Engineering And Quality Group Manager
Azusa, California, Us
Rain Bird Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. At Rain Bird, I spearheaded an on and offshore test infrastructure and directed QA test strategies for SaaS, web, mobile, and cloud-based applications, interactive electronics, and IoT software products, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, irrigation controllers, weather sensors, and communication devices. I analyzed underperforming processes and software, recommended and implemented continual improvements, and ensured release readiness of new products and features while reliably meeting schedules and budgets for multiple concurrent QA projects. Key highlights of the value I brought to Rain Bird as Engineering and Quality Group Manager include the following. • Developed DevOps test automation strategy and integrated it into CI/CD pipeline.• Accelerated test velocity of Google Home and Amazon Alexa voice-activated applications from a week to two hours, and mobile app testing from three weeks to three days.• Built in-house test lab enabling testing of up to 10 software and electronic products at a time.• Cut product returns from over 5% to under 1% and decreased support calls by 70%.• Saved 40%+ annually while improving coverage in less time by establishing offshore test centers in India and Mexico.• Reduced defective parts per million (DPPM) from 3k+ to under 400 within three years.• Won awards for Customer Quality Champion, Most Innovative Technology, and Most Significant Cost Reduction.