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Design & create test beds to exercise Wi-Fi AP functionality including client & mesh node connections, mesh node routing choices and protocol behavior.Reproduce problems.Daily test automation, functionality and RvR performance.

- Enterprise AP QA Startup - Lab Setup, Remote openair off-site testing - Linux, Windows, Virtual Machines, Active Directory, RADIUS - Spectrum Analysis, 802.11n 3x3 - Advanced testing and escalations - whatever is hot

Wi-Max base station and client testing. Hardware and Software-Build from ground up 100 CPE testbed setup including Soekris linux endpoints and Ixia Chariot scripts. iBoot bar, CPE, multiport soekris linux as client-behind-the-cpe and wired-server configurations. -Release testing including new features and regression. -Simulated complex outdoor wireless.

Wi-Fi Mesh Outdoor Access Point testing. Hardware and Software -Advanced RF and routing testing -System Test subject matter expert in the 802.11 wireless networking -Simulated complex outdoor wireless networks in the lab -Mentored system test engineers on fundamentals of wireless testing -Automated testing to detect critical system issues -Visited customer.

At Symbol, I worked on lightwieght access point (LWAP) Switch Controller. Symbol transition to offshore testing was a big reason in my transfer to Tropos Networks. -LWAP switch controller testing -Linux Networking, 802.11, CLI

I executed the Wi-Fi Alliance certification test plans. I executed each of 11a,11b,11g, WPA, WPA2. I personally certified over 200 devices. Working with experts at the Wi-Fi Alliance I was able to grow my 802.11 fundamentals exponentially. -Execute Wi-Fi Alliance 802.11 Test Plan on vendor products -Advanced level knowledge of WiFi 802.11 protocol -Test.

Leads a team of engineers to meet and exceed deadlines. Upholds Quality and Efficiency Standards in an ISO 9001 environment. Advanced level experience in product validation. Writes credited Testability Plans, Test Specifications, Test Cases & Test Procedures. -Test Plans from product requirements, design docs and standards. -Experience at all levels of.