Naga Sailaja Nanduri

Email: adpfdn@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 469-***-****

SUMMARY

Around Ten plus years of experience in Quality Assurance. Testing experience with a wide variety of projects both web based and client/server systems on multiple platforms including Java, JSP, Visual Basic, ASP, .NET and Data Warehouse in all phases of life cycle. Good experience with both Mercury and Rational Tools. Extensively used Quality Center/Test Director and good knowledge in Q.T.P. Can work independently, lead or work within a team environment. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and interpersonal, communication, presentation skills and Leadership Qualities. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Q.T.P 9.1/8.0, Quality Center 9.0, Test Director 8.0/7.5/7.0, Rational Test Manager, Rational Requisite Pro. Rational Clear Quest, Java, JSP, HTML, and XML, Windows NT/2000/XP, MAC OS, Web/Application servers, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle 8i/9i, MS Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010, MS Office 2010, Share Point 2010, Microsoft TFS, MS SQL Server 7/2000/2005/2008 EXPERIENCE

MATCH.COM Dallas, TX August 2010 to Nov 2013

Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

● Gathered business requirements for new/existing processes and functional needs

● Analyzed, reviewed high-level requirements to design, develop modify and ensure full understanding of individual deliverables and execute functional, acceptance and regression tests

● Maintained test conditions for functional test cases and all other test assets such as test data, data validation scripts for various front/ back-end function applications and implemented test plans

● Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.

● Execute and evaluate manual test cases and report test results.

● Identified any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management.

● Isolated, replicated, and reported defects and verified defect fixes.

● Ensured the system successfully works by thoroughly testing the full (end-end) business procedures and played key role in releasing better applications

● Verified testing the business vision has been turned into physical reality by validating that the sites and systems meet design specifications and requirements.

● Ensured all tests are successfully completed and documented and all problems are resolved before end of development and release cycle

● Ensured high quality and timely release of features/products to market by working collaboratively with Match.com business teams to understand business needs.

● Worked issues with SQL Server environment by writing queries for data validation, manipulating data and verification.

● Tested web browser compatibility against applications by autonomously working day-to-day on a large scale.

● Excellent understanding of Quality Assurance process and methodologies.

● Adhered to team priorities, asked for help and worked in a cohesive team environment.

● Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with strong management skills.

● Involved regular developer meetings, walkthrough, desk checking to gather testing requirements as well as daily status of current testing issues/concerns/progress Environment: C#, ASP.NET, MS Visual Studio 2008, Share Point, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, PL/SQL, MS SQL Server 2008, Microsoft Office 2007, Windows 7 Enterprise, Microsoft TFS, Mac OS, I.E 6.0/7.0/8.0, Firefox 3.6.13, Safari 5.0.3, Google Chrome 8.0 THINK FINANCE Fort Worth, TX May 2010 to August 2010 Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

● Involved in Business meetings, Kickoff meetings for Risk, Fact Qualifier Analysis, Operations teams to gather requirements and collected team questions for Analysis and Risk Information by understanding Business process flow assessment for application

● Interacting with Product Management, Data base Architects(DBA), Db Developers, Implementation and mentoring with team members to understand product requirements/ documentation standards

● Created System Test Plan for Data Warehouse Project including data quality and correctness of the XML including project deliverables, reporting, data mart SAS Views, test planning, estimation, execution and metadata repository defining criteria for success at detailed level

● Understanding the Requirements/Functional specifications of the database development for the project and created required Test Scenarios/ test cases according to module reviewing the test cases

● Designed application test procedures/ validation scenarios by creating test criteria for each component including test harnesses and regression testing data for the components/system as a whole

● Designed data QA routines by writing specifications for each data routine as required to enforce the business rules

● Involved in analyzing database application design of all consolidated data of ER-Diagrams from Embarcadero and Used Embarcadero tool for entering the Logical and Physical names in Naming Standard Templates of Data Dictionary

● Testing Unicode standards for use of Language FK references and SSIS packages that supported language defaulting to English

● Testing the QA mismatches between physical Model schema and Database comparing the Entities/Attributes complying with naming standards based on model schema

● Understanding the signatures Metadata Repository Stored Procedure catalogs to execute and tested data type mismatches between Stored Procedures and Data Model declarations

● Responsible for Database testing, working knowledge of database structure, test harness scripts with programming language T-SQL writing SQL queries

● Tested the Metadata Repository by executing the Stored procedure when passing the valid/Invalid Parameters

● Tested the stored procedures and executing Test cases using automation tool wherever appropriate and comparing actual results with expected results

● Involved in ETL testing, transactional and reporting systems for Data migration and Data distribution with strong data validation

● Identifying issues in Data Marts Model and Entering defects in Target Process on Stored Procedures, prepared defect reports and retested resolved defects on each build release by following established processes for defect management and overall product QA

● Working with Microsoft Server Platforms and Products getting the Environment and software set up for Data Migration Framework and deploying own test environment

● Involved in training sessions for Embarcadero ER/Studio, Data Modeling Integrity/Correctness Rules, Data Warehouse Technology and Information Architecture, Kimball Theory, Zachman Architecture Framework

● Involved in Data Models reviews, Signature reviews, Data Marts internal reviews, Master Data Management meetings

● Involved in Discussions and Feedback, overviews of company history and all products

● Excellent communication skills, working in fast pace environment and experience within Agile environment

Environment: Embarcadero ER/Studio Data Architect 8.5, C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Web Services, Java Script, MS SQL Server 2005/2008 R2,SSAS,SSIS, SSMS, MDS, SSRS, SQL Server BI, nHhibernate, MS Windows Mgt Framework, MS BizTalk, MS Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010, MS SQL Enterprise Manager, Query Analyzer, MS Office 2010/Visio 2007/PowerPoint 2007/Power Pivot for Excel 2010, SharePoint 2010, Tortoise SVN, Microsoft TFS, Target Process(Agile) CATAPULT Systems/Bear Transportation Plano, TX November 2009 to May 2010 Senior Quality Assurance Engineer/Lead QA

Responsibilities:

● Planning, scheduling, coordinating, work with product development and implementing project testing by preparing Test Plan

● Analyze/Review Business Requirements, Functional Use Cases and developed/implemented System Test Cases/UAT cases and Perform Tests

● Estimate Testing Project and prepare Requirement Traceability Matrix(RTM)

● Identify, create and maintain Functional and GUI based tests evaluate problem areas and track overall test coverage for application

● Identify training requirements and forward it to the Project Manager and participate training and presenting the internal training work flow

● Enhance QA assessment framework, and conduct reviews with various projects and teams for effectiveness of quality processes and keep track of new requirements from project and Forecast/Estimate future requirements

● Escalate the issues about project requirements to Project Manager/Solutions Architect

● Supervise team members to verify goals, responsibility, and understanding of assigned projects, clarify their project roles by reviewing their test cases and documentation issues

● Tested accuracy services in Order processing and accounting applications by creating and running both positive and negative test cases

● Took part in the testing of different types of orders such as change of orders, order submission and duplication of orders with different statuses

● Tested Web 2.0 compatible ASP.Net 3.5 intranet web application, AJAX-based module UI framework

● Tested Conversational functionalities implementation by navigational wizards in ASP.Net

● Tested MSMQ-based server component with HTTP support that queues orders for batch processing by financial back-end system.

● Perform System Testing, Integration testing and Assisting SMEs and Users

● Manage Business Acceptance testing, obtain required business client sign-off at completion of testing

● Perform test software programs, including test case design and execution of alpha, beta, Sanity, GUI, functional, regression and System testing

● Act as the single point of contact between Development and Testers for iterations, testing and deployment activities

● Involved in user acceptance testing (UAT) with client along with providing training to end-users Regression/system Integration testing through complex queries in SQL prompt in MS SQL Server and Database testing by executing Stored procedures when passing the valid/Invalid Parameters, validated data with query results

● Logging issues/defects encountered during test cycles and conduct fix verification

● Provide Test documentation and reports to test and project management as required

● Team player helpful, can-do attitude and a willingness to take ownership of problems by working on multiple tasks and prioritizing personal workload

● Implemented Agile Practices on distributed Teams

● Monitor releases and builds going out to production and track production bugs over time and Responsible for QA sign off and Delivering Quality QA to the client

● Attending regular daily kick-off meetings, weekly triage meetings and status update meetings with the client and sending the Weekly Status Report to the client Environment: Microsoft TFS, C#/.Net Framework 3.5, ASP.NET 3.5, Visual Studio 2008, JavaScript, AJAX, WCF, Microsoft MSMQ 4.0/5.0, Share Point 2010, PL/SQL, MS SQL Server 2008, Windows XP/7.0, I.E 8.0, Firefox 3.5.7, IIS 7.0

MATCH.COM Dallas, TX September 2008 to April 2009

Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

● Gathered business requirements for new/existing processes and functional needs

● Analyzed, reviewed high-level requirements to design, develop modify and ensure full understanding of individual deliverables and execute functional, acceptance and regression tests

● Maintained test conditions for functional test cases and all other test assets such as test data, data validation scripts for various front/ back-end function applications and implemented test plans

● Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.

● Execute and evaluate manual test cases and report test results.

● Identified any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management.

● Isolated, replicated, and reported defects and verified defect fixes.

● Ensured the system successfully works by thoroughly testing the full (end-end) business procedures and played key role in releasing better applications

● Verified testing the business vision has been turned into physical reality by validating that the sites and systems meet design specifications and requirements.

● Ensured all tests are successfully completed and documented and all problems are resolved before end of development and release cycle

● Ensured high quality and timely release of features/products to market by working collaboratively with Match.com business teams to understand business needs.

● Worked issues with SQL Server environment by writing queries for data validation, manipulating data and verification.

● Tested web browser compatibility against applications by autonomously working day-to-day on a large scale.

● Excellent understanding of Quality Assurance process and methodologies.

● Adhered to team priorities, asked for help and worked in a cohesive team environment.

● Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with strong management skills.

● Involved regular developer meetings, walkthrough, desk checking to gather testing requirements as well as daily status of current testing issues/concerns/progress Environment: ASP.NET, Visual Studio. Net, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, PL/SQL, MS SQL Server 2005, Windows XP, Mac OS, I.E 6.0/7.0, TFS, Firefox 2.0/3.0.5, Safari 3.1.2 Aperture Technologies Inc., (EMERSON) Stamford, CT December 2005 to August 2008 Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer/QA Lead

Responsibilities:

● Identified the test requirements based on user requirements and design specifications.

● Coordinated all testing efforts included the setup and use of test environment.

● Conducted manual testing for entire applications using manual scripts, which were designed specifically for that purpose.

● Performed different types of testing including functional (GUI testing), integration, system and regression testing.

● Oversees unit and integrated complete system testing, according to detailed plans to ensure high-quality systems.

● Performed Positive, Negative, Back end, Functional testing to find how the functions and variables perform when it encounters valid, invalid and unexpected values

● Interacted with Developers to follow up on Defects/Issues

● Performed Databases creation, backups, restoring upon getting the new builds

● Performed backend testing by executing the stored procedure functions

● Working with DBA when databases, production server and performance are slow and also when database connection fails.

● Created User test requirements, test scripts and test plan.

● Reviewed test results versus test strategies.

● Performed configuration testing with different operating systems and different equipment.

● Responsible for signing off on builds in QA environments after successfully executing test strategy.

● Scenarios created/review and discussions with client about any open issues

● Developed scripts to perform GUI, functional and regression testing

● Performed the acceptance test in the testing process.

● Performed test management using Quality Center and bug reporting using tracking tool.

● Performed data driven testing using extensive data in the test scripts.

● Tested performance and functionality of Reports.

● Coordinated with development, design, business, SAT and QA groups in executing scripts and testing efforts.

Environment: Q.T.P. 9.1, Quality Center 9.0/Test Director 8.0, C# (Stand Alone), ASP.NET, Visual Studio. Net, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, PL/SQL, MS SQL Server 2000/2005, Windows 2000/XP Cendant Mobility (Currently CARTUS Corp), Danbury, CT June 2005 to December 2005 Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

● Identified the test requirements based on user requirements and design specifications using Requisite Pro.

● Created test plans, test cases and test scripts using Rational Test Manager.

● Performed different types of tests including functional (GUI testing), integration, system and regression testing.

● Performed compatibility testing for release applications.

● Performed negative testing to find how the functions performed when it encountered invalid, unexpected values.

● Reformatted data from the legacy system as per the front end of the application under test.

● Checked the backend database by executing the queries in MS-SQL Server and tested the data in the legacy application.

● Responsible for signing off on builds in FT and QA environments after successfully executing test strategy.

● Attended project review meetings and discussed issues including the progress of the project with development, project teams and business groups.

● Maintained defective reports using Clear Quest Defect Tracker.

● Conducted automated regression analysis of various features for internal releases.

● Tested application within development, staging and production environments.

● Prepared and authored various user level and system level documents. Environment: Rational Robot, Rational Clear Quest, Rational Test Manager, Rational Requisite Pro, VB 6.0, MTS 2.0, MS-SQL Server 7/2000, IE 6.0, Terminal Server, and Visual Make. Scholar One Inc, (THOMSON Corporation) Charlottesville, VA February 2005 to May 2005 Quality Assurance Tester

Responsibilities:

● Identified the test requirements based on user requirements and design specifications.

● Reviewed the business requirement documents and the technical specifications.

● Developed test cases to cover overall quality assurance testing.

● Created test plans, test cases and test scripts by using Test Director.

● Gathered test requirements using Test Director

● Coordinated all test efforts included setup and use of testing environment.

● Reviewed test results versus test strategies.

● Responsible for signing off on builds in QA environments after successfully executing test strategy.

● Conducted manual testing, functionality testing, regression testing, system testing and end-to-end testing.

● Performed manual testing on different modules of the application.

● Performed system testing with configuration changes for required specifications.

● Involved in testing the entire application to ensure free flow of the application.

● Maintained defect reports using Right Now Defect Tracker.

● Tested the site for cross browser (IE, Netscape and Fire Fox) compatibility.

● Involved in decision making with development, design and management teams. Environment: Q.T.P. 8.0, Web Performance Trainer 2.7, Test Director 7.5, Web sphere 5.x, J2EE/EJB, JSP, Java Script, XML, HTML, DHTML, Oracle 9i, IE, Netscape Navigator, Fire fox AMEBS, Stamford CT April 2004 to January 2005

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

● Tested Sales, Inventory entry, Credit Card Transactions, inventory look-ups, user logins and security.

● Tested the web-based application's reports, user management, product entry

● management, price controls and inventory reports

● Authorized and updated test plan and test scripts using Win Runner.

● Participated in requirement and development walk throughs and enhancement meetings.

● Performed black box testing on the application and automated the test procedures using Win Runner. Developed scripts in Win Runner to perform GUI, functional and regression testing

● Updated modified automated scripts using TSL to facilitate the process of testing with Win Runner

● Compared the actual and expected results by inserting GUI, Text, and Database Checkpoints.

● Performed System testing with Configuration changes for required specifications.

● Integrated tests and reported defects using Test Director.

● Conducted back-end testing of the application by writing complex SQL queries.

● Performed test management and bug reporting using Test Director

● Performed Data Driven Testing using extensive data in the test scripts

● Interacting with the multi front end Users and participating in the technical discussions with developers

● Involved in decision making with development, design and management teams. Environment: Win Runner 7.0, Test Director 7.0, Web Logic 7.1, Java (JDK 1.2), Swing, Java Script, XML, HTML, JSP, Oracle 8i, and Windows NT/2000.

Visual Soft Technologies Limited, Hyderabad, India February 2000 to June 2002 Junior Web Developer/Tester

Responsibilities:

● Involved in front end web development, maintenance and provided production support for the application.

● Developed front end screens.

● Wrote PL/SQL procedures and updated Oracle database using JDBC.

● Analyzed the business requirements and functional specification documents to prepare test plans.

● Identified the test cases, defined them and executed them.

● Documented the modification requests for all the bugs detected and tracked the bug fixing process until they are closed. Carried out regression testing on the new build of the application.

● Involved in white-box and black box testing.

● Conducted manual tests for all applications using manual scripts that were designed specifically for that purpose.

● Developed backend database testing functions.

Environment: Visual Soft Bug Tracker, Java, JDBC, Java Server Pages (JSP), Oracle, Java Web Server, Windows NT, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, IE 4.0 EDUCATION

M.C.A - Master of Computer Applications.

B.SC – Bachelors of Science

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