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Plano Tx

Senior Engineer carrying out System and Integration Testing for CDMA Core Packet Network.As part of DevOps, developed test plans/objectives, test cases and executed test cases using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Provided clarification for the customer through reviewing the DesignDocumentation (i.e. HLDs, FDs, SADs and DDs) and resolving issues through generating Trouble Requests (TRs) for any and all issues seen (SW/HW documentation) during the test cycle and retesting (TRs). Ensured resolution. Confirmed software stability through testing voice quality features in a single call environment as well as a traffic environment. Interpreted system-generated performance statistics, system events, and call simulation to evaluate hardware sanity, system redundancy and system capacity. Perform lab test tool consolidation

Richardson Tx

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer *Accountable for the successful testing and integration of services for various telecom strategic initiatives.GSM/UMTS Services Integration and Verification Group*Oversaw the successful Services Integration and Verification testing with Nortel GSM and UMTS products.Strategic Platform XAC|SPM Quality Assurance Group*Performed and reported the results for capacity benchmarking of the UCS DMS-250 & DMS-500 XA-Core platform based on strict call mixes and configuration requirements from the customers.Senior Technical Support Engineer*Provided technical and product support for DMS and OEM equipment in the networks of (AT&T, T-Mobile, Motorola, Nextel, Alltel, US Cellular, Verizon, Sprint PCS)Field Installation and Commissioning Engineer*Installed, tested and prepared for cutover on DMS and OEM products and assisted in cutover activities on customer sites.