SUMMARY:

12+ years of combined experience in HW and SW Systems Validation, Automation, designing, developing PC, CE and Mobile systems platforms. Created, distributed batch scripting and stand - alone System Automation programs using Python and PERL. Created and executed system validation plans and presented results and feedback to management. Authored data sheets, white papers, errata, application notes and validation reports. Utilized ORCAD, PAD, Allegro, logic analyzers (PCI, USB, HDMI/ Confidential ), oscilloscope, signal generators. Worked with Intel to help develop, verify and validate the first Intel SDVO designs (GMCH) with Intel Graphics group in Folsom.

KEY SKILL INCLUDE:

• DVI, HDMI and Confidential Compliance & debugging
• SDVO(Intel), MIPI, I2C, MDIO, SPI, Memory, PCI-Ex, AGP, I2S, S/PDIF
• Windows, familiarity with Unix/Linux CLI
• Batch Scripting, Python, Java
• Familiarity with Switches, Routers subnetting and basic configuration
• OrCAD, PADS, Allegro, IDE, Bugzilla
• Measurement and debugging High-speed Scopes, Protocol/Digital Analyzers, Audio tools
• GPIB(IEEE488.2) configuration
• Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Visio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Sunnyvale, CA

Sr System Validation Engineer

Tools: PTP, NiMax, PyVISA, Scope, AWG, Telemetry, GPIB

Responsibilities:

• Programs written: Remote waveform and measurement capture, Automate Frequency Roll - off(Tachy, Wideband, Ischemia), Sensitivity range, Sampling Rate, Internal Temp measurement, XML data processing and analysis
• Using Python, I created adaptive data collection, processing algorithms to collect, process, splice and filter 10 thousands raw data points to understandable format for analysis
• Generated Automation Test plans for Verification and Validation for Biomedical Devices
• Create, verify, debug automation sequences and solutions utilizing High Speed Scope, Function generator, SMU and other EE measurement equipment controlled via GPIB bus and RS-232
• Generate both interactive and data analysis programs/framework using Python
• SW and Hardware Projects include Wideband, Narrowband Frequency Response automated device configuration, filtering of invalid data reads, data collection, bode plot generation and determination of -3dB threshold points
• Contributions saved significant time and cost for testing with hands-free automated testing including data processing.

Confidential, Santa Clara, CA

Sr Technical Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Performed BOM cost analysis and component selection
• Provided Technical Upgrade Guidance for touch screen and Bluetooth upgrade

Confidential, Sunnyvale, CA

Senior Technical Marketing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Debugged Mobile platforms to verify protocol issues using ADB, Protocol Analyzer
• Managed the Confidential lab, budgeting and key acquisition of necessary tools, device for customer support, golden unit testing and competitive analysis.
• Wrote and provide proof of concept test Confidential CTS methodologies. Reduced testing duration, errors and cost by 30% from previous implementation.
• Provided post and pre-design customer support. Trouble shoot system issues using scopes, Confidential and HDMI Protocol Analyzers. Performed signal integrity, power, timing measurements, protocol validation to debug board/cable issues and successful resolve major issues.
• Provided out of the box advice to accessory manufacturers to find new ways to use Confidential for their application. Some key innovations include USB camera to Samsung Galaxy series for motion recognition synced with Confidential output.
• Authored Confidential 2.0, 3.0 and superMHL white papers. Contributed articles to engadget, about.com, electronicsproducts.com, ETIMES, ARM.net and numerous worldwide technology websites.

Confidential, Sunnyvale, CA

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed system level validation testing. This involved writing test execution scripts, running signal integrity, BER, ESD, power measurements and PVT measurements across corner units. Also verified correlation to Product Operation ATE results analysis.
• Created and executed System validation plans that saved over 2 weeks of testing time. Defined methodology that tested protocol, video, audio and data blocks including HDMI, Confidential, I2C, SPI, MDIO, S/PDIF, I2S with minimal redundancies.
• Created Schematics for validation and starter kit boards using OrCAD, ensured proper layout routing for optimized performance.
• Setup weekly meetings and remotely managed 4 major global TE vendors including Tektronix, Rohde & Schwarz, Quantum Data and Simplay Labs.
• Verified and presented technical report, documentation, and correlation of Confidential 2.0 Compliance Test Equipment to executives.
• Setup emulation board using Xilinx FPGA to test RTL functionality before Silicon tape-out.
• Built and demonstrated company’s first HDMI Extender (Project Ruby) using 10Gbps Ethernet, and fiber optics at CES 2011.
• Consistently recognized as a highly competent problem solver by Management supporting top-tier customers including nVIDIA, Sony, DELL, Samsung and Intel.
• Wrote FAQs, Data Sheets(HDMI Mobile Tx series), manuals, application notes and generated videos for Confidential Compliance Test Equipment and HDMI products used extensively in company intranet.

Confidential, Sunnyvale, CA

Senior Applications Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Discovered ATC failures and HDCP 1.2 security hole. Followed through solution via empirical lab and ATC testing.
• Saved USD $5 million by identifying issue.
• Brought up first Silicon, validated, managed, collaborated and successfully launched the SiI136x (SDVO technology) with revenue of $15 million per quarter which became the most profitable PC product in the history of Confidential .
• Increased profit margins by 50% as the designer for turnkey PCI-E ADD2 cards. 2-layer stable design had lowest BOM and board with high margin (FH868 for DELL Optiplex line).
• Performed EMI tests at BACL labs and reduced EMI by redesigning boards without requiring excessive shielding for compliance to CISPR, FCC, MIC, CE standards.

Confidential, Sunnyvale, CA

Applications Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Generated all technical documents including Programmer’s Guide, Data Sheet, Errata, User Guide, and Applications Note
• Designed PCI & AGP cards for 975/985 series products. Ran and optimized 2D and 3D functional and performance benchmark results.
• Lead Engineer for first mobile platform MCM product used in Toshiba and Fujitsu laptops.
• Worked with SW and Microsoft for WHQL drivers.
• Provided debugging, resolved major issues. Retained 1st tier client, Toshiba with revenues of over 15 million per quarter by providing intensive around the clock customer support.