SUMMARY:

• 8+ years of experience in Information Technology with emphasis onPerformanceEngineering, Performance testing and Quality Assurance specialization in HP LoadRunner, JMeter, QTP, HPPerformanceCenter and HP ALM, Sitescope, wily Introscope, App Dynamics and documentation.
• Sound knowledge on JMeter and Loadrunner components (Virtual user generator, Controller, Performance center, Result Analysis).
• Extensive experience with multiple protocols (Web HTTP, Web Services, Ajax TrueClient, SAP GUI protocols and SAP web Protocols).
• Analyzed the test results (TPS, Hits/second, Transaction response time, CPU utilization etc.) using Loadrunner Analysis, various monitoring tools and prepare Test Reports.
• Identifying performance issues using monitoring tools such as Wiley Introscope, app dynamics, OPTIER & PERFMON.
• Written LoadRunner Scripts, enhanced scripts with C functions, Parameterized, stored dynamic content in LoadRunner functions.
• Run time settings were configured for HTTP, iterations. Simulated Modem speeds to bring the testing scenario to real world.
• Excellent knowledge of JMeter.
• Proficiency inC# programmingwith development ofWindow Form Application.
• 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.
• Good knowledge on AWR Reports (Automatic Workload Repository).
• Experience with load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Silk Performer).
• Hands on experience with analysis of business, technical, and functional requirements and Developed, Executed & Tested the test plans, test cases and test strategies.
• Good understanding of object oriented methodologies, software life cycle and software testing methods.
• Developed automation test frameworks in HP Quick Test professional (QTP) using extensive descriptive programming in VB script.
• Expertise knowledge of Keyword Driven Framework, Data Driven Framework, Hybrid Framework in HP QTP.
• Monitored applications using DynaTrace to analyze and identify bottlenecks.
• Created Agent Groups and Agent Mapping to connect applications to DynaTrace for WebSphere, WebLogic, Message Broker, XEServer, and EIP Services.
• Big Data acquisition, design, and interrogation utilizing Splunk.
• Extensive experience in analyzing performance bottlenecks such as very high CPU usage, memory leaks.
• Performance tested the .Net applications using LoadRunner.
• Experience in mapping Java objects with DBMS using ORM solutions such as JPA, Hibernate
• Involved in developing the Test Plan Strategy and conducting Benchmark testing.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming Languages: C/C++, Java (core, Servlets, JSP),Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (VB .NET, C# .NET), COBOL,SQL,ASP

Operating Systems: Windows NT 4.0/XP/2000/ME/98/95, UNIX/LINUX, Sun Solaris, Mainframe

RDBMS: MSSQLServer, MS Access, Oracle, DB2

Web Technologies: HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP.NET

Test Scripting: WinRunnerTSL, LoadRunner,SQA Basic, VB Scripting

Testing Tools: Loadrunner,Quick Test Pro(QTP),WinRunner, Test Director, Track Record, Rational, Test Suite (Robot, Test Manager, Requisite Pro, Clear Quest, Clear Case,JMeter

Visual Modeling: Microsoft Visio, UML with Rational Rose 98/2000, Designer 2000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Grand Rapids MI

Performance Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Working as aPerformanceEngineer, involved in the design, integration testing, scheduling,, and offering support throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Work closely with the development team to discuss the testing aspects of the applications for the design of Test plans and for ensuring that the software components meet the highest quality standards withperformancetesting team.
• Create LoadRunner Vuser scripts by adding correlations, parameters, condition controls and checking/validation functions.
• Develop, review, integrate and execute test scripts using LoadRunner.
• Analyze scenarioperformancegraphs and reports in LoadRunner.
• Responsible for creating test reports on applications in different scenarios like average load test, spike test, endurance Test, volume test and peak load test
• Installed, configured and maintained HP ALMPerformanceCenter v12.20
• Performed in HP ALM PC to create projects and assign users and add hosts.
• Meet business objectives by maximizing theperformanceof web infrastructure executing high volume transactions and delivering response times.
• Actively participate in the daily project meetings and walkthroughs.
• Involved in preparation of estimation, capacity matrix,performancestrategy docs and conducted assessments and data modeling using excel.
• Use Sitescope to monitor server metrics and perform in - depth analysis to isolate points of failure in the application.
• Conduct result analysis and communicate technical issues with developers.
• Perform defect tracking, reporting and coordination with various groups from initial finding of defects to its final resolutions.

Environment: HP LoadRunner, Sitescope, Performance Center, Shell Scripts, HP ALM/Quality Center, JIRA, Shell, .Net, Java, JVM, HP RUM, QTP, Oracle, JMeter, SQL server, Windows, Web Sphere, SOA, Lotus Notes and UNIX

Confidential, Battle Creek MI

Performance Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting walk through and discussions on the requirements with the clients and business analysts.
• Understood and digested the business requirements and preparation of the Software Test Plan and Test Cases.
• Created a number of Load scripts for Data seeding purposes.
• Created the work load models based on the requirements.
• Designed and created a number of Loadrunner Scripts for Applications deployed on a variety of platforms including Java J2EE, .NET, Ajax and web service protocols etc.
• Involved in performing volume testing based on the production volumes and cycles.
• Involved in setting up and configuration of HPPerformancecenter.
• Responsible for execution of load tests using HPPerformancecenter.
• Responsible for creating the Load Distribution tables for various scripting modules involved.
• Responsible for coordinating the Batch processes alongside the onlineperformancetesting efforts.
• Responsible for creating the scenario mix and various runtime configurations for the individual scripts that are part of the mix.
• Involved inUnit Testingusing C#
• Extensive experience in C# programming for C# automation/Performance testing in Visual Studio Ultimate.
• Worked with the Architecture/Tech team inPerformancetuning exercises.
• Responsible for performing analysis of the load tests ran and presenting the same to the management.
• Experience working in an onsite offshore model.
• Generated load test reports and performed distribution of reports and publishing.
• Performed Extensive Correlation and Parameterization in a variety of environments including .NET, Oracle Web Logic etc. for the recorded scripts in order to handle varying and dynamic variables.
• Conducted various kinds of Benchmark testing, Baseline testing, Silo testing, volume testing, batch testing etc.
• Conducted endurance and batch volume testing of various applications.
• Used HTTP Watch for monitoring the HTTP and HTTPS related data like parameters, HTTP Status codes, redirections etc.
• Tracking of issues in HP Quality Center and reporting them to the stake holders.
• Ensuring test case delivery on schedule and regular/ timely updates on the project testing progress.
• Coordinating and cooperating with the team to enhance the efficiency & productivity.
• Good understanding of SOA requirements and SOA Architecture.
• Designed and executed SOA web services forperformancetesting.
• Created, maintained and updated test plans, test cases, test environment, and test ware through life cycle.
• Created and managed testing schedule and monitored completion of activities.
• Set up test environment and conducting execution as per approved test cases and procedures.
• Performed manual testing of various business scenarios for which Automation is not an option.

Environment: HP LoadRunner, Performance Center, C#, Sitescope, Oracle, MS SQL Server,WebLogic, Load Balancer, JAVA, HP ALM/ Quality Center, J2EE Diagnostic Tool, WebSphere, Windows.

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

Senior Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with Business Analysts and Developers to gather Application Requirements and Business Processes in order to formulate the test plan.
• Complied with the existing and established test processes and methodologies.
• Created LoadRunner scripts using a variety of protocols ranging from WEB (Http/Html), Mobile (http/html).
• Created Mobile Scripts and executed scripts with different types of network speed simulation.
• Created the LoadRunner scripts using the LoadRunner API in an effort to enhance the scripts and in corporate the business logic.
• Conducted a variety of tests including Baseline, Benchmark, Endurance, Stress and Volume Testing.
• Worked with HPPerformancecenter for scheduling and execution of Load Tests.
• Involved in setup and installation of LoadRunner and Generators across multiple Geographic locations.
• Generated Virtual users to ensure multiuser logging and multi session logging and analyzed the results.
• Analyzed the results and wrote write-ups using LoadRunner Analysis Graphs.
• Responsible for creating the workload Distribution tables for various scripting modules involved.
• Responsible for conducting Batch volume testing apart from online testing.
• Responsible for creating the scenario mix and various runtime configurations for the individual scripts that are part of the mix.
• Ensured connectivity betweenPerformancecenters, QC, Load Generators.
• Worked with DBAs team and submission and processing of data requests and migration activities to Load Environment.
• Published High level Load test report to business users & Technical report to technical team.
• Prepared test data for positive and negative testing used in data driven testing for testing the application dynamically.
• Responsible for Automation Scripts & library functions maintenance.
• Performed manual testing on critical functionalities of the application to verify the application is complete and stable.
• Accountable for writing Detail Test Plan by understanding business logic and user requirements.
• Maintained amicable relationships with developers and other stake holders in better triaging and narrowing down the bugs.

Environment: HP LoadRunner, Sitescope, JMeter, Performance Center, Shell Scripts, HP ALM/Quality Center, JIRA, Shell, .Net,Java, Neoload, JVM, HP RUM, BPM, Oracle, SQL server, Windows, Web Sphere, SOA, Lotus Notes and UNIX

Confidential, Boston, MA

Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Understandperformancerequirements and risk assessments to ensure test designs, scripts and data support testing of the requirements.
• Understand test plan and estimated resource requirements to support on-time delivery of test execution.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple groups to determine, gather and verifyperformancetest needs.
• Use HP Load Runner to design, develop and executeperformancetest conditions, scenarios, scripts, andperformancetest data through analysis of product specifications and software requirements.
• Administer deep-dive and methodicperformancedegradation diagnostics/troubleshooting and propose viable explanations.
• Execute tests and report results according to testing standards and procedures.
• Assist implementation of test environment requirements and tools.
• Ability toperformanceheap and thread analysis, database deadlock detection, understand and detect resource contentions.
• Perform automated load/performancetesting across multiple messaging protocols (including HTTP), focusing on overall applicationperformance- validating that application response and outputs accurately reflect business requirements.
• Identifiesperformancediagnostic and tuning activities. Configure and prepare properperformancemonitoring tools and metrics (Sitescope, Diagnostics).Collects and analyzes monitoring data in test and production to support root cause analysis. Defines capacity management work plans and resources.
• Record and communicate issues that may affect schedule, budget or quality in accordance with the project's issue management process. Communicate and escalate toperformancetest lead.
• Support defect resolution management in coordination withperformancetest lead,performancearchitect,performanceengineer and extended business and technical teams.
• Hands-on experience with performance test simulations, performance analysis, performance tuning, performance monitoring in an n-tier environment.
• Ensure that all testing results are maintained in an organized way and easily accessible (e.g., stored in a common, published location). Support test lead to ensure that results and understandable for the appropriate level of stakeholder (executive, management, technical).
• Ensure that the team follows the testing standards, guidelines, and testing methodology as specified in the testing approach.
• Review test and monitoring results to ensure that they meet the entry and exit criteria.
• Work with development team to analyze and resolve defects related toperformanceand capacity factors.

Environment: HP LoadRunner 12.02, Sitescope, C, C++,Performance Center, Jenkins, your kit, strong loop, Shell Scripts, HP ALM/Quality Center, CA Introscope, Web Sphere, Shell, .Net, Java, J2EE Diagnostic tool, JVM, Oracle, SQL server

Confidential, Worcester, MA

Performance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing the requirements documents for testability.
• Developing Master Test Plan, which includes entire Testing Plan, Testing Resources, Testing Strategy and testing of end-to-end scenarios.
• Designedperformancetest suites by creating Web (GUI/HTTP/HTML), PeopleSoft test scripts, workload scenarios, setting transactions. Extensively used VuGen to create Load Test Scripts.
• Correlated and Parameterized test scripts to capture Dynamic data and input various test data as per business requirements.
• Extensively used C programming language for incorporating business logic and error handling code in to the scripts.
• Assisted Application Developers and technicalsupport staff in identifying and resolving defects.
• Created LoadRunner scenarios and scheduled the Virtual Users to generate realistic load on the server using sLoadrunner (Load generator machine)
• Gathering the Test Input data. Test Input data includes Pre-condition, Test Input, Test Result, Test Regression data.
• Planning of Test Strategy on how to automate the testing. Selecting the Test Cases for Regression testing and automating the Test Cases using WinRunner.
• Creating GUI, Bitmap, Database and Synchronization verification points in WinRunner.
• Validated the integrity constraints on the database by creating Procedures and Functions.

Environment: Win NT, Hp-Unix, Oracle 8.i, DB2, Sybase, MS SQL Server, Info mix Web Logic 6.x, Quality Center,Performance Center, Quickest pro, and Loadrunner 7.8.