SUMMARY:

• Experienced IT Professional with a track record developing and supporting multiple projects and teams.
• Proven ability to develop and execute test strategies that support business and functional requirements in the financial community.
• Managed and completed million - dollar software validation projects. Instrumental in understanding software architecture and design development and delivery to meet client and stake holder needs.
• Demonstrated problem solving, relationship building skills to work effectively with customers, vendors, staff, peers and Management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming Languages, Networking Protocol and Databases: C, C++, Java, J2EE, JSP, XML, DHTML, DOT NET, C#, ASP, HTTP, HTML, VB Script, Basic, FoxPro, Shell Scripting - Perl, AWK and Natural, Red Hat Linux, FEDORA Core, Putty, ETL, WinSCP, QMF, VUser Scripts, Oracle12i, Excel, MS-Access, Sybase, Visual InterDev, Lotus 123, Quattro, SAP-ABAB, SAP Dynpro for ABAP, Business Server Pages (BSP’S), SOAP, Tomcat, Tuxedo, JProfiler, Fiddler, NetWeaver, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, PROTOCOL, Internet Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, & SMTP). Administration VPN, SMS / SQL, Micro Focus COBOL, MS COBOL, VAX COBOL,JCL, COBOL II, APS COBOL, DB2, VSAM, IMS DB/DC.

Defect Tracking, Automation, Performance and Statistical Testing Tools.: HP - Performance Center V16.0, HP-VuGen V15.5, HP- Controller V15.5, HP- Analysis V16, HP- Quick Test Professional(QTP) V10.5, DynaTrace 6.2, Web Trend, and Test Director 9.0, Selenium 2.8.0,JIRA, IBM - Load Rational Performance, IBM Manual Tester, Clear Quest, IBM Test Manager, Team Center and Performance Testing Tool Cyrano. SQA Basic, Sync Sort, Brio 9.0, BPEL, BMC Petrol, Sniffer, Net Weaver, Oracle TOAD, MS SQL, JMETER, JIRA, Confluence, GIT, Loadosophia, Blaze meter, Rumba, JMeter, Test Meter, Cyrano Performance Testing Tool.

Software and Hardware and Operating Systems and Methodologies: Agile / Scrum, SDLC, Waterfall Model, Testing Methodologies - White Box Testing, Black Box Testing, Regression Testing, Load Testing, Stress Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Penetration Testing, Back End DB Testing, Security Level Testing, Authentication Level Testing, Main Frame Testing, Unix, Linux, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX 6.0, Windows 95/98/NT/ 2000/2007/2010, Oracle 12i, Windows 2000 Server, Web Services, SOA and TANDEM Architecture, SOAP, CMM, Web Logic Server, Sun Solaris Server, ISO 9000, CMM, Project Management, Configuration Management, RMI, FTP WinSock 3270 Telnet Emulator, Oracle BPEL, Java, J2EE, Web Logic Server and Clear Quest, OPSMON Monitoring tool, DOTNET and ERP, Oracle 12i. MS Office 2007, MVS, CCPM, MS-DOS, SAS/BASE, SAS/MACRO, SAS/SQL, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/SCL, SAS/AF, SAS / ACCESS, SAS / STAT, Librarian, PowerPoint, TSO/ISPF, ISPF, Xpeditor, File Aid, APS, Telon. QALoad, McCabe V7.1, Viasoft, ProTerm, QA Hyper station, IBM ES9000, IBM PC, IBM-O/S 390/3090, IBM-O/S, RS6000, Zeke, CA-7, AS400, VSAM. Oracle 12i, MS Office 20010, SOUP UI, Jira, JMeter,JVISUALVM, GIT, Confluence, Sybase, PostgreSQL DB, Oracle DB, Loadosophia, Blaze meter and JProfiler. MS Office Suite, SAP, Adobe Pro, and CAD (Solid Edge preferred).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Detroit, MI

Sr. Performance Analyst and Architect

Responsibilities:

• Configured 250 servers in Site-Scope for CPU / Memory/ DB / JVM Connections were configured to capture metrics using Site Scope.
• Responsible for starting and stopping the application and database servers using MPutty and after the test is run, the results are captured and compared with UNIX side of log files using sudo access to servers and jvm output files.
• Responsible for creation and execution of LR test scripts using VuGen ver12.53 on Global Advisory Application (GAA) Core Packages - SellHFC / Upgrade /Renew / Reactivation Unit.
• Carried out Endurance /Longevity performance testing to compare results from production volumes.
• Generated test results using Site Scope / OEM Tool / DynaTrace / UNIX / HP Load Runner Analysis and compared the test results.
• Co ordinate activities with all the groups’ development / database / DevOps fixed all the issues related to log level and API level of test data.
• Responsible for creating various documents to address gaps in the process based on the current process being followed.
• Used the following tools and technologies like HP ALM, HP Load Runner 12.53, VuGen 12.53, Controller 12.53, Analysis 12.53 and Site Scope, DynaTrace, OEM and UNIX tools like MPutty and Putty.
• Responsible for creating test scripts guidelines document on various application strategy documents under GAA (Gen10 and PreGen10).
• Extensively used DynaTrace to capture various metrics and configured more than 250 servers and JVM’S into DynaTrace and HP Site Scope to capture CPU, Memory and Threshold of all the servers.
• Involved in Sales force application performance testing called remote link (Mobile technology). All the correlations fields were imported into recording options > Rules to minimize the work in the entire group.

Project Lead and Sr. Performance Architect

Responsibilities:

• Managed team of four resources two for automated testing and two resources for performance testing.
• Wrote Integrated Architecture diagrams after initial understanding of QUARQ, RPDSI and MSS applications.
• AppDynamics and HP Load Runner subject matter expert for the complete group.
• Configuration of the AppDynamics tool including REST configuration and bash scripting on QUARQ, RPDSI and MSS applications.
• Provided continuous support to the client at every stage by implementing quality gates at every stage of project.
• Configuration of health rules and policies for notifying the Management staff from Database and Application teams and ongoing issues with existing software.
• Identified Java / J2EE as well as DOTNET memory leaks in the application by discovering using AppDynamics and provided solution to application teams and DB teams after discovering.
• Responsible for implementing the designed SOAP (JAX-WS) and RESTful (JAX-RS) web service by establishing communication between the web application and EJB back end.
• Maintained the application servers using Glassfish 4.x for all the projects to capture AppDynamics results.
• Responsible for refactoring Legacy intake system to support multi node operation which increased performance of the application by 250 percent more.
• Monitored JVM performance collected information on Web Logic heap Size, garbage collection, JDBC Pools and captured thread dumps to analyze bottlenecks in application.
• Used AppDynamics tool to capture various statistics on Memory leaks, CPU, health check on db and application servers and DB load issues, performance spikes and much more.
• Functionally tested all the areas the QUARQ, RPDSI and MSS application to make sure they are good candidates of performance testing.
• Responsible for carrying out Regression Testing, Performance Testing, User acceptance testing and backend database validation testing.
• Carried out series of performance tests before releasing QUARQ, RPDSI and MSS codes into production.

Sr. Performance Engineer and Architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling multiple projects, by understanding root cause analysis and implement the same in capacity planning and trained Omgeo Staff on automation and HP Load Runner.
• Situation forces individuals to solve complex issues within time frame and address them quickly.
• Attended scrum team meeting on daily basis to capture user story creation, point estimation, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective to address performance testing needs.
• Worked closely with the stake holders of the project to present performance test summary results.
• Analyzed applications, determined approach, configured test setup and got signoff and tested application.
• Developed Scripting guidelines document to transition Omgeo staff from Silk Performer to Load Runner.
• Conducted manual application security testing and source code auditing for technologies.
• Configured DynaTrace agents in Web Sphere, Web Logic, JBoss, Tomcat, Net Weaver, Oracle Servers,
• Created Profiles, dashboard using DT for each of the projects to capture memory leaks in the application.
• Worked with Internal and External customers, SME’s and stake holders of the application.
• Configured DynaTrace agents in Web Sphere, Web Logic, JBoss, Tomcat, Net Weaver, Oracle Servers,
• Captured test results using DynaTrace and Load Runner to analyze memory leaks, CPU utilization.
• Effectively followed both Agile and SDLC methodologies to carry out performance test DTCC applications.
• Extensively used Load Runner and DynaTrace (DT) testing tool and SaaS to various test analysis results
• Used DynaTrace to Capture Memory leaks, CPU utilization, connection pooling and thread pooling.
• Extensively used UNIX / LINUX commands to capture VMSTAT, NETSTAT and IOSTAT.
• Carried out baseline, load, stress, scalability, endurance and capacity performance tests.
• Interfaced with development teams and database teams to resolve performance problems.
• Capturing end results using Load Runner, DynaTrace and capacity reporting.
• Reported Throughput, Failure Rate, Response Time, System Health, Application Process, transfer rate, Requests, CPU Usage, Thread count, GC caused suspension time, Process Memory were captured.

Manager Automation and Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Develop an overall statement of work which includes helping the client establish performance requirements, project objectives, a context and component diagram, use-cases, test cases, and a workload model.
• Developed Performance Test Scripts were tested in both Integration and development team environment.
• Responsible for implementation of Test Automation and Performance Testing Framework.
• Manually tested the application using JUnit, Functional, NUnit, Cucumber, Selenium and Soap-UI.
• Responsible for verifying the test cases using Validation and Verification (V&V) techniques in the testing.
• Responsible for working with the DevOps, Database, development teams after identifying bottleneck related to CPU / Memory / Network / DB connection failures across multi-tier environment.
• Suggested improvements to identify our next course of improvements on distributed enterprise application.
• Deploy and configure application for DOTNET and Java-based applications.
• Scanned logs to identify bottlenecks in the application and suggested improvements in coding standards
• Created local build to run execute JProfiler tool to detect and diagnose memory leaks in the applications.
• Customized the test scripts developed in JMeter and generated graphs using Loadosophia, Blaze meter tool.
• Addressed connectivity issues related to PostgreSQL DB and Moteaf development server to verify that they are configured properly.
• Worked on both Mac and Windows environment and made JMeter to run in both the platforms
• Identified Index Issues and SQL queries which were taking longer time to execute were identified during the test by monitoring the DB using PostgreSQL ERM tool and Zabbix and metrics to identify bottlenecks in the application
• Functionally tested each API’s using eclipse on Sign On, Store Purchase SVA, Execute SVA, Mobile Orders, and Rebate offers.
• Carried out Load / Stress and Volume testing and identified bottlenecks in PostgreSQL DB and validated performance improvement.
• Wrote SQL codes to optimize the index issues identified while carrying out performance testing.
• Generated various graphs using Loadosophia by integrating PerfMon graphs with JMeter by installed add-ins to writing shell scripts.
• Bottlenecks identified during performance test were logged using defect tracking tool Jira.

Senior Performance Engineer and Architecture,

Responsibilities:

• Develop an overall statement of work which includes helping the client establish performance requirements, project objectives and component diagram, use-cases, test cases, and a workload model.
• Monitored and documented the current process being followed and brought improvement in process identifying and addressing gaps in performance testing.
• Oversaw the performance team in the support of development activities across diverse groups, including Hightouch, SIMS, and Enterprise Applications.
• Actively addressed issues in the development of test scripts and delivered continual communication to all levels of senior management.
• Actively addressed issues of memory leaks using JProfiler tool and fiddler for identifying database index issues.
• Worked closely with Scrum Master and followed Agile methodology to identify and trouble shoot problems.
• Strictly followed Agile development methodologies (Scrum) for test script development in performance test environment.
• Actively addressed issues related to Data warehouse testing and implementation for enterprise level nationwide stores of Rent-A-Center.
• Actively addressed issues regarding memory leaks and database issues using JProfiler and fiddler tool.
• Planned, strategized and managed projects, maintaining ongoing transparency among groups to drive communication across the organization and ensure cohesive project leadership.
• Created and executed a number of test scripts utilizing RDP protocol and HTTP/HTML protocol related to performance testing.
• Developed a Wiki portal for all performance testing activities and utilized a number of protocols to enhance documentation and scope configuration processing.
• Authored guidelines document for test execution and script development for enterprise and SIMS applications using RDP and HTTP/HTML protocol.
• Created Selenium Automation Tool framework approach document for automating SIMS application.
• Outlined Confidential Project Plan and Agile Craft plan for performance testing team.

Director of Automation and Performance Testing

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for hiring/ managing a geographically diverse security, Performance, automation resources
• Conducted security gap analysis assessments, penetration testing / red-team assessments, and vulnerability assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and issues in client environments
• Within an SDLC and Agile methodology, responsible for defining comprehensive test strategies, plans and execution schedules across numerous application initiatives focused on scope, budget, and quality targets.
• Responsible for server load profiling and tuning within pre-prod & production environments and successful execution of disaster recover testing.
• Employed ALM with HP Load Runner tool in congestion with DynaTrace, JProfiler tool to capture bottleneck.
• Co-Ordinated efforts in completion of project on timely manner on budget and on time using MS Project Plan.
• Managed Disaster recovery tests by collaborated with various team members to effectively complete task.\
• Set budgets and goals, proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs by developing guidelines and implementing automated performance testing.
• Managed Infosys (onsite and offshore model) team by hiring the right resources to complete data transfer testing from Legacy and downstream application.
• Responsible for deliver projects on time by creating collaborative relationship between departments.
• Implemented new process which optimized the cost saving incentives. Organize, lead, and facilitate meetings with advisory board committees

Lead SR. Automaton and Performance Architect

Responsibilities:

• Developed project and test plans, gave directions for the team to develop performance testing document, and Automation framework document for DPS Project.
• Managed multiple performance assessments against a project plan agreed to by each client. Managed test teams which handled multiple projects and worked closely with vendors in making decisions in hiring new candidates for the project.
• Reviewed, inspected and approved the project plan, coding standards, and test deliverable execution and assisted the testing team in both automation and performance testing to carryout stress testing to identify potential bottleneck and system stability issues.
• Identified performance test data for loading of data into performance environment.
• Developed shell scripts to support performance data creation, database restoration and other performance test pre-requisites.
• Worked closely with developers and database team specifications to come up with requirements, and translated those requirements into solid test cases.
• Created test scenarios and worked with Business Analyst to determine if they are captured correctly before developing scripts.
• Provided leadership qualities in addressed conflicts related to both application and DB issues identified.
• Collaborated with offshore and Architecture, Development and Testing teams on architectural requirements and defined SLA’s.
• Provided deep insight into scalability and stability of the application architecture and design including troubleshooting and resolutions.
• Verified all the test data used for the purpose of testing was updated in the back end database by verifying the card numbers using front end application.

Senior Quality Assurance Performance Architect

Responsibilities:

• Authored process documents for EEP and BMI Batch testing to reduce the amount of time required for batch processing.
• Performance tested and identified bottlenecks including memory leaks and database replication issues utilizing available monitors in HP-Load Runner.
• Lead a Test Tool Methodology Implementation process on a securities application, which used a Sybase database engine.
• Provided insight into scalability and stability of the application architecture and design including troubleshooting and resolution of issues.
• Created data by developing test scripts support performance data creation, database restoration and other performance test pre-requisites
• Created scenarios and test cases based on design and implementation requirements documents, uploading them to HP QC.
• Actively involved in generated three different types of reports for Management / Application Team / DB Team.
• Identify performance bottlenecks, assist development team with resolution and validate performance improvement
• Ran batch jobs using TIDAL and monitored test results using BPEL.
• Delivered monitoring statistics using IOSTAT, NETSTAT and VMSTAT on Solaris 10 Servers after code migration.

Lead Senior Performance Developer

Responsibilities:

• Authored process documents for EEP and BMI Batch testing to reduce the amount of time required for batch processing.
• Created test plan, test strategy and Test Scenario documents, authoring scripts using QTP to load data into backend database.
• Injected 1.2M records to emulate production like traffic and used Wiley Introscope to Monitor WLS to study various thread issues and memory leaks in the application.
• Maintained and supported test harnesses, test data generators, automation scripts, and created analysis results
• Monitored and provided troubleshooting for technical components, including memory leaks in the application through performance indicators and logs.
• Tested both middle layer systems Tuxedo and SOA message with JOLT interface to compare the test results.
• Completed performance stress test, identified potential performance related issues, and presented the results to various stakeholders.
• Identified memory leaks in J2EE application and performed database backup and queried the Oracle database.
• Analyzed and presented performance testing results with statistical calculations highlighting the bottlenecks in the application.

Lead Manager Software Automation and Performance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developed comprehensive test strategy for both automation and performance testing.
• Authored process documents for EEP and BMI Batch testing to reduce the amount of time required for batch processing.
• Collaborated with development, architects and product management teams to design features for baseline and software development.
• Created test plan, test strategy, test scenarios, test execution, analysis and reports using internal tools.
• Monitored database using BMC Petrol and PerfMon while assisting in resolving installation, infrastructure, VM-Ware, Configuration and environment issues.
• Identified memory leaks in J2EE application and retested the application by altering the Heap Size.
• Translated the business requirements into technical solutions and wrote scenarios focused on client needs.
• Used IBM AIX Environment to perform 2.5M meter reads performance testing.
• Setup and ran performance testing environment in IBM AIX environment.
• Created automation test scripts using QTP tool and code was debugged to identify any failures while running the scripts.
• Identified defects are logged using HP Quality Center and by creating Cross test summary reports.
• Monitored System Resource Graphs (Windows Resources), Web Server Resource Graphs (MS IIS), Network Graphs (Network Delay Time), DB Resource Graphs (SQL Server, Oracle)
• Wrote stored procedure programs in Oracle to execute data load and run batch jobs.