Project Testing

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Santa Clarita, CA, 91367

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March 09, 2012

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OBJECTIVE

To work in a fast-paced dynamic environment where the application of my professional Software Testing skills provide a significant contribution to the company’s continued success.

CAREER SUMMARY

6+ years of experience with a focus on testing of web-based and client-server applications and a strong knowledge of all phases of SDLC.

Testing experience includes Writing Test Plans, Review of Test Plans, Defining Test Cases, Test Execution using Mercury Quality Center, Defect Coordination, and Documenting all phases of the QA process.

Core competency in Manual/Functional Testing and on Publishing Domain projects.

Manual Testing experience includes Functional testing, User Interface testing, and Regression testing using Black Box testing methodologies.

Experienced with AGILE process.

Experienced in Analyzing Test results, Finding Defects and Retesting.

Effective Defect tracking by coordinating with development team.

Expertise in Problem solving and Tracking Bug Reports using Bug tracking Tools.

Exposure to different operating systems like Windows 95/98/00/07 and NT.

Experienced in writing SQL Queries in Oracle and SQL Server,

Experienced in working independently and with team members from all cultures.

Excellent communication skills; analytical, quick learning and multi tasking abilities

Ability to interact with developers and product analysts regarding testing status.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Test management tools HP Quality Centre 9.0

Software MS Office, MS Visio

Languages

MS-Suite

SQL 2005

MS-Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Access

Browsers Internet Explorer 5.0/6.0, Netscape Navigator 4.x/5.x, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome

Databases SQL Server7.0/2000, MS-Access and Fox Pro.

Operating Systems Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 & Windows XP

Hardware HP 9000 Series, IBM compatible PCs, Apple Macintosh Power PC

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Cenveo Publishing Services Aug. ‘09 – Dec. ‘11

Position: Senior Tester

Project: CenPro – Independent Contractor Invoicing

CenPro is the name used to identify the suite of custom web based applications created by the Cadmus development team. Independent contractor invoicing (IC Invoicing) is one of the systems provided through this platform.

The IC invoicing system provides the capability to enter and approve invoice information for work that independent contractors perform for Cadmus. It is a central repository that holds invoice and approval information and can be viewed by all authorized users of the system.

• Documented and created high level detailed Test Scenarios and reviewed with Business stakeholders.

• Prepared and executed Test Cases based on User Requirements Document (URD) and prepared Test Procedures.

• Actively involved in various phases of the testing cycle such as System, Functional, Regression, Integration, and End-To-End Testing.

• As a team member, involved in writing Test Plans, Creating Test Cases, ensuring that the developed software performs as detailed by the business requirements.

• Ensured that all the Test Cases are written and updated in Quality Center.

• Involved in testing the new functionalities based on Test Cases and coordinated with development team in fixing the issues.

• Prepared Test Data for Positive and Negative Testing used in Data Driven Test.

• Worked closely with developers in reproducing bugs reported.

• Used Mercury Quality Center to store, track and report bugs.

• Fetched test data from database using SQL Query.

• Contributed in regular Status Meetings to report bugs, problems and risks.

• Worked with End Users to create end User Documentations.

Project: CenPro – Rapid Tracking

Rapid Production Manager™ (RPM) is a unique content management system developed by Cadmus to provide workflow management and tracking of all production steps and production history. RPM is the foundation of Rapid Tracking, a web-based production interface that gives customers access to real-time production data, updated immediately as articles pass through production steps. Using Rapid Tracking, Cadmus customers can also conveniently manage issue line-ups online, place articles on hold, send changes to account managers, access Rapid Proofs, and more.

• Involved in Manual web testing extensively.

• Reviewed Business Requirement document, IT Design Document and prepared test plans for all assigned projects releases.

• Performed Manual Testing and maintained documentation on different types of Testing viz., Positive, Negative, Regression, Integration, System, and Black Box.

• Involved on testing the new functionalities based on test cases and coordinated with development team in fixing the issues.

• Involved in doing System testing of the entire applications along with team members

• Created test cases and Test Scripts in MS Excel and Test Plan in MS Word and exported to Quality Center.

• Involved in Testing Phases like Usability, Functional, Integration, System and Regression Testing.

• Test Case Review and Execution in Quality Center.

• Involved in Integration testing for the release of updated application.

• Issue Resolution / Reporting status to team members and clients.

• Raising defects in QC and follow-up with the developers.

• Conducted database verification testing by using different SQL queries.

• Maintained Traceability Matrix to ensure all conditions are covered in the Test Cases.

• Attending Defects Meetings and discussed issues with the Developers and Product Development Managers.

• Involved in back end testing writing SQL queries.

Glyph International Oct. ‘07 – July ‘09

Position: Testing Analyst

Project: InstaTrak

Glyph International provides end-to-end content management solutions to customers worldwide. With offices in India, North America, and the U.K., Glyph International is staffed with experienced publishing professionals – with a keen focus on technology, design, editorial content, and project management. Glyph International gives you access to resources onshore as well as offshore – offering the highest quality while containing your costs.

• Attended test case review meetings to discuss the scope of test cases created to ensure the quality of the test cases created.

• Reviewed Business and Functional requirement documents and identified test scenarios.

• Created Test Cases for GUI testing, Functional testing, UAT testing and Regression testing.

• Involved in testing phases like Usability, Functional, Integration, System and Regression Testing.

• Participated in walkthroughs with Business Analysts and development team to understand the requirements and to formulate Test Plans.

• Maintained and monitored the QC defects, test scripts execution on a daily basis to ensure that the project was done on schedule.

• Created Test Cases in MS Excel and Test Plans in MS Word and Exported to Quality Center using the QC Add in.

• Attended Bug Review meetings and discussed issues with the Developers and Project Managers.

• Used SQL to research specific provider and member data for creating test data setup.

• Was involved in weekly walkthrough and inspection meetings, to verify the status of the testing effort and the project as a whole.

Sharekhan Limited Aug. ‘06 – Sept ‘07

Position: Testing Analyst

Project: MyPortfolio Tracker

Sharekhan is online stock trading company of SSKI Group, provider of India-based investment banking and corporate finance service. Sharekhan is one of the largest stock broking houses in the country.

Sharekhan Portfolio gives you easy access to to your most up-to-date performance figures stock transactions, performance review, current stats anytime you need it, anywhere in the world.

Sharekhan wanted to add a new functionality to its MyProtfolio Tracker for its clients and I was a member of the team responsible for the addition of the mutual fund functionality.