Software tester Resume

Title

Software tester

Primary Skills

Java, IBM Rational tools, Oracle, TOAD, SQL, JAWS,

Location
US-MD-Rockville

Posted
Jul-09-12

RESUME DETAILS

Summary:

• 9 + Years of extensive experience in Information Technology
• Extensive experience in Software Testing
• Solid understanding of Quality Assurance processes.
• Solid understanding of WSS 3.0/ Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007/2010
• Testing and deployment of SharePoint projects.
• End user SharePoint training experience.
• Proficient in business process/requirements gathering
• Strong understanding of SDLC Methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Agile Methodology.
• Strong understanding of RUP Methodology.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Structural Query Language (SQL)
• Experience with Rational automated testing tool- Rational Functional Tester / Robot.
• Strong understanding of the CMMI Model.
• Determining data needs. Issue identification and analysis.Working with the Developers, Requirements analysts, Users, and Management as a bridge to translate the technical design terms to/from business terms.
• Mentoring, training junior team members.

Technical Skills:

• Rational ClearQuest, Rational Robot, Rational TestManager, Rational ClearCase, Rational Team Concert, Rational Quality Manager, Rational Functional Tester (RFT), Rational RequisitePro
• SQL 2005/2008, T.O.A.D, Oracle 9i/10g, Microsoft Access Database, Oracle SQL Developer
• Windows Server 2000/2003/2008,
• Programming Languages: Java, .NET, Visual Basic 5.0, SQL, SQL*PLUS
• SharePoint 2007/2010. JAWS. Crystal Reports 10.0.
• Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS.
• Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010

Professional Experience:

Employer: Alteo LLC. 2008-Precent
Position Title: Software Tester
• Evaluate and test software programs to verify that the programs function according to the specifications and standards
• Drive the testing process through development and execution of test scenarios, as well as regression testing of applications and other custom/commercial softwares, using Rational Quality Manager
• Generate reports to communicate issue tracking as well as to provide the status of testing coverage for all software products developed using Rational Team Concert
• Conduct compatibility tests with other software programs, hardware, multiple operating systems, and network environments; create and execute automated test scripts using RFT
• Review computer logs and reports to identify program processing errors and possible improvements
• Identify, analyze, and document defects, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies in software program functions, outputs, and content
• Production support of software products by investigating and recreating reported defects
• Perform SharePoint Sites/Permission Testing
• Perform Data Validation using Oracle SQL Developer
• Testing of the applications after monthly Maintenance/Patching.

Employer: Prime Solutions Inc. 2005-2008
Position Title: Software Tester
• Developed functional and user acceptance test plans for Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDSLP) application meant to allow students to receive loans directly through schools.
• Created and execute manual test cases as part of functional, integration and system testing.
• Developed and executed automated test scripts using Rational Robot as part of regression testing, and stored automated test scripts and result logs in Rational TestManager.
• Collaborated with users to inquire and develop users' requirements and change requests
• Developed SQL queries to simulate report output as validation scripts on the database level; utilized TOAD for data manipulations.
• Performed analysis of technical documentation, requirements, specifications, design, data models, and test approaches.
• Perform regression testing of Loan Consolidation application to make sure that applications worked correctly after the application was migrated from Client/Server onto Web environment.
• Maintained bug reports using Rational ClearQuest.
• Used JAWS for 508 compliance testing.

Employer: Statetel 2003-2005
Position Title: Help Desk Specialist

• Supported proprietary software via phone, e-mail and onsite
• Configured software according to each client's needs
• Identified and resolved software and device conflicts
• Performed routine maintenance and user file backups
• Instructed users on the use of softwares and manuals
• Served as a mentor to the level one support staff, providing guidance during the troubleshooting process, training on new products, and assistance in the development of their skills
• Updated customers as well as management on the status of efforts
• Diagnosed network connection problems on windows XP/NT/9x/2000S/ME
• Identified problems and resolved a wide variety of performance, hardware and connectivity issues

Education:
Bachelor Degree in Finance 2001-2003
Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Technical Training:

2011: Certification of IBM Rational Functional Tester Immersion
2010: Essentials of Test Management with IBM Rational Quality Manager V2.0
2008 Certification of JAVA SE
2006: Installing and Using Eclipse-based IBM Rational Products
2005: Rational Robot and Rational Test Manager basics
2005 Courses in Modeling and Testing with Use Cases
2005 Courses in SQL, PL/SQL Programming Software Quality Learning Center

Reference:
Available upon request

Certifications

JAVA, IBM Rational Functional Tester(RFT)

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