GREGORY WESSON
Indialantic,FL
Summary
Performance Engineer focused on strengthening quality and performance of different products. Accustomed to working within Agile and Scrum methodologies while monitoring performance, reviewing processes and recommending updates. Team-minded and hardworking with strong communication, critical thinking and multitasking abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Performance Engineer
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA
2006.07 - 2024.07
- Developed test cases, test scripts, and scenarios for performance testing
- Conducted performance testing using Performance Center, including Load, Stress, Volume, and Capacity tests
- Planned and prepared test scripts based on functional requirements documentation
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure the availability of test environments, test data, code, and backend systems
- Measured throughput, hits per second, response time, and CPU/memory behavior using Performance Center, Sitescope, Java Mission Control, AppDynamics, Grafana and Jconsole
- Generated reports using Load Runner Analysis tool and submitted test results, weekly status reports, and test summaries
- Maintained test schedules and communicated requirements and defect reports with software engineers
- Attended change request meetings and updated tests and scripts accordingly
- Partnered with developers to update them on load test results
- Participated in status meetings, conducted walkthroughs, and documented proceedings
- Deployed code and configured user data in test environments
- Wrote automation scripts to parse logs for relevant data and performed other necessary monitoring tasks.
- Developed robust monitoring tools for proactive identification of potential issues, resulting in reduced downtime.
- Optimized database queries and indexes for improved response times under heavy load conditions.
- Provided expert guidance during incident response activities, collaborating with other technical teams to restore service quickly and efficiently while minimizing user impact.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation on system configuration, performance baselines, and troubleshooting procedures, enabling more efficient issue resolution.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential application within the organization''s infrastructure, recommending strategic investments as appropriate.
- Implemented effective performance metrics to track improvements over time, enabling data-driven decision making.
- Spearheaded capacity planning initiatives, ensuring adequate resources were available to support organizational growth objectives.
Quality Assurance Analyst
DIGITAL RIVER, INC.
2004.08 - 2006.04
- Participated in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss progress updates, communicate concerns or challenges, and ensure alignment of project goals.
- Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
Corporal of Marines
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
1997.12 - 2001.12
- HONORABLE DISCHARGE
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
University of Minnesota, School of Science And Engineering
Minneapolis, MN05.2004
Skills
- Agile Best Practices
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Performance Optimization
- Monitoring and Observability
- Reporting
- Research
- Documentation
- Incident Management
- Project/Program Management
- Influential Decision Making
- Client/Partner/Stakeholder Engagement
- Requirements Assessments
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Identification/Mitigation
- Compliance
- Analytics
- Metrics
- Legal/Regulatory Guidelines
- AWS
- Pivotal Cloud Foundry
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Networking
- Prometheus
- Nagios
- Dynatrace
- Capacity Planning
- Distributed Systems
- DevOps Practices
- Python
- Java
- C/C++
- Shell Scripting
- Load Runner
- Postman
- RedHat Enterprise Linux Administration
- Performance Center
- JMeter
- Sitescope
- Java Mission Control
- Jconsole
- Automation
- Software Integration
- System Verification and Validation
- AppDynamics
- Elastic
- Grafana
- Perfmon
- Security Protocols
- Hardware knowledge
- Monitoring tools
- Database optimization
- Web Technologies
- API Integration
- Load testing
- Network Troubleshooting
- Scripting Languages
- Performance Tuning
- Performance Testing
- Script Development
- Load Balancing
- Stress testing
- Test Automation
Military Service
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Marine Corps Air Base, Cherry Point, NC, HONORABLE DISCHARGE
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Systems Performance Engineer
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA
2006.07 - 2024.07
Quality Assurance Analyst
DIGITAL RIVER, INC.
2004.08 - 2006.04
Corporal of Marines
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
1997.12 - 2001.12
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
University of Minnesota, School of Science And Engineering
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
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