Test Engineer Performance

CHANDRAKANTH DESHAMAINA

Performance Test Lead

Atlanta, Georgia P: +1-334-***-**** ***************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandra-kanth-a40b5111b

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Performance Test Engineer with over 3 years of hands-on experience in LoadRunner, JIRA, AppDynamics, Splunk, and industry-standard performance testing frameworks. I am skilled in developing and executing performance test scripts for Web (HTTP/HTML, TruClient) and API (REST/SOAP) protocols. Proficient in scenario design, test execution, and bottleneck analysis across baseline, load, stress, and endurance testing cycles. Expert in performance tuning, root cause analysis, and real-time application monitoring using tools like AppDynamics and Splunk. Demonstrated ability to improve application scalability and response time by identifying performance issues early in the SDLC. Strong communicator with the ability to present actionable insights to cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and business stakeholders. Known for adaptability, attention to detail, and solving complex performance issues under pressure in cloud-based and on-premises environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Performance Testing Tools: LoadRunner, Performance Center, Jmeter

Monitoring & Analysis: AppDynamics, Splunk

Test Management & Reporting: JIRA, Q-Test, ALM/Quality Center

API Testing Tools: Postman, REST Assured, SOAP UI

Scripting & Protocols: Web (HTTP/HTML, TruClient), Web Services (REST/SOAP), JSON, XML

Methodologies: Engaged in core Agile Scrum practices—including daily scrums, sprint ceremonies, defect triage, stakeholder walkthroughs—and utilized Rally (Agile Central) for project tracking and collaboration.

Other Tools: Selenium (basic knowledge), SQL

Certifications

Jmeter from blazmeter academy

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

Agile Software Development

API Testing with Postman Tool

TOSCA - Automation Specialist.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tata Consultancy Services – Hyderabad, India

Performance Test Engineer Mar 2023 – Aug 2023 6 Months

Designed and executed performance test scripts using LoadRunner for web and API-based applications.

Created parameterized and correlated scripts aligned with business workflows and load profiles.

Conducted baseline, load, and endurance testing, analysed results, and identified system performance bottlenecks.

Monitored application metrics in real-time using AppDynamics and Splunk to support performance tuning.

Participated in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and client calls in Agile SCRUM teams.

Capgemini Technology Services – Hyderabad, India

Performance Test Engineer Aug 2020 – Feb 2023 2 yrs 6 months

Led performance testing for T-Mobile US applications across pre-production and production environments.

Developed test scripts using Web (HTTP/HTML), TruClient, and Web Services (SOAP/REST) protocols.

Performed stress, load, and spike testing using Performance center and LoadRunner.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams and presented performance bottleneck reports and tuning recommendations clearly to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Conducted root cause analysis with AppDynamics, JIRA, and Splunk, and reported findings to stakeholders.

Worked extensively with LoadRunner Citrix protocol to design and execute performance tests for virtual desktops and published applications, identifying bottlenecks and validating system scalability in Citrix environments.

Participated in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and client calls in Agile SCRUM teams.

Capgemini Technology Services – Hyderabad, India

QA Trainee Jan 2020 – Jul 2020 7 Months

Built foundational experience in Selenium WebDriver for automated functional testing.

Practiced test case writing, bug reporting, and automated regression testing across browsers.

Akshaya Automations – Hyderabad, India

Intern – R&D Department Jul 2019 – Dec 2019 6 Months

Contributed to minor project development and real-time application testing within the automation domain.

EDUCATION

Auburn University at Montgomery – Montgomery, AL

Master of Science in Management Information Systems

Aug 2023 – May 2025 GPA: 3.3

Anurag Group of Institutions – Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Aug 2015 – Jun 2019 GPA: 7.23/10

Sri Chaitanya Junior College – Hyderabad, India

Intermediate (Math, Physics, Chemistry)

Jul 2013 – Mar 2015 Percentage: 79%

New Chaitanya High School – Hyderabad, India

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Jun 2012 – May 2013 GPA: 7.5/10

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