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Summary of Qualifications
15 years experience in Quality processes with 5+ years serving as certification/standards (ISO 9001 standards, D0-178B certification, CMMI) Lead, writing processes. 18+ years experience in defect tracking (root cause analysis). 15+ years in testing/validation. 6+ years experience as Lead/Coordinator. Demonstrated success in proactive communication skills with stakeholders (respect is key!).
Technical Summary
Agile Scrum methodology C CMMI Dimensions change management system D0-178B DOORS requirement management system Enterprise Architect ISO 9001 Microsoft Excel Microsoft Project Microsoft Visio Microsoft Windows Operating System Microsoft Word OSI/SS7 Windchill PDMLink Windchill ProjectLink
Educational Summary
Wayne State University Bachelors Math/Computer Science Detroit, MI
Professional Summary DORNERWORKS, LTD. Embedded Systems Contract Engineer Grand Rapids, MI 09/2012 - 05/2013
Software Engineer for GE Aviation Linux POSIX based IO Driver project (01-05/2013) Project utilized Scrum Agile development methodology
Used Enterprise Architect UML design and business analysis tool to document the architecture, create the Low level requirements Detailed Design and create trace from LLR-> HLR for multiple drivers. Coordinated work product reviews per established GE processes and procedures (D0-178B).
Quality Assurance Test Engineer at Stryker Medical (09/201212/2012) Created system level tests for the GUI interface software for a Critical Care medical equipment embedded systems project.
Grand Rapids, MI
02/2006 -
Engineering Process Lead at Spartan Chassis (11/201103/2012) Spartan Chassis (a subsidiary of Spartan Motors) designs and produces custom chassis for Class A motorhomes, fire trucks, military and other specialty vehicles.
Collaborated with engineering process manager to create a new product introduction process that aligned with the company quality management system (ISO 9001:2008) and strategic directives, as well as industry best practices, with planned evolution to CMMI.
Contract Engineer at GE Aviation Systems (formerly Smiths Aerospace) (02/2006 08/2010) Project Administrator (05/201008/2010) Technology Transfer project
Teamed with engineers to remove all intellectual material from avionics program including identification of missing files, toolset evaluation and creation of project documentation.
Project Manager (03/201005/2010) Managed P-8A, C-130J and 787 embedded avionics system platform software projects. Quality Assurance Engineer (10/200902/2010) Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial aircraft platform software project
Served as witness to ensure compliance with processes and procedures for execution of manual and automated tests for commercial avionics platform as well as created artifacts evidence. Lead for Boeing 787 Dreamliner platform software project change/defect management review board. Boeing P-8A Poseidon naval aircraft embedded avionics system platform software project Responsibilities also included serving as cost account manager, artifact (requirements trace) and status accounting, and interface to other group Leads. Boeing C-130 AMP (Avionics Modernization Program) military aircraft embedded avionics system platform software project Verification of MCDU (Multipurpose Control and Display Unit) Arbitration Function, Load Item Generator (LIGen) and Payload Map Generator (PLMGen) tools of the Supplemental Dataloader. Requirements review coordination. Created and executed training program for external contract team. Boeing KC-767 military aerial refueling aircraft platform software project Lead for creation of software testing artifacts (per review of product feature requirements, test cases, test procedures and test code following procedures that I created) required for D0-178B certification. 05/1998 11/2005
PR Coordinator (07/2008-11/2009)
Created all processes and procedures. Supervised all operations including volunteers, pet care, pet evaluations, and adoption candidate interviews. Conducted volunteer interviews, assessments, training and website updates Main interface with State, Village, Community, and veterinarians. Co-host of HHAS For the Love of Animals cable TV show.
Oak Brook, IL
09/1998-09/1999
Developed and executed test processes and procedures for the testing of the computer controlled portion of the locomotives. Devised approach to allow testing of software/hardware release on per requirement basis, increasing product quality. 11/1995-10/1997
Executed tests and coordinated testing team for SS7 Mobile Application Part (MAP) features in accordance with ISO 9001 processes for 5ESS Digital Switch GSM wireless project. 11/1992-11/1995
Responsible for System Integration Test (SIT) of Cross Connect product software verification cycle test plans and specifications, including automated and semi-automated test programs, and project status reports. ISO 9000 Standards Certification Coordinator. Authored interface procedure document for all groups involved in product lifecycle. 09/1991-05/1992
Developed software for new features for CCITT7 signaling protocol functionality, unit tested the code, updated the project management benchmark database and produced test reports.
09/1987-09/1991
Ensured the stability of Signaling System 7 protocol regression features by selecting tests for coverage, writing new or modifying existing manual and automated tests as well as test execution. Served as customer technical interface with customer, including writing and executing automated test scripts required for network certification and reporting results internally and to customer abroad. Served as Group leader for certification level requirements testing, providing support and test equipment training to other groups and departments.