Ash Quadir

Experience

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  PSEG

  Jun 1991 - Dec 1993

  Electrical Engineer

  • Updated facility diagrams and schematics in support of Design Change Packages (DCPs). • Developed a permanent engineering database for power distribution management. • Supervised the gathering of field data for running loads to populate engineering databases. • Reviewed control schematics and wiring diagrams for technical feasibility.

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  Logicon Syscon Corp.

  Jun 1994 - Dec 1997

  Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Represented TECHREP in the development and test of the AEGIS Combat System. • Participated in Regression, System, Integration, and Stress testing of combat system software. • Reviewed Design Documents for technical content. • Participated as a member of the Change Control Board (CCB) to evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for feasibility and system impact. • Ensured Engineering Change Requests were properly integrated into the program software. • Witnessed testing for Combat Systems Software for Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Show less

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  Securities Industry Automation Corporation (SIAC)

  Dec 1997 - Jun 1998

  Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Performed System and Integration Testing for iterative enhancements to Securities Software for the New York Stock Exchange.• Collaborated with cross-functional team members and participated in daily face-to-face meetings.• Developed and executed Test Plans and Scripts to ensure the reliability of software enhancements. • Ensured the successful migration of software from Test to Production environments.

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  New York Board of Trade

  Jun 1998 - May 2000

  Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Performed testing of various Mainframe, Client/Server and Web applications. • Wrote/executed Test Plans and Scripts, including Production Implementation scripts. • Duties included: setting up the test environment / moving code from Development / performing SQL queries and propagating necessary tables and relational databases with data / compiling source code and testing software enhancements and changes within specified deadlines. • Responsible for moving new program objects into the Production environment and verifying functionality, including coordinating testing efforts with other team members. Show less

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  Breakaway Solutions

  May 2000 - Apr 2001

  Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Led, organized and carried out Regression, Functional and Load Testing efforts within an iterative Agile/Scrum-based development environment for eCommerce websites.• Participated in Scrums and Sprint planning, review and retrospective meetings.• Worked collaboratively as part of a cross-functional group to address Sprint backlogs.• Worked with Product Owners to assist with SQA planning and scheduling, and timely deliverables.

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  Iridian Technologies, Inc.

  Apr 2001 - Nov 2003

  Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Led efforts to validate security software, from initial Requirements Definition, Design to Test and Release, as well as Customer integration and technical support issues. • Helped develop, implement and maintain the overall testing strategy, including the creation of all Test Plans, Procedures and Test Cases for software products. • Managed and performed tests of new products, builds, patches, feature enhancements, as well as user, stress and cross-compatibility testing for multiple operating systems. • Setup the test environment, including install and configuration of software and equipment. Show less

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  L-3 Communications

  Nov 2003 - Mar 2012

  Software and Systems Quality Assurance Lead

  • Responsible for independently Planning, Organizing and Leading Quality Assurance Audits of Programs and Organizational Processes to Level 3 CMMI standards for Software, Systems, Hardware, SCM, CM/DM and Program Management activities. • Provided project team members training/guidance in understanding and adhering to program and organizational processes and procedures, as well as process tailoring. • Updated/created Quality Assurance artifacts, checklists, process flows, tables and procedures.• Reviewed Project Plans, Procedures, SOWs, CDRLs, SDRLs, Drawings, and Version Description Documents for content and compliance to organizational standards.• Participated in CCBs, Peer, Design, Code, and Software Reviews, as well status and formal reviews with program personnel and the Customer.• Monitored/witnessed Informal and Formal Software and System Tests, as well as Software/Firmware Builds, Acceptance Tests, and verification of Production and Deliverable media.• Provided support for ISO 9001, AS9100 Audits.• Interfaced with Customer, DoD and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) representatives throughout the Development, Integration, Test, and Delivery lifecycles.• Provided Systems and Software Quality Assurance inputs for Basis of Estimates (BOEs) in support of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs).• Mentored junior members of Quality Assurance staff and interviewed new hires.• Participated in regular meetings with Program Management, Project Leads and DoD Representatives to review program status, risks and process-related issues. • Managed the allocation of SSQA hours for programs and ensured the adherence to assigned budgets. Show less

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  JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Software Test Lead

  • Led quality assurance audits to ensure compliance to SDLC processes and methodologies for the development of multiple software applications. • Responsible for resource planning, test schedules and activities of seven SQA analysts, as well as coordination of activities for offshore resources. • Led manual/automated testing efforts for multiple enterprise releases for Waterfall and Agile projects. • Coordinated test execution; including monitoring, tracking and resolution of all outstanding defects. • Monitored the completion of projects and ensured that all quality and technical objectives were met. • Interfaced with senior management to report on corrective actions, risks and quality-related metrics. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2014

  Software Quality Assurance Engineer Staff

  • Planned and directed the implementation of software quality and process improvement activities for Army Sustainment and Development efforts for C4ISR Electronics Warfare Force Protection Software.• Played an active role in defining and establishing the quality goals for the program. • Led efforts to develop Quality Assurance Plans, Checklist, Processes and Procedures. • Ensured program was in compliance with Customer standards, procedures, requirements and verified implementation of corrective actions. • Planned and coordinated process and product audits for compliance to CMMI standards.• Provided QA coverage for software testing efforts. Show less

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  AASKI Technology

  Nov 2014 - Oct 2015

  Quality Assurance Lead

  • Led efforts to implement a Quality Management System for Development, Integration, Testing and Sustainment activities for Army PEO C3T Mission Command ISR software.• Directed the creation/implementation of program QA Policies, Plans, Procedures, Process Flows, Checklists and Schedules. • Coordinated the execution of Hardware, Software and Process Audits and provided oversight for continuous process improvement efforts. • Led efforts to address program-related Findings and Corrective Actions to closure. • Ensured Quality Assurance support for Dry Runs and Formal Qualification Tests (FQT) for software. • Provided training and guidance on processes to program personnel. • Monitored and reported quality activity statuses, metrics and risks to program management. • Worked proactively to ensure compliance to documented processes and successful delivery of quality products which adhered to the program schedule. Show less

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  KBRwyle

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2019

  Process Improvement Specialist/Software Release Coordinator

  • Supports the implementation of Process Improvement initiatives for the IEW&S Sensors & Mission Equipment Division.• Works collaboratively with Project Leads to update project level plans and provides guidance on CMMI processes as required.• Primary liaison between the S&ME Division and the SEC as the Software Release Coordinator for all Division Software releases.• Maintains the Software Release Dashboard for the S&ME Division in order to provide regular status updates to Division and Directorate staff.• Interfaces with Project Leads, Operations Staff and Branch Chiefs to inform/ensure accuracy of Software Release statuses and processes.• Works pro-actively with SEC Software Release Coordinator to ensure the timely processing of Software Release paperwork.Supports Division level sync meetings to provide Software Release statuses to senior management. Show less

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  UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies

  Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

  Configuration Management Lead

  • Responsible for overall Configuration Management and Software Quality Assurance efforts for the Biometrics Automated Toolset-Army (BAT-A) program during Post Production Software Support (PPSS) for CECOM SEC IEWS-D.• Defined and established the Software Configuration Management system for the BAT-A program and created the Software Configuration Management Plan and supporting Procedures.• Executes audits for: Configuration Planning, Configuration Identification, Configuration Control, Configuration Status Accounting, Configuration Verification, Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).• Establishes Baselines and formal Builds for the program and ensure configuration control throughout the software development lifecycle.• Manages the production and delivery of released software media.• Supports Technical Review Board (TRB), Configuration Control Board (CCB), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Production Readiness Review (PRR) meetings.• Led the efforts to establish the Configuration Management repository, Software Change Request process, Software Release process, and created an Action Item tracking database.• Peer reviews Technical Documentation and Plans for the program.• Identifies and implements process improvement initiatives on an on-going basis in support of Division-level Software Quality Assurance audits.• Ensures that the program adheres to Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) Level 2 processes. Show less

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  Sev1Tech LLC

  Feb 2020 - May 2024

  Configuration Manager

  • Responsible for the Configuration Management of hardware and software baseline changes for the Army Program Manager Tactical Radios (PM TR) at the O6 and O5 levels. • Directly involved in CM activities for planning, design, implementation, testing and release phases. Interfaces with vendors, OEMs, contractors, and DoD personnel.• Wrote CM Plan (CMP), CCB Charter and other process-related documentation.• Coordinated and lead Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).• Reviewed Contract Deliverables (CDRLs), Software Version Descriptions (SVDs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Change Requests (CRs), and Systems Engineering documentation.• Executes audits for: Configuration Planning, Configuration Identification, Configuration Control, Configuration Status Accounting, Configuration Verification, Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).• Managed the delivery of baselined software. • Led migration efforts from DI2E JIRA to ServiceNow CM tool for tracking of hardware and software baselines, as well as fielded equipment and assets. Gathered requirements from Stakeholders and participated in development and testing efforts using an Agile methodology. • Worked closely with PEO C3T for the development and implementation of ServiceNow CM tool across various Program Mangers (PMs).• Participated in on-going DevSecOps development efforts. Show less

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  US Army - CECOM Software Engineering Center (SEC)

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior Configuration Management Lead

  • Responsible for the Configuration Management of hardware and software baseline changes for the SEC Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, & Sensors (IEW&S) Directorate Sensors & Mission Equipment Division (SMED)• Oversees Configuration Management Audits• Led efforts to assess CM gaps for organization and implementing CM into projects.• Enhanced the overall efficiency and reliability of Configuration Management processes, leading to more consistent and predictable project outcomes.• Updated and created templates for CM Plan (CMP), CCB Charter, checklists, procedures and other process-related documentation.• Established a repository for Configuration Management Documentation and Training Material• Provides CM training and guidance to project personnel.• Member of Working Group to implement Configuration Management best practices within the Directorate.• Researched and recommended replacement database tools to track Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)• Tracks and oversees Software Releases Show less