- Software applications development.- Work closely with Scientists, Engineers and Technical Operators to meet shot schedule of planned experiments.- Provide computer-based support for both thick and thin-client Java software applications.- Execute NIF laser shot procedural checklists.- Perform full-system-wide software/hardware restart.- Monitor processes during operations, commissioning, and new software release testing.- Diagnose Integrated Computer Controls System to involve the restart of servers and database connections.- Deploy test plan, software installation and test procedures for software releases.- Document test results and update user support documentation.- Facilitate test prioritization, test failures tracking and retesting with software developers.- Maintain and protect the integrity of NIF database.- Make changes to database as submitted and approved by RI and Shot Director.- Provide technical assistance to the NIF shot operations staff during shift.- Establish and maintain documentation for CIS and de-ops team.- Complete all assignments in accordance with ESH&Q, lab policies and security protocols.

• Handled the tasks of gathering, maintaining and analyzing the requirements of systems.• Tested system designs for reliability.• Drafted system specifications and technical plans in preparation for installation.• Managed team of technicians with field support and schedule.• Set-up system integration solution on company server and provided technical support to remote users.• Identified, researched and specified the technologies and components of systems.• Provided support in web based multi-tired environment for client network installations.• Monitored and maintained the performance and usage of client systems as well as conducted preventative maintenance.• Established configuration and programming procedures for modular A/V systems.• Handled various ad-hoc assignments as required under the guidelines of company President.• Programmed and administrated company website for both customer facing and cloud based communications.

• Created test methods and applied test cases needed to address product requirements in a timely manner while following the development and test workflow for the project.• Designed, implemented, and conducted cost-effective, comprehensive test and evaluation procedures to ensure product requirements were met.• Developed test tools that yielded cost effective and reliable pass / fail results.• Worked with team leaders and senior engineers to establish product test requirements and performance goals.• Produced and maintained accurate test documentation, including product test reports.• Reported problems through formal bug tracking system.• Followed up on issues that were difficult to reproduce.• Reviewed software changes introduced in a release and reviewed issues already filed to identify potential risk areas that merited additional test cases.• Responded and assisted in recreating field problems.• Designed and implemented automation scripts.• Participated constructively in test case reviews, bug scrubs and automation plans.• Designed test plans and created detailed test cases.• Utilized established test tools and technologies effectively in testing.• Contributed to the improvement of QA processes.

• Hardware/Software de-bug using Metrics I-CV, Visual Basic, or LabVIEW automated testing environments.• Contributed to the characterization of electrical test devices and structures used in the development of advanced process technologies.• Performed Spot, ID-VG, IG-VD, C-V, BTI, Transistor-mismatch, SRAM current critical read and write measurements.• Performed frequency response measurements on ring oscillator structures.• Programmed Visual Basic scripts for use with extracting measurement data from in-die Ring Oscillator CMOS structures.• Configured, maintained and setup hardware for automated measurement techniques.• Deciphered detailed schematics in preparation for extracting measurement data.• Regularly planned and accomplished in-die testing on 300mm scale wafers using the Cascade Microtech S300 Probe Station. • Sorted and organized post measurement data via Perl scripting, Visual Basic scripting and Microsoft Excel.• Delivered measurement results to design engineering staff in a timely fashion.• Setup and calibrated precision hardware for taking in-die measurements.

• Provided comprehensive audio/visual support for internal and external events. • Proactively tested, repaired, and improved electronic equipment in an effort to maximize system uptime. • Conducted real-time audio and video recordings for internal broadcast over the Cisco intranet.

• Provided comprehensive audio/visual support for internal and external events at Sun Microsystems. • Proactively tested, repaired, and improved A/V installations in an effort to maximize system performance. • Regularly collaborated with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership, to ensure the successful implementation of organizational wide conferences.

• Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 500 invoices per month. Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.• Composed effective accounting and ad-hoc reports summarizing A/P data for supply chain, HR and other departments.

This was an ad-hoc position for a company start up involving semiconductor technologies for use in pro audio applications. The owner has since supported me as an electrical engineering mentor.