Christopher Romana Email & Phone Number

Roseville, Ca, Us

Anaheim, California, United States

El Segundo, California, United States

Validated software iteration changes on AT&T satellite receivers (STB). Implemented solutions to broaden remote test capacities through continuous research and innovation. Developed tools, applications and coded scripts to accelerate test setup and execution. • Contributed to the continuous release of software upgrades on 27 satellite receivers in agile environment by conducting functional and regression testing, triaging and escalating issues to developers and mangers. • Expanded… Show more Validated software iteration changes on AT&T satellite receivers (STB). Implemented solutions to broaden remote test capacities through continuous research and innovation. Developed tools, applications and coded scripts to accelerate test setup and execution. • Contributed to the continuous release of software upgrades on 27 satellite receivers in agile environment by conducting functional and regression testing, triaging and escalating issues to developers and mangers. • Expanded remote test capabilities by developing solutions to control 27 STBs and stream audio and video, reducing the need of onsite presence and dependencies. • Eliminated 90% of manual tasks on STB SW upgrade process by designing applications using python, shell, and java to control multiviewer and Black Box Power Manager and automating the process.• Continuously strengthened teamwork by participating in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, 2-3 weeks sprints, and retrospectives, collaborating with the team to successfully meet the goals for every sprint. Show less

Long Beach, Ca

Performed hardware and software validation on satellite receivers from prototype phase to production. Managed and directed test team in completing testing certification. Provided on-site support to customers and third-party vendors, including setting up tests and troubleshooting issues. Collaborated with customers, vendors, and factory to analyze field issues and refine manufacturing process. • Decreased set up time and process 50% by leading the test team in building test racks with… Show more Performed hardware and software validation on satellite receivers from prototype phase to production. Managed and directed test team in completing testing certification. Provided on-site support to customers and third-party vendors, including setting up tests and troubleshooting issues. Collaborated with customers, vendors, and factory to analyze field issues and refine manufacturing process. • Decreased set up time and process 50% by leading the test team in building test racks with automated scripts and configuring network system to remotely and simultaneously test 10 test racks with 16 Set Top Boxes per rack.• Achieved product hardware validation, compliance, and certification for 5 ATT satellite receivers and OTT streaming device by managing test requirements and organizing on-site presence to oversee tests such as vibration and thermal (HALT), RF4CE, Surge, ESD, and NPI, resolving issues identified during tests and setup. • Completed software validation on 4 satellite receivers and 1 OTT streaming product by supervising 2-3 test engineers, devising test plans, schedule, and strategies, and meeting all requirements needed for product release.• Improved quality, manufacturing, and production process of Set Top Boxes by investigating field issues using schematics and test lab equipment and working closely with factory, developers, third-party vendors, and customers to streamline solutions and attain less than 3% field failures.• Recognized for delivering above-average customer support by responding quickly to customer requests and providing on-site support to analyze issues such as software and hardware updates and rework, debugging, test and equipment setup, and other customer issues. Show less

Long Beach, Ca

Conducted automated, functional, and regression testing verification, including constantly revising and creating innovative testing strategies. Analyzed and reported issues and provided detailed defect information using bug tracking systems. Set up, operated, and improved automation test racks and generated test reports. Mentored test engineers in completing tests required to validate product.• Increased test productivity up to 30% by developing and optimizing automated test scripts using… Show more Conducted automated, functional, and regression testing verification, including constantly revising and creating innovative testing strategies. Analyzed and reported issues and provided detailed defect information using bug tracking systems. Set up, operated, and improved automation test racks and generated test reports. Mentored test engineers in completing tests required to validate product.• Increased test productivity up to 30% by developing and optimizing automated test scripts using Linux, shell scripts, Expect, and creating web application tool using HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP to evaluate functionalities and software robustness of legacy and new Set Top Boxes.• Designed test strategies and revised 15 test procedures, assessing all functionalities of satellite receivers and RVU TV, discovering issues, and escalating major blockers to developers and product management.• Coordinated with hardware and software vendors during development and release, testing from software driver level up to application level, generating test reports, multitasking, and achieving functional testing certification for 4 satellite receivers.• Spearheaded test team by training 2-3 test engineers in testing methodologies and process, conducting seminars on technical specifications, and leading weekly meetings on test progress and plans. Show less