 As the Lead QA Analyst at Liberty Maritime, I have to ensure the flawless integration of bug-free enhancements into the production environment. I meticulously analyze project documents, create detailed test plans, scenarios, and test cases, and execute them with precision to uphold the highest standards of software quality. Collaborating closely with developers in our Agile environment, I play a crucial role in facilitating rapid and efficient development cycles and aligning testing efforts with Agile methodologies. Leveraging industry-leading tools, I utilize TestRail for manual testing processes and Cypress for end-to-end automation testing, thereby establishing a robust and reliable testing framework. As the point person for project management, I proficiently use Jira for bug tracking and task coordination, ensuring a streamlined workflow and effective communication among team members. Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server, I conduct comprehensive database testing, writing queries to validate the seamless integration between the backend and frontend systems. Leading the transition to fully automated testing, I guide the team in adopting automation tools and techniques, contributing to increased efficiency and comprehensive test coverage. Engaging extensively with internal clients, I manage projects that cater to 80% of our internal stakeholders, ensuring that applications meet their unique needs and adhere to established standards. Demonstrating proficiency in VS Code, I maintain a high-quality codebase for automation testing scripts, supporting the team in delivering efficient and maintainable code. My role involves continuous improvement of testing processes, where I identify areas for optimization and implement best practices to enhance the overall quality assurance strategy. I bring a passion for quality assurance, automation expertise, and effective leadership to navigate the evolving landscape of software testing at Liberty Maritime.

 Read and Analyzed software requirements specifications and design documents, and worked directly with designers and developers to get a clear idea about the application under test (AUT) Work closely with software developers, business analysts, and other project management personnel involved in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC). Develop Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test data, and expected results based on requirements documents for manual testing of the front-end application. Perform comprehensive Smoke, Functional, Usability, Integration, end-to-end, System testing, Regression testing, and User Acceptance testing (UAT). Participate in Daily Standup Meetings, Sprint Planning Meetings, Sprint Retrospectives and Story grooming sessions, and user JIRA for Project and Defect logging and Tracking. Use Jira with TestRail to store all testing results, implement Test Plan Documents, and create Test Cases, Defect Tracking & Reporting. Extensively involved in testing the application, which was executed in two phases. Initial testing was conducted manually and a later phase was executed for automation. Extensively involved in Regression testing for Automation purposes using HP UFT. Create Automation script in VB using Descriptive programming and enhanced script using parameterization, synchronization, variables, loop, and various VB commands followed by various frameworks. Involvement in writing SQL queries for Backend Testing and verifying the database updates, inserts and deletions, etc., of the records, and validating them.  Work with the developer to ensure that the testing issues are solved immediately. Involved and responsible for creating weekly status reports regarding the progress of the testing process. Prepare/present progress reports and attend all meetings as required.

 Working closely with the Developers and Engineering Teams in the review and modification of the product and its specifications using Agile-testing methodology. Participated in the implementation and execution of all aspects of the testing activities including planning, execution, and management of Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Scenarios, Test Summary Reports, and Defects. Identified and documented functional requirements and mapped them to individual Test Cases with RTM. Performed Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, and System Testing and participated in UAT Testing. Performed Regression Testing for fixes or modifications and closed the defects. Identified software errors and interacted with Business Analysts and developers to resolve technical issues. Wrote SQL queries to the Oracle RDBMS to verify the data with the Back-End to maintain Data Consistency, Integrity, and Accuracy. Developed, edited, and executed manual test scripts using Test Rail for Functional and Regression Testing. Reported software mismatches to the development and testing team utilizing ALM as a bug management Tool. Participated in defect review meetings with the team members and worked with the overall team to meet project goals. Conducted mobile App testing for both web and native apps with a real device that includes a Dev tool using a browser stack for cross-browser testing. Used test management tool Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) for designing Test cases, Executing Test Sets, logging Defects, and generating different types of reports.

 Analyzed the Functional Requirements and Design specification documents to ensure that the system met all of the technical and business requirements Involved in the testing process, designing and developing validation plans and test plan document  Developed detailed Test plan based on software requirements specifications Analyzed project planning, status reporting, document review, and defect entry verification Wrote & Execute Test cases for each functionality based on product functional specifications Performed Regression testing on the application to test the validity of functionality in different versions of the application Worked with an integrated team of developers, project managers, and business and testing analysts Participated in walk-throughs, peer Reviews, and Defect Report meetings periodically Documented defects as per the guidelines indicating the description, nature, expected results, actual results, priority, severity & additional supported information that referenced respective business documents Identified software errors and interacted with Business Analysts and developers to resolve technical issues.  Developed Test cases, executed test cases, and logged the defect using the HP Quality Center. Maintained the automation scripts to perform automated functional testing using Quick Test Professional. Performed Functional, Regression, Integration, Security, and System testing using Quick Test Pro. Wrote SQL queries using TOAD to the Oracle RDBMS to verify the data with the Back-End to maintain Data Consistency, Integrity, and Accuracy. Prepared and tracked the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) with the test cases developed. Worked closely with requirement, design, and development teams; participated in walk-through meetings. Used VSTS/Azure DEV tool for release management such as sprint backlog and board, Task estimation, and also design test case and execution purposes.