Ken Sabino

Experience

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  Xilinx

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  Systems Administrator

  Maintained UNIX computing environment by identifying system requirements, installing hardware and software upgrades, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting problems reported by users. Managed 20+ servers including backup, enterprise email, calendar, newsgroup, and web server applications with 1,000s of users for company headquarters.

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  Zantaz

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Systems Administrator

  Ran tape restoration projects to be included in a repository to address strategic business processes such as email and file archiving, compliance, electronic discovery, and litigation support.

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  EMC

  Feb 2005 - Dec 2006

  Software Test Engineer

  Provided storage device integration, from adding support into the EMC Retrospect backup software products to producing final certification reports. Created, maintained, and executed storage device certification test plans. Resolved device compatibility issues found during certification. Created and maintained internal and external documentation concerning storage device qualification and support.• Certified about 50 storage devices annually• Managed technical relationships for several external partners (including HP, Quantum, SpectraLogic, Overland Storage) by successfully transitioning to main technical contact• Upgraded and maintained Storage Device Integration Lab of 10+ computer servers and desktops Show less

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  Promise Technology

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Software Test Engineer

  Provide support for development and QA groups. Assemble and install test systems. Design, review and run system test (black box, grey box, exploratory, regression). Investigate bugs utilizing in-depth knowledge of system architecture and design to perform first level analysis of the bug source. Work with developers to isolate issue symptoms. Additional duties include build and release of firmware for the Promise RAID subsystems.

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  EMC

  Feb 2008 - May 2010

  Senior Software Quality Engineer

  Provide storage device integration, from adding support into Retrospect backup software products to producing final certification reports. Create, maintain, and execute storage device certification test plans. Resolve device compatibility issues found during certification. Create and maintain internal and external documentation concerning storage device qualification and support. Additional duties include upgrading and maintaining the department's computer lab of servers and desktops.

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  Sonic Solutions (Roxio)

  May 2010 - Feb 2011

  Senior Software Quality Engineer

  Create, update, and execute test suites and test cases for Retrospect backup software products. Support and maintain Windows build process and automated scripts. Support and maintain InstallShield installers for Retrospect products. Provide storage device integration (tape drives, tape libraries, optical drives, NAS devices) for Retrospect products. Manage server room and computer lab for the department.

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  Rovi

  Feb 2011 - Nov 2011

  Senior Software Quality Engineer

  Create, update, and execute test suites and test cases for Retrospect backup software products. Support and maintain Windows build process and automated scripts. Support and maintain InstallShield installers for Retrospect products. Provide storage device integration (tape drives, tape libraries, optical drives, NAS devices) for Retrospect products. Manage server room and computer lab for the department.

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  Retrospect, Inc.

  Nov 2011 - Nov 2016

  Senior Software Quality Engineer

  • Provided Software Quality Assurance testing for new features, and regression testing for existing features for data backup and recovery software Retrospect• Created and updated numerous test plans and 1,000s of test cases • Filed hundreds of bug reports and drove issues to conclusion• Updated and ran automated test program developed in-house• Worked closely with developers, product managers, and other Quality Assurance team members to identify, report, and troubleshoot defects and to verify fixes in a detailed, efficient, and timely manner• Supported and maintained Retrospect for Windows Build System and automated scripts (32/64-bit OS plus localized languages) thru 5 Major Software Releases and over 30 minor releases and updates• Provided storage device integration of SMB storage products ranging from $100s to $50,000 (including tape drives, tape libraries, optical drives, NAS devices) for Retrospect for Mac and Windows products• Certified 20-30 devices annually and updated public Hardware Compatibility List• Managed Third-Party Vendor relationships including Dell EMC, Quantum, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Sphere3D (which acquired Overland Storage and Tandberg Data), SpectraLogic, Oracle (which acquired StorageTek thru Sun Microsystems acquisition), BDT, QualStar, Imation, ATTO Technology, Avid, Other World Computing Show less

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  Pacific Instruments Inc.

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2021

  Software Test Engineer

  • Established Pacific’s first official Software QA Test department.• Executed software quality control procedures on Pacific’s PI660 software for Series 6000DAQ hardware systems.• Upgraded /implemented entire software QA/development environment. This includesa bug tracking system (Jira), revision control system (git and GitLab), QA test managementsystem (Testlink), and automated build system (Visual Build Pro).• Performed functions of application engineer and customer support engineer.On-site visits include clients from NASA, Apple, and Northrop Grumman providingtechnical support and clarification of software operational characteristics.• Updated Pacific’s Knowledge Base website for PI660 software and Series 6000 hardware. Show less

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  Motive

  Nov 2021 - now

  Software QA Engineer

  Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, builds technology to improve the safety, productivity and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. We serve more than 120,000 businesses, across a wide range of industries including construction, field service, agriculture, trucking and logistics, delivery, and more.At Motive, we are committed to building a company that creates products customers love and fostering a culture that enables people to do their best work. We are looking for people from all backgrounds who want to make an impact on the millions of businesses that power the physical economy. Show less