A result oriented, hands-on Software Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester.

NABIN DAS

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Phone 484-***-****

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SUMMARY

* A result oriented, hands-on individual with more than 17 years of IT experience specializing in Software testing and Test Strategy/Planning.

* Experience in multiple industries including Life science/Pharmaceutical, and Health information technology/Managed Care with Software Development Life Cycle, Agile-Waterfall and RUP Methodology, 21 CFR Part 11 Validation, Technical Writing, Change Control Management, testing and implementation of business applications.

* QA/Validation experience in all phases of SDLC, including Good Document Practice, requirements gathering, risk analysis, project planning, scheduling, testing, defect tracking, management, and reporting.

* Expert at using both manual and automated testing tools to troubleshoot systems, integration, user acceptance, positive and negative, functionality, object, and regression.

* Review all protocols and SOP’s, requirement docs, project estimates, test cases, and scripts from user requirement and design documents. Review/Validate Computer Systems in compliance 21 CFR Parts 203, 205 (PDMA) and part 11, and GAMP FDA Regulations.

* Manage relationships with developers, business analysts, and user representatives in application design and document reviews.

* Experienced in working with Offshore/Onsite developers and testing teams, managing Software QA Projects from concept through maintenance and providing on-time deliverables with highest quality to the aggressive deadline.

* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Good team player with the ability to lead, manage and work independently in a timely sensitive environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Testing Tools:

ALM/HP QUALITY CENTER, DB VISUALIZER, RATIONAL MANUAL TESTER, SQA TEST MANAGER, ROBOT, PL/SQL DEVELOPER, MS SOURCE SAFE, VISIO, WINRUNNER, Loadrunner, LOTUS NOTES, QuickTest Pro, Visual Source Safe, Rational Clear Quest, PVCS Tracker, CLARIFY, SEIBEL,TEST DIRECTOR, TRACKWISE. TortoiseSVN for subversion.

Platforms:

Windows 7/ XP/2000/NT, Windows Server 2003, Linux, UNIX

Networking:

TELNET,TCP/IP,FTP, PUTTY,

Languages:

SQL, XML, HTML, DHTML, C, C++, ASP, Java, J2EE, Visual Basic

Web Servers:

JBoss, WebSphere, WebLogic

Document Management Software:

Microsoft office Suite, MS Project, MS SharePoint, Documentum, FirstDocs/MIDAS, Remedy Software. Blueprint Software.

Database:

CACHE 4.1 – 5.0, WRQ Reflection 2 as connectivity software, SQLSERVER, MS ACCESS, ORACLE, SYBASE SQL ANYWHERE,

Methodologies:

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile-Scrum, RUPP (Iterative), Waterfall, Phased Delivery. SENN DELANEY Best practices for methodically shaping customer-centric culture.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MERCK & CO., Inc. 01/2012-Present

Merck Research Laboratories at Upper Gwynedd, PA facility,

Quality Assurance/ Validation

Involved in every step of the IT SQA of Operational Qualification (OQ) that was carried out through Verification and Validation (V&V) activities of Computer System Validation and the associated testing including creation of use cases, creating test scripts from user stories, system testing, regression, UAT that occurred throughout the entire SDLC of the Modeling & Simulation Workbench.

* Involved in multitasking role working with distributed cross-functional teams including the outsourced vendor and modelers in US and Europe to make sure that the product meets their requirements and is fit for use in the controlled environment supported with all system documentation.

* Worked closely with the overseas Vendor, testing the incremental builds as the functionalities were created in the application in Development, provided inputs, logged defect, retested the fixes and comprehensively validated the application to Production.

* Assisted in Change management, led the Project facilitating communication to the teams, Assisted in investigating the issues faced by the modelers such as slow response times, failing to load large zip files, working with the vendor in resolving and successfully implemented the project migration.

* Provided correct and complete documented evidence updating the Configuration Specification as needed, maintained Error / Event Log Repository, authored the Development Test Plan(DTP), test scripts, Version Description document(VDD), Development Summary Reports(DSR), Disaster Recovery Plan, Quality Summary Report and Release Authorization Notice (QASR-RAN) and updated the System Documentation index (SDI) which provides a high degree of assurance that M&S Workbench will consistently produce results that meet its predetermined specification and quality attributes.

MEDecision INC Wayne, PA. 03/2004-12/2011

Quality Assurance

* Developed Test strategies, test cases, test data, execute test scripts and analyzing results for validity and clarity. Tested MEDecision’s EDI products to HIPAA standard (278) EDI connectivity and IVR product in conjunction with CarePlanner, an integrated case, disease and utilization management product.

* Developed, maintained and actualized technical quality assurance project plan across multiple products and releases.

* Determined testing resource allocation to meet release deadlines.

* Developed and maintained team procedure manuals for test case development, test strategy development, test execution, defect documentation, defect prioritization and automated scripting.

* Audited defect tracking system for accuracy and timeliness.

* Acted as liaison between MEDecision, Inc. and Quality Assurance consulting resources of off-shore consultants in India.

* Delivered internal and external product demonstrations for internal training, user group interactive training.

* Reviewed and submitted feedback on GUI designs, functional use cases and technical specifications to the Functional, Development and Product Management departments.

* Executed test scripts on character based, client/server, Java, XML/XSL and Web Services applications.

* Documented, tracked, and verified defects and fixes across multiple products, platforms, and releases.

* Participate in all phases of development life cycle by providing input during requirement phase and design meetings, functional the technical walkthroughs. Review high-level and detailed requirement specifications to provide feedback based on usability, feasibility and complexity.

* Mentor new team members on MEDecision’s SLC & Testing best practices and working with overseas team.

ELI LILLY & CO, Indianapolis, IN. 09/2003-12/2003

Quality Assurance

GPCMS (Global Product Complaint Management System) Remediation Project:

* Created User Requirement Specification (URS) Functional Requirement specification (FRS) and System Design Specification Document,

* Involved in development and finalization of System Test Plan, develop test cases and scripts, execution of test scripts, documenting the actual results and defects and summary report.

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY Plainsboro, NJ 04/2003-08/2003

Quality Assurance

Performed validation testing under the guidelines of CFR 21 Part 11 and co-ordinated and tested the business functionality on the SFA software used by BMS Pharmaceutical Reps. Designed and documented test plans and test scripts, executed the scripts, tracked testing progress, evaluated the results, closed all deviations and wrote test summary documents.

RETURNCENTRAL INC Newark, DE. 05/2002 -03/2003

Quality Assurance

Tested new web-base B2B Return Logistics software that automates all aspects of the product returns and disposition process.

MERCK & CO INC, West Point, PA. 03/2001-03/2002

Quality Assurance, USHH Sales Force Automation

Tested Merck’s in-house developed SFA engineered in Client Server Technology in the mobile segment

GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE INC King of Prussia, PA. 10/2000-02/2001

Quality Assurance

Tested Knowledge Pathways, an integrated E-learning solution having Content, technology and services for corporate training that combines tracking, reporting and authoring capabilities. The application runs on multiple Platforms and browsers.

DENDRITE INTERNATIONAL Morristown, NJ. 01/1997-09/2000

QA Lead/Quality Assurance Analyst

* Managed a team of 3 QA Analysts per project initiative. Handled Lilly US, Lilly Canada, Parke Davis, Pfizer, Block Drug projects as QA Lead.

EDUCATION

* Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.

* BS in Accounting from St. Xavier’s College, University of Calcutta, India

* Diploma in Client Server Applications & Programming from DPT Business School, Philadelphia, PA.

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