SHAILESH PATHAK

Email: acqzo0@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 201-***-****

SUMMARY:

Testing Software by planning and executing functional tests. (Test Plan Documentation-Review-Update-Baseline-Testing Techniques)

Determines test objectives and standards by studying software requirements; writing test cycle plans, test cases, and test scripts. Identify and document in details discrepancies between actual and expected results. (Document Review-Gap Analysis)

Identifies software capability and reliability by conducting functional, system, and performance tests. Resolves testing problems by modifying testing methods during tests; conferring with management to revise test objectives and standards. (Test Cases using Positive/Negative, Object Testing, Unit, System, Integration Testing, Alpha, Beta & Gamma, Parallel, Performance Testing)

Maintains testing database by developing defect tracking and regression testing information requirements; designing information system. (Quality Center-Defect Creation-Prioritize-Resolution)

Reports test outcomes by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and displaying data; recommending, software changes. (Customer Feedback-Software Release Changes)

Tested External documents like User Guide and installation Guide to each release. (External/Internal Documents-Project Plan by Task)

Knowledge of Agile Testing Environment.

Document performance QA Test Plan by determining key transaction based on SLA and interacts with DBA/Developer Team to finalize capability of application using LOADRUNNER Tools.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. (Team Work-Resolved QA Team Problem-Trained QA Staff)

Expertise in developing SQL Script/UNIX Script using UNIX Utilities. (Validate GUI Testing/Back End Testing).

Software Quality Assurance Process, Attention to Detail, Process Improvement, Works closely with internal team members and external strategic partners.(Process Implementation)Experience in Lotus Notes /Domino using Lotus Script, Formula Language and JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, CSS and XML.

Highly dedicated, quick starter, solution driven pattern programmer, Strong Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Excellent at solving complex problems under strict deadlines. (Strength in QA)

Technically strong in programming languages and operating systems. Good communication skills coupled with positive end user interaction. (Interactive skill)

Can work under demanding time schedules and has excellent attitude towards teamwork and common goals. (Team Player)

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Operating Systems

Windows XP/98/2000, Windows 2000 Server, UNIX (HP/AIX/SUN)

Groupware

Lotus Notes, Domino 6/6.5/7 Server

Web Technologies

HTML, DHTML, CSS, XML, AJAX.JSON and JAVA SCRIPT, Web sphere

Programming languages

C, Basic Java, Shell Script (Korn), VB Script, COBOL, Visual Basics, Perl. SQL, PL/SQL

Databases

MS SQL Server 7.x/2000, MS Access 97/2000, Oracle 10i, Sybase 12.5, MS Access

Internet Tools

HTML, DHTML, XML, ASP, and FRONTPAGE, Web Logic 9.2, Web Sphere6.1.

Defect Tracking Tool

PVCS Tracker, Ultra Edit, Toad, SQL Navigator, Load Runner, Quality Center

EDUCATION:

Bachelor in engineering, India

Diploma in computer application, India

Diploma in AUTO CAD

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Fuel Max Inc., NJ Mar ‘12 - Present

QA Analyst

Fuel Max Atomization:

FuelMax Software is a Multi station back office software used to track all your business activity, including tracking of store sales, store purchases, gas sales, gas purchases, assets, credits, transfers, pumps, stick readings, customer accounts, payments to vendors, payouts, payroll, labor, employees, tracking store sales by item and by department, tracking inventory by item and department. This gas station program is loaded with reports that will present your sales for any date range, fuel recon report, daily summary reports, end of day reports, and much more.

Responsibilities:

Developed Test scripts from requirements, functional and technical specifications.

Involved in complete testing life cycle of the project.

Designed the test cases to satisfy all the functions of the application.

Developed test cases, test procedures and test scripts in Test Director 7.5.

Developed and customized test scripts in Quickest Professional 6.0.

Responsible for Unit, Smoke, Integration, Functional and System testing.

Involved in testing different types of trouble tickets with different destinations like WFA/C and

Clarify Mainframe systems.

Responsible for Functional and Regression testing using Quickest Professional and Win Runner.

Editing test scripts in Quick Test Professional, Win Runner and playback the scripts after fixing the bugs.

Performed Black box and White box testing.

Logged and assigned defects using Test Director 7.5.

Executed SQL queries to verify the data in Oracle database.

Analyzed user requirements, attended Change Request meetings to document changes and implemented procedures to test changes.

Attended the Walkthroughs with the Business Analysts, Technical Analysts and Developers.

Worked closely with development staff to resolve the defects and Testability issues throughout Software Test Life Cycle.

Organized and coordinated defect analysis and status review meetings regularly among the Team.

Environment: Windows NT 4.0, Silk Test 5.0, MS SQL Server, Java1.1, HTML 4.0

Awards.com, NJ May’11 - Feb’12

Sr. QA Tester

Awards.com is the Internet’s largest award, recognition and motivational resource. We hope to educate individuals, corporations and organizations on how they can easily recognize achievement in all facets of life, encouraging and helping to reward people for reaching their personal and/or professional goals. The user can easily order the products online. The site accepts the payments by credit cards and credit card information are kept in encrypted format to ensure the secure transaction. Also the application maintains the information about New Ventures from Awards Enterprises, Innovations, Products, Business Solutions, About the Founder and Site Search.

Responsibilities:

Extensively involved writing Manual Test cases using automated testing tool.

Performed Positive Testing and Negative Testing on the application.

Debugging of Source code and trouble shooting

Performed Navigation Testing on the application.

Performed Performance Test on the application.

Performed End-to-End testing manually.

Performed Data Driven Testing.

Performed Transaction Testing for the application

Performed Regression testing using Silk automated testing tool.

Tested the application compatibility in all major browsers like Google, Chrome, Web explorer, Fire Fox, Navigator & Internet Explorer.

Reported the bugs using in Quality Center.

Participated in the team meetings to discuss the issues arising out of testing.

Environment: Windows NT 4.0, Oracle, .Net, Lotus Notes, HTML

Campbell Soup Company, NJ Jun ‘09 to May ‘11

Senior QA Software Analyst/Tester

Enhancements and Support for GCS Service Request Database

Main Application the GCS Service Requests database allows Campbell Soup Company technology support staff to "order" services offered by the Global Collaborative Services group. When submitted, each service request follows a specific sequence to obtain all required approvals.

Responsibilities:

Involved in testing of Front End functionalities for different screen oriented testing to verify business constraints, Data Validation using SQL, object testing. Tested all back end testing (Process) by verifying different modules like report generation for different downstream process by performing QA/SIT/UAT.

Performed Software development life cycle process, developed the system test plans by interacting with cross functional team to meet end user requirements.

Developed QA Test Plan with functional test scenario using testing methodology by reviewing all test scenarios with internal/external team.

Involved with developer to understand design of application, process flow and assist development team in unit testing.

Performed sanity testing using post installation check using release notes and identified installation or code initial problems.

Communicated with Project Management to establish LOE of each phase of SDLC and planned testing strategy with peer team.

Identified business requirement gap with customer level and involved in impact of functionality of application.

Worked independently with the users for requirements gathering and prepare Functional specifications.

Tested UNIX based functionalities like verification of log file, properties file and data using UNIX commands.

Performed defect analysis to identify root cause of problems and interact with appropriate team and resolved outstanding problems. Discussed blocking defects with team.

Assist production support team on release night to complete the testing.

Developed Shell script to automate basic process in regression testing and updated with each release.

Involved in System Integration testing with external & internal interface team and performed E2E Testing.

Assisted external team (Marketing) to execute test cases for SIT/UAT phase of testing and sign off all interfaces.

Provide data for SIT and tested all interfaces to make sure functionalities supports E2E.

Assisted Production support team to resolved production issue, trained team to develop cross-functional ability.

Developed plan for cross-functional training with team for knowledge transfer.

Developed local procedures and demonstrated new project functionality to QA team to understand functionally at project level.

Environment: Oracle, JAVA, Shell Script,Web sphere Tool (Quality Center, Toad)

Prior experience: Worked as a civil engineer with over 18 years of experience working on various construction projects in India.

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