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Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

* Managed releases for Echo Devices, Fire TV and Tablets from Audio Algo to Fire OS.* Guided the team in methods for project and task management as well as for structured documentation particularly with regards to process and delivery, crucial in optimizing the efficiency and productivity of the team in this complex environment.* Unified commit validation triggers for different teams into a data driven approach with a single solution.* Led the concept, definition, creation and implementation of a live data-driven dashboard that improved visibility and saved time on reverse engineering activities during operations. All data fed into database for audit trail.* Worked regularly with multiple (internal) customers on feature development* Supported management of migration of a multi repository git source control impacting interrelated teams* Led regular meetings with customers on release planning and progress status

Mountain View, Ca, Us

* Led development of the company's strategic Customer Support Portal by producing detailed specification and coordinating offshore third party teams to implement the portal on AWS. The portal includes documentation, issue and case tracking, downloads discussion forums and more – all role-based access* Managed cross functional Engineering development and releases for a strategic customer engagement

Mountain View, Ca, Us

* Led DevOps team including Release Engineering, development process in mixed SLDC and Agile methodologies Firmware and Software, Tool and Infrastructure management including Jira, Perforce, GIT, including migration between systems over the years. * Managed development of application to handle the company's core IP data - the internal corpus management of data files used for ML training* Created Home-grown dashboard for improving visibility into release status and content of multiple families of products. Likewise created dashboards using third party tools for better status communication.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

* Drove migration of entire Engineering infrastructure to a new domain following the company acquisition* Built and managed global DevOps team to support software, firmware and hardware and program management departments* Established and optimized development and release process across Engineering, and for alpha customers. Focused on standardizing information and communications during development, change management and handoffs. * Standardized Engineering infrastructure to support horizontal productivity tools and CI/CD

Foster City, California, Us

* Grew Release Engineering from five individuals to a team of 10 supporting up to 25 teams of a total of 300 engineers* Strengthened Release Engineering team capabilities: Reduced single point of failure, baked Continuous Improvement into the processes using retrospectives with followup, set the team on agile paths - both Scrum and Kanban separately, refined definition of 'Done'* Improved reliability, team responsiveness and release readiness

Alexandria, Va, Us

Alexandria, Va, Us

Alexandria, Va, Us

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* Revamped the company's build systems and visibility capabilities to improve process and communications within the Engineering group * Created a clear, streamlined and auditable build process for a Windows, Linux and VMware based product, with PXE deployment ultimately facilitated by the NOC * Developed dashboard with deep drill-down capabilities providing control and visibility into all aspects of the build environments, becoming a critical go-to resource for developers, testers and management • Managed multiple concurrent releases * Documented all aspects of process * Supported branching and other Perforce activities * Performed VMware administration

Palo Alto, California, Us

* As Configuration Management Practice Area Lead backed by a team of four, I supported the distributed Business Applications team of over 80 developers in a high pace and competitive environment * Defined and implemented the development and deployment process for the Business-Applications team, with emphasis on migration from Dev to QA to Production, directed at minimal downtime and high reliability * Automated the deployment process from scratch for dozens of applications as a user-configurable pushbutton self-service web/db application to ensure a repeatable, predictable and auditable outcome. Front end dashboard made it super-easy to deploy, and see status of releases. (Last I checked in 2015, it was still in use) * Generated metrics as an organic outcome of the automation, used to identify process improvement opportunities * Devised key elements of the CM process for PeopleSoft ERP rollout * Coordinated migration of dozens of applications from IIS4/5 to IIS6 and from SQL7 to SQL2k * Supported audit for SOX compliance, and devised processes to remediate findings * Performed ClearQuest administration and automated (scripted) migration between schemas

* Migrate company from VSS to ClearCase* Administer ClearQuest (CQ): Established workflow processes and branching policies into the culture which were implemented in CQ, integrated with ClearCase. * Automate builds

* Support ongoing builds* Create tools to integrate ClearQuest and ClearCase

Ca

* Support ClearCase and windows builds

* Implement automated build scripts for multiple devices.

Singapore, Sg

* Generated specifications for system and sub-systems in a multidisciplinary environment * Translated marketing specs and requirements into Engineering solutions and plans, incorporating aspects of software, electronic, mechanical and process * Characterized system performance providing input for system improvements * Defined new features from concept including system requirements, equipment specifications, test procedures, to support Engineering change procedures with definition of spares, field upgrade procedures and PM schedules * Implemented system process improvements in both throughput and quality * Performed customer support, training and troubleshooting * Executed program management tasks: Generated and managed detailed Engineering program project schedules, conducted weekly reviews of project progress, as well as design reviews, for tightly scheduled projects * Worldwide training, support and troubleshooting - won award for improving customer relationship * Provide both on-site and telephone customer assistance, proactive customer follow-up

* As SW Engineer: Developed and maintained embedded system under Multi-thread RTOS; port from iRMXII (16bit) to iRMXIII (32bit); supported worldwide field service * As R&D Electronics Engineer: Designed and supported PC embedded and application specific cards; used and administered electronic CAD systems; managed libraries and wrote support scripts; supervised of outsourced electromechanical packaging and design * Performed customer training and troubleshooting both remotely and in the field; supported and trained field service personnel; initiated and designed ECO’s; selected of electromechanical devices; designed packaging for electronic subsystems leveraging contractors; installed beta-site systems; supported PC's and network

Electrical Engineering

Electronics

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