Pooja Badaya
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SUMMARY
. Over 8 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance Testing
(Manual and Automation) in different domains including Banking,
Retail, Financial Services and Consulting.
. Strong knowledge of all phases of SDLC and Software Testing Life
Cycle(STLC) from Test Planning, Analysis, Test case design, execution
& post implementation.
. Proficient in reviewing business requirements/functional
specifications and developing detailed Test Plan, mapping
requirements, test scenarios and writing test cases. Participated in
application analysis, test strategy development and test script
development.
. Performed testing in client-server applications, web based
applications, web services and batch jobs.
. Experience in creating traceability matrix to ensure comprehensive
test coverage of requirements.
. Proficient in creating test data to execute test cases in system
testing / UAT testing.
. Proficient in Functional testing, Regression, GUI, Integration, Smoke,
User Acceptance (UAT), Security, Usability and cross browser
compatibility testing during various phases of the development of an
application including post production support.
. Participated in requirements/ design reviews in system analysis phase
and facilitated the testing review process.
. Solid Back-end testing experience in writing and executing SQL
queries.
. Proficient in testing SharePoint list and Document library.
. Adept in using test management tools like HP Quality Center, Quick
Test Pro, Test director and JIRA.
. Experience with version control and change control procedures.
. Experience in different software development methodologies - Waterfall
Model and Agile Model
. Superior analytical, troubleshooting, oral and written communication
and presentation skills.
. Quick learner can follow highly technical processes.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Testing Tools: Quality Center 9.2/10/11, QuickTest Pro 10.0, Test
Director, JIRA
Platforms: Windows XP/2000, Window Server 2003, Java, UNIX,
.NET, AS/400
Database: Oracle 9i/10g, PL SQL Developer, SQL Server 2000, MS
Access
Domain: Banking and Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing,
Healthcare
Web Servers: IBM WebSphere, Tomcat, iSeries
Software: PEGA, Oracle Financial Analyzer, MS Office 2010,
Sharepoint 2007, Visio, Dreamweaver,
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bank of America, Richardson, TX
Apr 2013 - Mar 2014
Sr. QA Analyst
Loan Modification - Default Workflow (Phase I)
The Default workflow project is used in tracking the loan modification
requests in Bank of America. This tool automates the process for
receiving, managing, tracking and responding to incoming home loan
modification requests. The tool simplifies the processing of
modifications by automatically moving loans along a consistent workflow
across functions including 020 (Process Support), 030 (Underwriting), 040
(ROQA). There are government regulations to make the homeowner's
affordability and stability plan to restructure or refinance mortgage
loans to avoid foreclosure.
Responsibilities:
. Attended Daily defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
. Tested critical bug fixes and coordinated with developers in release
of bug fixes meeting tight timelines.
. Leaded Team in Testing Warranty Defects.
. Developed User Manuals and Training Manuals as per Project
Specifications.
. Created UAT Test Data and assisted in writing UAT Test Plan and
uploading UAT Test Cases in QC.
. Executed UAT test cases in Pre-Prod environment.
. Uploaded documents in IPortal and iSeries for preparing test data for
testing loans in Pre-Prod.
. Used PL SQL Developer to write SQL queries for back end data
validation testing.
. Worked on Quality Center for reporting and tracking defects and
providing updates on resolved defects.
. Involved in analyzing the business requirements and system
specifications to understand the Application.
. Interacted in regular meetings with LOB to review requirements and get
clarifications.
. Designed & created test cases based on the BRD, HLD and LLD.
Environment: HP QC 11.0, PEGA - DW, IPortal, iSeries, SharePoint, Java,
MS SQL Server
CFPB Appeals Nov
2013 - Mar 2014
UAT Tester
The Appeals Project was for borrowers whose application for lending was
declined and the borrower wished to appeal the decline decision. The
Appeal needed to be done within 30 calendar days of the date of the
decline letter. I worked on synchronizing between the two applications
of PEGA - DW and AWM and seeing that the loan flowed through the proper
routes. The DW and AWM applications are used by Underwriters and Appeals
Specialists respectively.
Responsibilities:
. Attended Daily defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
. Tested critical bug fixes and coordinated with developers in release
of bug fixes meeting tight timelines.
. Worked on POP items.
. Was in charge of Testing the Change Controls.
. Created UAT Test Data and assisted in writing UAT Test Plan and
uploading UAT Test Cases in QC.
. Executed UAT test cases in Pre-Prod environment.
. Uploaded documents in IPortal and iSeries for preparing test data for
testing loans in Pre-Prod.
. Used PL SQL Developer to write SQL queries for back end data
validation testing.
. Involved in analyzing the business requirements and system
specifications to understand the Application.
. Involved in defects tracking, review, analysis and comparing results
using Quality Center.
. Designed & created test cases based on the Business requirements.
Environment: HP QC 11.0, PEGA - DW, PEGA - AWM, IPortal, iSeries,
SharePoint, Java, MS SQL Server
ETCC, Dallas, TX
July 2012 - Mar 2013
Sr. QA Analyst
NTTA Core 2.0
Electronic Transaction Consultants Corporation (ETC Corporation) is
the toll industry's leading company to provide resources for system
integration, design, development, implementation, consulting, and
customer service operations. I worked on their flagship product RITE
solution which was customized for NTTA (North Texas Toll Association)
client. I worked primarily on testing of modules CSC, OLCSC, 3PTS,
Disputes and Payments. I also mentored 3 QAs by transitioning QA
processes and methodologies specific to ETCC.
Responsibilities:
. Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
. Tested critical bug fixes and coordinated with developers in release
of bug fixes meeting tight timelines.
. Developed User Manuals and Training Manuals as per Project
Specifications.
. Created UAT Test Data and assisted in writing UAT Test Plan and
uploading UAT Test Cases in QC.
. Executed UAT test cases for CSC module in Pre-Prod.
. Used PL SQL Developer to write SQL queries for back end data
validation testing.
. Worked on Quality Center for test case repository, reporting and
tracking bugs, and providing updates on resolved bugs.
. Generated test case metrics for management like test case percentage
Executed, Passed, Failed and Not Run and type of defects updates.
. Involved in analyzing the business requirements and system
specifications to understand the Application.
. Created RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix) to make sure all the
requirements are covered and their test cases are executed and the
status updated.
. Developed and Performed execution of Test Scripts manually to verify
the expected results
. Involved in defects tracking, review, analysis and comparing results
using Quality Center.
. Documented and published test results, did troubleshooting and
escalated critical issues with Development team.
. Interacted in regular meetings with BA, PM, business to review
requirements and reported ambiguous requirements for clarification.
. Designed & created test cases based on the Business requirements.
Environment: HP QC, Websphere Application Server 7.0, SharePoint 2007,
Java, PL SQL Developer, MS Office 2010.
Target, Minneapolis, MN
Sept 2010 - May 2012
QA Analyst
OTM
Target has an overseas transportation management application to manage
its Overseas Transportation
needs and integrate vendors and carriers through OTM application. As a
QA Analyst, I was involved in
testing the OTM application, which allows internal users to add rates for
carriers, accurately assign
bookings to carriers based on MQC logic, and check the status of the
shipments. The Project also
involved technology migration from ATG to Java Stack 2.0 hence required
exhaustive testing of all the
modules for the application.
Responsibilities
. Involved in analyzing the business requirements and system
specifications to understand the Application.
. Interacted in regular meetings with BA, PM, business to review
requirements and reported ambiguous requirements for clarification.
. Designed & created test cases based on the Business requirements.
. Developed and Performed execution of Test Scripts manually to verify
the expected results
. Involved in defects tracking, review, analysis and comparing results
using Quality Center.
. Used VB Script language in QTP to check the different functionalities
of the application.
. Worked on creating automation test scripts in QTP for performing
Regression Testing along with automation team.
. Documented and published test results, did troubleshooting and
escalated critical issues with Development team.
. Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
. Tested critical bug fixes and coordinated with developers in release
of bug fixes meeting tight timeline.
. Assured the software that was delivered met all requirements and
expectations of final UAT test plan.
. Performed system testing, integration, regression and smoke testing
along with supporting UAT.
. Used Toad to write SQL queries for back end data validation testing
for rates module
. Testing ETL batch jobs that include data uploads into Oracle database;
rates file transfer and csv file conversion.
. Functionality testing of email notification in ETL job failures, abort
or data issue problems.
. Used Quality Center for test case repository, reporting and tracking
bugs, and providing updates on resolved bugs.
Environment: HP QC, QTP, RSA 7.5.4, SharePoint 2007, .NET, Java, Oracle
11i, AS/400, MS Excel 2010, Unix, Datastage, Fire Fox & Google Chrome.
ABN Amro Bank, Jersey City
Jan 2010 - Sep 2010
QA Analyst
TCO
The earlier cost allocation model in the IT was driven by headcount and
IT expenses are reported at an aggregated level. As a result there was
little transparency around the cost of individual IT service components.
TCO Program's objectives were to provide transparency of IT cost
allocation back to business. It also involved analyzing cost breakdown
and identify target areas of cost saving ~ prioritize cost initiatives.
ABN Mortgage BU was taken as pilot for doing IT chargeback to business
unit. As QA Analyst, I was involved in testing the App inventory and
integrating it with other applications and data points. The project was
executed in Agile Methodology.
Responsibilities
. Involved in analyzing the Business requirements and System
specifications to understand the Application.
. Developed test cases for mass data migration and synchronization
across multiple databases.
. Involved with Design and Development team to implement the
requirements.
. Designed & created test cases based on the Business requirements.
. Interacted in regular meetings with the Development Team, Scrum Master
and Product Owner to review requirements and reported ambiguous
requirements for clarification.
. Designed & created test cases based on the Business requirements.
. Analyzed the test scenarios and ensured that test requirements are
accurate and complete.
. Developed and Performed execution of Test Scripts manually to verify
the expected results
. Involved in defects tracking, review, analysis and comparing results
using JIRA.
. Documented and published test results, did troubleshooting and
escalated critical issues with Development team.
. Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
. Tested critical bug fixes and coordinated with developers in release
of bug fixes meeting tight timeline
. Used macros to automate certain repetitive tasks.
. Participating in the CR review meetings to resolve the issues.
. Documented and published test results, did troubleshooting and
escalated critical issues with Development team.
Environment: JIRA, Tomcat, Java, JSP, SQL Server 2005, MS Word, MS Power
point, UNIX and Oracle Financial Analyzer
ABN Amro Bank, Jersey City
Oct 2009 - Jan 2010
QA Analyst
HLMS
ABN Amro Bank is a premier provider of various financial and mortgage
services to its customers. I worked on its Home Loan Management System
This application is an online workflow system to book and monitor the
loan portfolios. The business of this division is to process loan
application from potential clients/customers, evaluate their eligibility,
approve them, and maintain the loans till they are closed. This includes
client, debtor, invoice, pricing, and account information. The bank's
general ledger is synchronized with that of the system.
Responsibilities:
. Involved in Functional testing by executing Test script manually.
. Performed testing for various modules.
. Used SQL queries for back end data validation testing.
. Involved in Navigational testing, Field validation, Functional
testing.
. Involved in Data validation testing for Data Update application.
. Functionality testing of monthly MIS report in Oracle financial
analyzer.
. Involved in defects tracking, review, analysis and comparing results
using JIRA
. Integration Testing was done on all system components and internal and
external interfaces to validate all the system components interface
with each other and other systems accurately.
. Functional Test of Data Update was done to verify functional
correctness of the Data Update functions.
Best Buy, Minneapolis, MN
Mar 2008 - Oct 2009
QA Analyst
VMM POL
Best Buy has Partners' online application for external users like
vendors. Migrated users from POL to
new security platform VMM for better user experience. I was involved in
testing the POL as well as VMM
platform for new users and the access controls for the new users based on
new VMM ID.
Responsibilities
. Organized Business and Functional Requirement review sessions with
project team.
. Participated in requirements/design reviews and system analysis phase
and facilitates the testing review process.
. Involved in testing the new functionalities based on test cases and
coordinated with development team in fixing the issues.
. Worked closely with Development team to discuss the design and testing
aspects of the applications to design the Test plans
. Developed the requirements coverage matrix to demonstrate that all
business and functional requirements are validated by the test cases.
. Generated Test Case Metrics like percentage Executed, Passed, Failed
and Not Run.
. Prepared Test Dashboard reporting for the management to get the status
of the testing
. Use Quality Center for test case repository, reporting and tracking
bugs, and providing updates on resolved bugs.
. Liaise with developers, business analysts, and business end users in
testing and document reviews and responsible for test deliverables &
issue escalations
. Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
. Used VB Script language in QTP to automate some functionalities of the
application for regression testing.
. Executed automated testing and generated test scripts using QTP.
. Created test data and user profiles for the application testing.
. Designed test plans and defined cases for functional, integration
system, and user acceptance testing.
. Modified test plans in accordance with changing requirements.
. Worked with development team to set the Test Environments and
executing automated test cases.
. Involved in defects tracking, review, analysis and comparing results
using Quality Center.
. Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
Environment: HP QC 9.2, QTP 9.2, MS Word, MS Power point, WAS 7.0, Java,
Oracle 9i
TCF Bank, Milwaukee, WI
Jun 2007- Mar 2008
QA Tester
TCF Bank is a premier provider of various financial and mortgage services
to its customers. The project was about testing the mortgage processing
application for the TCF Bank. This application is an online
workflow system to book and monitor the loan portfolios. The business of
this division is to process loan
application from potential clients/customers, evaluate their eligibility,
approve them, and maintain the loans till they are closed. This includes
client, debtor, invoice, pricing, and account information. Invoices are
funded and payments are processed with accounts being managed
accordingly. Reports are generated for internal and external use. The
bank's general ledger is synchronized with that of the system. It also
includes creation of unique loan number and single customer view.
Responsibilities
. Involved in analyzing the Business requirements and System
specifications to understand the Application.
. Contribute to various STLC stages by creating test scripts, executing
test cases and managing defects.
. Interact with business for test case clarifications and develop test
plans.
. Determined testing requirements developed and reviewed scripts for
positive and negative test scenarios, conducted baseline testing, and
generated reports.
. Analyzed application, system, and security errors. Escalated issues to
developers and verified fixes.
. Designed test plans and defined cases for functional, integration
system, and user acceptance testing.
. Involved on testing the new functionalities based on test cases and
coordinated with development team in fixing the issues.
. Used JIRA for test case repository, reporting and tracking bugs, and
providing updates on resolved bugs.
. Liaise with developers, business analysts, and business end users in
testing and document reviews and responsible for test deliverables &
issue escalations
. Involved in testing creation of a unique loan number for all loans and
EMI credit through direct debit.
. Attended weekly defect report meetings and presented progress updates.
. Configure test environment and create strategy for web application
development. Assure test data, schedule manual tests. Approve results
documentation and tracking systems updates.
. Executed queries in SQL for database and backend testing.
Environment: Windows XP/2000, Java, JIRA, SQL Server 2000, MS Word, MS
Power point.
JK Texbond Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India
Jan 2006 - Apr 2007
Tester
JK Texbond developed in-house application to manage inventory and also
developed their website for product promotion. As a QA Analyst I was
involved in testing the application from the requirement phase.
. Involved in analyzing the Business requirements and System
specifications to understand the Application.
. Involved in writing and executing Test cases and test scenarios for
manual testing for different modules of the application.
. Extensively worked on different scenarios including Normal,
Alternative and Negative flows.
. Involved in Backend Database testing/validation using SQL.
. Tested Sharepoint list and Document library modules for website.
. Developed test cases to perform Functional, System and User Acceptance
testing of the application.
. Conducted Functional, Regression and GUI testing.
. Coordinated with business users in User Acceptance Testing and
obtaining the UAT approval.
. Used Excel to maintain test case design and execution in order to
track the results updated properly.
Environment: Java, HTML, SQL Server 2000, Sharepoint, Dreamweaver, MS
Excel