Sailaja Dontikurti
Houston, TX, *****
Cell: 972-***-**** Email: ********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Around 4 years of experience as Quality Analyst/ Business Analyst in designing, developing,
implementing, and executing test plans, test cases, and other testing needs according to user
requirement and business rules. Experienced in various kinds of testing, such as functional
testing, black box testing, negative testing, integration testing and Graphic User Interface (GUI)
testing. Extensive experience in testing web-based and standalone applications.
• Proficient in test strategy preparation, test plans creation, test case design, test
execution, test result analysis and defect tracking
• Lead a off-shore team of QA analysts in Software Testing Life Cycle
• Analyze system requirements/designs to create test conditions and expected results
• Experience in working fast face Agile/Scrum Environment.
• Experience in content management system using SharePoint 2010(with document
management system)
• Created high quality and comprehensive test script documents for test execution in
Quality Center
• Proficient in functional, regression, system integration (SIT), negative and acceptance
(UAT) Testing
• Worked with designer and developers to review the developed scripts and verify
application functionality
• Expert in creating Excel Power Pivots connect with SQL OLAP cubes
• Expert knowledge of HP Quality Center (now ALM) Testing Tool, TFS 2012, MTM
• Good Knowledge of SQL Join queries and Stored Procedures to valid data
• Performed test environment validations
• Knowledge in automated testing tools, QTP, Win Runner and Load Runner
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, detail oriented self-starter, quick
learner and good team player.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 7/8.1
Bug Tracking Tools: Visual Studio 2012, TFS 2012, MTM, Bugzilla, MS Excel
Languages: HTML, XML, SQL/T-SQL
Databases: SQL Server 2008, MS Access
Tools: Project Support tools (Excel Pivot Charts, Pivot Tables, MS Word, Power Point), Share
point 2010/2013, Visual Studio.net
Browsers: Internet Explorer 9.0, Firefox, Chrome
Automated Testing: HP Quality Center, Quick Test Professional
Testing Application: Functional testing, Regression testing, Integration testing, Web
testing, Backend testing, System testing, Graphic User Interface
(GUI)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Employer: iLink-Systems Inc., QA Analyst/ Business Analyst (Aug 2011 – Till Date)
1) Client: Honeywell July 13 – Oct 14
Lead QA Analyst
Project: Honeywell Document and Record Management Tool
Honeywell would like to build Document Control and Records Management Tool to
act as a one-stop shop for Project Team as well as for Document Control Team. The
goals for the DCRMT are provide a centralized location for Project team and
Document Control team to upload, view the Documents / Designs / Drawings and
provide a single place to configure all the required artifacts of the project & Enable
users to keep track of the history/life cycle of the Document/Designs/Drawings.
Responsibilities:
• Analyzed the Business Requirement Document, Technical Specification Document
• Lead the team to perform System, Integration and Security testing
• Developed Test strategy document that defines the test environment, phases of
testing, entrance and exit criteria into different phases of testing in Software Development
Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Designed test scenarios and test cases by reviewing the Requirements and Design
documents
• Bug Reports logged in TFS using MTM
• Developed validation test scripts for Go-live of projects.
• Created User Guide/Manual
Environment: SharePoint 2010, TFS 2010, MTM, Visual Studio 2012 Ultimate, XML, C#,
SQL Server, T-SQL
2) Client: Halliburton/Landmark Jan 13 - Jul
13
Quality Tester
Project: Halliburton Strategic Assessment Tool
HSAP is a Share Point Portal, developed for Halliburton employees to act as a one-stop shop
for consultants to conduct technology assessment for an organization/customer, and to help
define suitable initiatives as well as propose solutions for clients .
Responsibilities:
• Proficient in test strategy preparation, test plans creation, test case design,
test execution and defect tracking
• Implemented testing process for the project according to the methodology
followed by the company.
• Developed Test strategy document that defines the test environment,
phases of testing, entrance and exit criteria into different phases of testing in
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Performed test execution after each new build.
• Developed functional test cases based on the requirements documents
and Use cases. Developed validation test scripts for Go-live of projects.
• Executed functional, integration, system and regression test.
Environment: SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013, SQL Server, Quality Center, XML
3) Client: BBVA Compass Bank Apr 12 – Dec 12
QA/Business Analyst
Project: BBVA BI Dash Board (BBVA COMPASS Bank)
Business Intelligence Dash board (BI) developed for BBVA Commercial Banking executives,
to have a snapshot of overall statistics and links to various metrics, where user can view the
detailed view of each metric and corresponding charts & data.
Responsibilities:
• Worked as a QA Lead responsible for testing BI Dash Board
• Reviewing requirement analysis, functional specifications with client and creating
business model samples.
• Created KPI Metrics, Different Charts using Excel Power Pivot using SQL Server
Database.
• Prepared test plans for the project.
• Developed functional test cases based on the requirements documents and Use
cases.
• Integration with Client and Software Development Team for Requirement review,
Test Case Reviews and Test Strategy.
• Off shore team coordination and SCRUM meetings
• Extensive testing of this web based application.
• Performed test execution after each new build.
Environment: Windows 7, MS SQL, SSRS, Silverlight, Excel Power Pivot, Telerik Controls.
4) Client: Faneuil Aug 11 – Mar 12
QA Tester
Project: TRACIV Application
TRAC IV, is a Medical Device Tracking System, Developed for Boston Scientific. This is an
upgraded version of their existing TRAC II System. This has been developed using WPF, WCF
and Entity Framework. My responsibilities include, Existing System Study and review the
requirement documents with Software Dev Team, preparing Test Plan, Test Cases for different
Modules.
Responsibilities:
• Existing System Study and review the requirement documents with Software Dev
Team.
• Preparing Test Plan, Test Cases for different Modules.
• Prepared Traceability matrix to reduce the gap between requirements and test
Cases.
• Off shore team coordination and SCRUM meetings
• Involved mostly in Manual Testing, Bug Reporting, Bug Tracking and Regression
Testing of both web portal and windows applications.
• Followed the GSM Templates for the documentation as per the client process
requirements.
Environment: Windows 7, MS SQL, Excel, HTML, XML, XAML, WPF, C#, TFS 2010
5) Cy-Fair ISD Sep 2009 – July 11
Business Analyst/ Admin Tech Support
Responsibilities:
• Worked as a technology adviser and tech support to Schools in Cy-Fair ISD
• Assisting Staff and children for software installation and Network Administration
• Coordinating with Software vendors to create the Business Requirement
Documents on different school software applications.
6) Non-IT Experience Aug 2007- June 2010
HR Executive/Recruiting
CitraTek Inc., Tampa, FL
TRAINING
PGDCA - DATAPRO
SAP HR PRACTICE MODULE - NIIT
EDUCATION
1) MBA
Year: May 2004 Andhra University, VIZAG, INDIA
Majors: Human Resource Management and Finance Management
Selected coursework: Information Technology in Business,
Human Resource Systems, Compensation Management, Fundamentals of
Management, Leadership Theory and Practice
2) B. SC
Year: May 1999 Andhra University, VIZAG, INDIA
Majors: Bachelor of Science
WORK PERMIT: Green Card
LANGUAGE SKILLS: English, Hindi and Telugu.