Taral Bharatia
*************@*******.***
**** **** ****** • Chicago, Illinois 60645 • 773-***-****
TECHNICIAN... FUNCTIONAL TESTING...
Dynamic and personable technician with proven history of performing intricate work with a meticulous
Attention-to-detail. Continually selected to train staff because of outstanding output and excellent
Interpersonal skills.
PROFILE
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Significant experience with high tech testing models, extensive knowledge of quality assurance work
instructions and test methods. Thorough knowledge of testing Fiber Optics.
- Exceptional trouble-shooting and logical skills, with the ability to recognize potential problems,
evaluate alternatives and implement positive solutions.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to adapt to new professional challenges quickly.
- Develop confidence and trust with a range of individuals through clear, attentive communication.
- Generate clear objectives and surpass goals, attending to details. Make rapid, informed decisions.
- Identify potential opportunities and concerns; develop and implement action plans to address them.
Experienced: SAP
Certified: IPC-610, Through Hole Solder Repair
Qualified: SMT, ICT and Functional Test Operations
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Baxter International--Buffalo Grove, IL 2006-2008
Technician
Analyzed, tested, performed trouble-shooting functions and repaired infusion pumps. Chosen to work
On elite Y2A Project. Meticulously followed FDA rules. Trained staff in effective testing procedures.
Plexus--Buffalo Grove, IL 2004-2005
Functional Test Technician
Functionally tested Siemens medical products: A102 Micro Plus, Apollo Memory, Expansion Drage 2,
IDT test, Alio Analog ETCO2 test, Medu Test Siemens and VSD PCB (printed circuit board) assembly.
Trained staff on functional testing methodology. Documented and filed data after collection.
Cardionet--Glenview, IL 2004
Medical Technician/Technologist
Processed, deactivated and reset wireless sensors and monitors. Performed final testing on equipment
To ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications. Created equipment status reports daily for
Senior management review. Recorded, tracked and reported to senior management trends as part of
Continuous process improvement duties. Identified and implemented work process changes that improved throughput by 50%.
• Designed and constructed infrastructure for work area that permitted ready access to equipment
Formerly stored in supply room. Resulting reduction in downtime necessary to re-test equipment
Improved equipment turnover rate to patients by 50%.
U.S. Robotics--Mt. Prospect, IL 1995-2002
Production Associate II (High Tech)
Performed functional tests on CommWorks Total Control Line and Fiber Optics products. Trained
employees on testing procedures. Performed troubleshooting of ICT to component levels, isolating
defective components and making necessary repairs. Performed Scan Disk De-fragmentation
operations on test fixtures. Checked functionality of test fixtures using Golden Boards. Compiled
Daily test results on spreadsheet.
• Tested on average 400 boards per day with accuracy rate of 99%, highest in department.
• Only individual granted full-time status from temp during hiring freeze.
• Performed duties previously requiring 2 full-time employees.
• Conducted HASA (Highly Accelerated Stress Audit) on Fiber Optic boards in QualMark
Chambers (2.0v and 4.0v) with 100% accuracy.
Production Associate I (High Tech)
Completed BOM (Bill of Material) and OMS (Operation Method Sheet) by using SAP program
During changeover.
CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Angiotech – Wheeling, IL July 26 2012-August 09 2012
Performed duties on various stages of medical products such as Catheters and Surgical Needles by drilling holes in the hub of Catheters, gluing the Catheters using the microscope, drilling holes on surgical needles, putting brackets on needles with zero scrap.
Baba General Merchandise- Chicago, IL 2008-Present
Cashier
Successfully performing cash or credit transactions with 100% accuracy. Taking inventory on daily basis and accordingly place orders for merchandise to vendors. Running lotto machine. Performing daily bank deposits and other financial transactions. Facing merchandise.
EDUCATION
Truman College--Chicago, IL
• Accounting Clerk Specialist Certification 2004
Computer Institute and Research--Chicago, IL 2001-2002
• E-commerce course work.
DeVry University--Chicago, IL 1993
• Electronic Technician course work.
VPM Polytechnic--Bombay, India
• Industrial Electronics course work. 1983-1985