Profile * Over 6 years of experience in SQA/software testing, with extensive knowledge of SDLC and STLC including Agile and Waterfall models. * Full system development lifecycle experience, including designing, developing and implementing test plans, test cases and test processes fueling swift corrective actions, significant cost savings and fault-free audits * Proficient with performing initial analysis of user, functional and business requirements and developing effective solutions to satisfy end-user and client requirements. Experienced with Windows, UNIX, Web-based, database driven and client-server applications. * Intuitive ability in identifying various test scenarios. * Works seamlessly with business analysts, development groups, and clients in analyzing business specifications and in working with other testers to resolve bugs and other technical issues. * Extensive experience in testing web-based and client-server applications. * Experienced in logging defects and assigning the criticality of Defects, Root Cause Analysis, and Bug Verification utilizing HP ALM/HP Quality Center. * Extensive experience in maintaining of test scripts, requirements & management of test suites using ALM/Quality Center. * Experienced in preparing Test Execution reports using ALM/Quality Center. * Solid and proven performance backend testing to validate data using SQL queries. * Skilled in generating automated test scripts utilizing UFT/Quick Test Professional (QTP). * Expertise in GUI testing using UFT/QTP. * Expertise in developing custom functions using VBScript and using Descriptive Programming. * Backed by strong credentials including advanced command of various testing suites, agile methodologies and monitoring tools and cross-platform skills in Windows, Linux and UNIX. * Proficient with section 508 compliance testing protocols. * Thoroughly Cross-browser tested projects to support Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome. * Developed and maintained automation frame works, including Data-Driven, Key-Word-Driven, Hybrid-Driven frameworks. * Responsible for building and mentoring QA training teams. * Innate ability to work independently and as part of a team as a highly dedicated professional. * Worked effectively with Business Analysts, contract administrators, and clients to became the "go-to" tester on various projects. * An effective communicator, committed team player, quick learner and rapid problem solver with commitment and a strong work ethic and ability to quickly adapt to new environments. * Always eager to learn new skills and abilities. * Possesses strong technical aptitude with a strong, analytical, problem solving mind. * Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently. * Natural leader with the ability to lead and train diverse QA training teams under unique, time-constrained, and adverse conditions to achieve superior results.

Highlights:

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Windows
• Oracle
• Structured Query Language
• Test
• Test Cases
• Automation
• Extensible Markup Language (XML)