SUMMARY:

**+ years of Business/System Analysis, Testing, Documentation, Reporting and Training of IT Applications and Processes.

·Performed different stages of testing Components/Suites of Applications in Unit, System, Functional, Integration, User acceptance, Negative, performance/ Load Testing, Regression, End to End, GUI testing, On-Site Testing and Bug reporting/Tracking, Black box testing.

·Used tools like TFS, JIRA, Microsoft Test Manager, ClearQuest and Quality Center for reporting and analysis.

·Involved in Business and Technical design sessions with BA’s, Users and Developers.

·Well versed with Agile and Waterfall methodologies of Software development.

·Created User training manual for end users.

·Good organizational, project execution, analytical and communication skills.

·US Citizen with Public Trust Clearance.

SKILLS:

·Tools: Unified Functional Testing (UFT), HP Quality Center, ClearQuest, JIRA, Microsoft Test Manager and TFS (Team Foundation Server) for Defect tracking.

·Databases/File System: Oracle, MS Access, SQL Server, Flat Files

·Languages: Visual Basic .NET, AngularJS, VB Script, Java, SQL and PL/SQL.

·Content Management: CQ5 (Adobe Experience Manager), Rhythmyx Content Management – Percussion and Drupal.

·Strengths: Analytical and problem solving, programming skills, self-motivated with focus on deliverables.

EXPERIENCE:

Huntington IngalIs Industries (Former Fulcrum IT – NAEP (The National Assessment of Educational Progress)

March 2016 – Present

Sr. QA Specialist

Project eNAEP:

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what American’s students know and can do in various subject areas. eNAEP is the digital based assessment built to support all NAEP subjects. The data collected from NAEP assessment are used by teachers, principals, parents, policymakers and researchers to assess progress and develop ways to improve education in the United States. The application is built using .NET, AngularJS stack to run in Windows Surface Pro tablets. The backend database is SQL Server.

Functions:

·Preparation of Test Plan for Data validation testing for eNAEP project.

·Creation Test cases and Test procedure for data, UI, systems related requirements.

·Updating test cases and testing as per change request for any changes made during the sprint cycle.

·Peer reviewed requirements captured in the Microsoft TFS and worked with BA’s on entering the Acceptance Criteria.

·Worked closely with Dev, BA and QA Team leads, participated in code review meetings, walk through meetings; Test Plans review meetings and provided constructive feedback.

·Ensured 508 compliance for applications.

·Conducted multiple UAT sessions by setting up actual classroom testing environment.

·Worked on mobile device testing, all the assessments are conducted on surface pro tablets.

·Involved in data validation between Central serve database and eNAEP system.

·Met aggressive deadlines for test data setup and test execution.

·Attended multiple UAT sessions at client and alliance locations.

·Participated training support for AC (Assessment Coordinators) and AA (Assessment Administrators) at Orlando in 2018, MD in 2017 and LA in 2016.

·Worked on the training assessment documentation and tested training data so that the AC and AA can use the data during the training sessions.

·Worked on KBA (Knowledge base articles) that is used during production support.

·Involved in Helpdesk support during Pre- assessment and Assessment period (Jan – March) using a system called Zendesk.

Sapient Government Services - National Institutes of Health (NIH) – National Cancer Institute (NCI) – (Johns Hopkins University – MD)

Dec 2014 – Feb 2016

QA Analyst

Projects:

NVCG Devon Rex – Big reveal of www.cancer.gov

·Percussion system modification, change of templates, reducing complexity and elimination of duplicates.

·QA of redesigned SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Drupal site.

Functions:

·Tested creation and publishing of content for www.Cancer.gov by using Rhythmyx Content Management – Percussion.

·Creation of functional, system and regression test scripts as per business logic to test functionality.

·Updating test cases and testing as per change request for any changes made during the sprint cycle

·Performed regression and smoke testing using UFT’s (Unified Functional Testing) of existing/updated scripts.

·Risk prioritization and selecting the test suite that should be run in the test cycle.

·Prepared WCMS Traceability Matrix document, QA Check list for post Go-Live.

Sapient Government Services – NRUCFC

Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

QA Analyst

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) provides financial and business management services to its approximately 1,000 electric cooperative distribution and power supply system member/owners across the US.

Functions:

·Tested the creation and publishing of content on Content Management System CQ5. Visibility of content is based on targeted users and organizations for Spotlight and CFC Forms projects.

·Involved in integration, functional, regression, black box and end to end testing efforts for multiple applications in sync to verify data flows and functionality.

·UAT support for Spotlight, CFC Forms, Compass Loan Equity, Amortization Calculator, Amortization Schedule, Transaction History, Ecash Manager and OCC Survey projects

·Test case execution and reporting defects to all stakeholders via JIRA

·Backend testing using SQL with SQL Server as backend.

MicroPact – IRS - Taxpayer Advocate Service Integrated System (TASIS)

Sep 2013-Dec 2013

Senior Analyst

The Taxpayer Advocate Service Information System (TASIS) in an integrated system which provides an integrated solution for capturing, tracking and resolving taxpayer/tax practitioners’ advocacy related issues using Entellitrak. TASIS provides case management automation in order to free advocates to focus on the taxpayer.

Functions:

·Assisted the development team in debugging and replicating issues.

·Performed current environment analysis as well as gap analysis to help identify and document the functional requirements.

·Involved in data migration from legacy system TAMIS to TASIS

·Executed the test cases and captured information about the tests continuously, taking into account previous test results for each subsequent test.

·Created UAT Test cases and reported the defects that were identified by End Users into PTS system (Project Tracking System).

Horizon BlueCross Blue Shield

Oct 2012 to June 2013

BA/QA Analyst

Project:

Testing integration of AIE2E, Crosswalk and HIMS Solution. AIE2E begins at the point of sale of an account, through group build, enrollment received, ID cards generated, benefits loaded and tested, and ends when Horizon BCBS is ready to pay claims.

Functions:

·Implemented a Change Request Process for any changes in requirements after sign-off.

·Performed current environment analysis as well as gap analysis to help identify and document the functional requirements.

·Executing the test cases and capturing information about the tests continuously, taking into account previous test results for each subsequent test.

·Consolidating test results from different End users from different projects into a master spreadsheet.

·Created Mapping documents for mapping ICD-9-CM and ICD-9-PCS Codes to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Codes.

Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation

Jan 2012 to Sep 2012

Senior Analyst

Critical clinical trials data for Novartis.

·METRIXX

·RAF (Resource Allocation and Forecast),

Functions:

·Actively testing the above two applications for the functionality and ensuring that they pass regression testing by developing critical test cases and test scenarios.

·Backend testing using heavy and complicated SQL queries.

·Integrating a new tool Test Track Pro Web (TTPRO) for reporting and tracking bugs.

·Review test results to identify set-up or system issues

·Prepare and maintain test plans for future use

·Identify risks and escalate to appropriate management

EDIMS (http://www.edims.net/)

Dec 2010 to Dec 2011

Analyst

Worked on Emergency Department Information Manager (EDIM), a computer system designed for use in a hospital’s ED. It is primarily used to track patient movement and progress through the department’s various areas, including monitoring how long a patient has been in the ED. EDIM is designed to allow all ED staff members on-line access to patient data.

Functions:

·Developed use cases, workflow and screen mock-ups.

·Assisted project manager in developing project plans..

·Played a major role in getting CCHIT (Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) for the organization and tested the changes based on the certification.

·Implemented mandatory ICD9 Code changes to the application and tested it for ICD10/PCS codes updates to ensure clinical accuracy and revenue neutrality.

·Coordinated deployment with developers for a smooth installation at client site.

VNSNY, New York, NY

Oct 2007 to Dec 2010

Senior Analyst

Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) is the largest and oldest not-for-profit home healthcare provider in the United States.

Projects:

MNTS – Medicare Notification Tracking System (Federal Government Requirement): Project generates notification to Nurses on the application they are working on based on the ceiling and limits of the coverage for a patient when requesting disciplines or orders.

ICD9 Codes & CPT Codes: These are the changes, additions and deletions to diagnosis description and code made by the Federal Government and have to be incorporated into the application. Mandatory Federal Requirement.

Patient Scheduling: Module helps Nurse Managers allot and schedules patients to Nurses.

MD Portal: Used by Doctors and VNSNY to check on Patients, their Primary doctors, prescription, correctness of prescription and quantity.

Java to VB.NET Migration: Whole Suite of Applications were migrated from Java to VB.NET environment.

Functions:

·Conduct user testing of new/enhanced mainframe and pen-based systems and procedures including exercising systems to ensure operational adherence to required specifications.

·Review system specifications with testing group to ensure an understanding of the program and its function in production.

·Tested same applications in Java and .NET as they were migrated.

·Conduct integration testing of new and existing systems to ensure accurate operations and to verify the impact on other systems.

·Document testing processes and results of testing according to departmental protocols. Review testing results with other groups and forward results to Information Services for correction.

·Performed manual load testing by simultaneously working with 50 other users.

·Assist Training Specialist in developing and delivering training to regional personnel on new system and procedures.

ADP, Dayton, NJ

Feb 2007 – Sep 2007

QA Analyst

Project:

Quarterly Print Strategy and Quarterly Report Reformat

The Project involves reformatting of Quarterly reports generation and printing. The changes to the Spool files in the system causes the output files to be changed, which in-turn affect the reports generated. The reports generated at NY Metro center and Ft. Wash Center are to be compared and certified for accuracy.

Functions:

·Development of test strategy, planning and test cases.

·Backend testing with AS400.

·Writing SQL Queries for backend testing of the reported data..

·Updating the test cases tests and results in Mercury Quality Center.

Sanofi-Aventis, Bridgewater, NJ

Sep 2006 – Feb 2007

Lead QA Analyst

Project:

Medical Education Grants (MEG)

MEG Application is a Web based application developed in .Net which used to receive and process Grant requests from external Medical Education Providers by Sanofi-Aventis. The application used by Therapeutic Area Committee to evaluate, review and process the requests and make electronic check requests.

Functions:

·End to End testing of the application between departments and groups right from field validation to funds transfer.

·Prepared Test Plan wrote test cases using Use Cases and executed test scripts for the new Grant Activity Modification Module including documentation of Process flow.

·Interface Testing with SAP System on nightly batch processes that share invoice and payment information.

·Functional Testing for Grant Submission, Grant Processing, Administrative, User Enrolment and Auto Email modules.

·Tested Reports and letters that are sent to Corporate.

Citi Group, New York NY

Apr 2006 – Aug 2006

QA Analyst

Project Sapphire

Sapphire is a web based record tracking system used to manage Clients, Participants and shares allotted to participants. The exercising of Shares, Options, Awards and Grants of participants is sent to SOPT, which is directly linked to NYSE, where the trading takes place. The trading information is then sent to other divisions of Citigroup in EDI form.

Functions:

·Coordinated with testing team, providing them with test scripts, test data, answers to business questions and tracking the progress of testing and reporting the status in meetings.

·Involved in UAT testing (User Acceptance Testing) and Implementation.

·Involved in Production support with Development Team at the time of project launch and worked with different groups involved in the project.

·Generated various Test Reports that were used to present the current status of the Project.

EDUCATION:

·MS from Osmania University, India.

·Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, India. 1997

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