SUMMARY:

• Validation planning and resource forecasting (Quality Plans, Test Plans, and Quality Studies)
• Managed validation of Interactive Video Network, cable STB clients (MOT/SA), and ITV apps
• Managed website validation (Oracle DB) with user login, playlists, and content upload/download
• Managed validation of CherryPicker 1.0, running Linux & NT, in fail - safe network environment
• Managed cross-platform Java application, applet, API validation on Windows, Macintosh, UNIX
• Project management and definition of technical specifications through cross-functional planning
• Work closely with development team defining technical standards, milestones, & review process
• Quality department definition, planning, staffing, multi-platform test lab procurement and setup
• Designed automated models to simulate UI scenarios and network traffic for performance testing
• Managed QA outsourcing to domestic and international ( Confidential Development India) resources
• Participated in Confidential New Product Process (ANPP) guidelines, defining development reviews al market experience, worked with school beta-sites, performing usability studies

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Platforms: Linux (MySQL/Apache); Macintosh; Solaris (Oracle db); VxWorks; WindowsProprietary Hardware: Confidential Video Solutions Product Line (MPEG-2/H.264 Processing, Routing, Switching, and Service Applications)Video Multiprocessing Gateway (VMG): - Scalable Chassis based Transcoding Multiscreen IP Video Delivery, also integrates with TransAct PackagerBroadcast Network Processor (BNP): - Grooming, Transrating, Ad Insertion, Digital Overlay, Program Substitution, and Emergency Alert System (EAS)Emergency Program Manager (EPM): - SCTE-18 EAS QAM Program Switching

MPEG/DVB Equipment: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Encoder/Decoder, Stream Analyzers (HP, Tektronix)

Digital Cable Headend Devices: DNCS, DAC6000, NC1500, OM2000, RPD2000, QAMs, SDVDigital Video Recorder (DVR): Multi-tuner disk device and caching/streaming of network storage

SetTop: Box (STB): SD/HD cable (digital/analog), IP, satellite, ATSC, and dNTSC receivers;

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, EL SOBRANTE, CA

Senior Quality Assurance and Content Evaluation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Validated design and functionality of 2D to 3D video content conversion software
• Performed quality evaluation of post-conversion content

Confidential, SUNNYVALE, CA

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Planned and executed end-to-end validation of multiple Linux-based software/hardware RGB product platforms
• Validation of system setup, installation, configuration, integration, functional operation, scalability, and performance of all RGB products, features and functionality
• RGB feature validation includes: Multiscreen IPTV Video Delivery, Transcoding (MPEG-2/H.264), Grooming, Multiplexing, Transrating, Ad Insertion (SCTE-35 cue), Digital Overlay, Program Substitution, Port Mirroring, Emergency Alert System (EAS), SCTE-18 EAS QAM Program Switching, and product/module Redundancy
• Provided implementation analysis, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior SQA engineers and new hires

Confidential, REDWOOD CITY, CA

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Planned validation and executed end-to-end testing of Linux-based SDV (switching) / SVA (analysis) systems
• Designed acceptance test procedures for QAM, SDV logging, and NGOD PSREx messaging
• System setup, installation, configuration, and integration with headend and network management system (NMS)

Confidential, SAN JOSE, CA

Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with Engineering, applications studio, and Technical Services defining system testing requirements, validation methodologies, and deployment plans
• Defined automated testing framework for end-to-end interactive TV system and isolated components
• Projected testing resource requirements, equipment and staffing needs, and SQA departments budget
• Recruited, managed, mentored, and provided performance evaluations for (6 person) SQA Team
• Leveraged and trained internal, cross-departmental staff to assist in SQA validation efforts
• Implemented test case database and task management db to provide vigilance over validation effort
• Set-top-box (STB) client integration and validation on Motorola and Scientific Atlanta STBs

Confidential, SAN JOSE, CA

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Validated Linux-based streaming video server software configurations, end-to-end system testing
• Linux streaming video server system consisted of (off-the-shelf HW) quad CPU, multi-nic (jumbo frame capable) GB Ethernet outputs, and hot-swappable storage and power-supplies
• Validated database, ingest, mirroring, cache fill (standard/jumbo packets), streaming, resiliency (failover), Layer 2/3 support, overall system performance, Barker implementation
• Set-top-box (STB) integration testing with Motorola, Scientific Atlanta, and other STBsPerformed audio/video presentation quality evaluations on SD/HD decoding clients (STBs)
• Provided test case definition, coverage matrices, and streaming data rate validation test plan
• Worked closely with development team providing support for isolation and debugging tasks
• Conducted SW configuration management (SCM) duties, building development check-ins
• Performed system software setup, configuration, and upgrades

Confidential, FREMONT, CA

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed end-to-end system installations, upgrades, configuration, validation and debugging multiple versions of all components of a Video IP Streaming Distribution System
• System included multi-HD server blades running Linux in chassis networked environment
• Server modules provide authentication, encryption, Apache web server, MySQL databases, application server, video streaming and storage services of VOD and encoded Time-shift TV
• Set-top-box (STB) and UI validation on Confidential (VxWorks) and Sigma (Linux) IP STBs
• Provided test definition/coverage - test plan/cases, system config docs, external release notes
• Performed video streaming (multicast/unicast) quality evaluation of MPEG2, MPEG4, WM9
• Tested digital video recorder (DVR) feature and isolated Audio/Video synchronization issues

Confidential, BURBANK, CA

Senior Quality Assurance Lead

Responsibilities:

• Validation of Mediaplex-20, an advanced routing platform for converged video and IP data
• Mediaplex-20 provides transrating, QoS, redundant chassis incorporating ATM/OC-3, ASI Input/Output, Real-Time MPEG-2/Dolby AC-3 Encoder sub-modules, and GB Ethernet
• Qualified VxWorks OS, bootrom, Linux drivers, and HW modules in chassis environment
• Provided test plan and test cases for MPEG/DVB, ASI, Encoder, and Redundancy validation
• Conducted audio/video testing, performance evaluations, MPEG/DVB SI/PSI/packet analysis
• Validated Mediaplex configuration via web browser (Java-based), command-line, and SNMP

Confidential, PALO ALTO, CA

Quality Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed QA on multiple projects via cross-functional internal teams and external resources
• Implemented Silk automation and Performer load testing

Confidential, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Java Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities:

• CherryPicker consisted of 3 OEM CPUs, providing statistical re-multiplexing for greater bandwidth efficiency
• Validated PC subsystems, Java-based GUI (on NT), and Linux-based proprietary SW/HW providing MPEG/DVB stream routing (switch) and variable-bit-rate (VBR) recoding

Confidential, CUPERTINO, CA

Quality Assurance Manager - AppleNet Senior Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Created and staffed AppleNet’s Internet Multimedia QA Team, setup multi-platform test lab
• Planned and lead QA process on Java-based, cross-platform projects by Confidential ’s New Product Process (ANPP)
• Managed QA on Cocoa (ATG UI programming) & API media-layer, enabling QuickTime functionality for Java
• Identified project testing resources, schedule, risks, and test tools, as well as type, method, and depth of testing
• Created/Administered usability studies at California school beta-sites, driving UI improvement implementations
• Managed off-shore QA validation tasks directly with Confidential Development India

Confidential

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer/Lead

Responsibilities:

• Performed manual and automated testing of all QuickTime Dept SW extensions and apps for Mac OS/Windows
• Manual/automated validation of QuickTime (QT), Sound Manager, MoviePlayer, QT MPEG, QT Streaming

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Wrote and performed manual test cases and wrote Virtual User automated test scripts
• Worked directly with engineers to fix defects on short development cycles

Confidential

Quality Assurance Lead

Responsibilities:

• Represented QuickTime QA Team in cross-functional Mac OS quality status meetings
• Responsible for qualification of QuickTime and Sound Manager system software extensions on Mac OS 7.5 via automated and manual test scripts
• Participated in Hit Squad build acceptance process and Bug Review Board process