Balasankar Somanpillai
About Balasankar Somanpillai
Balasankar Somanpillai is a Performance Engineer at Expedia, Inc. with extensive experience in performance testing across various industries.
Professional Title
Balasankar Somanpillai holds the title of Performance Engineer. He is currently employed at Expedia, Inc., where he has worked since 2016. Balasankar's role includes designing, building, and executing performance test strategies, with a focus on recent technologies and adaptive changes.
Current Role at Expedia, Inc.
Balasankar Somanpillai has been working as a Performance Engineer at Expedia, Inc. since 2016. Based in London, United Kingdom, he is responsible for performance testing processes, including client-server, web-based, and mobile performance testing. His role requires scripting and tuning to ensure optimal system performance.
Previous Experience at Volkswagen Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Balasankar served as a Performance Test Lead at Volkswagen Financial Services from 2015 to 2016 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. During his tenure, he led performance testing projects, focusing on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of financial software systems.
Work History in Performance Testing
Balasankar has an extensive work history in performance testing roles across various industries. From 2014 to 2015, he was a Non Functional Test Lead at Homeserve in Walsall, United Kingdom. He also worked at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence as a Performance Test Lead from 2013 to 2014, and at Centrica as a Technical Test/Performance Test Coordinator from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he held the role of Non Functional Testing Lead at Lloyds Banking Group from 2010 to 2012.
Education
Balasankar Somanpillai achieved his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His technical education provided him with a foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in performance testing.