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Saranya Ravichandran

London - Relocating to Chennai, India in October 2025,United Kingdom

Summary

Results-oriented Performance Test Engineer with 8 years of experience specializing in non-functional testing for Banking and Telecommunications applications. Proven track record in optimizing performance, managing complex testing projects, and driving continuous improvement. Expertise in Agile methodologies and performance testing tools such as JMeter and Load Runner. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Seeking to leverage skills and experience to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic UK-based organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

SAP Test Analyst

Greggs
London, United Kingdom
09.2024 - Current
  • Designed and executed performance and load testing scenarios for Azure Service Bus APIs using Apache JMeter to evaluate system behavior under peak load.
  • Analyzed test results, response times, and error rates to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize API throughput.
  • Coordinated closely with DevOps and API teams to validate message integrity and response consistency across distributed systems in cloud-native environments.
  • Performed end-to-end functional testing across SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems during migration, ensuring accurate data flow and system integration for key finance modules (FI, CO, AP, AR, GL).
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (SAP functional consultants, ABAP developers, finance SMEs) to log, track, and resolve defects across ECC and S/4HANA.
  • Utilized Azure Devops to document test scenarios, test cases, and results aligned with project delivery milestones.

Performance Testing Lead / Test Manager

Lloyds Banking Group, Tata Consultancy Services
London, UK
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Led non-functional testing (NFT) risk assessments, successfully integrating findings into strategic planning.
  • Managed end-to-end testing for migration and upgrade projects, including creation of comprehensive Master Test Plans.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by coordinating closely with Agile teams and stakeholders, reducing time to market by 20%.
  • Conducted performance testing with JMeter and Load Runner, optimizing ATM and IDM transaction processes to achieve 30% reduction in response times.
  • Established effective relationships with third-party suppliers to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery of project milestones.

Senior Performance Engineer

Telstra, Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Spearheaded performance testing initiatives using JMeter and HP Load Runner, improving application performance and stability.
  • Utilized Jenkins for automation, resulting in 15% increase in testing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Delivered actionable insights and recommendations for performance tuning, leading to 25% improvement in application throughput.
  • Extracted and analysed AWR reports to identify DB performance.
  • Analysed root cause and identified performance leakage areas during execution by monitoring LRQs and Prepare & share final Test Summary report to client.
  • Performed end to end Infrastructure and Ctrl-m Testing as part of Operation Readiness Testing.

Performance Test Engineering Senior Analyst

Merck & Co, Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Pune, India
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Developed and executed comprehensive performance test plans, securing client sign-off and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Identified and resolved critical performance issues, contributing to 20% increase in system reliability.

Performance Test Engineer

Telstra, Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Chennai, India
08.2015 - 03.2020
  • Created and executed performance test scripts using Load Runner and JMeter, enhancing system performance and user experience.
  • Monitored and analyzed application performance, leading to resolution of key bottlenecks and 30% reduction in downtime.

Education

BE - Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering

Arunai College of Engineering
08.2011 - 04.2015

A-Levels - Maths and English

KNNC Govt HR Sec School
04.2001 - 04.2011

Skills

  • Performance Testing Tools: LoadRunner, Performance Centre, Apache JMeter, CTRL-M (SiebelWeb, TruClient, Web HTTP/HTML, FIX, API Webservices etc)
  • Monitoring Tools: Dynatrace, HP SiteScope, New Relic, Perfmon, MS Azure
  • Version Control & Automation: GitHub, Docker, Selenium, Postman, SoapUI, Jenkins, Influc DB, Grafana
  • Project Management & Reporting: Azure Devops, Jira, Confluence, ALM VERA, HP ALM, Power BI, Excel Macro
  • Programming & Scripting: Java, C#, SQL
  • Cloud Services: AWS (Lambda, CloudWatch, S3), Azure
  • Other: Requirements gathering, Workload modeling, Scripting, Execution, Client/Server Monitoring & Troubleshooting, Result analysis, Defect Management

Accomplishments

  • Star of the Month Award, Tata Consultancy Services – June 2022
  • Accenture Celebrates Excellence Award, Accenture – 2019
  • APEX Award, Accenture – 2018

Certification

  • JMeter INTRO & PRO – 2020
  • Jira & Confluence Advanced – 2022
  • Testim – 2025
  • Tosca - 2025 (In - Progress)

Personal Information

Languages

English
Tamil
Telugu

Timeline

SAP Test Analyst

Greggs
09.2024 - Current

Performance Testing Lead / Test Manager

Lloyds Banking Group, Tata Consultancy Services
11.2021 - 04.2023

Senior Performance Engineer

Telstra, Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 07.2021

Performance Test Engineering Senior Analyst

Merck & Co, Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 09.2020

Performance Test Engineer

Telstra, Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 03.2020

BE - Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering

Arunai College of Engineering
08.2011 - 04.2015

A-Levels - Maths and English

KNNC Govt HR Sec School
04.2001 - 04.2011

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