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Providing system engineering support evaluating network performance on Mission Network using the emulation test bed (ETB) for Project Manager Tactical Network (PM TN).• Conduct verification and validation testing on the JNE Barrage Relay Network (BRN) model.• Analyze network performance of communication systems under test, document results.• Manage network data collection on the emulation test bed during test events.• Manage database generation of captured network traffic for data analysis.• Provide solutions for infrastructure problems in the modeling and simulation test environment.• Configure and run JNE and EMANE emulation environments in ETB.• Develop scripts to support data collection, reduction and analysis.• Develop SQL queries to analyze network performance and behavior capabilities. • Designed and performed tests to evaluate QoS performance during network congestion.• Installed and administered applications in multiple test bed environments.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Provided system engineering support for evaluating and deploying network data collection instrumentation to Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), C4 Directorate. I provided technical support in the following areas: • Managed the context database during WIN-T test events FOTE2, PVT1 and PVT2. • Ensured completeness of test data being received from the field, and validated that field instrumentation was configured correctly.• Collected and analyzed network traffic during numerous WIN-T test events (RRE2 through FOTE2). Generated WINT-T data products showing applied and received load, completion rates and latency; • Performed verification and validation testing for Capability Set 13 (CS-13) field-based Network Verification;• Conducted lab-based certification testing of ATC’s ADMAS data collection instrumentation, evaluated performance and published results.Supported CERDEC’s C2ORE (Command & Control of Robotic Entities) ATO program in areas of systems integration, test and systems engineering. During this period I provided technical support in the following areas: • Conducted lab-based integration testing of mission planning and execution services using an OTM simulation environment for unmanned assets. • Developed test cases for C2ORE Experiment 2 and analyzed results for the final report.

Berwyn, Pa

As part of a startup company, I developed a wireless security system with broadband monitoring and management capabilities. I wrote and ran functional, acceptance, and reliability tests on embedded software and programmed scripts to support automatic testing and data analysis. Managed UL/SIA acceptance tests in general functionality and electrical supervision. Additionally, I installed and evaluated hardware and software fixes and features.

Mount Laurel, Nj

I developed test scripts to evaluate the functionality of a VoIP portal. I also wrote test scripts from use cases and functional specification. I ran tests, detected and reported problems, and supported defect tracking.

New York, Ny

At Protiviti, I identified and tested IT specific controls as part of an independent internal audit team. Interviewed client’s technology staff to understand application functionality and internal operational processes. I also entified deficiencies and worked with client to develop compensating controls to insure the external Sarbanes-Oxley audit was successful.

Princeton, Nj

Improved the operational quality of our product by acting as a single point of contact for service-level issues. Monitored systems and managed activities to ensure our websites exceeded availability targets defined in the service level agreement (SLA). Wrote QA reports highlighting service availability and system metrics for senior management enabling priorities to be established for Development teams. Continuously improved processes related to change management, problem escalation, system monitoring, and problem reporting to ensure customer satisfaction. Managed a list of system-level problems and initiated of projects to correct them. Lead monthly meetings with vendors to analyze quality metrics. Implemented monitoring tools WinRunner, Topaz, and Keynote to detect and report troubles.Wrote SLAs that defined service level expectations permitting all parties to have a clear understanding of what services would be provided and how they would be managed. Performed root cause analysis of production outages.

Princeton, Nj

Integrated new systems and functional improvements into a subscription-based news and information website. Installed new releases of application software and patches in the test bed. Managed scheduling of test bed resources and performed systems integration testing to evaluate applications and infrastructure software. Executed black box and regression tests to demonstrate system functionality.Migrated new releases into the production environment; developed installation plans. Detected and documented application and infrastructure problems; verified fixes. Resolved problems with the code management system and delivery process. Directed writers in creating design, process, and operational support documentation. Developed SQL scripts to manage customer authorization codes.

Moorestown, Nj

Developed test cases, procedures and plans to verify the functionality of JCALS, a large publication authoring and management system based on client/server architecture. Tests were written in accordance with DOD-STD-2167A. Executed system tests to evaluate prototype releases and site acceptance tests. Wrote detailed test cases and procedures based systems and software requirements. Detected and wrote software trouble reports and validated fixes. Worked with independent verification and validation (IV&V) teams to refine test procedures. Developed traceability matrixes to validate test coverage.

Camden, Nj

Integrated hardware and software into the Trident Radio Room; performed system-level testing. Developed test plans and detailed test procedures for evaluating engineering changes.Organized and directed stress and software acceptance tests that qualified software for formal buyoff. Performed unit, black box, and system-level testing to validate the system. Wrote requirement changes for the program performance specification. Took part in software design reviews and configuration control board meetings.

Norwalk, Ct

Developed electronic hardware and performed system test and integration activities. Performed all hardware-related activities required to redesign and integrate a pair of interface modules into a militarized VAX computer that met acceptance test criteria. Participated in developing a microprocessor-based I/O subsystem from an engineering model to a deliverable box that met military specifications and successfully passed acceptance tests (MLRS). Performed system-level integration on a prototype command and control system (MIFASS). Integrated GFE radios, wireline adapters, and data ciphering devices with our system. Lead a test team through software buyoff testing.Participated in operational assessment testing at Camp Pendleton.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical Engineering

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