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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego

Senior Director, Engineering OS Platforms, Core SW & SecurityLed OS Platforms System Test/Integration and Test Development teams.Spearheaded advancements in testing & integration strategy for Android OS Mobile and Windows on Snapdragon Compute SOC devices, overseeing the entire lifecycle from pre-silicon stages to successful commercialization.Engineered and executed a dynamic testing framework for Snapdragon SOC chipsets, ensuring rigorous validation of functionalities and performance benchmarks.Led Core Software Test/Integration & Test Development TeamsPioneered advancement of test automation for core software testing in the areas of performance, stability/stress for USB, PCIe, UFEI, BOOT, and Hypervisor/VM technologies. Spearheaded a new smart change-based testing initiative using automation, machine learning & code coverage analysis.Led Security Test/Integration & Test Development TeamsDrove development and implementation of strategic test initiatives for Security technologies - testing earlier in development cycle based on historical data analysis, encompassing key provisioning, secure boot, Trustzone, and Trusted UI.Formulated and executed a comprehensive system test coverage plan, ensuring rigorous evaluation of security features and compliance with stringent requirements across the entire software stack.SkillsTeam Leadership | Strategic Initiatives | Automation Development | Cross Team Synergy | Android OS | Performance Analysis | Security | Device Drivers | Windows on ARM

San Diego, California, United States

Senior Director, Engineering Snapdragon OS PlatformsLed OS Platforms System Test/Integration and Test Development teams.Championed global system OS Platforms test leadership role, extending oversight to encompass Windows on Snapdragon compute products.Spearheaded the advancement of the team's efficiency and ability to share test automation assets with other teams (development, integration).After a substantial RIF, successfully restructured team's leadership globally to best serve the company's priorities.Led Multimedia Audio/Video/Display System Test/Integration and Test Development teamsDrove the improvement in the Mobile Display USB/HDMI/Display port interoperability with Monitors, dongles & docking stations.Led Machine Learning System Test and Test Development teamsOversaw and guided the first Machine Learning engines system test strategy which encompassed benchmarks, system loading/performance & development of stress/concurrency use cases.SkillsGlobal System Test Leadership | Strategic Vision | Software Integration | Effective Communication | Multimedia | Machine Learning | Initiatives | HDMI | Display Port

San Diego, California, United States

Pioneered and Scaled a Global System Test OrganizationInitiated and spearheaded creation and scaling of a global Android Mobile System Test organization, expanding from a single-person entity to over 200 engineers. This initiative successfully facilitated the commercialization of the first Snapdragon Android OS chip, ultimately reaching over a billion chipsets worldwide.Led Definition and Design of Industry-Leading Multiprocessor Android SOC Chipset System TestingOrchestrated and led the comprehensive system test definition and design for Qualcomm's cutting-edge multiprocessor Android SOC chipset.This involved meticulous oversight of Linux Kernel, Android OS, Multimedia, Performance, Power, Certification\Compliance, and Stability aspects, resulting in an industry-leading product.Strategic Management and CoordinationStrategically managed planning and coordination efforts across diverse internal and external groups, including collaboration with Google and various Phone OEMs.This collaborative approach ensured seamless integration and alignment with industry standards.Global Team Scaling and Execution Ramp-UpDynamically scaled system test engineering teams across the US, India, and China, fostering best-in-class commercialization for multiple Linux and Android products simultaneously.Established essential frameworks, including test management systems, test racks, automation, integration gates, and competitive analysis.Innovated Test Processes and InfrastructureInnovated and implemented robust test management systems, test racks, and automation processes to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.Established integration gates for seamless product development and competitive analysis to stay at the forefront of the industry.SkillsStrategic Leadership | Organizational Scaling | Product Commercialization | Multiprocessor SOC | Innovation in Test Process | Software Integration Gates | Competitive Performance Analysis