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Santa Rosa, CA

Testing of R&D prototype instruments.* Created and maintain C# software for QA test automation, often coordinating with international team members.* Created and maintain C/C++ test code in a Unix production environment.* Used Jira (bug tracking), Team Foundation Server, git, and Visual Studio.

* Improved a harmonics test to reduce test time 40% (from 55 to 25 minutes).* Created requirements and design documents that kept a software system rollout to international field support team on track and on schedule. Successfully implemented the software design.* Created component to handle writing of unit characterization data into product EEPROM.*.

* Devised and ran test cases for programs in a project management suite.* Identified areas of risk that would require further testing.* Led a team of up to three testers.* Organized weekly project meeting to discuss product changes, design issues, and documentation* Wrote and distributed meeting minutes detailing changes made and planned

* Performed root cause failure analysis on prototype PC systems* Wrote testing application and driver software for ISA bus timing test card that was used to verify skew limits of ISA bus signals.* Performed hardware workarounds on prototypes* Developed CPU Internal Cache test that was used to verify write-back cache operation.* Worked directly with.

Bs, Computer Science

Graduated Cum Laude and With Distinction Studies included data compression, computer security, and compiler design.

As, Electronic Technology

Graduated with High Honors