Contractor at Google, Inc* Developed and executed test plans on proprietary Google technology. Ran tests onoptical devices in large-scale testing environment. Performed electrical tests, board bringupand reported measurement data.* Assisted thermal test engineers with python scripts to measure, record, and plot thermaldata.* Collaborated with software engineers to QA automated testing environments. Providedsupport in database design, test development, bug reporting, UI, and scalability.Led adoption efforts for an enhanced asset management system. Researched third partyproducts and collected requirements from management to build and prototype systemupgrades.* Managed logistics and administration of three labs consisting of 35 engineers and $15Min equipment. Maintained calibration records, deployed lab security, debuggednetworking issues and made improvements to workflow.

* Managed early-stage manufacturing and quality control for the development of anenergy efficient, visually pleasing lighting alternative. Worked closely with engineers,executive staff, and overseas manufacturers in a highly innovative, fast paced start-upenvironment.* Architected scalable validation system to collect product performance data. Identifiedkey cause of defects by conducting time series analyses across multiple productproperties.* Planned and executed redesign of critical component, reducing product failure rate by30%. Developed a reliable alternative using a high voltage multiplier on flexible PCB toreplace hand-crafted parts.* Led negotiations with manufacturing partners in China. Successfully restarted overseasmanufacturing processes and recovered $100k in production costs.* Applied project management processes to research projects. Implemented productivitytool (Asana) and maintained technical documentation. Performed cost analyses andreduced R&D overhead by 10%.

Managed electrical engineering functions across solar, mechanical and hardware systemsin an independent testing laboratory. Oversaw test system design and equipmentmaintenance for both internal and client-facing systems.Worked directly with clients to provide custom testing solutions. Developed new testingcapabilities generating $2 million in annual revenue.Designed and implemented improvements to existing test systems. Reduced scan time forsolar panel characterization test by 90% and increased data collection by 300%.Optimized equipment usage for better efficiency and workflow. Prototyped user interfaceto reduce human error.Authored and reviewed technical and quality documentation used in-house and by clients

Developed improvements to existing speaker design in a one-year contract position.Worked on next generation prototypes and helped define company strategy.Modified existing design to maximize speaker efficiency. Reviewed PCB schematics andperformed frequency response analyses.Tested design changes (EagleCAD, LTSpice) and implemented prototypes.

Researched components and vendors to identify alternate component optionsAnalyzed multiple sub-systems including trace and antenna simulations using Spice

Quality Assurance/ Testing RoleConceptualized, designed and built a robotic arm to perform quality assurance testing of contactless credit card readers. Robotic functions included card tapping, pin entry and touch screen testing.Quality assurance roles including hardware testing, building and testing prototypes. Prepared production order specification documents