Ashima Chadha

A learning QA who has an experience of more than 5 years in different types of testing in JIRA along with basic knowledge of API using POSTMAN and SQL commands makes me suitable for this position. Also, to move with this fast paced industry, efforts of learning automation using c# and javascript in Visual Studio and Eclipse motivates me to improve myself.

SKILLS

• CAN DO ATTITUDE, A SELF STARTER
• Experience in leading major/minor release projects for applications.
• Experienced in SIT, Regression, End-to-End, Exploratory and Smoke test.
• TOOLS KNOWLEDGE - Experienced in Jira for test and bug management. 
• Experienced in basic SQL test validations.
• Able to design SIT Test Cases using boundary-value, equivalent partitioning, decision table, state-transitioning and use case test design techniques.
• A MULTITASKER - Experience of participation in Sprint Planning meetings.
• CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR - Attended Stand up meetings, BRD review meetings.
• Cross-Browser test experience for SIT, Regression, Front-end, back-end test validations.
• A PROCESS FOLLOWER - Adding defect to the Jira system and root-cause analysis and bug-life-cycle experience.
• A TEAM PLAYER - Experience in coordinating UAT testing with Business unit team player and out-of-the box thinker.

TECHNICAL SKILLSBrowsers: Chrome/IE/SafariMobile OS: IOS, AndroidAutomation Tools: Visual Studio, Selenium Webdriver, Postman Test Management tools: Jira, Microsoft Office 365

WORK EXPERIENCE  

QA Analyst                                                                                         Feb 2022 - PresentIIT CALGARYProjects: App enhancementsTools: Jira 

Responsibility:

• Working with internal team members and customers to identify and pinpoint problem areas to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Execution of test plans and create test reports to perform testing, and correction.
• To provide accurate time estimates and reports on daily progress to QA lead.
• Accountable for full cycle of operations in a project starting from testing till it’s release.
• Reviewed and analyzed system specifications.
• Execution of different types of testing including manual, functional, integration and regression testing, black box, white box, grey box testing as needed.   
• Provided analytical, planning and coordination support on projects as assigned, reviewing, interpreting, analysing and illustrating data to stimulate and support enlightened decision making.
• Identification of compliance issues and work with the development team to resolve them.
• Experienced with basic SQL verification and API status using Postman.
• To develop and setup test scenarios based on engineering feedback and to document a detailed report.
• Experience with creating and managing test pipeline and tests across the organization.
• Ability to follow Agile/Scrum development methodologies and testing approaches.
• Familiar with Selenium automation using Visual Studio using data driven tests.
• Experienced working with defect tracking systems such as Jira by finding root causes.

QA Analyst                                                                          Apr 2021- Feb 2022IIT CALGARYProject 1:  Regression test automation of18+ regression scenarios.Project 2:  API test automation using Postman for web services/requests.Tools: Selenium Webdriver, Postman, C#, Visual Studio, Jira.

Responsibility:

• Installations of Tools-Visual Studio, C#, Google chrome driver, selenium webdriver.
• As a learner, learnt slightly more about Eclipse using Maven and Selenium Webdriver with Java script.
• Designing and running script, debugging, troubleshooting, bug tracking.
• Data-driven test automation framework as an intermediate.
• Use of Try/Catch, Assertions, Screenshots and time-stamps for each test script.
• API test for web services; verified 200, 202 status in response.
• Work with the team to ensure that testing quality standards are observed.
• Performing daily, weekly, monthly execution of regression tests.
• Coordinating with developers and analysts for testing high priority test cases.
• Creating and maintaining test case documentation, creating bugs for problems encountered during testing.
• Experience of inspecting elements using CSS, Xpath locator.
• Developing test cases for execution and documentation of results in Signoff report
• Capable of effective test planning by working with BDE, Project manager, technical team members to ensure functional, regression requirements.
• Responsible for full time support by responding to issues on JIRA.
• Implementing scripts in automation as an intermediate using selenium webdriver to improve test efficiency, execution and reporting.
• Execution of basic SQL queries to determine entries in database.
• Performing functional and non-functional testing and assist UAT to meet business requirements.
• Responsible for prioritizing test cases whenever required under smoke testing.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills.

QA Analyst                                                                                         Jan 2020 – Apr 2021IOFIT

Project 1: Iofit contact-us enhancement on cross-browser and cross-mobile-platforms 

Project 2: Regression testing for Iofit web application 

Project 3: Brand new Iofit web application on cross-browsers 

Project 4: Enhancement of registration portal on iofit.ca/registration. 

Project 5: Production Issues Fixes, testing and deployments weekly/bi-weekly basis. 

Tools: Jira, SQL, Office 

Responsibility: 

• Gathered requirements from BA in the form of BRD 

• Reviewed BRD, found gaps and communicated to BA to update BRD. 

• Attended Sprint planning meeting and provided test estimations. 

• Designed 32+ SIT - used all test design techniques - boundary-value analysis, equivalent partitioning, state transitioning, and use case test design techniques. 

• Coordinated UAT testing with business owner. 

• Used JIRA - Dashboard to design test cases, filter reports and report to senior team. 

• Designed Sign off report. 

• Thorough and accurate documentation of all work. 

 Intermediate QA                                                                                                2018-2020 Patel IT Services CanadaProject 1: HRMS (Human Resource Management System) – Time offProject 2: HRMS – Employee account registration

Responsibility:

• Mainly responsible for testing HRMS portal Time off tab for all working employees.
• Responsible for delivering client experience through engaging capabilities to achieve effective results.
• Day to Day reporting about each action taken.
• Regression testing for keeping track of holidays, vacations days, sick leaves.
• Functional testing of registration of all employees in portal with their employee number.
• SIT testing for Sign in of employees already registered with 6 digits one time code.
• Designing test cases, test completion report, smoke testing, importing to JIRA.
• Creating bug for every single possibility which differs from the BRD sheet.
• Coordinating with other team members and developers regularly to resolve bugs and smooth running of portal.

Customer Service Representative                              Apr 2021 - Aug 2021  

P.C Financial • Calgary, Alberta                

• Actively engage with customers to educate and promote President’s Choice Financial Products.  
• Understand customer needs to make appropriate recommendations.  
• Offer exceptional advice and product knowledge.  
• Approach each situation with confidence and enthusiasm to promote and sell different products and solutions.

• QA - Advanced with SQL - Institute of IT Training Canada 
• QA - Selenium Automation with C# - Institute of IT Training Canada
• Postman API test automation - Institute of IT Training Canada
• ISTQB in progress

EDUCATION

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