Ryan Durham

Experience

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Software Test Engineer 2

  • Extensive testing of over 20 Portable devices including, mp3 players, cell phones, cameras, and Palm devices.• Responsible for actively testing, debugging, completing accurate bug reports, working with development, test and PM teams to prioritize bug fixes, and testing private versions of significant check-ins.• Smoke testing daily. Install new code binary on XP and Vista machines and verify there are no regressions or new bugs that appear.• Running stress tests nightly on different portable devices.• Provide test results/status to my manager in a timely manner. I also keep my team informed of important issues, problems and schedule risks that arise.• Work close with the development team and to make sure bugs are fixed.• Create and maintain Test Cases.• Flash Devices with the latest builds to test.• Run Build Verification Tests daily.• Find and report bugs using Project Studio• Stress, Longevity, User Interface, function, ad hoc, smoke testing. Show less

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  AT&T Mobility

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2020

  Senior Product Development Engineer

  ⦁ Spearheaded testing efforts for mobile applications, collaborating closely with development teams to identify and resolve critical issues.⦁ Implemented a comprehensive test documentation process, improving communication and knowledge transfer within the testing team.⦁ Collaborate with SMEs to determine project specifications and scope of requirements and testing.⦁ Tested and certified hundreds of devices for AT&T including phones, tablets, watches, speakers, drones, VR headsets, TV Apps, and soundbars.⦁ Utilized coding skills to automate repetitive testing process, enhancing efficiency and reducing testing time by 40%.⦁ Automate testing using Appium, Java, Python, Eclipse, Android Studio, and ADB.⦁ Network simulator testing on R&S, Keysight, Anritsu, and Spirent test platforms⦁ Planning and updating schedules weekly.⦁ Review test procedures and develop test scripts. Show less

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  Luxoft

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2024

  Quality Assurance Engineer

  ⦁ Lead the testing team in the successful execution of complex mobile device testing projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines.⦁ Testing complex technologies in production and lab environments such as 5G, LTE, First Net, MCPTT, MCVideo, 5G slicing, WEA, Wi-Fi Calling, DirecTV, Messaging, BT, Browser, and Video Calling.⦁ Reporting hundreds of defects on devices, taking logs and updating in Jira and Quality Center.⦁ Work in a fast-paced environment following Agile methodologies making sure all work is completed under tight deadlines.⦁ Upgrading firmware and installing APKs on devices. ⦁ Expertise in Project Management on mobile device carrier certification, working with cross functional teams in various time zones.⦁ Audio and Video performance testing using MOS scores, and audio measurement tools. Show less

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  HCLTech

  May 2024 - now

  Technical Lead

  Contract for Meta working on AR glasses.