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  • Timeline

  • About me

    SQA Engineer at Schneider Electric Buildings AB

  • Education

    • University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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      Business Administration and Management, General
    • Control Data Institute

      1981 - 1982
      Certificate in Electronic Technology
  • Experience

    • Andover Controls

      Apr 1982 - Dec 1990

      Layout multilayer printed circuit boards using Versatec CAD system.Entered schematics for hardware engineers including maintaining a parts libraryEvaluated new CAD software for engineering department Performed quality audits on full assembled controller productsCreated defect tracking system to monitor field returns.Programmed and maintained circuit board testing on Genrad 2276E testerDesigned and assembled in-house test equipment and burn-in ovens Approved all second source parts for products Lead a team of 24 hardware technicians and testersResponsible for Repair, Manufacturing and Final Test GroupCoordinated product flow from circuit board assembly through test to final assemblyLed department Quality Circle meeting to promote employee involvementScheduled Genrad testing, burn-in cycles, post burn-in tests, and system testsPerformed yearly employee evaluationsProvided weekly progress reports to VP of Manufacturing Lead a team of 5 hardware technicians and 1 service coordinatorEnsured a 2 week turnaround on all product repairs from the fieldDeveloped a field return database and tracking system Repaired microprocessor based programmable controllers and power supplies.Utlilized oscilloscopes, digital mulitmeters, logic and spectrum analyzers to troubleshoot hardware issues.Provided technical support to our dealer networkPerformed on-site repairs and equipment upgrades

      • PC Board Designer

        Jan 1988 - Dec 1990
      • Quality Control Engineer

        Aug 1987 - Dec 1988
      • Manufacturing Test Supervisor

        Jan 1985 - Aug 1987
      • Repair Department Group Leader

        Dec 1984 - Jan 1985
      • Electronic Technician

        Apr 1982 - Dec 1984
    • Schneider Electric Buildings AB

      Dec 1990 - now
      SQA Engineer IV

      Develope and execute functional, load and performance tests on Schneider Electric's HVAC and Security building automation systems. Responsible for the quality assurance of our Cyberstation workstation software, web.Client web-based application and Continuum embedded controllers. This also includes testing the integration with Pelco's video management systems.Ensure the quality and timely delivery of our Continuum product releases and service packs.Assist in the test and release planning in an Agile Software Development environment. Code and execute automated test scripts using SmartBear TestComplete.Write test cases and track defects using HP Quality CenterGenerate software release notes which included new features, known issues and workarounds and list of defect fixesMaintain all SQA test setups, networks, VM servers and PCs including computer and SQL backups, Windows and SQL Server updates.Maintain our security video test environment including video servers, video storage, encoders, and cameras that are used in our video integration testing.Proofread all online help, product announcement and product manuals from technical writersAssist Product Support team in debugging on-site issues, reproducing issues in house and providing patches to the end-user.Test Lead for SQA team, mentor and train new employees. عرض أقل

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pelco Certified System Designer

      Pelco by Schneider Electric
      Aug 2009
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    • Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL)

      ISTQB - International Software Testing Qualifications Board
      Apr 2006
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    • Pelco Certified System Technician

      Pelco by Schneider Electric
      Aug 2009
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