Qa Analyst Engineer

VLAD GERSHMAN

**** **** ******, *** *********, CA 94116

415-***-**** (cell)

*********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 plus years of diverse Software QA experience (Black and White box testing), which includes testing of E-business Java integration platform, web-based applications, web authoring tools, localization testing, and testing Windows applications.

• Experience in Application development and support in Production environment and cross-platform web-based applications troubleshooting.

• Give on-call support in production environment on web-based applications.

• Knowledge of Sql Query and Weblogic Production deployment

• Formidable Technical, Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to Multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

• Worked efficiently as an individual as well as team member on this current project.

• Strong aptitude towards learning new technologies.

• Extremely reliable, hardworking, honest and dedicated.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: Java, C, C++, C

Automation: Test Automation experience utilizing WinRunner, Test Director, LoadRunner, QTP

GUI: Visual C++, Lotus Notes Waterfall

RDBMS Database: MS SQL Server, Oracle, TOAD

Develop robust test documentation: test plans, test design specifications, test cases, test suites

Operating systems: MS Windows Vista/2000/XP, NT 4.0 (Server and Workstation), UNIX (Sun Solaris, LINUX, AIX)

Defect Tracking/Configuration Tools: Vantive, Express ClearQuest

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

10/10-present QA engineer, Lafth Mountain View, CA

• Developed test plans, test cases and performed various front and back end testing (functional, regression, end to end, GUI testing and maintenance testing) using WinRunner 7.0

• Performed the following testing: performance and stress, using LoadRunner 8.0

• Responsible for writing, testing and reviewing of product installation and guides/manuals

• Designed end-to-end automation procedures using PL/SQL for complete testing of Enterprise Online Reference System (EORS) written in Java

• Application was based on Oracle 9i server database

• Debugged the code accessing multiple databases Oracle 8i/9i

• Wrote PL/SQL queries to track the results on a database level

• Worked with log files to certify transactions, track lost message and errors

• Involved in the design process, development and testing of a project

• Used Vantive bug trucking system to report software defects

07/08 – 09/10 Sr. QA Consultant, Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, CA

• Tested web-based application for corporate clients (Desktop Deposit RDC/DTD application drivers and scanners electronic check processing, Understanding of business rules for bank check processing,Credit Management).

• Tested financial transactions between multiple accounts, processing checks, and financial reports.

• Executed and improved critical path test cases

• Processed emergency troubleshooting and problem reproducing requests for 54 bank applications coming from other departments interfacing with customers and technical services of the bank

• Executed automated regression testing procedures developed in WinRunner. Debugged automated scripts when needed. Responsible for maintenance of the automated testing project

• Conducted various tests, such as database, integration, functional, regression, cross platform, acceptance, usability and compatibility during all software development stages

• Communicated all the problems to development team. Used bug-tracking database (ClearQuest) to record and follow up on all found problems

• Responsible for writing test plans, tests procedures, and test cases. Performed acceptance, functional, GUI, security, usability, error handling, stress, and regression testing

• Designed and implemented test procedures to provide QA input and suggestions into the life cycle process and general design of our product.

06/07 – 06/08 Sr. SQA Consultant, ThirdPillar.com, San Mateo, CA

• Test LoanPath Credit Underwriting and Management Platform, which is designed to be easy to use and flexible enough to handle the varied credit underwriting needs in small to large lease and loan transactions for individual business unit implementations.

• Project lead for testing of several major functional modules including CreateApplication, ManualDecision, AutomationDecision, etc.

• Provide planning for the application testing – positive, negative, integration, performance/load, cross-platform, release acceptance, etc. Update test documentation.

• Write test cases and test suites for newly developed and modified features

• Manage beta-testing program. Work with TestDirector to reproduce and process technical issues reported by customers involved in beta-testing of the application. Created and conducted on-line meetings (NetMeetings) with beta-testing team.

• Work with business analysts and developers to identify and resolve issues

• Utilize in-house bug tracking system to enter bugs and process them in accordance with established procedures. Follow up with reported issues until satisfactory resolution.

03/06 – 06/07 Sr. QA Consultant, Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, CA

• Tested web-based application for corporate clients (Desktop Deposit, Credit Management).

• Tested financial transactions between multiple accounts, processing checks, and financial reports.

• Executed and improved critical path test cases

• Processed emergency troubleshooting and problem reproducing requests for 54 bank applications coming from other departments interfacing with customers and technical services of the bank

• Executed automated regression testing procedures developed in WinRunner. Debugged automated scripts when needed. Responsible for maintenance of the automated testing project

• Conducted various tests, such as database, integration, functional, regression, cross platform, acceptance, usability and compatibility during all software development stages

• Communicated all the problems to development team. Used bug-tracking database (ClearQuest) to record and follow up on all found problems

• Responsible for writing test plans, tests procedures, and test cases. Performed acceptance, functional, GUI, security, usability, error handling, stress, and regression testing

• Designed and implemented test procedures to provide QA input and suggestions into the life cycle process and general design of our product.

11/00 – 03/06 Sr. QA Analyst, Valdero Corp., Palo Alto, CA

• Tested new corporate web site/application to replace existing one (JSP Web-based; site content is driven by CMS). The site promotes and sells the company products and services.

• Involved in full QA and Development cycle for Strategic Accounts Marking (SAM) & Customer Identification and Account Marketing (CIAM) application.

• Provided acceptance and functional testing for the site’s search functionality and platform/browser compatibility (Windows XP/2000/98, UNIX, MSIE, Netscape, Firefox, AOL).

• Conducted Defect Review Meetings with the Team Members and Development Team

• Created and executed test cases for segment navigation, search and platform/browser compatibility

• Developed automated regression test suites in Mercury WinRunner (Automated Data Driven tests based on using MS Excel spreadsheets as data inputs to the automated tool)

• Performance testing was done using LoadRunner by planning the load by analyzing Task distribution diagram, Transaction Profile and User profile, creating virtual users and analyzing different reports.

• Wrote SQL queries against MS SQL Server 7.0 and Oracle 9i to test the backed functionality

• Used Test Director for requirements management and Vantive for defect tracking.

EDUCATION:

07/01 XML & Related Technologies – internal XML training class, VITRIA, Sunnyvale, CA

1999 Classes in Oracle, PL/SQL, Java, C++, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA

1999 BS Information Systems, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

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