SUMMARY

• 8+ years of diversified experience asSenior Quality Assurance Analyst/Performance Engineer.
• Experience includes Requirement Analysis, Manual Testing,Automation, quality assurance of Client/Server and Web based applications.
• Extensive experience using automated tools like HPLoadRunner/Performance center, ALM and QTP.Proven self - starter and motivated team player with leadership abilities and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Agile Methodology.
• HPLoadRunner12.01Performance, Load and Stress TestingBaseline, Benchmark, Soak & Network testing.Performance Center
• Performance Analysis of Systems.Creating and maintaining Performance test environmentsDeveloping Performance Test Strategies, Test Plans & Test Scripts
• Executing and Validating TestsManaging Multiple ProjectsActivating / configuring monitors.Analyzing scenario performance, graphs and reports.
• UNIX EnvironmentIP Spoofing usingLoadRunnerIdentifying Performance Bottlenecks
• Parameterization and correlation of VUser Scripts.Testing of GUI and Web based applicationsConfiguring Run-time settings for Vugen and Controller

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, Windows XP, 2003, 2000, Vista, Windows NT and Linux

Languages: C, JAVA/J2EE, VB Scripts, XML, UNIX - Shell Scripting

Databases: Oracle 9i/10G, DB2, SQL Server, MS-ACCESS, MySQL,Rapid SQL

GUI: VB 6.0/5.0, JSP, Java Applets, ASP, HTML

Web Related: DHTML, XML, VBScript, JavaScript, Applets, JAVA, JDBC, Servlets and JSP

Testing Tools: Loadrunner, Performance Center/ALM, Web load, WinRunner, and Quick Test Pro, Jmeter, Rational Testing

Web / Application Servers: Apache 2.x, Tomcat 5.x, Weblogic 8.x,9.x, WebSphere 5.x, IIS6.x, 7.x, 7.5x Tuxedo

Other: Testing tools, SiteScope, Quality Center

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SeniorPerformance Engineer

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities:

• In charge on entire Performance Testing cycle for banking application projects on Loan Application, Underwriting, Approval, Check processing, Payment/Statement Generation, Online Payment Collections Portal.
• Customer Management application incorporating Customer Valuation Data, Income/Tangible Assets Data, Credit Score, Underwriter Module, Debt Profile for each customer.
• Collections Management System testing experience of customer debt, mortgages, credit cards, loans and overdrafts.
• Used Rational Test Manager to create test cases and establish the traceability.
• Build Performance Test strategies for functionally rich collections management system built for collection automation.
• Developed Vuser scripts usingLoadRunnerWeb (HTTP/HTML) and Web Services protocols based on the user workflows
• Created Vuser scripts that contain tasks performed by each Vuser, tasks performed by Vusers as a whole, and tasks measured as transactions.
• Parameterized large and complex test data to accurate depict production trends.
• Validated the scripts to make sure they have been executed correctly andmeets the scenario description.
• Used Rational Clear Quest for defect tracking.
• Coordinated creation of stress environments to conduct stress\load testing.
• Involved in project planning, coordination and implemented performance methodology.
• Conducted Load Test for multiple users usingLoadRunner/ALM.
• Performed UNIX based testing to check the logs in case of errors.
• Experience in logging and tracking defects using tools like JIRA.
• Enhanced Vuser scripts by introducing the timer blocks, by parameterizing user id's to run the script for multiple users
• Used Load Runner, to minimize testing cycles, optimize performance, and accelerate deployment.
• Involved in troubleshooting installation and configuration issues for application.
• Executed the Performance testing and Throughput Testing UsingLoadRunner.
• Used Quality Center for bug reporting and tracking.
• Analyzed various graphs including Database Resource graphs, Network Monitor graphs, User Graphs, Error Graphs, Transaction graphs, SiteScope, and Web Server Resource Graphs.
• Responsible for weekly status updates showing the progress of the automation testing effort and open issues to be resolved.

Environment:LoadRunner, Quick Test Pro, SoapUI, Quality Center, Jmeter, Performance Center, Sitescope, J2EE, ASP, JSP,, Oracle, .Net, UNIX. WebLogic

Performance Engineer

Confidential, Merrimack, NH

Responsibilities:

• Involved in writing detailed Performance Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Cases based on requirements.
• Involved in creating various Performance test scripts for testing the web-based applications using Load Runner 9.5 and 11.5 with HTTP/HTML and Web Services protocols.
• Interacted with the various project teams to find out the end user actions and scenarios.
• Debugged and enhanced the Load Runner Scripts using Vugen.
• Parameterized thescripts and enhanced large files according to the test cases.
• Uploaded Scripts and Created Scenarios for Load Tests, Longevity Tests and Stress Tests in controller.
• Added and monitored Web Logic, App server and Windows servers during performance testing by using SiteScope.
• Involved in the performance testing of a number of Apps Running on a variety of platforms ranging from legacy systems to Web (JAVA J2EE, Microsoft.NET).
• Performing the Load testing to test the behaviour of the DB Servers, Web Servers andApplication Servers.
• Analyzed the Windows Resource utilization viz. CPU and Memory impact on the application and server when there is a change in load and environment.
• Analyzed Average CPU usage, Response time, TPS and also analyzed Web Page Breakdown graphs to pin-point response time problems.
• Performed Base Line test for comparison with actual Load Test.
• Identified defects, assess root cause, and prepared detailed information for developers and business stakeholders
• Responsible for making defect status report and project status report every week.
• Identified performance bottlenecks and the Web, Middleware and databases, by configuring Site scope monitor on servers, and using detailed analysis.
• Conduct performance testing and coordinate monitoring as joined activity - DBA and application developers monitoring the server health.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed Performance Test Reports including the recommendations.

Environment:Load Runner, Site Scope, Quality Center, Java, .Net, Web logic, Web Services, XML Oracle, SQL.

SeniorPerformance Tester

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities:

• Defining performance goals and objectives based on the client requirements and inputs.
• Extensively worked in Web, Web Services, RTE, Click and Script, Oracle Protocols in Load Runner.
• Used C language to enhance Load Runner Scripts to handle exceptions
• Prepared Load TestReports by analyzing the results from Load Runner analysis
• Developing sub-divisions like system testing, Performance testing and Unit testing.
• Implemented Mercury'sLoadRunnerand developed and executedLoadRunnerTest Harness and Scenarios.
• Involved with Development leads in migrating the Applications, database migration, Domain Name change and Redirection of Domain Name
• Involved in the development of presentation modules for Account Management product in Rational Application Developer environment. The application is based on the MVC-II Architecture using Struts framework. Developed Action Forms, Action Classes, Form Beans, Used CSS for page styling
• LoadRunnerscripting (HTML & HTTPS) using transaction response time measurements to establish performance benchmarks of clusters of iPlanet and Oracle servers
• Designed and performed large-scale load volume end-to-end testing using very large data files
• Identified and pinpoint Performance Tuning issues that impacted the various servers, SSL & load balancer.
• Evaluated the Load Harness Tool (LHT) overXRE platform, which supports theRTMP and TCP/IP protocols.
• Developed the scripts and playback them using options in Load Harness Tool.
• Created scenarios for load, Endurance, Stress, Scalability and Capacity testing.
• While running the loadtest, monitor the system components usingNewrelic andsplunk tools.
• Involved in analyzing and summarizing the test results for complete Performance Test Report.
• UsedJIRA and Quality Center for bug reporting and tracking.

Environment:LoadRunner, LoadHarness, Quick Test Pro, SoapUI, Quality Center, Performance Center, Sitescope, J2EE, ASP, JSP,, Oracle, .Net, UNIX. WebLogic

Performance Tester

Confidential - Seattle, WA

Responsibilities:

• Involved in gathering business requirement, studying the application and collecting the information from developers, and business.
• Created Vuser scripts that contain tasks performed by each Vuser, tasks performed by Vusers as a whole, and tasks measured as transactions.
• Parameterized large and complex test data to accurate depict production trends.
• Validated the scripts to make sure they have been executed correctly and meets the scenario description.
• Coordinated creation of stress environments to conduct stress\load testing.
• Involved in project planning, coordination and implemented performance methodology.
• Conducted Load Test for multiple users usingLoadRunner.
• Developed Vuser scripts usingLoadRunnerWeb (HTTP/HTML) and Web Services protocols based on the user workflows
• Performed UNIX based testing to check the logs in case of errors.
• Enhanced Vuser scripts by introducing the timer blocks, by parameterizing user id's to run the script for multiple users
• Used Load Runner, to minimize testing cycles, optimize performance, and accelerate deployment.
• Used SoapUI and LoadUI to test web services with the necessary WSDL and analyzed XML files.
• Involved in troubleshooting installation and configuration issues for application.
• Executed the Performance testing and Throughput Testing UsingLoadRunner.
• UsedQuality Center for bug reporting and tracking.
• Analyzed various graphs including Database Resource graphs, Network Monitor graphs, User Graphs, Error Graphs, Transaction graphs, SiteScope, and Web Server Resource Graphs.
• Responsible for weekly status updates showing the progress of the automation testing effort and open issues to be resolved.

Environment:LoadRunner, Quick Test Pro, SoapUI, Quality Center, Jmeter, Performance Center, Sitescope, J2EE, ASP, JSP,, Oracle, .Net, UNIX. Web Logic

Performance/Loadrunner Analyst

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities:

• Defining performance goals and objectives based on the client requirements and inputs.
• Extensively worked in Web, Web Services, RTE, Click and Script, Oracle Protocols in Load Runner.
• Ensure the compatibility of all application platform components, configurations and their upgrade levels in production and make necessary changes to the lab environment to match production.
• Responsible for developing and executing performance and volume tests
• Develop test scenarios to properly load/stress the system in the lab environment and monitor/debug performance & stability problems.
• Partner with the Software development organization to analyze system components and performance to identify needed changes in the application design
• Involved in analyzing, interpreting and summarizing meaningful and relevant results in a complete Performance Test Report.
• Work closely with software developers and take an active role in ensuringthat the software components meet the highest quality standards.
• Used Virtual User Generator to generate VuGen Scripts for web protocol, Ensure that quality issues are appropriately identified, analyzed and documented.
• Met with developers to generate TestData.
• Managed the test defect tracking resolution and retested cycles and ensured the issues are properly tracked from discovery to closure.
• Wrote test plans, test scripts and scenarios for functional, Load, Stress, Performance and regression testing.
• Performed statistical analysis of test results to report on the quality of the software.
• Evaluated test results and maintained an issue tracking database to provide feedback to the development team.
• Strategized plan schedule and coordinated testing to meet delivery dates and commitments.

Environment: Windows NT, Citrix, QA Load, WinRunner,Loadrunner, SOAPUI, Quality Center, Performance Center, PeopleSoft Payables, J2ee, Jmeter, Oracle, DB, QTP, Site Scope, MS Office, MS Access, Sitescope, MS Vision, MSProject