Profile
Test Management : Streamlined and implemented effective Test processes for managing projects in an agile environment. Introduced Test and Defect management tools for efficiently managing the smooth delivery of releases. Conformation of Test processes with the ISO9001:2008 QMS and ISO27001:2013 ISMS standards.
Qualifications include two years of QA Lead experience and seven years of software testing .
Backed by strong credentials including a Bachelor of Computer Applications(BCA) degree, ISTQB Foundation Level Certification; International Trade finance certification by IIBF and extensive knowledge in agile methodologies , Performance and Penetration testing .
Project Management for two projects released to the Global market .Planning , Estimation , Resourcing, Scheduling, Testing , Client Reveals.
Skills Summary
SQA Testing & Methodologies
Test Plans, Cases & Processes
Scripting & Documentation
Technical Presentations
Audit Compliance
Project Coordination Regression & Negative Testing
UI & Compatibility Testing
Data Interface & Migration Testing
Performance / Load / Stress Testing
Client Demo
Business Cases
Project Management Testing Automation
Defect / Bug Tracking
Test Strategies & Coverages
QA & QC Standards
Training
Process Implementations
Career Summary
HEWLETT PACKARD — Bangalore, India
Software tester for Provisioner(CMIT), HHO –HP Home & Home Office Store, PPM
Software Tester,
02/05/2005 to 12/12/2008
Serve as a key member of software testing team working on regression and enhancements for the projects :
CMIT : Regression tested for various patches and builds .Conducted training to other members of the team on all of the modules of the system. Created Extensive Test Scenarios and Cases for all the assigned modules. Tested various modules for Migration.
HHO(HP Home and Home Office Store) : Integration and middleware testing of interfaces connected to SAP system for order processing of computer peripherals . Verified all the interfaces for the correctitude of the order data .
Software Developer
01/01/2009to 05/05/2009
PPM : Briefly worked as a developer in PPM which is an application for portfolio and project management used by HP. This involves PL/SQL, Business Objects module employed for the HP EDS Integration.
IBM INDIA PVT LTD — Bangalore, India
Software tester for ANZ Cash Management Platform
Senior Analyst
16/10/2009 to 19/10/2012
Serve as a key member of software testing team working on various projects and change request in the Cash Management Platform of ANZ , a clientele of IBM.
Cash Management platform : End to End testing of the application with different integrated systems. Module lead for various modules and wrote extensive test cases and scenarios for various releases. Formulated impact analysis for change requests. Conducted reviews of Business requirements and reported requirement anomalies to the Business analysts. Effectively Managed the execution phase well in the absence of team leaders.
ATLANTIC DATA BUREAU SERVICES — Mangalore, India
QA Lead and also other multiple roles such as Project Coordinator and Project Manager for some projects.
QA Lead
14/11/2012 to date
Manage the QA team ,Introduce and stabilize the Workflow management of the team
Manage the processes of the team and Pilot tools like Mantis and Testlink for effective test Management
Manage the database and user configuration for Testlink and Performance reviews of the team based on Smart mechanism
Effectively communicate with the Business Development team for regulatory changes
Effectively liaise with the Communications team for internal and external communications
Effectively work with the Finance teams on the billing section of the product and Conducting team development sessions for the team
Train the team on writing Automation Scripts and establishing the automation framework, Performance , Penetration , PHP , HTML , CSS .
Allocations and Prioritization of tasks and Motivating team to cope with Conflict Management, Adaptability, Business Acumen
Project Coordinator and Manager
Manage Projects and teams under various projects ,Cascading inherent deliverables within the stipulated timeframe.
Managing the UST and Client Demo and Training
Work on Project Management framework and Liaise with Teams onsite and offshore
communicate manage the project and team effectively
Ability to create relevant Documents and Ability to create Business Case for Business Proposals.
Project Lead for :Basics ,Master List and Project Team member for Project Framework Management .
Qualifications
ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE-MANGALORE , INDIA
Bachelor of Computer Applications, 2004
• ISTQB Tester Foundation Level Certification
• International Trade finance certification – IIBF
• Aptech Certified computer professional programme
• A1 Part 1 of French from Alliance Francaise,Bangalore.
• IELTS Band 8
Currently learning Japanese , VMware Cloud Computing , Android.
Technical Skills
Xml,Html,Java,Javascript,PHP5.4 with Laravel Framework, Oracle,SQL,MYSQL, VB Script , HP UFT12.1 , Watir with Ruby, Mercury Quality Centre8.0,Mercury Quality Centre 9.0,CHART, Windows, Unix, Tidal (Commercial scheduler), Manual Testing, Quality Center, Sharepoint, Toad, SmartFTP, Data Model Tool, Data Validation Tool, Exam XML, WLI Console, SAP,PPM,MAAM , Ticktock,Mantis,Testlink