Senior Test Engineer
Umlaut Company, Inc.
Total years of experience :23 years, 7 Months
- Extensive experience with Infotainment and Connected Vehicles Systems and Product Validation testing
- Develop and write Connected vehicles systems test cases and plans.
- Test and validate simulated vehicle Infotainment and connectivity prototypes using CANoe/CANALyzer
- Manage and report bugs using JIRA defects reporting tool
- Manage, execute and report test cases results using TestRail
- Experience with Toyota MC, Hyundai MC and Ford MC Infotainment and related Connected vehicles products verification and test
- Analyzed, turned up and/or provisioned multi-vendor Telecommunications Systems (i.e. Fujitsu FLASH-192, Alcatel-Lucent 1850 TSS-100 and 7750 SR-7, Seiscor S24-DU DLC, Raychem Miniplex 4N1 UDC).
- Performed unit testing and developed, modified and updated Units Test Procedures documents for each assigned system as needed.
- Assisted and facilitated technicians' tasks, as needed, for the verification and repair of customers' failed systems units.
- Used the following tools and test equipment: Digital Lightwave (OC3/OC12/OC48, Ds1/DS3), Acterna JDSU FST-2802 (1Gbps EOS, 10/100 Mbps), Fluke (Optical Power loss test kit, DMM), Alcatel-Lucent Web Browser Craft Interface, 7750 SR-7 OA&M and Fujitsu FLEXR-GT Ver.4.1.
- Directly managed business, sales and account.
- Graphic designed photos and images per customer requests using Photoshop or Corel.
- Performed Inkjet/Sublimation printing and heat transfer.
- Transferred images to T-shirts, Uniforms, Mugs, Plates, Copper and Crystal/Glass/Wood shields.
• Telecommunication and engineering Subject Matter Expert.
• Provided consulting in the Telecommunications industry (Wireline & Wireless Evolution).
• Screened and qualified engineering resources for Telecommunication related projects.
• Led the company’s telecom engineering recruiting community Nationwide.
• Consistently attended engineering seminars and events such as the IEEE CVT (Communication Vehicular Technology) Dallas Chapter and DFW CUG (Cisco Users Group) in addition to the annual PMI event for enhancing my project management skills and knowledge in leading edge technologies.
• Responsible for designing and ensuring data accuracy of the company’s website development from inception until completion.
• Coordinated sales process from Order receipts until payment and product delivery between local Omani customers and Technical sales staff in the US.
• Negotiated cost and delivery schedules
• Prepared sales quote documents and responded to Customers’ RFQs.
• Responsible for maintaining Customers relationship and providing services as needed.
• IT/Telecommunication Subject Matter Expert.
• Supported the activities of field operations and recruiters to meet the growing need for IT and Telecom Software/Hardware related engineering resources by major Wire line and Wireless Telecom Vendors (i.e. Fujitsu, Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks) as well as carriers (i.e. Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile).
• Telecommunication Subject Matter Expert
• Supported the activities of field operations and recruiters to meet the growing need for Voice, Video and Data engineering resources.
• Developed a positive professional relationship with technical/professional personnel.
• Ensured quality management systems guidelines were followed per ISO 9001, Ver.2000 and TL 9000 areas of responsibility.
• Managed and supervised a team of 20 technicians and 2 engineers.
• Maintained full responsibility for planning, scheduling (MS Project) and testing DECT standards based proprietary WLL (Wireless Local Loop) sub-systems (RBS, BS, BSD, BSC, WS, MWS) production process and methodology in compliance with ISO 9001 Ver.2000 standards.
• Negotiated pricing and delivery schedules with parts suppliers.
• Communicated on a daily basis with all organizational levels to ensure consistent operations, business and staff performance and workflow process.
• Conceived and initiated new operational systems that improved communication, performance measurements and job satisfaction.
Manager, Network Validation Test (Full time) (04/01 - 08/02)
• Planned and scheduled (MS Project) NVT projects maintaining adequate staffing of up to 6 employees.
• Achieved cost effectiveness managing to successfully complete assigned Optical Transmission Networks projects utilizing limited budget expenses and staffing.
• Coordinated and strengthened relationships at all organizational levels with all project related departments resulting in successful completion of challenging projects.
Sr. Test Engineer (Full time) (04/98 - 03/01)
• Installed, set up, tested and maintained Fujitsu’s NETSMART SONET/DWDM GUI (Graphical User Interface)-based Network Management System (NMS) Hardware/Software and application’s feature requirements throughout the test life cycle.
• Tested and Led Fujitsu’s family of Multiservice Provisioning Platforms (MSPP) optical access and transport systems (i.e. FLASHWAVE 4100, 4300, 4500) including the validation of their interoperability and data transport in an in-lab optical network environment.
Software Test Engineer (Contract) (08/97 - 03/98)
• Installed, set up, tested and maintained Fujitsu’s FLEXR GT SONET/DWDM Elements-based craft interface software as well as the FLEXR Plus FLM- and FACTR-based SONET Element Management Systems (EMS).
• Planned, coordinated and attended documents review meetings with various NMS developers, managers and technical writers to ensure quality and continuous improvement of the product’s features and documentation resulting in becoming an FNC permanent employee.
Specialized in: - Communication Systems - Lasers and Optical Electronics
French System High School Diploma: Baccalauréat
