SUMMARY:

• Over Seven years of experience as a Performance Analyst involved in Performance Testing and Regression testing of large - scale systems.
• Certified product specialist inload runner.
• Excellent working knowledge in Developing & Implementation of complex Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scripts using automated test solutions for Client/Server and Web-based applications.
• Expert in Load Testing and Stress testing large scale multi user Applications using Mercury InteractiveLoadRunner.
• Good experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) approach to computer systems development. Expert in creating Test Cases and Test Procedures as per specifications and requirements.
• Experience in understanding Business Process from the requirements.
• Experience in implementing CMM & ISO 9001 standards in QA Process.
• Proficient in generating Load Test analysis reports usingLoad RunnerAnalysis.
• Proficient in Mercury WinRunner, QuickTestPro, TestDirector and Rational Suite Enterprise (RequisitePro, Test Manager, Robot, Clear Quest).
• Excellent knowledge of software development and testing life cycles, SQA methodology and test process documentation and End user .
• Expert in writing complex QuickTest Pro VB scripts and WinRunner TSL scripts to execute Functional testing and Regression Testing.
• Strong working experience in testing on both WINDOWS and UNIX environments.
• Strong in SQL and PL/SQL queries on RDBMS.
• Experience in Installation and Configuration of Software and Hardware in testing environment.
• Excellent analytical and Communication skills and ability to work either independently or as a part of a team.
• Experience in coordinating on shore and off shore resources.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Performance center9.5,LoadRunner11.0, 9.5/8.0/7.51/7.0/6.5 , WinRunner 7.0/7.5, Sitescope 10.x, QuickTest Pro,Rational, Silk

Management tools: Quality Center .0Test Director 7.0, Rational Clear Quest

Testing languages: TSL, SQA basic, 4Test Script

Languages: C, C++, Visual Basic 5.0

OperatingSystems: UNIX, Linux, Dos, Windows NT/2000/9x

ApplicationSoftware: ORACLE, SQL Server, MS Access

WebDevelopment: HTML, VBScript

Operating Systems: MS-DOS, UNIX, LINUX, Windows NT/Windows 2000,XP.

Languages: C, C++, Java, Vignette,SQL, PL/SQL, SQA Basic and TSL.

Databases: DB2, Oracle 8i, Sybase 11.x, SQL Server, MS-Access.

ERP: SAP,Peoplesoft

Tools: /Applications:Toad, Web Trends Analysis Suite, OEM, Enterprise ReportWriting (ERW), Crystal Reports, Visual SourceSafe, Visio.

Business Tools: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point & MS Project

Web Technologies: J2EE, HTML, JavaScript, ODBC, ActiveX, VBScript, ASP,LDAP SiteMinder, SOAP, Web Services.

Application/Web servers: IIS6.0/5.0, Apache, Weblogic 7.x/6.x/5/x, IBM Websphere 3.x.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Greenville, WI

Performance Test LeadEngineer

Environment: Load Runner 11.0/9.5/9.0 , HPLoad RunnerController, Oracle E-Business Suite 12.x, Java J2EE 1.4.2, WebLogic App Server, Java Servlets, XML, Web Services, IMB Websphere, JavaScript, IIS 6.0/5.0, CA Wily Introscope 7.x, Oracle 10g/9i, DB2, TOAD, Windows 2000/XP.Vista.

Responsibilities:

• Involved in planningand coordination effort throughout QA life cycle.Worked on Developing, executing and maintainingTest Plans, Test Scenarios,andTest Cases Documentsbased on business requirements.
• Participated in capacity planning for the Application under Test based on the Production estimate usages.
• Responsible for designing load test strategies based on the environment activity.
• Responsible for estimating the concurrent users for the load test based on the Transactions/sec that is seen in production.
• Provided Production Implementation support for the Release Engineering team.
• Performed post implementation validations on the Applications that are deployed in Production.
• Responsible for creating test scripts usingLoadRunnerusing various protocols including, Web/HTTP, web services etc.
• Responsible for installation of theLoadRunnersoftware including controller software, Agent software, Load Generators etc.
• Performed Systems Integration testing for various Apps.
• Responsible for creating Load Test scenarios based on the load testing scripts that are to be loaded.
• Responsible for identifying the counters that needs to be added onto the scenariofor data collection from analysis perspective.
• Monitored the Available bytes graphs that would give an idea as to the Memory leak if any present in the system.
• Performed load testing on SOA, UCM, WebLogic and Indesign Application Servers.
• Responsible for migrating the necessary stored procedures and other database stuff that is needed by the Load Test database.
• Involved in setting up the test data for the individual modules for the load test.
• Worked in association with the DBAs in making sure that the databases are re-pointed to the original environments once we are done with the environment for the load test in question.
• Responsible for Load Testing Co-ordination with various other projects involved in load testing activity.
• Responsible for the generation of theLoadRunnerAnalysis files based on theLoadRunnerresults file generated by the load test.
• Responsible for filtering the analysis file data based on the durations required.
• Generated detailed test status reports, performance/capacity reports, web trend analysis reports, and graphical charts for upper management.
• Maintain Defect Log, Test Log and Status Report, Traceability Matrix, which gives a clear indication of quality and stability of product for UAT.
• Responsible for the Scripting all the load testing scenarios for various sub-systems using a variety of protocols including WEB (HTML/HTTP), Web(Click and script), SAP WEB, SAP GUI, SAP-WEB, Citrix ICA, etc.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Performance Test LeadEngineer

Environment: LoadRunner 9.5/ 9.0/8.1/8.0/7.5 , HP Quality Center 9.0 HP Performance Center 9.5, WinRunner7.5, HP QTP, 9.0, HP BAC, Oracle E-Business Suite 12.x, Java J2EE, Mainframe, webMethods 8 Middleware, Cognos, BEA WebLogic 8.1, J2EE Diagnostics 3.5, Web Services, JavaScript, IIS 6.0/5.0, COM+, Open AFS, CA Wily Introscope 7.x, Oracle 10g/9i, DB2, TOAD, Windows 2003K, PC Anywhere, Terminal Services Manager and Client.

Responsibilities:

• As a Subject Matter Expert, I attended several test-survey meetings with the clients to collect Application Performance specifications and SLA parameters needed as part of deliverables.
• Responsible for the Scripting all the load testing scenarios for various sub-systems using a variety of protocols including WEB (HTML/HTTP), Web(Click and script), SAP WEB, SAP GUI, SAP-WEB, Citrix ICA, etc.
• Led a team of 6 Performance test engineers.
• Created a number of Load scripts for Data seeding purposes.
• Created VU from scratch without relying much on the recording feature and performed manual correlation without relying on the Correlation studio feature ofLoadRunnerVU.
• Created a number of LR Scripts for SAP Thick client and web client Applications, J2EE Transaction based Ecommerce applications etc.
• Used CA Wily Introscope for monitoring the Web, Application and DB Servers.
• Tested the Mainframe based Legacy systems for batch processing.
• Involved in performing volume testing based on the production volumes and cycles.
• Responsible for creating the Load Distribution tables for various scripting modules involved.
• Performed manual testing of various business scenarios for which Automation is not an option.
• Responsible for coordinating the Batch processes alongside the Online performance testing efforts.
• Responsible for creating the scenario mix and various runtime configurations for the individual scripts that are part of the mix.
• Experience working in an onsite offshore model
• Created the Automated test scripts using QTP for functional testing.
• Involved in creating header files and CORR Files for various scripts for Application wide usage.
• Performed Extensive Correlation and Parameterization in a variety of environments including .NET, Oracle WebLogic etc for the recorded scripts inorder to handle varying and dynamic variables.
• Responsible for Installation and Configuration of HP Quality Center and Performance center.
• Conducted various kinds of Benchmark testing, Baseline testing, Silo testing, volume testing, batch testing etc.
• Created a bunch of scripts exclusively for Data setup and data seeding for the AUT.
• Used Parameterization of the VuGen scripts to ensure the caching does not happen and emulate real time conditions.
• Involved in database testing of the client server apps via backend SQL Queries. Used Oracle statspack and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for monitoring the DB Activity and scanning for expensive queries.
• Responsible for the team members on HP Suite of products ranging from Quality center,LoadRunner, Performance center, QTP etc.
• Worked on HP Diagnostics in an effort to troubleshoot the bottlenecks across the Application infrastructure.
• Involved in designing the load matrix for the baseline testing scenarios across various modules.
• Implemented performance test cases for testing the response time of the transactions, which covered both end to end test cases and test cases to test a specific functionality.
• Involved in the capacity planning of the various Applications Under test.
• Analyzed Performance Bottlenecks usingLoadRunnerMonitors, CA Wily Introscope, HP Sitescope Worked on SOA based Applications.
• Edited WSDL files and Schema definition files as part of SOA Testing Used HP Performance center for scheduling, executing and monitoring Load Tests
• Used LR Analysis tool to view Load test results and drill down to identify potential bottlenecks.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Systems Analyst/Performance Test Lead

Environment: LoadRunner 9.0/8.1/8.0/7.5 , HP QTP 9, Radview webLoad, WinRunner 7.5, HP Quality Center 9.0 HP Performance Center 8.1, Java,J2EE,, Microsoft ASP.NET, VB.NET, IIS 6.0, COM+SAP ECC6.0, SAP NetWeaver, SAP BI,F&R, BW Portal,SAP POS, SAP MAP( Merchandise & Assortment Planning), .MM, SD,,SAP GUI, Microsoft DNA, BEA WebLogic 9.x,8.1, SOAP, J2EE,Diagnostics 3.5, CA Wily Introscope,HP Diagnostics, Web Services, Citrix ICA Server, Oracle 10g/9i, TOAD,Windows2003K, PC Anywhere, Terminal Services Manager and Client.

Responsibilities:

• Asa Subject Matter Expert, I attended several test-survey meetings with the clients to collect Application Performance specifications and SLA parameters needed as part of deliverables. Has expertise working in an Onsite/Offshore model towards various Performance testing deliverables
• Involved as a Performance Testing Analystfor establishing the IndividualBenchmarks and Baselines for Java J2EE Applications, Legacy, ERP Modules includingSAP POSSAP MAP (Merchandise & Assortment planning), BI/BW, SD, F&R, MM, SD, and
• Finance
• Responsible for the Scripting all the load testing scenarios for various sub-systems using a variety of protocols including WEB(HTML/HTTP/HTTPS), Web(Click and script), PeopleSoft, SAP GUI, SAP-WEB, Citrix ICA, SOAP Protocol, Service Test etc.
• Involved in designing the work plans and work estimates for various developmental efforts.
• Responsible for coordinating the various daily and weekly transports across various environments.
• Responsible for creating a performance test strategy for testing various SAP Modules mainly BW, BO-XI and documenting the performance test results.
• Worked closely with the Development team in the performance tuning efforts of the various sub systems.
• Created a number of Load scripts for Data seeding purposes. Also, involved in SAP Batch testing activity.
• Performed manual correlation without relying on the Correlation studio feature ofLoadRunnerVU.
• Involved in performing volume testing based on the production volumes and cycles.
• Responsible for creating the Load Distribution tables for various scripting modules involved.
• Responsible for configuring and Installing the Performance Center Infrastructure for executing and scheduling the Load Tests.
• Responsible for coordinating the Batch processes alongside the Online performance testing efforts.
• Responsible for creating the scenario mix and various runtime configurations for the individual scripts that are part of the mix.
• Extensively involved in monitoring the Application and Infrastructure using Wily Introscope
• Used HP Deep dive Diagnostics for discovering Application bottlenecks and debugging.
• Responsible monitoring the Web/App Servers, DB Servers, ABAP Servers, JAVA Servers etc.
• Maintained an exclusive Load Test Database instance dedicated to Load Testing activity.
• Responsible for generating and publishing Load Test Results and publishing the results on the internal portal
• Responsible for getting the database rolled back after the load tests are completed.
• Responsible for the coordinating the new Transports to the Performance testing environments.
• Responsible for Scheduling/Kicking off the Load tests through via HP Performance Center/Controller involving a variety of Load combination scenarios.
• Extensively involved in analyze the Load Test results including drill down the problematic pages in Analysis to find out where the performance degradation is has been occurring.
• Analyzed all the various performance metrics involved in the test run like Web resources, Windows resources(Via SiteScope), IIS Counters, J2EE Monitors, .NET Counters, Oracle Counters etc.
• Pinpointed the bottlenecks present in different layers of the Application and IdentifiedMemory Leak in the App and made recommendations to overcome the same.
• Performed a cross of theLoadRunnerresults of between iterative baseline tests.
• Involved in the Mangement of the WinRunner scripts,LoadRunnerscripts and Requirements and the bug database using Mercury Quality Center 9.0/8.0.
• Involved in creating Templates for various monitors in HP SiteScope.

Confidential, South Bend, IN

Performance Testing Lead

Environment: LoadRunner7.5, HP Perforformance Center 9.x, J2EE, SAP ECC 5.0, SAP R/3, SAP SCM, SAP BW, SAP SD,SAP Portal, BEA WebLogic, QTP, eload, HP Deep dive diagnostics, WinRunner 7.5, Mercury Quality Centerr, QuickTest Pro, Oracle Statspack,Oracle 8i, HTML, DHTML, Javascript, LDAP, IBM AIX 4.2, Windows NT.

Responsibilities:

• Involved in planning and coordination effort throughout QA life cycle.
• Participated in capacity planning for the Application under Test based on the Production estimate usages.
• Responsible for designing load test strategies based on the environment activity.
• Responsible for estimating the concurrent users for the load test based on the Transactions/sec that is seen in production.
• Responsible for creating test scripts usingLoadRunnerusing various protocols including SAP WEB, SAP GUI, eb(HTTP/HTML), ODBC etc.
• Responsible for setting up theLoadRunnerAgents in the load testing set up.
• Conducted Load and volume testing of various SAT transactions
• Conducted both online and Batch testing for various SAP Modules.
• Responsible for data creation/seeding and data loading for the AUT.
• Responsible for creating Load Test scenarios based on the load testing scripts thatare to be loaded.
• Responsible for identifying the counters that needs to be added onto the scenario for data collection from analysis perspective
• Monitored the Available bytes graphs that would give an idea as to the Memory leak if any present in the system.
• Responsible for migrating the necessary stored procedures and other database stuff that is needed by the Load Test database.
• Used Performance Center for designing and executing the Load Tests..
• Responsible for installation of Quality Center with SQL Server database and creating user profiles for users.
• Used Quality center for planning and tracking the testing resources.
• Used HP Deep dive Diagnostics for figuring out various Application bottlenecks.
• Involved in compatibility testing of the application with different platforms using Quick Test Pro.
• Involved in Database testing by writing SQL queries, testing triggers and PL/SQL procedures.
• Involved in setting up the test data for the individual modules for the load test.
• Worked in association with the DBAs in making sure that the databases are re-pointed to the original environments once we are done with the environment for the load test in question.
• Responsible for the generation of theLoadRunnerAnalysis files based on theLoadRunner results file generated by the load test.
• Responsible for filtering the analysis file data based on the durations required.
• Generated detailed test status reports, performance/capacity reports, web trend analysis reports, and graphical charts for upper management.

Confidential

Environment: LoadRunner6.02 Environment: Rational Suite (RequisitePro, Test manager, Robot, ClearQuest, ClearCase), ASP, ADO, COM, MS Site Server, IIS Server, MS Transaction Server, SQL Server, Windows NT 4.0

Responsibilities:

• Development of Integration and System Test Plan.Testing the Business Plan.
• Involve in preparing the Test Plan and Test Cases in Rational Test Manager.
• Involve in Manual testing and Automation testing
• Automate various tests using Rational Robot.
• Test responsibility include Functional and Database testing
• Involve in QA team meetings and bug tracking meeting
• Involve in System test, Integration test and Regression test.
• Help the users in performing User acceptance test
• Develop Scripts using Test Manager for different transaction in the applications
• Involve in designing Test Plans and Performance Test Plans
• Manipulate the SQL Queries to extract data from the database
• Maintain Test Logs, Test Summary reports and participated in status Meetings.
• Review of Test Scripts and Execution of Test Scripts.
• Preparation of Test Reports.