Dhruti A. Shah
******.*.****@*****.***
Iselin, NJ-08830 Cell : 732-***-****
Over nine years of diversified experience as Technical Analyst and Software QA Analyst Tester, backed by strong credentials including Computer Engineering degree from Rutgers University (graduated May 2005); advanced command of various testing suites, agile methodologies and monitoring tools; and cross – platform and cross browser testing skills.
Summary:
Senior QA Analyst with full SDLC experience, including designing, developing and implementing test plans, test cases and test processes
Good understanding of Agile and Waterfall project model
Experience in defining Testing Methodologies, Designing Test Plans and Test Cases, Verifying and Validating Web based e-Commerce applications and Documentation based on standards for Software Development and effective QA implementation in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Setting-up the test environment, Server Configuration, Database related testing, functional testing of Web applications and Client-Server application, GUI Testing
Work closely with business and developer group in identifying Technical Specifications and requirements for a software and putting it together in Modular Components and creating GUI Screen for a Software Product
Capable to research and expand the new leading Technologies
Expert in writing SQL queries
Expertise in different types of testing: System, Functionality, Integration, Regression, Smoke, Black Box, User Acceptance Testing, Distributed Testing
Helping team in using testing resources, debugging, re testing and resolve problems
Hand’s on Experience in Documentation, Validation and Product Released Notes
Extensive experience in manual testing in varied environments and using automated testing tools like, JIRA, TFS, Toad, SOAPUI, Win Runner, Load Runner, and QTP
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clear understanding of business and ability to work individually as well as a part of a team
Excellent problem solving skills, particularly with regards to solving problems, issues, bugs or concerns before they occur or become critical
Technical Skills:
Operating Systems
Windows (7, XP, 2000/2003), UNIX
Programming Language
C, C++, SQL, XML, HTML, DHTML
Database
MS Access, SQL, Oracle 8i, 9i, 10g, Crystal reports
Testing Tools
JIRA, TFS, SOAP UI 3.5, REST API, Win Runner 6.0/6.5/7/7.5, Load Runner 7.5/7.6/8.0.,Quick Test Pro 8.0/8.2, Test Director 7.6/8.0, Quality Center, Silk Performer
Web tools
HTML, VB Script, Java Script, ASP.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sr. Quality Assurance and Business Analyst
Bizfi
Dec 2015 – March 2016
Bizfi is a fully automated online marketplace designed to give multiple financing options to applicants. Their proprietary platform technology allows business owners to get actual results for multiple product types and the ability to go directly to contract. From application, to customizing results, to support and e-signing a contract, an assigned funding concierge helps guide each business owner through the process. After funding, businesses can view their payments, access customer services and request additional funding – all directly through the Bizfi dashboard.
Responsibilities:
Understanding the business flow and approach (Business Requirements)
Documenting Business Requirements from scratch for the existing software as well as for new functionalities
Built QA roadmap and process from scratch for frameworks to get quality results
Writing high level scenarios and test cases based on the business requirements
Executing the XML scripts for different API services
Experienced in application software development life cycle concepts.
Involved in writing and testing the test cases using agile and scrum methodologies.
Involved in backend testing using complex SQL queries
Involved in functional, regression, integration, white box and grey box testing.
Responsibilities included interaction with subject matter experts, and preparation of test plan, which specifies testing overview, testing approach, testing strategy, roles and responsibilities and scope of testing
Environment: Visual Studios, JIRA, SQL, XML Editor, Windows XP/Vista/7, MS Office Tools, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, SQL, .NET, HTML, REST API, VMware Tools, HTTPS, HTTP, TCP/IP, AGILE
Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst - ClearPar
Markit
Jan 2012 – May 2015
ClearPar provides the first fully operational Web-based commercial loan settlement system(LSTA, LMA, LOANIQ) dedicated to the efficient settlement of par and distressed loan closings in the primary syndication and secondary loan trading markets in both Europe and the U.S.
Responsibilities:
Developed new matrices for project releases and bug tracking estimates
Maintained schedules, estimates and allocation of resources for each project
Staffed, trained and managed a team of quality engineers
Work closely with business analysts and application developers to understand business requirements and development projects and to setup test data for the functional requirements and testing purpose
Creation and execution of manual test plans for functional, regression testing of entire system, including back end and front end testing.
Analyze functional requirements to identify problems early in the process.
Prepared and conducted presentations for internal and external use including but not limited to QA process trainings for business and technology partners, technical presentations for external clients and project specific technical proposals
Managed and worked with offshore team to define and execute test plans. Also train them and help them develop their skills within their role and career.
Prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix to ensure all stated requirements are covered in testing
Worked with running SQL queries to validate data
Quality Assurance Analyst
Markit
Nov 2009 – Dec 2011
Responsibilities:
Create schedule and estimate for each project which include test plan outlines, test plan writing, reviewing and revising and all aspect of the testing cycle.
Prepare test plan documents and coordinate the test design process for different builds of ClearPar and Markit Clear for QA release, production release and demo release.
Logging bugs into the defect tracking software (JIRA and TFS), reporting and monitoring the defect rates and obstacles.
Designed, developed, implemented and executed test plans, test cases and test processes manually and also with XML messages and SOAP UI WebServices.
Worked with SQL Server 2008 database for Markit Clear. Database testing (SQL Server) and validating application against the database.
Environment: Visual Studios, WebServices, SoapUI, JIRA, Toad, Putty, SQL, XML Editor, Windows XP/Vista/7, MS Office Tools, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, SQL, .NET, HTTP, HTTPS, AGILE, TCP/IP, ALM
Quality Assurance Engineer
MicroEdge Inc
Feb 2006 – Oct 2009
MicroEdge, Inc. is the leading provider of grants management software solutions to the giving community worldwide.
Responsibilities:
Managed full QA life cycle of the products
Involved in all phase of the life cycle of the project including requirement study, test planning and review, test execution, defect reporting and analysis and status reporting
Executed manual test plans for different products, assigned on different environments and different back-ends
Created and maintained test cases and implemented them into automation tool
Tested the products by developing automated test scripts using WinRunner
Implemented and documented QA process and procedure
Interacted with development and product designers to determine best solutions to
bugs and issues
Logged bugs into the defect tracking software JIRA and TFS
Performed black box testing and white box testing on different functionality of the products
Created test plans from specifications for testing of the products manually
Environment: Silk Performer, Win Runner 7.5, Access, SQL, ORACLE 8i,9i,10g and crystal, C#, Windows NT/XP/Vista, Mac, MS Office Tools, VBScript, JavaScript.
QA Engineer - Internship
Prudential Financial
May 2005 – Jan 2006
Testing the Prudential Financials web based e-commerce Insurance Application. Work involved in testing insurance related modules.
Responsibilities:
Create Project, Requirements, Test Plans and Test Cases in Test Director.
Perform Functional, Regression, System Integration, User Acceptance Test and configuration testing for web-based E-commerce Application.
Performed Backend Testing to ensure the authentic retrieval of the data from the database
Developed automated test scripts from manual test cases for Regression testing based on the requirement documents.
Environment: Test Director 7.6/8.0, QTP 8.0.1/8.2, Load Runner, UNIX, Windows NT/XP, MS Office Tools.
QA Tester - Internship
All State Insurance
August 2004 – March 2005
All State is a leading company dealing with insurance products, financial and savings products.
Responsibilities:
Involved in preparing test case for Health Care Eligibility Inquiry and Response.
Tested the functionality of the application manually to test the business process.
Rated the policies and performed the calculations to test the policy rates manually
Wrote test cases to test the Performance of the application manually in Test Director and automated using Win Runner
Environment: Test Director 7.6/8.0, Win Runner 7.5, XML, HTML, DHTML, UNIX, Windows NT/XP, MS Office Tools.