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SHITAL MALU

SHITAL MALU

Software Test Engineer
Kirkland,WA

Summary

With over fifteen years of expertise, I have amassed extensive experience in the domains of Software Analysis and Software Quality Assurance Testing.

Testing capabilities encompass Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). I possess a comprehensive understanding of QA methodologies, standards, and procedures, allowing me to adeptly create and execute test plans and generate test scripts. I have background in diverse industries such as FinTech and Telecom.

Have deep knowledge about testing methodologies, product development cycles, both Waterfall and Agile, and related processes. In my professional journey, have been actively involved in developing and executing Test strategies, Test plans, Automated Test scripts, and software Deployment/Release processes. Additionally, am proficient in writing and testing stored procedures and queries in Oracle and SQL Server.

I am a self-starter with a positive attitude, displaying a keen willingness to learn new concepts. Skill set includes strong interpersonal communication, technical aptitude, mathematical acumen, and analytical capabilities, making me a valuable asset in the field of Software Quality Assurance Testing

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr Software Test Engineer

Envestnet
Seattle, WA
02.2014 - Current
  • Worked on, Rebalancing application which lets financial advisors manage and rebalance portfolios for their clients easily and efficiently
  • Performed Functional and Database testing for application as part of regular test cycle
  • Worked in fast paced environment with releases every sprint (2 weeks)
  • Worked on testing new features on Release night in production
  • Worked on Client reports defects helping debug issue and help with verifying the fix
  • Juggled multiple priorities efficiently during release testing
  • Managed junior QA Engineer

Software QA Engineer

Mckesson
Seattle, WA
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Worked on Practice Partner software which is certified electronic health record (EMR) and practice management (PM) solution that is uniquely designed to be flexible to physician's desired workflow
  • Identified gaps in test cases and beefed them up
  • Performed Functional and Database testing of application as part of Regression test cycle
  • Wrote SQL queries to validate data presented on client side
  • Entered bugs in TFS and escalated them appropriately when needed
  • Tested the bug fixes
  • Performed UAT testing of the application

Senior QA Engineer

Mammography Reporting Systems
Seattle, WA
06.2012 - 01.2013
  • MRS provides radiologist with tools needed to maximize their time
  • Using MRS application radiologist can enter their findings accurately with images being available to reduce medical/legal issues
  • The system also helps with patients slipping through cracks by providing reminder letters for follow up for patients with high risk of cancer
  • Designed and developed test cases in TFS based on functional specifications
  • Participated in specification reviews and provided useful feedback
  • Performed Functional, Integration, User Acceptance testing
  • Participated in triage meetings and escalated critical issues in timely fashion

QA Engineer

PivotLink Corp
Bellevue, WA
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • PivotLink provides BI solutions to businesses requiring self serviced data analysis, reporting, dashboard capabilities using SaaS framework
  • Designed and developed test cases in Testlink based on functional specifications
  • Participated in specification reviews and provided useful feedback regarding the simplicity and usability of application keeping customer requirements in mind
  • Performed Functional, Integration, Performance, Security testing of n-tier application
  • Used client side debugging tools like flex debugger, app server log files and Sql server to analyze and provide root cause of issues where applicable

Software Test Engineer

Microsoft, LCC
Redmond, WA
04.2008 - 08.2008
  • ompliance) Audit Management System is an intranet portal used to create and manage Audits conducted in four global regions
  • Designed and developed test cases in WTT (Windows Test Tool) based on the functional specifications document
  • Performed Functional, Integration, Performance and Security testing for the entire application
  • Ran and maintained automation scripts in Visual studio and WTT
  • Conducted white box testing on the views used by Report builder in SQL Server to generate reports
  • Used Report builder to generate sample reports as per business requirements

QA Engineer

AT&T
Bothell, WA
04.2006 - 04.2008
  • BEST, LASER, Discount Tracker are part of Enterprise customers CRM suite of applications dealing with billing, reporting, profile management, order processing, financial settlements based on the various contract types
  • Lead and managed team of three for two releases of Discount Tracker
  • Designed and developed a high level and detailed Test Plan using Business and Functional requirements
  • Used Quality Center to generate reusable, maintainable, test cases
  • Performed Functional, System, Integration, Regression and UAT test of the whole application at various stages
  • Participated in triage meetings
  • Escalated critical problems/issues during testing and reported the same in Clear Quest

Education

Masters - Electronics Technology

Shivaji University, Kolhapur India
01.1999 - 01.2003

Skills

Test Automation Tools - Quality Center, Test Director, QuickTestPro, Visual Studio, Testlink

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Timeline

Sr Software Test Engineer - Envestnet
02.2014 - Current
Software QA Engineer - Mckesson
08.2013 - 12.2013
Senior QA Engineer - Mammography Reporting Systems
06.2012 - 01.2013
QA Engineer - PivotLink Corp
08.2008 - 05.2012
Software Test Engineer - Microsoft, LCC
04.2008 - 08.2008
QA Engineer - AT&T
04.2006 - 04.2008
Shivaji University - Masters, Electronics Technology
01.1999 - 01.2003

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