Software QA Engineer

EKTA SINGHVI

**** ** **** **., ***# ***

Corvallis, OR-97333

PH :541-***-****

Email: ***********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE A position that capitalizes on strong problem solving, analytical skills and allows creative thinking with a talented development team.

SUMMARY Over 6 years of experience in Applications Testing and Quality Assurance for client server and web based application.

EDUCATION BS in Electrical Engineering, Gujarat University, India (June ’93 – Apr ’97),

Major in Automation & Control Systems.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Database: Oracle 8.0, SQL Server

Platforms: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME, Linux

Testing Skills: Test plans, Test procedure, Test cases, Defect Management,

Software Quality Assurance

Others: Mercury Interactive, Star Team, WAS (Web Application Stress tool), WinRunner, IE, Netscape

Training SQL, HTML, VBScript, JavaScript, XML

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vesta Corporation, Portland, OR Feb’02-Feb’04

Provides replenishment of stored value devices.

Responsibilities

• Performed platform validation of hardware and software for Microsoft .Net based application for external clients and for internal call center. The platform handles more than $1.75 million worth of transactions per day.

• Created test cases based on the product requirement and specification to determine most efficient methods and test coverage, which were also used by development team to develop there code considering all these cases.

• Conducted automated regression, functional and load testing using Mercury Interactive software suite. It was also used for Defect Tracking and all documentation like Test Cases & Deployment steps.

• Setting up the environment for code drop and doing installation and deployment of code as well as database.

• Lead a group of QA Engineers

Convera (spin-off of Intel), Beaverton, OR. Nov’00 –Aug’01

Encoder Automation-IPHL

This project focuses on Automation, refinement and acquisition of the encoded live games.

Responsibilities

• Design testing methodology, test plans, test cases, and test scripts (VB and ASP)

• Worked closely with Development and Operations team to troubleshoot problems.

• Performed White Box, Functional, Integration, System testing.

• Compiled, Analyzed, and Reported test results for Management and Conducted bug scrub review meetings.

• Developed User Instruction Documents.

NBA 2000

The goals of the project are to provide the services and features needed to support a complete NBA season. Major focuses for the project are new interactive Consumer features and faster product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepared Test plans, metrics, cases and harness for defined areas of product.

• Performed Black box, Functional, User Acceptance, Regression testing.

• Developed test scripts in VB to test Components and analyze database.

• Logged defect in defect- tracking system.

• Executed load and performance stress tests for the applications.

Environment: VC++, SQL Server, ASP, ISAPI, VB, Star Team, WAS (Web Application Stress tool)

Jasubhai Engineering Inc., Baroda, India. Feb’98- Sept’00

Computerized Admission Procedure

Description: The product was developed to automate the admission procedure of a college.

Responsibilities

• Prepared Test Metrics for components to perform Line testing.

• Pin Point the root cause of application and system error to developers.

• Developed and Executed test queries and test execution scenarios.

• Conducted bug review meetings.

Environment: ASP, VBScript, ADO, HTML, ORACLE 8.0

Personal Information Manager

Description: The application allows user to keep track of daily appointments, set up personalized reminders, create a “To Do” list, access note pad and card files, and maintain a personal daily dairy.

Responsibilities

• Involved in Black box & Functional testing of the product.

• Performed Regression testing.

Environment: VB 5. 0, SQL Server

Human Resource management

Description: This project was developed to conduct exam for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Work with users to create test scripts and test user scenarios.

• Identify, track and report software defects and retest corrected defects.

Environment: VB 5. 0, ORACLE

Advance Tech Controls Inc., Baroda, India. Jun’97- Jan’98

JOB PROFILE:

• Imparting training on AC-Prograph Simulation and Execution of Projects WonderWare Software.

• Provide pre-sales & post-sales support for Customers, Technical Support, Engineering Field Service and Training departments.

• Develop and demonstrate device (instrument) programs & software as per customer requirements.

• Provide feedback to Marketing/Engineering about customer product usage.

Installation & Commissioning

Worked as a Support Engineer on Birla Site for Successful Implementation & Installation of Instrument Control Panel which included Ascon AC-20 and all related Software.

AWARDS and ACHIEVEMENTS

• Awarded Certificate for National Mathematics Olympiad Contest.

• Awarded first position in Gujarat Academic Sanskrit Competition.

• Awarded Second position in Art and Painting Competition.

• Played in State Level Badminton competition.

• Member of Instrument Society of America.

• Awarded for smooth project roll out

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