Meghana Balakrishna
About Meghana Balakrishna
Meghana Balakrishna is a Performance Test Lead at Ford Motor Company, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Coimbatore Institute of Technology and an MBA in Human Resources Management from Anna University Chennai.
Current Role at Ford Motor Company
Meghana Balakrishna serves as the Performance Test Lead at Ford Motor Company, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing performance testing initiatives, ensuring that applications meet required performance standards. Her leadership in performance testing contributes to the overall efficiency and reliability of Ford's software applications.
Previous Experience at Ford Motor Company
Before becoming the Performance Test Lead, Meghana worked at Ford Motor Company in various capacities. She was a Performance Test Analyst from 2017 to 2020 and a Performance Tester from 2014 to 2017. Her career at Ford began as a Performance Tester-Trainee from 2013 to 2014. This progression highlights her extensive experience within the company and her growing expertise in performance testing.
Educational Background
Meghana Balakrishna completed her Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Information Technology at Coimbatore Institute of Technology from 2009 to 2013. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management and Services at Anna University Chennai, completing her studies in 2017. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of her work.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Meghana possesses hands-on experience in performance testing applications in cloud environments, specifically using platforms like PCF and Azure. She has expertise in Load Runner for end-to-end performance testing services. Additionally, she is proficient in various tools including JMeter, VSTS, and monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, PCF Metrics, and HP Diagnostics. Her technical skills enhance her ability to assess and improve application performance effectively.