With over 14 years of IT experience emphasizing Software Quality Assurance, I have honed extensive leadership skills in QA, managing and mentoring diverse teams. My expertise spans Salesforce.com CRM applications, including Sales and Service Clouds, and integration projects like MuleSoft, underpinned by a solid grasp of software development and QA life cycles. I bring a detailed approach to QA audits and test case execution, coupled with a robust background in database testing across platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2. My technical proficiency extends to Salesforce administration, configuration, and object design, complemented by business acumen in the Hospitality, Finance, and Healthcare sectors. Agile methodologies are a staple in my work ethic, and I am adept at stakeholder engagement, requirement elicitation, and cross-functional collaboration. My ability to navigate multiple projects, maintain precise documentation, and foster a goal-oriented team environment positions me as a strategic asset in any technology-driven initiative. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
- Accomplished Senior QA Lead and SME with over 4 years of specialized experience in Salesforce.com CRM, adept in managing sales and service cloud features, including Leads, Contacts, Accounts, Cases, Campaigns, Opportunities, and Orders.
- Proficient in Salesforce development and testing, with a solid understanding of Visualforce pages, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura components, Apex classes, Apex triggers, and asynchronous processes.
- Skilled in Salesforce integration using REST APIs, DML operations, SOQL, SOSL, data loader techniques, and MuleSoft for comprehensive project execution.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading QA teams, developing test strategies in alignment with business objectives, and fostering collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and quality assurance.
- Leveraged Scrum SDLC methodologies to maintain rigorous testing environments and workflow efficiency, with a proven track record of managing end-to-end test execution and defect resolution processes.
Project Overview:
The SAGE Global Signings project was designed to transform Salesforce.com into the central system for tracking global Signings activities, specifically tailored to enable the US & Canada Sales teams at American Express to record incentives associated with closing opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developed and communicated a clear testing framework, including defining test scope, objectives, high-level activities, test environments, defect management procedures, test team organization, and acceptance criteria.
- Effectively managed a diverse team comprising two onsite and three offshore resources, ensuring seamless collaboration and high-quality deliverables.
- Engaged closely with Business System Analysts at American Express to identify critical regression testing scenarios and flows, while also working in tandem with development teams to provide early feedback and detailed defect reports.
- Ensured the creation, meticulous review, and client approval of all test plans and test cases by the offshore team, adhering to American Express's stringent quality standards.
Technical Environment:
The project leveraged the Salesforce.com platform and Quality Center tools to support a structured and efficient testing environment tailored to the needs of American Express.
Project Overview:
Developed a customer-focused SOA-based insurance solution for State Farm to improve the purchasing process for Auto, Life, and Fire insurance products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Led test planning, case development, and test matrix creation, providing guidance for offshore team execution.
- Managed data coordination with integration teams and oversaw a team of 2 onsite and 6 offshore resources.
- Reviewed and shared use case documents to ensure offshore team comprehension of business requirements.
- Analyzed Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for system and web services understanding, conducted SOAP web services testing with SoapUI, and reviewed web service definitions with MEGA.
- Authored SQL queries for backend data verification and liaised with the design team on application distribution and web services.
- Conducted daily offshore calls for status updates and query resolution, ensuring test plans and cases met client approval.
- Maintained environment-specific data and service URLs, partnered with developers for defect resolution within sprints, and managed test and defect reporting using Trac and Test Link.
- Participated in peer reviews and defect meetings, supported the Test Data team with requirement insights, and used SharePoint and Lotus Notes for document management.
Technical Environment:
Implemented the project with Mule ESB, SOA, web services (SOAP & REST), MEGA, Jenkins, IBM Websphere, IBM Datapower, PostgreSQL, Trac, Test Link, SharePoint, and Lotus Notes.
- Honored with the CEO Award for outstanding performance and contributions in both 2021 and 2022.
- Recognized with the Value in Action Award in 2021 for exemplifying the company's core values through exceptional service.
- Recipient of multiple Star Awards, acknowledging continued excellence and dedication to achieving excellence in various initiatives.
Salesforce Administrator Certification
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
Salesforce Technologies
Apex Language, Apex Classes/Controllers, Apex Triggers, SOQL, SOSL, Visual Force Pages/Components & Controllers, Apex Data Loader, Force.com, Workflow rule, Approval’s process.
Force.com Configuration
SFDC Standard Object Configuration: Campaigns, Leads, Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, Price Books, Products, Assets, Page Layout creation/editing, Related list customization, Record Types.
Programming Languages
C, C++, VB, SQL, PL/SQL, Java, Java Script , UNIX Shell Script,Apex
Scripting Languages
HTML, XML, Java script, CSS, Python.
Web Services
SOAP/REST API,AWS
Databases
MYSQL, Oracle9i, Oracle 10g, MS SQL Server Management Studio,DBeaver
Packages
MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Eclipse IDE.
Agile Tools
Rally, Kanban, JIIRA