Zeeshan Ali

Cell # 718-710-5960

 

Email : zeeshan.ali5960@gmail

 

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A skilled, talented and motivated computer professional with more than six years of experience as a successful Quality Assurance (QA)/Software Test Engineer / Analyst hands on performing both Manual & Automated Testing on various Operating Systems (OS) and Platforms, and currently seeking a rewarding position in the testing industry.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY / EXPERTISE

 

·                                       More than 6 years of experience as Website & Client Server QA/UAT/Manual/Automation Tester supporting multiple applications

·                                       Expert in testing applications in various programming languages such as VBScript, C# , .Net,ASP.Net, C++, Java, J2EE

·                                       Utilization of HP Quality Center (QC) for logging & tracing Defect and creation of reporting and statistics throughout UAT & Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) 

·                                       Ability to conduct meetings, evaluate issues, provide solutions, and drive aggressive timelines.

·                                       Used SeeTest & MITE for automated the Mobile Testing and run the scripts for multiple devices with VBScript using QTP.

·                                       Proficient in testing of Multimedia codec (Audio and video), MediaFLO(Mobile TV) and FAT16/32 File System.

·                                       Test and assist in the deployment of new or changed video Streaming Services & Productssystems

·                                       Accountable for full Testing Life Cycle (STLC) service delivery spanning complete scope of application testing including Unit, Functional, System, Integration, Smoke, White Box, BlackBox, Gray Box, Regression, UAT and Data-driven Testing

·                                       Expertise in writing, executing and maintaining Test Plans, Test Procedure, Test Cases &Test Scripts for Releases,  Test Cycles and the phases of Software Developing Life Cycle(SDLC).

·                                       Strong knowledge and experience applying QA best practices, techniques, and tools (both custom and off-the-shelf) in a fast-paced, iterative Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) & Methodology.

·                                       Experienced in fast-faced environments and various methodologies - Waterfall, Agile, Scrum  andXP

·                                       Experience in writing and executing automated Test Scripts, tracking defects and interacting with the development team in following the defects to closure.

·                                       Extensive "hands-on" testing with all aspects of claims processing/product and configuration.

·                                       Led testing effort in Agile development team as an embedded member & worked within established QA processes & methods to integrate best processes into the Scrum Sprint of assigned work for short Releases and Builds

·                                       Collaborated with other team members to devise new or improved techniques for solving problems

·                                       Extensive experience in Business Requirements Analysis, Manual Testing, Test Automationand QA methodologies.

·                                       Expert in communication, issue finding, solving & learning skills, and committed to deadline and ready to take up any challenge.

·                                       Managed, coached and motivated team members to ensure a highly productive and efficient team.

·                                       Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple concurrent tasks, adapt to changing priorities and working in self-managed projects or as a team member

 

COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS

·                                       QA Testing Tools: Quality Center, QuickTest Professional (QTP), LoadRunner, Jira, Zeyphr

·                                       Operating System:  Windows XP, Vista & 7, NT4.0, 95/98, UNIX

·                                       Database & Language : Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, MS SQL Server 2000, MS-Access, VBScript, C#, ASP.Net, HTML,  SQL, J2EE, C++,  Java, JavaScript, Python, Perl, HTTP

·                                       Environment & Process: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle   (STLC), Bug Life Cycle (BLC), Waterfall, Scrum, Agile

·                                       Microsoft Tools: MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio and Projects, OC

·                                       Browsers:   Internet Explorer (IE), Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome

 

 

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

SR. QA Engineer       08/2013 - Present

OSP Group, NYC, NY

 

·                                       Performed Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Analytical testing for tracking, Gap Analysis Testing, and Smoke testing on web application

·                                       Extensive work experience in Agile environment, attend Sprint planning meetings, Daily scrum meetings, sprint review meetings, retrospective meetings,

·                                       Attended release meetings and provided QA sign off for production release.

·                                       Manage on site and off shore resources to ensure that intense testing is performed and new features are bug free

·                                       Designed and created automation frame work in Selenium and executed test cases

·                                       Manage off shore automated scripters and provide support as needed

·                                       Created automation test cases for smoke testing and regression testing

·                                       Executed testing for each sprint in TFS and ensure that test cases are written for regression testing

·                                       Log bugs in TFS and assign to developers and perform regression testing after bugs are reported fix by developers.

·                                       Created Defect reports and maintained records of test results in TFS and Version 1

·                                       Perform testing on Hot fixes and keep tracks of bugs in Test Track Defect Management system

·                                       Assist Deployment team with deploying right codes for different test environments

·                                       Assist PM and BA with Backlog grooming,

·                                       Create new user storied to improve over all user experience.

·                                       Assist UX and UI engineers with enhanced and user friendly interfaces and create Mock up

 

QA Engineer

DirectTv | Baltimore, MD      04/2011 - 07/2013

Job Responsibilities:

 

·                                       Tested applications independently  Client Server & Web Based build on C# / ASP.Net withOracle as RDBMS database.

·                                       Ensured UAT and various types of Testing is completed within established time and that testing objectives conform to Business Requirement Specification (BRS), Software Requirement Specification (SRS) and User Requirement Document (URD).

·                                       Partnered with cross-functional leads responsible for UAT (User Acceptance Testing) –providing them with test schedules, test data, direction, and detailed Test Scripts in accordance with the Enterprise Release Schedule.

·                                       Performed code coverage analysis of existing client server app code to evaluate the percentage of cycles and releases covered by QA testing strategies.

·                                       Worked closely with Product Owners to understand User Stories and to create corresponding Automation story-tests.

·                                       Created comprehensive & feature-based Test Plans to test web-based of .mobile applications, as well as performing compatibility suites on numerous mobile devices.

·                                       Actively participated and represented QA Team in walk-through, inspection, review and usergroup meetings, and led meetings within QA Team for creating various Test Artifacts

·                                       Actively participated and represented QA Team in JAD sessions BA and development units.

·                                       Collaborated with business analysts to design scenarios and provide test data requirements that focused on business flows across integrated systems.

·                                       Provide input to and shape UAT management process in alignment with industry best practices.

·                                       Enhanced & maintained Data-driven Automation Framework comprised of HP QuickTestProfessional (QTP), MS Excel, and Descriptive Programming.

·                                       Developed user-defined functions, Text Checkpoints, Custom Checkpoints, TableCheckpoints, file management, and Recovery mechanisms.

·                                       Mentored and supported QA offshore team in defining Test Procedures, application knowledge, and QuickTest Professional (QTP) implementation.

·                                       Tested mobile applications on various devices such Android, Blackberry and iPhone

·                                       Tested various parts of the application including GUI, user experience, system performance and business rules.

·                                       Attended weekly Project Status Meeting with Development team and QA Manager, and worked closely with QA Manager to define Test Scope, Gap Analysis, Risk, Dependency, and Constraints.

·                                       Performed cross browser testing on IE6/7/8, Firefox 2, Netscape 7/8/9, and Safari and on variousOperating Systems (OS) including Windows Vista/XP/7 and Mac.

·                                       Created simple to complex SQL queries to validate Oracle tables and for correct test data retrieval.

·                                       Supported Sprint activities by determining the number of test cases needed to verify the software being developed off the Sprint Backlog.

·                                       Formulated methods to perform Positive testing and Negative testing against requirements.

 

 

QA Analyst

BlackBoard Inc | Washington, DC     05/2009 - 04/2011

Job Responsibilities:

 

·                                       Created and executed Test Cases based upon the system requirements and identified and documented defects when performing test execution.

·                                       Provided administrative support for HP Quality Center (QC) that included day-to-day user support, as well as workflow optimization & design tasks, building of synchs, reports, dashboards etc.  Also Logged software defects using test & bug tracking system – HP Quality Center (QC) and reported defects to software developers

·                                       Performed Sanity Testing and build validations on weekly builds on various modules

·                                       Performed very detailed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on multiple portals & module in order to know that the product is designed/ working as per the business standards.

·                                       Performed initial Debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source

·                                       Worked on creating multiple actions, calling and copying of action using QuickTest Professional (QTP)

·                                       Applied methods like GetTOProperty and GetROProperty to study different property values for Test objects and Run time objects respectively using HP QuickTest Professional (QTP)

·                                       Created test script from scratch by using Descriptive Programming in HP QuickTest Professional (QTP)

·                                       Developed business applications as well as Back-end functionality by performing System Tests,Regression Tests, and Smoke Tests prior to release.

·                                       Customized project to create new group, for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in HP Quality Center (QC)

 

QA Tester

Toys’R Us | Wayne, NJ            06/2007 - 04/2009

Job Responsibilities:

·                                       Developed in detail Manual Test Cases executed for manual testing against various cycles

·                                       Used  HP Quality Center (QC) to perform extensive Manual Testing & logging and tracking defects

·                                       Analyzed test results to make sure requirements have been met & existing system requirements have not been broken

·                                       Developed  automated test scripts in QuickTest Professional (QTP) using recording mode

·                                       Performed Backend Testing with writing SQL queries with ORACLE as RDBMS Database.

·                                       Documented deviations from designed behavior (BUGS) using the Thunderhead bug tracking tools

·                                       Developed & executed Test Plans, prepared work schedules, resource planning and bug reporting inHP Quality Center (QC)

·                                       Worked with Developers, Project Managers, Business Analysts to continually enhance the service & testing offered by QA across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

·                                       Tasked with creating Test Planning, Test Design, Test Execution and Test Evaluation.

·                                       Scheduled weekly meetings with office staffs, developers and QA team to discuss about quality issues.

·                                       Involved in Data validation and Database integrity testing on Oracle database by writing SQLstatements

·                                       Developed documentation & performed User Acceptance Testing and trained the users about the system.

 

Education: Bachelors in Business Administration, Baruch College, CUNY