Henry Talis
Holland, PA *8966
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QUALITY ASSURANCE / SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Extensive experience in the planning, designing, testing and executing system level test plans.
I have experience in real-time software development and design using C, C++ and assembly languages on microprocessor based systems for the telecommunication equipment industry.
I was recognized for managing the transition of software development through final system integration test with a proven track record of delivering projects on time.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Comcast Corporation, (Contract, TEKsystems Account) Moorestown, NJ 2011 - present
QA Test Engineer
Responsible for testing and provisioning Comcast’s cross platform applications such as voice, data and video.Responsible for integrating and testing digital set top boxes.Tested application features such as, universal caller ID, video on demand and interactive TV.Provisioned Comcast’s cross platform applications.Used diagnostic tools for troubleshooting such as SOAPUI, REST and SecureCRT.Used HPQC to create and run automated tests.
SYCAMORE NETWORKS, Moorestown, NJ 1993 – 2009
Formerly Eastern Research
Senior Manager, Systems Integration Test (2003 – 2009)
Supervised a staff of 8 test engineers. Provided leadership, guidance, and training to staff while coordinating support staff to investigate customer related issues. Acted as a point of contact within all levels of the organization including quality and customer service departments.Managed and participated in the planning, system integration, and validation of telecommunication based products in accordance with marketing requirements.Participated in writing verification test plans & test procedures.Responsible for employee recruitment, performance assessment & disciplinary action.Improved software quality through processes & metrics.
Software Technical Manager (1999 – 2003)
Supervised a staff of 5 engineers. Provided technical leadership to engineers involved in top level detail software design while managing all aspects of software releases.Translated hardware/software requirements into structured software modules, I/O interface and database structures.Led a team which evaluated and resolved customer issues with proven success.
Senior Software Engineer (1993 – 1999)
Extensive experience in software development, design, integration and implementation on microprocessor based systems for telecommunication based products.Developed real-time embedded software using C, C++ and assembly languages.Developed object oriented code for device drivers (T1/E1 framers), diagnostics & utilities.Analyzed and verified system performance through simulation, test & measurement.Participated in all aspects of project and code development from requirements definition, unit test, system integration and acceptance test phases.
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Dowty Communications, Cherry Hill, NJ 1985 – 1993
Formerly Datatel, Inc.
Senior Software Engineer Designed, developed and implemented software on an 8 and 16 bit microprocessor using assembly language and C .Software applications included statistics, diagnostics, system configurations & communication protocols.
EDUCATION
B.S., Computer Science, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Associates, Liberal Arts, Peirce College, Philadelphia, PA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Burlington County College, Leadership Certificate, July 2007
Team Builders Plus, Improving Organizational Communication, June 2004
Team Builders Plus, Managing Poor Performance, February 2004
AMA, Management Skills for New Managers, December 2003
National Seminars Group, Fundamentals of Effective Project Management, July 2000