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10+ years of experience in diverse work environments, quickly adapt to new HW/Platform/Technologies to support. Integrate technical advances, customize toolset and develop effective test systems for both time savings and cost reduction.
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Technical SpecialistNutanix Sep 2018 - May 2020San Jose, California, UsRoles and Responsibilities:Utilize executive’s vision, scoping and framing undefined problems using intuition, common sense, and relevant data.SKILLS: Jira, Prism Web Console, Foundation, Ubuntu, Windows7/10, L2, L3, IPv4, Vlans, CentOS/Linux, cshell, MAC OS, VirtualBox OSX Hypervisor, VMware vCenter, APC Switched Rack PDUCORE ACTIVITIES: IPV4 Cabling and debugging network connectivity test topology issues / Ensured process improvement and compliance and participated in technical design discussions to review technical documents / Tested server hardware Inspur, Cisco UCS, Dell, HPE SFF and LFF dependent scenarios to qualify Nutanix software on 3rd party x86 server platforms / Execute Serviceability, Infrastructure and Prism tests cases on latest hardware components like M.2 SSD, SATA M.2 SSD, NVME PCIe M.2 SSD, 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs, CPU's, RAM, NICs, storage controllers to qualify any x86 server platforms / Rack & Stack, Cabling (power/cat/optics), Network switch/router bring up, server bring up, IPMI/Console configs, data virtualization, NIC, firmware upgrade/management, HW Inventory, receipt for return RMA process, network troubleshooting for various SFF and LFF test beds to qualify server platforms for various deployment configsACCOMPLISHMENTS: Outstanding performance in HPDX Platforms Validation & Lasting Contribution to Nutanix - HPE Proliant DX Solutions Projects (Certificate of Recognition Awarded: Nov 18, 2019)EQUIPMENT: x86 server platforms "Inspur, Cisco UCS, Dell, HPE SFF and LFF", MacBook Pro, VirtualBox, Thermometer, specialty micro tools, APC Switched Rack PDUSCRIPTING: TTL, Batch, Flat File Dbase, PHP, XAMPP, JQuery, HTML, CSS3, Fusion Charts -
Consulting Programming/AssemblyNest Mar 2018 - Jun 2018Arduino C/C++ custom programming, acquire/setup/configure Arduino AC/DC hw configurations for black projects.
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Consulting Sw ProgrammingTimessquareconfetti Aug 2017 - Nov 2017Export product data and Atlantic v8.0.4 theme, Upload Atlantic v11.3.1 theme, Migrated images, CSS, JSON, and JavaScript to Atlantic v11.3.1 theme, Diff over customization's from Atlantic v8.0.4 theme into the new Atlantic v11.3.1 theme, Debugging to overcome migration peculiarities and publish new Atlantic v11.3.1 theme.
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Validation/Platform EngineerSk Hynix Memory Solutions Inc. Nov 2015 - Jun 2017San Jose, Ca, UsDeveloped tools and scripts (TTL, batch, css3, html5, php, javascript, practice) to get automated capture of failures from FPGA Host Controller, Flash Controller and Buffer Manager emulation by scoping and framing undefined problems using intuition, common sense, and relevant data.- Documented software defects, using a bug tracking system (JIRA) and reported defects to software developer.- Acquire/Setup/Configure test benches comprising of Lauterbach Debugger, Labjack I/O controller, FPGA host controller test bed, and associated firmware for engineering R&D- Maintenance and Continuous Improvement (CI) of test automation code using P4V(Perforce Visual client)- Execute regression testing and revision control via confluence (Atlassian Organizing Web Tool) on FPGA emulation Host Controller, Flash Controller and Buffer Manager- Setup x86 Z97, Z87 and Z77 systems, updated BIOS, configured SSD/HDD drives and ethernet/Pcie NIC adapters.Accomplishments:- Created a centralized wiki page consisting of the following:• Inventory, Remote execution, Test Database, Test Dashboard, Test Reporting- Automated tests for data collection/analyzing- Created single button automation controlling the initialization of Lauterbach, Labjack, FPGA Host controller board, and loading the block level test cases for the Host, Flash and Central Buffer manager- Created from scratch TTL automation to execute/track/report NAND controller logic on a nightly basis- Integrated automated Fusion Chart reporting tool- Write tools and scripts to get automated capture of failures from FPGA Host Controller, Flash Controller and Buffer Manager emulation.Maintained test framework to be up to date with daily releases of RTL Logic- Systematically filed over 50 defects and triaged issues with teams via JIRA (Issue Manager)- Liaison with Engineering for all test process and test delivery, test personnel training, ongoing test support, problem resolution and yield improvement. -
It/Platform EngineerCapital Asset Interprise Sep 2014 - Aug 2015Created brand identity and developed web presence for company web site including navigation, domain name acquisition and optimization of web graphics. Performed procedures and guidelines on Windows Server 2012 R2 and Window 7 64 bit PC systems to install, configure, customize, troubleshoot, upgrade, integrate, and maintain systems, software, and network.Accomplishments:- Created brand identity "domain name, web, logo, and custom pdf loan forms"- Setup user/email accounts- Setup x86 RAID 1 for read performance, reliability, backup and recovery- Network and Windows Server 2012 R2 management- Desktop management- Office network cabling
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Qa/Platform EngineerSamsung Electronics Mar 2014 - Jun 2014Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, KrIntroduced a new cost effective console server solution saving the company $2000+ along with documenting and training on the use of this new console server solution. Used Photoshop CS5 to create custom diagrams to illustrate network/lab topologies.Accomplishments:- Ordered parts, setup ARM32 1RU servers, network, hookup and testing of datacenter product.- Introduced a new cost effective console server solution saving the company $2000+ along with documenting and training on the use of this new console server solution. Used Photoshop CS5 to create custom diagrams to illustrate network/lab topologies.- Maintained IPV4 network test topologies, cabling and debugging network connectivity issues. - Analyze test data generated and create reports, drive issues to closure working with all required stake holders. -
Platform Qa EngineerViolin Memory Nov 2011 - Jan 2014Colorado Springs, Colorado, Us• Using both automated and manual testing methods created and executed automated software test plans, cases and scripts to uncover, identify and document HW/SW problems and their interprise class storage arrays on a wide range of server platform configurations and hardware components. (Red Hat Linux Multipathing) I/O paths from server to VMEM storage device (SAN) via physical paths that include HBA “Host Bus Adapter”, cables, switches, and 4/8Gb/s Fibre Channel, 10GbE ISCSI, 40Gb/s QDR Infiniband, or PCIe Gen2 X8) (Client/Server architecture, Windows, CentOS/Linux, IPV4, terminal server, PDU, smart switch appliances, database, SHTML, Java, SSI, PHP, flat file test database).• Utilize executive’s vision, scoping and framing undefined problems using intuition, common sense, and relevant data to established the first ever web-based interprise storage array QA platform dashboard monitoring system allowing many users with universal access to view local/remote CM product test runtime, logs, failures and to track test status: pass/fail/aborts. The new platform saves VMEM $5000 (man-hour) per tester, reduced 50% of required test operators and improve yields by 30%. -
Design Verification EngineerJuniper Networks Mar 2008 - Sep 2011Sunnyvale, Ca, UsDevised and defined DVT Hardware test processes to test system designs and performed data networking unit/product level testing by placing HW under stressed environmental conditions, voltage margining and power cycling while running Juniper Diags, L2 traffic and L3 BGP. Successfully completed many Junipers projects on time with minimal supervision.Accomplishments:- Devised and defined DVT Hardware test processes to test system designs and performed data networking unit/product level testing by placing HW under stressed environmental conditions, voltage margining and power cycling while running Juniper Diags, L2 traffic and L3 BGP. - Successfully completed many Junipers projects on time with minimal supervision.- Participated in engineering team meetings for the detection of early product defects. Developed project schedules, and provided updates via weekly email reports and test documents.- Assisted HW Design Engineers in prototype bring up. Researched and introduced new test heating chamber saving the company thousands of dollars (heating chamber, loopback jigs and AC/DC power cycling alternatives).- Developed the complete CLI system with running logs, fail logs and post processing system error logs (JUNOS Diags/JIT “JUNOS Interface Testing”, Tera Term)- Defined new documentation standards for TL9000 reducing by 50% percent and introducing custom graphics enriching the test plan presentation experience. -
Sr. Test Development EngineerApple Mar 2007 - Mar 2008Cupertino, California, Us• Developed/released test plans, cases & processes on x86-based Apple systems M67, M86 and Mac Mini server platform configurations and hardware components. Imaged drives and creating test bundles from daily DTI releases for continual regressions using both automated and manual testing methods.• Liaised with Apple Engineering and Diagnostics on Design for Test (DFT) for new products; delivered feedback on testing methods, test coverage, and test/equipment readiness on M67, M86 and Mac Mini server platform configurations.• Successfully NPI'ed the Mac Mini, XServ platforms• Developed project schedules, and provided updates via weekly email reports and test documents.• Actively participated in the initial project during the product development stage.• Supported new product failure analysis during the prototype state. Logged defects and monitored test issues resolution. -
Sr. Test Development EngineerCisco Dec 1990 - Jan 2007San Jose, Ca, UsSolely produced and architected end-to-end product specific Klemtest “procedural structured” test automation and setup IPV4 test networks for the Layer 2 CAT5000 switch product line. Acquisition, HW planning, manage timelines, status reports and statistics for Pre-Ess, Ess to detect components/infant mortality failures via Cisco diagnostics detecting initial, high-failure rate followed by Burn-In and FST “Functional System Test” insuring functional specifications were met by emulating or simulating the operational environment of the Layer 2 CAT5000 switch product line.Accomplishments: On time project completion for AGS, AGS+, CGS, CGS+, CAT5000, CAT6000, CAT7000• Responsible for implementation, test and maintenance of automation and IPV4 test framework to a high quality. • Develop and execute test strategies, project test plans, test case automation, reports and documentation. • Communicate and collaborate among cross-functional teams and peers in a multinational environment.• Produced end-to-end product specific procedural structured programming automation called Klemtest for PRE-ESS, ESS, PRE-BURN-IN, BURN-IN, FINAL TEST for the Layer 2 CAT5000 switch product line.• Performed regression testing, identified diagnostic defects and enhanced Klemtest automated software testing.• Conducted root cause failure analysis and drove issues to closure with preventive measures determined by test yield data. • Created and implemented product specific test plans and reduced costs by utilizing value engineering of information gathering, function analysis, value analysis, option evaluation, and judgment.• Liaised with contract manufacturers for all test process issues. • Utilized SmartBits network traffic generator and analyzer to Ethernet switches and Ethernet based routers.
Dan Peña Education Details
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Devry UniversityElectrical And Electronics Engineering -
Devry UniversityTechnical Management
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Dan Peña attended Devry University, Devry University.
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