QA Analyst
Resume:
Nicholas IKPI
************@*****.***
Objective
I am seeking to utilize my skills as a seasoned QA/BA professional, with my project management educational background to keep ensuring customer focus and continuous process improvement.
Professional Summary
Over 5 years of experience in Information Technology with specialization in Software Quality Assurance Testing.
Over 3 years working with HP Quality Center
Extensive testing experience using testing tools such as IBM Rational Team Test Suite, HP (formerly Mercury Interactive) Tools, and Solstice Software.
Experienced in analyzing technical/business specifications, and reviewing documentation
Thorough knowledge of the SDLC (Agile, Traditional) models and methodologies
Experienced with high volume Test Plan and Test Case generation
Well versed in testing Web-based, E-Commerce, Mainframes and Stand Alone Applications.
In-depth experience with managing and coordinating onshore and offshore resources
Implemented Sanity Testing, Smoke Testing, White Box testing, Black Box Testing, GUI Testing, Functionality Testing, Performance Testing, Positive and Negative Testing, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Stress Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Volume Testing, Load Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Regression Testing of Web Based Applications.
Efficient in FAZAL/FACETS Products
Experience in co-coordinating with business and IT across all phases of software development life cycle
Expertise in gathering, analyzing and documenting business requirements and developing Business Requirement Documents and Functional Requirement Specifications
Experienced in Back-end testing using complex SQL queries on UNIX shell platform
Maintained Test Matrix and Traceability Matrix and performed Gap analysis
Experienced in Test Environment Set up
Experience using Planview Portfolio and Resource Management tool
Extensive use of UML/RUP for modeling views in MS-Visio.
Bug reporting with Rational Clear Quest, TestDirector, Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Quality Center/ALM
Knowledge of Rational Unified Process (RUP).
Excellent Communication and Documentation skills.
Worked successfully in both independent and team environment.
Strong Analytical skills with the ability to quickly, master new concepts and applications.
Comfortable in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
Technical Proficiency
Testing Tools : Rational TeamTest, WinRunner, LoadRunner, QTP, Selenium, Solstice
Test Management : Rational ClearQuest, Requisite Pro, TestDirector, QC/ALM, PVCS tracker,
Visual intercept, Team Foundation Server (TFS)
Web Technologies : HTML, XML, EJB, JSP, MTS, HTTP, Java, WebLogic, WebSphere, IIS, Apache
.NET, J2EE
Network : TCP/IP, Sniffer
Database : MS SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle
Platforms : Windows XP/ NT/ Vista/2007/2000/98, UNIX, Linux, Mac OS X
Professional Experience
Client : CVS Pharmacy Inc.
Location : Tampa, FL
Position : QA Analyst
Project : CVS MH Facets (UAT)
Duration : July ’14 – July’15
Environment : Windows, Plainview, SharePoint, Ultra Edit, HP Quality Center/ALM, Waterfall
This project is to make changes to FAZAL which is a CVS web-based application. FAZAL is a pre-enrollment system that edit and validate enrollment data as well as categorize enrollment brackets based on the status of each enrollment. Currently, the FAZAL LEP code that determines whether a member has been previously enrolled or not is only looking at Part D enrollment when it needs to look at prior occurrences for both Part D enrollment and RDS coverage. This project is to change this and make FAZAL look at prior occurrences for both Part D enrolment and RDS coverage to determine whether a member has been previously enrolled, or not.
Responsibilities:
Thoroughly reviewed the BRD documents, test plan and test cases
Created test plan document following company template
Wrote test cases and executed same
Provided walk through to Business team on completed tickets
Helped the business team conduct User Acceptance Testing
Accountable for managing all day-to-day activities for the project including status, schedule and risks for the entire project across all involved groups, and updates in Planview tool and also organization's standard templates
Participated in weekly conference calls with management and business team and walk-throughs to review project status and discuss issues
Collaborated with offshore team members to provide them with better understanding of BRD
Involved in Test Data Preparation and Validation
Maintained project resource schedule in MultiTrak/Plainview.
Participated in team huddle calls to discuss daily project status
Participated in reviewing test results.
Conducted User Acceptance Testing
Client : Bluelinx Inc
Location : Marietta, GA
Position : QA Analyst
Project : ProDesk and eStore
Duration : FEB ’12 till MAR ’14
Environment: HP Quality Center/ALM, XML, FileZilla, SharePoint, TOAD, IBM WebSphere commerce, REST WS, SOAPUI Pro, Selenium, FTP, Oracle, Agile
The project at Bluelinx involved implementing 2 new ecommerce solutions: ProDesk, a B2B solution and eStore, a B2C solution. Both systems are developed based on IBM WebSphere commerce platform.
Responsibilities:
Developed QA test strategy and test plan
Followed the agile Scrum methodology for both SDLC projects
Created and Maintained Test Matrix and Traceability Matrix.
Participated in an every 2 weeks sprint meeting
Developed scripts in Selenium IDE to test the web applications
Played a key role during the requirements gathering phase to ensure adequate testability of key functionalities of the platforms.
Automated web services testing using SOAP UI Pro
Conducted heavy manual testing on the applications
Managed resources using planview software
Led 5 offshore testers and estimated LOE for various testing activities for the applications
Participated in Strategy sessions with company executives and stakeholders.
Ensured timely and effective test deployment, acceptance testing and performance testing
Encouraged team participation and facilitated team meetings for effective team communication.
Optimized standardized in-house quality processes by eliminating redundancies and creating efficient templates
Responsible for all testing deliverables and test artifacts
Briefed and provided updates to senior management as needed
Client : SunTrust Bank
Location : Atlanta, GA
Position : QA Tester/Engineer
Project : DOS System
Duration : FEB ’10 – JAN ’12
Environment : WinRunner, LoadRunner, TestDirector, Windows 2000, JAVA, UNIX, Oracle, IIS
The project at SunTrust was to re-design, re-alter, and update their banking platform, Data Origination System (DOS), which is designed to book loans in commercial banking & Monitor Data Integration, as well as brokerage offering insights into new business areas. This development offered the opportunity to analyze, design and deliver solutions to new business requirements.
Responsibilities:
Developed, documented, and implemented the test strategy
Performed Sanity Testing & Smoke Testing.
Wrote TSL Scripts for testing Functionality Testing
Performed Security Testing to ensure secure login and access.
Conducted Positive & Negative Testing
Performed Data Driven Testing using Data Driver Wizard.
Carried out Backend Testing using Database Checkpoint
Extensively used SQL queries for Backend Testing
Conducted Functionality Testing, Regression Testing and System Testing
Carried out Performance Testing using Load Runner using Transaction Points, Rendezvous Points.
Created Scenarios for Load Testing using LoadRunner Controller
Generated Vuser Scripts in Vuser Generator
Conducted IP Spoofing using LoadRunner Controller
Analyzed Test Results using Online Monitoring Graphs.
Performed manual testing of the AUT
Checked for Network Bottlenecks using Network Delay Time and Vuser Graphs
Bug Reporting and Tracking using TestDirector
Conducted User Acceptance Testing
EDUCATION AND MEMBERSHIP
MASTER OF NETWORK COMMUNICATION & MANAGEMENT WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION
GPA 3.90
Keller Graduate School of Management, Atlanta, Georgia
Key Coursework: Accounting and Finance, Managing Organizational Change, Managerial Application of Information Technology, Project Management Systems, Strategic Management of Technology, Networking Concepts and Applications, Telecommunication Laws and Regulations, Network Security, Network Design and Management, Wireless Communication Systems, IP Telephony/VoIP, Contract and Procurement Management, Managing Quality, Project Cost & Schedule Control, Advanced Program Management, Principles of Information Security and Privacy, Essentials of Telecommunication, Telecommunications Capstone
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BIOLOGY EDUCATION
University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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