Lakshminarayana B
About Lakshminarayana B
Lakshminarayana B is an Assistant Manager with over 14 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in performance testing and engineering. He has worked with notable companies such as CISCO VIDEO and KPMG Global Services, and possesses expertise in various testing methodologies and tools.
Work at KPMG India
Lakshminarayana B currently serves as an Assistant Manager at KPMG Global Services (KGS) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His role involves overseeing performance testing initiatives and managing various testing processes. He has been with KPMG since 2015, contributing to the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality technology solutions. His extensive background in performance testing aligns with KPMG's focus on ensuring optimal system performance for clients.
Education and Expertise
Lakshminarayana B earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) between 2000 and 2004. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in Information Technology, where he has accumulated over 14 years of experience. He possesses strong expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks, which enhances his ability to manage projects effectively.
Background in Performance Testing
Lakshminarayana B has extensive experience in various forms of performance testing, including Smoke, Load, Volume, Soak, and Stress Testing. He utilizes defect tracking and test management tools such as HP ALM, Jira, and Team Foundation Server to ensure thorough testing processes. His proficiency in monitoring tools like Dynatrace, Grafana, and Wily Interscope supports his ability to analyze system performance and identify areas for improvement.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining KPMG, Lakshminarayana B held several positions that contributed to his expertise in performance testing. He worked as a Technical Lead at CISCO VIDEO from 2008 to 2014, where he managed testing processes in Bangalore. He also served as a Test Engineer at Ciber from 2006 to 2007 and completed a traineeship at ZTE from 2005 to 2006. These roles provided him with a diverse range of experiences in the IT sector.
Technical Skills and Tools
Lakshminarayana B possesses strong technical skills in performance testing and engineering. He is proficient in scripting with JMeter and SoapUI Groovy scripting, and he has designed a RestAPI framework using JMeter. His expertise extends to Java-based application profiling using Java Flight Recorder (JFR) and investigating Oracle DB slow SQL using AWR and bench tools. His knowledge of Kubernetes and Shell Scripting further enhances his technical capabilities.