PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• 8+ years of experience as a Performance Tester for Web Http/Html and Client/Server applications.
• Experienced in working with HP Load Runner components such as Vu - Gen, Controller, Load Generators and Analysis.
• Experienced in creating test Plans, monitored defect trends and analysis.
• Enhanced scripts using Parameterization, Correlation, Randomization, Checkpoint, Rendezvous point, etc.
• Expert in conducting Component Testing, Load Testing, Stress Testing, Volume Testing and Regression Testing using Load Runner.
• Experienced to perform load, stress, performance and response time testing by creating scenarios, parameterization, and synchronization of test data.
• Experienced in script generation using identified testing tool in a dedicated environment.
• Well versed in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), QA methodologies, Business and System Analysis and Quality Management.
• Fundamental knowledge of functional testing under manual and automation environment (Quick Test Pro, Quality Center/ALM and Test Director).
• Experience with a leading application performance management tool like DYNATRACE and AppDynamics.
• Good command in creating the Load Runner reports with Response time and Transactions per minute, Hits per sec, Throughput.
• Good Knowledge in Defect Reporting and Tracking.
• Experience in using JIRA to track bug or defect tracking that underlies the project.
• Involved in functionality coverage and follow-up.
• Working Knowledge of SQL Queries.
• Experienced in developing Test cases from Business Requirements in Microfocus ALM.
• Experience working with databases such as MS SQL Server, Oracle and MS- Access.
• Proficient with tools such as MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong Analytical and Problem Solving skills and a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and be flexible in a fast-pace environment.
• Provided support in all the phases of project design, development and deployment.
• Presenting issues to the development team with possible improvements and discovered issues/benchmarks.
• Communicated with development team to resolve defects as needed.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Performance Testing Tools: Load Runner, Dynatrace, Jira, Performance center, ALM, QTP

Operating Systems: Windows 10,8,7

Protocols: Web (HTTP/HTML), Web Services, Click and Script

Programming Languages: C/C++, Visual Basic Studio, Basic Java

Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE

Other Tools: MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Sr. Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Requirements gathered as per customer needs and documented by Banking Experts or Business Analyst.
• Worked on different applications modules such as transfers, mortgage etc
• Closely worked with Manager and Team lead in writing test plan document, planning, scheduling, developing and executing tests.
• Developed test case for Test plan based on functional specifications and design documents.
• Developed Test scripts using Load Runner by recording test cases, adding checkpoints, parameterization, correlation and also custom code as needed to enhance the scripts.
• Parameterized the fixed values in checkpoint statements, created data tables for the parameters and used functions for the parameters to read new data from the table upon each iteration - Performed Data-driven testing.
• Performed both Manual and Auto correlation (using Auto-Correlation Library) in LoadRunner VUGEN.
• Developing scenarios for performance test.
• Analyzing results of Transactions Response time, Transaction under load, Hits per Second and Throughput. Determined the source of bottlenecks by correlating the performance data with end-user loads and response times.
• Also involved in Vuser Setting for different scenarios and business processes in Performance center and analyzed graphs to find out the performance of the system.
• Through app monitoring tool like DYNATRACE helps developers to ensure the app work fast and reliable.
• Created defects in Application Lifecycle Management, assigned them to the responsible person and tracked them until they are fixed.
• Using JIRA to track bug or issue that underlies the project.
• Performed vigorous usability testing and contributed for the better user experience.
• Giving feedback to the development team with possible improvements and discovered issues/benchmarks.
• Wrote and executed the SQL Queries to test for the data validation.

Environment: Micro Focus Load Runner, Performance Center, Dynatrace, ALM,Jira, Windows 10, C, SQL

Confidential, St-Paul, MN

Performance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed test cases and test scripts.
• Conducted performance testing of the application using Load Runner.
• Planned and prepared test scripts according to requirements.
• Coordinated with internal teams to ensure that test environment, test data, codes, backend systems are available to support necessary test requirements.
• Parameterized the fixed values in checkpoint statements, created data tables for the parameters and used functions for the parameters to read new data from the table upon each iteration.
• Performed Load, Stress and Volume testing, scenario creation and execution.
• Measured Throughput, Hits per second, Response time, and Transaction time using Load Runner.
• Used Database and Text checkpoints for validations.
• Generated reports using Load Runner.
• Submitted test results, weekly status reports and test summaries to the team lead and project manager.
• Responsible for keeping up with the test schedule and interacting with software engineers to ensure clear communications on requirements and defect reports.
• Attended change requests meetings and made subsequent changes in the tests and scripts.
• Worked closely with developers and updated them with the load tests results.
• Participated in weekly status meetings, and conducted walkthroughs for team members, and documented the proceedings.

Environment: HP Interactive, Performance Center, Load Runner, Oracle, VC++, VBScript, .NET, HTML, Web Logic, XML and Windows

Confidential, Chevy Chase, MD

Performance Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked with testing team to develop performance test plans and test scripts.
• Assisted in project planning, scheduling and budgeting.
• Used Load Runner to record scripts and enhanced them using LR features such as Run-Time settings, parameters, correlations, randomization.
• Used C programming to enhance scripting with functions such as If/else, rand, etc.
• Performed Base Line test, Stability test, Stress test, Performance test and Regression test.
• Designed test scenarios, ran multiple number of vUsers, controlled each vUser along with monitoring system and network resources.
• Analyzed test results and reported to the development team for bug fixes.
• Generated test summary reports for management review.
• Communicated with business users and facilitated user acceptance testing.
• Provided knowledge transfer to the team and effort estimation for new functionality testing.
• Prioritized and monitored status reviews with client on a regular basis.
• Monitored defect trends and analysis.
• Used Quality Center for test planning, test designing, test analysis, test case execution and defect tracking.

Environment: HP Load Runner, Quick Test Pro (QTP), Quality Center, SQL, Test Director, Crystal Reports, UNIX and Windows

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Jr. Performance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Technical Responsibilities included planning, scripting, data setup, test execution and reporting.
• Designed the scripts using Load Runner VU-Gen.
• Directed the settings of scripts as per the requirements of individual project for several projects.
• Performed Baseline, Duration, Stress, Load and Regression tests.
• Designed test scenarios to test load for high volume transactions and business critical transactions using Controller.
• Generated test summary reports.
• Involved in analyzing the results and participated in performance results review meetings.
• Helped implement best practices and set higher coding standards for Performance Test Scripts.
• Helped project teams in recognizing possible bottlenecks and potential trouble spots.
• Analyzed root causes of performance issues and provided corrective measures.
• Provided management with analyzed test results and provided recommendation for performance improvements as needed.
• Analyzed the Load Runner reports to calculate Response time and Transactions per minute, Hits per sec, Throughput.
• Provided support in all the phases of project design, development and deployment.
• Communicated with development team to resolve defects as needed
• Collaboratively worked with Capacity Planning to obtain the performance expectations of performance scenarios to be executed and provided results to validate current forecast models.
• Performed testing for No load, Medium Load and Full Load and analyzed the system response.
• Introduced rendezvous points in the script for stressing the application for specific transactions
• Did baseline testing and Stress testing for the application to check the performance of the web logic server

Environment: Net, QTP, Test Director, Load Runner, Oracle, Test Track and Microsoft Office Suite