Quality Analyst

NIKI SHAH 732-666-7170 (C) 732-664-9800(H) shahniki@yahoo.com 17 Paddock dr. Plainsboro, NJ 08536 http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=32341559&trk=tab_pro OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a Test Engineer. SUMMARY Over 7 years of experience in the IT field with an emphasis on Software Quality Assurance, involving manual and automated testing. Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and different methodologies. Experienced in various types of testing like GUI testing, functionality testing, integration testing, regression testing, system testing and user-acceptance testing (UAT). Experienced in the use of automated testing tools like Selenium, Quick Test Professional (QTP), Quality Center, Rational Test Manager, Rational Clear Quest, Rational Clear Case, Bugzilla. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team. Extensive experience using Quality Center for requirements, test cases & defect management Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries to manipulate databases, joining tables and creating customized views. Experience in writing system test plans, defining test cases, developing and maintaining test scripts and documenting all phases of QA process. Well exposed to handle complex situations and time crunch schedules which would create more value for the company and for the customers. Energetic and motivated to learn Extensive experience in functional and Integration testing. TECHNICAL SKILLS Testing Tools: Selenium, Quick Test Professional (QTP), Quality Center, WinRunner, Bugzilla, Rational Robot, Rational Test Manager, Rational Clear Quest. Operating Systems: Windows 7/XP/2000, UNIX, Sun Solaris, Windows NT Database: SQL, MySQL, Oracle, DB2, MS Access Languages: JAVA, Python, Microsoft .NET, Visual Basic, HTML, Perl, VB script, Perl. EDUCATION Associate Degree, Information Systems, June 1999 - Dec 2001, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC Bachelor of Science, March 1995 - June 1998, Maharaja Sayajirao University, India. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Integrichain, Princeton, NJ June 2010 – Nov 2012 http://www.integrichain.com/ Senior Tester “Demand Network Analytics (DNA) is the world's leading channel data management and application cloud. DNA unlocks the value of real-time distribution, and point-of-sale data that manufacturers receive directly from their trade partners. Trade partner data is complex - consisting of high volume transaction sets reported in diverse formats from hundreds of sources with extensive blind spots and deficiencies. DNA provides manufacturers streamlined access to the data their trade partners report through EDI and vendor portals. DNA unites trade partner and ERP data in a single reporting and analytics environment, filling gaps in inventory and sales data and providing 100% visibility to the forward channel.” Responsibilities: Pioneered web UI testing at the company, evaluating tools and introducing Selenium Developed and improved an extensive set of SQL control queries to test ETL used in nearly all company products Improved defect and enhancement management process through administration and enhanced configuration of Bugzilla Served as primary tester for the development team, operating in an Agile/Scrum environment Involved in setting up the Testing Lab Automation Framework using Selenium RC, Webdriver, testNG, ANT, and cron jobs Used VersionOne (an Agile project management tool) for creating user stories, test cases, tracking defects Created ad hoc functional automation scripts using open source Selenium and Java to validate UI-retrieved data against backend control queries. Used Excel to create many data driven test scripts containing up to 100 different tests Created VBA script for one Agile product to validate UI data against the backend database. Created JUnit scripts for one Agile project. Developed common approach for cross browser testing. Tested security of web applications, using sqlmap to check for SQL injection issues Environment: Selenium, Selenium RC, Webdriver, Eclipse, JAVA, Ant, testNG, JUnit, VBA, SQL, MySQL, Unix, Manual Testing, Scrum methodology. Unisys Corporation, VA July 2006 - March 2010 LA Tax system This application was developed for the Los Angeles City. This application is developed to register, issue licenses, permits, and citations for local businesses. It also calculates fees and penalties for the local businesses and generates reports. Unisys Corporation is a CMMI level 3 company. Responsibilities: Reviewed Business requirements and system requirements for testability and usability. Prepared Test Document and Test procedures and Programs. Created cross reference Excel spreadsheet to track each and every requirement from RFP and Artifacts to corresponding test cases. The system was running under UNIX operating system and processing data between UNIX data files and Oracle database server on SUN Solaris 5.3. Involved in Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing and User Acceptance Test. Conducted GUI Testing manually as well as using QuickTestPro Developed and executed test cases using QTP and Quality Center. Ensure that all the test cases were updated in the Quality Center along with test plan. Involved in Backend Database testing using SQL Server 2005 Used Quality Center to report defects and track them through out the defect life cycle Tested bug fixes and coordinates with developers in release of bug fixes meeting timeline. Work with development team members to better understand system functionality in order to improve testing quality. Created Automated Test Scripts in VBScripts using QuickTestPro Prepared Functional Libraries having reusable functions written in VBScripts Inserted various Check Points to check the functionality of the application. Mentored four team members for using Quality Center Handled all end-to-end testing with various exchanges. This meant working off hours to ensure release dates were met. Perform back end testing by executing SQL queries to extract data from the database and check for data integrity. Environment: QTP, Quality Center, Manual Testing, .NET, TOAD, SQL Server 2005. Jefferson county tax system Quality Analyst Jefferson county Tax System application was developed for the Jefferson County, Alabama. This application is developed to register, issue licenses, permits, and citations for local businesses. It also calculates fees and penalties for the local businesses and generates reports. Responsibilities: Write and implement the detailed Test Plan based on requirements documents and release notes. Design, prepare and execute Test Cases using Rational Test Manager. Perform functionality testing manually. Used RUP as the framework for iterative software development. Perform back end testing by executing SQL queries to extract data from the database and check for data integrity. Perform security testing manually. Conduct integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT). File and track defects using Rational ClearQuest. Actively participated in team meetings focused on resolving issues and meeting the deadline. Coordinated with the developers on defects status and technical issues on a regular basis. Involved in creation and maintenance of test matrix to gauge the progress on a regular basis. Environment: Manual Testing, Rational Test Manager, Rational ClearQuest, TOAD, SQL Server 2005, Rational Clear Case. Mobile Application device, Cotelligent June 2004– June2005 Quality Analyst Mobile Proof-of-Delivery (mPoD) application replaces the normal paper-based manifests and invoices currently used in most CPG (and other) delivery and trucking operations. The Delivery application allows the driver to verify truck lading and electronically process invoices (including damages and missed deliveries). The system reduces the amount of paperwork that needs to be entered into the order system manually as all delivery data is uploaded electronically at the end of the driver’s shift. Responsibilities: Developed JTEST & Jprobe test cases for testing the application for performance leaks. The system is running under UNIX operating system and processing data between UNIX data files and Oracle database server on SUN Solaris 5.3. Maintained the QA environment. This included bringing up/bouncing services. Troubleshooting all issues that arise. Handled all end-to-end testing with various version. Created and maintained all test scripts and test reference documentation. Environment: JAVA, Manual Testing, TOAD, SQL Server. Disha Technologies, Richmond, VA February 2002 – April 2004 Programmer/ Tester Disha technology is a software development company which has major clients in United Kingdom. This system was responsible for calculation of employee's pay, N.I, medical insurance, pension fund, share option profile and printing of pay slips and maintenance of records. It also calculated year-end p45/p60 (Tax Returns) considering allowable allowance. Also keep attendance, late coming, leave entries, gate pass entries, tour entries, and overtime entries and calculate monthly salary. Inputs were taken from an electronic time recording machine.  Responsibilities: Involved in developing user interface in Java Validated all the reports which is in xml format are accurately generated in XML format according to the Schema by use XML Spy. Wrote test cases and performed manual testing Performed positive testing, negative testing, white box testing, black box testing Developed test scripts for testing functionality of the application using SQA Robot Performed automated GUI testing using SQA Suite Performed regression testing on the application using SQA Robot Tracking bugs, producing pass-fail report, comparison chart Performed functional testing manually and by recording test cases. Environment: JAVA, Manual Testing, SQA Robot, TOAD, SQL Server.

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