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Poway, Ca, Us

Lead the software architecture team that was responsible for the core of the automated test application and all the infrastructure required to maintain. Guided team in evaluating improvements to current technologies and processes. ● Responsible for standard test applications, department common source code, testing results database, and software infrastructure and support tools. ● Partner with cross-functional groups and other engineering teams to achieve success in schedule, process automation/regulation, and metrics.● Lead the front-line supervisor team, ensuring department alignment of goals and methodologies regarding testing techniques.● Responsible for project scheduling and budgeting for 10 engineers for a variety of targets including battery testing, aircraft integration testing, and database creation and management.● Conducted personnel performance reviews, focusing on skill development and promoting engineering practices that enhance product robustness and reliability● Managed workload balance for the entire team and created tools to keep track of all projects in development and sustainment. This included holding training sessions, helping troubleshoot projects, and instructing engineers on industry standards and how to apply them.● Managed the code review process and updated it for compliance to AS9100 audit standards, performed required code reviews on many test applications.

Poway, Ca, Us

Led a multidisciplinary engineering team in the development of automated test systems, establishing foundational architectural frameworks and robust process infrastructures that improved efficiency, reliability, and scalability across projects.● Developed and mentored engineers to advance career growth and achieve promotions, aligning their skill development with the company’s strategic goals.● Managed a large-scale OS and test platform transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and LabVIEW 2014 to 2019 across 200+ test machines and 250+ personnel, leading the development of an installation plan, coordinating stakeholders, and navigating roadblocks to ensure a seamless upgrade.● Guided the team in developing and launching several firsts for the department such as on-demand test result data and trend reports, live test result data, full control of the thermal cycling testing.

Poway, Ca, Us

In charge of aircraft level automated testing, including supporting tools and new product development. Controlled and expanded all source control repositories. Mentored and trained personnel in automated test application programming.● Added several main tests to the aircraft level testing to all Predator B platforms for better test coverage and standardized testing. Adjusted several tests to comply with the company’s kaizen test time improvement program.● Conducted “Lunch and Learn” sessions for over two years leading to better performing and more robust test code.● Drafted and released documentation governing the test software development process.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Lead a team responsible for the automation of test processes, software applications for all production areas. Set the prioritization of software projects. Increased application reliability, integration and reduce test cycle times.● Created and implemented a structure of SOP’s allowing better integration of software components, standardized processing, and GUI elements. These changes lead to quicker development and release times, lower false testing results, and easier familiarity of test programs by manufacturing test personnel.● Lowered test application change order backlog by 45% allowing manufacturing to cease using inefficient manual test processes.● Developed a new test station resulting in standardization of test processes across Engineering and Manufacturing.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Developed and updated automated test applications for new and existing products, created new test processes in order to provide better data and shorter cycle times. Developed multiple-use test applications with LabVIEW used in several different areas of manufacturing for different purposes, resulting in standardized data and better-quality data analysis.● Developed multiple-use test applications with LabVIEW, resulting in standardized data and better-quality data analysis.● Utilized a number of different protocols, such as: RS-232/422, ethernet (TCP/IP and UDP), GPIB, USB, IMAQ, and various analog data acquisition schemes using National Instruments hardware. Processed, evaluated and formatted all data received, communicating to the user if the test and pass or failed and why.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Developed and updated automated test applications for new and existing products, created new test processes in order to provide better data and shorter cycle times. Developed multiple-use test applications with LabVIEW used in several different areas of manufacturing for different purposes, resulting in standardized data and better-quality data analysis.● Developed multiple-use test applications with LabVIEW, resulting in standardized data and better-quality data analysis.● Developed a set of standardized code used by all developers to give better code integration and shorter time to completion.● Utilized a number of different protocols, such as: RS-232/422, ethernet (TCP/IP and UDP), GPIB, USB, IMAQ, and various analog data acquisition schemes using National Instruments hardware. Processed, evaluated and formatted all data received, communicating to the user if the test and pass or failed and why.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Supervised three shifts and up to 17 direct reports in a test production environment. Responsible for determining and allocating the proper test tool capacity and head count requirements to achieve each monthly production requirement.● Assigned to build, staff and train employees for a newly created test department giving the company better control and quality over the major system component.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Test and troubleshot a variety of excimer laser modules on the bench and in the frame.

Troubleshot, tested, and repaired new and customer returned end product.

Responsible for building, aligning, testing, and shipping single and dual purkinje eyetracker systems with all optional devices.

Washington, Dc, Us

Responsible for operating, installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining the avionics package on F-14 aircraft. Workcenter supervisor and Quality Assurance Representative.

Bs, Computer Science

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