MADHVI DIXIT

Atlanta, GA ac6u1a@r.postjobfree.com 203-***-****

EXPERIENCED QA TESTER / ANALYST

4+ Years of experience in Testing for Software Quality Assurance (SQA)

Hands On experience with QTP, Jira, Load Runner, Quality Center, ALM with exposure to

Object-Oriented Programming

ISTQB and HP QTP (HP0-M47) certified

A QA Analyst / Test Engineer with 4+ years of experience in developing Test Cases, Test Plan and Automation test scripts using HP (Mercury) Quick Test Professional (QTP) and performance testing in HP LoadRunner in Client/Server, Windows, UNIX and Web based applications. Good experience in different business domains such as Banking, Trading and Retail with strong business and functional knowledge, backed by strong credentials of a computer science degree, development experience, ISTQB certification and HP QTP (HP0-M47) certification.

Excellent understanding of Software Development life Cycle (SDLC) and importance of QA in development/ enhancement and maintenance of software applications

Expertise in Manual and Automated Testing in testing methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall etc.

Responsible for developing and executing Test Cases for Functional and Regression testing.

Good scripting experience in VB Script for HP/Mercury Quick Test Professional.

Proficient in Performance, Load and Stress testing using Load Runner

Good experience using Quality Center, ALM, Jira, Bugzilla bug tracking tool,Bladelogic andUC4.

Hand on experience developing test cases for Regression and Data Driven tests.

Worked extensively with on site and off shore team based on the schedules

Participated in requirement review meetings, analyzing requirements, developing test plan and test cases, Requirement Traceability Matrix, defect management, reporting and tracking

Proficient in Structured Query Language (SQL), Joins, PL/SQL stored procedures & Triggers

Experienced in preparing Test data by retrieving data from Relational Databases Oracle, MS-SQL

Extensive experience in Black box Testing, White box testing, Unit Testing, User acceptance testing, Functionality, Integration, GUI, System, Usability, Regression, Performance, Security, Stress Testing

Hands On experience with UNIX environment and executing shell scripts

Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Result oriented, committed and hard working with a quest to learn new technologies and undertake challenging tasks

Highly motivated, self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse technical team

Technical Skills

Operating Systems

Windows 95/98/00/XP/03/07, MS-DOS and UNIX

Testing Tools

LoadRunner, Quick Test Professional (QTP), ALM, Quality Center, Bugzilla. Jira

Languages

Visual Basic (VB), SQL, VB Script

Databases

Oracle 9, 10, 11, MS SQL Server

Tools

SQL * Plus, Toad, Microsoft Office Suite, UC4, Bladelogic, BeyondCompare, FileZilla

Education

Master of Computer Applications, Visvesvarya Technological University, India

Certification

ISTQB certified

HP QTP (HP0-M47) certified

Professional Work Experience

CME Group Inc., Chicago, IL Nov 2013 – Oct 2014

QA Analyst

CME Group Inc. (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) is one of the largest options and futures exchanges. It owns and operates large derivatives and futures exchanges in Chicago and New York City, as well as online trading platforms.

Front End Clearing (FEC and FEC+) is a java-based application supporting a range of UI device types, including web and handheld. In addition to screen entry, trade submission, trade maintenance and allocation, messages can also be accepted by FEC using the Clearing API interface type following the FIXML 4.4 format. FEC processes trade and allocation messages asynchronously (via CMB) while performing validation, enrichment before persisting the trades into Oracle. FEC+ supports CPC trade entry via the C360 API and allocation messages asynchronously (via CMB) while performing validation, enrichment before persisting the trades into Oracle. Confirmation messages are also generated and then sent to firms. Electronic Globex trades are handled by the FEC+ version of ETP.

Environment: Java/J2EE, Quality Center, JIRA, UNIX, Oracle, TOAD, MS Office, Bladelogic, UC4.

Responsibilities:

Tested applications that work with Oracle, Web Technologies, Linux and/or UNIX, Java based in different environments.

Used FIXML API/UI to allow participants to submit trades, replace the existing trades, bust or cancel the trades and transfer trades.

Used FIXML for trade allocation, claim and release or reverse allocations.

Used UC4 and FileZilla for application maintenance activities and BladeLogic for build deployments.

Validated data using SQL joins.

Wrote SQL queries to perform the backend data testing of the Oracle database using PL/SQL developer and UNIX shell commands.

Executed SQL statements to check if the data integrity has been maintained and to test the integration between application and database.

Detected, reproduced and logged defects using JIRA.

Created and executed test cases in HP ALM.

Used Agile testing methodology for achieving deadlines in UAT testing.

Generated test execution report in HP ALM to be reviewed by the QA Manager and development team.

Formulated detailed Test Plan, Test Cases and Testing Procedures, which included Test Cases/Scripts, capturing Test Results and capturing and resolving Test Anomalies.

Performed Functional testing manually.

Ran the scripts on multiple environments (QA, UAT, and Production) to ensure requirements were still met.

Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & Regression testing and participated in integration testing, unit testing & system testing.

Performed end to end testing, interaction/integration with multiple downstream systems

Participated in Cross team meeting with developers, users etc. for a daily / weekly status meeting and to resolve issues if there is any conflict.

Identified and investigated data quality/integrity problems, determined impact and provided solutions to problems.

Documented and communicated test results.

Flipkart Nov 2011 – Jul 2012

QA Test Engineer

Flipkart is one of the leading companies in India selling consumer electronics including accessories. It is Internet based e-commerce web application. System is designed and developed such that the transactions are secure, calculate rates and billing based on the options, able to handle heavy user traffic periods and allowed users to browse through the products. Features include saving shopping cart, multiple shipping addresses, gift registry etc.

Environment: .Net, VB Script, Oracle, SQL Plus, XML, Quick Test Professional (QTP), Quality Center

Responsibilities:

Developed and executed test cases and performed manual testing for each system build for POS, e-commerce apps.

Performed Backend Testing and ensured the authentic retrieval of the data from the database.

Parameterized key elements to verify the Database Integrity.

Conducted Regression Testing on various builds of the application and reported the defects to the developers using Quality Center for the bug fixing and tracking.

Performed GUI Testing by creating GUI checkpoints to verify the functionality of the GUI objects using Quick Test Professional.

Developed base line scripts for testing the future release of the application using Quick Test Professional.

Involved in entire QA Life Cycle, which includes Test Designing and Execution of the entire QA process and documentation of Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Procedures and Test Scripts.

Participated in regression testing for releases.

Participated in defect status and review meetings.

Analyzed the specifications in the User Requirements Document, Functional Specifications and Technical Requirement Documents to prepare Test plans.

UCO Bank Jan 2011 – Oct 2011

QA Test Engineer

UCO Bank provides investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance and investment banking services. I was involved in the ‘Online Personal Banking” module of the website where account holders can check their accounts and balances by entering their username and password. They are also provided the service of instant transfers of funds between checking and savings accounts. The option of paying their bills using online banking services, changing their profile etc. is also available.

Environment: Mercury Quality Center, QTP, Load Runner, Windows 2003, Java and Oracle.

Responsibilities:

Worked closely with the project team in planning, coordination and implementing QA methodology.

Reviewed Business Requirement Documents, Functional Specification with System Analysts and Developers.

Involved in creating Test Plan in accordance with the business requirements.

Created test cases to check the functionality of Application.

Assisted QA Manager in coordinating/leading the testing efforts.

Provided inputs to the Project Manager on the Testing schedule and time frame.

Attended Use Case Review and Design Review meetings.

Performed Requirement Decomposition to identify High Level Test Scenarios from Specification.

Performed Manual Testing to ensure all requirements were met.

Conducted Batch Testing, Regression Testing and GUI Testing on the application using QTP.

Executed the Automated Test Scripts for every new build as a part of Regression.

Participated in weekly meeting with the management team, development teams and walkthroughs

Created and Maintained Traceability Matrix to ensure test coverage of all requirements.

Created and Executed SQL scripts for Back End Testing using Oracle.

Updated the Test Scripts for Regression build based on the enhancements to the application

Identified, Reported and Tracked Defects in Quality Center.

Generated Test Execution Matrix and Defect Matrix.

Conducted Defect Meetings and attended Team Status Meetings providing Testing Updates.

Provided regular status updates to Project Manager on high priority issues and Testing Progress.

Markem-Imaje Software Development (P) Ltd Jan 2010 – Dec 2010

QA Test Engineer

The company provide an Asset Management System, an ERP software, which is specifically designed and developed to maintain records of all asset in the organization. By using this software, the organization will eliminate most of paper work and increases the efficiency with same assets and resources. We can add, update and raise the asset, supplies and employee. It keeps track of all the information or operation carried out related to an asset. The software can also calculate the current value of the asset.

Environment: Java/J2EE, Quick Test Professional (QTP), Quality Center, XML, UNIX, MS Office, Oracle, TOAD.

Responsibilities:

Wrote and executed the test cases and did documentation related to Functional and Performance testing based on the user stories.

Review Business Requirement Document and Functional Requirement Document.

Provide detailed analysis of all testing carried out in the environment ensuring all bugs, risks and issues are logged correctly.

Actively involved in Functional, unit and Integration Testing.

Detected defects, communicated to the developers using Bug Reporting Tool and Tracking the Defects using Quality Center.

Uploaded Business requirements, test scenarios, test cases and defects to Quality Center and SharePoint.

Expertise in QA Testing in distributed Unix/Windows Environment and Oracle databases as back end & performed end-to-end testing.

Converted manual test scripts to automated test scripts in Quick Test Professional. Automated test scenarios for GUI, Functionality, Integration, Database, Security and Regression Testing using Quick Test Professional.

Perform compatibility testing on various browsers.

Summarize test results in formal test analysis reports according to documentation standard.

Interacting with Developers and Business Analyst regarding requirements, test scenarios and defects.

Responsible for Security testing which involves creating and logging in under different fictitious logins.

Digital Software (P) Ltd Aug 2006 – Jul 2007

QA Manual Tester

Project 1:

Printer driver testing project involves testing of printer driver on Windows platform. A printer like any other peripheral device when connected to a computer system needs device (printer) driver software installed on the computer for the printer to function. This driver acts as an interface between the computer system and the printer. Like any other Software, before being released to its customers the printer drivers require to be tested aggressively for its functionality, performance capability, user friendliness, localization and compatibility with the Computer Operating System.

Project 2:

Message Centre Control Duration is an embedded web based Application for printer configuration and monitoring. It provides an easy user interface for customers to view and set various printer parameters from popular web browser. Message Centre is an interactive service that extends the capabilities of a printer using Internet technology. This Software allows us to perform various operations on printers such as checking the status of printer, status of trays, listing of Active and Inactive jobs. With Message Centre Control Duration and any common Web Browser System admin can remotely configured, managed printer, monitor printer and check the status of consumables. This Software support different Languages like French, German, Japanese and Chinese etc.

Environment: Windows 2003/XP

Responsibilities:

Understand the functional specs and identifying the scenario.

Understand the Test Cases and execute them.

Involved extensively in Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Adhoc Testing, System Testing, Recovery Testing, Localization and Compatibility Testing.

Detecting, reporting, prioritizing and classifying software bugs.

Retest the resolved defects.

Send Testing status report to the stakeholders.

Involved in printer driver installation on different Operating Systems (Window 2003, Window XP, Vista, and Window 2008) both 32 bit and 64 bit OS.

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