Test Lead - Software Manual Testing Resume

Title
Test Lead - Software Manual Testing
Primary Skills
Software Testing
Location
Canada-BC-Vancouver (will consider relocating)
Posted
Feb-20-10

RESUME DETAILS
Visa Type -- L1 Individual
OBJECTIVE
Key leadership position in a fast-paced technology company with varied responsib
ilities and the potential for advancement.
PROFFESIONAL PROFILE
Almost Six years of Software testing experience in Manual Testing of web and cli
ent server applications. I have an excellent communication skills and good analy
tical aptitude. I have been equally successful in maintaining quality process re
quirements and have a great sense of responsibility in execution of any work.
I have worked on Loan and Mortgage domain, as well as Private Banking domain and
have sound knowledge of the related domains.
Currently placed at the client location (New York) since last 1.5 years which in
cludes Onsite-Offshore query resolution, designing Test plans, Estimations using
TCP method, requirement analysis, traceability matrix, test design, test execut
ion, defect reporting and test management.
Managing team of 10 people which is located at Pune (India).
TECHNICAL SKILLS

? Specialization in setting the Software testing life cycle within SDLC

? Specialized in Design and execution of Test cases through different stagesof t
esting lifecycle.
? Have good experience of Onsite and Offshore model and currently managing a tea
m of 10 people which is located at Pune
? Have good analytical skills, inter-personal communication and presentation abi
lities.
? Extensively involved in phases like Requirement analysis, Test planning and Te
st case design and reviews.
? Multiple project experience from various domains (Mortgage banking and Private
banking).
? Involved Integration, Regression, Sanity testing and Ad hoc Testing
? Exposed to develop Traceability matrix, Functionality matrix.
? Involved in Bug life cycle and Defect tracking activity.
? Involved in Test Lead activities like Estimations, Resource Management,
? Metrics, Status tracking, UAT analysis.
? Also worked as an SCM coordinator for one of the project and have Good knowled
ge of SCM documentation, process management and faced Quality audits.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
ISTQB certified
Was awarded ESPi2 award for recognition towards excellent performance from clien
t during my tenure in Indy Mac bank account, Pasadena, US.
Won lot of Client appreciations and accolades for successful application release
s.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Associate 500 W Glenpointe Frank Burr, Teaneck, NJ-07666 3.5
BrainVisa QA Pune 2.2

EDUCATION
Title of the Degree with Branch College/University Year of Passing
Bachelor Of Engineering Govt Eng College, Raipur 2002

OTHER SOFTWARE COURSES/CERTIFICATION COMPLETED

No Name of Institution
Diploma or Certificate Year of Completion
1 Diploma in Software testing Diploma 2005
2. ISTQB Certificate 2007
TRAINING PROGRAMMES UNDERTAKEN THROUGH COGNIZANT ACADEMY
No Course Name Duration Certification
1 SCM 2 hr Completed
2 Prolite 2 days Completed
3 Mortgage Basics - L1 XXXXX Certified - Score 60
4 Banking and Financial services - L0 XXXXX Certified - Score 62.5

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating System Windows XP, Windows 2000
Programming Languages C, C++, HTML
Databases & Tools SQL Query Analyzer, Embarcadero DB artisan 8.0.0
Other Utilities Mercury Quality Center 9.2, Dev Track 4.0, VSS 6.0
Location New York
Client PROFILE
Name Credit Suisse, New York
Duration 18 months (Ongoing)
Location New York
Operating Systems Microsoft windows XP Professional

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Currently I am associated with Credit Suisse, New York account. I am part of the
ir private banking division and handling Front and Middle office Applications. I
t comprises of 12 applications. Working as Test lead for these application and m
y activities includes Analysis of new requirements, Estimating and projecting th
e number of Resource required. Work with the Business Analyst or Business user a
nd provide resolution to the requirement queries of the offshore team, Test Plan
ning, Review Test design, Test execution, and Test summary report..

CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Credit Suisse - Private Banking offers comprehensive advice and a broad range of
wealth management solutions, including pension planning, life insurance product
s, tax planning and wealth and inheritance advice, which are tailored to the nee
ds of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Credit Suis
se supply banking products and services to high-net-worth, corporate and retail
clients. Credit Suisse run one of the largest private banking organizations glob
ally with 23,200 employees and Credit Suisse's strong capital base, Credit Suiss
e serve 2.5 million clients, of which approximately 670,000 are high-net-worth a
nd ultra-high-net-worth individuals

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE PROJECT

Test lead for the different releases of the Front and middle office group of app
lications
Requirements understanding and estimations (TCP methodology)
Support, co-ordination and responsibility of the testing activities which includ
es review of test cases and test conditions, walkthrough of test cases with clie
nts.
Co-ordination with the Project Managers and Development team for resolution of a
ny outstanding issues.
Walkthrough of Test cases with Clients and Business Analysts.
Status Reporting (Daily/Weekly status report, Test Summary Report and Productivi
ty sheet).
Test management and updating results in Quality Center.

DURATION OF THE PROJECT -- 18 months

Client PROFILE
Name Indymac Bank, Pasadena
Duration July - 06 to July 08
Operating Systems Microsoft windows XP Professional
Location Pune
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Indymac has a list of projects which are on-going every month. Some of the key p
rojects handled are as follows:
o HCL Leads
o HCL SSR
o Net Tangible Benefits
o Bonds community program
o Introduction of RLG in eMITS
o Debt Reconciliation
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Indymac Bank is the 7th largest savings and loan in the United States and the 10
th largest thrift nationwide (based on assets), is the principal subsidiary of I
ndymac Bancorp, Inc. NDE. Through its hybrid thrift/mortgage banking business mo
del, Indymac is in the business of designing, manufacturing, and distributing co
st-efficient financing for the acquisition, development and improvement of singl
e-family homes. Indymac also provides financing secured by single-family homes t
o facilitate consumers' personal financial goals and strategically invests in si
ngle-family mortgage-related assets.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE PROJECT

Test Lead for HCL lead project and managed team of 3 resources.
Requirements understanding and estimations (TCP methodology)
Support, co-ordination and responsibility of the testing activities which includ
es review of test cases and test conditions.
Task allocation.
Co-ordination with Development team for resolution of any outstanding issues.
Status Reporting (Daily/Weekly status report, Test Summary Report and Productivi
ty sheet).
Test management and updating results in Quality Center.
DURATION OF THE PROJECT - 25 months

Company - Brain Visa technologies - Pune

Company Brain Visa Technologies
Duration April - 04 to June 06
Operating Systems Microsoft windows XP Professional
Location Pune
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Following are main projects handled in Brain Visa -
ADSMB for Microsoft partners
Atlas Interactive Courses
Hospital Latest Working & Tutorial Latest Working
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE PROJECT
Test Lead and managed team of 4 resources.
Requirements understanding and estimations (TCP methodology)
Support, co-ordination and responsibility of the testing activities which includ
es review of test cases and test conditions.
Task allocation.
Co-ordination with Development team for resolution of any outstanding issues.
Status Reporting (Daily/Weekly status report, Test Summary Report and Productivi
ty sheet).
Test management and updating results in Dev Track.
DURATION OF THE PROJECT - 26 months
Certifications
ISTQB