RAKESH KUMAR MAURYA
PH 571-***-****
***************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Results-driven QA Analyst with over 13 years of experience in manual and automated testing across diverse domains including healthcare, finance, and e-commerce. Skilled in end-to-end software testing lifecycle including SDLC and STLC, with strong expertise in AWS-based environments and cloud-native applications. Adapt at API testing using Postman, functional and regression testing, 508 compliance testing, cross-browser and mobile testing. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, user-centered products in Agile environments. Proficient in using tools like JIRA, MTM, HP ALM, and Jazz Team Server, with strong version control experience in GitHub.
Core Competencies
Testing Types: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, 508 Compliance Testing, Black Box Testing, Cross-browser Testing, Cross-platform/Mobile Testing
Tools & Technologies: Postman, JIRA, HP ALM, Microsoft Test Manager (MTM), Jazz Team Server, GitHub
Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – EC2, S3, CloudWatch (basic testing knowledge)
Development & Collaboration: Agile/Scrum, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Defect Triage
Testing Lifecycle: SDLC, STLC, Requirement Analysis, Test Planning, Test Execution, Defect Management, UAT Support
API Testing: RESTful services using Postman, JSON/XML validation, Response code and performance validation
Automation Framework Design (Selenium, Cypress, UFT)
Accessibility Testing: 508 compliance testing using tools like AXE, Wave, or manual keyboard testing
Version Control: Git, GitHub – branching, pull requests, reviewing changes
Scripting Languages: Python, JavaScript, VB for test automation and utilities
Documentation & Reporting: Test Plans, Test Cases, Traceability Matrix, Defect Reports, Test Summary Reports
CAREER SKILLS:
Testing Tools: JIRA, Test Rail, Test Flight, Android and iOS app, Postman, SOAPUI, Adobe Reader, Color contrast Analyzer(CCA),Voice Over (iOS),JAWS(Screen Reader), WAVE, HP Quality center 11.52, Quick test pro11.0, Rally, SoapUI, Microsoft Team Manager, BMC Remedy, Clear Quest, Performance Testing, JMeters, Jazz Team Server and QC, ALM. Clear Quest
Programming Languages: Java, Java Scripts, Python, C, C++, .Net, Asp, Html, xml, Java, Java Scripts, Front Page,JSON and VB script.
Database: Oracle SQL Developer, MS Access, Oracle 11g,23C MS SQL Server 2005 and 2008R2. .
Operating System: Microsoft Window XP, 7,10, 11,Linux and UNIX Server, Andriod, iOS
Web Services: Web Logic, Tomcat, Apache,EC2, f5, LDAP and Web Sphere, AWS
Collaboration Tolls- Confluence, SharePoint, Teams, Figma, Slack
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Department of VA Washington DC (Remote)
Senior QA
August 2023- Present
Project Overview
Currently engaged on the healthcare project of the Department of VA, supporting different product line like Secure Messaging, Medications, Medical Records and Access and Portals as required and providing best experience to the veterans. Continues collaboration with the Development teams, UCD team, ensure deliverable meet the client need with quality.
Role and Responsibility
Functional, regression, smoke, backend and 508 compliance testing for large-scale web and mobile applications.
Designed and executed API test cases in Postman for backend services validation
Designed, executed, and maintained a wide variety of manual and automated test suites, including functional, regression, and exploratory tests.
Design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests for RESTful APIs across functional, regression, and load scenarios using Postman, REST Assured
Collaborate closely with developers and product owners in Agile sprints to define acceptance criteria and test plans.
Validate backend data pipelines by writing complex SQL queries and verifying data integrity across systems.
Participated in accessibility (Section 508) testing and ensured compliance for Veteran-facing healthcare portals
Performed API and backend testing using Postman and validated data workflows in a healthcare-focused system.
Collaborated closely with developers, BAs, and DevOps to ensure automation frameworks provided adequate coverage for CI/CD pipelines.
Created and maintained end-to-end UI test cases validating dynamic behaviors implemented with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
Identified and reported front-end issues such as rendering errors, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility problems in HTML/CSS layouts.
Used browser developer tools to debug, inspect, and validate CSS styles, JavaScript errors, and network activity.
Validated cloud-based deployments using AWS services such as CloudFormation, Elastic Beanstalk, and Auto Scaling.
Tested and verified application behavior under different AWS regions and availability zones to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.
Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure the detection of defects and adherence to quality standards Reporting any bugs find during our functional or regression testing in Jira with proper documentation.
Created test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices aligned with business requirements.
Applied mocking and dependency injection techniques to simulate third-party healthcare services Review Instance.
Managed defects in JIRA and collaborated with development teams using GitHub and Agile tools.
Performed cross-browser and mobile testing for responsive design validation.
Utilized GitHub for version control, issue tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams during test cycles.
Integrated Jenkins with version control system such as Git/GitHub/
Performed root cause analysis using fish bone diagram, planning and manage the upcoming work, defect, new development and change request during the PI planning
Participated in VA.gov Collaboration Cycle, quarterly planning, and PI planning to align testing strategies with product goals.
Verified results of ETL processes and data migrations by querying relational databases and comparing against expected outcomes.
Worked closely with developers and DBAs to analyze stored procedures, triggers, and database constraints affecting application behavior.
Wrote and executed SQL queries to validate backend data integrity and ensure accurate data flow between application layers.
Performed data validation and verification directly on SQL Server databases to support functional and regression testing.
Executed regression, integration, and accessibility tests, ensuring compliance with WCAG and government security standards
Environment: JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, Code spaces, Review Instance, SharePoint, Oracle database 23c, Jenkins, Figma, Pi Planning tool, Voice over, JAWS,WAVE, Voice over, iOS, Android, Storybook. SDLC, STLC Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Color contrast Analyzer(CCA)
Department of Health and Human Service Washington DC(Remote)
Senior QA Tester
September 2022 –August 2023
Project Overview
Grants.gov, project we followed the Agile (Grants Gov) and water fall methodologies (Grant.gov Forms). Supporting to the grants.gov and did work on the modernizing the Grants.gov website using Storyblok. Form testing by different federal agencies, like USDA, Grants.gov, HHS, NSF, DOT, DOD etc.
Responsibilities:
Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure the detection of defects and adherence to quality standards.
Collaborate with development and product teams to understand the requirements for design of software products, throughout the process of SDLC and resolve identified issues and improve software quality.
Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional testing using manual testing techniques.
Performing smoke, functional, regression, black box, negative and integration testing to ensure the quality and stability of software releases.
Responsible for form testing on standalone PDF, Workspace PDF, Webform, Submission PDF, XML Schemes based on user stories, Mockup, Agency Documents and DAT file.
Worked on mobile testing, specializing in testing mobile applications on Android and iOS using Test flight and play store.
Developed test cases, test plans for API endpoints testing, validation response body using REST and HTTP requests.
Performed backend testing by analyzing logs, validating API responses, and verifying data consistency between front-end and backend systems.
Designed and executed functional and performance test scenarios for applications deployed on AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
Validated cloud-based deployments using AWS services such as CloudFormation, Elastic Beanstalk, and Auto Scaling.
Tested and verified application behavior under different AWS regions and availability zones to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.
Using GIT for version control and collaboration, including branching and merging, pull requests, and code reviews.
Conducted manual and automated testing on different types of software applications, including web-based applications using selenium and mobile applications.
Participated in code reviews to ensure front-end code (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS) adheres to quality and performance standards.
Conducted responsive design testing to verify that CSS media queries and layouts adapt correctly to different devices and screen sizes.
Built reusable test utilities using JavaScript/TypeScript to streamline test automation for web components.
Environment: JIRA, Test Flight, Android and iOS app, Forms Testing, SharePoint, Postman, Microsoft Teams, Oracle SQL developer, GIT, GIT hub, version control and collaboration, SDLC, STLC Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Color contrast Analyzer(CCA),JAWS, CMS (Content Management System), Storyblok, JMeter.
Department of Veterans Affairs Baltimore, MD
QA Analyst
October 2018 –September 2022
Project Overview
Worked with Department of VA on the ORD legacy project. Supported the application like ePROMISE, eDMM, RAFT application which help the VA to track their funding. Those applications help VA to make decisions which area of the research they need to spend more and how much they spend money on which particular research. Those applications are also integrated with NIH, CDC and CMS
Responsibilities:
Developed detailed test scripts, outlining step-by-step procedures for conducting manual and automated tests to validate software functionality.
Functional testing to validate ServiceNow workflows, business rules, forms, and integrations with other systems.
Implemented end-to-end testing scenarios, including user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure ServiceNow applications met client expectations and business requirements.
Performed regression testing on ServiceNow instances to identify and mitigate any potential issues or regressions during system upgrades or enhancements.
Documented and reported test results, defects, and issues using established reporting templates, ensuring clear and concise communication to stakeholders.
Validated quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
Work along with business analyst team and application development team across the full development lifecycle, including through deployment, and maintenance.
Performed database verification and validation, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency within the application.
Utilized SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data from relational databases, performing data validation and verifying data transformations.
Managing software testing and web applications testing for section 508 compliance.
Designed and developed Test Scenario/Test Cases/Test steps for various Business Services/ methods covering both positive and negative testing requirements.
Experience with 508 compliance testing and remediation tools experience with JAWS, CCA.
Involved in Scrum meeting, sprint planning and with various teams as required for better understanding the business requirement, software specification, and development process flow at various stages.
Utilized Jazz Team Sever to track, report, and manage defect throughout the test cycle and attended Defect Status Meeting on daily basis during testing cycle.
Environment: Window Server 2008/2012, Jazz Team Server, IBM Cognos, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Visual studio professional, SharePoint, Postman, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Color contrast Analyzer (CCA),JAWS.
Baltimore City Department of Public Works Baltimore, MD
Software Test Engineer
March 2016 –October 2018
Project Overview
City of Baltimore has deployed the newly build application named as Umax, which developed on the Microsoft Dynamics AX and further it changed to Microsoft Dynamics 360. ERP application support to the water utility business. During the project we are involved in the functional testing, writing the test cases, performance testing and UAT. Create batched in and schedule the night time batches for the billing, meter reading, getting meter reading from the ERT hourly bases. Keeping monitoring on the batches in case if some baches come with some failure, so we need to fix those batches. Support the project during the migration from legacy to Dynamic AX. Participated in the Bug fix packages and hot fixed.
Responsibilities:
Worked along with business analyst team and application development team across the full development lifecycle, including through deployment, and maintenance.
Analyze, design, develop and execute test related components and capabilities, including test plan, test cases, and tracking in Agile Scrum environment.
Worked on ERP systems, specializing in utilities and water utilization domains, ensuring the reliability and functionality of software applications.
Conducted end-to-end testing of the Utilities ERP system for water utilization businesses, covering modules such as meter management, billing, customer management, and consumption tracking.
Developed comprehensive test strategies and test plans, aligning them with business requirements and regulatory standards specific to the water utilities industry
Conducted system integration testing by ensuring smooth data flow and compatibility between the Utilities ERP system and external systems, such as meter reading devices and billing systems.
Documented and reported defects, issues, and test results using established reporting formats, providing clear and concise communication to stakeholders.
Create and track defects to completion and create and maintain test scenarios and data.
Perform root cause analysis on production defects, take proper measures to improve the identified process so that the defect or reason of the defect is not repeated, retest and confirm defect is fixed.
Web services testing between SOAPUI to check client current eligibility status and third-party web services as mock service using SOUPUI in lower environment testing.
Led UAT defect triage meetings, facilitating clear communication between stakeholders to prioritize and address identified issues, resulting in efficient defect resolution and improved software quality.
Environment: Window Server 2008/2012, Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS), Visual studio professional, Microsoft Test Manager (MTM), Postman, Microsoft Dynamics, Quality Center11,Serena Tracker (VM), SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader.
Micron Technology Manassas, VA
Software Tester
April 2015 – Dec 2015
Project Overview
Micron Technology one the leading manufacturing of the semi-conductor electronic wafer. It involved in development of the wafer and design the circuits in the silicon wafer. I worked with them as Software tester, where I was responsible for performing the functional testing, smoke testing, following all the SOP also set up the testing environment, deploying the store procedure. We are responsible for the deployment in the PROD after getting the CAB approval.
Responsibilities:
Understanding the concept with SDLC and implement with the combination of Hybrid methodology and Agile based Methodology.
Work on day-to-day issues and coordinate with the development team as necessary.
Define the scope of testing needed with focus on Middleware and automation and accountable for consistent output of quality testing artifacts and testing services, adherence to quality methodologies.
Participate in the review and analysis of business requirements, functional specification and design documents to ensure testability, reporting of gaps/discrepancies.
Responsible for performing Integration testing and ensure all services developed are well integrated according to the specifications.
Write SQL queries to test Data, Integrity, and Referential Integrity and perform Database Testing..
Collaborate in the definition and implementation of QA testing methodologies in all application areas. Collaborate in the definition and gathering of testing metrics.
Provide system and applications support to users including troubleshooting and issue resolution. Ensure fixes and changes are adequately tested.
Worked with Developers, Users and Business Analysts to define and design test scenarios and test data.
Write a code with Descriptive Programming in Expert view (UFT)
Environment: Windows, Quick Test Professional (Version-11.0), SoapUI, ASP.NET 2005, VB.NET 2005, Oracle, UML, XML, IIS, VSS, HTML, JavaScript, QC, SQL, HP ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)11.50, Apache Tomcat, Windows application\server installation Remedy experience in order to pre-release of system and the new SPs. IBM Rational Clear Quest., Rational Quality Center 12.0, Quick Test Pro 11.0, QA Mailbox, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader.
Varun Beverages Limited Guwahati, India
Software Test Analyst
July 2011-Jan 2014
Responsibilities:
Develop use cases, test plans, test cases, test results reports.
Perform software and system verification and validation with application of both manual test and automated test tools.
Maintained Quality Assurance documents: the Test Plan and Test Scripts so that they follow necessary development and quality standards – focused on the entire template.
Analyzed the Functional Requirements and Design Specification documents to ensure that the system met all of the technical and business requirements.
Performed manual testing of the entire application.
Developed Test cases, executed test cases and logged the defect using HP quality center.
Performed Functional, Regression, Integration, Security and System testing using Quick Test Pro.
Performed Back End Testing using SQL Queries with Oracle database.
Generated and edited the scripts using VB Script in Quick Test Pro for Automation.
Maintained Traceability with Requirements and prepared reports.
Environment: SAP, Quality Center 10, Quick Test Pro 10, QA Mailbox, ITDL, Serena Tracker (VM), QA SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader,
EDUCATION:
M.B.A (Finance) (2010)
I.C.F.A.I University
Graduate in (2007)
Shri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi
Certifications
ITIL
CLEARANCE
Active PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE SF85P (Public Trust)
REFERENCES
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