WALEED ASLAM
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Experienced and knowledgeable Software Tester and Information Technology Professional with over 8 years of experience in the software testing covering all phases of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Excellent knowledge in defining test methodology, designing test plans, preparing documentation, following Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and implementing test strategies during Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experienced working in Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall Environments.
• Experienced leading team of 6+ Testers.
• Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL.
• Created Data-Driven Framework.
• Extensive abilities in operations and technology related to financial, business and administrative applications and related hardware and software.
• Updated knowledge in current technology related to modern applications to maximize system support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expert in Blackbox, Functionality, Regression, Sanity, both Client/Server and Web Application Testing.
• Develop overall functional and systems requirements and specifications.
• Performance Testing, well qualified in Manual Testing along with skills in Automation Testing using Load Runner, Quality Center, TestDirector and Quality Test Pro.
• Exhibit proficient skills in risk analysis, requirement documents, and hardware/software specifications.
• Performed responsibilities and met the Deadlines under both environments (Strict supervision and independent).
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TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
PL SQL TestDirector/ Quality Center QTP LoadRunner WinRunner Microsoft Visio Identity Manager VB.net InfoBlox SDLC Adobe software WordPerfect Visual Source Safe PC Anywhere Lotus Notes Internet Explorer /Mozilla Crystal Reports Apache Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, 95 Microsoft Office products Touch pad phones troubleshooting skills
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD
Quality Assurance Analyst
Nov 2009 to Present
Responsibilities:
• Provided supports for requirements analysis, product review and testing.
• Reviewed chronological results of organizational products to make process recommendations and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) improvements.
• Analyzed and managed requirement specifications, performed cost analysis, and identified designs/approaches to ensure timely and quality product releases.
• Ensured that software releases met functional, reliability, and maintainability requirements.
• Oversaw the completion of high quality software deliverables to client as well as other internal support organizations.
• Managed the design, development, and implementation of quality standards and processes as well as deploy appropriate software test procedures and methodologies.
• Utilized tools and resources that support organizational objectives and the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Tracked and monitored bug trends, fixes and problems.
• Participated in regular staff meetings, feedback and annual performance reviews.
• Reviewed resource tasks and workload status.
• Evaluated the status of projects based on completed test cases and unresolved defects.
• Planned performance tests criteria for all modules using LoadRunner
• Created and ran numerous Web Test Cases validations using QTP.
• Developed and managed Test Suites using HP Quality Center.
• Managed defects tracking and reporting via Quality Center.
• Determined the root cause of performance issues using LoadRunner.
• Identified and configured the appropriate Run-time Settings for all load testing goals using LoadRunner.
• Posted Project Test Case condition reports.
• Met with various managers to ensure cross-collaboration.
• Analyzed Scenario during LoadRunner testing cycles to validate if product requirements were met.
Environment: Quality Center, Quick Test Pro (QTP), LoadRunner, Visual Basic, SQL Server, ASP, ActiveX Controls, VBScript, VBA, JavaScript, HTML, Windows, WebLogic, XML, Source safe, Oracle, JAVA.
Wachovia, Richmond, VA
Quality Assurance Analyst
July 2007 to Oct 2009
Responsibilities:
• Maintained multiple Test/Implementation/Sales/Production environments with multiple branches of code.
• Performed the tasks of Building, Deploying & Testing weekly Patches to Test/Implementation/Sales/Production environments.(i.e. Patch branch)
• Was responsible for Building, Deploying & Testing scheduled Releases to Test/Implementation/Sales/Production environments. (i.e. Release branch)
• Was responsible for Building, Deploying & Testing multiple Test environments when working on task branches. (i.e. Patch branch, Release branch, task branch, etc.).
• Hot-Fixed Test/Implementation/Sales/Production environments when a critical bug is found and needs resolution immediately.
• Worked with multiple teams in organizing & managing the weekly patches that were deployed to all environments.
• Involved in a UNIX environment to build & deploy code to environments.
• Developed Test Plans and Test Scripts to aid in step-by-step execution of test scenarios.
• Developed test requirements from functional specifications for subsequent use in regression testing.
• Conducted test requirement procedures against applications to establish the accuracy and proper execution of existing and new code.
• Developed and executed test scripts for Integration testing.
• Was responsible for configuring test environments for integration testing.
• Was responsible for testing applications on multiple platforms to ensure compatibility with various client environments using Mercury QTP and LoadRunner.
• Logged program bugs and associated detailed descriptions into Test Director, prioritizing them based upon the severity of the error.
• Worked in a UNIX when tracking down exception errors that may occur by viewing logs.
• Worked with TOAD or SQL developer when diagnosing an issue or verifying data during testing.
• Work with other members of Technology on Deployment Schedules & Release Management.
• Worked with multiple developers on a team that implemented a 'multi node/cluster' framework.
• Worked with Sales to implement different branding looks for demos.
Environment: Unix, Test Director, QTP, Load Runner, SQL Server, TOAD, Oracle, ASP, ActiveX Controls, VBScript, VBA, JavaScript, HTML, WINDOWS, IIS, XML, StarTeam, JAVA.
American Red Cross, Falls Church, VA
Software Test Engineer
March 2005 to June 2007
Responsibilities:
• Reviewed and analyzed Business Process and user requirements, participated in Verification, Validation and Acceptance Testing for developed software.
• Prepared Test Plans and Test Cases according to requirements.
• Ensured that system integration test results are documented and reviewed with business analyst.
• Performed Functional, System Integration and Regression Testing, created Test Scenarios from use cases and requirements to perform Verification and Validation Testing using QTP and Test Director.
• Performed regression testing using QTP automated test tool throughout all the phases of testing.
• Performed Defect Reporting and Tracking using Test Director
• Prepared Time Estimates for new projects to identify project budget.
• Designed, developed and maintained automated test scripts for regression testing based on specific test cases using VB Script.
• Identified modules that were impacted by various Change Requests.
• Created progress reports to ensure appropriate test coverage and results.
• Coordinated with development engineers to create and review test specifications, test coverage, defect discovery and resolution.
Environment: Test Director, QTP, Visual Basic, SQL Server, ASP.NET, VBScript, VBA, J2EE, HTML, IIS, XML, HTML, COM/DCOM, JAVA.
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EDUCATION
Bachelors in Information Technology
George Mason University
Concentration: Information Security & Assurance
GPA: 3.06
Associates in Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Concentration: Business
GPA: 3.49
Status: US Citizen
Reference: Available Upon Request