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Dearborn, Michigan, Us

San Jose, Ca, Us

Develop and test strategies to ensure the robustness and performance of ESC – (Elastic Services Controller) application. Conduct and make use of the latest in automation and quality assurance using Java and Python frameworks to enhance the developed project.• Developed test plans and test cases, regression test, performance test, E2E system integration and verification.• Presented test strategies for team review.• Performed manual and automated tests.• Submitted, regressed, and verified defects (black-box/white-box) for each release cycle. • Ensure effective communicate of project and testing status to Development and QA teams. • System performance KPI tests.• Developed UI tests using Java/Selenium for testing cloud based OpenStack solution.• Participated in daily scrum, and managed the project using agile methodologies.• Setup, managed, and maintained Jenkins daily jobs for continuous integration testing.• Debug and scale automation framework using Python and Bash.• Technical Environment: Linux, Windows, Python, GIT, RegEx, VI Editor, Eclipse, Bash shell scripting, Selenium, Java, JIRA, Jenkins, MS Office Suite, Rally, code-review, wiki, Jive, STASH, XPath, MongoDB, Jenkins

Alameda, Ca, Us

• Created automation test framework for Internet of Things IoT using WASSP (automation framework), Python, Bash Scripting, Selenium, Jenkins, and C.• Automated and manually tested the Software/Data/Agent - Over the air update (OTA), End-to-End demos, subscribe API suites, telemetry API, on-boarding, data cashing, security, and connectivity.• Developed tests for Intel Galileo Gen 2, Gigabyte, BeagleBone Black Development Boards, and Intel 64 bit targets with VxWorks and Wind River Linux platforms.• Tested embedded and cloud based architecture in both a manual and automated fashion.• Read technical documents, created test cases/test plans, contributed to overall design, and performed other tasks to improve software quality.• Debug WASSP (automation framework) - (similar to LAVA-Test Automated Testing Framework) using Python and C languages.• Maintained integrity of test framework by debugging existing framework code and implementing checks and measures to help improve the reliability of the automated tests.• Independently created test cases/test plans according to design documentation, contributed to overall design, and performed other tasks to improve software quality.• Played an integral role in an initiative to design and implement improvements to the framework that reduced time needed to do a full regression run.• Designed, proposed, and implemented coding guidelines that resulted in code that was streamlined, easy to read, and more robust. Refactored existing scripts to use the new framework which resulted in significant time savings and a decreased failure rate.• Participated in Daily Scrum/Agile Meetings (aka 15-minute Standup Meeting), design meetings, and code reviews.• Acted as a mentor to junior members of the team.• Experience with tools such as Rally, Git, Jira, codereview, Jive, Twiki etc.

Alameda, Ca, Us

• Created automation test frameworks for Open Visualization Platforms using WASSP (automation framework), Python, Bash Scripting, and Jenkins.• Automated the testing of virtual guest images and live migration.• Debugged WASSP (automation framework) using Python.• Maintained integrity of the test framework by debugging existing framework code and implementing checks and measures to help improve the reliability of the automated tests.• Ported existing test cases from Jenkins to a new WASSP automation framework.• Designed, proposed, and implemented coding guidelines that resulted in code that was streamlined, easy to read, and more robust. • Utilized Ixia Network testing traffic generator equipment.• Refactored existing scripts to use the new framework which resulted in significant time savings and a decreased failure rate.• Participated in design meetings and code reviews.• Acted as a mentor to junior members of the team.

Alameda, Ca, Us

Administered and maintained and tested several servers and supported customers related to these servers.• Maintained the Watson (InfoSphere Data) Explorer V8.2 (Vivisimo-IBM) search engine by adding new search collections, debugging, testing, and fixing issues; ensuring smooth operation and improving customer search experience.• Managed the KNOVA Software (Kanisa) search engine allowing smooth system operation and ensuring accurate information and proper indexing.• Maintained the Oracle Universal Content Management (UCM) system, adding new features, debugging, testing, and providing contributors with smooth operation.• Administrated the Relational Management Database System (RDMS –Microsoft SQL Server) improving stability and visually enhancing the tracking of open customer defects.• Supported internal and external customers resolving product related and IT related technical issues to several systems including On-Line Support, UCM, MS SQL, Clear Quest, Jira, and Kanisa/Velocity Search Engines.• Managed Sales Hotline via Altiris and Jive systems, supported technical account managers and product marketing groups speeding up resolution of customer issues. • Coordinated with Web Application developers in designing and testing of new features and add-ons.• Analysed and resolved issues with Customer Satisfaction system and managed monthly statistics, pinpointed problematic areas, and improved future performance of various departments.• Organized and participated in meetings for defining new systems, workarounds, technical issues with multiple teams and individuals both inside and outside the company.

Alameda, Ca, Us

Designed, developed, and documented demo applications covering leading-edge technologies including Symmetric (SMP) and asymmetric (AMP) multiprocessing, Comprehensive Analysis Tools, RTLinux, (Interpeak) Network Stack, Wind River Linux 2.0 (using Linux OS kernel), and VxWorks 6.6 creating increasing the value for company products and increasing product sales.• Designed, implemented, and maintained a framework for deploying demo applications and materials for product evaluation over LiveUSB and DVD simplifying the demo process for account managers and customers.• Built up and debugged target BIOS using Wind River Linux and VIP (VxWorks image projects) and Workbench 3.3 IDE. • Contributed to the Linux open source community.• Supported internal customers by responding to questions and promptly resolving issues.• Maintained company websites including student marking system.

Ca

Developed applications and drivers of Cobra/DOM-A card on the CDMA Access Network. Collaborated with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to develop a card based on the strength of the Metro Cell family of base transceiver stations (BTS) and the base station controller (BSC).• Tested, troubleshot, and resolved bugs for VxWorks BSP/Device Drivers (FCC, TSEC, Flash Disk, Bootload decompression) for PowerPC MPC8560.• Participated in developing diagnostic testing software for various modules using VxWorks multitasking, intertasking communications, and socket API networking in C.• Developed Tcl/Expect/Python/Perl automated test scripts on Unix/Cygwin, regression and sanity tests for builds.• Participated in daily scrum, and managed the project using Agile methodologies.• Integrated software into custom hardware in a lab environment• Used ClearCase version control, code inspection, and bug tracking tools.• Participated in the design of test reviews with test engineers and finding solutions for manufacturing problems.• Prepared complex Makefiles to support compression/decompression, symbol table, ROMable, and Loadable VxWorks Images.• Designed and tested memory issues, PHY, Ethernet, and Flash.

Plano, Tx, Us

Developed applications and drivers for the SDM / XDM system. The developed functionality includes a DWDM optical networking system, narrow, wide, and broadband digital cross-connects, IP routing, ATM switching, Ethernet connectivity, and SDH/SONET multiplexing.• Developed/diagnosed/tested low level drivers for integrated circuits, ASICs, tools and other distributed system software using OO design in an embedded environment for telecommunication backbone systems.• Communicated effectively with R&D, hardware, and ASIC design teams using their terminology.• Participated in biweekly scrum meetings; managing the project using Agile methodologies.• Examined large hardware schematics, related them to layouts, integrated into several cards, and analysed modules to identify potential software problems.• Utilized equipment such as alarm generators, signal conditioners, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators (spectrum/logic analyser), SDH/SONET bit error rate/alarm analysers, optical and electronic multimeters, and power supplies.

Plano, Tx, Us

Test, troubleshot, repaired and maintained (to component level) the SDH/SONET system traffic and control modules including processor-driven integrated cards, optical transceiver circuits, and power supplies using dedicated equipment, computer test software, and RS232 shell commands.• Established the SDM and XDM integration department and lead the core technician team of 15 members until they were capable of working independently.• Learned about new products at R&D and executed training in production.• Was responsible for the maintenance & repair of automatic test benches.• Repaired Power Supplies, Transponder circuits, and high frequency cards up to the component level using large H/W electronic schemes and high end equipment.• Analysed modules to identify potential problems.• Utilized equipment such as alarm generations, signal conditioners, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators (spectrum/logic analyser), SDH/SONET bit error rate/alarm analysers, optical and electronic multimeters, and power supplies.

Repaired and maintained (to component level) the Westinghouse Electronic Warfare Warning System (EWWS) and the Self Defense System (SDS) cards (electronic and RF environment).• Maintained & repaired automatic test benches. Repaired high frequency electrical circuit boards up to the component level using large hardware schematics and high-end equipment.• Lead/Coached a team of 3 members until they were capable of working independently.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Software Engineering Diploma, Software Engineering

Technician Diploma, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician