Senior IT QA Analyst

Velma J Veasley

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

www.linkedin.com/in/velma-veasley-1

Phone: 312-***-****

Professional Summary:

Senior IT QA Analyst with 15+ years of experience delivering multi-million-dollar initiatives on time and within the budget. I excel at building and leading high-performing teams to deliver exceptional product quality, with a deep understanding of software development life cycles. I develop and execute comprehensive test plans to uncover critical defects. My expertise in methodologies includes black-box, white-box, regression and automation. And defect management tools like Jira, HP ALM, Quality Center, and qTest, to ensure efficient issue resolution. In recognizing the value of automation, I have successfully collaborated with test engineers to transition regression testing suites into automated pipelines. This strategic approach has significantly improved test efficiency and coverage, enabling the team to focus on higher-value testing activities.

Experience building automated test frameworks and data testing efforts for multi-functional Agile data delivery teams.

Experience developing Selenium automation framework using Junit/TestNG frameworks and developing Maven targets to execute automation suites. Experience with JAVA, JavaScript-based technologies, such as angular.js Experience with automation technologies such as Jenkins, Maven, Junit benchmark Experience in configuring execution of automated regressions suite using Jenkins CI\CD pipeline. Proficiency in using Selenium tool for web application and automating regression test cases (Selenium WebDriver).

Work History

BlueCross BlueShield of IL, NM, MT, OK, TX – Chicago, IL

Sr. Analyst, IT Quality Assurance

02/2013 – 08/2024

Test Strategy and Planning:

oCollaborated with product managers, development teams, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define comprehensive test strategies.

oDeveloped test plans and test cases that align with project specifications and business objectives and Acceptance Criteria.

oIdentified and prioritized test scenarios based on risk assessment and potential impact on the product.

oManaged and lead team of QA testers both Onshore and Offshore. Lead all test case writing and execution tasks, which also included delegating appropriate tasks to team members.

o.NET software applications, Web APIs, services, reports, and integration processes.

oCollaborated and worked with QA teams to implement the end-to-end testing for products.

oAutomation Testing-XML/SOAP UI-Webservices Testing

oTest Execution and Defect Management:

oExecuted various types of tests, including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, to identify and isolate defects and ensure the product meets quality standards.

oRecorded and tracked defects using a bug tracking system, providing detailed information, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues promptly.

oPerformed thorough root cause analysis of defects to prevent recurrence.

Test Execution and Defect Management:

oExecuted various types of tests, including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, to identify and isolate defects and ensure the product meets quality standards.

oRecorded and tracked defects using a bug tracking system, providing detailed information, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues promptly.

oPerformed thorough root cause analysis of defects to prevent recurrence.

oDesigned and created test strategies, test cases/scripts that provide accurate and complete coverage of user stories and requirements (functional and non-functional), including positive scenarios, negative scenarios.

oReviewed and approved manual test cases, automated test scripts of junior test engineers.

oProvided accurate estimates for test efforts including test case design/scripting, test data management, test execution, and defect correction.

Continuous Improvement:

oParticipated in process reviews and provided valuable feedback to improve testing methodologies and best practices.

oSuggested process improvements and innovative testing techniques to enhance product quality and team productivity.

Collaboration and Communication:

oCollaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and quality assurance peers, to ensure a smooth testing process and alignment on project goals.

oCommunicated testing progress, results, and issues clearly and concisely to relevant stakeholders.

oProvided updates for Jira and scrum boards. I attended scrum ceremonies and provided feedback.

oStrong communication and collaboration skills.

oKnowledge of software testing methodologies, test automation, and testing tools.

oAnalyzed quarterly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

oUnderstands HIPAA Privacy and regulations.

Technical: Jira, XML, ALM, qTest, Workday, TCP/IP, RPGII, HTTP, URL, HTML, .NET, ADT, JavaScript, FTP, NET, Oracle, Postman, Sarbanes Oxley, DB2, EPIC, IMS, PCAnywhere, COBOL, FILE-AID, HL7, Lotus Notes, ENDEAVOR, SAP, Transcend, Mainframe, Client Server, Microsoft Project, Project Management, SQL Server, RUP (Rational Unified Process), Mercury Suite Tools, Method 1 Light, Citrix, SharePoint, CICS, Cerner, JCL, AS400,Toolbox, OS/VS, TSO, ISPF, JES2, and VSPC Application, Soap UI 5.1, Splunk, VSAM, Device Anywhere

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix – Project Management (InProgress)

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