Consumer Devices Engineering Lead under contract working on Oculus at Facebook.

Select projects include: iOS & Android apps & integration with embedded Linux audio and video systems. Recruited, hired, and managed a team of seven QA Engineers.Trained and mentored new QA Engineers on Mobile and Embedded systems QA and SDLC process.Developed Test Plans, Test Suites and Test Cases for Mobile Apps (iOS & Android) and Embedded set-top-box systems.Implemented PSSH and PSCP tools for maintaining multiple embedded systems reducing install, update, and factory reset times.Implemented cross platform Mobile Automation with embedded system integration in Appium increasing regression testing capacity.Led Python mobile API test automation for Mobile apps.Led daily stand-up and scrum meetings for Mobile team increasing communication and productivity.Organized technical leadership and drove key decisions for Android APIs for our embedded platform.Documented UI/UX issues that changed and influenced implementation in mobile applications and integration with embedded systems.Developed and implemented new processes for Mobile and Embedded systems release readinessManaged internal and external beta app releases in Google Play Console and TestFlight managing approximately 400 users.Developed processes and test procedures for Bluetooth firmware in embedded systems and Mobile integration.Managed QA Teams and cross-functional coordination across multiple projects increasing efficiency and productivity.Executed Pull Request pre-validation for Bluetooth Firmware and Frameworks increasing build quality and test coverage.Coordinated testing and sign-off with other QA team leaders and managers.Provided QA Reports to executive staff for release readiness and risk analysis.Released GM iOS and Android Apps to the Google Plan and iTunes App stores.Released five new active premium audio speaker products with Mobile integration into the market.

-QA Lead for Logic Remote for iOS for four years with consecutive positive App Store ratings.-Promoted to Lead QA/DRI responsible for qualifying major and update releases of Logic Remote and Smart Controls for Logic Pro X.-Worked directly with iOS, iPhone, and iPad teams qualifying development iOS builds and prototype hardware successfully isolating and debugging critical audio integration issues.-Developed Test Plan document templates and Test Case Development Style Guidelines for our division.-Led division wide cross-functional meetings teaching and evangelizing Test Plan and Test Case development which fostered higher quality releases and increased team communication and collaboration.-Worked directly with automation engineering to design, implement, execute, and debug automation code for iOS and Mac OS X projects, and consistently increased automated test coverage.-Updated and curated our test case and bug database on a daily basis and consistently maintained the highest levels of achievement on our team.-Scheduled, distributed, and tracked testing assignments for multiple projects.-Tracked test coverage, distributed reports, and communicated qualification progress in engineering meetings.-Provided daily status updates to management and engineering for release readiness.
-Screened all new incoming bugs for proper detail and regression information, reducing engineering overhead.-Organized and structured test qualification with cross-functional and beta test teams.-Studied recording engineering and DSP to improve and implement new test cases and test coverage.-Worked with product design and engineering teams providing feedback on design and functionality of new features which improved feature implementation.-Qualified Logic Remote and GarageBand for iOS and GarageBand for the Mac and Logic Pro X on prototype Mac, iPhone, and iPad hardware identifying and isolating critical issues for our projects.

• Recruited, hired, and managed a team of 3 QA Engineers.• Wrote test plan, procedures and processes for Embedded LINUX Set-top-box.• Researched automated testing tools and consulting services. • Worked closely with all corporate departments: Biz Dev, Marketing, Production, Dev.• Researched key technical challenges in areas of mpeg video and mp3 streaming. • Implemented, managed and maintained new web-based bug tracking system (TestTrack). • Designed test cases for a nationally distributed network of STB’s with a central Data Center. • Delegated testing responsibilities and tasks and coordinated testing with other teams. • Worked with development engineers and management in all phases of product cycle.

• Conducted White and Black box testing on java based web applications.• Achieved test validation at all levels: DB (Informix), application server (WebLogic), NES.• Developed test plans and procedures for projects based upon Rational Unified Process. • Led load testing efforts (design and execution) using RSW’s eTester and eLoad..• Assisted CM efforts using Perforce: executed QA builds, code integration and resolution. • Researched automated integration of bug tracking and CM systems, automated builds. • Tested Java applets/servlets on various Java Application Servers: WebLogic, NAS. • Delegated testing responsibilities and tasks and coordinated testing with other teams. • Worked with development engineers and management in all phases of product cycle.

• Recruited, hired and managed a team of seven QA Engineers.• Implemented and maintained new web based bug tracking system.• Developed test plans for Java e-commerce, XML based financial transaction implementation.• Designed and constructed client/server QA Lab for automated functional and load testing.• Managed and designed automated testing strategies and test cases using SilkTest.• Conducted functional and manual testing for a web based financial application.• Tested Java applets on various Java Application Servers: SilverStream and WebSphere.• Delegated testing responsibilities and tasks and coordinated testing with other teams.• Worked with development engineers and management in all phases of product cycle.• Conducted White and Black box testing on java based web applications.

• Designed and authored Test Plans for Java based Client/Server application.• Designed and conducted Performance, Reliability testing for Java server application.• Implemented new testing procedures and protocols to improve team work and productivity.• Researched new commercial test tools such as Rational Test, WinRunner and Silk Test.• Introduced automated testing with Rational Robot and custom Java tools.• Conducted all aspects of Functional testing for Java application server and client.• Acted as technical lead for and trained other junior QA Engineers.• Worked with development engineers and management in all phases of product cycle.

• Responsible for Functional Reliability of ASIP Web and File Server for three GM releases.• Updated and maintained automated scripting tests for multiple user interface suites .• Hardware and software installations maintaining over 100 machines in a  lab environment.• Implemented TCP/IP network configurations for computer lab involving routers and zones.• Conducted test cases involving Ad Hoc, Boundary, Performance, Backward Compatibility.• Designed and conducted  ISDN, DSL and general modem testing for ASIP Server/Client.• Efficiently utilized custom bug tracking system to write, document, and report bugs.• Delivered  full day technical workshops on AppleShare IP at two Macworld Expo’s.• Acted as technical lead and trained other junior QA Engineers.• Worked with development engineers and management in all phases of product cycle.