Ramesh
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SUMMARY
Vast and diverse experience in Information Technology with emphasis on Quality Assurance, GUI Automation Testing, System testing, including Integration, Performance, Stress and Regression Testing of Client/Server and Web based applications
Expertise in both Manual and Automation tools like Load Runner, Quick Test Pro (QTP), Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Quality Centre and ALM.
Expertise in Problem solving and Defect Tracking Tools like Quality Center, ALM, Bugzilla, JIRA and Clear Quest.
Experience in web services testing using Service Oriented Architecture tools SoapUI.
Experience in software engineering methodologies or SDLC like Agile, and Waterfall.
Used TOAD as well as SQL Navigator to manipulate SQL queries to verify the data in the database.
Developed and reviewed QTP scripts and generated reports.
Conducted System Testing, GUI Testing and Cross Browser compatibility testing during the releases and interacted with the developers to resolve any technical issues.
Created scripts in VB for automation testing in QTP
Documented Test plans, Test Cases and decided schedules for Test Case Execution.
Ability to achieve targets and deliver results in a high-pressure environment
Extensive experience in developing Test Plans, Test Cases and Test scripts using business requirements and design documents.
Experience in back-end testing to query and access Oracle database using SQL
Ability to achieve targets and deliver results in a high-pressure environment
Performed Functionality and UAT testing of application manually and using QTP
Knowledge of UNIX Commands and Shell Scripting
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Tools/Software: SQL, PL/SQL, MS Office, SQL Navigator, Toad, Web Load, SQA (Rational), HP QTP 12.0, HP Load Runner 12.0, ALM 12.00, WAT, SoapUI 5.2.1
Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, Visual Basic, C, JAVA 1.6.x Java Script, HTML
Operating System: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, 7, UNIX, and MS-DOS
Hardware: IBM and Compatibles, Macintosh
Database: Oracle 11g, MS SQL SERVER, SYBASE 11.9, MS Access
Languages: J2EE, C++, SQL, VB Script, Java Script, Visual Basic .Net, ASP. Net, HTML, XML, COM, PL/SQL, Pascal
Software Methodologies: Waterfall Model, Agile
EXPERIENCE
Fannie Mae Dec 2014 to Present
Sr QA Analyst Doe ASCENT
Worked on the application called doe ASCENT which is Fannie Mae’s legal spend and matter Management system.
ASCENT is designed to help Fannie Mae’s legal department gain control of their outside legal spending through a collaborative platform for eBilling (electronic invoices) enabling rapid processing, review, and payment
ASCENT delivers the eBilling and matter information corporate legal departments require to alleviate the common headaches experienced in Legal Spend:
Eliminates Billing Entry Errors before Entering Review Queue
Eliminates Stacks of Paper Invoices
Delivers Timely Communication on Any Aspect of invoice Lifecycle
Capable of Handling Any Volume of Document Storage
Includes All Reports and Real-time Analytics with Custom Reports Available
Provides Full Benchmarking and Trending Tools
Integrates Budgeting and Forecasting Within the Solution
Responsibilities:
Designed, Developed and Executed the Scripts
Identified the defects and reported to the developers using ALM issue tracking tool
Participated Defect Resolution meetings with the Development and rest of the team
Performed the Data Conversion testing to make sure Data is migrated properly from the legacy system to the new system
Developed and Executed advanced SQL queries to test the database
Developed QA Test Plan
Followed the Agile Methodology for testing
Conducted SoapUI testing
Performed Functionality and UAT testing of application manually and using UFT
Modified and executed the UFT scripts, analysed and reported the defects
Used LoadRunner to regularly test performance life cycles
Coordinated the test results looking for inconsistencies
JIRA is used for documentation and issue tracking
Environment: Oracle 11g, Windows 8, Load Runner 12.0, HP QTP 12.0, .Net, HP ALM 12.0, SoapUI 5.2.1, Agile, JIRA
Citi Group- Financial Management Systems, Department of Treasury Jan 2011 to Dec 2014
Sr Software Engineer – QA Lead
Over the Counter Channel Application Is an FMS Project:
OTCnet is a Web-based application that integrates Check Capture and Deposit Reporting
Functionalities in one system. Created from two legacy systems PCC OTC and TGAnet –
OTCnet’s design accommodates check capture and deposit reporting using electronic
Collection Mechanisms instead of paper based processing. OTCnet check capture activities
Are primarily performed online; however, there is an offline check capture capability for
Agencies operating in Locations where Internet connectivity and bandwidth are intermittent
Responsibilities:
Developed QA test plans, Entry and Exit documents
Worked with QTP team to do the regression and functional testing
Used ALM 11.0 to develop test cases, execute test cases and report bugs
Created Scripts Using HP Load Runner (Vugen 12.0, Performance Center and Analyzer) to Perform Performance testing and to test the performance of the application Under Load
Participated in the requirements meetings with Business Analyst, Developers and Users to finalize the requirements
Conducted the Review Meetings to review Test Plans, Test Cases and Requirements with the entire team
Conducted the Defects meetings to resolve the defects with the development and management teams
Used SQL queries to test the back end of the Application
Expertise in Web Service testing using SoapUI
Participated in the UAT Testing
Agile methodology is followed for testing purpose
SharePoint is used to store, Organize, share and access documents and information
Environment: Oracle 11g, Windows 7, Load Runner 12.0, HP Quality Center 11.0, HP QTP 12.0, Java, HP ALM 12.0, Rational Clear Quest
Department Of Defense U.S. Army, NJ Jan 2009 to Jan 2011
Sr Software Engineer– QA Lead
WebCM
Web Configuration Management (WebCM) application, has the following features
Responsibilities:
A Baselines feature provides the capability to view and edit baselines for the supported programs/products.
A Fielding’s feature provides the capability to view army units and the baselines they've been fielded. Catalogs contain categorized reusable collections of hardware, software and documents that provide the foundation for building and fielding baselines.
A Reporting feature will generate numerous printable reports based on user specified criteria. A Search feature allows simultaneously searching of Hardware, Software, Unit, Document, and ECP data.
A User Administration feature is provided for Program Administrators.
Also manages Fielding information including equipment quantities fielded to which units with their associated Hand Receipts and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), ECP nomination tracking and Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities as well as Document Management for the above.
FDM
The Financial Disclosure Management (FDM) software program helps Filers accurately prepare and electronically file a Financial Disclosure Report. It is a secure, online application accessed at https://www.fdm.army.mil that simplifies financial disclosure report preparation and review, saving time and eliminating common errors.
Responsibilities:
Developed QA test Plans for different releases and modified them at various stages of software cycle.
Created Test Procedures and Test cases for complicated front end and Backend functionalities.
Created and executed cross- site testing procedures by using different browsers.
Performed Functionality testing, User Acceptance testing and Regression testing
Executed Test Scripts and Reported bugs
Reported the bugs using Quality Center and Issue Tracker
Jmeter is used to Perform the Load Test
Tested the backend of the application using Oracle SQL Queries
Tested the application for 508 Compliance Testing using WAT Tool
Environment: Oracle 10g, Java, Windows XP, Windows Vista, QTP 10.0, Jmeter2.0, Quality Center 10.00
Verispan’s, NJ Jun 2003 to Oct 2008
QA Analyst– Team Lead
Responsibilities:
Verispan’s provides a broad array of information products and services to the healthcare industry, including sales targeting and compensation products; market research audits; healthcare profiles; comprehensive managed care offerings; primary market research;
Tested many Verispan’s applications
Legacy Re-Architecture: Worked on the Application Called Market Research Audits.
This application allows the Panelists like Doctors, Nurses and Physician Assistants to do the surveys. This application has Five Audits, PSA, HPSA, NPPA, PMEA and EPROMO.
This application provides reliable estimates of competitive personal selling activity by pharmaceutical companies to office-based physicians (PSA) and hospital-based physicians and residents (HPSA).
Insite Next Generation: InSite Next Generation is an integrated software tool that brings together Verispan's Institutional and Managed Care Profiling solutions to help healthcare sales and marketing management, sales representatives and national account managers manage their accounts and information.
Custom Projects: Worked on the Pharmaceutical companies custom projects which are developed in SQL and PL/SQL
Responsibilities:
Developed QA test Plans for different applications and modified them at various stages of software cycle.
Analyzed test plans to ensure the accuracy of the testing scenarios and the data needed to perform each test.
Created Test Procedures and Test cases for complicated front end and Backend functionalities.
Created and executed cross- site testing procedures by using different browsers.
Performed Functionality testing, User Acceptance testing and Regression testing
Executed Test Scripts and Reported bugs
Reported the bugs using the in house bug reporting tool Issue Tracker
Used WEBLOAD tool for performance and stress testing
Environment: Oracle 10g, MS SQL SERVER 2000, 2005, VB.net, Windows XP, WEBLOAD,
SQL, PL/SQL, Issue Tracker 7.0, MS ACCESS 2000, Visual Source Safe
MetLife NJ Sep 2002 – Apr 2003
MetLife.com
QA Analyst
Responsibilities:
MetLife.com website, tested the front end and the back end of the application
Developed Test plans and Test Cases
Executed the test cases and Reported bugs
Interacted with the developers and users to discuss the requirements
Environment: Java, VB Script, Windows NT, and Oracle
McGraw-Hill Corporation NJ Jun 2002 - Aug 2002
Horizon:
McGraw Hill-Construction Information Group (CIG) is one of the leading providers of information in the construction industry and building product marketplace. Horizon was an initiative to consolidate numerous isolated Order Entry, Fulfillment, and Billing Systems into one centralized application. The application was completely developed in Oracle, with Oracle 8i database on the back end and Forms 6i with JInitiator on the front-end. Horizon helped CIG understand and analyze the customers better
Responsibilities:
Was responsible for testing and managing all aspects of the SDLC.
Responsibilities included, reviewing functional and design documentation writing test plans and high-level test cases.
Plan test automation using Rational Suit.
Customize and maintain Clear Quest defect tracking system.
Actively participated in Data migration testing to ensure all the historical data has been accurately migrated from legacy systems to Oracle.
Provided end user, training.
Environment: Rational Test Studio 2000/2001, Clear Quest, Oracle 8i, Forms 6i, NT, Netscape 4.7
Peregrine Systems, PA Dec 1999 – Dec 2001
QA Analyst
Worked on the application called Facility Center Enterprise. This application helps in Infrastructure Management and it has twelve modules: Asset Management, Property and Organization, Budget Manager, Lease Management, Space Analysis, Stacking, Maintenance Manager, Material Handling, Move Manager, Project Budgeting, Cable Manager, Casual User, This application is developed in Power Builder and is Compatible with ORACLE 8.0, MS SQL SERVER7, and SYBASE 11.9.
Responsibilities:
Using SQA Suite Testing Tool analyzed the Software Functionality/ Structure documents and prepared the Test Requirement Hierarchy.
Involved in the modification of the Test Plan and Test Design Specification.
Automated the functionality and GUI testing using SQL Robot.
Defect Tracking was done using Clear Quest.
Reported software defects, interacted with developers to resolve technical issues.
Performed Regression Testing using SQA Robot, using SQA Test Cases from SQA Robot
Environment: Oracle 8.0, MS SQLSERVER7, SYBASE 11.9, SQA ROBOT, and CLEAR QUEST
BMW NA, NJ Sep 98 – Dec 99
QA Analyst
Involved in testing software (2 applications) for BMW of North America for Year 2000 compliance.
Responsibilities:
Writing test plans, developing test scenarios, compliance testing, regression testing using SQA Robot and business functionality test.
Worked individually as well as in team environment on various projects.
Duties consisted of analyzing businesses requirements for year 2000 and beyond
Attended meetings with business managers, developers and users of the applications
Writing test cases, recording and playing back of test cases using SQA Robot and producing status reports.
Tested BMW’s web site that was developed using VB Scripts and ASP on IE 4.
Used SQA Site check to calculate down load timing and to check for broken links and reference pages.
Environment: Compuware File/Aid, Oracle 8, Power Builder 6.0 and Visual Basic 5.0 Rational Robot, Test Manager, Clear Quest
Merrill Lynch NJ Sep 1997 – Aug 1998
QA Analyst
“TGA What If” analysis: This application has three modules Savings, College and Retirement. It helps the financial advisors to help the customers to advice in their savings, education and retirement plans
It is developed in Visual Basic and the database is oracle
Responsibilities:
Involved in the modification of the Test Plan and Test Design Specification.
Performed Functionality testing, User Acceptance testing and Regression testing
Reported software defects, interacted with developers to resolve technical issues.
Environment: Windows NT 4.0, Visual C++, and Oracle 7.0
EDUCATION
BS in Engineering