Pradeep Reddy Amanaganti
Mobile: 732-614-4467
Email Id: pradeep.amanaganti@gmail.com
Summary:
• Over 11 years of IT experience as a ETL Test Lead/Sr. QA Data Warehouse
Analyst/QA Analyst/ Tester in ETL, BI, Data Migrations, Web based,
Client/Server applications using Manual and Automated testing tools.
• Expertise using Informatica, SAP BODs and SSIS ETL tools along with SSRS,
SSAS, COGNOS, MICROSTRATEGY and Performance Point Server reporting
tools.
• Experience on Data warehousing concepts like OLAP, SCD modeling, ETL Process,
Data Mart, Data Mining and Reporting.
• Having Exposure on Teradata ETL tool
• Having Exposure on Informatica Data Quality Tool
• Having Exposure on Big Data Testing
• Having good experience in Data Modeling and Dimensional Modeling
• Experience as QA lead for a team of 10 and coordinated the team for test
deliverables, risks and impacts on the project
• Excellent testing experience in all phases and stages of Software Testing Life Cycle
and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with good working knowledge of
testing methodologies, disciplines, tasks, resources and scheduling.
• Proficient in writing SQL scripts to validate ETL flow, Data Reconciliation,
Initialization, and Change Data Capture, Delta Processing, Incremental process.
• Extensive experience in developing complex SQL queries for data validation. Also
tested Oracle PL/SQL programming and stored procedures with strong knowledge of
RDBMS concepts
• Experience in writing SQL Queries for different Databases such as Oracle, SQL
server (T-SQL)
• Good experience with different data sources, data staging, Data Cleansing, Data
Scrubbing, data validation, data profiling and Data Migration based on the business
and functional requirements.
• Extensively worked on dimensions and Facts, Data cleansing and Data Staging of
operational sources using ETL processes.
• Experience in HealthCare, Life Sciences, Insurance, Financial and Tax Domains
• Strong in developing Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers and packages utilizing
PL/SQL.
• Experience in testing Data Marts, Data Warehouse/ETL Applications developed in
Informatica and SSIS using Oracle, SQL Server,DB2,Sybase
• Experienced in developing informatica ETL mappings as part of agile team
member and extensively using informatica repository manager, Designer Workflow
Manager, and Workflow Monitor
• Experience in Unix
• Good experience in validating SQL Server integration services (SSIS), Reporting
Services (SSRS) and SSAS using T-SQL
• Expert in working with fixed length, delimited flat files and also worked with large
volume of data in the database/data warehouse.
• Very good understanding of Data Warehousing concepts, Data Analysis, Data
Warehouse Architecture and Designing
• Experience in testing/validating the Source, Stage and Target (End-to-End) based
on the test conditions derived from the business requirements.
• Good understanding of Star Schema and Snow Flake Schema data models
• Having good exposure on BI Apps and DAC scheduling.
• Experience in testing Web Based, Client Server Applications.
• Expertise in performing Black Box Testing, functional testing, Usability Testing,
System Testing, Regression Testing, System Integrating Testing (SIT) and User
Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Extensively worked with all phases of testing deliverables including creation of
Test Strategy, Test plans, RTM, Test case specifications, Test execution, Defect
tracking, Resolution, Documenting and Reporting.
• Expertise in analysis of Problem Severity and priority in Defects Reporting System
using Test Management tools like Rational Clear Quest, Bugzilla, Quality Center
and Application lifecycle management (ALM) and communicate toward the team to
resolved it.
• Experience working with offshore teams. Ability to work on multiple projects
which are in various phases of the system development lifecycle
• Able to work collaboratively with testers, developers and other team members in
testing complex projects and in the overall enhancement of software product quality.
Technical Skills:
ETL Tools Informatica 9.5, SAP BODs 4.1, SSIS 2005/2008
Reporting tools SSRS, SSAS, Performance Point Server,COGNOS,Microstrategy
Databases SQL Server 2005/2008 R2, Oracle 11g, DB2, Sybase, MS access
Languages C, SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, HTML, Java Script, and VB Script
Bug tracking tools VSTF, Bugzilla, HP Quality Center, ALM, Clear Quest,JIRA
Testing tools Quick Test Pro (QTP) and Load runner
Scheduler Tools SQL Server Agent,Autosys
Operating systems Windows 2000/NT/XP/Vista/7/8,Linux
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
University, Hyderabad, India
Certifications:
MS 070-441(Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
MS 070-442(Designing and Optimizing the Data Access by using Microsoft SQL Server 2005)
MS 070-431(Microsoft SQL Server 2005-Implementation and Maintenance)
Professional Summary:
Current Company Name : SMART IMS, INC (USA)
Duration : Jan 18th 2016 – Till Date
Previous Company Name : TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (Hyderabad & USA)
Duration : June 30th 2008 – Jan 14th 2016
Previous Company Name : Prime KI Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd (formerly Knowledge
InfoTech Pvt. Ltd) (CMMI Level 3)
Duration : Sep16’ 2004 – June 27th 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Covance, Princeton, NJ Jan 2016 – Till Date
Position: ETL Test Lead
Project Description: Creating the Simplicity System by moving the data from different
sources to Staging and from staging to standard and then need to move data to CTMS and
CBA System.
Responsibilities:
 Tested incremental iterative application releases using an Agile process
 As a Lead work with appropriate business and technology leads to determine the
acceptable range for test results and performance
 Developed Project test plan, test scenarios, and test conditions based on Mapping
Document and technical specification documents
 As a QA lead, representing the QA team in project team meetings and coordinated with
test team for test deliverables.
 Conducted peer test case reviews meeting based on the project team requirement
 Involved testing in ETL (Extraction transformation and Loading) Process and BI reports.
 Verified data flow between Lilly Shared folder path to Staging, Staging to Standard,
Standard to CTMS and CBA Systems
 Validated Complex mappings in Informatica to load the data from various sources using
different transformations like Union, Source Qualifier, Look up (connected and
unconnected), Expression, Aggregate, Update Strategy, Sequence Generator, Joiner,
Filter, XML Source Qualifier, Rank and Router transformations.
 Validated Complex mappings in SAP BODs 4.1 to load the data from various sources
using different transformations like Query, Table Comparison, Map Operation, Case,
Merge, Key Generation, and Lookup & SQL Functions.
 Wrote complex SQL queries using Case Logic, Except, Sub Queries, Inline Views, Joins
and Union in SQL Server.
 Validating the informatica workflows and Session hierarchies
 Extensively tested ETL part, using SQL queries for consistency and errors while
extracting / transforming / loading the data
 Validated the data at each transformation. From source table to staging tables and then
finally to destination tables
 Developed SQL queries to validate data in ODS, Data warehouse and Data Marts
 Tested the functionality by writing SQL queries
 Worked extensively with the SCD dimensions in order to maintain the historical data,
identify the flags for exception and history load
 Experienced in Data Analysis, Identification of dimensions, Facts, Measures and
Hierarchies.
 Written several complex SQL queries & PL/SQL stored procedures for validating Reports
 Experienced in developing Ad-hoc interfaces enabling end-users to generate their own
reports.
 Involved in extensive DATA validation by writing several complex SQL queries and
Involved in back-end testing and worked with data quality issues.
 Perform migration and testing of static data and transaction data from one core system
to another.
 Perform data migration audit, reconciliation and exception reporting.
 Assisted the users with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and logged defects using JIRA
 As lead generating defect reports from JIRA and making available for defect review
meetings
 Worked on Stored Procedures, Triggers and Functions, as part of data base testing.
 Verified the Target table inserts and updates that occurs based on different conditions
mention in the mapping specification document
 Validated Informatica nightly batch process according to schedule process
 Performed event validations in event handling process, also verified error email
notifications.
 Build and maintain traceability matrix within Quality Center test management tool.
 As test Lead facilitated meetings for test case development and data identification, test
case execution, defect triage and attend Stakeholder level status meetings.
 Worked with offshore teams and coordinated Summarize test results in formal test
analysis reports according to the Documentation standards.
 Communicate test results / issues to Project Manager and team in the appropriate level
of detail and also reconcile test results from different tests and different groups
Environment: Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2008, SAP BODs 4.1, Informatica 9.5.1 ,TIBCO,
TOAD, JIRA, Flat files, XML files, Windows, UNIX, MICROSTRATEGY 9.0
Price Water House Coopers (PwC), Tampa, FL Feb 2013 – Dec 2015
Position: ETL Test Lead
Project Description: The scope of the project is to Creating Enterprise data warehouse for
SALT Systems and Data Marts (ARS, RPM, and 990 Organizer)
Responsibilities:
 Tested incremental iterative application releases using an Agile process
 As a Lead work with appropriate business and technology leads to determine the
acceptable range for test results and performance
 Developed Project test plan, test scenarios, and test conditions based on Mapping
Document and technical specification documents
 As a QA lead, representing the QA team in project team meetings and coordinated with
test team for test deliverables.
 Conducted peer test case reviews meeting based on the project team requirement
 Created test cases and SQL Script for validating the landing, Relational, Dimensional and
Fact tables
 Involved testing in ETL (Extraction transformation and Loading) Process and BI reports.
 Verified data flow between ODS to Staging, Staging to EDW, EDW to Data Marts.
 Validated Complex mappings in SSIS to load the data from various sources using
different transformations like Union All, Lookup, Conditional Split, Aggregate, Data
Conversion, OLE DB Command, Merge Join, SCD
 Validated Complex mappings in Informatica to load the data from various sources using
different transformations like Union, Source Qualifier, Look up (connected and
unconnected), Expression, Aggregate, Update Strategy, Sequence Generator, Joiner,
Filter, XML Source Qualifier, Rank and Router transformations.
 Wrote complex SQL queries using Case Logic, Except, Sub Queries, Inline Views, Joins
and Union in SQL Server.
 Validating the informatica workflows and Session hierarchies
 Extensively tested ETL part, using SQL queries for consistency and errors while
extracting / transforming / loading the data
 Validated the data at each transformation. From source table to staging tables and then
finally to destination tables
 Developed SQL queries to validate data in ODS, Data warehouse and Data Marts
 Validated SQL server integration service (SSIS) ETL process by writing complex queries
based on the technical specification document also tested reports from Reporting service
(SSRS).
 Tested the functionality by writing SQL queries and match it against the Dimensions and
fact tables
 Worked extensively with the SCD dimensions in order to maintain the historical data,
identify the flags for exception and history load
 Performed Integration, System and Regression Testing. Assisted the users with User
Acceptance Testing (UAT) and logged defects using Quality Center.
 As lead generating defect reports form QC and making available for defect review
meetings
 Worked on Stored Procedures, Triggers and Functions, as part of data base testing.
 Verified the Target table inserts and updates that occurs based on different conditions
mention in the mapping specification document
 Validation SSIS/Informatica nightly batch process according to schedule process
 Performed event validations in event handling process, also verified error email
notifications.
 Build and maintain traceability matrix within Quality Center test management tool.
 Worked with offshore teams and coordinated Summarize test results in formal test
analysis reports according to the Documentation standards.
Environment: Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2008, Informatica 9.x,SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, TOAD,ALM
(Quality Center), Visual Studio 2010, Flat files, XML files, SQL Server Agent, Windows
Price Water House Coopers (PwC), Tampa, FL July 2011 – Jan 2013
Position: Sr. ETL Test Analyst
Project Description : This purpose of this project is to replace ACC with CTS (the UK's
Compliance Tracking System) but continue to use the US Reported Matters and Sanctions
applications, as CTS lacks the needed functionality required by the US firm for those
processes. New ETL processes will be created in order to move data from CTS to Sanctions
for late compliance or training completions, or from CVM to CTS for training course
completions. In addition, an ETL process will be created to move personnel data from the
Independence Oracle database to CTS.
Responsibilities:
 Performed detailed requirement analysis, developed and maintained requirements
traceability using in Test Management tool – Quality Center.
 Prepared Master Detailed ETL (Informatica) and BI Test Plan for the entire Project.
 Performed End-to-End testing for the entire ETL and Business Intelligence.
 Extensively involved with ETL Informatica Mappings.
 Analyzed raw points data to ensure the data will meet the business need.
 Verified the data extracted from source and target tables to validate Informatica ETL
process.
 Tested and validated the ETL mappings in accordance with the business rules.
 Focused on Data Quality issues / problems that include completeness, conformity,
consistency, accuracy, duplicates, and integrity.
 Extensively involved with backend testing by writing complex SQL queries.
 Worked closely with business analyst and development group during the requirement
phase and design phase to find out functional incompatibilities and software issues early
in the QA process.
 Involved in writing test cases and responsible for executing the test scripts.
 Interacted with Business Analyst and Technical team in providing clear solutions to
requirements.
 Mapping the requirements to test cases (Tractability metrics)
 Reviewed the Data mapping documents and the requirements to write Test Cases that would test
various scenarios
 Verified source systems, connectivity, tables, and fields, ensure data suitability mapped
as per the informatica mapping specifications.
 Validated Complex mappings in Informatica to load the data from various sources using
different transformations like Source Qualifier, Look up (connected and unconnected),
Expression, Aggregate, Sequence Generator, Joiner, Filter, XML Source Qualifier
transformations.
 Ran Sessions to load the data from the source system using Informatica Workflow
Manager
 Validated Target Data Mart (providers, subscribers) by writing SQL against Business
rules.
 Tested ETL jobs used for creating the warehouse tables using Informat ica.
 Tested various UNIX Load Scripts and Informatica ETL data Validation.
 Executed sessions and batches in Informatica and tracked the log file for failed sessions
 Validated Informatica transformation loading process by using SQL and PL/SQL
 Check the naming standards, data integrity and referential integrity. Prepared the test
data for incremental loads and Base loads.
 Involved in updating test status reports and working closely with developers in resolving
the issues
 Used Quality Center for Defect Tracking and reporting, updated the bug status and
discussed with developers to resolve the bugs.
 Extensively used SQL scripts to confirm the data transfer from source to target
 Tracked the Current and Historical records simultaneously by using Lookup and Update
Strategy transformation.
 Involved in Error Handling Strategy for trapping errors in Mapping, Date Validation, and
Data Type Mismatch.
 Retrieved test data from Oracle database using SQL Statements.
 Involved in extensive DATA validation by writing several complex SQL queries and
Involved in back-end testing and worked with data quality issues.
 Generated SQL queries to validate various reports, loads and extract processes
 Performed Backend Testing by writing SQL statements using Oracle Database and SQL
Navigator and Toad.
 Worked with UNIX commands extensively. Worked on the continuous improvement of QA
process by reviewing and evaluating existing practices with standard testing guidelines.
Environment: Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2005, Informatica Power Center 9.x, Cognos,
Quality Center, ,Flat files, XML files, UNIX, TOAD, Windows,Autosys
Price Water House Coopers (PwC), Tampa, FL Oct 2010 – June 2011
Position: Sr. ETL Test Analyst
Project Description : The scope of the project is to ENHANCE the existing Systems, which
are used by the entire organization.
Responsibilities:
 Established the business analysis methodology using Iterative model of SDLC.
 Facilitate System, Regression and User Acceptance Testing.
 Created and executed detail function test scripts and Test cases based on the business
requirements.
 Incremental testing of Enterprise Data Warehouse.
 Responsible for Data Mapping testing by writing SQL Queries.
 Validating fields present in the reports are as agreed in specifications.
 Arranged meetings with business customers in better understanding the reports by using
business naming conventions.
 Involved in validating the aggregate table based on the rollup process documented in
data mapping.
 Wrote and executed detailed test cases including prerequisites, detailed instructions and
anticipated results
 Created multiple test scenarios based on business rules to create data driven testing
 Performed various types of testing, such as Black box, Functional, System and
Regression
 Determined testing scope and prioritized deliverables in different phases.
 Tested data warehouse components, data marts, testing of Dimension and Fact loads.
 Tested ETL process for both before data validation and after data validation process.
 Tested the messages published by ETL tool and data loaded into various databases.
 Extensively used ETL Informatica to load from operational system (Oracle database) and
flat files into the target data warehouse.
 Transformed data from various data sources like Oracle, flat files
 Work closely with Application Developer to adhere to the reports in timely manner. Any
delay more than One day is escalated to avoid delay in testing.
 Written SQL queries for checking the Data Transactions and Database Integrity in
Oracle.
 Environment: HP Quality Centre, Informatica 8.x, DB2, Oracle and SQL Server 2005,
UNIX, TOAD, Windows
Microsoft, Hyderabad, India Jan 2010 – Sep 2010
Position: ETL Test Analyst
Project Description : The vision of this project is to Re-Design and implement solutions to
replace existing SMSG India Sales Clock and SMSP India Scorecard application using data
warehouse, OLAP cube and Performance point Server from MS Sales.
Responsibilities:
 Identified the requirements and arranged peer reviews, walkthroughs and sign off
meetings.
 Involved in Gathering and Analyzing Business Requirements
 Designed detailed test plans, test case and executed test scripts and diagnose problems
in SSIS mappings based on Business Requirements.
 Gathered UI specifications and analyzed business process and established test
strategies.
 Performed SQL validation to verify the data extracts and record counts in the database
tables by writing complex SQL queries.
 Tested the ETL mappings from Source to Target.
 Tested the functionality by writing SQL queries and match it against the Dimensions and
fact tables
 Created Reports in Excel and PPS using Cube and validated the reports data against
business requirements.
 Logged issues in VSTF and tracked them to see whether the bug is fixed in the next
version.
 Communicated with Developers regarding technical issues.
 Used Remedy in trouble ticketing and moving projects from testing to pre-production
environments.
Environment: SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis
Services, Performance Point Server 2010,VSTF, MOSS 2007,Windows
Microsoft, Hyderabad, India July 2008 – Dec 2009
Position: ETL Test Analyst
Project Description : PA Intelligence is the official Business Intelligence portal and service
for BGE-Product Activation. We uncover business value from PA business systems and
processes by identifying, understanding and prioritizing the analytical needs of our business
customers. This is done by creating business process dimensional models, designs and
extracting data into coherent business context from source OLTP systems.
Responsibilities:
 Involved in Analyzing the Business Requirements
 Co-ordinated with Business analyst to understand and clarify the requirements
 Designed Test Cases and Executed
 Written complex SQL Queries to validate the data which is loaded from Source to Target
 Tested the functionality by writing SQL queries and match it against the Dimensions and
fact tables
 Created Reports in Excel using Cube and validated the reports data against business
requirements.
 Logged issues in VSTF and tracked them to see whether the bug is fixed
 Co-ordinated with development team for defect fixes and any clarification to the defect.
 Supported UAT users during User Acceptance Testing
 Performed Sanity testing in stage environment
Environment: SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting
Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Windows
Octagon Research, Hyderabad, India June 2007 – June 2008
Position: Test Analyst
Project Description : The main objective of the Viewpoint System is to manage electronic
submission projects and to gather metrics about processes managed through those
projects. Documents must be tracked in process, along with their assigned tasks. The
intended targets for Viewpoint are commercial Pharmaceutical Companies, as well as
internal Octagon.
Responsibilities:
 Installed the Citrix Server for Web Interface
 Attended the demos on the application through WebEx
 Understanding the business requirements of pharmaceutical companies when they
submit CTD to FDA for approval.
 Understand the Dossiers like NDA (New Drug Application), IND (Investigational New
Drug Application) etc.
 Understanding Use cases and mapping with requirements.
 Executing Test Scripts, check lists and submitting test results in the format of Octagon
standards.
 Identifying problems and resolves to ensure effective problem resolution.
 Extensively worked on the data validation, manipulation and updating the tables using
SQL Server
 Co-ordinated with offshore, onsite, and octagon team members to identify current
operating procedures and clarified test objectives.
 Adhering to schedules that impact project objectives as related to test activities and
deliverables.
 Preparing Timesheets on weekly basis
Environment: JAVA, EJB 2.0, Struts, JSP’s, Swings, Web Logic v8.1 SP2, Oracle9i/10g,
Windows
All Scripts, Hyderabad, India Oct 2006 – May 2007
Position: Test Analyst
Project Description : HealthMatics Electronic Health Record (EHR) streamlines patient
information management and enables practice-wide clinical workflow automation. It delivers
both clinical and financial benefits. It also manages orders, procedures, prescriptions, lab
results and other data that traditionally rely on many people for collation into the patient
chart.
Responsibilities:
 Analyzed the Existing VB application
 Developed the Test Scenarios
 Created Test Cases
 Executed Test Cases
 Performed functional, Usability and Regression tests.
 Developed and executed scripts using QTP for automation ( Internal Purpose not the
Client Request)
 Timely and efficiently entering, tracking, maintaining and updating the defect log in Test
Track Pro (TTP).
 Coordinated with Development team and Test Lead
 Prepared Timesheets and Status reports of Test Execution.
Environment: C#.net, SQL Server2000, QTP, Test Track Pro, Windows
Phoenix, Hyderabad, India Feb 2006 – Sep 2006
Position: Tester
Project Description : Phoenix deals with Innovative hair solutions. It helps in finding hair
replacement expertise, based on the availability. Also allow to schedule an appointment
with new expertise or with the aqua vent. The system is customized to choose a stylist
based on the client request and schedule an appointment with stylist on availability. Have
the Flexibility to tailor the center, stylist time. The client can choose the program or service
based on his requirement ,where user is allowed to make recursive appointments based on
the program duration the user choose and make the program recursive on his/her
convenience.
Responsibilities:
 Analyzed the Requirements
 Developed Test Cases according to Functional Requirements
 Executed Test Cases
 Performed System and regression testing
 Extensively worked on the data validation, manipulation and updating the tables using
SQL Server 2000
 Developed and executed scripts using QTP for automation
 Enhanced the QTP Scripts
 Timely and efficiently entering, tracking, maintaining and updating the defect log in Test
Track Pro (TTP)
 Coordinated with Development team for defect fixes
Environment: C#.net, SQL Server2000, QTP, Test Track Pro, Windows
I-trax, Hyderabad, India Dec 2004 – Jan 2006
Position: Tester
Project Description : I-trax Help release is a suite helps in performing all major health
care activities. It is Combination of 4 different projects sharing a single database. This suite
helps the doctors, nurses (care takers), members (users/ clients) and administrators work
together by sharing the information posted through various interfaces and stored in one,
highly normalized Database. This Help Release helps the members to keep track of their
health problems, Concerns, health habits, and daily life style that affect their health through
one of the four Interfaces, My Family MD Help (MFMD Help). The administrators can
administrate the Information and generate reports through an interface, I-trax Admin Tool.
Responsibilities:
 Analyzed the Requirements
 Developed test cases based on Requirements.
 Executed Test Cases
 Entering, and updating issues into the automated defect tracking tool, Test Track Pro
 Performed functional testing based on requirements/ change requests.
 Developed regression test scenarios.
 Used SQL queries for database testing
 Logged defects
 Retested the defects.
Environment: ASP, COM+, SQL Server2000, Test Track Pro, Windows

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    Pradeep Reddy Amanaganti Mobile:732-614-4467 Email Id: pradeep.amanaganti@gmail.com Summary: • Over 11 years of IT experience as a ETL Test Lead/Sr. QA Data Warehouse Analyst/QA Analyst/ Tester in ETL, BI, Data Migrations, Web based, Client/Server applications using Manual and Automated testing tools. • Expertise using Informatica, SAP BODs and SSIS ETL tools along with SSRS, SSAS, COGNOS, MICROSTRATEGY and Performance Point Server reporting tools. • Experience on Data warehousing concepts like OLAP, SCD modeling, ETL Process, Data Mart, Data Mining and Reporting. • Having Exposure on Teradata ETL tool • Having Exposure on Informatica Data Quality Tool • Having Exposure on Big Data Testing • Having good experience in Data Modeling and Dimensional Modeling • Experience as QA lead for a team of 10 and coordinated the team for test deliverables, risks and impacts on the project • Excellent testing experience in all phases and stages of Software Testing Life Cycle and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with good working knowledge of testing methodologies, disciplines, tasks, resources and scheduling. • Proficient in writing SQL scripts to validate ETL flow, Data Reconciliation, Initialization, and Change Data Capture, Delta Processing, Incremental process. • Extensive experience in developing complex SQL queries for data validation. Also tested Oracle PL/SQL programming and stored procedures with strong knowledge of RDBMS concepts • Experience in writing SQL Queries for different Databases such as Oracle, SQL server (T-SQL) • Good experience with different data sources, data staging, Data Cleansing, Data Scrubbing, data validation, data profiling and Data Migration based on the business and functional requirements. • Extensively worked on dimensions and Facts, Data cleansing and Data Staging of operational sources using ETL processes. • Experience in HealthCare, Life Sciences, Insurance, Financial and Tax Domains • Strong in developing Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers and packages utilizing PL/SQL. • Experience in testing Data Marts, Data Warehouse/ETL Applications developed in Informatica and SSIS using Oracle, SQL Server,DB2,Sybase • Experienced in developing informatica ETL mappings as part of agile team member and extensively using informatica repository manager, Designer Workflow Manager, and Workflow Monitor • Experience in Unix • Good experience in validating SQL Server integration services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS) and SSAS using T-SQL • Expert in working with fixed length, delimited flat files and also worked with large volume of data in the database/data warehouse.
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    • Very goodunderstanding of Data Warehousing concepts, Data Analysis, Data Warehouse Architecture and Designing • Experience in testing/validating the Source, Stage and Target (End-to-End) based on the test conditions derived from the business requirements. • Good understanding of Star Schema and Snow Flake Schema data models • Having good exposure on BI Apps and DAC scheduling. • Experience in testing Web Based, Client Server Applications. • Expertise in performing Black Box Testing, functional testing, Usability Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, System Integrating Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). • Extensively worked with all phases of testing deliverables including creation of Test Strategy, Test plans, RTM, Test case specifications, Test execution, Defect tracking, Resolution, Documenting and Reporting. • Expertise in analysis of Problem Severity and priority in Defects Reporting System using Test Management tools like Rational Clear Quest, Bugzilla, Quality Center and Application lifecycle management (ALM) and communicate toward the team to resolved it. • Experience working with offshore teams. Ability to work on multiple projects which are in various phases of the system development lifecycle • Able to work collaboratively with testers, developers and other team members in testing complex projects and in the overall enhancement of software product quality. Technical Skills: ETL Tools Informatica 9.5, SAP BODs 4.1, SSIS 2005/2008 Reporting tools SSRS, SSAS, Performance Point Server,COGNOS,Microstrategy Databases SQL Server 2005/2008 R2, Oracle 11g, DB2, Sybase, MS access Languages C, SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, HTML, Java Script, and VB Script Bug tracking tools VSTF, Bugzilla, HP Quality Center, ALM, Clear Quest,JIRA Testing tools Quick Test Pro (QTP) and Load runner Scheduler Tools SQL Server Agent,Autosys Operating systems Windows 2000/NT/XP/Vista/7/8,Linux Educational Qualifications: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India Certifications: MS 070-441(Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 MS 070-442(Designing and Optimizing the Data Access by using Microsoft SQL Server 2005) MS 070-431(Microsoft SQL Server 2005-Implementation and Maintenance)
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    Professional Summary: Current CompanyName : SMART IMS, INC (USA) Duration : Jan 18th 2016 – Till Date Previous Company Name : TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (Hyderabad & USA) Duration : June 30th 2008 – Jan 14th 2016 Previous Company Name : Prime KI Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd (formerly Knowledge InfoTech Pvt. Ltd) (CMMI Level 3) Duration : Sep16’ 2004 – June 27th 2008 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Covance, Princeton, NJ Jan 2016 – Till Date Position: ETL Test Lead Project Description: Creating the Simplicity System by moving the data from different sources to Staging and from staging to standard and then need to move data to CTMS and CBA System. Responsibilities:  Tested incremental iterative application releases using an Agile process  As a Lead work with appropriate business and technology leads to determine the acceptable range for test results and performance  Developed Project test plan, test scenarios, and test conditions based on Mapping Document and technical specification documents  As a QA lead, representing the QA team in project team meetings and coordinated with test team for test deliverables.  Conducted peer test case reviews meeting based on the project team requirement  Involved testing in ETL (Extraction transformation and Loading) Process and BI reports.  Verified data flow between Lilly Shared folder path to Staging, Staging to Standard, Standard to CTMS and CBA Systems  Validated Complex mappings in Informatica to load the data from various sources using different transformations like Union, Source Qualifier, Look up (connected and unconnected), Expression, Aggregate, Update Strategy, Sequence Generator, Joiner, Filter, XML Source Qualifier, Rank and Router transformations.  Validated Complex mappings in SAP BODs 4.1 to load the data from various sources using different transformations like Query, Table Comparison, Map Operation, Case, Merge, Key Generation, and Lookup & SQL Functions.
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     Wrote complexSQL queries using Case Logic, Except, Sub Queries, Inline Views, Joins and Union in SQL Server.  Validating the informatica workflows and Session hierarchies  Extensively tested ETL part, using SQL queries for consistency and errors while extracting / transforming / loading the data  Validated the data at each transformation. From source table to staging tables and then finally to destination tables  Developed SQL queries to validate data in ODS, Data warehouse and Data Marts  Tested the functionality by writing SQL queries  Worked extensively with the SCD dimensions in order to maintain the historical data, identify the flags for exception and history load  Experienced in Data Analysis, Identification of dimensions, Facts, Measures and Hierarchies.  Written several complex SQL queries & PL/SQL stored procedures for validating Reports  Experienced in developing Ad-hoc interfaces enabling end-users to generate their own reports.  Involved in extensive DATA validation by writing several complex SQL queries and Involved in back-end testing and worked with data quality issues.  Perform migration and testing of static data and transaction data from one core system to another.  Perform data migration audit, reconciliation and exception reporting.  Assisted the users with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and logged defects using JIRA  As lead generating defect reports from JIRA and making available for defect review meetings  Worked on Stored Procedures, Triggers and Functions, as part of data base testing.  Verified the Target table inserts and updates that occurs based on different conditions mention in the mapping specification document  Validated Informatica nightly batch process according to schedule process  Performed event validations in event handling process, also verified error email notifications.  Build and maintain traceability matrix within Quality Center test management tool.  As test Lead facilitated meetings for test case development and data identification, test case execution, defect triage and attend Stakeholder level status meetings.  Worked with offshore teams and coordinated Summarize test results in formal test analysis reports according to the Documentation standards.  Communicate test results / issues to Project Manager and team in the appropriate level of detail and also reconcile test results from different tests and different groups Environment: Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2008, SAP BODs 4.1, Informatica 9.5.1 ,TIBCO, TOAD, JIRA, Flat files, XML files, Windows, UNIX, MICROSTRATEGY 9.0 Price Water House Coopers (PwC), Tampa, FL Feb 2013 – Dec 2015 Position: ETL Test Lead Project Description: The scope of the project is to Creating Enterprise data warehouse for SALT Systems and Data Marts (ARS, RPM, and 990 Organizer) Responsibilities:  Tested incremental iterative application releases using an Agile process  As a Lead work with appropriate business and technology leads to determine the acceptable range for test results and performance
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     Developed Projecttest plan, test scenarios, and test conditions based on Mapping Document and technical specification documents  As a QA lead, representing the QA team in project team meetings and coordinated with test team for test deliverables.  Conducted peer test case reviews meeting based on the project team requirement  Created test cases and SQL Script for validating the landing, Relational, Dimensional and Fact tables  Involved testing in ETL (Extraction transformation and Loading) Process and BI reports.  Verified data flow between ODS to Staging, Staging to EDW, EDW to Data Marts.  Validated Complex mappings in SSIS to load the data from various sources using different transformations like Union All, Lookup, Conditional Split, Aggregate, Data Conversion, OLE DB Command, Merge Join, SCD  Validated Complex mappings in Informatica to load the data from various sources using different transformations like Union, Source Qualifier, Look up (connected and unconnected), Expression, Aggregate, Update Strategy, Sequence Generator, Joiner, Filter, XML Source Qualifier, Rank and Router transformations.  Wrote complex SQL queries using Case Logic, Except, Sub Queries, Inline Views, Joins and Union in SQL Server.  Validating the informatica workflows and Session hierarchies  Extensively tested ETL part, using SQL queries for consistency and errors while extracting / transforming / loading the data  Validated the data at each transformation. From source table to staging tables and then finally to destination tables  Developed SQL queries to validate data in ODS, Data warehouse and Data Marts  Validated SQL server integration service (SSIS) ETL process by writing complex queries based on the technical specification document also tested reports from Reporting service (SSRS).  Tested the functionality by writing SQL queries and match it against the Dimensions and fact tables  Worked extensively with the SCD dimensions in order to maintain the historical data, identify the flags for exception and history load  Performed Integration, System and Regression Testing. Assisted the users with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and logged defects using Quality Center.  As lead generating defect reports form QC and making available for defect review meetings  Worked on Stored Procedures, Triggers and Functions, as part of data base testing.  Verified the Target table inserts and updates that occurs based on different conditions mention in the mapping specification document  Validation SSIS/Informatica nightly batch process according to schedule process  Performed event validations in event handling process, also verified error email notifications.  Build and maintain traceability matrix within Quality Center test management tool.  Worked with offshore teams and coordinated Summarize test results in formal test analysis reports according to the Documentation standards. Environment: Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2008, Informatica 9.x,SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, TOAD,ALM (Quality Center), Visual Studio 2010, Flat files, XML files, SQL Server Agent, Windows Price Water House Coopers (PwC), Tampa, FL July 2011 – Jan 2013 Position: Sr. ETL Test Analyst
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    Project Description :This purpose of this project is to replace ACC with CTS (the UK's Compliance Tracking System) but continue to use the US Reported Matters and Sanctions applications, as CTS lacks the needed functionality required by the US firm for those processes. New ETL processes will be created in order to move data from CTS to Sanctions for late compliance or training completions, or from CVM to CTS for training course completions. In addition, an ETL process will be created to move personnel data from the Independence Oracle database to CTS. Responsibilities:  Performed detailed requirement analysis, developed and maintained requirements traceability using in Test Management tool – Quality Center.  Prepared Master Detailed ETL (Informatica) and BI Test Plan for the entire Project.  Performed End-to-End testing for the entire ETL and Business Intelligence.  Extensively involved with ETL Informatica Mappings.  Analyzed raw points data to ensure the data will meet the business need.  Verified the data extracted from source and target tables to validate Informatica ETL process.  Tested and validated the ETL mappings in accordance with the business rules.  Focused on Data Quality issues / problems that include completeness, conformity, consistency, accuracy, duplicates, and integrity.  Extensively involved with backend testing by writing complex SQL queries.  Worked closely with business analyst and development group during the requirement phase and design phase to find out functional incompatibilities and software issues early in the QA process.  Involved in writing test cases and responsible for executing the test scripts.  Interacted with Business Analyst and Technical team in providing clear solutions to requirements.  Mapping the requirements to test cases (Tractability metrics)  Reviewed the Data mapping documents and the requirements to write Test Cases that would test various scenarios  Verified source systems, connectivity, tables, and fields, ensure data suitability mapped as per the informatica mapping specifications.  Validated Complex mappings in Informatica to load the data from various sources using different transformations like Source Qualifier, Look up (connected and unconnected), Expression, Aggregate, Sequence Generator, Joiner, Filter, XML Source Qualifier transformations.  Ran Sessions to load the data from the source system using Informatica Workflow Manager  Validated Target Data Mart (providers, subscribers) by writing SQL against Business rules.  Tested ETL jobs used for creating the warehouse tables using Informat ica.  Tested various UNIX Load Scripts and Informatica ETL data Validation.  Executed sessions and batches in Informatica and tracked the log file for failed sessions  Validated Informatica transformation loading process by using SQL and PL/SQL  Check the naming standards, data integrity and referential integrity. Prepared the test data for incremental loads and Base loads.  Involved in updating test status reports and working closely with developers in resolving the issues  Used Quality Center for Defect Tracking and reporting, updated the bug status and discussed with developers to resolve the bugs.  Extensively used SQL scripts to confirm the data transfer from source to target
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     Tracked theCurrent and Historical records simultaneously by using Lookup and Update Strategy transformation.  Involved in Error Handling Strategy for trapping errors in Mapping, Date Validation, and Data Type Mismatch.  Retrieved test data from Oracle database using SQL Statements.  Involved in extensive DATA validation by writing several complex SQL queries and Involved in back-end testing and worked with data quality issues.  Generated SQL queries to validate various reports, loads and extract processes  Performed Backend Testing by writing SQL statements using Oracle Database and SQL Navigator and Toad.  Worked with UNIX commands extensively. Worked on the continuous improvement of QA process by reviewing and evaluating existing practices with standard testing guidelines. Environment: Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2005, Informatica Power Center 9.x, Cognos, Quality Center, ,Flat files, XML files, UNIX, TOAD, Windows,Autosys Price Water House Coopers (PwC), Tampa, FL Oct 2010 – June 2011 Position: Sr. ETL Test Analyst Project Description : The scope of the project is to ENHANCE the existing Systems, which are used by the entire organization. Responsibilities:  Established the business analysis methodology using Iterative model of SDLC.  Facilitate System, Regression and User Acceptance Testing.  Created and executed detail function test scripts and Test cases based on the business requirements.  Incremental testing of Enterprise Data Warehouse.  Responsible for Data Mapping testing by writing SQL Queries.  Validating fields present in the reports are as agreed in specifications.  Arranged meetings with business customers in better understanding the reports by using business naming conventions.  Involved in validating the aggregate table based on the rollup process documented in data mapping.  Wrote and executed detailed test cases including prerequisites, detailed instructions and anticipated results  Created multiple test scenarios based on business rules to create data driven testing  Performed various types of testing, such as Black box, Functional, System and Regression  Determined testing scope and prioritized deliverables in different phases.  Tested data warehouse components, data marts, testing of Dimension and Fact loads.  Tested ETL process for both before data validation and after data validation process.  Tested the messages published by ETL tool and data loaded into various databases.  Extensively used ETL Informatica to load from operational system (Oracle database) and flat files into the target data warehouse.  Transformed data from various data sources like Oracle, flat files  Work closely with Application Developer to adhere to the reports in timely manner. Any delay more than One day is escalated to avoid delay in testing.
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     Written SQLqueries for checking the Data Transactions and Database Integrity in Oracle.  Environment: HP Quality Centre, Informatica 8.x, DB2, Oracle and SQL Server 2005, UNIX, TOAD, Windows Microsoft, Hyderabad, India Jan 2010 – Sep 2010 Position: ETL Test Analyst Project Description : The vision of this project is to Re-Design and implement solutions to replace existing SMSG India Sales Clock and SMSP India Scorecard application using data warehouse, OLAP cube and Performance point Server from MS Sales. Responsibilities:  Identified the requirements and arranged peer reviews, walkthroughs and sign off meetings.  Involved in Gathering and Analyzing Business Requirements  Designed detailed test plans, test case and executed test scripts and diagnose problems in SSIS mappings based on Business Requirements.  Gathered UI specifications and analyzed business process and established test strategies.  Performed SQL validation to verify the data extracts and record counts in the database tables by writing complex SQL queries.  Tested the ETL mappings from Source to Target.  Tested the functionality by writing SQL queries and match it against the Dimensions and fact tables  Created Reports in Excel and PPS using Cube and validated the reports data against business requirements.  Logged issues in VSTF and tracked them to see whether the bug is fixed in the next version.  Communicated with Developers regarding technical issues.  Used Remedy in trouble ticketing and moving projects from testing to pre-production environments. Environment: SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Performance Point Server 2010,VSTF, MOSS 2007,Windows Microsoft, Hyderabad, India July 2008 – Dec 2009 Position: ETL Test Analyst Project Description : PA Intelligence is the official Business Intelligence portal and service for BGE-Product Activation. We uncover business value from PA business systems and processes by identifying, understanding and prioritizing the analytical needs of our business
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    customers. This isdone by creating business process dimensional models, designs and extracting data into coherent business context from source OLTP systems. Responsibilities:  Involved in Analyzing the Business Requirements  Co-ordinated with Business analyst to understand and clarify the requirements  Designed Test Cases and Executed  Written complex SQL Queries to validate the data which is loaded from Source to Target  Tested the functionality by writing SQL queries and match it against the Dimensions and fact tables  Created Reports in Excel using Cube and validated the reports data against business requirements.  Logged issues in VSTF and tracked them to see whether the bug is fixed  Co-ordinated with development team for defect fixes and any clarification to the defect.  Supported UAT users during User Acceptance Testing  Performed Sanity testing in stage environment Environment: SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Windows Octagon Research, Hyderabad, India June 2007 – June 2008 Position: Test Analyst Project Description : The main objective of the Viewpoint System is to manage electronic submission projects and to gather metrics about processes managed through those projects. Documents must be tracked in process, along with their assigned tasks. The intended targets for Viewpoint are commercial Pharmaceutical Companies, as well as internal Octagon. Responsibilities:  Installed the Citrix Server for Web Interface  Attended the demos on the application through WebEx  Understanding the business requirements of pharmaceutical companies when they submit CTD to FDA for approval.  Understand the Dossiers like NDA (New Drug Application), IND (Investigational New Drug Application) etc.  Understanding Use cases and mapping with requirements.  Executing Test Scripts, check lists and submitting test results in the format of Octagon standards.  Identifying problems and resolves to ensure effective problem resolution.  Extensively worked on the data validation, manipulation and updating the tables using SQL Server  Co-ordinated with offshore, onsite, and octagon team members to identify current operating procedures and clarified test objectives.  Adhering to schedules that impact project objectives as related to test activities and deliverables.  Preparing Timesheets on weekly basis
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    Environment: JAVA, EJB2.0, Struts, JSP’s, Swings, Web Logic v8.1 SP2, Oracle9i/10g, Windows All Scripts, Hyderabad, India Oct 2006 – May 2007 Position: Test Analyst Project Description : HealthMatics Electronic Health Record (EHR) streamlines patient information management and enables practice-wide clinical workflow automation. It delivers both clinical and financial benefits. It also manages orders, procedures, prescriptions, lab results and other data that traditionally rely on many people for collation into the patient chart. Responsibilities:  Analyzed the Existing VB application  Developed the Test Scenarios  Created Test Cases  Executed Test Cases  Performed functional, Usability and Regression tests.  Developed and executed scripts using QTP for automation ( Internal Purpose not the Client Request)  Timely and efficiently entering, tracking, maintaining and updating the defect log in Test Track Pro (TTP).  Coordinated with Development team and Test Lead  Prepared Timesheets and Status reports of Test Execution. Environment: C#.net, SQL Server2000, QTP, Test Track Pro, Windows Phoenix, Hyderabad, India Feb 2006 – Sep 2006 Position: Tester Project Description : Phoenix deals with Innovative hair solutions. It helps in finding hair replacement expertise, based on the availability. Also allow to schedule an appointment with new expertise or with the aqua vent. The system is customized to choose a stylist based on the client request and schedule an appointment with stylist on availability. Have the Flexibility to tailor the center, stylist time. The client can choose the program or service based on his requirement ,where user is allowed to make recursive appointments based on the program duration the user choose and make the program recursive on his/her convenience. Responsibilities:  Analyzed the Requirements  Developed Test Cases according to Functional Requirements  Executed Test Cases  Performed System and regression testing  Extensively worked on the data validation, manipulation and updating the tables using SQL Server 2000
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     Developed andexecuted scripts using QTP for automation  Enhanced the QTP Scripts  Timely and efficiently entering, tracking, maintaining and updating the defect log in Test Track Pro (TTP)  Coordinated with Development team for defect fixes Environment: C#.net, SQL Server2000, QTP, Test Track Pro, Windows I-trax, Hyderabad, India Dec 2004 – Jan 2006 Position: Tester Project Description : I-trax Help release is a suite helps in performing all major health care activities. It is Combination of 4 different projects sharing a single database. This suite helps the doctors, nurses (care takers), members (users/ clients) and administrators work together by sharing the information posted through various interfaces and stored in one, highly normalized Database. This Help Release helps the members to keep track of their health problems, Concerns, health habits, and daily life style that affect their health through one of the four Interfaces, My Family MD Help (MFMD Help). The administrators can administrate the Information and generate reports through an interface, I-trax Admin Tool. Responsibilities:  Analyzed the Requirements  Developed test cases based on Requirements.  Executed Test Cases  Entering, and updating issues into the automated defect tracking tool, Test Track Pro  Performed functional testing based on requirements/ change requests.  Developed regression test scenarios.  Used SQL queries for database testing  Logged defects  Retested the defects. Environment: ASP, COM+, SQL Server2000, Test Track Pro, Windows