SUMMARY:

• Experience with Software Quality Assurance/bug tracking software such as Mercury Quality Center and Jira.
• Expertise in embedded hardware design and assembly language programming of several microprocessors including: Microchip PIC 10/12/16/18 series, 8051 and 80x86; currently learning ARM processors.
• Familiar with RS232, TWI (I2C) and SPI serial bus designs
• Experience with configuration of IIS 5.0/6.
• Experience in designing databases in Microsoft Access and Visual Basic for Applications, currently learning Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Developer and Express Editions
• Experience in C# and Visual Basic and VB.NET in the .NET 2.0/3.0/3.5 environments and associated Integrated Development Environments Visual Studio 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2010.
• Knowledgeable in Object Oriented Languages such as C#, Java/J++ and C++
• Performed software validation and verification of instrumentation to 10 CFR 50 Appendix B (nuclear energy) requirements.
• Experience with environmental testing (EMI, mechanical, temperature and humidity) of instrumentation for service in safety systems of nuclear power plants.
• Some experience in writing assemblers, cross assemblers, and other language translators.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, microprocessor emulators and other electronic laboratory instruments.
• Experience with review of complex contracts for technical requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Princeton Junction, NJ

Senior QA SW/HW Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Test Confidential software and firmware products.
• Develop test suites in Test Link software.
• Perform tests on hardware as needed.
• Configuring virtual servers in VMware Player for testing
• Record testing results in defect tracking software, Jira.
• Provided tier 2 and 3 tech support.
• Learning Cypress PSoC 5LP processors to support testing.
• Migrating tests to automated testing.
• Learning automated software testing suites, Selenium.

Confidential, Willow Grove, PA

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design changes to existing instrument hardware and software to add new product features to an 8051 derivative based design used in pulse code cab signaling equipment.
• Revised digital fuel gauge to accommodate larger fuel tanks.
• Design electronic circuits for new products such as locomotive engine freeze plug heater.
• Assist in debugging older design cab signal testers.
• Selection of replacement parts related to new design.
• Authoring of software tools required to facilitate design changes such as generating large data tables.

Confidential, Trenton, NJ

Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Debug installation scripts for Confidential products.
• Install Windows Server 2003 R2
• Configure ASP.NET server and IIS version 5.0 and 6.0 for Confidential software
• Configure Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for use with Confidential software

Confidential, Hatfield, PA

Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Write C# applications for testing in - house hardware and products.
• Used OOD techniques to encapsulate driver for measurement equipment.
• Maintain Visual Basic programs used in calibration of Mass Flow Controllers.
• Provide assistance to IT for improvements in Software.
• Provide support for manufacturing.

Confidential, Horsham, PA

Software Tester QA

Responsibilities:

• Designed datasets for testing health measures in against Confidential ’s internal test database.
• Performed testing of selected code modules based on the design document.
• Tracked results and progress using Mercury Quality Center.
• Reviewed datasets written by others to insure they are accurate and correct.
• Provided assistance to other contractors in the design and entering of datasets.
• Trained other contractors in the design and data entry of the dataset and testing the HQM software.

Confidential, Horsham, PA

Software Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Authored C# and VB.net demo programs for Confidential products running the .net 2.0.
• Analyzed (usually using OOA) customer’s software and provided suggestions for improving performance and reliability.
• Performed validation testing for new software releases.
• Debugged hardware designs for engineering department as required.
• Improved test documentation by adding acceptance criteria.
• Streamlined the validation process to reduce validation time by 50%.
• Proofread, reviewed and edited all user manuals for correct content resulting in a much cleaner and concise manual.
• Provided Technical Services for Confidential customers, both internal and external on all products.
• Assisted the Repair Department with diagnosing problems with returned units.

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain and revise real time PIC Micro RISC processor controlled applications used in point of sale and store displays.
• Authored simulation prototypes of products using C# and VB.Net
• Designed circuits and authored C and Assembly language software for applications such as touch screen controllers.
• Directed draftsmen to make changes or made changes to circuit designs using Eagle PC software.
• Performed video and audio editing of customer supplied material for store displays.

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Nuclear Services Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Authored software validation procedures for equipment qualified for nuclear service by reviewing source code (C & assembler).
• Supervised the testing and evaluated EMI/RFI test reports for Confidential Industrial Automation nuclear qualified equipment.
• Authored Visual Basic programs for equipment configuration.
• Authored several MS Access databases for price quotations
• Authored desktop utilities for Desqview desktop manager written in Turbo C++
• Supervised the day-to-day operation of Nuclear Services Department at Confidential Industrial Automation.
• Placed orders, approved purchase orders, and invoices.
• Reviewed customer purchase orders for all quality and technical requirements.
• Maintained a 5 user Novell 3.12 LAN.
• Gained experience and provide assistance to others in using MS Office: Word, Excel, and Access.
• Performed basic mechanical design for EMI/RFI enclosures.
• Participated in vendor quality control and quality assurance audits both as a team member and lead auditor.
• Revised Quality assurance procedures relating to federal codes, 10CFR 50 Appendix B in particular.
• Witnessed and approved EMI/RFI tests for equipment.
• Insured that all personnel follow Quality Assurance procedures.
• Authored MS Access database for department M&TE
• Member of ISA committee on EMI/RFI SP67.16-WG1 EMI compatibility in nuclear power plants.

Confidential, Ivyland, PA

Associate Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Completed the hardware design and authored the software for portable flow monitoring instrument utilizing embedded Z80 MPU.
• Gained knowledge in VME bus system design and integration.
• Authored system software for the OS-9 real-time operating system and several utility programs.
• Gained knowledge of Z80 and 8080/8085 assembly languages.

Confidential

Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed software qualification and validation tests and final inspection on digital communication products sold to US Navy, GB Royal Navy, and NASA.
• Designed and constructed a simple burn-in oven for VME chassis which aided in removing units subject to “infant mortality.”
• Authored software for testing printed circuit boards using an IBM PC computer.
• Prepared systems for delivery to customers.
• Performed incoming inspection.
• Gained working knowledge of the Confidential C programming language and writing programs for the MS DOS operating system.
• Authored and distributed language processors, 68000 Cross-assembler, and 6809 to 68000 source code translator written in C and assembly languages.
• Authored magazine article in Rainbow Magazine (magazine for personal computers).

Confidential, Horsham, PA

Associate Electrical Engineer/Production Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Improved product reliability by refining designs on existing assemblies.
• Improved the manufacturing process of “problem’ assembles though application of proper engineering principles and well designed tests to those assemblies.
• Gained knowledge in all aspects of the design, development, and in corporation of products into production.
• Provided engineering support for production and final assembly though Confidential and troubleshooting.
• Gained experience in designing microcomputer systems used in X-Y table servo control.
• Designed high capacity floppy disc system.
• Completed the design and supervised the installation of optical pattern recognition systems at Confidential