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Akhil Reddy Gatla

Irving,TX

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Performance Testing Engineer with over 7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and executing performance testing strategies for a variety of software applications and systems. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, and Gatling to assess system performance, scalability, and reliability. Skilled in analyzing test results, identifying performance bottlenecks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions for optimal software performance. Proven track record of leading performance testing efforts for complex projects across diverse domains, including e-commerce, mobile banking, microservices, cloud migration, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions. Strong communicator and team player with a passion for driving continuous improvement and delivering high-quality software solutions that meet and exceed performance expectations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Performance Testing

AmerisourceBergen
03.2022 - Current
  • Led performance testing efforts for a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) system, utilizing LoadRunner and JMeter to simulate concurrent user interactions and real-time clinical workflows.
  • Analyzed system response times and transaction throughput to identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability for healthcare providers.
  • Conducted stress tests to evaluate system scalability and stability under peak loads, collaborating with healthcare professionals to define performance requirements and SLAs based on industry standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Optimized the performance of a telemedicine platform to support remote patient consultations and virtual care delivery, utilizing Gatling and BlazeMeter to simulate high volumes of video conferencing sessions and data transmissions.
  • Implemented performance monitoring and alerting solutions using AppDynamics and New Relic to proactively identify and resolve performance issues in real-time.
  • Conducted load tests to assess the platform's scalability and reliability under varying network conditions, collaborating with telecommunication providers to optimize network bandwidth and latency for seamless audio/video quality during telehealth sessions.
  • Designed and executed scalability tests for a health information exchange (HIE) system, employing Apache JMeter and LoadRunner to simulate increasing volumes of patient data transactions and interoperability requests.
  • Utilized distributed testing techniques to simulate geographically dispersed healthcare networks and test data replication and synchronization across multiple HIE nodes.
  • Analyzed system performance metrics and database throughput to optimize resource allocation, database sharding, and caching strategies for improved scalability and performance, while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations such as HIPAA.
  • Validated the performance and accuracy of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) for diagnosing and treating medical conditions, utilizing LoadRunner and JMeter to execute performance test cases and measure system response times.
  • Conducted usability testing with healthcare professionals to assess the CDSS's user interface, workflow integration, and decision support capabilities, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with software developers and medical experts to refine CDSS algorithms and optimize system performance based on clinical feedback and validation results, ensuring the system's reliability and effectiveness in real-world healthcare environments.

performance testing

American Express
02.2019 - 02.2022


  • Led performance testing efforts for a high-frequency trading platform, employing LoadRunner and custom scripting to simulate high-volume trading transactions and market data feeds.
  • Analyzed system response times and throughput metrics to identify and optimize critical trading algorithms and order execution pathways.
  • Conducted stress tests to evaluate system stability and scalability under extreme market conditions, ensuring sub-millisecond latency and high availability.
  • Utilized AppDynamics and Splunk for real-time performance monitoring and anomaly detection, enabling proactive issue resolution and optimization of trading infrastructure.
  • Optimized the performance of a risk management system for financial institutions, employing JMeter and Gatling to simulate complex risk calculations and stress test risk models.
  • Implemented performance monitoring dashboards using Grafana and InfluxDB to track key risk metrics, such as value-at-risk (VaR) and stress test results, for risk analysts and portfolio managers.
  • Conducted performance tuning activities to optimize database queries, algorithmic calculations, and data caching mechanisms, improving system responsiveness and scalability for real-time risk analysis.
  • Conducted load testing for a payment processing application, utilizing Apache JMeter and Selenium to simulate concurrent payment transactions across multiple payment gateways and financial networks.
  • Analyzed transaction response times, throughput, and error rates to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize transaction processing pipelines for secure and reliable payment processing.
  • Collaborated with payment processors and financial regulators to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, SWIFT) and security best practices for payment processing.
  • Validated the performance and accuracy of a financial reporting system for regulatory reporting, utilizing LoadRunner and SQL queries to execute performance test cases and measure system response times.
  • Conducted regression testing to assess the impact of software updates, database schema changes, and configuration modifications on system performance and stability.
  • Collaborated with finance professionals, auditors, and compliance officers to validate financial reporting accuracy, data integrity, and internal controls within the reporting system.

Performance Tester

T Mobile
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Led performance testing efforts for a mobile network infrastructure, utilizing LoadRunner and JMeter to simulate high volumes of mobile data traffic, voice calls, and SMS messages.
  • Analyzed network response times, call setup times, and data throughput to identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal network performance and reliability for subscribers.
  • Conducted stress tests to evaluate network scalability and stability under peak loads, collaborating with network engineers to optimize resource allocation and network configuration for enhanced performance.
  • Optimized the performance of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service, utilizing BlazeMeter and Selenium to simulate concurrent voice calls and video conferencing sessions across different network conditions.
  • Implemented performance monitoring and alerting solutions using Grafana and InfluxDB to proactively identify and resolve performance issues in real-time, ensuring high-quality audio and video streaming for subscribers.
  • Conducted load tests to assess the service's scalability and reliability under varying network bandwidth and latency, collaborating with network operators to optimize Quality of Service (QoS) parameters for optimal voice and video quality.
  • Conducted performance testing for a broadband internet service, employing Apache JMeter and LoadRunner to simulate high-speed data transfers and web browsing activities across multiple devices and platforms.
  • Analyzed network latency, download/upload speeds, and packet loss rates to identify and troubleshoot performance issues, ensuring consistent and reliable internet connectivity for subscribers.
  • Conducted stress tests to evaluate the service's scalability and resilience under peak usage periods, collaborating with network administrators to optimize network capacity and infrastructure for enhanced performance.
  • Validated the performance and reliability of network elements such as routers, switches, and gateways, utilizing custom scripting and SNMP monitoring tools to measure device response times and throughput.
  • Conducted performance tests to assess device scalability, buffer overflow handling, and failover capabilities under varying traffic loads and failure scenarios.
  • Collaborated with hardware vendors and network engineers to optimize device configurations and firmware settings for improved performance and resilience in telecommunications networks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications

Kakatiya University
Warangal, India
06.2016

Skills

  • Advanced problem solving skills
  • Data management
  • Troubleshooting and debugging
  • Exceptional time management
  • Loadrunner, Jmeter 22 and 23, selenium, CRM, EPIC specialist
  • Operational analysis
  • Routing/Telephony QA - Cisco, Genesys experience
  • Manual testing
  • Quality Center
  • Experience using performance test tools (HP Load Runner, Jmeter)
  • Ability to use load tools to monitor, gather, and report application performance
  • APILoader a very high throughput, cloud capable, JMeter-based load testing tool
  • protocol implementations for JMetermini-applications within JMeter samplers
  • a 5,000 TPS JMeter-based test harnessan automated large-scale DB2 database generator
  • High-capacity data analysis tools
  • An automated performance test script writer
  • performance testing harnessesan automated capacity modelling tool

Timeline

Performance Testing

AmerisourceBergen
03.2022 - Current

performance testing

American Express
02.2019 - 02.2022

Performance Tester

T Mobile
03.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications

Kakatiya University

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