Suman Poddar
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Phone: 732-***-**** (Mobile) 732-***-**** (Home)
E-mail: ady6aq@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a challenging position as a Senior QA Analyst within the dynamic realm of MarTech, AdTech, and AI enabled platforms.
Software development, software integration testing, and Release of the final product
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Principiated in Sprint planning and collaborated with Product management Team identify requirements.
Provided input into design, software development, software integration testing, and release of the final product.
Highly accomplished QA professional with over 15 years of diverse experience across the entire software development lifecycle.
Skilled in requirements gathering, risk analysis, project planning, scheduling, testing, defect tracking, management, and comprehensive reporting.
Proficiently worked in Media/Advertising, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, and Financials, demonstrating expertise in FDA-regulated environments with meticulous preparation, documentation, and execution of Software Test Plans, Test Scripts, and Test Cases
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and thrives as a valuable team player.
Product Development Expertise:
Proficient in Data Mining and Data Warehousing.
Experienced in Agile Project Management and Development methodologies.
Adept at handling Business and Functional Requirements.
Skilled in Web Application Testing, Functionality Testing, UAT, and Regression Testing
Knowledgeable in Networking within a Client/Server environment.
Technical Tools:
Proficient in leading-edge testing tools including Test Director, POSTMAN, and QTP
Skilled in database management with Oracle SQL, MySQL, and Unix
Proficient in utilizing powerful tools like VI editor, MS Access, and Sublime
Well-versed in Client/Server architecture and operating systems like Windows NT/XP/2000
Proficient in creating entity and process diagrams with Lucidchart and Visio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Senior Software Test Engineer, Lead
Mediaocean (New York, NY)
June 2011- July 2023
Responsibilities included testing a wide range of features in Traditional Media, including Radio/TV, Network/Cable Network, Print, and Interactive Digital platforms.
Digital Media
Product expert on flagship product of buyer workflow, Prisma, Ignitia Bill Bill/Pay System
Creating and Estimate/Packages/Buys for Spot TV/Radio, Network/Cable Network and Print
Written detailed system test scripts and UAT scripts based on the functional spec and proactively developed a metrics for the test scripts results status for the Management Team
HULU Network: Creating Buys and Vendor EDI Invoices using the 4AAA’s/X12 and TECC format.
Pandora Streaming and Digital Video: Creating Buys and Vendor EDI Invoices using the 4AAA’s/X12 and TECC format and generating Traffic Instructions.
Accounting: Billing and Vendor Invoices of EDI (including XML format), Vendor Invoices and matching the Invoices comparing with the Buys and discrepant resolution
Print Media
Pioneered the adoption of receiving Vendor Invoices in XML format within the Media Industry through the FTP site, facilitating efficient Acceptance, Return, Matching, and Approval of Invoices for Financial Reconciliations
Proficiently generated Estimates and Buys for diverse media types, including Newspaper, Magazine, OOH (Out of Home), and Interactive platforms.
Successfully managed the process of sending IO for Print, along with creating and uploading vendor EDI Invoices in XML format, expertly matching them to Buys, and resolving any discrepancies.
Spot Media
Proficiently generating Estimates, Goals, and executing purchases for Spot TV/Radio markets
Expertly handling Accounting tasks, including Billing and Vendor Invoices in EDI (including XML format), skillfully accepting Invoices and meticulously matching them with Buys and resolving discrepancies, ultimately approving Invoices for discrepant resolutions
Senior Software Test Engineer
Donovan Data Systems (New York, NY)
May 2007-May 2011
Founding team member and played a pivotal role in the rigorous testing of the revolutionary Donovan Data Systems flagship product, iDesk, a cutting-edge web-based application that comprehensively manages the end-to-end workflow of digital campaign management, encompassing Planning, Buying, Tracking, and Selling for Advertising Agency Planners. Notably, iDesk has emerged as the foremost digital media buying software application in the advertising industry.
Proficiently managed Campaign Management Proposal Optimization, encompassing Display, Search, and Fee type placements, as well as Standard and Roadblock type Packages, and Stand-alone placements for various sites.
Successfully handled RFP's (Request for Proposal) through Validation & Submission with 3rd Party integration
Meticulously managed Insertion Orders, ensuring timely processing and tracking of Unsent, Sent, Accepted, Rejected, Accessed, and Overdue orders.
Seamlessly integrated Ad Server systems like DART of DFA5 & DFA6, facilitating the smooth transfer and verification of placements in DFA applications.
Expertly handled the reconciliation process of Actual 3rd Party Delivery Data, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Proficiently managed the sending of Buys to the Main Frame based on Planned Cost, 1st or 3rd Party, or Other (Override) criteria.
Actively participated in JAD (Joint Application Design) facilitation process, fostering effective collaboration between stakeholders
Authored detailed test scripts and proactively developed metrics to gauge the results status, providing valuable insights to the Management Team
Test Analyst
Comcast (Mount Laurel, NJ)
November 2005-May 2007
Excelling as a Test Analyst, I skillfully conducted testing on web-based billing applications and client-server applications utilizing QTP, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
Played a key role in the development of detailed and comprehensive System Test Plans meticulously aligned with the specific System Requirements, ensuring thorough test coverage and adherence to quality standards.
Actively participated in walkthroughs of test plans and test cases, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to gather valuable feedback and insights, facilitating continuous improvement in the testing process
Proficiently executed an extensive range of testing methodologies, including Functional testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), black box testing, smoke testing, regression testing, end-to-end testing, and integration testing, ensuring the delivery of a robust and flawless software solution.
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Available upon request.