Performance Testing with AI w/ Akash Thakur

Is traditional performance testing becoming obsolete? In this episode, performance engineering expert Akash Thakur shares why AI is fundamentally transforming load testing, scripting, observability, and shift-left strategies. With 17 years of real-world enterprise experience, Akash explains how AI-augmented tools are already reducing scripting time by 30%, improving analysis speed, and helping teams move from reactive performance testing to predictive intelligence. You'll learn: How AI is accelerating performance scripting and analysis Why shift-left performance testing is finally becoming realistic The role of structured data in predictive QA models How to test AI applications (LLMs, GPUs, inference throughput) differently than traditional web apps What the future role of performance engineers looks like — architect, not script writer If you're a performance tester, SRE, QA leader, or DevOps engineer wondering how AI will impact your role — this episode gives you practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately.