Engineer Technician

SUMMARY

Experienced Test Engineer with knowledge in all phases of the CDMA device

product life cycle. Technically skilled team member equipped in CDMA

troubleshooting, log analysis, data services, and other functions of CDMA

mobile devices and networks. Extensive experience in testing, documenting,

and resolving certification issues. Reliable, self starting engineer with a

proven track record of meeting goals and deadlines through interaction with

team members and developers. Excellent interpersonal, motivation and

communication skills. Expertise includes:

CDMAIS95\2000\EVDO\LTE Apex, Analysis & Post-processing

Expert

CDG3 Field Testing Version Control System, Perforce

CDG35 Accessory Test Customer Acceptance

Bug Tracking, CRMDB, Bugzilla Technical Writing

JTAG/Trace32 Field/Travel expertise

RF Calibration, Qtorpedo Programming Theory C/C++, Perl

Racal/Amber, Agilent, Spirent WAP Protocol

Mobile application testing, Browser, Test Case Management, Creation and

Fota, MMS, SMS, Telespree, Carrier Execution of test plans

IQ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Qualcomm - San Diego, California 2010 - 2010

Field Technician

Perform handset testing in field and lab, set up test processes, collect

test data, analyze test results. Troubleshoot problems related to Device

under test and test equipment. Travel to test market such as Raleigh, NC,

Bridgewater, NJ, Irvine, CA, New York, NY.

Executed field test on CDMA chipsets and software entering Verizon Pre-FIT

testing and formal test cycle.

Prepare and calibrate RF on test devices for test. Parse and analysis of

log files.

Tested Android and Win7 mobile devices assuring data and call processing

performs to standard.

Review and developed setup document for Metrico Nomad 2.0 hardware and

software.

Tested data throughput for RevA, Rel0, and 1x.

Kyocera Wireless Corp. - San Diego, California 2000 - 2010

Associate Engineer 2005 - 2010

Supported all Virgin mobile U.S.A devices entering acceptance testing as an

on-site engineer. Interfaced with customer assisting with change request,

bug tracking, test documentation, and capturing and analyzing log files.

Coordinated device acceptance testing between product test team and

developers to deliver a successful product within time schedule.

Provided technical support and feedback to engineering groups for new

product introduction.

Assisted Virgin Mobile U.S.A. in generating a valid Feature Complete Test

Suite that reduced testing time required to validate products entering

acceptance.

Streamlined Stage4 CDG35 battery test station to test 3 devices in

parallel, reducing the time taken to complete battery testing by 30%

Organized generic test cases to reduce the duplication of effort in device

testing by 10%

Created a standardized log naming system that reduced the time of data

submission to customer by 20%

System Test Technician III 2004 - 2005

Executed CDG3 Field testing for various customers such as Cricket, Vivo,

Metro PCS, and VMU.

Updated and provisioned mobile devices to operate on customers'

infrastructure in preparation for field testing.

Advised ODM manufactures on customers' specification and requirements so

that devices meet correct standard of operation.

Accessories Test Technician II 2002 - 2004

Preformed accessory testing in a lab setting to insure functionality.

Tested Verizon usage time. Automated test case that confirmed battery life.

Tested current draw, talk time, stand-by time. Also, tested the effect of

hands free devices have on these battery life tests.

Audio Test Technician I 2000 - 2002

Preformed audio testing in a lab setting to insure audio quality.

Executed audio test on VR (voice recognition) noise suppresser, and volume

levels.

Created FIR filters using automated tools to get the best sound quality.

Xenonics Holdings, Inc. - Carlsbad, California 1998 - 2000

Assembler/Tester

Assembled and tested all Night-hunter ONE flashlights.

Tested and focused all head assemblies to insure maximum range of light

beam.

Field tested finished products to confirm maximum range and usability.

Built test circuits and test fixtures for the assembly of the Night-hunter

ONE.

Assisted in writing test documents and assembly instruction for the Night-

hunter ONE.

Inspected and prepped cases for assembly.

Trained new employees on all assembly procedures and testing.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology

ITT Technical Institute - San Diego, California

TRAINING

CDMA in a Day

CDMA2000 1xRTT (IS-95 - IS-2000-A)

CDMA2000 Call Processing

Practical Guide to Linux

Impact - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Language: Basic Portuguese.

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