SHILPA SOOD
*************@*****.***
M: 475-***-****
Work Authorization –EAD
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
* ****** ** ********** ** QA Lead
* ***** ** ********** ** QA Analyst & Business Analyst, testing Web based and GUI Server application using manual and automated testing procedures, business process analysis and business process documentation.
Proficiency in Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies like Waterfall, Scrum, Knowledge of Agile Methodology.
Experience in creation of Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts, requirement traceability matrix, and performing manual and Automation testing activities.
Skilled at reviewing test cases - making sure they are in accordance with requirements, assist the overall testing process and conducting User Acceptance testing (UAT).
Experienced at Manual White Box and Black Box Testing.
Hands on experience with QTP9.0, Quality Centre, C, C++,DBMS, SQL, VB& Database Querying. Also Taking online JAVA tutorials for Selenium
Introduction to Selenium (Record, Play back, creating Test Data)
Proficiency in doing Cross Browser Testing using Browser Stack.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools – Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio etc.
Knowledge of using SharePoint as Document Repository.
Experienced in designing and review of Software Requirement Specifications (SRS),
Business requirements document (BRD), Use Case Specifications, Functional Specifications (FSD), Systems Design Specification (SDS) and testing documents.
Focused on timely status reporting and early escalation of risks and issues.
Expert in requirement gathering, System analysis, Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Functional Design and documentation (FDD)
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Open to dynamic work environment with ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Excellent written, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, great mentor and able to work independently.
Technical Skills
Defect Tracking Tools
JIRA, MS Excel, HP Quality Center v8.0
Testing Tools and Application
Lotus Notes, Adobe Acrobat X pro, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, DB2 Command Editor, Share point, QTP, Selenium IDE, Web Portal, PL/SQL Developer, Oracle, MariaDB
Technical Knowledge
Software Testing (Manual/Automation), SQL, FTP, Selenium IDE
Databases
DB28.0, My SQL, Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2008/2012, MariaDB, MongoDB
Educational Qualification
M.Phil (Comp. Science) from Vinayaka Mission University, Salem, India. Masters in Computers Applications (MCA) from MD University,India. Masters of Science (Computer Science) from MD University, India.
Bachelor of Commerce with Computer Application from D.A.V Centenary College, Faridabad, India.
Projects Profile
Position: QA Lead
Date of Employment: 03/2016- Till Date
Employer: ATS Secured, Omaha, NE
Location: Omaha, Ne
Projects Currently Working: -
Network Application (Social Networking and Vendor Management for Mortgage Industry)
ATS Shield Report
Responsibility: My major responsibilities in the above project includes but not limited to:
Participating in the Sprint Planning Meetings and Vetting Sessions to understand requirements and acceptance criteria.
Participating in requirements gathering sessions with product owners to understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
Planning, Creating and Reviewing test plans and test cases for Functionality, Security, Performance, Database and User Acceptance.
Documenting and Communicating Test Results to the Team and Stakeholders.
Performing Cross Browser Testing using Browser Stack.
Facilitate walkthroughs for the evaluation of the test plan with the design and development.
Responsible for creating Test plan, Test Strategy and Estimation of Testing Efforts.
Responsible for Executing and Managing test cases and reporting defects in JIRA.
Performed Functional, Smoke, UAT, Browser testing, Regression Testing, IFT Testing. Black Box Testing, workflow testing in multiple region – QA, UAT, Stage, Prod.
Performed System testing, UAT, and Production support, production validation and post production support to deliver high quality products with goal of zero production defects.
Implemented SQL Queries for extraction of test data and validating the same from the source database.
Proactively communicate with developers for defect explanation, resolution and closure.
Direct interactions with Business and responsible for independently representing assigned modules.
Payments
Responsibilities: My major responsibilities in the above project includes but not limited to:
Ensure Testing commitments are met and communicated to potential impacts to the product owners and the stakeholders.
Performed any necessary follow-up requirements analysis.
Planning and Reviewing test plans and test cases for Functionality, Security, Performance, Database and User Acceptance.
Responsible for creating Test plan, Test Strategy and Estimation of Testing Efforts.
Reviewing Test documents prepared by Analyst.
Responsible for UAT, Smoke testing, production support.
Other Responsibilities: -
Create and maintain the overall release and project specific test strategy and scope that include the types and amount of testing based on resource capacity and skill set along with adhering to testing standards.
Establish QA release entrance and exit criteria.
Identify specific skill sets needed to fulfill the specific roles and tasks on their team.
Manage, coordinate and ensure the delivery of a release or project.
Assign and conduct day-to-day management of team’s assigned projects, tasks and activities.
Balance the workload amongst the QA resources on the team.
Create and maintain the overall release and project specific test strategy and scope that include the types and amount of testing based on resource capacity and skill set along with adhering to testing standards.
Establish QA release entrance and exit criteria.
Identify specific skill sets needed to fulfill the specific roles and tasks on their team.
Manage, coordinate and ensure the delivery of a release or project.
Assign and conduct day-to-day management of team’s assigned projects, tasks and activities.
Balance the workload amongst the QA resources on the team.
Provide training and mentoring to new QA team members and QA Team.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all the areas engaged with their QA team
(06/2014 –02/2016) Quality Analyst/BA
Algorithm Ventures, NJ
Client: Blackrock.
Worked in the capacity of Quality Analyst & BA for migration of reports in Business Intelligence Reporting Tool (BIRT) from version 2.5.2 to 4.4.2. Major Responsibilities included:
Creation of functional specifications for new programming requirements or features.
Reporting on the likely impact of modification.
Write and execute test plans, verifying accuracy of engineering analysis and execution results.
Perform Quality Assurance to compare the reports in both the versions of BIRT Tool.
Drive testing as per test plan. Involved in Manual & Automation Black Box Testing.
Effectively involved in Software Design Review meetings and Test Case Review Meetings.
Writing test reports and maintain test documentation.
Creating software specification by converting use cases from the requirements.
Used SQL querying for retrieving data and performed backend testing for writing SQL queries.
Documentation and Communication of Test Results to the Team and Stakeholders.
Work with development team to Re – Test required changes.
(02/2013 –06/2014) Quality Analyst/BA
Algorithm Ventures (Telescient), NJ
Client: MyNL
The project was to develop a financial newsletter app for iOS device. I had opportunity to work on requirement gathering and end to end testing for the app. Major responsibilities include -
Interacting with the client to understand the app flow and the various features required for the app.
Working closely with external customers to determine the requirements
Prepare Documentation for Customer Requirements and get sign off.
Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
Importing/Loading requirements into Quality Centre and writing related scripts & test cases.
Logged, Tracked & updated results using Quality Center.
Performed integration testing, UAT & regression related testing. Prepared Test Status and Test summary reports.
Developed, executed and maintained scripts using QTP9.0.
Produced defect reports and managed defect meetings during lifecycle of testing.
Deliver Customer Training on the Product.
(06/2011-02/2013) Quality Analyst/BA
Algorithm Ventures (Telescient), NJ
Client: STJ Electronics Pvt. Ltd
VIN was the centralized purchasing system developed with different modules for Purchase & Vendor Management. In the role of QA and Business Analyst, I helped with successful execution of this project, with major responsibilities including-
End to End System Analysis, Documentation & Review with Key Stakeholders.
Gathering requirements & preparing Business Requirement Document (BRD)
Responsible of translating BRD into functional specifications & Test Plans.
Closely coordinated with both Customer, Vendors & Developers for arriving at a mutually acceptable requirements & solutions.
Creating & executing feature test cases and ensuring they are tested effectively by validating that the system met the functional and non-functional requirements while assisting in translating business requirements into technical requirements
Defined use cases from requirements and helped covert them into software specifications.
Performed Boundary Testing/Edge Case Testing.
Used scripts in QTP9.0 to test various modules.
Developed, executed test cases using Manual Testing. Involved in Black Box and white box testing
Created data Driven tests to validate the same scenario with different sets of test data.
Drive the identification, analysis, refinement, communication and prioritization of project requirements also coordinating the test planning, testing execution & defect tracking.
Performed Unit testing, Integration testing, Regression Testing and created test scenarios for user acceptance testing (UAT).
Review test scenarios with PM and coordinate with product owner for approval.
Highlight risk and issues that could impact project delivery.
Keep track of all the defects to ensure that standard guidelines are followed.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Worked for NGO to generate funds for the treatments of Spastic Children.
I like music, so would participate when there was an opportunity.
Out of interest for animations, learned an animation tool- Maya.
I enjoy painting, stitching, curoshia and engage myself when time permits.
References Available on Request.