Karthikeyan T K
Chennai
Summary
Results-oriented and innovative Performance Assurance and SRE Chaos Engineer with over a 14 years of experience in Non-Functional testing, I exhibit keen expertise in end-to-end performance testing, resource management, and client interaction. Proficient in multiple testing tools and engineering tools; I have effectively managed both onshore and offshore teams for critical projects. With strong dedication to organization growth and a passion for learning, my leadership and communication skills will make a valuable addition to a dynamic team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
NFT Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
06.2024 - Current
- Efficiently led the complete performance testing engagement from inception to conclusion.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential performance bottlenecks, and mitigated them proactively.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of performance testing into the overall project lifecycle.
- Provided continuous feedback and recommendations for performance improvements based on test findings.
- Trained team members on best practices for performance testing to ensure knowledge transfer and consistency in future projects.
- Ensured all testing activities adhered to industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Delivered a high-quality and reliable performance-testing engagement.
SRE LEAD & PERFORMANCE ENGINEER
Standard Chartered
Chennai
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Leading and managing the Site Reliability Engineering - Chaos Engineering
- Implementation of Resiliency Strategy for highly available and scalable systems to ensure smooth operations and optimal performance
- I work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement
- Additionally, I collaborate with stakeholders to define and achieve key performance metrics, ensuring the reliability and availability of critical applications and services
- Developing automated Chaos scripts and resiliency test cases to simulate failures
- Define a hypothesis around the steady state and simulate real world events
- Executing Game day Drills
- Gathered Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) for project deliverables
- Developed comprehensive test plans, scripts and secured sign-offs from Application Owners
- Executed server-side performance monitoring & maintaining optimal system operations
- Coordinated with various teams, ensuring timely completion and quality of key deliverables
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
09.2010 - 04.2021
- Expert in managing entire project lifecycle for leading insurance client
- Proficient in requirement gathering, feasibility studies, and budget planning
- Demonstrated skills in performance testing strategy with a strong focus on test planning
- Expertise in designing test approach and Performance test plan documents detailing scope, timelines, and defect triage, entry & exit criteria, strategy, estimation, planning, execution oversight, metrics reporting and risk management
- Skilled in handling multiple projects across different geographies seamlessly
- Proficient in Loadrunner scripting for microservices and web applications
- Proficient in Loadrunner scripting, Execution and analysis for microservices and Web applications
- Expertise in designing complex work load modelling
- Expertise in Test Execution, Test monitoring, analyzing the test results & preparing the test report and profiling
- Strong experience with microservices based applications
- Demonstrated excellent communication, presentation skills, and strong work ethics
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING -
Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology
01.2010
HSC -
St.Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School
01.2006
SSLC -
St.Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School
01.2004
Skills
- Performance Testing tools: LoadRunner, Enterprise, Performance Center, SoapUI, Fiddler, JMeter,Blazemeter
- Monitoring: Dynatrace, Splunk, AppDynamics, AWR Reports, Perfmon
- Performance Testing Phases: RFP, Estimation, Requirements gathering, Test Strategy, Test Planning, Scripting, Test Execution, Monitoring, Instrumentation Analysis, Debugging to Closure
- Chaos Engineering: Harness Chaos Engineering Powered by Litmus
- Automation: SoapUI and Postman
- Project Tracking: ALM, Jira, Rally, ADO
- Domains: Insurance, Banking, Retail, and Healthcare
Timeline
NFT Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2024 - Current
SRE LEAD & PERFORMANCE ENGINEER
Standard Chartered
05.2021 - 06.2024
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2010 - 04.2021
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING -
Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology
HSC -
St.Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School
SSLC -
St.Patrick's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School
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