Lte Interoperability Test Engineer Resume
Reston, VA
SUMMARY:
Quality - oriented, resourceful problem solver with variety of analytical and debugging techniques to resolve system and software issues. Recognized as a go-to person based on approachability and knowledge of multiple test areas. Proven track record of deploying broad-range of test systems across multiple wired and wireless technologies. In-depth experience in authoring comprehensive test cases, creating procedures, and executing system, acceptance and functional tests. Dedicated team player, highly regarded for excellent leadership, analytical, mentoring and organizational skills.TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Wireless Technologies: LTE, WCDMA/TD-SCDMA, CDMA, EDGE/GPRS/GSM, IEEE 802.11 WLAN, MHS
Network Protocols: 3GPP, TCP/IP, FTP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, EAP, RADIUS
Test Tools: Wireshark, Omnipeek, FileZilla, iPerf, Netpersec / Networx, inSSIDer, JIRA, MKS Integrity/TMS
Test Areas: RF Conformance, RRM, IOT, Miracast, WI-Fi Direct (P2P), WPS, Sigma, CCX, VPN-IOT, MHS / Tethering Performance, Beta release, Sanity
Test Equipment: RF Spectrum Analyzers, Radio Communication Test Sets, Signalling Testers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Reston, VA
LTE Interoperability Test Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Performs various interoperability testing on Sprint’s Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) LTE Evolved Packet Core (ePC) network with various vendor LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) such as Confidential. Tests include, but not limited to, X2 and S1 interfaces,
- Automatic Neighbor Relations (ANR) and enhanced Circuit- Switch Fall Back (eCSFB). Validates and verifies test cases and test results against 3GPP standards.
Confidential, Cary, NC
Interoperability Test Specialist
Responsibilities:- Performed WLAN interoperability and Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) pre-certification testing on BlackBerry 10 and BBOS devices. Provided test support to other BlackBerry WLAN test teams. Created test cases and test plans. Reported device software issues and verified software fixes. Mentored co-ops in WLAN test areas.
- Deployed and managed multiple Wi-Fi pre-certification and IOT test beds, allowing local site to be secondary test lab.
- Developed and implemented Mobile Hotspot and Tethered performance throughput test bed utilizing Anritsu MD8475, resolving and improving data throughput issues on existing device Wi-Fi platform.
- Created and updated test cases and test plans, improving overall WLAN test coverage.
- Coordinated and supported multiple WLAN development / test groups and provided technical guidance, reducing turn-around time in resolving issues.
- Participated in various device Beta programs to evaluate software integrity of builds on BB10 and BBOS devices, providing program team with ‘go’ or ‘no-go’ for launch.
- Debugged Python scripts on automated test framework, providing workaround to continue testing, reporting on schedule for software readiness review.
Confidential
Radio Verification Specialist
Responsibilities:- Provided on-site support for IOT and RRM Pre-certification tests on 1 st TD-SCDMA BlackBerry device, ensuring differentiation of issues from device and test environment for proper resolution.
- Executed regular RF conformance testing on Blackberry 9788 on varied software and test object builds utilizing Anritsu MT8820, creating stability prior to build promotion.
Confidential, Research Triangle Park, NC
Field Applications Engineer
Responsibilities:- Provided lab and field support on U3xx-based platforms. Performed regular regression, interoperability, stability and sanity tests on scheduled software build releases.
- Collaborated with internal software developers and hardware designers, improving turnaround time in addressing critical issues / incident reports from customers.
- Initiated incident reports on newly discovered throughput issues on broadband modules during release delivery tests, rectifying issues and allowing on-time customer delivery.
Confidential, Research Triangle Park, NC
Systems Verification Engineer / KPI Test Leader
Responsibilities:- Deployed and managed test lab for Key Performance Indicators (KPI) on Rxx High Volume Maintenance (HVM) projects on-site. Planned, executed, and automated test cases for HVM projects, including weekly stability and performance test reports to management on software build releases.
- Implemented multiple workstations in test lab for running simultaneous KPI testing on weekly SW builds, reducing turnaround time in test results.
- Mentored and trained co-ops and junior engineers in different processes of verification and testing of mobile platforms, ensuring clear and accurate test results.