SUMMARY:

• To seek a challenging and responsible job where I can prove my worth and skills through result oriented nature and commitment to the core, making use of variety of technical skills acquired from my services.
• I have around 8 years of experience in IT industry and working as a Senior Non Functional/Performance Engineer with expertise in different technical domains such as Logistics, Insurance and
• Strong knowledge of testing processes, testing tools, understands customer driven focus and independently managed own work with little oversight.
• Good understanding of Performance/NFREngineering concepts and terminology.
• Good understanding of each of the performance platforms to aid in data analysis and detailed test planning.
• Identified and analyzed different business scenarios and load distributions according to the test requirements & developed loadrunner test scripts independently.
• Enhanced the scripts by applying different techniques like Correlation, Parameterization, Rendezvous point, Recording Options&Run - time settings.
• Configured scenarios and set up the monitors to capture the performance of the Application servers, Web servers and Database servers using Load runner.
• Extensive experience in planning, analysis, design, testing and implementation to assure the quality of the product.
• Expertise in organizing the meetings, communicating test status/ test progress/ test escalation to upper management and driving out all the defects to resolution.
• Good understanding in Software Test Life Cycle (STLC) and Web Technologies.
• Monitored the network using Network Delay Monitors and analyzed test results - traced and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks (Disk Usage, CPU, Memory, Heap size, Garbage Collection, JDBC/EJB Throughput and Connection Timeout).
• Monitored online graphs like Transactions per Second (TPS), Average Transactions Response Time, Hits per Second, Errors per Second and Throughput at Client side and analyzed after the completion of test.
• Analyzed Heap behavior, throughputs and pauses in garbage collections as well as tracking down memory leaks while executing the longevity tests.
• Performed in-depth analysis to isolate root cause of the application failure.
• Proficient in Sanity testing, Load testing, Stress/Scalability testing, Stability/Spike testing, Endurance/Longevity testing, Functional testing, Mobile Performance testing, Resilience & Recoverability testing, Batch Performance testing, Latency testing, Destructive testing, Component testing, and Regression testing.
• Expertise in Requirement Gathering and Analysis, Test Data Harness, Documenting Test Strategy/Test Plans/Test Scope/Status Meetings/Evidence of Test/Test Summary Report, Test Tool Usage, Test Execution, Analyzing Test Results, and Defect Management.
• Developed test scripts, generated reports, created design framework and test scenarios to meet the business requirements.
• Proficient in Documentation.
• Good Communication, Team Work and Writing Skills.
• Proficient in Finding, Documenting and Reporting Defects.
• Ability to work with diversified teams including Offshore-Onsite teams.
• Proactive learner and a progressive worker.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Multiple - Windows OS, Redhat Linux, iOS and Android

Scripting Tools: HP Load Runner/Performance Center, Shell Script, Soap UI

Languages: C, Core Java

Other Tools: PG Admin, Toad, Perfecto, NetEM

Databases: IBM Mainframe, DB2, PostGres, MS Sql Server

Monitoring Tools: Wily Introscope, HP Diagnostics, HP Site Scope, JProfiler, DynaTrace, AppDynamics, DB Affinity, ITRS Geneos, Database monitoring, AWR reports, PerfMon, Nmon, Hyperic and IBM WebSphere

Traffic Snipper Tools: Fiddler, HTTP Watch, Http Fox, Wire Shark and Developer Tool

Test documentation and Defect Recording Tools: Testlink, Trac, Jira, MS Project Server, HP Quality Center, Bugzilla, IBM Lotus Notes, MS SharePoint, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Visio, MS Word and MS Outlook

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Cary - NC

Senior Nonfunctional/Performance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and reviewed of Business flow through requirements specifications.
• Analyzed and developed the automation scripts by using HP-Load runner.
• Created processing steps mapping with the Software requirements.
• Created a Non Functional/Performance test approach for test design, data, and execution.
• Created Work load model and identified feasibility for the testcases.
• Performed Sanity testing, Load testing, Stress/Scalability testing, Stability/Spike testing, Endurance/Longevity testing, Resilience/Recoverability testing, Component testing, and Regression testing.Documentation and Innovations/Improvements
• Documented Test Summary Report, Defect Report and Test Execution Report
• Participated in Project Kickoff Meetings, Technical Risk Assessment (TRAM), Test Plan reviews and Post mortem.
• Routed test plan, test schedule, test design docs, evidence of test and summary report documents for signoff.
• Reviewed and analyzed performance test analysis reports using various metrics (%disk, CPU Utilization, Throughput, %page breakdowns, Response Times, Network Monitors, Web Server Monitor Counters, System Performance Counters and Database Performance Counters).
• Validated and documented the test results.Schedule, Coordination and Communication
• Reviewed team’s daily & weekly status and track the deliverables.
• Analyzed Heap behavior, throughputs and pauses in garbage collections as well as tracking down memory leaks while executing the longevity tests.
• Identified Performance Bottlenecks and Performed in-depth analysis to isolate root cause of the application failure.
• Worked with project team(s) to create a detailed Non Functional/performance test plan and schedule.
• Documented and communicated Non Functional/ Performance test results to project team.
• Lead/Organized meetings to further analyze of the results and determine next steps for Performance testing and Performance tuning.
• Communicated daily status/progress to the Project Management.
• Drive out all Non Functional/Performance defects through resolution.

Test Environment/Tools: HP Proliant Servers (DL/BL), Redhat Linux, SAN, Mainframe, MQ servers, Oracle, BPM Platform, WAS8.5 Servers, HP Softwares, Performance Center/Loadrunner11.57/12.5, Geneos, App Dynamics, Jira, Quality Center, AppDynamics, DB Affinity, JProfiler, Splunk

Confidential, Bloomington - IL

Senior Performance/Nonfunctional Tester

Responsibilities:

• Established performance and non-functional Test scope, approach and plans.
• Partnered with Tech lead, tech engineering and development teams as necessary in establishing scope and approach for non-functional and performance testing.
• Created processes for non- functional Test design, data and execution.
• Scheduled, coordinated and managed successful completion of the non-functional and performance testing of all releases.
• Involved in discussions where Engagement Analyst is involved.(Early information gathering and understanding)
• Created Work load model and identified feasibility for the testcases.
• Worked with Test Architect to createan initial Performance Test Strategy.
• Conducted initial Performance Platform related data gathering and analysis.
• Documented and communicated final Performance results.
• Reviewed early performance test scope, results and provided feedback for additional scope or tests.
• Refined detailed early performance Test approach for each risk in Early Performance Testing scope.
• Lead/Organized meetings to further analyze results and determine next steps for Early Performance Testing and Tuning.
• Enabled performance and Non-Functional Test team with tooling and procedures for scripting.
• Provided requirements for Test environment to enable Non Functional Testing.
• Communicated status/progress to the Release Test coordinator and Release Test Lead.
• Reviewed and analyzed performance test analysis reports using various metrics (%disk, CPU Utilization, Throughput, %page breakdowns, Response Times, Network Monitors, Web Server Monitor Counters, System Performance Counters and Database Performance Counters).
• Analyzed Heap behavior, throughputs and pauses in garbage collections as well as tracking down memory leaks while executing the longevity tests.
• Identified Performance Bottlenecks and Performed in-depth analysis to isolate root cause of the application failure.
• Performed Sanity testing, Load testing, Stress/Scalability testing, Stability/Spike testing, Endurance/Longevity testing, Mobile Performance Testing. Batch Performance Testing, Resilience/Recoverability testing, Component testing, and Regression testing
• Ensured all assigned resources are fully utilized.
• Escalation point for non-functional and performance Test analysts.
• Actively participated in the daily defect meeting.
• Responsible for managing day to day project test activities.
• Provide support to other Test Analysts in terms ofNFR/Performance/product knowledge of the application.
• Ensured compliance of test processes are met.
• Provided direction on Performance andNFRtest execution.
• Managed Performance andNFRtest artifacts.
• Communicated daily status and escalated any issues to Performance/NFRtest manager.
• Partnered with Product Test Lead to transition test artifacts from project to services.

Test Environment/Tools:HP Proliant Servers (DL/BL), Redhat Linux, SAN, Mainframe, PostGres, HP Softwares, Performance/Loadrunner 11.57/12.01, Fiddler, HTTP Watch, TRAC, Testlink, HP Diags, Splunk, DynaTrace, Hyperic, HTTP Fox, Soap UI, Wire Shark, HP Site Scope, PerfMon and Shell Script

Confidential, Memphis - TN

Performance Tester

Responsibilities:

• Designed and reviewed of Business flow through requirements specifications.
• Analyzed and developed the automation scripts by using HP-Load runner.
• Created processing steps mapping with the Software requirements.
• Created a test approach/plan for performance test design, data, and execution.
• Created Work load model and identified feasibility for the testcases.
• Documented test summary report, defect report and test execution report
• Participated in Project Kickoff Meetings, Technical Risk Assessment (TRAM), Test Plan reviews and Post mortem.
• Routed test plan, test schedule, test design docs, evidence of test and summary report documents for signoff.
• Performed Sanity testing, Load testing, Stress/Scalability testing, Stability/Spike testing, Endurance/Longevity testing, Latency testing, Batch Performance testing, Destructive testing, Component testing, and Regression testing
• Scheduled meeting with the project team members to gather requirements and workflows.
• Analyzed Heap behavior, throughputs and pauses in garbage collections as well as tracking down memory leaks while executing the longevity tests.
• Identified Performance Bottlenecks and Performed in-depth analysis to isolate root cause of the application failure.
• Scheduled, coordinated and managed successful completion of the performance testing for the release.
• Worked with project team(s) to create a detailed performance test plan and schedule.
• Documented and communicated performance test results to project team.
• Communicated status/progress to the various Project Management.
• Drive out all Performance defects through resolution.
• Facilitated team status/checkpoint meetings as necessary.

Test Environment/Tools:HP Proliant Servers (DL/BL), Sun Sparc Servers, RHEL5.4, Solaris, SAN, Mainframe, MQ servers, HP Softwares, Loadrunner9.1/11, HP Site Scope, NetEM, Shell Script, Quality Center, Wily Introscope

Confidential

Test Analyst

Environment: Java, Windows, DB2 Database, Apache Tomcat, JAVA/J2EE and SQL.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing software, finding and reporting the issues.
• Scheduled meeting with the development team members to gather more information.
• Developed test plan, area log, test condition, test data and test case documents.
• Executed sanity testing, functional testing, boundary value analysis testing, web services testing and regression testing.
• Analyzed and reviewed the results with development and other project team members.
• Co-ordinated with project team and environment team for resolving application/ environment issues.
• Communicated status/progress to the various project management.
• Documented and communicated test results to the project team.
• Documented test summary report, defect report and test execution report.