Joe W. Brown, Jr.
National City, CA. *****; 858-***-****; ******@*******.***
Test Engineer
PROCUREMENT, ANALYTICAL, IMPLEMENTATION, MAINTENANCE
Highly motivated candidate with experience excelling in analyst.
An experienced software tester looking for a Testing Engineer job to utilize skills in conformance testing on embedded chipset of the company.
Exposure to programming
Performance/Regression Testing
Hardware upgrades
GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE
Systems analysis
Data analysis
Software/Hardware Testing
Install and Evaluation
Customer Liaison
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Enterprise Solution; (May 9, 2016 – May 12, 2017)
Qualcomm R&D Contractor - Support Engineer
Responsibility included configuring servers, documenting procedures, researching technical issues, guiding customers, and handling product change requests.
Knowledge of server administration and networking protocols like TCP/IP.
Configured Domain Controller and DNS, APC power outlets, switches and modems,
Upgrade network hardware, software components and troubleshooting network connectivity (LAN) issues.
Basic Linux experience, software installation and configuration of Cisco Router & Switches.
Experience in setting up server rooms, patch panels and cabling; experience with digital oscilloscope and spectrum analyzers Manual testing with Ramsey Boxes.
Proven skills in PC repair, troubleshooting, deployment, and liquidation Validation & verification experience.
BTI Solution; (March 2016 – May 2016)
Samsung Contractor – Modem Test Engineer
Responsibilities include conducting drive tests, troubleshooting/analyzing problems, optimizing system performance and supporting customers with product commercialization.
Understanding of wireless data protocol stacks including RLP, PPP, IP, TCP, IPV6, MIPV6
Knowledge of basic level laboratory technical tasks for devices with cellular technologies (flashing, configuring, labelling, etc.)
Handset test experience with UMTS/CDMA operators and with commercial handset OEMs
Inter/intra frequency, IRAT re-selection, handover, redirection, CSFB, Radio Link Failure, SIM reset, multiple PDP, MMS, SMS and throughput test scenarios.
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.; San Diego, CA (Dec. 14, 2009 – Nov. 20, 2015)
GPS Test Engineer
Responsibilities include conducting drive tests, troubleshooting/analyzing problems, optimizing system performance and supporting QCs customers with product commercialization. Work directly with key stakeholders to assess needs and manage expectations throughout the conformance test process.
Conduct regression-performance test, maintain, and monitor software test apps include coordinating the installation of software and hardware.
Post process all GPS field test data and place data in PowerPoint Slides for presentations provide feedback within the software engineering team about device and test performance.
Experience in CDMA2000 (1x/EV-DO), UMTS (GSM, WCDMA), LTE call processing &
Performance test experience with GPS, CDMA network, UMTS network and LTE on current mobile (iOS and Android) embedded software.
Exposure to programming in C, Perl, shell scripting.
Experience with QXDM, QPST and using JIRA for communication, automation performance test on National Instruments and with Ramsey Boxes.
Responsible for test execution, analysis, troubleshooting and problem resolution on GPSOne features like Standalone, CDMA E911 performance test on PLTS, MS/UE-Assisted, MS/UE-Based over IS801/SUPL, CDMA I-RAT performance test and interaction of GPSOne features with 2G/3G/4G cellular protocols on Qualcomm chipsets.
Manpower, Inc.; San Diego, CA. (June 10, 2006 – December 14, 2009)
Qualcomm Contractor - GPS Test Engineer
Responsibilities include conducting drive tests, troubleshooting/analyzing problems, optimizing system performance and supporting QCs customers with product commercialization. Work directly with key stakeholders to assess needs and manage expectations throughout the Conformance testing process.
Conduct regression-performance test, maintain, and monitor software test apps include coordinating the installation of software and hardware.
Post process all GPS field test data and place data in PowerPoint Slides for presentations provide feedback within the software engineering team about device and test performance.
Experience in CDMA2000 (1x/EV-DO), UMTS (GSM, WCDMA), LTE call processing &
Performance test experience with GPS, CDMA network, UMTS network and LTE on current mobile (iOS and Android) embedded software.
Exposure to programming in C, Perl, shell scripting.
Experience with QXDM, QPST and using JIRA for communication, automation performance test on National Instruments and with Ramsey Boxes.
Responsible for test execution, analysis, troubleshooting and problem resolution on GPSOne features like Standalone, CDMA E911 performance test on PLTS, MS/UE-Assisted, MS/UE-Based over IS801/SUPL, CDMA I-RAT performance test and interaction of GPSOne features with 2G/3G/4G cellular protocols on Qualcomm chipsets.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY; SAN DIEGO, CA.
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Project Management Emphasis (2012)
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CompTIA Network+ Training (2017)
Accomplishments
Electrical Apprentice Certificate 1994
BS in Information Systems 2012
Water Distribution Certificate 2005
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems: Windows 98, 2000, XP; MAC Software: Windows Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Skype for Business 2015); Regression Test, Mobile Conformance Testing; RF Tools: QXDM, Apex, QMICM, QPST, Google Earth