RASHID M. SYED
917-***-**** ***********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashid-syed-49b34417/
DEDICATED SENIOR QA ANALYST
Solutions focused QA analyst within the Information Technology industry with experience comprising testing product management of multiple applications in various domains. Trusted advisor during all phases of projects that includes Requirement Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Integration testing, Functional testing, System testing, Regression testing, End to End testing and Database validation. Adept at providing daily, weekly, and monthly testing status report to project stakeholders.
KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS
QA Tools: ALM, TFS, JIRA, Rational Clear Case, Clear quest, Rational Robot
Operating Systems: HP 9000, IBM PCs, and Compatibles, Sun Solaris/UNIX, HP-UX, dot Net4.5.2, HTML5, CSS3, Web API, SQL Server, Elastic search, Angular JS, Windows 11/ NT / Me / 2000/ XP / 9x, Novell Netware, NT, MS-DOS
Languages: JAVA, Visual Basic, C, C++, SQL, Sybase SQL, Oracle SQL, BASIC, HTML, D-HTML, ASP
Software Packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Redshift, SQL Developer, Lotus Notes, File Aid, Quality Center, Toad, Perforce, MS-Project, MS-FrontPage, Auto Sys, Arc Serve, MS-Personal Web Server, LAN Workplace, Sun Volume Manager (Veritas), Visio, Internet Explorer, Visual FoxPro, PCAnywhere Lotus 1-2-3, Word Perfect, Adobe Photoshop, R&R Report, Crystal Report, Writer
Databases: ORACLE, Redshift, SYBASE, MS-ACCESS, INFORMIX, SQL Server
Networks: FTP, TELNET, WINSCP
EXPERIENCE
Accenture March 2015 – Present
Senior QA Analyst, April 2019 – Present
Led the testing effort for planning, constructing, and executing release tests. Applied testing methodologies and process to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process.
Increased understanding of complex requirements by analyzing requirement and design documents.
Wrote test cases in ALM based on business requirement using User Stories.
Reviewed test cases with business for sign-off.
Performed Functional, System, Regressing, Webservice and, Smoke testing using Agile/Scrum Methodology.
Executed Test cases and reporting the defect/bug through defect tracking tool Jira.
Interacted with development and business to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Published daily status reports during execution and test closure report after completion of a test phase.
Business Analyst, August 2016 – April 2019
Analyzed organizational design inclusive of processes and systems, assessing the business model and integration with technology.
Defined business requirements and created user stories.
Analyzed business requirements through document analysis and defined the future state and business solution.
Researched and provided input into developing and modifying systems to meet client needs and built business specifications to support system modifications.
Held Daily scrum and Backlog refinement and story grooming.
Initiated product demos with stakeholders and users to get feedback for product improvement.
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Senior QA Analyst, March 2015 – August 2016
Tested myBusiness (Client Server Application) using dot Net4.5.2, HTML5, CSS3, Web API, SQL Server, Elastic Search and Angular JS. Performed Functional, Integration and Regression test and data validation test using SQL Server.
Developed and followed Software test plans, Test scenarios, and Test Cases.
Wrote test cases based on design document and business requirement documents.
Reviewed test cases with business for sign-off.
Executed test cases using ALM and reported the bugs through defect tracking tool TFS.
Randstad Technologies June 2014 – March 2015
CVS Health, IL – QA Lead
Worked with complex CVS Health pharmacy-focused approach to condition management, designed to maximize the effectiveness of medications used to treat chronic conditions to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Provided QA estimates and forecasts to complete QA activities at every phase successfully and on time.
Developed and followed Software test plans, Test scenarios, and Test Cases.
Identified various scenarios for the Requirements.
Identified Test requirements and validated test coverage to verify Business functionality.
Reviewing the Test cases and provide review comments for sign-off
Performed Functional Testing, system testing, regressing testing, Smoke testing.
Executed the Test cases and reporting the bugs through defect tracking tool.
Cognizant Technology Solutions September 2006 – June 2014
Walgreens-Ecommerce, IL - Senior QA analyst
Worked with intricate Ecommerce project for Internal and external applications. Managed team of up to 10 testers, providing day to day planning, guidance, and coaching.
Increased understanding of the requirements by analyzing requirement documents and Story Done criteria.
Provided comprehensive QA estimates and allocate resources to successfully complete QA tasks within time.
Developed and followed Software test plans, Test suites, and Test Cases.
Wrote test cases based on Functional specs and business requirement documents.
Identified Test requirements and verified the test cases cover to test Business functionality.
Reviewed the Test cases and provided review comments for sign-off.
Performed Functional Testing, system testing, regressing the product, Smoke testing.
Executed the Test cases and reporting the bugs through defect tracking tool.
Interacted with the onsite teams and resolved offshore issues.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Walgreens-WHS, IL Toyota Motors, CA
Senior QA Analyst QA Test Coordinator
JP Morgan Chase, Private Bank, NY Washington Mutual Bank, WA
QA Test Analyst QA Test Lead
Hanover Insurance Group, MA DHL Express, Scottsdale, AZ
Team Lead QA Tester
EDUCATION
New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Bachelor of Science, Management Information System (MIS)