SUMMARY

• Over 6 years of experience in information technology with emphasis on performance testing.
• Well versed with all the stages of Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Analyzing business requirements and developing Performance Strategy for benchmarking.
• System Analysis for Performance, Load, Stress and Endurance testing.
• Analysis and review of project elements involved in traceability including requirements, testing artifacts, end - user support documentation and training materials.
• Identifying and Preparing Test cases for Performance Business Critical Transactions.
• Creating, scheduling and monitoring Load runner Controller and monitors for different load tests including Manual and Goal oriented scenarios.
• Creating and analyzing graphs, generation of performance test summary reports.
• Analyzed the test results like TPS, Hits/Sec, Transaction response time, CPU utilization etc., by using LoadRunner analysis, Various monitoring tools and prepare test reports.
• Configured runtime settings for action / think time.
• Proficient in putting loops into the load runner scripts to run scripts for multiple iterations.
• Experience with Unit, Functional, Performance, Stress/Volume, Regression, User acceptance and Integration/System Testing.
• Knowledge on performance tuning activities.
• Created performance scenarios and scripts for doing multiple iterations.
• Experience in testing both Web Based and Client/Server applications .
• Experience in analyzing Business and Development Specifications, Use Cases, and Detail Design to develop test requirements, procedures and test cases
• Proficient in using C for correlation and parameterizing of Vuser scripts to handle dynamic data values.
• Developed and managed test data and the test environment; as well as document and track problem reports.
• Good working knowledge of Bug Reporting Tools Test Director, Bugzilla.
• Experience in managing the testing schedule, communicating testing progress, deliverables tracking and reporting.
• Innovative problem solver with an inclination to adapt to new systems and processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and as well as an individual.
• Proactive team player with a positive attitude combined with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with monitoring tools like sitescope, wily, Dynatrace and Tivoli Performance viewer.
• Ability to work on tight schedules and on different projects concurrently.
• Coordinate with offshore team on developing test planning, scripts, scenarios, execution and result analysis.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows server2003/2008R2, UNIX, Windows XP,2003,2000,Vista, Windows NT and Linux

Languages: C, C++, JAVA/J2EE, SQL, HTML

Databases: MySql, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server

Testing Tools: LoadRunner, Performance center, ALM performance center, Confidential Quality Center, QTP, WinRunner

Web / Application Servers: Apache, Tomcat, Weblogic, WebSphere, IIS

Methodologies: RUP, Agile and waterfall

Monitoring Tools: Siteescope, Wily, Dynatrace, Tivoli, Confidential diagnostic

Other: Testing tools, ClearQuest, SiteScope, Team Quest, Wily, Quality Center, JUnit, VMware

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, CO

Performance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Collected work flows, established test plans, outlined test environment, scenarios and test scripts.
• Analyzed the system requirements and developed test plans using technical specifications.
• Designed various processes and design documents based on the specifications defined by the Business
• Performed Correlation and Parameterization for the script, to ensure the script runs successfully during replay.
• Performed Load, Stress, scalability and performance test using Load Runner 11.0.
• Developing and Maintaining Test Scripts, analyzing bugs and interacting with development team members in fixing the defects.
• Performed the back-end test connecting the database MySql.
• Monitored Test through performance center and Controller.
• Monitored database for sessions, connection pool and memory issues.
• Recorded and enhanced Vuser Scripts by inserting Transaction points, Rendezvous points into Vuser Script in Loadrunner11.0.
• Involved in systems monitoring, OS Metrics, Site scope, Diagnostics/Profilers.
• Used Web Reg Find function to search for the text to see if the desired pages are returned during replay in Virtual User Generator.
• Used LoadRunner Controller to create and execute Scenarios for Vusers.
• Monitored the CPU, memory, and network utilizations on the Unix server using Site Scope monitors.
• I involved in Troubleshoot performance issues in custom code.
• Conducted QA reviews like Peer Review and Functional Review.

Confidential, OH

Performance Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Identified the test requirements based on business requirements and blueprints.
• Developed test scenarios and test procedures based on the test requirements.
• Participated in Preparing Test Plans.
• Performed website Load, Stress and Endurance testing using LoadRunner.
• Created Performance scenarios and VUgen scripts for identifying business transaction.
• Configured Run-time settings for VUgen and Controller and monitored VUser status
• Participated in various meetings and discussed Enhancement and Modification Request issues.
• Involved in documentation of maintenance and running of scripts for future enhancements.
• Generated graphs and studied them to monitor the software performance and network bottlenecks.
• Prepared Test Metrics for measurement by keeping a record of the number of test cases passed, failed and details of the failures
• Monitored database for sessions, connection pool and memory issues
• Documented errors and implemented their resolutions.
• Provide input to the Test Manager, Project Leaders and peers regarding testing and product quality
• Analyzed results of Transactions Response time, Transaction under load, Transaction Summary by VUsers, Hit per Second and Throughput.
• Determined the source of bottlenecks by correlating the performance data with end-user loads and response times.
• Executed performance and endurance testing of a project to compare Transaction Response Time for business critical transactions on different builds of web based applications.
• Utilized LoadRunner Controller to perform volume testing to verify the system load process.
• Used LoadRunner to check the source of Performance delay, Network or client delays, CPU performance, and Input and output delays.
• Developed performance test results report

Confidential, CT

Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Prepare project timeline and resources.
• Complete both high-level and detailed designs.
• Provide sizing guidance and verification for strategic efforts.
• Conduct vendor product evaluation/selection, and proof-of-concept testing.
• Gather business testing requirements.
• Setup load testing tool ( Confidential LoadRunner, Performance Center) infrastructure.
• Load testing tool (LoadRunner VUgen) scripting on multiple protocols.
• Prepare and generate test data for scripts and batch processes.
• Setup load testing scenarios.
• Execute and coordinate Performance Test.
• Generate and analyze Performance Test results.
• Provide performance tuning recommendations.
• Ensure solutions aligned with company standards and industry best practices.
• Recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate technical group (application, network, security, platform, storage teams) and business functional group activities.

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia

QA/Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Used Virtual User Generator to generate VUgen Scripts for web protocol, Ensure that quality issues are appropriately identified, analyzed, documented, tracked and resolved in Quality Center.
• Changed the user loads by monitoring the number of hits on different web pages on the website
• Change the runtime settings such as pacing, think time, Log settings, browser emulation and timeout settings in LoadRunner VUgen and the controller
• Used Scenario By Schedule in the controller to change the Ramp Up, Duration and Ramp Down settings
• Monitored the metrics such as response times, throughput and server resources such as Total Processor Time, Available Bytes and Process Bytes by using LoadRunner Monitors
• Scheduled Load Tests to run overnight due to unavailability of environment during the daytime
• Analyzed the Transaction Summary Report and graphs generated in a LoadRunner Analysis session
• Identified the load balancing issues on the servers
• Analyzed server resources such as Total Processor Time to look for performance bottlenecks.
• Analyzed the server resources such as Available Bytes and Process Bytes for Memory Leaks
• Reported the defects using Rational Clear Quest and smoke tested the application after the fix
• Performed capacity testing on the Enhancements by using the Schedule By Group in Controller
• Worked on .Net Diagnostics tool to uncover the layers, classes and methods responsible for slow response times of transactions
• Work closely with software developers and take an active role in ensuring that the software components meet the highest quality standards
• Writes and executes SQL queries in validating test results
• Used Virtual User Generator to generate VUgen Scripts for web protocol, Ensure that quality issues are appropriately identified, analyzed, documented, tracked and resolved in Quality Center.

Confidential

Sr.QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed system requirement specifications and developed Test scripts, Test Cases to cover overall QA System Testing
• Created Test Cases utilizing the use cases, business requirements, and technical requirements documents
• Engaged and worked with the business users to identify test coverage requirements, delivery timing and test prioritization
• Served as a coordinator to Test the application in all phases of testing cycles, monitored Test Cases execution and status
• Created virtual users in LoadRunner to perform Performance (Load/Stress) testing
• Coordinated and managed the Performance Testing using Load Runner identifying opportunities for Code Improvement
• Assisted in identifying test cases and resolving system functional and performance problems using QTP and Load Runner
• Effectively automated the test scripts in QTP
• Effectively updated the test scripts in QTP to match Business CR
• Executed SQL scripts database to validate data which flows to the end user with the actual data in the Database
• Parameterized and correlated the scripts and enhanced them according to the User Profile using Quick Test Pro
• Performed Database Testing, Keyword driven and Data driven testing in QTP created Checkpoints (text, table, standard image, database, bitmap) and Parameterization in QTP using Excel Sheets.
• Conducted system testing in the sys test environment to detect defects and ensure conformance with the requirements prior to code migration to UAT.
• Implemented proper error handling techniques for script failures
• Used to arrange meetings to discuss issues with developers and project managers. Worked very closely with developers to recreate defects found and also to verify the fixes.
• Initiated and participated in Conference Calls, Walk-through and Review Meetings and involved in supporting Production Releases

Confidential

QA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Interacted with the Business Analysts and Development team to gather the requirements from the Specifications documents and the design specifications.
• Designed test strategy and developed Test Plan, ensuring full documentation of the testing process based on the required standards.
• Wrote and executed several test cases depending on business requirement documents and functional specifications. Performed Back-end testing of the system using SQL queries.
• Performed Functional testing, GUI testing, Regression testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Performed data driven testing using Data table in QTP and verified that the application was working properly with different data.
• Created verification points like Bitmap checkpoints, Database checkpoints using QTP in the Automation scripts.
• Performance testing is done usingLoadRunnerby planning the load by analyzing Task distribution diagrams, Transaction Profile and User profile, creating virtual users and analyzing different reports.
• Created Custom Analysis Templates inLoadRunnerAnalysis Module and used Monitors to analyze test results; Perform Root Cause analysis and provide management with Performance Test metrics and reports.
• Involved in various meetings and maintained responsibility for the Defect Tracking Process.
• Used Mercury Quality Center defect tracking tool to report application defects and enhancement request and discussed with developers to resolve technical issues.