Software Quality Assurance

IRINA KUZNETSOVA

**** - ** ****** ****., *******, Ontario, L4B 4T9

Tel. 647-***-****, Cell 416-***-****

E-mail: ***********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE: QA Software Tester/Analyst

PROFILE

• More than 7 years of varied experience in IT field with importance on Software QA.

• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and the entire QA testing concepts

• Experience creating Test Plans, Test Specifications, Test Cases, Test Summary Reports, Bug reports

• Strong test execution skills (function, integration, system, performance, regression), along with an understanding of testing methods, tools, and software testing methodologies and standards (CMMI, ISO)

• Strong technical communication and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Eager to learn new technologies and highly adaptable to different client environments

• Enjoy working independently and being part of a team

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Operating systems: LINUX, MS Windows 2000/NT/2003/XP/7, MS DOS, Mac OSX

• Relational databases: MS SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle 8i

• Internet browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome

• Office tools: MS Office Suite

• Automated tools: HP QTP, Load Runner

• Bug Tracking tools: TestDirector, Bugzilla, Seapine

• Project management tools: LotusNotes, VSS, HP QC, MicrosoftVisual Studio

WORK HISTORY

Sr. QA Analyst/ Software Tester

BLJC Software, Toronto, Canada 2011 – present

Performed System Integration Testing for financial web application for Federal Student Aid

• Developed test plan based on evaluated/reviewed business requirement, release notes and design documents

• Created/updated and performed test cases for all type of testing

• Documented and tracked defects found during testing and worked closely with developers troubleshooting and evaluating defects

• Made recommendation to employ automation for redundant process with clear result

• Developed and performed automated test cases for regression using QTP

• Verified search result and data records through SQL statements

• Reported on the quality of the software product and made recommendation for deployment

• Helped analyze and develop best practices and testing processes for the test team to improve QA process

Environment: SQL Server 2000, MS Access, ASP.NET, HTML/PHP, Windows 2000

Sr. QA Analyst/ Software Tester (with Test Lead responsibilities)

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd, Toronto, Canada 2009 – 2011

Delivered QA activities (Validation & Verification) for various Projects:

o Phoenix Versant kPCR

o Versant kPCR Platform

o Cepheid HBV partner assay

• Contributed in regular Changed Impact Analysis meetings to discuss the potential risks associated with software changes

• Created Regression Test Matrix to provide information regarding regression testing for new build

• Developed Test Plans and Scheduling

• Summarized the testing activity results and provided evaluation through the Test Reports

• Represented V&V team at the Software Change Review board meetings to state any bugs, problems and risk

• Audited business & functional requirements and recognized test scenarios

• Successfully performed functional, system, integration, performance and regression testing

• Reported bugs clearly with good definition of the problem

• Executed test suites and recorded any deviation and /or defects

• Performed data verification

• LISI testing with verification of HL7 protocol

Environment: Windows NT, 2000/XT, Windows XP Pro SP2, Liquid Handling System (Microlab Starlet), Lotus Notes 6.5, Seapine Software

Software Tester/ Consultant

Bayer Healthcare Diagnostics Ltd, Toronto, Canada 2006 – 2009

Created and implemented test specification and test suites for various Projects:

o TRUGENE HIV-1

o Guide Lines Rules ( Integration Testing for GL15.0 & GL 16.0)

o Phoenix Versant kPCR

o Versant kPCR Platform

• Reviewed Business Requirements/Software Requirements to ensure testability and clarity

• Transformed Software Requirements to Test Specification

• Developed and executed test cases based on requirements and design specification

• Performed Functional, Regression, and Integration testing

• Created defect reports based on testing result using Seapine TestTrack system

• Prepared Test Plan, Test Specification, Test Cases, Executed Protocol and Test Summary Report

• Participated in the creation of the Project Traceability Matrix and test traceability matrices

• Worked closely with developers and requirements department to resolve any problems

Environment: iMac OS X v. 10.4.8 – 10.5, Objective-C, Windows NT, 2000/XT, Windows XP Pro SP2, Lotus Notes 6.5, Seapine Software

QA Analyst / Tester

Meridian Software Development, Toronto, Canada 2005 – 2006

Created and implemented test suites for real estate web-based project

• Responsibilities included all aspects of test development and test execution

• Transformed Business Requirements to Testing Requirements

• Performed Complete Coverage Matrix (Traceability Matrix)

• Executed Functional, Regression, Performance and DB testing

• Performed Recording and Playback test scripts using QTP 8.0

• Developed Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Script, Test Cases, designed and executed processes

• Created defects reports of testing result using TestDirector 7.0i

• Worked with testing team and development team to track and resolve defects/data issues

Environment: SQL Server 2000, MS Access, ASP.NET, Windows 2000

QA Analyst /Tester

Parametric Technology (Canada) Ltd, Toronto, Canada 2003 – 2005

Created and implemented test suites for various projects:

o Windchill PartsLink B2B eCommerce application

o Windchill CounterPart Classic/Special Edition application

o Windchill Sourcing Factor application (Bill of Material)

• Developed and executed test cases based on requirements and design specification

• Executed test scripts and verified results

• Performed Functional, Integration, and Regression testing

• Reported/tracked/resolved defects using Siebel Bug Tracking System

• Performed pre- and post-production support quality assurance testing activities

• Provided consulting and technical support to users

Environment: Java, HTML, Oracle, Windows NT, 2000/XP, Unix

Programmer/Analyst

IBS (Information Business Systems), Moscow, Russia 1999 – 2001

• Involved in migrating and re-writing database from FoxPro 2.6 to MS Access, design and development the new front-end application

• Participated in development and implementation of Salaries Calculation System using Fox Pro 2.6

• Designed and developed GUI to various modules

• Built statistical and financial reports for accounting and management purposes.

Environment: Visual Basic 6.0, MS Access-97, SQL, MS Windows 95,NT, MS FoxPro2.6

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Software Tester/QA Analyst (Certificate)

Canadian Technology College, Toronto

Database Marketing (Certificate)

George Brown College, Toronto

Bachelor Degree in Systems Engineering (Diploma)

University of Electronic Machine Building, Moscow, Russia

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