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Shoba Dinesh

Shoba Dinesh

Summary

Over 24 years of experience in all areas of Software Development Life Cycle with Strong Analytical, Design Functional Analytical, Test Management, Project Co-ordination, Business/Customer Relations Management, Performance Test Management, Testing/Agile Tools Administration/Design skills.

Have led various Testing teams for Regression/Functional/Performance testing.

Have performed various Project Management activities related to managing testing team members.

Started my career as a Programmer in Client/Server architecture, J2EE and navigated to all areas of SDLC including Requirements Elicitation, Test tools Management, Performance Testing, Regression and Functional Testing.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Lead

AGF Farm Credit Bank
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managed onshore and offshore teams orchestrating the E2E Test Strategy/Test Plans/Testing for a loan processing application named nCino
  • This application takes in originated prospects from other system, converts them to loans, taking the loans through different stages before it gets closed and interacts with other downstream systems for further processing before the loan moved to booked stage.

Test Lead

FreddieMac
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 testers focusing on infrastructure upgrades like Databases, Middleware, Weblogic, SOA, and Security Remediation of software applications
  • Reviewed scope identified for testing, designed automation framework using Selenium/Java/Junit, conducted API testing, resolved testing related issues, and ensured successful deployment of applications.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 testers focusing on infrastructure upgrades like Databases, Middleware, Weblogic, SOA, and Security Remediation of software applications
  • Reviewed scope identified for testing, designed automation framework using Selenium/Java/Junit, conducted API testing, resolved testing related issues, and ensured successful deployment of applications.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 testers focusing on infrastructure upgrades like Databases, Middleware, Weblogic, SOA, and Security Remediation of software applications
  • Reviewed scope identified for testing, designed automation framework using Selenium/Java/Junit, conducted API testing, resolved testing related issues, and ensured successful deployment of applications.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 testers focusing on infrastructure upgrades like Databases, Middleware, Weblogic, SOA, and Security Remediation of software applications
  • Reviewed scope identified for testing, designed automation framework using Selenium/Java/Junit, conducted API testing, resolved testing related issues, and ensured successful deployment of applications.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 testers focusing on infrastructure upgrades like Databases, Middleware, Weblogic, SOA, and Security Remediation of software applications
  • Reviewed scope identified for testing, designed automation framework using Selenium/Java/Junit, conducted API testing, resolved testing related issues, and ensured successful deployment of applications.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 testers focusing on infrastructure upgrades like Databases, Middleware, Weblogic, SOA, and Security Remediation of software applications
  • Reviewed scope identified for testing, designed automation framework using Selenium/Java/Junit, conducted API testing, resolved testing related issues, and ensured successful deployment of applications.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 testers focusing on infrastructure upgrades like Databases, Middleware, Weblogic, SOA, and Security Remediation of software applications
  • Reviewed scope identified for testing, designed automation framework using Selenium/Java/Junit, conducted API testing, resolved testing related issues, and ensured successful deployment of applications.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 testers focusing on infrastructure upgrades like Databases, Middleware, Weblogic, SOA, and Security Remediation of software applications
  • Reviewed scope identified for testing, designed automation framework using Selenium/Java/Junit, conducted API testing, resolved testing related issues, and ensured successful deployment of applications.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 testers focusing on infrastructure upgrades like Databases, Middleware, Weblogic, SOA, and Security Remediation of software applications
  • Reviewed scope identified for testing, designed automation framework using Selenium/Java/Junit, conducted API testing, resolved testing related issues, and ensured successful deployment of applications.

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated and coordinated Performance testing with Developers, Server Admin, Network Admin, Tivoli Admin, and Project Managers
  • Joined Penfed to Performance test their Mobile Application and included all their main Business Systems as a part of combined performance test loads
  • Documented Performance test report and defined Agile methodology and Test templates.

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated and coordinated Performance testing with Developers, Server Admin, Network Admin, Tivoli Admin, and Project Managers
  • Joined Penfed to Performance test their Mobile Application and included all their main Business Systems as a part of combined performance test loads
  • Documented Performance test report and defined Agile methodology and Test templates.

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated and coordinated Performance testing with Developers, Server Admin, Network Admin, Tivoli Admin, and Project Managers
  • Joined Penfed to Performance test their Mobile Application and included all their main Business Systems as a part of combined performance test loads
  • Documented Performance test report and defined Agile methodology and Test templates.

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated and coordinated Performance testing with Developers, Server Admin, Network Admin, Tivoli Admin, and Project Managers
  • Joined Penfed to Performance test their Mobile Application and included all their main Business Systems as a part of combined performance test loads
  • Documented Performance test report and defined Agile methodology and Test templates.

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated and coordinated Performance testing with Developers, Server Admin, Network Admin, Tivoli Admin, and Project Managers
  • Joined Penfed to Performance test their Mobile Application and included all their main Business Systems as a part of combined performance test loads
  • Documented Performance test report and defined Agile methodology and Test templates.

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated and coordinated Performance testing with Developers, Server Admin, Network Admin, Tivoli Admin, and Project Managers
  • Joined Penfed to Performance test their Mobile Application and included all their main Business Systems as a part of combined performance test loads
  • Documented Performance test report and defined Agile methodology and Test templates.

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated and coordinated Performance testing with Developers, Server Admin, Network Admin, Tivoli Admin, and Project Managers
  • Joined Penfed to Performance test their Mobile Application and included all their main Business Systems as a part of combined performance test loads
  • Documented Performance test report and defined Agile methodology and Test templates.

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated and coordinated Performance testing with Developers, Server Admin, Network Admin, Tivoli Admin, and Project Managers
  • Joined Penfed to Performance test their Mobile Application and included all their main Business Systems as a part of combined performance test loads
  • Documented Performance test report and defined Agile methodology and Test templates.

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated and coordinated Performance testing with Developers, Server Admin, Network Admin, Tivoli Admin, and Project Managers
  • Joined Penfed to Performance test their Mobile Application and included all their main Business Systems as a part of combined performance test loads
  • Documented Performance test report and defined Agile methodology and Test templates.

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Performed unit testing for the development team as the modules for Issue Logging System were developed
  • Wrote test cases for unit testing and functional testing
  • Tested the different life cycle of a logged-in issue and communicated test results with the development team.

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Performed unit testing for the development team as the modules for Issue Logging System were developed
  • Wrote test cases for unit testing and functional testing
  • Tested the different life cycle of a logged-in issue and communicated test results with the development team.

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Performed unit testing for the development team as the modules for Issue Logging System were developed
  • Wrote test cases for unit testing and functional testing
  • Tested the different life cycle of a logged-in issue and communicated test results with the development team.

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Performed unit testing for the development team as the modules for Issue Logging System were developed
  • Wrote test cases for unit testing and functional testing
  • Tested the different life cycle of a logged-in issue and communicated test results with the development team.

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Performed unit testing for the development team as the modules for Issue Logging System were developed
  • Wrote test cases for unit testing and functional testing
  • Tested the different life cycle of a logged-in issue and communicated test results with the development team.

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Performed unit testing for the development team as the modules for Issue Logging System were developed
  • Wrote test cases for unit testing and functional testing
  • Tested the different life cycle of a logged-in issue and communicated test results with the development team.

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Performed unit testing for the development team as the modules for Issue Logging System were developed
  • Wrote test cases for unit testing and functional testing
  • Tested the different life cycle of a logged-in issue and communicated test results with the development team.

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Performed unit testing for the development team as the modules for Issue Logging System were developed
  • Wrote test cases for unit testing and functional testing
  • Tested the different life cycle of a logged-in issue and communicated test results with the development team.

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Performed unit testing for the development team as the modules for Issue Logging System were developed
  • Wrote test cases for unit testing and functional testing
  • Tested the different life cycle of a logged-in issue and communicated test results with the development team.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team of testers, created various project documents, monitored and managed Issue and Risk Log, Change Control Log, created test plans, monitored/wrote test cases, conducted daily status meetings, and reported test status
  • Also worked as a Performance Test Engineer/Performance Requirements Analyst and automated tests using Rational Robot.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team of testers, created various project documents, monitored and managed Issue and Risk Log, Change Control Log, created test plans, monitored/wrote test cases, conducted daily status meetings, and reported test status
  • Also worked as a Performance Test Engineer/Performance Requirements Analyst and automated tests using Rational Robot.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team of testers, created various project documents, monitored and managed Issue and Risk Log, Change Control Log, created test plans, monitored/wrote test cases, conducted daily status meetings, and reported test status
  • Also worked as a Performance Test Engineer/Performance Requirements Analyst and automated tests using Rational Robot.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team of testers, created various project documents, monitored and managed Issue and Risk Log, Change Control Log, created test plans, monitored/wrote test cases, conducted daily status meetings, and reported test status
  • Also worked as a Performance Test Engineer/Performance Requirements Analyst and automated tests using Rational Robot.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team of testers, created various project documents, monitored and managed Issue and Risk Log, Change Control Log, created test plans, monitored/wrote test cases, conducted daily status meetings, and reported test status
  • Also worked as a Performance Test Engineer/Performance Requirements Analyst and automated tests using Rational Robot.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team of testers, created various project documents, monitored and managed Issue and Risk Log, Change Control Log, created test plans, monitored/wrote test cases, conducted daily status meetings, and reported test status
  • Also worked as a Performance Test Engineer/Performance Requirements Analyst and automated tests using Rational Robot.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team of testers, created various project documents, monitored and managed Issue and Risk Log, Change Control Log, created test plans, monitored/wrote test cases, conducted daily status meetings, and reported test status
  • Also worked as a Performance Test Engineer/Performance Requirements Analyst and automated tests using Rational Robot.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team of testers, created various project documents, monitored and managed Issue and Risk Log, Change Control Log, created test plans, monitored/wrote test cases, conducted daily status meetings, and reported test status
  • Also worked as a Performance Test Engineer/Performance Requirements Analyst and automated tests using Rational Robot.

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed a team of testers, created various project documents, monitored and managed Issue and Risk Log, Change Control Log, created test plans, monitored/wrote test cases, conducted daily status meetings, and reported test status
  • Also worked as a Performance Test Engineer/Performance Requirements Analyst and automated tests using Rational Robot.

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Supported Rational Test Manager as an administrator, created and maintained TestManager repositories, mentored test engineers, conducted training sessions, setup TestInputs and RTM reports, identified and recommended repositories for migration, and developed various testing reports.

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Supported Rational Test Manager as an administrator, created and maintained TestManager repositories, mentored test engineers, conducted training sessions, setup TestInputs and RTM reports, identified and recommended repositories for migration, and developed various testing reports.

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Supported Rational Test Manager as an administrator, created and maintained TestManager repositories, mentored test engineers, conducted training sessions, setup TestInputs and RTM reports, identified and recommended repositories for migration, and developed various testing reports.

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Supported Rational Test Manager as an administrator, created and maintained TestManager repositories, mentored test engineers, conducted training sessions, setup TestInputs and RTM reports, identified and recommended repositories for migration, and developed various testing reports.

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Supported Rational Test Manager as an administrator, created and maintained TestManager repositories, mentored test engineers, conducted training sessions, setup TestInputs and RTM reports, identified and recommended repositories for migration, and developed various testing reports.

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Supported Rational Test Manager as an administrator, created and maintained TestManager repositories, mentored test engineers, conducted training sessions, setup TestInputs and RTM reports, identified and recommended repositories for migration, and developed various testing reports.

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Supported Rational Test Manager as an administrator, created and maintained TestManager repositories, mentored test engineers, conducted training sessions, setup TestInputs and RTM reports, identified and recommended repositories for migration, and developed various testing reports.

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Supported Rational Test Manager as an administrator, created and maintained TestManager repositories, mentored test engineers, conducted training sessions, setup TestInputs and RTM reports, identified and recommended repositories for migration, and developed various testing reports.

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

Education

B.S in Engineering (Electronics) -

K.B.P College of Engineering
India
06-1996

Skills

  • Testing management
  • Project Coordination
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Scrum Framework
  • Agile Methodology
  • Test Planning
  • Regression Testing
  • Bug tracking
  • Manual Testing
  • Test Design
  • Performance Testing
  • Quality Management
  • Test Reporting

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), 2010
  • Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform 1.4, 2003
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 2019
  • SAFe 5 Agilist

Technical Tools

  • HP ALM
  • Java and Selenium
  • Junit
  • PostMan
  • JMeter
  • Cucumber
  • Rational Quality Manager 4.0.3
  • Rational Performance Tester 4.0.3
  • Rational Robot
  • Rational TestManager
  • Rational Functional Tester
  • WinRunner 6.0/7.0/7.5
  • Test Director 7.2/8.0
  • HP Quality Center
  • Quick Test Professional
  • Jenkins Pipeline
  • Azure Devops
  • Trello
  • JIRA
  • Rational Team Concert 4.0.3
  • Rational Clearcase
  • PVCS Version Manager 6.5/6.6/6.7
  • GIT
  • Big Bucket
  • ADO
  • PVCS Tracker 6.6/7.0

Databases

  • Oracle
  • Sybase
  • MS SQL Server
  • DB2
  • MS Access

Data Modeling

  • Power Designer
  • Power J
  • Visio

Management Courses

  • Dynamics of Leadership
  • Teamwork and Emotional Intelligence
  • Difficult People in the Workplace Environment
  • Getting results by Building Relationships
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  • Career Development Planning
  • PMLC/SDLC Methodologies
  • Foundations of Risk Management
  • Situational Self Leadership
  • Influencing and Coaching Others

Coursework

  • Test Automation using Java and Selenium, FreddieMac
  • IBM Rational Functional Tester 4.0.3 Training, Pentagon Federal Credit Union
  • Planview 10.2, FreddieMac
  • Rational Robot v2003, IBM
  • Essentials of Test Management with Rational TestManager, IBM
  • J2EE Design Patterns, Learning Tree International
  • Performance Testing Using LoadRunner, ALP International
  • Using DOORS for Requirements Management, Telelogic
  • Customizing DOORS with DXL, Telelogic
  • Rational Clearcase and Clearquest Training, FreddieMac
  • Introduction to WinRunner 6.0, Mercury Interactive
  • Advanced WinRunner 6.0, Mercury Interactive
  • PVCS Version Manager for Administrators 6.6, Merant University
  • PVCS Tracker 6.5 Usage and Administration, Merant University

Languages

  • Java (JDK 1.3, JDK1.4)
  • JavaScript
  • JSP
  • PowerBuilder 8.x/7.x/6.x/5.x
  • Visual Basic 5.0

Training

  • Devops and Jenkins Pipeline training to testers
  • Rational Test Manager Tools Training
  • Java In-house tools training to administrators of TestManager tools
  • MSAccess Reports training for SDLC reports
  • Selling System functional overview to new comers
  • Rules testing automation tool training to contractors

Timeline

Test Lead

AGF Farm Credit Bank
07.2022 - 11.2023

Test Lead

FreddieMac
06.2015 - 05.2021

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 05.2021

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015

Performance TestLead/Tester

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
11.2013 - 06.2015

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012

Unit Testing/Functional Testing

Verizon
03.2012 - 12.2012

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011

Test Lead

Freddie Mac
03.2006 - 09.2011

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

Rational Test Manager Administrator

Freddie Mac
08.2004 - 03.2006

B.S in Engineering (Electronics) -

K.B.P College of Engineering

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