Sumera Faisal
Quality Assurance Analyst
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Ph: 469-***-****
Professional Summary:
●7 years of extensive experience in IT industry in software testing and automation of various systems and applications.
●Skilled in designing, developing and executing test cases with a good knowledge in QA Methodologies
●Experienced in testing Rest APIs, STB devices, Web and Mobile applications on various operating systems (Linux, Windows, Mac OS)
●Led development of quality assurance testing strategies to enhance maintainability and effectiveness of testing systems. Sets standards and identifies, recommends and implements changes to enhance the effectiveness of quality assurance strategies
●Experience with HP ALM, Speed, Confluence, QMetry, Test Director, HP Quality Center 9 and 10, Used in Requirements, Test Plan, Test Lab, and Defect Management
●Used Different Defect/Bug Tracking tools like Jira and Speed to track defects
●Experience with Different Methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, V model
●Familiar in developing testing documents like Test Plan, Test Design Specification, Test Case Specification and Test Procedure. Experience in Black box testing
●Good knowledge of identifying various test scenarios in accordance with the Functional Requirement Documents, Use Stories and Mock Ups
●Holds strong ability to handle multiple priorities and prioritize workload
●Having excellent communication skills and fast learning capabilities
●Excellent analytical, problem solving and technical skills
●Documentation and automation of testing using in the client/server and Web-based application
●Experience in Integration, Regression, Sanity, Smoke, Functional, System, Acceptance, Negative and Adhoc Testing in Windows, Safari and Unix Environment
●Actively involved in QA Metrics reporting
●Experience with System integration testing across multiple systems and various testing Environment
●Worked closely with the Business Teams, Development, Documentation, Release Management teams, Server team, Backend Team, Migration team and Network team to insure the effectiveness and quality of the product
●Worked on each phase of the QA life cycle and involved in all the phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
●Experience in analyzing businesses requirement documents (BRD), functional requirement specification (FRS/FSD), system design specification (SDS) and test methodologies from project definition to post deployment documentation
●Ability to work extended hours when needed to meet project deadline, this could include non-standard hours such as evenings, nights and weekends
●Excellent Systems, Network, Software, hardware analysis and troubleshooting Skills
Technical Skills Summary:
Operating Systems:
Bug Reporting:
Test Management Tool:
Databases:
Web Technologies:
Applications:
Automation Testing Tools:
Other Tools:
UNIX, Embedded Linux, and Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Vista and MacOS
Jira, Bugzilla
Clear Quest
Speed, Confluence, hpALM, Zypher, Test Rail, QMetry, Test Director
SQL Server 7.0
HTML, HTML5, CSS, Java, .Net, C#, Zwave, MongoDB, BlueTooth, WiFi
MS Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio 2007 and WebEx
Selenium, Maven, TestNg, Cucumber
XCode, Android Studio, Charles Proxy, Swagger, Postman,
Test Flight, Hockey app, App Connect, App Center, Apple Configurator2, Source Tree, React, Oauth1, Oauth2, GitHub, Jenkin, Artifactory
Hydra Server, DAC 4.0, Prism Server, Auto Log Tool, Terraterm, Fios Advance Targeted Ad tool, Advator Invidi Monitor, Trilithic EasyPlus SCTE-18 EAS tool, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP,
Ethernet, DNS, Telnet, IP and TCP,
Work Experience:
ADT Home Securities: Irving TX
(iOT Project ZWave Technology)
QA Analyst Aug 2019
Responsibilities:
Performing RBT, Regression Testing, Sniff Testing, ISU (Incremental System Upgrade) Testing, Integration testing
Web application Testing
Mobile application (Both iOS and Android) Testing
Smart Devices Testing (Apple watch, Android Watch, Alexa, Google Home, Google mini, Google Assistant)
Apple TV and Fire TV Testing
QR Code Testing
eCommerce application Testing
Hardware integration testing and troubleshooting
Writing Test cases, Test scenarios using PRDs
Executing Test cases using almqc
Logging and tracking defects using Jira
Participating in daily LLP meeting
Participating in defect triage meetings
SiriusXM: Irving TX
QA Analyst Aug 2018 -July 2019
Responsibilities:
Performing Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Sanity Testing, Integration Testing, Alpha and Beta Testing on SiriusXM Streaming app
Preparing test cases, test scenarios, test plans from users Stories using Zephyr
Participating in daily scrum calls, Spring planning meetings and defect triage meetings
Logging and tracking defects using Jira
iOS, Android, tvOS(3G, 4G, LTE, WIFI), API Testing, Web application testing
Using Charles Proxy for debugging
Using confluence for the Project documents
Using Zeplin for UX design references
Bottle Rocket Addison TX
QA Analyst Dec 2017- August 2018
Responsibilities:
Mobility Testing -iOS Android and tablets (3G, 4G, LTE, Cellular, WIFI, Blue Tooth)
Participated in Scrum Calls/Standup Meetings/Sprint Planning Meetings
Provided daily status on testing progress, issues, resolved issues and pending tasks
Smoke testing, Regression testing, Functional testing
Rest API testing using Charles Proxy
Raised defects using Jira
Prepared Test Plan using Test Rail
Verizon Communications Inc. Irving, TX
QA Analyst Aug.2012 -April.2017
Internet of Things (IOT):
Agtech: (Telematics Wireless Device Testing, Bluetooth
Testing/WIFI Testing)-Web and Mobile app.
Cellint: (Telematics Wireless Device Testing, Bluetooth
Testing/WIFI Testing)- Web and Mobile app.
Smart Cities: (Telematics Wireless Device Testing, Bluetooth
Testing/WIFI Testing)- Web and Mobile app.
Security Fixes: (Telematics Wireless Device Testing, Bluetooth
Testing/WIFI Testing)- Web and Mobile app.
Verizon got big plans to bring connected solutions to everything — from industrial and consumer products, to vehicles and buildings — so everything works more safely, productively and economically. Verizon is not just focused on providing connections, it has also launched a
new platform called ThingSpace for developers to create and bring their own applications to market.
Responsibilities:
Performing Functional, Full Regression, System, Functional, Sanity Testing, GA, UAT, Ad-hoc and exploratory testing on all the Releases
Wrote customer acceptance tests using Cucumber in a BDD fashion
Employed a “test-to-break” approach on testing initiatives and clarified ambiguous requirements to ensure the effectiveness of all test plans
Involved in full system development lifecycle experience, including designing, developing and implementing test plans, test cases and test processes fueling swift corrective actions
Prepared Mobile application test cases for Mobility App Participated in creating and executing automated software test cases and scripts using Selenium to uncover, identify and document software problems and their cause
Filed tickets to track system and software issues and bring them to closure using Jira
Worked closely with development team on troubleshooting various issues
Certified Rest APIs, Web application, mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms
Provided daily status on testing progress, issues, resolved issues and pending tasks
Assisted team members and transferred system knowledge as needed
Performed Cross-Browser testing to verify applications support on multiple environments
Performed Demos to the internal team and the product owner
Mobility Testing -iOS, Android and tablets- (Actual devices and simulators)
Participated in Scrum Calls/Standup Meetings/Sprint Meetings
Testing Rest APIs using Swagger, Postman file
QA Analyst
Verizon:
Fios Quantum
Verizon is a global leader in delivering innovative communications, information and entertainment. They offer voice, data and video products and services over intelligent wireless, broadband and global IP networks that meet customers' growing demand for speed, mobility, security and control.
Responsibilities:
Performed Full Regression, Focused Regression, Stability, Smoke testing, Stress, GA, UAT and ad-hoc testing on different modules including Invidi Targeted Ads, Live-TV, DVR, OTT (Over-The-Top), Tuner resource management, VOD, Widgets, Guide and Menu, User Interface, PPV, Customer support tools, Auto-Provisioning, Persistent Logging, 3DTV, Parental Controls, Ordering, Billing, Provisioning, PlayStation, Xbox, Code Upgrade/Downgrade and HLS (Http Live streaming) scenarios etc. on VMS, IPClient boxes, uIPC (universal IPClient) and Mockingbird boxes.
Performed VMS mobility testing, API testing on CE device, including iOS (iPhone and iPads) and Android OS (Samsung tabs and phones)
Performed Audio & Video application testing
Executed End-to-End SCTE-18 EAS testing on VMS, IPClients, uIPC, Mockingbird and Mobile CE devices
Performed Cloud based testing
Configured STB’s for Auto Connect for WiFi and Bluetooth connections
Upgraded CPEs with latest builds
Performed Unicast, Multicast, CDL, and Auto Provisioning
Logged defects, Defect tracking, Issue analysis and verification
Developed test cases for new features using BRDs (Business Requirement documents), and wrote test cases for adhoc, corner cases and exploratory scenarios
Involved in Test discussion and sync up calls with Onshore/offshore test teams for test executions, Issue discussions, knowledge transfer sessions etc.
Configured SIT and Prod. Test rack setups
Collected logs and analyzed them to pinpoint issues
Worked closely with development team on troubleshooting various issues
Certified Stbs Modules/components, mobile applications for IOS and Android platforms
Lead the team (Onshore and Offshore) for different Modules
Involved in Knowledge transfer sessions for newcomers
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce