Atif Saeed, PMP
24506 Folkstone Circle, Katy TX 77494

Tel: 516-864-9633 Email: ASaeedB@Outlook.com

 

I’ am a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with 12 strong years of experience working in IT with 5 years in QA. Extensive experience in testing both Client-Server and Web based applications using Manual and Automation tools. Proficient with all phases of SDLC, Development Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) and STLC. I’ am talented, results driven, and a versatile IT leader, with a record of success in requiring an in-depth knowledge and solid experience working with complex cross-platform systems, installation, implementation, integration, testing and administration in local and remote environments.

 

˗                           Expert in HP Quality Center (ALM 11) with over 5 years of experience in Test and Defect Management.

˗                           Extensive experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in Waterfall and Agile (SCRUM, TDD) Methodology.

˗                           Proficient in developing RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix), test plan, test design, use cases, test cases, automated test scripts and defect reporting.

˗                           Skilled in analyzing Gaps and Overlaps and outlining appropriate approach for testing.

˗                           Create Metric based Dashboards, Status and closure reports.

˗                           Expertise in Black Box testing including Smoke , Functional, Integration, Regression, System, User acceptance (UAT), Positive and Negative, Security, GUI, Backend, cross-browser and ad-hoc testing.

˗                           Experience in testing internet/intranet/client-server/stand-alone applications using ASP, VB, XML, HTML, DHTML, Java, J2EE and .Net applications.

˗                           Strong knowledge of database Schemas, SQL Language, querying Tools (such as TOAD, SQL developer) using oracle, My SQL and performing database testing, data manipulations, etc.

˗                           Tracking defects and work with Project Manager and development team to resolve defects and effectively mitigate risks.

˗                           Documents software issues and enhancement requests and assists development with concise and detailed steps for duplication of the problem.

˗                           Hands on experience in Agile Methodology, involved in full life cycle of the project, attended daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, estimation and Sprint Review Meetings, update the test data as per the frequently changing requirement.

˗                           Experienced with testing Client-Server and Web Based applications.

˗                           Expertise in writing VB scripts in QTP tool.

˗                           Experience using SOAP UI Pro web services tool for Load Testing.

˗                           Initiated Process improvements to increase efficiency and synergy while bringing down costs and time

˗                           Excellent in problem solving skills with good interpersonal skills.

˗                           Quick learner and excellent team player having ability to meet tight deadlines work under pressure.

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Professional Experience

 

Consolidated Edison, Electric, Gas and Steam provider / New York, NY                                     May 2010 - Present

Sr. QA Analyst

 

Highlights of Major Projects:

PSC audit showed a new Work Management System (WMS) was needed. Corporate initiative was taken to implement a new WMS called Logica to bring the company to an industry standard and help track, monitor and close work efficiently.

 

˗                           Gather and analyze Business, Functional Requirements, System Specifications, and Design documents.

˗                           Follow Agile (SCRUM) Methodologies for all the Phases of SDLC.

˗                           Followed the principles of TDD to first write a test that fails before you write new functional code

˗                           Perform Smoke testing, Functional testing, Regression testing, Integration testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Data validation testing.

˗                           Reviewed User stories and transformed into test cases and test scripts for manual and automated testing.

˗                           Assist in developing test plans, test scenarios and test data.

˗                           Created and maintained new test cases for cash bids for different locations and stored them in Quality Center.

˗                           Performed UI and Functionality testing using test scripts

˗                           Performed regression testing using reusable actions and Functions

˗                           Retrieve data based on test criteria using SQL Developer.

˗                           Wrote and executed SQL queries in validating test results. Customized scripts for Error detection and Negative testing.

˗                           Responsible for reporting and tracking the bugs using JIRA.

˗                           Perform Smoke, Functional, Ad-hoc, Regression, Positive and Negative testing of the applications

˗                           Participate actively in weekly status meeting and communicated effectively QA status to project management team and stakeholders

˗                           Provided daily QA Status report that included Test Metrics and Defect reports.

˗                           Enforce the adherence to the company's Quality Processes and Procedures.

˗                           Performed DR drills with team to ensure application reliability

˗                           Monitored stakeholder expectations through involvement and communication throughout the lifecycle of the project

˗                           Managed the development and design of training phase and successfully completing training for all Management/Union employees on the new Logica software system company wide

˗                           Assign, track and communicate updates with remote team in India and Manila of project deliverables as the project and communications plan required

˗                           Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of department

˗                           Provide critical feedback to software vendor after receiving issues from testing team regarding functions and processes

˗                           Performed successful training in a classroom environment according to designed curriculum and provided onsite training upon go live date using phases defined in the project management plan for each region

˗                           Due to a union strike causing a 2 month work stoppage implemented the risk response plan for contract and management employees for new work assignments to allocate resources properly

˗                           Project was successfully completed within 3 years and at a cost of $200 Million.

Environment & Tools:

Quality Center 11 (ALM), Quick Test Pro v10, Oracle, SQL Developer, PL/SQL, C#, .NET, VB, Window 7/XP/Vista,  HTML, XML, Web Services, SoapUI, JIRA, Agile (SCRUM, TDD), JIRA.

 

NAPIER Healthcare, /Princeton, NJ/                                                           Mar 2006 – Apr 2010

Project Coordinator

 

Project initiated when Windows 2K servers were crashing causing customer service department to lose money and productivity. Due to budget constraints the CS department needed an interim solution for the existing system.  System had to hold for atleast a year until the budget was approved for the new system.

 

˗          Project management roles included scope, planning, estimating, scheduling, identifying risks, managing stakeholder communications and expectations, and the management of cost and quality

˗          Design, develop, and document Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan

˗          Coordinate DR/BCP exercises to ensure server redundancy and uptime calculation

˗          Standardized disaster plan and documentation 

˗          Gathered Infrastructure team and successfully performed a root cause analysis of the legacy servers failures

˗          After successful testing determined the vendor to order hardware for replacement part

˗          At closing sign-off documents were obtained after successful upgrades of all 50 servers saving the company $650K

 

Project was initiated when server for legacy e-mail app crashed halting all communications with external customers.

 

˗          As Project Lead, held stakeholder meetings and determined best to implement CISCO email app for the Customer Service department.  Project was budgeted for $500K with warranty support

˗          Obtained sign-off after cost, budgeting, hardware vendor and man power was determined using WBS breakdown structure

˗          Monitored testing/production phase, verified restoration procedures and obtained sign-off after providing all written documents to stakeholders

˗          Project was successfully completed on time and within budget

˗          Developed policies and procedures for disaster recovery initiatives. Facilitated testing of procedures, wrote after action reports, and updated plans based on corrective action findings

 

Citigroup, Banking Firm / New York, NY                                                                                                          Mar 2005 - Feb 2006

System Administrator

˗    Administered and Supported Windows Servers including Smith Barney financial software

˗    Managed users, workstations, groups and permissions in Active Directory

˗    Administrated and Managed Network Attached Storage (NAS) backups

˗    Create, update and maintain documents for new procedures in corporate knowledgebase

˗    Supported Blackberry server, email and phone troubleshooting

˗    Created/deployed desktop images and upgrades as needed

˗    Performed disaster recovery scenarios and documented lessons learned on different Corporate sites

˗    Updated DR Plan with new procedures and contacts

 

EXP Computers Inc, Mobile Computing / Westbury, NY                                                                                 Oct 1997 – Nov 1999

Tech Support Analyst

˗          Part of Help Desk team to provide 2^nd level technical support for all company products

˗          Supported installation issues on LAN cards, PCMCIA cards, CD-ROM, Modem, and memory cards

˗          Installed, troubleshoot and tested compatibility for new company products on all Windows and LINUX workstations

˗          Created and revised manuals on new company products as needed

 

 

Key Performance Indicators

 

HIGH STANDARDS: Unwilling to settle for “good enough” in my own work or in the work of those I supervise, I have a strong focus on doing things right and completely the first time and every time.

 

ORGANIZED AND DETAIL-ORIENTED IN EACH TASK: Before I start any project, I am prepared with any needed resources, the desired end result, and a plan of action for achieving it.

 

FOCUSED AND PERCEPTIVE: One of my natural inclinations and talents is to look at what appears to be disorganized or random information or material and separate the relevant from the irrelevant. I am never overwhelmed by the task at hand.

 

ANALYTICAL AND DISCERNING: I look at all the parts as well as the whole to get a clear understanding of the best processes and procedures needed to accomplish objectives.

 

RESILIENT AND RESOURCEFUL: Setbacks or unexpected challenges that might derail others are learning opportunities for me. My focus remains strong and disciplined and more often than not leads to a successful outcome.

 

CREATIVE THINKER: Unique challenges require unique, creative solutions. My ability to think both conventionally and “outside the box” allow me to craft a methodology that is not bound by restrictions that are more perceived than real.

 

PATIENT AND TACTFUL: Experienced in working effectively with people from a variety of cultures, demographic groups, and backgrounds to build effective teams and to accomplish goals and objectives effectively and efficiently.

 

 

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