Engineer Testing

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DAVID WHITLOCK

***** * ****** ** • Olathe, KS 66062 • *****.********@*****.*** • 913-***-****

Test Engineer with 17 years experience in installing, testing, evaluating, and debugging

various systems.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Fifteen years in installation of various systems.

• Thirteen years in wireless.

• Twelve years in test environment.

• Experience in GSM/GPRS/EGPRS/UMTS and GPS operations.

• Hands on experience with test tools and equipment e.g. Anite, Rohde & Schwarz, Racal and/or Agilent

• Call performance, field and lab testing with 2G, 3G or 3.5G handsets, using mobile diagnostic monitoring tools

to verify RF and protocol compliance and performance.

• Experienced in UMTS, HSDPA, GPRS, EGPRS, GSM, WAP, MMS, SMS, WCDMA, A GPS,and GPS

technologies.

• Knowledgeable with 3GPP and NMEA specifications.

• Experience with GPS tracking systems and event engines.

• Can effectively manage and support multiple projects and priorities.

• Excels in team atmosphere or individually.

• Strong work ethic.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong project management skills

• Highly motivated and self directed.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PLATFORMS AND TOOLS

• DIAGNOSTIC TEST TOOLS: U-CENTER,GPS DIAG, TRIMBLE GPS MONITOR, PCO, FLUID, QXDM, 2G/3G PROTOCOL ANALYZERS

AND SS7 PROTOCOL ANALYZERS (TEKTRONIX AND NETHAWK), WIRESHARK,

• EQUIPMENT: ANITE SAS3, AGILENT 8960, IT3 PROVE, RHODE & SCHWARZ, RF SIMULATOR

TEST

• NETWORKS: GSM/GPRS/EGPRS/UMTS, TCP/IP, LAN, 802.11A/B/G, GPS.

• GSM HARDWARE: NORTEL CORE NETWORK, NORTEL ACCESS, SMSC, MMSC, MOBILE HANDSETS

• COMPUTER HARDWARE: SERVERS, DESKTOPS, LAPTOPS, ROUTERS, SWITCHES, AP’S, BRIDGES

• SOFTWARE: MS OFFICE, ADOBE PRO, HUMMINGBIRD CONNECTIVITY SUITE, PROCOM PLUS, HYPER TERMINAL, FTP PRO

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IOT / FIELD TEST ENGINEER October 2009-Present

GARMIN INTERNATIONAL Olathe, Kansas

• Coordinate and manage Android handset Interoperability and Field Testing for Garmin handsets with Garmin

Engineering, wireless carriers, and Network Vendor labs.

• Collaborate with all parties to define Garmin IOT and Field Test requirements to satisfy customer, field testing,

and regulatory requirements

• Analyze and verify IOT and Field Test results and prepare required reports if needed

• Review projected software and hardware revisions to determine impact on network and handset interoperability

• Drive visibility of IOT / Field Test issues to Garmin development team

• Ensure proper completion of field and lab based interoperability testing of wireless platforms in multi vendor

environments

• Develop IOT/Field Test plans and standards documents for Garmin engineering reference

• Support engineering team with analysis and resolution of IOT and Field Test issues

• Execution of field-tests in all product development phases (Call Performance, Debugging and Acceptance).

• Train Garmin staff in IOT and Field Testing methods

• Effectively manage and support multiple projects and priorities

• Plan regression testing of new protocol builds

TEST ENGINEER June 2007-January 2009

ENFORA Richardson, Texas

• Collaborate with internal groups to obtain and document all data needed to develop and execute test plans for new

firmware loads on all products for GSM/GPRS and GPS interfaces.

• Develop test cases for a test case database (TCM) for integration and full system level testing on all products.

• Coordinate and manage testing for all Enfora products for multiple OEM customers.

• Perform Stationary system level testing for GSM/GPS hardware and software for existing and new products.

• Performance and drive testing on various GPS chipsets to analyze results for future products.

• Support engineering teams with analysis of all issues found during testing.

• Write SPRs (Software Problem Reports) for any discrepancies/defects found during testing.

• Help in the development of documentation for new products and review documentation for current products for

discrepancies.

• Interfaced with OEM customers on how to install Enfora AVL products into various vehicles.

WIRELESS IOT ENGINEER July 1999-April 2007

NORTEL Richardson, Texas

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• Assist with ordering and installing new equipment to keep IOT Lab current for external customer requirements during

each test cycle.

• Help in the development of test plans and test reports for Nortel design groups and product line managers to include

identifying testing requirements and to providing training to other team members.

• Interface with internal or external customers and support groups to obtain and document all data needed to develop

and execute test plans for new software loads or third-party products on GSM/GPRS/UMTS interfaces

• Input all necessary datafill into Nortel equipment and make all cross connects for interface being tested with third

party vendors.

• Install third party vendor equipment in lab and debug issues with connectivity to Nortel equipment or Nortel LAN.

• Test Nortel 2G/3G software loads against third party vendors and OEM equipment for interoperability and defects on

various interfaces.

• Write joint test reports for the integration testing between Nortel and third party vendor documenting any

discrepancies/defects or fixes/patches made during testing.

• Test Lawful Intercept interfaces between Nortel and third party vendors for ETSI, ANSI, and packet including direct

working relationships with the FBI to ensure Nortel's compliance with CALEA and J-STD-025 Revision A.

• Maintain IOT Lab computers both hardware and software for internal and external customers as issues occurred.

• Assist with ordering and installing new equipment to keep IOT Lab current for external customer requirements during

each test cycle.

GSM FIELD TECHNICIAN October 1997-July1999

NORTEL NETWORKS Richardson, TX

• Install and commission outdoor Base Transceiver Stations, Base Station Controllers and Transcoder Units.

• Performed local mode testing on Base Transceiver Stations before shipping to field for installation.

• Turn up and test Base Transceiver Station from OMC-R while working with the field team to resolve any issues while

performing call testing.

• Installed and upgraded DMS-100 switches

ELECTRICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST December 1993-October 1997

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

• Experience installing end to end systems on a fleet of six Lockheed MC-130E Talon 1 Air Force aircraft and 17 T-1A

Beachcraft Air Force training jets.

• Worked with various aerospace engineers to document procedures for installation, removal, and trouble shooting of

various system components.

• Trained Civil Service maintenance personnel on all aircraft procedures before being transferred to Special Ops

Command in Florida.

• Assisted pilots by providing support of ground controls and maintenance of aircraft and all associated forms.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATES APPLIED SCIENCE-ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

ONGOING

COLLIN COLLEGE Plano, TX

45 hours completed

Dean’s List Spring 2007

TRAINING

CCNA 1 2007 CISCO NETWORKING

ACADEMY

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CCNA 2 2007 CISCO NETWORKING

ACADEMY

CCNA 3 2007 CISCO NETWORKING

ACADEMY

VOIP 2007 CISCO NETWORKING

ACADEMY

WIRELESS 802.11 2008 CISCO NETWORKING

ACADEMY

LINUX 2008 COLLIN COLLEGE

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