Manager Test
Resume:
Durga Prakash Basavaraju
Phone: (***) ***. **** / email: *******@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
* 8 + years of professional Information Technology experience with
extensive focus performing Manual Testing in various
environments/platforms related to Web-based/E-commerce, Insurance,
Decision Management, Banking, Hospitality, Retail, Credit Card, B2B
Industry verticals.
* Adept in end-to-end Functional testing with a strong grasp on core
business processes.
* Extensive experience with SDLC, SCRUM and Agile processes, end user
collaboration, defect management, offshore management, managing
multiple assignments and delivering quality end-user products.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ADP (Robert Half international) Alpharetta, GA
May 2013 - Present
Sr. QA Engineer
ADP provides paychecks for 29 million workers worldwide, processing
securities transactions for clients in 25 countries, delivering computing
solutions for auto and truck dealers in 13 countries, and managing 13
million claims estimate annually. ADP is one of the largest providers of
HR, payroll, benefits and talent management. Business processing and cloud
based solutions.
Responsibilities
* Developed Test Plans, and Test Cases, raise and escalated defects
based on defect severity as needed.
* Executed Job runs and performed file comparisons between Pre-migration
files with Post-migration files using Beyond Compare tool.
* Used XML Marker for analyzing the xml content based on the requirement
specification documents.
* Performed regression and UAT testing on the Service applications
running the test Execution Scripts (Stored Procedures for backend
testing) and raised key SEV1 defects.
* Involved in Server side DB testing for database validation.
* Participated in requirement meetings and defect Review Board meetings
with upper management.
* Used TOAD for database validation involving integration testing.
* Executed test cases manually and generate reports.
* Generated daily status reports and acceptance/exit criteria sign off
reports.
* Exclusively worked on the Employee Benefit Plans Enrollment and COBRA
enrollments.
* Verified database validations using SQL queries for Shadow tables,
running the Stored Procedures on Insert, Update and Deleted records
that include COBRA enrollment and dependent enrollment for employees
for a company (Client).
* Performed database validations using SQL queries exclusively.
Environment: Quality Center version 11, Java, XML, SQL Developer, TOAD, MS
Office, API Web Services, SOAP Client, .Net, Beyond Compare, XML Marker,
Agile methodology
Wyndham - Diverse Lynx (Diverse Lynx) Orlando, FL
August 2012 to May 2013
Sr. QA Analyst
Wyndham Worldwide is one of the world's largest hospitality companies
across six continents. They offer individual consumers and business
customers a broad array of hospitality products and services as well as
various accommodation alternatives and price ranges through our premier
portfolio of world-renowned brands.
Responsibilities:
* Managed Agent Desk Top application, Web application and Integration
testing.
* Developed the Test strategy documents, Test Plans, and Test Cases.
* Created Test cases and test execution based on the change requests.
* Raised defects while test set execution for each build/release as
necessary.
* Retested the defects when resolved by the development team upon build
deployment and assign the status to close/reopen as appropriate.
* Performed Regression Testing, Service Applications generating the Test
Execution Scripts.
* Involved in Server side testing for database validation using SOAP
Client and Data Feeder tools.
* Participated in Requirement meetings and Defect Review Board meetings.
* Used TOAD for database validation using SQL queries involving
integration testing.
* Executed test cases manually and generate reports.
* Generated weekly status reports and acceptance criteria sign off
reports.
* Created test data and test files for applications.
* Performed database validations using SQL join queries exclusively.
* Coordinated with offshore team (India teams) for test cases execution
and daily status reports.
Environment: Quality Center version 11, Java, XML, SQL Developer, UNIX, MS
Office, API Web Services, .Net, SOAP Client, WinSCP, FTP, Agile methodology
Ericsson (Apex Systems, Inc.) Duluth, GA Dec
2011 - July 2012
Sr. QA Analyst
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and
services to mobile and fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more
than 180 countries use our network equipment, and more than 40 percent of
the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Also, Ericsson
is one of the few companies worldwide that can offer end-to-end solutions
for all major mobile communication standards. The networks, telecom and
Television services and multimedia solutions make it easier for people,
across the world, to communicate.
Responsibilities:
* Involved in developing the Test strategy documents, Test Plans, and
Test Cases for MediaCorp project applications, validating live TV
functionality.
* Worked with Magna Quest application for creating subscriber accounts
and adding Set Top Box (STB) connection configuration to the
subscriber accounts.
* Worked on the Content Management System application that involves
creation of metadata for VOD (Video on Demand) packages; worked on
using putty for file transfers and ingesting VOD files in
Development/Test, Integration and Production environments.
* Created Test cases and test execution based on the change requests
* Raised defects while test set executions for each build/release
* Performed Regression Testing, Service Applications generating the Test
Execution Scripts.
* Involved in Server side testing for database validation using SOAP
Client.
* Participated in Requirement meetings and Defect Review Board meetings.
* Used TestLink extensively for creating and executing test cases.
* Executed test cases manually and generate reports.
* Used Eforge Ericsson internal application for documentation of the
project testing.
* Generated weekly status reports and acceptance criteria sign off
reports.
* Created test data and test files for applications.
* Used SQL join queries exclusively, performed database validations.
* Coordinated with offshore teams (Brazil and Singapore teams) for test
cases execution.
* As a Team Lead, coordinated with offshore teams of 5 members in
Singapore and a team of 3 members in Brazil.
Environment: TestLink, Java, XML, SQL Developer, UNIX, MS Office, API Web
Services, .Net, REST Client, WinSCP, FTP, Eforge, Agile methodology
Home Depot (via Syntel Inc.) Functional Test Lead July 2011 -
Dec 2011
Atlanta, GA
Home Depot is the fastest growing home improvement retailer in U.S.
history. The Home Depot developed strategic product alliances directly with
industry-leading manufacturers to deliver the most exclusive assortments to
customers. The Supplier Center Web site contains important Merchandise
Supplier and Installation Service Provider information for both current and
potential partnerships with The Home Depot.
Responsibilities:
* Involved in developing the Test strategy documents, Test Plans,
Traceability matrices, and Test Cases for Vendor Collaboration
application and Supplier Buying Agreement applications.
* Perform defect and data base validations
* Raise defects while test set executions for each build/release
* Coordinate with offshore team of four resources on the assigned
projects.
* Perform Regression Testing, Service Applications generating the Test
Execution Scripts.
* Participate in Requirement meetings and Detail Design meetings.
* Use Quality Center extensively for creating and executing test cases.
* Execute test cases manually in the Test Lab (QC).
* Use Share point for Documentation.
* Using SQL join queries exclusively, performed database validations.
* Generate weekly status reports and acceptance criteria sign off
reports.
* As a Test Lead, coordinated with the offshore team of four members
(India) to overview the project testing.
* Coordinate with offshore team (four members) as a team lead to oversea
test cases and test execution.
Environment: Quality Center 10.2, Java, XML, SQL Server Oracle 9i, UNIX, MS
Office, API Web Services, SOAP Client, .Net, Agile methodology
Wyndham Vacation Ownership (Cognizant) Orlando, FL
Oct 2010 - July 2011
Functional Test Lead
Wyndham Worldwide is one of the world's largest hospitality companies
across six continents. We offer individual consumers and business customers
a broad array of hospitality products and services as well as various
accommodation alternatives and price ranges through our premier portfolio
of world-renowned brands. As the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and
the European leader in vacation rentals, Wyndham Exchange and Rentals helps
to deliver vacations to more than 3.8 million members in approximately 100
countries.
Responsibilities:
* Involved in developing the Test strategy documents, Test Plans,
Traceability matrices, and Test Cases.
* Involved in managing Tasks and Action Items in TFS
* Involved in Regression Testing, Service Applications generating the
Test Execution Scripts.
* Participated in Requirement meetings and Detail Design meetings.
* Used Quality Center extensively for creating and executing test cases.
* Executed test cases manually in the Test Lab (QC).
* Used Share point for Project Documentation.
* Involved in creating test data and test files for applications.
* Generated weekly status reports and acceptance criteria sign off
reports.
* Using SQL join queries exclusively, performed database validations.
* As a team lead, coordinated with offshore team of four resources on
the assigned projects.
Environment: Quality Center 9.2, Java, XML, SOAP Client,, SQL Server Oracle
9i, UNIX, MS Office, API Web Services, J2EE, .Net, Agile methodology, TFS
USAA (Cognizant) Sr. Associate/Test Lead Jan 2010 -
Oct 2010
San Antonio, TX
USAA provides more than 150 products and services. And their world-class
employees are personally committed to delivering excellent service and high-
value products.
Responsibilities:
* Involved in developing the Test strategy documents, Test Plans,
Traceability matrices, and Test Cases.
* Involved in Regression Testing, Service Applications generating the
Test Execution Scripts.
* Participated in Requirement meetings and Detail Design meetings.
* Used Quality Center extensively for creating and executing test cases.
* Used Star Team for Defect Management.
* Executed test cases manually in the Test Lab (QC).
* Provided input to local estimation processes for projects using in-
built Testing Estimation tool.
* Used Share point for Documentation.
* Involved in creating test data for applications.
* As a team lead, coordinated with offshore team of four resources on
the assigned projects.
* Managed multiple vendor scenarios on various projects.
* Involved in running automation test scripts using QTP (Quick Test
Professional).
* Involved in performance testing to analyze the response time using
Load Runner.
Environment: Quality Center 9.2, Star Team, Java, XML, SOAP, SQL Server
Main Frame (Green Screens), Oracle 9i, UNIX, MS Office, API Web Services,
DB2, J2EE
Bank of America (Matlen Silver) Sr. QA Analyst/Engineer Jan 2009 -
Dec 2009
Jacksonville, FL
Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions,
serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large
corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and
other financial and risk-management products and services.
Responsibilities:
* Involved in developing the Test strategy documents, Feature Test
Plans, Traceability matrices, and Test Cases.
* Involved in Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, and Shake down Testing
for Wealth Management Service Applications generating the Test
Execution Scripts.
* Involved in Server side testing for database validation using SOAP
Client and Data Feeder tools.
* Participated in Requirement meetings and Detail Design meetings.
* Used Test Manager extensively for creating and executing test cases.
* Used Clear Quest for Defect Management.
* Used Win SQL/SQL Developer for database validation testing.
* Executed test cases manually in the Test Lab.
* Used DSF Monitor for analyzing the SOAP/XML request files and
responses.
* As Test lead, managed multiple vendor scenarios on different projects.
* Used Share point for Documentation.
* Involved in creating test data and test files for applications.
* Using SQL join queries exclusively, performed database validations.
* Used Pass Port (Green screens) Main Frame Legacy screens to create
accounts and roles.
* Involved in overseeing the automation testing effort using QTP (Quick
Test Professional).
* Executed Main Frame database validations.
Environment: Test Manager, Clear Quest, Java, XML, SOAP Client,, TCP/IP,
SQL Server 2005, Win SQL, Main Frame (Green Screens), Oracle 9i, UNIX, MS
Office, API Web Services DB2.
TSYS Prepaid, Sr. QA Analyst May 2008 -
Sep 2008
Alpharetta, GA
TSYS Prepaid offers a wide range of products and services that provide
enhanced value to issuer's card portfolios, enabling them to grow their
business and better serve their customers.
Responsibilities:
* Involved in developing the Test strategy documents, Test plans,
Feature Test Plans, Traceability matrices, and Test Cases.
* Participated in Requirement meetings and Detail Design meetings for
understanding the functional requirements.
* Used Test Manager Tool extensively for preparing test cases.
* Used Clear Quest Defect Management tool
* Used JIRA for defect/Issue tracking.
* Used SQL Query Analyzer for database validation testing.
* Used Confluence for source safe exclusively.
* Involved in creating test data and test files for applications.
* Used Fast Test tool for simulating Credit card, Debit Card, Prepaid
card, Reward card, and Gift card transactions.
* Using SQL join queries, performed database validations.
Environment: Test Manager, Java, XML, TCP/IP, SQL Server 2005, Oracle 9i,
UNIX, PSFTP, Beyond Compare, MS Office, putty exec., JIRA, Confluence, API
Web Services
Fair Isaac Corporation, QA Analyst Engineer Jan 2006 -
April 2008
Norcross, GA
Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE: FIC) is the leading provider of Decision
Management Solutions powered by advanced analytics.
Responsibilities:
* Involved in developing the Test strategy documents, Test plans,
Feature Test Plans, Traceability matrices, and Test Cases.
* Participated in Requirement meetings and Detail Design meetings for
understanding the functional requirements.
* Prepared test cases for the following components: Automated Collection
Control modules, Document Accessibility and Enhancement, ScoreNet
Portal, Interfaces for Data Providers, Data Source Configuration,
NetWork Activity and Reporting modules, Forums, Mortgage Insurance
modules, Billing modules, Asset Remarketing modules, CRM Admin GUI,
and several other related modules for enhancements.
* Used Test Manager extensively for preparing test cases.
* Used Rational Clear Quest for defect tracking.
* Used SQL Query Analyzer for database validation testing.
* Involved in Server side testing for database validation using SOAP
Client and Data Feeder tools.
* Used Data Feeder tool for xml file transfers and PSFTP for queuing.
* Involved in creating test data and test files for applications.
* Prepared minutes of meeting and recorded the conference meetings.
* Generated Test Evaluation Summary reports, Test Entrance Criteria and
Exit Criteria reports.
* Involved with Data migration projects.
* As a Test Lead, coordinated with the offshore team of two members
(India) to overview the project testing.
Environment: Test Manager, Rational Manual Tester, Rational Clear Quest,
Java, XML, TCP/IP, SQL Server 2005, Oracle 9i, UNIX, PSFTP, Data Feeder,
Beyond Compare, Toad, MS Office, Windows NT
TransUnion, QA Tester Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
Atlanta, GA
Trans Union is one of the leading credit bureaus providing services to
various customers that include Insurance, Financial, Telecom, Health Care,
Auto, Retail and individuals.
Responsibilities:
* Wrote requirements and Logical Test cases for the Envision Logic
product enhancement.
* Used Rational Clear Quest for Defect tracking.
* Wrote manual test scripts extensively for the advanced Envision
product.
* Used Share Point web application to upload the Logical Test Cases.
* Involved in developing the Test strategy documents, Test Scenarios,
Test Cases, and Test Scripts and executed the scripts successfully.
* Participated in Requirement meetings and Detail Design meetings for
understanding the functional requirements of the enhancement of the
Envision product.
Environment: Quality Center, Rational Clear Quest, Java, XML, TCP/IP, SQL,
Oracle 9i, Beyond Compare, Toad, MS Office, Windows NT
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological [JNTU] University,
AP, India
TECHNICAL SUMMARY:
Operating Systems: Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, MS-DOS, UNIX
Testing Tools: IBM Rational Functional Tester/Manual Tester, Rational
Robot, Rational Clear Quest, Rational Test Manager, Mercury
Tools: Quality Center 9.2, QTP, Test Director 7.6/ 7.8, Win
Runner 7.6/7.0, Star Team
Tools: WSFTP, PSFTP, putty, Data Feeder, DSF Monitor, MapForce, DOM
Toy, Toad, Beyond Compare, XSQL, VSS, TortoiseSVN,
Confluence, JIRA, Fast Test, SOAP Client, Eforge and
SharePoint
Packages: MS-Office, MS-Access, and MS-Excel
RDBMS: SQL Server, Oracle 10i, and MS Access, IBM DB2.
Web Technologies: XML, HTML, DHTML, AJAX, VBScript, ASP, JSP and Java
Script
Application Servers: Web logic 6.0, IIS, Apache Server and Web Sphere 7.x
REFERENCES: will be gladly provided upon request.
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