Paul Vu
About Paul Vu
Paul Vu is a Site Reliability Engineer with over 11 years of experience at Vesta Corporation, where he ensures production releases meet security and performance standards. He previously worked as a Software Engineer at IBM for seven years and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Portland State University.
Work at Vesta
Currently, Paul Vu holds the position of Site Reliability Engineer at Vesta Corporation, a role he has occupied since 2013. His responsibilities include ensuring that all production releases adhere to Gitflow, pass continuous integration support, and meet established security and performance testing standards prior to deployment. He is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting the continuous integration system, which is essential for the smooth operation of development processes at Vesta. Additionally, he manages a private Atlassian suite that includes tools such as Bamboo, Bitbucket, and JIRA, along with other testing tools like Test Rail, SonarQube, Jenkins, and ReadyAPI.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining Vesta Corporation, Paul Vu worked as a Software Engineer at IBM from 2006 to 2013. During his seven years at the company, he was based in Beaverton. His experience at IBM provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he has applied in his subsequent roles in site reliability and performance testing.
Education and Expertise
Paul Vu studied at Portland State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of software engineering and site reliability. He has developed expertise in various testing methodologies and automation frameworks, including Groovy, ReadyAPI, Selenium, and SauceLabs, which he has utilized in testing the Payments system.
Performance Testing Skills
In his current role, Paul Vu has developed and maintained jMeter test plans for a variety of performance testing types. These include Capacity, Load, Volume, Stress, Soak, and Spike Testing. His work in performance testing is crucial for ensuring that systems can handle expected and unexpected loads, contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of the software products at Vesta Corporation.
Automation Framework Development
Paul Vu has significant experience in developing automation frameworks, which are essential for streamlining testing processes. He has utilized tools such as Groovy, ReadyAPI, Selenium, and SauceLabs to create these frameworks, particularly for testing the Payments system. His contributions in this area enhance the testing efficiency and reliability of software deployments.