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Chandler, Arizona, United States

Requirement Systems Engineer As part of IOTG Business Acceleration & Optimization Systems Engineering group, improved the organizations acceleration & optimizing revenue growth through best practice execution, re-use, continuous improvement, and product health indicators. • Produced Product-Consumer Quality Exchange (PCQX) indicators for work product review status which provided enough value to be added to the PLC process and influenced Roadmap Decision Meeting (RDM) decisions on 5… Show more Requirement Systems Engineer As part of IOTG Business Acceleration & Optimization Systems Engineering group, improved the organizations acceleration & optimizing revenue growth through best practice execution, re-use, continuous improvement, and product health indicators. • Produced Product-Consumer Quality Exchange (PCQX) indicators for work product review status which provided enough value to be added to the PLC process and influenced Roadmap Decision Meeting (RDM) decisions on 5 programs. The PCQX provides the formal alignment and resolution of customer and internal requirements that will greatly improve product data quality and Customer Value. • Provided Health of Platform (HOP) indicators for requirement maturity and traceability. HOP provides a measure for the Product Execution Team (PXT) and management to assess a program progress/trends, requirement quality, identify gaps, etc. for Product Lifecycle milestones. Show less

Chandler

Delivered the first Intel product to pass Functional Safety confirmation reviews to be compliant with ISO26262. As part of the IoTG Automotive FuSa (ADG) startup team worked with Architects, FuSa Managers, Validation and other FuSa Engineers to deliver Denverton-AD SW requirements with complete documentation traceability.• Manage FuSa SW Requirements from v0.5 to v1.1 releases producing the highest quality requirements after large scope change. Software components supported across… Show more Delivered the first Intel product to pass Functional Safety confirmation reviews to be compliant with ISO26262. As part of the IoTG Automotive FuSa (ADG) startup team worked with Architects, FuSa Managers, Validation and other FuSa Engineers to deliver Denverton-AD SW requirements with complete documentation traceability.• Manage FuSa SW Requirements from v0.5 to v1.1 releases producing the highest quality requirements after large scope change. Software components supported across multiple organizations included SW Test Library (STL), Automated Boot Loader (ABL) and uCode.• FuSa DNG Configuration Manager, RM reuse strategy, provide DNG guidance and training.• Automated DNG data analysis for all product requirements using Excel VBA to quickly provide development and defect status, allowed the program to make faster and more accurate decisions.Recognized as an expert with unique skills. ADG relied on my technical expertise to enable new markets for autonomous driving to support Intel’s top 5 initiatives. Show less

Chandler, Az

Supported multiple teams to produce high quality traceable documentation in a Requirements Management (RM) tool. Implemented multiple RM tools, defined RM development processes, created End-To-End traceability status reports, developed use cases and requirements.• Teamed with DCG Excel Plugin developer to design, document, validate and release several version of the C++ Plugin used to improve data entry by populating requirements and validation data directly to Jama RM… Show more Supported multiple teams to produce high quality traceable documentation in a Requirements Management (RM) tool. Implemented multiple RM tools, defined RM development processes, created End-To-End traceability status reports, developed use cases and requirements.• Teamed with DCG Excel Plugin developer to design, document, validate and release several version of the C++ Plugin used to improve data entry by populating requirements and validation data directly to Jama RM tool.• Implemented DNG interface for Non-Volatile Storage Group (NSG) including: - Setting up the process model - Configuring the UI, developing reports w/ SQL - Converted Word and PowerPoint Product Requirements Document into DNG -Providing a central storage and easy access to all product requirementsThis was a year long effort and adopted all across NSG for product development.• Implement Jama RM tool for IoTG Application Ready Platforms group (ARP) including: Managing Jama tool, processing product requirements, generating reports and training.• Requirement Development for IoTG FuSa group, providing thousands of requirement improvements creating reusable standard following the Easy Approach to Requirement Syntax (EARS) method.Multiple implementations of RM tools and process allowing teams to manage the Product Life Cycle (PLC) with historical development data. Evaluated requirement quality and determined best reuse strategy to improve time to market. Show less

Chandler, Az

Manage software test development engineers and validation tools developers in a Scrum environment in the role of Scrum Master and or Product Owner. Team was responsible for designing, writing and debugging manual and automated black box, gray box, CV and CEV tests for SAS/SATA RAID storage drivers on high end enterprise servers, desktop and mobile platforms. • Project planning for validation organization’s short and long term program deliverables for members in and out of Scrum teams by… Show more Manage software test development engineers and validation tools developers in a Scrum environment in the role of Scrum Master and or Product Owner. Team was responsible for designing, writing and debugging manual and automated black box, gray box, CV and CEV tests for SAS/SATA RAID storage drivers on high end enterprise servers, desktop and mobile platforms. • Project planning for validation organization’s short and long term program deliverables for members in and out of Scrum teams by managing and prioritizing Validation’s backlog• Work with Developers, Architects and Application Engineers to gather and develop accurate product requirements• Implemented process improvements leveraging issue tracking system for all validation test, automation and tool issues reducing the bug count to the lowest in three years• Defined Validation group processes, plan test cycles and provide product health assessments• Improved Validation requirement coverage by implementing requirement traceability interface (RTM) allowing hundreds of test gaps to be identified and closed Show less

General software consultant, provide applications through the development lifecycle.• Developed LabVIEW 8.5.1 data viewer utility for loading and graphing data files for operator product analysis. Graph displays user selected cell information for individual cell data, stack voltage, stack current, amp hours and cell summary data.• Provided test system software shell and hardware configuration check validation and release documentation

Responsible for managing test system software development, configuration management, computer security and network domain for over 15 different test system environments for IC, Hybrid, Electronic Assembly and Final Device departments.• Designed Medtronic-wide test system software distribution and configuration management system in C#.net/SQLServer, projected to reduce installation time by 80% per test system• Directed software development for LabVIEW based test system environment… Show more Responsible for managing test system software development, configuration management, computer security and network domain for over 15 different test system environments for IC, Hybrid, Electronic Assembly and Final Device departments.• Designed Medtronic-wide test system software distribution and configuration management system in C#.net/SQLServer, projected to reduce installation time by 80% per test system• Directed software development for LabVIEW based test system environment for the new generation of PXI based test systems for the Device facilities• Led development of LabVIEW based software build and project management tools suite providing improved development process• Managed project team to convert Hybrid and IC tests systems from PROMIS to FACTORYworks manufacturing execution system (MES) in VB.net• Oversaw custom designed and developed product handling system. Handlers eventually implemented on five different test platforms equaling 70 systems Show less

Responsible for managing development and support of LabVIEW and Test Stand based test environments including configuration management for all Windows based test systems Medtronic wide.• Implemented Distribution Center Restocking Tester (DCRT) (using LabVIEW and MySQL) eliminating need to return devices to manufacturing facility, increased throughput by automating process to evaluate returned product, and reduced scrap associated with returned product equaling $40K per month• Led… Show more Responsible for managing development and support of LabVIEW and Test Stand based test environments including configuration management for all Windows based test systems Medtronic wide.• Implemented Distribution Center Restocking Tester (DCRT) (using LabVIEW and MySQL) eliminating need to return devices to manufacturing facility, increased throughput by automating process to evaluate returned product, and reduced scrap associated with returned product equaling $40K per month• Led development of VB FACTORYworks equipment controllers for seven different Device test platforms supporting four facilities located in Minneapolis, Switzerland, Puerto Rico and Arizona• Implemented the first test system network domain including SMS, Active Directory, Anti-Virus and enterprise backup solution supporting over 200 production and engineering test system computers on the Tempe campus increasing technician’s productivity by 30%.• Managed administration of the Code Storage, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe (VSS) including supporting 80 developer’s accounts, user security, database cleanup and backups• Directed developers on Self-Test development for Hybrid and Device final functional test systems Show less

Responsible for supporting Hybrid test systems, projects dealing with software (C and LabVIEW), mechanical systems and test system interfaces. • Designed and developed software for several generations of multi-product handling systems used for testing ceramic and PCB hybrid product. Handlers implemented on five different Hybrid test platforms equaling 70 systems, processing 20% of all Medtronic product saving $7.4 M annually • Completed transfer and ownership for Expandable… Show more Responsible for supporting Hybrid test systems, projects dealing with software (C and LabVIEW), mechanical systems and test system interfaces. • Designed and developed software for several generations of multi-product handling systems used for testing ceramic and PCB hybrid product. Handlers implemented on five different Hybrid test platforms equaling 70 systems, processing 20% of all Medtronic product saving $7.4 M annually • Completed transfer and ownership for Expandable Telemetry Test System (ETTS) and Flex Feature Programmer (FFP) for Arizona Device Manufacturing (ADM) facility• Completed transfer and ownership of the Test Stand/LabVIEW Test System Production User Interface environment Show less

Tempe, Az

Member of the Automation and Equipment Design Group Responsible for projects dealing with software (Basic, LabVIEW and C), mechanical systems, OCR, MES and test system interfaces.Hybrid 100/200 Series HandlerNext generation of custom designed and developed process equipment for controlling the testing of PCB hybrid product. Handlers eventually implemented on five different hybrid test systems equaling seventy systems. • Handler eliminated issues with test application selection,… Show more Member of the Automation and Equipment Design Group Responsible for projects dealing with software (Basic, LabVIEW and C), mechanical systems, OCR, MES and test system interfaces.Hybrid 100/200 Series HandlerNext generation of custom designed and developed process equipment for controlling the testing of PCB hybrid product. Handlers eventually implemented on five different hybrid test systems equaling seventy systems. • Handler eliminated issues with test application selection, serial number entry, MES tracking and product handling. • Designed and developed user interface in LabVIEW. Environment includes RS-232, GPIB, TCP/IP and digital I/O control communication.• Handler functionality includes device handling, Object Character Recognition (OCR) of serial number, PROMIS Manufacturing Execution System tracking, supporting various test system interface Auer Hybrid HandlerCustom designed and developed process equipment for controlling the testing of ceramic hybrid product. First automated test system in the hybrid facility • Designed and developed technician’s interface for I/O, OCR, PLC, XY Table and file I/O with LabVIEW• Designed and developed PROMIS MES tracking interfaceAutomated Test System (ATS) Programmer Decoder Instrument (PDI) Development• Completed transferred of ownership of PDI from Minneapolis Test Organization.• Added three spike telemetry protocol capability to communicate to Vitatron’s DIVA in C based PDI firmware.• Completed release and integration onto the Brady Hybrid test floor. Show less

Responsible for maintaining Brady Hybrid final test systems, Calibration part tracking activities including monitoring and adjusting test limits. • Experience in Digital Multimeters (DMM), counter-timers, program decoders and troubleshooting with oscilloscopes to the component level.

Contracts:Quincy Street Corp.2920 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 200 Phoenix• Developed LabVIEW drivers for custom hardware interface• Converted MatLab interface examples to LabVIEW for use in product demonstrations.Universal Propulsion Co., Inc25401 N. Central Ave., Phoenix• Added voltage feature to LabVIEW based Bruceton Automated Test Station• Added option for constant voltage and current, corrected various environment issues.Ryobi Outdoor Products9642… Show more Contracts:Quincy Street Corp.2920 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 200 Phoenix• Developed LabVIEW drivers for custom hardware interface• Converted MatLab interface examples to LabVIEW for use in product demonstrations.Universal Propulsion Co., Inc25401 N. Central Ave., Phoenix• Added voltage feature to LabVIEW based Bruceton Automated Test Station• Added option for constant voltage and current, corrected various environment issues.Ryobi Outdoor Products9642 N. 41st Dr., Phoenix• Developed software environment for engine test bay data acquisition system. LabVIEW based environment created to provide data on Weed Eater engine performance controlling different loads, fuel and throttle, including safe shutdown when limits have been exceeded.• Interface to SCXI chassis consisting of 32 channel Mux, relay board and tachometer to read RPM and temperature of sixteen test bays.• Environment includes operator interface to setup test profile, control engine operation and graphically display stored data. Show less

B. S, Electronic Engineering Technology; Electronic Systems

A.A., General Studies