SUMMARY

• Over 8 years of experience on performance testing of client - server, web services and web-based applications with exposure to diverse business domains that include healthcare, banking, insurance, and telecom.
• Expert using LoadRunner, Visual Studio and Performance Center for performance engineering.
• Specific performance testing expertise includes load, baseline, component, regression, functionality and stress test using LoadRunner.
• Knowledge of C#, C, VB Script, HTTP, JavaScript, HTML and XML.
• Exposure of RDBMS and SQL Queries to perform data driven tests and involved in front-end and back-end testing.
• Strong knowledge of all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with concentration on implementation of various applications and performance testing.
• Experienced in defining testing methodologies, designing test plans and test cases, verifying and validating web-based applications and documentation based on standards for software development.
• Fundamental knowledge of functional testing under manual and automation environment (QuickTest Pro, Quality Center and Test Director)
• Expertise in developing and maintaining test scripts, analyzing bugs and interacting with development team in fixing the defects.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and Tealeaf for performance usage of the applications.
• Experienced using MS Project for scheduling and assigning resources for different projects.
• Exceptional ability to interact with system users, developers and required parties.
• Very good presentation and communication skills.
• An excellent team player, a self-motivated, a quick learner and determination to learn new technologies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Performance Testing Tools: LoadRunner (Versions 8.1 to 11.0), Performance Center/ALM, Visual Studio 2010/13/15, JMeter, SOAP UI, HTTP Watch, Fiddler 2,4

Functional Testing Tools: QuickTest Pro (QTP), Quality Center (QC), TFS, ALM, Visual Studio

RDBMS/ Database: MS SQL Server, MS Access and DB2

Languages: C#, C, VB Script, JAVA, XML/XSL, PL-SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, OSX and Unix

Workflow Tools: MS Office including MS Project and MS Visio

Monitoring Tools: SiteScope, Willy Introscope, Perfmon, SQL Profiler, Dynatrace, PRTG, JVM

Applications Servers: Web logic, Web Sphere, Jboss, Reports, Windows 2008 R2, 2012

Databases: Oracle 8i, SQL208, 2010 & MS Access, DB2

Protocols: Web (HTTP/HTML), Web service, SAP GUI, SAP Web, Ajax True Client

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, NYC, NY

Performance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Generated scripts in LoadRunner, which included parameterization of various user interface variables, social security numbers, and credit ratings.
• Responsible for requirement analysis, test planning, test execution, issue troubleshooting and reporting.
• Utilized checkpoints for texts and images in order to better insure each credit card user’s online banking experience.
• Run the script via the LoadRunner controller workbench to perform stress, volume and component testing.
• Tested and monitored the performance of web portal based on various LoadRunner operating systems, networks, middleware and firewall monitors.
• Used controller scenario for adding Vusers and monitored response time, ramp up and ramp down times.
• Involved in analyzing system Specifications, design, development and execution of test cases.
• Enhanced the scripts by adding checkpoints, functions in C Language, transactions, rendezvous points, and performed manual correlation to enhance recorded scripts.
• Involved with Installation and configure the software testing tools in the test environment.
• Performed Web testing, Unit testing and Performance testing using Visual Studio scripts.
• Recorded and customized the test script using Load Runner, Fiddler, QTP, Visual Studio, HTTP watch.
• Involved with coded test using C# in Visual Studio using different environments.
• Handled Complex page requests by handling the event validation and view state parameter for the .Net application.
• Collected performance test results metrics and did detailed analysis of the logs.
• Detected performance bottlenecks related to memory leaks in application server.
• Collaboratively worked with capacity planning team to obtain the performance expectations of performance scenarios to be executed, provided results to validate current forecast models, and for future infrastructure architecture planning.

Environment: LoadRunner 11.0, Visual Studio 13/15, Fiddler, QTP, QC, Performance Center, Window, COBOL, Microsoft Office, Web (HTML), C. C#, SQL Profiler, Welly Introscope, PRTG

Confidential, Silver Spring, MD

Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and analyzing design documents for performance testing of the application.
• Developing test cases and mapped test cases to requirements using RTM.
• Performing integration testing to test the functionality of the modules.
• Executing functional testing, regression testing and integration testing extensively.
• Creating scripts in VuGen and emulating the behavior of real users.
• Designing performance test scenarios using LoadRunner, running the tests and analyzing the results.
• Created and generated the background scripts using Jmeter during the system under test.
• Conducting load and reliability testing on website’s workflows to identify and reporting performance bottlenecks.
• Enhancing the script using parameterization, correlation and user defined functions.
• Performed web service test using SOAP UI test tool.
• Performing in-depth failure analysis against thousands of automated test executions.
• Using performance center for analyzing the performance of the application also followed up with the development team to verify bug fixes and updating bug status.
• Developing various scenarios and performing performance and volume tests using LoadRunner.

Environment: LoadRunner 11.0, SOAP UI, Jmeter, Visual Studio, Performance Center, C, VBScript, HTML, MS Office, Web, XML, Windows.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Involved for setting up and executing of the test cases, and capture data related to performance testing.
• Worked closely with the project team in planning coordination and implementing testing methodology.
• Gathered, consolidated requirements for generating performance goals and test plans.
• Designed scenarios for performance testing, generated scripts and handled correlation as well as parameterization using LoadRunner generator, executed scenarios using controller and analyzed the results using analyzer and performance center.
• Performed performance stress/load test on web based applications using LoadRunner.
• Responsible for designing of test plans, test procedures and test cases and execution of test cases
• Generated VuGen scripts, testing scenarios, ran the scripts and analyzed the results using LoadRunner.
• Enhanced script by inserting checkpoints to check if Vusers were accessing the correct page which they were supposed to be accessing.
• Created a scenario with certain amount of Vusers giving ramp up, ramp down and run time in the controller of LoadRunner.
• Analyzed the LoadRunner reports to calculate response time, transactions/minute, hits/sec and throughput.
• Met with managers, team leaders and developers on LoadRunner, scripting, stress and performance testing
• Used rendezvous point, start and end transaction, parameterization, correlation features in virtual generator of LoadRunner

Environment: LoadRunner 10, Performance Center, SQL Server, SQL, C, MS Office, HTTP/HTML, Web Services, XML, Windows.

Confidential, Northbrook, IL

Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Test plan walkthrough with the business analysts, quality analysts, developers, and project managers.
• Designed scenarios for performance testing, generating scripts and handling correlation as well as parameterization using LoadRunner VuGen, executed scenarios using LoadRunner controller and analyzed the results using LoadRunner analyzer.
• Created various checkpoints, synchronization point (local and global) to execute testing for constant or parameterized data table.
• Collected test metrics including tests run, test passed, tests failed, tests deferred and tests passed the first time.
• Created performance testing environment and installed all the necessary components of LoadRunner on all the remote machines.
• Performed regression testing of the entire application after all high severity defects were fixed to ensure that no new defects were introduced, and application is stable and robust.
• Attended daily defect review meetings (Joint Issues Management sessions) with developers, business analysts and project manager to clarify defects.
• Walked through load and performance report with clients for optimization and escalating issues when needed.
• Prepared detailed test reports and summary report highlighting the different load tests conducted and the performance achievements.

Environment: LoadRunner 9.10, C, SQL, SQL, XML, HTML, VB Script, MS Access, SQL Server, QTP, Windows.

Confidential, King of Prussia, PA

Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for the setup and execution of the test cases, and capture data related to a performance test
• Worked closely with the project team in planning coordination and implementing QA Methodology.
• Gathered, consolidated requirements for generating performance goals and test plans.
• Used Ramp Up/Ramp Down, Rendezvous point, Start and End Transaction, Parameterization, Correlation features of LoadRunner.
• Response time, Transactions per second are calculated by using LoadRunner.
• Wrote application specific functions using C language to add logic to load testing scripts
• Skilled at converting raw data into meaningful charts and graphs that show the pertinent results of the test in graphical context.
• Closely worked with development team and guided them in finding and fixing the performance defects
• Collaboratively worked with Capacity Planning to obtain the performance expectations of performance scenarios to be executed, provided results to validate current forecast models, and for future infrastructure architecture planning.
• Prepared detailed test reports and summary report highlighting the different load tests conducted and the performance achievements made from the engagement.

Environment: LoadRunner, MS Office, Java, Quality Centre, C Script, XML, and HTTP/HTML.

Confidential

QA Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated business requirement, performed gap analysis.
• Generated, and executed test script, analyzed test results, logged and tracked defects.
• Demonstrated proficiency with white & black box testing and script development skills.
• Performed integration, regression, and backend testing.
• Conducted reviews, generated test plan, traceability matrix and test assessment documents.
• Headed advanced reporting initiatives for multiple projects and year-end reporting for the QA organization.
• Drafted user guides and best practice documents for Quality Center and conducted training.
• Performed back end testing on SQL Server databases, developed reusable scripts.
• Developed and coordinated testing activities by collaborating with users and development team.
• Performed additional role as Administrator for order tracking, processing the order and updating product.

Environment: Quality Center, Manual Testing, PHP, Java, MS SQL Server, and UNIX.