TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: Python, TCL, PERL, C/C++, UNIX scripting, LabWindows, LabView

Protocols: TCP/IP, SONET, MOCA, Link 16, IPV4, ATM, Ethernet, MPLS, VLAN

Equipment: Ixia 400, Spirent AX4000, HP Spectrum Analyzer, Agilent Power Meter, Agilent OmniBert, Fluke 9100, Logic Analyzer, Quantum Data 780C.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

QA Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Validated design and operation of streaming media functionality in R&D environment using Quantum Data 780C Interop tester on HDMI and 3G - SDI.
• Automated test environment using Python scripting.
• Developed tests to verify features against requirement specifications.
• Debugged failures and isolated to firmware or webpage issues.

Confidential, Morrisville, NC

VALIDATION ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Validated design and operation of carrier grade QT-600 Ethernet probes used for verifying SLAs and diagnostics.
• Developed tests to verify conformance of features against requirement specifications.
• Debugged failures and isolated to firmware, FPGA or test equipment issues.
• Automated test environment using Python scripting and WxPython.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

VALIDATION ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Validated operation of Spirent Test Center Live using 7531 1GB Ethernet probes to monitor health and performance of ALU 7 750 and 74 50 Network Elements.
• Validated SLA compliance using network quality test, IP expert analysis test, and RFC 2544 test group.

Confidential, Melbourne, FL

VALIDATION TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Validated design of communication systems used for Locomotive transport.
• Developed tests to verify conformance of features against requirement specifications.
• Used ReqPro to write and maintain requirement documents and StarTeam for configuration management.
• Debugged failures and isolated to firmware, ASIC or test equipment issues.

Confidential, Reno, NV

VERIFICATION ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed PERL test scripts to validate Video Gaming Machines.
• Reviewed design specifications and wrote test plans to verify SW design.
• Provided SQA on all developmental/ released code for the project by developing rigorous test cases.

Confidential, Austin, TX

VALIDATION ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed test scripts to validate Telecomm Voice Path ASIC.
• Developed host test library using C++ to validate embedded command features.
• Validated the CLI command structure using incr TCL scripts.
• Debugged failures and isolated to firmware, ASIC or test equipment issues.

Confidential, San Diego, CA

SYSTEM TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed test scripts to validate Entropic’s (MoCA) Multi-Media over Coax (RF based) ASIC designs used for home networking product.
• Used IXIA test equipment, HP Spectrum Analyzer and Agilent Power Meter.
• Developed test harness for API using C++ with additional TCL scripts utilized for interfacing to GPIB test equipment.
• Reviewed design specifications, wrote test plans to verify ASIC design.

Confidential, Austin, TX

VALIDATION ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed test scripts to validate Agere’s APP550 & APP350 Network Processor ASIC using Spirent AX/4000 equipment.
• Developed tests using TCL, PERL, C++ and UNIX scripts to validate CLI command structure and test equipment results.
• Reviewed design specifications, wrote test plans to verify ASIC design.

Confidential, Carlsbad, CA

TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed functional tests for satellite COMSEC product with ATM (OC-3) and Ethernet interfaces using Spirent AX/4000 equipment. Automated the AX/4000 using TCL scripts.
• Developed an API test tool using MFC and C/C++ along with a PERL/TK configuration utility. Created a PERL database translator for MS Access using SQL that automated functional code development for the test tool.
• Debugged failures and isolated to firmware, ASIC or test equipment issues.

Confidential, Petaluma, CA

TEST DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed automated functional tests for line cards used in the ONS 15454 SONET based optical platform.
• Developed tests using C/C++, TCL, PERL and Autotest scripting language on Sun Solaris 5 system. LabView used for EDFA testing.
• Automated functional and burn-in test processes for use in a CM environment. Utilized TCL controlled (GPIB) Agilent OmniIBert and IXIA 400 test equipment.

Confidential, Petaluma, CA

SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed automated functional tests for line cards used in the Integrated Access platform that supported TDM and ATM.
• Developed functional tests using LabWindows/CVI (C Virtual Instrument).
• Transitioned and supported product testing from engineering to manufacturing.

Confidential, Alameda, CA

SENIOR MFG. TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented automated functional and diagnostic tests for WAN/LAN products. Developed functional tests using C.
• Developed manufacturing /production test fixtures and stations.
• Implemented RMA failure analysis program.
• Debugged field returns and internal failures to component level.
• Provided detailed trouble-shooting, fault assessment and defect analysis to QA that identified component (vendor) and production problems.

Confidential, San Jose, CA

MFG. TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed diagnostic tests for secure datacom products
• Developed functional tests using Fluke 9100 tester and customized fixtures.
• Worked with NPI team to define and implement test plans.

Confidential, San Jose, CA

TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed functional tests for secure datacom products using a Fluke 9100 functional tester.
• Created an embedded emulator to validate crypto functions.

Confidential, Irvine, CA

TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed test fixtures for diagnostic programs.