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Parul Mekvan

Vadodara

Summary

With over 2 years of freelance experience,3+ years as an Office Coordinator, and3+ years as a Front Office Assistant, I bring7+ years of expertise in Quality Assurance across various software products and services. My experience includes testing complex client-server, web-based, desktop, and native mobile applications, as well as connected devices, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth devices, and cameras.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer

Freelancer - Canada Visa
01.2020 - Current
  • Make applications for students in different Canadian Colleges and Universities based on their selections
  • Apply for student's Canada visa once Canadian College or University applications are accepted
  • Help out students with their other necessary documentations like SOP, other visa forms and correspondents with University or College regarding their admission and visa filing

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Branch Metrics, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Quality assurance testing for Branch's deep linking features on various mobile platforms
  • Complete Quality Control for Branch Analytics
  • Quality Control for Branch mobile attribution
  • Testing and quality management for Branch Integration with other mobile development suits

Quality Analyst Engineer

Canvas Infotech Inc., USA
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Involved in developing detailed Test Plan and Testing Strategy for the entire application
  • Perform iPhone/ iPad testing and automated Mobile Simulator using Xcode
  • Worked in highly dynamic Agile environment and participated in Scrum and Sprint meetings for task estimation, distribution, prioritization and communicated with other team members regarding defect reports of Jira and Confluence
  • Coordinated UAT on each release of the project with the help of other end user requirements

Mobile Applications Test Engineer

Vidcie Inc, USA
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Analyzed Business Requirements, Use Cases (using Agile SDLC process) and worked on automation and manual testing of the mobile applications
  • Developed Test Plan, System Test Cases and performed Functional testing to identify various critical points in the application
  • Performed Latency Test for video streaming and also done audio/ video sync testing
  • Developed scripts to perform functional tests, content retrieval to test database tables and data validation
  • Checked the network traffic testing with Wireshark Tool

Mobile Application Tester

ObjectNet Technologies Inc., USA
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Hands on experience with Vidcie SDK API testing with RESTFUL services
  • Tested location simulation testing with GPS and various networks
  • Utilized API testing and XML processing model to test end to end API scenarios

Mobile Application Tester

Looxcie Inc., USA
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Tested Desktop applications for Windows and Mac OS with company's own hardware and firmware
  • Created test scenarios, Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM), test cases, test scripts and performed Test Preparation Plan
  • Worked on highly secured Client/ Server and encrypted video streaming technology which involved encrypted Hubs, Camservers, Routers and cameras with Video over Wi-Fi technology which is owned by In-Q-Tel
  • Worked with specialized console application (TasorCon) for "Taser" for internal firmware upgrade on Axon downgrade and maintenance purpose
  • Participated in a daily bug triage meetings to discuss defects and testing process

University Intern

International Technological University, USA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Help Accounting staff with walk in students queries related to application fees, admission fees, semester fees
  • Help Admin staff to prepare students documentation like their admission, semester transfer, graduation, CPT, OPT letters
  • Help Call Center staff with Student information

Office Coordinator

Globe Detective Agency Ltd., India
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Handling investigation and security contract client list
  • Helping the Accounts department in preparing of vouchers, TDS work
  • Hands on experience with ISO audit preparation work and help with the documentation

Front Office Assistant

Crossword, India
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Direct sales with achievement of targets monthly and yearly basis
  • Handling walking customers, customer queries and taking orders of books/ gift items which are not found in the inventory stock
  • Taking orders from the suppliers
  • Taking care of the front display of the books along with weekly top10 books
  • Handling cash register when cashiers are on a break or on a holiday

Office Coordinator

Pragati Prayas Kendra, India
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Visit dedicated villages of Panchmahal on a weekly basis to bring awareness in women for saving bank accounts
  • Educate and empower women with human rights, conduct free courses to get them daily wages independently
  • Translate other NGO employees reports for submission in Trustee Meeting

Front Office Assistant

Lancy Engineers, India
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Handling from office walking customers as well as phone inquiries
  • Giving out, keeping orders of the suppliers through Manager's advice
  • Maintaining bank account records like check deposit, withdrawal

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

International Technological University
01.2010

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Navjivan Arts & Commerce College
Dahod, Gujarat
01.2000

Skills

  • Multi-tasking Experienced
  • Problem-solving Expert
  • Time Management Expert
  • Communication Expert
  • Organizational Skills Expert
  • Attention to Detail Expert
  • Quality assurance
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Freelancer

Freelancer - Canada Visa
01.2020 - Current

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Branch Metrics, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018

Quality Analyst Engineer

Canvas Infotech Inc., USA
01.2015 - 01.2016

Mobile Applications Test Engineer

Vidcie Inc, USA
01.2013 - 01.2015

Mobile Application Tester

ObjectNet Technologies Inc., USA
01.2012 - 01.2013

Mobile Application Tester

Looxcie Inc., USA
01.2010 - 01.2012

University Intern

International Technological University, USA
01.2008 - 01.2010

Office Coordinator

Globe Detective Agency Ltd., India
01.2007 - 01.2008

Front Office Assistant

Crossword, India
01.2005 - 01.2006

Office Coordinator

Pragati Prayas Kendra, India
01.2003 - 01.2005

Front Office Assistant

Lancy Engineers, India
01.2000 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Navjivan Arts & Commerce College

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

International Technological University
Parul Mekvan