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EXPERIENCE SUMMARIZED

More than 8 years of experience in Software Testing with emphasis on Whitebox, Blackbox, Verification& Validation in Windows and UNIX environments.

Solid Experience in various type of testing like UI, Functionality, Regression, Usability, End to End, Acceptance, Smoke, Sanity, Cross-Browser, Integration, System and Installation Testing.

Performed Testing on Web sites, Web application, Mobile, Database, Client Server, Client Installers and Mainframe applications using tools like Jira, HP ALM, UFT etc.

Experience in performing Accessibility Testing using NVDA and JAWS.

Significant contributor in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile – Scrum development from Software Testing prospective.

Experience in QA activities such as reviews, walkthroughs, governance and improvements.

Extensive experience in Automated and Manual Test execution using Automation Tools and Structured Testing Methodologies.

Hands on experience with Editing, Creating and Publishing content through CMS (WEM).

Experience in enhancing automation scripts and manual test cases according to functional and business requirements.

Expert knowledge of Mobile Testing using hand held devices and tools like Perfecto, Emulator and Simulators, Mobile Centre (HP).

Hands on experience in defect tracking tools like Target Process, HP ALM, JIRA.

Hands on experience in writing queries for Database Testing.

Experience in implementing Risk Based and Exploratory Testing.

Proven Analytical, Research and Coordination skills for all types of projects.

Excellent Communicator and team player with focus on Customer needs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Automation Tools

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Quick Test Professional (QTP) 8.2, 9, 9.5, 10, Unified Functional Testing Tool (UFT) 9, Selenium

Defect Tracking Tools

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Quality Center (QC) 9, 10, TRAC 4.1, JIRA 5.0, HP ALM 11

Operating Systems

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HP Unix, Linux, Windows 7, Windows 8, Widows 10, iOS 9, iOS 10

Relational Databases

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Oracle 8, 9i, DB2, SQL Server 6.5, MS SQL 2005/8, MS SQL 2010, MS-Access

Programming Languages

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C, C++, VC++, TSL, PL/SQL, Java, JDBC, Java Beans, Java Script, Servlets, ASP, Visual Basic, VB Script, PHP4.0, HTML, DHTML and XML

Software Packages

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MS Office, MS Project, Adobe PDF and MS Visio

Mobile OS and Tools

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Android, Windows Mobile, Blackberry OS(QNX), IOS, Perfecto, Ripple, HP mobile Centre.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SQA Canada, North York, ON Role : QA analyst

Dec 2017- Present

SQA Canada provides proactive, customer-centric IT services to help ensure that customers can go from where they are to where they want to be as quickly and efficiently as possible. SQA Canada offers Various IT Services like Automation, Full Life Cycle Testing, Process improvement and Near Shore Testing. Worked on multiple projects mainly Pillsbury, Scotia Bank and The Cheerios Effect.

• Analyzed business requirement specifications and involved in creating test cases and test scenarios to cover overall quality assurance testing.

• Involved in walkthroughs/reviews of the business & functional specifications from QA standpoint.

• Worked closely with the customers and Development team to understand requirements and design comprehensive test plans to verify functionality.

• Developed high level test cases

• Prioritized test requirements and organized test cases for test execution

• Prepared and reviewed test data requests for test cases

• Developed and executed test cases for GUI, Functional, Integration, Smoke and End to End Testing

• Escalated “Show Stopper Defects” to the project resources.

• Attended daily stand up meetings as a part of the agile development process. Used HP QC to manage backlog and defects

Environment: QTP, Quality Center, Query Analyzer, SQL Server 2005, VB, HTML, Java

Sun life Assurance Company, Toronto, ON Role: Testing Specialist II

Date: April 2017-October 2017 Project: Agile/Accessibility

Sun Life Financials roots run deep in Canada, leader in Group Benefits, Group Retirement Services and Individual Insurance and Wealth, we do so by offering a full range of trusted products and services that put our clients’ needs first.

Lead testing activities for highly complex projects following Waterfall or Agile methodology.

Performed Manual Accessibility testing using NVDA and JAWS.

Performed Web and Mobile testing using different browsers, mobile devices and Virtual devices (Perfecto and HP Mobile Centre).

Contributed in mobile regression growth as a Subject Matter Expert.

Reviewed User Stories / Requirements and discussed the details with the team.

Created Test plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Defect report and Test reports.

Created and maintained Test metrics dashboard.

Executed database testing and data integration testing for ETL project.

Edited, Created and Published content through Content Management System (WEM 10.5).

Actively participated in daily stand ups, backlog grooming, Sprint planning, Refinements and Retrospective meetings.

Run Automation scripts using keyword driven framework in HP UFT (HP QC), for regression (end to end).

Created and managed test data for different environments.

Regularly maintained and reviewed Risk and Issues logs and lessons learned logs.

Created test scenarios and test cases in Quality Center/ALM and Jira.

Skura Corporation, Oakville, ON Role: QA Analyst

Date: August 2013 – January - 2017 Project: CMS

As a recognized leader of software products and services, like the SFX™ Suite, Skura holds an envied reputation as an award winning provider of innovative sales and marketing solutions. Skura clients benefit from Skura’s unique value proposition as the leader in Closed-Loop Marketing (CLM) solutions. Skura SFX is a Mobile application based on Content Management System.

Interacted with Project team for reviews, deliverables and offshore resource assignments.

Created Test plan, test scenarios and test cases.

Performed responsive design testing for website.

Tracked defects and logged bugs using JIRA.

Performed Manually - Functionality, UI, Non-Functional, Regression testing.

Performed cross browser testing using IE, FF, Chrome and Safari.

Edited, Created and Published Content such as Presentation templates through CMS.

Performed testing on various physical mobile devices like iPhone, iPad, Windows Tablet, Samsung tablets.

Verified the app was compliable with different OS versions.

Performed White box testing for complex web application project.

Performed Data Warehouse testing for data mapping and data quality.

Performed validation testing for user names and logins to ensure security of the system.

Performed testing on Siebel/Sales force/MSDS/Oracle - Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Applications.

Prioritized and assigned Testing tasks as per the Testing strategy.

Mentoring team of QA Analyst's.

Setup Test Environment, Test Data and Configuration for Test cycles in QA and Stage environments for Waterfall and Agile testing.

Communicated, re-tested and managed the defects working with Project and Business teams.

Created consistent test processes and applied best practice methods for work carried within the team.

Environment: MYSQL, Windows XP/7/8, XML, Java 6, 7, Apache Tomcat 6, 7

Maxxam Analytics, Mississauga, ON Role: QA Analyst

Date: September 2012 – July 2013 Project: LIMS

Canada's leader in analytical services and solutions for the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries. Work with laboratory Information Management System, Software that offers a set of applications that support laboratory operations. Perform testing on various applications in the Lims were used by company's staff and client. Also Email marketing, Mobile solutions, CRM solutions and Loyalty Platforms.

Interacted with both Business and Development team for project.

Prepared the functional test plan and test strategy based on the master Test Plan.

Created test scenarios and test cases in Quality Center/ALM.

Performed Functionality, UI, Non-Functional, Integration testing.

Performed cross browser testing using IE, FF, Chrome.

Identified test cases for automation and performed regression testing.

Created regression scripts using QTP.

Performed validation testing for user names and logins to ensure security of the system.

Prioritized defects and presented daily defect report to QA Manager.

Created Weekly Bug Analysis to track project's performance.

Environment: SQL Server, HTML, Java, Outlook, Quality Center 9.2, QTP

Company: iNetVideo.com, Montreal, QC Role: QA Analyst

Date: September 2008 – July 2012 Project: E-Commerce

Inetvideo is an online portal for movies, games and music. It is the largest distributor of movies, games and music for Canada. This provides the best user experience with highly usable end to end workflows. Registration, Sign-in, Balance viewing, Status reporting and many more features support client needs.

Created Test Plan and Test Cases based on Functional Requirements.

Performed Functional, Integration, Cross Browser, Navigation, Smoke and Regression tests.

Performed data mapping using SQL Queries on MySQL.

Performed Defect tracking using JIRA.

Logged all defects with proper Priorities and Severities.

Assisted in Project Management by providing Status Reports, Defect Report and Readiness Review.

Environment: UNIX, JavaScriptFlash, JIRA, MySQL, Windows 2000.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Working towards ISTQB Certification

Software QA and Testing Certification

Diploma in Engineering.

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