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Austin, Texas, Us

Develop and test real-time Incremental autonomous learning algorithms within an Integrated Neuro-Symbolic Architecture.

Seattle, Wa, Us

New York, New York, Us

• Developed the System Test process and Automated Test system for NovoNordisks first-class 3 SAMD (Software as a Medical Device) product.• Developed and tested drug titration calculation engines based on medical and data science research (Python)• Develop and test the patient interface app (Android/Kotlin, iOS/Swift) • System Engineering work on the SAMD submission: Design and Development Plan, Design Validation Plan, Software Verification and Validation Plan, System Requirement Specifications, etc.• Convert a Matlab “Digital Twin” diabetes model to Python

Cryptocurrency trading software and investment fund. Develop trading software to implement market-making and arbitrage strategies in the cryptocurrency market (Python)Develop a simulator to test trading strategies against historical dataOperate and maintain servers running 24/7 trading cryptocurrency across multiple exchanges.

Cupertino, California, Us

Develop Test Automation in Swift and Objective-C for iOS and TVOS apps.Develop reporting and test harness software and in Python.Investigate and Triage results from Automated Test systems.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Worked on team that developed and delivered the Joule Immersion Circulator a best in class Sous Vide tool: https://www.chefsteps.com/jouleDeveloped and maintained the Jasmine/JavaScript based automation test system for the Joule firmware.QA Responsibility for: The E-Commerce System. The iOS and Android app built with the Ionic/Cordova framework. The WiFi and Bluetooth interaction between the app and the Joule device and the Joule firmware.Tested the thermal and fluid flow characteristics of the Joule device. Proposed and validated an engineering change to reduce product cost and improve manufacturability. Overall system test and quality.Implemented the JIRA based issue tracking system

Seattle, Wa, Us

Worked as a QA lead for Launcher of the Kindle Fire Tablets responsible for test strategy, test development, and test execution. Conduct Exploratory testing, and root cause analysis of failures. Developed the Android random (monkey) test system and crash analysis program used across the kindle org.Worked as a QA lead for the Kindle Fire middle-ware components: SICS (Simple Image Caching System), CMS (Content Management System) and the EAC (Enhanced Android Controls). Lead development of the Automated test system for the SICS. Worked as the QA lead for the Kindle Readers X-Ray, Before You Go, and About This Book Feature.

Falls Church, Va, Us

I acted as both the Systems Engineering manager and personal manager for the DSS and JEM team's (although my official title was Software Engineering Manager lvl2).Architected and developed Automated Test System using Rational Functional Tester. Worked on a pilot test system using Selenium.Responsible for test strategy, test development, and test execution. Conduct Exploratory testing, and root cause analysis of failures.Work closely with the software team to improve the process and act as a customer advocate to drive fixes. Attend code reviews, conduct white box testing, and work on bug fixes.Created software tools to support testing and measurement activities.Lead System Engineer for Northrop Grumman on the Joint Effects Model program: a J2EE program that runs under JBOSS on PC's and Unix based GCCS (Global Command and Control Systems) Developed high-level designs from project requirements: Perform requirements analysis; create detailed System Requirements Specifications, Use Cases and GUI mock ups to translate customer expectations into actionable designs for the software team. Responsible for customer facing activities: Presenting System and Test status at program office level reviews, Change Control Board (CCB), Program prioritization meetings.

Test and evaluate proprietary artificial intelligence software for functionality, reliability, and performance. Focus on white box testing.Create automated test systems. Invent and develop algorithms enhancing and extending functionality of the artificial intelligence software. Developed software in C# using the Microsoft Visual Studio development environment.

Specified, tested and optimized the quality and reliability of an ink jet pen and printer system(s). Worked as part of the team that successfully developed and shipped HP's JetExpress 1” print head technology as used in the HP DesignJet 1055CM. (HP No. 80 print heads) Developed and implemented test plans for the evaluation of ink jet pens over the full life cycle of the project ranging from producing engineering specifications from marketing requirements to the transition from R&D to manufacturing. Designed experiments and developed experimental techniques to determine the source and solution to print quality defects and functional reliability failures. Created experimental computer image files and file creation systems. Designed and developed print modes and algorithms to improve the reliability, performance, and quality. Trained technician and operator staff in experimental procedures. Translated customer needs into factory quality specifications.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Physics

Deep Learning Foundations, Artificial Intelligence