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Swamy Chinnam

Hyderabad

Summary

Performance Test Engineer with 7 years of experience in planning, designing, and executing performance tests for web, API, and batch systems using LoadRunner and JMeter. Skilled in JVM tuning, AWR report analysis, and SQL Server Extended Events to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Proficient with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, and AWS CloudWatch. Experienced in testing applications on cloud platforms including AWS and Azure. Strong in analyzing performance results, delivering detailed reports, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system scalability, stability, and reliability.

Work History

Performance Test Analyst

Environment Agency
  • Gathered Non-Functional Requirements and identified key business transactions for performance testing.
  • Created test plans and workload models reflecting real-world usage patterns.
  • Developed and executed LoadRunner scripts to simulate critical workflows and user behavior.
  • Managed test data to support realistic load conditions and input variations.
  • Conducted Load, Stress, and Soak testing using LoadRunner, ensuring performance met SLA targets.
  • Used AppDynamics to monitor application health and trace backend performance issues.
  • Utilized Fiddler to capture HTTP traffic, assist in correlation, and troubleshoot request/response issues.
  • Logged and tracked defects in Quality Center, maintaining clear traceability with test scenarios.
  • Analyzed LoadRunner results and provided performance insights and recommendations.
  • Collaborated with development and infrastructure teams to resolve issues and support tuning efforts.

Performance Test Analyst

Royal Mail Group
  • Gathered and analyzed Non-Functional Requirements to define performance test goals for message-based and API-driven systems.
  • Prepared key performance documents including Test Plans and Workload Models aligned with business scenarios.
  • Created and maintained required test data to support API and batch transaction testing.
  • Developed and executed LoadRunner scripts for API performance testing of backend services.
  • Created and ran batch scripts for Message Queue (MQ) testing using the RFH Utility Tool, simulating message flow through enterprise queues.
  • Analyzed test results to identify bottlenecks and performance issues across services and queues.
  • Compiled and published performance reports highlighting key findings, metrics, and recommendations for optimization.
  • Collaborated with development and middleware teams for issue resolution and retesting post tuning.

Performance Test Analyst

Volkswagen
  • Collected and understood Non-Functional Requirements to identify key business scenarios for testing.
  • Created Test Plans and Workload Models based on expected user load and system usage.
  • Prepared test data to match real-world volumes and message patterns.
  • Developed and executed LoadRunner scripts to test the performance of APIs and web applications.
  • Performed different types of testing like Load, Stress, and Endurance to check system behavior under various conditions.
  • Used PerfMon to monitor system resources like CPU, memory, and disk usage during test runs.
  • Reviewed test results to find slow areas or system bottlenecks.
  • Created easy-to-understand performance reports with key findings and shared them with the client.
  • Worked with developers and system teams to fix issues and test again after changes.

Performance Test Engineer

USAA Bank
  • Worked on performance testing for USAA’s online banking and insurance platforms to ensure stability and responsiveness under peak load conditions.
  • Collaborated with business and technical teams to gather Non-Functional Requirements and define performance goals.
  • Identified critical business transactions like login, fund transfer, and claims processing for test coverage.
  • Designed workload models and test plans based on production-like usage patterns.
  • Developed JMeter scripts and created scenarios and executed Load, Stress, and Soak testing to simulate real-user traffic.
  • Used Dynatrace to monitor application health, backend APIs, and infrastructure metrics during test runs.
  • Analyzed SQL Server Extended Events to identify slow queries, blocking issues, and database bottlenecks.
  • Correlated findings across JMeter, Dynatrace, and database tools to provide actionable insights.
  • Prepared performance reports and worked with developers and DBAs on tuning and revalidation activities.

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

JNTU Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana

Skills

  • Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019, Linux
  • Environment: Web-based, Client/Server, Microservices, On-Prem and Cloud (AWS, Azure)
  • Databases: Oracle (with AWR report analysis), SQL Server (Extended Events)
  • Languages & Scripting: C, Shell Scripting, basic SQL
  • Performance Testing Tools: Micro Focus LoadRunner, Apache JMeter, LRE, RFH Utility, Fiddler, Postman (for API functional testing)
  • Monitoring & Profiling Tools: AppDynamics, Dynatrace, JVisualVM, AWS CloudWatch, Splunk, PerfMon, NMON Analyzer
  • Performance Tuning: JVM tuning, Heap & GC analysis, Thread dumps, AWR reports, SQL Server Extended Events
  • Version Control & DevOps Tools(Knowledge): GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps (ADO)

Organizations

  • HCLTECH, June 2023 - Till date
  • Capgemini India Pvt Ltd, June 2018 - June 2023

Timeline

Performance Test Analyst

Environment Agency

Performance Test Analyst

Royal Mail Group

Performance Test Analyst

Volkswagen

Performance Test Engineer

USAA Bank

Master of Computer Applications -

JNTU Hyderabad

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