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CERTIFICATIONS
CSTM (Certified Software Test Manager) STQC Certified
Software Testing & Software Quality Assurance Brainbench Certified (Transcript ID#:6429902)
Six Sigma White Belt IBM Certified

PROFILE
7 Years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Software Testing field with about 3 years as Team
Leader and Senior Software Test Engineer
Experience in various Industries like Insurance, Credit Card Servicing, Construction, Logistic
Formal testing and defect management skills using Quality Center, Rational tools, Quick Test
Professional, Fogbugzz, Devzilla.
Deep understanding of MS SQL, Oracle, DB2, Sybase, MS Access databases and Validate Test Results
using Queries and Log File Analysis
Testing of large-scale commercial products, developed using the following technologies: Java, J2EE,
ASP.Net, Mainframe, JSP, XML, HTML, CSS, ASP, JavaScript
Experience in analyzing Requirement Specifications, create a Requirement Traceability matrix and
contribute in maintaining the Project Schedule
Accurate and concise documentation skills, for creating detailed Test Plan, Test Reports and other
documents required within the Testing Life Cycle.
Proficient in creating and executing Test Case Scenarios to meet functional specification
Experienced in Reviews, Walkthroughs, Effort Estimation
Ability to acquire new skills within short time scales, adapt to rapidly changing work practices and build and
maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues.
Highly organized, versatile and results-oriented team player with an energetic and articulate approach to
testing.

TECHNICAL PROFICENCY
Hardware Intel PCs, Mainframe
O. S. Windows 9x, Windows NT/2000/XP, Linux, MAC
Industry Domain Logistic, Construction, Financial (Credit Card Servicing), Insurance
Testing & Bug Tracking Rational Suite (Rational Robot, Rational Administrator, Rational Test
Tools Manager), Quality Center (QC), Quick Test Professional (QTP), Fogbugzz,
Devzilla,
Scripting Language/Web VBScript, SQABasic Script, HTML, Ant, PHP
Databases MS SQL Server, Oracle8, DB2, Sybase 12.5, MS Access
Version Control Tools Visual Source Safe 6.0, Star Team 5.0, Tortoise, WinCVS, Calligo
Other Tools Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Notes Buddy, Same Time, Citrix

EDUCATION
Master of Computer Applications: AES Institute of Computer Studies, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad,
India.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MetLife, Denver, CO Apr 2009 till date
QA Lead, Test Engineer

1. Annuities SEC Print

MetLife is in Insurance Industry and deals with Annuities and Life. SEC(Security Exchange Commission) Print
interacts with SmartApp (Front End System) and EV15 (Back End Mainframe System) for sending out client
documents (Fund Prospects, Product Prospectus) to Annuity Owners and Brokers as per Owners request.

Role:
Lead offshore team of 5 people
Highly involved in Ambiguity Review Phase of Business Requirements, Functional Requirements,
and Use Case Documents.
Perform Automation testing using QTP
Upload Requirements to QC and maintain Ambiguity Log through QC
Co-ordinate with MetLife Test Manager on a daily basis and distribute work among team members
Work closely with MetLife Test Manager in Effort Estimation.
Participated in Test Case Peer Review activity.
Responsible for Test Case Walkthrough to MetLife Business Team
Highly involved in Test Case Creation Phase and build up Test Lab in QC.
Update Test Cases based on Requirement changes following Change Control Process.
Execute Test cases from QC and reports Defects in QC.
Perform Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Negative Testing, BVA Testing, Integration Testing, Dirty
bit Testing, Database Testing, UI Testing, End to End testing of SEC Print application
Perform Regression Testing on Smart App and EV15 Application
Identify best candidates of Smoke Testing Suite and Regression Testing Suite.
Provide Daily Matrix on Requirement coverage, Execution coverage, Defect Coverage from QC
Maintain Environment Outage log and report any schedule or unscheduled outages in QC
Responsible for sending out daily consolidated Status Report to MetLife Test Manager.

Environment / Tool: Mainframes, ASP.Net, DB2, Quality Center, Calligo, Lotus Notes, Citrix, DB2

American Express, thru IBM Feb 2008 Mar 2009

Senior QA Analyst

1. Premium Servicing Platform (PSP) Jul 08 Mar 09

Its a Credit Card Services application developed for American Express Card holder. I was responsible for
below 4 modules.
PSP Portal: Module used by PSP User for inquiring & Booking various Events (Life Style & Travel)
PSP Admin: Module used by PSP Admin User for Managing Suppliers, Users & various Events
PSPi Admin: Module used by Admin for creating News, Offers, Benefits and Layout for PSP User
PSPi Portal: Module used by end user; it displays all the information about Suppliers, Offers &
Benefits.

Role: Automation & Manual Testing Project

Review requirements and design documents and prototype of PSPi Admin & PSPi Portal modules
Automate PSP Portal module using QTP 8.2
Maintain Ambiguity log in Excel format.
Prepare End to End Test Cases with the help of SRS, Database Design and Prototype.
Upload Test cases to QC and Execute Test cases from QC
Perform Functional Testing, Negative Testing, BVA Testing, Database Testing, UI Testing, End to End
testing, Regression Testing.
Log Defects in QC and Map it back with Test cases.
Automate PSP Portal module using QTP 8.2
Create Basic Function, Reusable components, Test Scripts for various events, Main Script
Interaction with client directly on a daily basis and send out daily updates to client.
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Environment / Tool: Java, IBM Web sphere, DB2, QTP 8.2, Quality Center (QC), Citrix, Lotus Notes, VSS
2. Credit Servicing Platform (CSP) WAS Migration Feb 08 Jun 08
CSP is global browser-based application developed for maintaining American Express Card holders
Information, account details, services, track records & history. It was a migration project and application was
migrated from IBM Web sphere (WAS) 4.0 to 6.0

Role: Manual Testing Project

Prepare End to End Test Cases from existing CSP application
Upload Test cases to QC and Execute Test cases from QC.
Report Defects in QC and map it back with Test cases.
Ensure smooth migration of the application to higher version of WebSphere App. Server so that the
functionality and flow should not be broken.

Environment/ Tools: Java, IBM Web sphere, DB2, Quality Center (QC), Citrix, Lotus Notes, VSS

VServeWeb Solutions, Ahmadabad, India Aug 2006 Jan 2008

QA Tester

1. Instibuzz
Instibuzz is a Search Engine, which helps exchanging books, hunt for accommodation, buying or selling
phones, bikes & other goods, finds out events and other activities taking place at various institutes. It provides
online discussion forums for Students which do address current issues related to Institutes.

Role: Automation & Manual Testing Project

Involved with Core Team from Requirement Phase, and carry out Ambiguity Review of Requirements
Specification documents.
Prepare Test Plan in close co ordination with Test Manager.
Provide inputs in Effort Estimation and come up with Baseline Matrix for a testing team
Create Test Cases, Test Scenarios and Automate Test Case Scenario as per System Requirements.
Perform Smoke Testing, System Testing, Functional Testing, Negative Testing, BVA Testing, Database
Testing, UI Testing, End to End testing, Page Load Testing, Content Testing, Regression Testing
Create General Function and Reusable components and Driver Scripts
Parameterize Test Scripts using Excel Data Sheets
Use Checkpoints, Object Repository extensively in Test scripts
Maintain Defect Report and Analyze Defects.

Environment / Tool: PHP, MS SQL, QTP 8.2, VSS, Microsoft Office Outlook, SQL

HSBC thru Quinnox Consultancy Feb 2006 July 2006

QA Tester

1. Credit Card Services (CCS)

This project uses the Vision Plus application developed by Pacis, which is now customized by HSBC. CCS
Involved around 10 basic modules. But GLT (HSBC) uses two of them, namely CDM, CMS
CDM (Credit Decision Management System): This module is used to Decision a customer application,
based on customer's financial history, and used as a backend.
CMS (Credit Management System): This is the module is used to look after all Transactions that are
made on the account, and used as a backend.

Role: Manual Testing Project

Create Test Data for Execution
Validate CMS Module manually which is developed in Mainframe
Execute Test Scripts from QC and Upload Test Script results in QC
Create and Maintain Bug Report
Analyze Defects in context with its Route Cause
Prepare Daily Test Case Execution and Defects Matrix from QC.

Environment/ Tools: Mainframe, COBOL, PowerBuilder, Quality Center (QC), Lotus Notes, VSS
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Asite Solution Ltd May 2005 January
2006
Quality Assurance Tester

1. Asite Directory and Asite Prequal

The Asite Directory is a valuable sourcing tool for key clients and contractors in the Asite Network and wider
construction industry. It provides the opportunity to profile suppliers latest marketing information and case
studies and to be invited by buyers to participate in their Pre-qualification process.

Role: Manual Testing Project

1. Preparing Test Case on the basis of Specification Documents and Use Cases.
2. Perform Manual Testing with the help of Documents.
3. Performing User Interface testing, Functional and Validation testing, End to End Testing, Load Testing,
Content Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing,
4. Sharing the responsibility for Regression, Concurrency and Load Testing

Environment/ Tools: HTML, JavaScript, Servlets, EJB, MS SQL Server, Fogubuggz, VSS

Daylight Transport, CA thru Samyak Infotech Sept 2003 April 2005

QA Tester

1. Enterprise Application for Transport and Logistics

This is total solution for Transport Industry based in USA. The application is used to automate the operations
and maintain a database for all shipping activity carried out. Worked on below modules:
Enhanced Shipment Tracking
Account Profile Submission
Weights & Inspection
Agent Accessorial
Hub Operating Hours
Trip Manifest Notes
Auto Report Generation

Role: Automation & Manual Testing Project

Prepare Test Manuals, Test Plan, Test Cases and Test Reports.
Server component deployment with the help of Installation documents.
Performing User Interface testing, Functional testing, BVA Testing, Negative Testing, Integration
testing, Concurrency testing, Regression testing, Prototype testing, System testing, Installation
testing, Error Log file Testing, Database Testing for Reports.
Remote deployment and Testing at client side (production Environment) using Citrix Client.
Worked on Defect analysis and Defect maintenance.
Create Test Projects, Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts using Rational Suite
Create Reusable Functions and capture Test Result using Validation Points.
Creating Final Reports for Testing using Rational Test Manger Tool.
Quality Assurance Responsibilities
Reviewing documents such as SRS, Installation checklist, User guide, Online help, Test Plan and
other documents.
Involved in Reviews, Inspection with core team and verify Requirement Traceability matrix.
Conforming ISO 9001:2000 Standards for all project being executed
Representing as Quality Head and SQA In charge of the organisation during external audits
conducted by KPMG for ISO 9001:2000 for Weight & Inspection Project.

Environment/ Tools: Java, Jaguar CTS 3.5, Sybase EA Server, Rational Suite, VSS, Star Team, Citix,
Microsoft Outlook Express, EA Server, JBuilder

2. IDE Conversion
This project converts an application build using Java Swing on PowerJ 3.5 using JDK 1.3 platform to a
JBuilder 9 platform compatible application and making it JDK 1.4.2 complaint.

Role: Automation & Manual Testing Project

Manual Testing, Automation Testing using Rational Suite
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 Prepare Test Scenario on the basis of existing application
Automate Test Scenario using Rational Robot.
Create Reusable Functions and capture Test Result using Validation Points.
Report Defects in Excel format provided by Client

Environment/ Tools: PowerJ 3.5, JBuilder 9 (EE), Jaguar CTS 3.5, JDK 1.3 & 1.4, Sybase 12.5, Rational
Suite, VSS

COULERA Technologies (I) Ltd, India Jan 2003 Aug 2003

System Developer

INTRANET System
Developed three Intranet modules of Coluera: Discussion Forum, Report Write, Graph Generator

Role: Development Project

Design and Development of the System
Creating the design using architecture documents of the applications.
System Development and development of Unit Test Cases

Environment/ Tools: PHP, JavaScript, My SQL

TRAINING

QTP (Quick Test Professional) Training by IBM India Training Center.

QC (Quality Center) Training by HSBC India Training Center & from MetLife Inc.
Insurance Domain Training by MetLife Inc.
SmartApp & EV15 Insurance Application Training by Patni Computers System Limited
Attended ISO 9001:2000 training conducted by KPMG for better understanding of ISO Standards and
documentation

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