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San Diego, Ca, Us

Led Quality Assurance efforts, ensuring conformance of MAC and higher protocol layers, backend, and frontend components, as well as satellite interoperability and demonstration applications.Spearheaded day-to-day satellite operations, managing two satellite payloads and executing 24/7 tests.Pioneered the design and implementation of an end-to-end python automation framework, supporting various test environments, interfaces, and controllable simulation modules to replicate external components.Engineered an innovative python application for seamless schedules and bidirectional data transfer management for multiple satellite payloads, bridging communication between Totum's gateway and Loft's Cockpit API.Promoted to System Integration and Test Director in Jan, 2022.

San Diego, California, Us

Designed and implemented comprehensive bug and test procedures to align with the product development process and requirements.Conducted system integration and testing across all HW and SW components to ensure seamless functionality. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues during the testing phase.Provided valuable feedback to the development teams to improve product performance and user experience.Managed customer network operations, leveraging AWS infrastructure to ensure efficient and reliable services.Managed software development and releases for various mobile applications and core network components.Streamlined the manufacturing, provisioning, and on-boarding processes of base stations and sensors. This also included a design of an inventory management application.Lead installation, testing, and quality assurance activities to guarantee the highest standard of performance and reliability for products.Promoted to VP of Engineering in Jan, 2020.

Strategically planned and managed test resources and activities across multiple projects and teams, both locally and offshore.Significantly improved the test group efficiency by optimizing automation, resource allocation, and test coverage which increased the support of large concurrent test projects from 3 to 5.Established robust QA metrics, leading to continuous quality improvements and monthly team reviews.Successfully achieved internal and external milestones by effective planning and communicating progress to stakeholders and team members.Efficiently managed an annual test budget of $2.2M which included equipment, external vendors, training, test engineers, automation engineers, interns, and laboratory technicians.Motivated and mentored team members, fostering a quality-first mindset and best practices through active participation in daily stand-ups, test case development, test execution, debugging, and automation development.Successfully led test teams through multiple Core Communication System GA releases and Advanced Metering Infrastructure GA releases deployed in over 100K meters and 30 networks worldwide.Successfully took over the automation strategy and planning for a hybrid-driven python framework used for functional testing. This resulted in a significant increase in tool efficiency and usage.Successfully reduced the manual test execution time significantly through the creation of automation frameworks supporting both front-end (via Selenium) and back-end applications (via REST API), including E2E system tests.Led an end-to-end development and test execution of highly tailored performance tools, successfully uncovering numerous critical issues and bottlenecks. As a direct outcome, the system witnessed a 5X performance increase.Oversaw day-to-day assignments for lab technicians, minimizing downtime in test setups.Promoted to Director of System Integration and Test in Dec, 2015.

Managed a dedicated test team responsible for ensuring quality in a commercial LTE femto enodeb.Coordinated interactions with an external development partner, handling support, bug management, release coordination, HW platforms, and upgrades.Efficiently managed the lab, including equipment purchases, coordination, and budgeting, ensuring a well-equipped testing environment.Prepared comprehensive test plans covering LTE functionality and oversaw test activities on multiple platforms and releases. Actively contributed to test case development, execution, and debugging.Performed design validation on video quality improvements using Cygnus’ QOE SW module.Developed test automation scripts in both Python and Cattgen (Ixia Catapult’s script language).

Developed test plans and test cases for On-ramp's ULP end-to-end system, covering everything from system integration to E2E system testing.Created several Python-based test frameworks which enhanced the system and load test efficiency.Actively participated in the QA process by contributing to design reviews, test activity planning, automation, bug reporting, integration, system tests, and UI testing.

Successfully managed a compressed 4-month IOT integration project, integrating Nextwave's MxTV into Nextwave's mobile products. Collaborated with IOT partners, such as Huawei and UBS, for a successful demonstration at the CITA show in Las Vegas '09. Received Nextwave's "red eye award" for commitment.Led multiple test projects, handling planning, status reporting, and coordination with upper management.Designed test specifications for Nextwave's 802.16e WiMAX base station and mobile platform.Conducted low-level debugging and protocol verification using WiMAX protocol test tools.Participated in Nextwave's IOT activities with Huawei, Samsung, and Sprint's XOHM certification.Feature responsibilities included BTS/MS scheduling and QoS, MAC PDUs, Feedback, Performance, Nextwave's MxTV, and more.

Design and executed test plans and test cases (including performance evaluation).Developed test automation tools in Perl, Tcl and Expect.

Santa Clara, California, Us

Designed and executed test plans, test cases for Intel’s backbone switch and e-commerce equipment.Provided training in new network technologies.Evaluated third party switches for OEM purpose and various test equipment including performance test tools for SSL and SLB.Relocated to San Diego in April 2000.

Bachelor, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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