• Expertly executing and testing new applications and software to ensure peak performance.• Conducting thorough QA tests, including System, Integration, and Regression testing.• Creating robust test designs, processes, and automation to improve testing efficiency.• Aligning test strategies with development requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage.• Carefully documenting test plans to cover all aspects of software quality evaluation.• Effectively identifying and reporting bugs, while maintaining detailed and accurate records.• Using debugging tools to quickly resolve defects and ensure smooth software operation.• Collaborating with the development team to develop and refine effective test plans and strategies.• Ongoing enhancement of the system throughout the software development lifecycle.• Managing and maintaining test environments to ensure smooth testing processes.• Coordinating project activities effectively despite varying complexity, deadlines, and objectives.• Showing flexibility in working both independently and as part of a team.

 Developed and executed test scripts based on business requirements and workflows, ensuring functionality across applications. Communicated with business owners to understand system requirements and collaborated on test planning and strategy. Created and executed comprehensive test plans, including Black Box and White Box testing, across various testing types. Attended daily scrum and defect review meetings, contributing insights and updates. Conducted System, Regression, Performance, end-to-end, and Production Smoke Testing. Performed data analysis and profiling using SQL and Informatica on systems like Oracle and Teradata. Engaged in the testing, design, and development of Data Warehouse environments and implemented SDLC and QA methodologies. Coordinated testing efforts with technical teams, documented procedures, and generated reports using SSRS. Wrote SQL queries for data validation in Data Mart/Data Warehouse and managed ETL test data creation. Tested and validated ETL processes, including pre- and post-validation, and verified data accuracy in various databases. Reconciled test results, assessed product readiness, and conducted extensive data validation using SQL queries. Created complex reports in SSRS, validated Business Objects reports against data warehouses, and performed web application UI testing. Developed and executed manual and automated test cases for web services, with expertise in SOAP, REST, and HTTP protocols. Set up automation environments using Eclipse, Java, and Selenium WebDriver, and automated regression testing with various frameworks. Submitted weekly test status reports, served as lead in the Test Lead’s absence, and handled smoke testing for various release types.

 Responsible for manual testing of the application, including writing Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scripts. Engaged with client groups to understand User Requirements, Business Rules, and Goals. Translated Business Requirements into Product backlog by creating User Stories, and developed Release Plans, Sprint Plans, and Test Strategies. Conducted extensive Functional Testing of web-based applications and performed Integration, Database, System, Sanity, Regression, and Acceptance Testing. Created and enhanced Test Cases using Selenium Web Driver, Java programming features, and TestNG Annotations. Implemented automation with Selenium IDE and Web Driver, saving 30% in time and costs. Tested web services using SoapUI and executed SQL queries on Oracle 10g to create Test Data. Conducted Database Testing, including Data Driven scripts and SQL query validation for database integrity. Optimized SQL queries and validated front-end reports against back-end data. Developed Test Strategies, Test Cases, and Test Scenarios based on requirements, documented in HP ALM – Quality Center and MS Office. Used HP ALM for requirement analysis, test scheduling, defect tracking, and issue management. Managed the defect lifecycle process, coordinating with Business Analysts, Developers, and other team members. Ensured software quality through Regression Testing and Production Validation Testing during each Sprint Release. Participated in Agile meetings, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Planning, and Retrospectives. Supported data workflows and transformation with Informatica and AbInitio, and conducted performance testing of web services using SoapUI and Groovy.