SUMMARY:

• Software QA Engineer (8yrs. 6mo.) and Systems Engineer (1yr. 6 mo.) with 10 years experience in all phases of product development. MS SQL Server database software testing and XML Data Transfer testing experience.
• Network architecture and system level software testing of complex IP and ATM based systems.
• Expertise in developing and executing test plans, finding and correcting software bugs.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Experienced in prioritizing multiple tasks to achieve aggressive deadlines.
• Highly motivated individual and self - starter that works well in a collaborative, team environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SOFTWARE: Cisco IOS, RedBack AOS, Fore Systems IOS, Unix, Linux, Microsoft (DOS, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows Vista, NT 4, Windows Sever 2000 and 2003, SQL Server 2000 and 2005 ) OS, Visual Basic, VxWorks, Hyper Access Scripting, Network / Protocol Analyzers, Spirent Test Suites, LabVIEW, Winn Runner / Test Director, MSN SQL, XML

HARDWARE: DSLAM, RedBack Ethernet / ATM Routers, Cisco Ethernet / ATM Routers and Switches, Fore Systems ATM switches, CPE, Adtech AX/4000, Smart Bits, Bridges, Thermal Testing, Power Cross Testing, Lightning Testing, HP Proliant Severs, DELL PowerEdge

PROTOCOLS / TOPOLOGIES: ATM, TCP/IP, VLAN, LAN, WAN, HTTP, FTP, SNMP, ISDN, xDSL, Ethernet, Telnet, 802.11b, T1/E1, DS3/E3, SONET OC-3, OC-12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Beaverton, OR

SYSTEMS ENGINEER II

Responsibilities:

• Good understanding of system database structure.
• Building, implementing, administering and deploying servers with Windows Server 2000 & 2003, along with applications servers.
• In process of acquiring MICROSOFT MCDBA AND MSCE certifications. Target for completion is end of 2008.
• Lead NOC Engineer, key engineer in monitoring, covering and troubleshooting PRODUCTION SQL Server Arsenal (over 300 servers).

Confidential

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, and execute tests plans and track bugs for complex WSS, XML, Microsoft SQL database/server environments and data transfer.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
• Extensive Interaction with product managers, software development engineers, customer support representatives and third party company partners.
• Successful development of a good understanding of system database structure, in particular, the present QA environment database structure and interoperability.
• Successful with management of time over multiple projects, resulting in meeting milestones with complete confidence and coverage of given project scope.
• Successful completion of MS SQL querying course, sound development of MS SQL knowledge applicable to Unicru database structure, with the ultimate goal being acquisition of database architecture knowledge and expertise as a goal.
• Spanish Language Expert owning all Post Translation Specification reviews. Responsible for verifying the quality and validity of outsourced specification translations (pre-development from our out-of-house vendor) while keeping in focus localization. Responsible for the testing of all Spanish language XML surveys and branching in the entire list of customers in the system solution.
• Interaction and maintenance of clear and productive communication with company partner in charge of developing MDA (Merchandising Digital Assistant) out of house kiosk.
• Assisted in designing and implementing an 802.11b networking test environment that met customer and partner application specifications for the functionality and testability of the MDA Devices.

Confidential, Santa Rosa, CA

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed, documented, executed tests plan and tracked bugs in complex environment of ATM/IP networking equipment. Interacted with product management, operations, software, hardware and customer support engineers. Key involvement in creating advanced System Software Management product.
• Established all technical aspects of interoperability, along with the design and construction of an extensive and diverse testing network lab bench. This greatly improved reliability and quality.
• Lead System Management test engineer. Provided tier 2-3 assistance, which effectively resolved customer issues.
• Designed and implemented networking test environments, which met customer application specifications.
• Trained 2 outsourced test engineers for System Management Software and DSLAM interoperability testing.
• Interacted and maintained clear and productive communication with the software development company in charge of developing this Management Software.

Confidential, Petaluma, CA

NETWORK ARCHITECT

Responsibilities:

• Designed, installed, configured, tested and troubleshot LAN/WAN systems for a multi-site enterprise network.
• Setup, configured and upgraded servers, PC’s and laptops for local and off-site locations.
• Evaluated new software and hardware for integration into LAN/WAN environment.
• Provided first and second level Help Desk support.
• Met customer budget and needs by researching and providing an inventory of appropriate and affordable hardware/software.
• Played key role in constructing support system for multi-site network.

Confidential, Petaluma, CA

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Key involvement in creating advanced System Management Software (System Upgrade, Database Backup and Restore, Configuration File Management) product.
• Developed, documented, executed tests plans and tracked bugs in complex environment of ATM/SONET networking equipment.
• Interacted with product management, operations, software, hardware and customer support engineers.
• Established all technical aspects of interoperability testing environment, which greatly improved reliability and quality.
• Lead System Management test engineer. Provided software performance feedback to development team.
• Designed and implemented networking test environments, which met external functional specifications.
• Developed External Functional Specifications for System Software Upgrade Management.

Confidential, Petaluma, CA

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Key involvement in creating advanced System Software Management product.
• Developed, documented, executed tests plan and tracked bugs in complex environment of ATM/IP networking equipment.
• Interacted with product management, operations, software, hardware and customer support engineers.
• Established all technical aspects of interoperability along with the design and construction of an extensive and diverse testing network lab bench. This greatly improved reliability and quality.
• Lead System Management test engineer. Provided tier 2-3 assistance, which effectively resolved customer issues.
• Designed and implemented networking test environments to meet customer application specifications.
• Trained 2 test engineers for System Management Software and DSLAM interoperability testing.
• Interacted and maintained clear and productive communication with the software development company in charge of developing the Management Software.

Confidential, Petaluma, CA

SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Developed test plans and prioritized activities to facilitate fast track test for small start-up company.
• Trained new engineers in testing process of DSLAM Management GUI, DSLAM System Software Upgrade, DB Backup/Restore and DSLAM Configuration Report software.
• After successful launch of this new technology, Nokia acquired the company.
• Instrumental in establishing a strong and productive working relationship with the software development company contracted to develop System Management Software.
• Designed and constructed extensive network lab test benches and testing methods to increase efficiency.
• Developed and wrote detailed and complete test plans for both DSALM GUI and DSLAM System Software Management testing.

Confidential

JR. SYSTEM HARDWARE TEST ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Assisted and performed Bellcore specified hardware testing on diverse DSLAM components.
• Testing included Environmental testing, EMI testing, Power Cross testing, Lightning testing, ESD testing, DSLAM line card distance qualification testing and DSLAM trunk pulse mask verification testing.
• Instrumental in communicating documented data from test findings to development staff.
• Assisted in the design and construction of several lab test benches and test fixtures for efficient hardware testing.