SUMMARY

• Around 6 years of professional experience in Performance testing and Experience includes Requirement Analysis, SLA gathering, Automation and Quality Assurance of complex software projects in standalone client/server and web applications.
• Expertise in using testing tools like HP LoadRunner, Performance Center, Jmeter, Soap UI and WinRunner.
• Expertise on Web http/html, Web Services, Oracle NCA, Oracle Web 11i, Siebel - Web protocols and AJAX True Client protocols.
• Good in developing formal testing plans and implementing testing processes.
• Good understanding of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and QA Methodologies.
• Worked in dynamic environments and provided significant contributions to assure high quality results are achieved ahead of deadlines. Involved in all stages of SDLC requirement gathering, business specification, development, enhancement, quality assurance and testing.
• Extensive experience in LoadRunner and Performance Centre including Virtual User Generator, Controller, LoadRunner Agents, Result Analysis.
• Creating teh Scripts to meet load-testing requirements according to teh SLA (Service Level Agreement) agreed upon.
• Written LoadRunner Scripts, enhanced scripts with C functions, Parameterized, stored dynamic content in LoadRunner functions. Text checks were written, Created scenarios for Concurrent (Rendezvous) and Sequential users. Run time settings were configured for HTTP, iterations. Simulated Modem speeds to bring teh testing scenario to real world. CPU, Memory, ASP Requests, Network, Web connections and through put were monitored while running Baseline, Performance, Load, Stress and Soak testing.
• Analyzed teh test results (TPS, Hits/second, Transaction response time, CPU utilization etc) using LoadRunner Analysis, various monitoring tools and prepare Test Reports.
• Experience with Load balancers, Web servers, Database, Operating System, Network Software and Hardware.
• Identified Network Bottlenecks using Network Delay Time and TTFB. Worked on Shunra network virtualization tool.
• Oracle Database performance was monitored for Indexes, Sessions, Connections, poorly written SQL queries and deadlocks for each component of WSJ application.
• Analyzed AWR reports to identify DB side issue's like Long running queries, buffer issues and Queue issues.
• Extensive experience in using LoadRunner monitors such as IIS Monitor, Web Logic 8.1 Monitor.
• Measured Response times at sub transaction levels at web, App servers and database server levels by using Optimal Application expert. Highly concentrated on Transactions per sec during testing.
• Experience in monitoring servers using tools like SiteScope, Wily, TeamQuest and Tivoli Performance Viewer.
• Hands on experience with analysis of business, technical, and functional requirements and Developed.
• Good understanding of object oriented methodologies, software life cycle and software testing methods.
• Extensive experience in analyzing performance bottlenecks such as very high CPU usage, memory leaks.
• Experience in Preparing and publishing daily, weekly status report, and test closure reports.
• Able to work both in a team environment and independently under minimal supervision.
• Fast learner and takes initiative to search out process improvements.
• Extensive experience in functional testing, integration testing, regression testing, black box testing, white box testing, GUI testing, system testing, security testing, browser compatibility testing, cross browser compatibility testing.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

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

Languages: C, C++, VB Scripts, Shell Scripting

Databases: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MS-ACCESS, MySQL

Web Related: DHTML, XML, HTML

Testing Tools: LoadRunner, Jmeter, Win Runner, DynaTrace, SiteScope

Web / Application Servers: Apache, Tomcat, Web logic, Web Sphere, IIS

Methodologies: RUP, Agile, Performance Testing

Project Management /Analysis: MS Project, MS Visio, Clear Case, Clear Quest, Rational Requisite Pro and UML

Other: Performance Center, Wily Introscope, Quality Center, Sharepoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Wilmington, DL

Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Gathered teh requirements and develop a Test Plan, design scenario, execute test, create reports and Results.
• Preparation of Business Process Flow Documents for teh identified transactions.
• Developed all teh Vuser Scripts using teh LoadRunner 12.50 and 12.02 Vugen.
• Involved for setting up and executing of teh test cases, and capture data related to performance testing.
• Responsible for Performance testing, debugging, executing, analyzing complex applications using HP LoadRunner and ALM HP Performance Center.
• Creating and modifying tested externally on a global location.
• Execution of scripts in Controller and Performance Center.
• Used Rendezvous point, Start and End Transaction, Parameterization, Correlation features in Virtual User Generator of LoadRunner.
• Enhanced scripts by inserting Checkpoints to check if Virtual users are accessing teh correct page which they are supposed to be accessing.
• Supported application team in identifying teh bottlenecks on Apache Tomcat servers.
• Analyzed and reported Performance measurements on different user load scenarios.
• Coordination with teh application team to resolve teh application side issues while handling teh project.
• Performed performance stress/load tests and endurance tests on web based applications using LoadRunner.
• Developed Loadrunner Scripts in Web (HTTP/HTML) and Web Services protocols.
• Created different controller scenarios based on customer requirement by calculating scheduler options in Controller.
• Created Reports/Graphs using Load Runner analysis tools.
• Good experience in using APM tool DynaTrace, AppDynamics in monitoring business transaction across all tiers (web/app/DB) of teh applications. Adding DynaTrace headers to teh VuGen scripts to monitor response times closely.
• Analyzing teh results bases on benchmark and publishing teh Analysis Report at teh end of every performance Run.
• Closely working with performance management team in tuning teh identified performance bottle necks and Retesting teh application till these are either eliminated or minimized.

Environment: LoadRunner 12.50,12.02, Jmeter3.1, PerformanceCenter12.0, SoapUI, DynaTrace, AppDynamics, Web (http/html), java, UNIX, Web Services, SQL.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Gathered teh requirements and strategize a Test Plan, design scenario and execute test and reports and Results.
• Preparation of Business Process Flow Documents for teh identified transactions.
• Developed all teh Vuser Scripts using teh LoadRunner 12.0 Vugen.
• Involved for setting up and executing of teh test cases, and capture data related to performance testing.
• Developed scripts and scenarios for automated testing new and enhanced web based products using LoadRunner.
• Responsible Performance testing, debugging, executing, analyzing complex applications using HP LoadRunner and ALM HP Performance Center.
• Creating and modifying tested externally on a global location.
• Execution of scripts in Controller and Performance Center.
• Used Rendezvous point, Start and End Transaction, Parameterization, Correlation features inVirtual User Generator of LoadRunner.
• Enhanced script by inserting Checkpoints to check if Virtual users are accessing teh correct page which they are supposed to be accessing.
• Help application team identify bottlenecks on Apache Tomcat servers.
• Performance measurements on different user load scenarios.
• Coordination with teh application team to resolve teh application issues.
• Performed performance stress/load test on web and windows based applications using LoadRunner.
• Developed Loadrunner Scripts in PeopleSoft Enterprises, Web, Web Services and Citrix protocols.
• Created a scenario with certain amount of Vusers giving ramp up, ramp down and run time in teh controller of Performance center.
• Created Reports/Graphs using Load Runner analysis tools.
• Perform teh monitoring performance of teh application and database servers during teh test run using tools like AppDynamics and SiteScope.
• Good experience in using APM tool AppDynamics in monitoring business transaction across all tiers (web/app/DB) of teh applications.
• Analyzing teh results bases on benchmark and publishing teh Analysis Report at teh end of every performance Run.
• Closely working with performance management team in tuning teh identified performance bottle necks and Retesting teh application till these are either eliminated or minimized.

Environment: LoadRunner 12.0, Performance Center 12.0, SoapUI, DynaTrace, SiteScope, Perfmon, Windows 7, Web (http/html), SharePoint, UNIX, Web Services, SQL.

Confidential, Diamond Bar, CA

Performance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Prepared Test Script on teh basis of teh functional Requirement Document and Scenario from teh input from Architecture, Business Analyst and end User.
• Participate in discussions with teh business to understand requirements related to Siebel and other applications.
• Actively involved in review meetings.
• Executed teh Test Cases, Performed Functional, System, Regression, Ad hoc Testing.
• Reporting of bugs after executing test cases, Defect Analysis and Tracking.
• Performed regression testing after each modification of teh application.
• Analyzed System Requirements Specifications and developed appropriate Test Plans and Test cases.
• Involved in conducting Verification, Benchmark test, stress tests, Fail over and volume tests against teh application using LoadRunner/Performance Center.
• Developed Vuser scripts using Web (HTTP/HTML), Ajax (Click and Script), Web Services, Microsoft .Net, ODBC, Oracle NCA, PeopleSoft Enterprise protocols
• Documented requirements in teh test plan module of teh Quality Center.
• Involved in preparing Performance Test Workflow with QC.
• Worked on setting up teh Monitors (DynaTrace) as part of performance test executions.
• Extensively used DynaTrace monitoring tool to capture teh key server resources matrix and graphs.
• Responsible for carrying out Load testing during various phases of testing.
• Used Load Runner for stress testing teh web server and fine-tuning of different web components.
• Generated Vuser scripts and created Scenarios for Load and Performance Testing with different host systems using Load Runner.
• Analyzing teh application Garbage Collection logs from teh serverusing IBM GC Analyzer tool and AppDynamics.
• Analyzing teh task distribution diagram to calculate number of users, think time and pacing which reflects teh session behavior.
• Setting up of Rendezvous policies for handling simultaneous users.
• Tested teh Network, Transactions and issues related to Web Servers running on TCP/IP protocol using Load Runner.
• Created Reports/Graphs using Load Runner analysis tools.
• Coordinated and managed offshore activities and assisted teh offshore team in various business operations.

Environment: Siebel 8, LoadRunner 11.50, Performance Center 11.5, DynaTrace, SiteScope, Perfmon, Windows 7, Sharepoint, UNIX, Web (HTTP/HTML), Web Services, Quality Center 9.0, SQL.

Confidential

Performance Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with Business Analysts and Developers to gather Application Requirements and Business Processes in order to formulate teh test plan.
• Developed scripts using LoadRunner by recording/playback and as well as by writing custom functions.
• Involved in test environment build and designed Load (capacity) model on teh basis of current volume and projected percentage increase in volume.
• Developed VuGen test scripts in LoadRunner for Oracle forms and JSP pages using NCA and HTTP protocols.
• Used Virtual User Generator to generate VuGen Scripts for Web (Http/Html), .Net and Web Services protocol.
• Interacted directly with developers, project managers for teh development, execution and reporting of all testing efforts.
• Actively took ownership of defects and coordinate with different groups from initial finding of defects to final resolution.
• Analyzed Load Runner on-line graphs and reports to identify network/client delays, CPU /memory usage, I/O delays, database locking and other issues at server level.
• Responsible for Performance Tuning Java Application.
• Performed both automatic and manual correlation using teh options in LoadRunner.
• Analyzed system usage information such as task distribution diagram and load model to create TEMPeffective test scenarios.
• Configured Web/Application/Database server monitoring setup using LoadRunner Controller.
• Used IP spoofing to generate and associate different IP addresses to Virtual Users to emulate real-time scenarios for load balancing issues.
• Activating / configuring monitors and adding desired performance counters into teh Graphs.
• Performed SQL querying to validate teh data in teh back-end data base, and also to check teh data flow between different modules.
• Monitored teh CPU, memory, and network utilizations on teh UNIX server using Site Scope monitor.
• Analyzed results of Transactions Response time, Transaction under load, Transaction Summary by Vusers, Hit per Second and Throughput.
• Tested Custom Screens, Views and Applets in Siebel to suit teh business requirements.
• Responsible for complete functional and regression testing, teh Siebel application used to manage and maintain teh leasing data in teh company.
• Determined teh source of bottlenecks by correlating teh performance data with end-user loads and response times.

Environment: HP LoadRunner 11, HP QTP, Performance Center, JMeter, Sharepoint, Sitescope, C, VBScript, TSL, XML, HTML, MS Office, SQL, PL/SQL, WSDL, VTS, SOA, Crystal Reports, Web (HTTP/HTML), Web Services, XML Marker, Web Sphere(WAS), IBM HTTP Server(IHS), Unix and Windows.

Confidential

Performance Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Closely worked with teh Business Involved in writing Test Plans for teh Functional testing and Performance testing.
• Involved in weekly meetings to update teh process flow charts.
• Performed Installation Test by deploying teh Application on teh Application Servers built.
• Developed all teh Vuser Scripts using teh LoadRunner 7.0 Vugen.
• Involved in running teh Scenarios for teh generated Vuser Scripts in LoadRunner 7.0 Controller.
• Analyzed teh Performance bottlenecks using LoadRunner 7.0 Analysis.
• System testing consists of three different strategies: individual test cases, integrated, regression and performance evaluation stages.
• Created teh Automated test scripts using WinRunner for testing teh compatibility of teh application with different platforms.
• Involved in Functional, System, Integration, Performance, Load, Stress and Regression testing during various phases of teh development using WinRunner, LoadRunner and Test Director.
• Executed Load scenarios with different Load options to check teh impact of teh application on teh network & servers.
• Involved in monitoring test execution and system resource monitoring of different host machines.
• Executed SQL queries to check teh data table updates after test execution.
• Executed teh test scripts and saved teh results in TestDirector.
• Created teh test data for interpreting positive /Negative results during functional testing.
• Used teh TestDirector as bug-tracking tool to centralize teh bugs and to follow up teh bug status.
• Involved in Regression testing after each build release of teh application.
• Involved in executing teh Performance, Load and Stress Tests, Analyzing teh reports and documentation of test results.

Environment: Windows 2000 Professional, Visual Studio .NET, Oracle 8i, Visual Basic .NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, XML, XSLT, HTML, JavaScript, Microsoft Visio 2000,HP LoadRunner, HP QTP, HP QC, HP PC 9.5, Microsoft Visual Source Safe.