Allen Chen

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About Allen Chen

Keywords: Cloud Storage Testing, SAN/NAS Testing, Virtualization Testing, Test Architect, Automation Testing, Test Leader/Manager Summary- Seasoned Test Architect with 18+ years of experience in software testing, specializing in SAN/NAS, cloud storage testing, test automation, and virtualization- 13+ years in EMC Unity (File/Block) storage testing and 8 years as a Test Architect, designing and implementing test strategies for large-scale storage and virtualization solutions- Expertise in SAN/NAS, cloud storage and virtualization testing, covering VMware (Horizon, ESXi, Hyper-V, RDS), AWS, Azure, and private cloud environments- Proven ability to lead test architecture design, performance & scalability testing, and automation framework development, ensuring high-quality and efficient testing processes- Strong background in test automation, using Python, Shell, PowerShell, and advanced I/O tools like Fio, VDBench, LoadRunner, SANBlaze, to improve test efficiency and reliability- Experienced in leading cross-functional global test teams, improving automation coverage, and optimizing testing strategies to align with business objectives- Certified VMware Professional, Scrum Master, ISTQB Foundation, and Microsoft MCP-SQL, with a strong research capability and a passion for innovation in testing. Skills Set- Programming Languages: Python, Shell, PowerShell, Perl, SQL - Operating Systems: Linux, ESXi (Photon), Windows - Storage & Virtualization Solutions: Cloud Tiering Appliance, VMware and Horizon, Hyper-V and Windows RDS, AWS, Azure - Testing & Automation Tools: LoginVSI, WorkloadWisdom, IOMeter, Fio, VDBench, SANBlaze, Git, LoadRunner, JMeter, Selenium, JIRA, and some Internal IO Verification tools.