safari) and device responsive testing. Working in an Agile methodology environment, responsible for attending daily scrum, user story refinement, sprint retrospectives and conducting weekly defect triage meetings during sprints with the Development team, BSA and PM members. Creates test plans, test scenarios, executes and reviews test cases. Maintain appropriate project related metrics, tracking projects, performing reviews and test management. Ensures all QA processes and standards are followed and timelines are met at each phase of the testing cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

QA Lead for the testing of Sonepar USA web e-Commerce applications and native Mobile implementation for Android/iOS platforms.

Provides Leadership for test strategy/plan creation, application test case development from requirements and user stories for UI/UX including valdation using all popular browsers (IE, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari).

Coordinates validation testing of User Roles, Registration, Products, Orders, Pricing, Accounts, Cart/Checkout and invoice confirmations.

Performs End-to-End testing of order fulfillment, product availability and pricing on an IBM X400 ERP Eclipse/Eterm system.

Deep technical and hands-on familiarity with how Android and iOS features/applications function.

Database SQL queries/validation in Oracle database schema.

Web services testing of IIS/IIB middleware using SoapUi, Postman and JSON Rest API services.

Mobile device Responsive pixel validation for screen sizing for mobile devices.

Strong Hands-on Functional, Regression and Smoke testing, coordination, communication and leadership skills.

Proven success handling medium to large scale programs/projects that involve multiple stakeholders (Business, Dev, Ops, UAT, PM)

Experience handling Lead for QA team sizes of 3-10

Onsite-Offshore coordination experience with other Leads (QA, Dev, BSA, PM)

Extensive knowledge in Requirement Analysis, Test Estimation, Test Planning, Test Case Design, Test Execution and Test Management tools.

Strong expertise in Integration testing between multiple interfaces and APIs.

Coordinates/Conducts Weekly defect Triage with project team members (Dev, BSA, PM)

Strong working experience in Jira and HP ALM for defect reporting and test execution metrics and analysis.

GALAXE SOLUTIONS INC. FEB 2016 – OCT 2017

SOMERSET, NJ

LEAD QA ANALYST

UNITED HEALTH GROUP/OPTUM MOBILE PORTAL QA

Lead QA Analyst for the Mobile Portal project responsible for data coordination and setup in the RxClaim system, QA testing of the OptumRx mobile application backend hAPI services using the RESTClient for JSON object endpoint validation, Google developer console analysis and the OptumRx mobile application UI features testing in iOS, Android and Perfecto Mobile simulator. Some features tested in include: Registration enrollment, Password Reset, Rx Order Processing/Fulfillment, Reminder (Push) Notifications, Pharmacy Location Geo Search, Rx Pricing, Credit Card validation and Barcode recognition.

Closely engaged with the Agile team of product managers, BAs, development staff and QA, I am responsible for creating test cases from user stories and requirements, documenting the testing effort in Rally as well as defect reporting, tracking and analysis. I attend daily Scrum standup meetings reporting QA efforts and the test planning for the day, including working sessions with development staff, representing QA in daily feature Grooming sessions with business leads and BAs, defect triage with development team and daily status handoff meetings with the offshore QA team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

RxClaim member data setup for plan, claims, Rx for use with OptumRx app

OptumRx mobile portal application UI validation using iOS and Android devices

Backend hAPI webservices testing

JSON object endpoint validation

ReST client GET, PUT, POST and DELETE request/response validation

Google developer console for managing and viewing traffic data, authentication

Perfecto Mobile device simulator testing of app

OptumRx features grooming with business team

User Story review and QA test data requirements creation

Daily Scrum standup participation

UNITED HEALTH GROUP/RXCLAIM PBM MIGRATION

Lead QA Analyst responsible for managing an offshore QA team and working closely with the onshore BA team in the test planning and validation of large scale PBM Migration projects. Projects include AHA, IBC, and most recently, RxConstruct. As QA Lead, my goal has been to assure that all QA Checkpoints in the migration project, SQL DB requirements mapping, BPE Extract to GxCare plan builds through RxClaim BPL to AS/400 are validated.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review of data files, mapping requirements and migration logic with BA Team.

Develop test cases based on mapping requirements and migration logic.

Execute test cases, document issues and defects, including relevant brief descriptions of the issue with detailed steps to replicate.

Track defects to resolution, perform root cause analysis and provide testing metrics for continuous quality improvement.

GxCare BMS (User Interface) Web Application (XML analysis/build/testing)

Test DB data tables/data integrity using Oracle SQL Developer

Provide Offshore QA team daily assignments

Attend Client/BA Mapping meetings (Technical Design)

Test/Validate DB tables and cross reference documents (xwalks) according to mapping design

Test in BA (Dev) and QA schema and manage testing activities coordinating/mentoring offshore resources

Develop, measure and reporting of test results and status

Document, troubleshoot, and escalate defects/issues in a timely manner

Assure test plan and test case execution meets the System Requirements

RxClaim BPL testing in AS/400

NJ ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST/NJ DEP NOV 2014 – FEB 2016

LAWRENCEVIILLE, NJ

LEAD QA SPECIALIST CONSULTANT

Lead QA Specialist for Environmental Review Management System (ERMS) and H2LOans web applications. ERMS is an online project tasking system developed using the .NET Framework by the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust (NJEIT) to aid the DEP and its consultants in automating the submittal, review, approval, and storage of environmental review records (ERRs) prepared by field contractors as they conduct site assessments. H2LOans is the NJEIT's suite of financing programs for environmental infrastructure projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform business analysis working with DEP and outside contractor stakeholders to assure proper process flow and problem resolution.

Verify .NET application project related XML Import functionality into the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. File management using CloudBerry Explorer for Amazon S3 and Export validation into the ERMS system for processing.

Create and execute Selenium node.js automation scripts using NightWatch framework to validate Task order and Project task flow of web forms navigation and field validation, PDF creation validation and workflow functionality.

Verify web services for User authentication, User Roles and redirect functionality.

SQL table validation using MySQL

Test Plan and Test Script creation and execution

Problem reporting/tracking and Release Management using GitHub

SIRIUS XM RADIO APR 2013 – NOV 2014

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ

LEAD QA ANALYST CONSULTANT

Lead QA Analyst for Conditional Access test organization working with Telematics system test development including web services interaction for .NET applications using Curl batch file creation and SOAP xml scripts development to communicate with SiriusXM back-end web services processing requests for condition access message encryption. SQL Server 2008 SQL scripting, schema and .xsd file validation, SOAPUI, JSON over Restful, IDM and Directory Services testing using LDAP, and Test Plan creation, execution using Agile/Scrum methodology. Lead test team working with vendor such as Nissan, Verizon, Avis, SiriusXM/SSO Facebook token authentication and internal development groups for Integration and end-to-end testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive and implement QA strategy for SiriusXM Conditional Access software testing, working closely with development teams to understand the system flows and components. Manage a team of four QA Test analysts to insure project test creation, documentation analysis, test execution completion and problem mitigation.

Lead offshore integration test group working with teams across multiple locations and disciplines, including QA, Application Development, BA, Operations and vendors, to ensure the smooth transition of the test framework to an operational production environment.

Execute project testing activities and tasks, including building test plans, working with teams across multiple locations.

ELSEVIER OCT 2012 – APR 2013

PHILA, PA

PRINCIPAL QA ANALYST CONSULTANT

Lead multiple QA Team in DB migration for Reed Elsevier which is a world leading provider of professional information solutions in the Science, Medical, Risk, Legal and Business sectors.

•Responsible for leading the testing effort for Elsevier’s DB migration to the Atypon Literatum platform. Testing includes Health Advance UI testing of website widgets, integration points with purchasing fulfillment houses and security rights testing.

•Manage multiple QA teams in the integration testing of multiple website problem migrations to new platforms including test planning, execution and problem reporting.

TRAC INTERMODAL MAY 2009 – SEPT 2012 PRINCETON, NJ

SENIOR QA ANALYST

Responsible for testing of TRAC Intermodal software including Novalease and Poolstat applications use of EDI X12 message standard analysis to assure trading partner compatibility from FTP Communications Server to Oracle table load processes. Create SQL test scripts using SQL Navigator 5.5 for back-end testing of Oracle 10g database, .Net applications and TRAC Connect e-Commerce web application with front-end developed using HTML and Java. Testing includes mobile device validation for TRAC registration, search capabilities, order fulfillment. Responsible for code promotions, test script repository maintenance in Quality Center, Customer/Accounts and Billing application testing. Extensive experience testing X12 EDI electronic data interchange including Cedex CDX EDI Bridge ISO 9897 message format, Wabtec, FTP/Communications server, EDI preprocessors/translators, and load data table processes. Perform front-end test script development, execution and problem reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Testing includes verification of TRAC Intermodal Accounts Payable/Accounts receivable applications, Bill To Derivation logic validation testing and analysis and Web application testing of e-Commerce (TRAC Connect, EZ Pay) and M&R (Maintenance and Repair) invoice accounts receivable/payable test and validation. Test planning and scripting occurs based on the Agile development methodology is employed for the incremental development and testing of software components based on evolving business requirements.

•Successfully lead QA effort in UAT test and coordination of new software product rollouts for ‘Unknown Bill-To website’, nationwide ‘SSL Trucker model’ rollouts including the creation of validation scripts, organize test schedule with business entities involved in the design of business requirements. Create UAT test scripts, release notes, hold daily status meetings updating management with testing progress.

•Lead QA Oracle 10g to 11g platform migration testing for all TRAC front-end applications and back-end processes. Created test scripts and lead validation team for all software functionality compatibility after migration to new Oracle 11g database platform.

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATES (LABCAT) NOV 2003 – MAY 2009

PRINCETON, NJ

SENIOR QA ANALYST

•Responsible for systematic QA testing of Labcat’s integrated Life Science software application modules used in Pharmaceutical industry and University research labs. Labcat modules include Tumor Tracking & Measurements, Clinical Pathology, Necropsy and Pathology. Testing is performed using scripts that I developed from design and functional specifications. The scripts are based on compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and GLP standards guidelines. Experience in testing PBM management software. Testing also performed for Labcat database utilities including configuration, backup/restore, database import/export, Device Management, and administrative security features for access administration. Develops Test Plans, Test Scripts, SQL Queries for data extraction, and statistics reports verification using certified data sets. Performs all user documentation review. Develops manual and automation test scripts using Quality Center QTP.

•Responsible for QA project leadership and problem reporting of Labcat software module builds/hot fixes used for clinical/pre-clinical data collection and analysis for university research labs and in the pharmaceutical industry. Instrumental in the creation and execution of Labcat QA SOPs. Application is configured as a MS Windows Client/Server data entry front end and developed using Visual Basic. Configuration testing performed for optional MS Access, SQL Server, or Oracle back-end architectures. Data is entered by way of live-feed

ERNST & YOUNG JUN 2001 – NOV 2003

New York, NY

QA Consultant

•Responsible for testing and problem reporting of Ernst & Young’s StatementOne Financial Portfolio Management, On-line Trading applications and Fixed Income Pricing applications

•Browser compatibility testing performed using Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, AOL and other popular packages

•Created SQL scripts and used MS Access tool for database comparison and verification of the accuracy of application enhanced data to live mainframe-uploaded data.

INFINITE DATE STRUCTURES JAN 2001 – JUN 2001

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ

QA Consultant

•Responsible for test script design and development using Manual and Automated test tools including Rational Robot, WinRunner, and LoadRunner for performance and load testing of Pharmaceutical Order Processing Web applications. Testing performed in Windows 98, 2000, NT operating environments using Netscape and Explorer browsers. Duties require extensive project planning, customer training, documentation review, problem tracking, regression testing and beta site administration.

TIME, INC. JAN 1999 – JAN 2001

NEW YORK, NY

QA Consultant

•Responsible for testing and problem reporting of Time Magazine’s Production in-house application. Testing was performed to determine error conditions, recovery, compatibility and robustness in the Windows 98 environment. Test tool development, problem reporting, test plan creation, regression testing and documentation review were among the tasks performed.

BEAR STEARNS MAR 1997 – JUN 1998

NEW YORK, NY

QA Consultant

•Responsible for testing and problem reporting of Bear Stearns Financial Management, proprietary Fixed Income Pricing applications, and Trading applications in Windows environments. Testing was performed to determine error conditions, recovery, compatibility and robustness. Problem reporting, test plan and script creation, regression testing and documentation review were among the tasks performed.

MTV Networks JUN 1996 – MAR 1997

NEW YORK, NY

QA Consultant

•Responsible for testing and problem reporting of MTV’s televised commercial monitoring application running in a Windows environment. The application was developed using PowerBuilder for the front-end with a SQL Server back-end. Testing performed using extensive Rational Test tools and SQL scripts for regression testing fixes and document tracking. Test suites using Rational Robot were developed to test for error conditions, recovery, and compatibility testing. Problem reporting, Test plan creation and documentation review were among the tasks performed.

BANKERS TRUST AUG 1995 – JUN 1996

NEW YORK, NY

QA Consultant

•Responsible for testing and problem reporting Bankers Trust financial management applications, Fixed Income Pricing applications, and Mail gateways to Lotus Notes. Testing performed to determine error conditions, recovery, compatibility and robustness. Problem reporting, test plan creation and documentation review were the tasks performed.

LOTUS DEVELOPMENT CORP. DEC 1988 – AUG 1995

CAMBRIDGE, MA

QA Project Leader, Lotus Notes

•Responsible for the project test planning, product test and evaluation of the Lotus Notes Client/Server software including operating system compatibility, Network Topology and Configurations testing, Network Administration, performance testing and automation tools development using Rational Robot. Technical Lead for QA group consisting of ten QA Engineers.

WANG LABORATORIES DEC 1983 – DEC 1988

LOWELL, MA

QA Engineer

QA Engineer for Wang’s networking and peripherals driver software including test plan creation, test script development and problem reporting. I developed asynchronous protocol test harness using the ‘C’ programming language.

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MAY 1981 – DEC 1983

CAMBRIDGE, MA, Laboratory for Ultrasonic Medicine

Computer Operator/Lab Technician

•Computer operation of software/hardware used for administering focused Ultrasound for Cancer hyperthermia therapy in a clinical research lab. Administered ultrasound therapy to clients. Conducted experiments to create computerized plots of temperature distribution isotherms in tissue exposed to focused ultrasound. Received credit by name in published research journal which documented breakthrough cancer therapy techniques.

Education:

BOSTON UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF GENERAL STUDIES

Completed 2 year Non-Degree Program 1976-1978

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, LOWELL INSTITUTE SCHOOL

Certificate in Computer Programming 1981

WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Attended 2 year BS program 1982-1984

Training & Certifications:

Scrum Master Accredited Certification (SMAC), International Scrum Institute, October 2016

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