Test suite developer for next generation testing infrastructure still under development with a uniquely modularized test framework. Work closely with infrastructure development team, testing new features, finding issues before deployment into production.Automated Linux installation, local VM creation, iSCSI booted VMs using user supplied network drivers within confines of limited test framework.

Ran operating system verification tests.Provided initial triage and investigation of operating system side issues for x86 platforms both under development and released.

Developed and implemented platform unique features for system management in next-gen SPARC enterprise systems using board schematics, power documentation, system policies.Worked with HW team in implementation, lab bringup, and debug of firmware for various daughter boards, Ops test fixtures, and overall system.Provided overseas on-site software support at manufacturing facilities during system builds.Responsible for the overall integration of the software and firmware components in initial system validation, stability, introduction into the manufacturing environment, through to final testing and platform revenue release.Interfaced between factory Ops support team and multiple system firmware component teams, providing initial evaluation and triage during hardware and system builds/testing.

Design and development of platform specific embedded system management software (ILOM) for SPARC T-Series servers.Contributed to platform schematic reviews, and Worked with Platform and Firmware teams to specify and document platform policies and review platform schematics.Specified and implemented device-specific configuration and sensor monitoring for system management software.Designed and implemented an interface to pass system commands and status over an i2c bus.Worked closely with hardware engineers during system bringup and debug.Worked on the development and implementation of a next generation platform manager for upcoming SPARC platforms. Collaborated with others in the porting of existing platform management software from VxWorks to Linux.