Engineer Test

Michael L. Kammer

206-***-**** ********@*******.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkammer

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

Extensive history of hands-on experience, testing both hardware and software -- specializing in wireless telephony, hardware, and software integration.

Well-versed in the formal structuring of properly-defined test plans and test cases.

Develop, prepare, and distribute reports on test findings to team and upper management.

Experience supervising and mentoring teams of up to four software test engineers to ensure maximum test coverage in minimum time.

Skill Set

HP Quality Center

Wireshark

Agile

Linux

Multimeters

Bugzilla

Fiddler

Waterfall

Windows

Networking

Jira

HTML/ SHTML

Verification testing

Android / ADB

TestRail

iOT

Auto Infotainment

Integration testing

iOS

Thermal chambers

Embedded

Cross browser Testing

Black Box

PC Hardware

Ham radio license

Product Studio

Digital Rights Mgmt.

UAT

Servers

RF Radio Systems

TFS

UEFI / BIOS

SDLC

CAN Bus

Point of Sale Systems

Microsoft Test Manager

Fortezza Crypto

Persona testing

Verification testing

Test Planning

Microsoft Office

Load Runner

Driver verification

JTAG / DediProg

VM Software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Infotainment Test Engineer Toyota Head Units

Mainz Brady at Xevo, Bellevue WA

Jan 2019 – March 2019

Performed regular updates and verification of various Toyota Head units with emphasis on mobile device compatibility.

Performed regular live cutover for backend server feeds to Toyota Entune customers for North America.

Analyzed and optimized weekly test matrix for redundant test cases which resulted in significant time saved during regular test passes.

Hardware Test Engineer Microsoft Surface Hub

Insight Global at Microsoft, Redmond, WA

Aug 2018 – Nov 2018

Performed regular driver, firmware, and UEFI update verification tests for new Surface Hub systems.

Produced weekly reports on current bug status and presented to management.

Hardware Test Engineer Microsoft Surface

H10 Capital at Microsoft, Redmond, WA

Feb 2018 – Mar 2018

Performed automated power consumption testing on Microsoft Surface notebooks.

Ran proprietary automated data collection system on heavily instrumented Surface notebook components.

Senior-Verification Engineer at Intel

UST-Global at Intel, Bellevue, WA

May 2016 – Feb 2018

Performed regular verification tests for new Intel driver and UEFI updates on Intel reference platforms using Windows 10 developer preview builds.

Managed the global team bug database to ensure triage of bugs. Improved bug hygiene and assigned bugs to appropriate individuals. Monitored the bug list for quick turn-around.

Reduced outstanding bug count by 25% from previous year.

Created new knowledge base repository for team using SharePoint to improve new-hire training.

Michael L. Kammer

206-***-**** ********@*******.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkammer

System QA Engineer II Digital Video Recorders

Apollo Video Technology, Bothell, WA

Nov 2014 – March 2016

Produced test plans, test cases, test reports for DVR recorder and associated software and hardware.

Tested Road Runner HD, MRH, Cameras, NIIU (Network Intelligent Interface Unit), mobile data systems, Smart Monitor, and DVR playback systems.

Utilized diagnostic tools including environmental chamber, power supplies, meters, oscilloscopes, and Vehicle Spy to verify system performance.

Performed Test Lead role for NIIU and Smart Monitor.

Primary test engineer on Road Runner HD DVR and RsM software package.

Designed and built hardware power testing system for Road Runner HD with inexpensive timer circuits.

Senior Software Test Engineer Bing Ads Website

Redmond Technology Partners, Bellevue, WA

2014

Software Test Engineer on content management tool for Bing Ads advertising websites.

http://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com using Wireshark and Fiddler on Windows / Android and IOS platforms.

Created defect reports using TFS 2010 / 2013 and Microsoft Test Manager.

Verified bug fixes and updated bug reports with findings using QTP

Performed testing on new Bing Ads mobile content pages using Fiddler and cross browser test sites.

Created and modified Microsoft Test Manager automated scripts.

Software Test Engineer: (Ford Sync 2)

Microsoft, Redmond, WA (With 3 vendors)

2011 - 2013

Software test engineer for Ford Sync 2 Navigation system.

Performed tests across multiple vehicle configurations—Ford Focus, Lincoln, MKX, Taurus and Edge.

Created and tested User Acceptance Test plans and test cases.

Preformed Persona test cases designed to emulate “real-world” driving tests.

Use multiple CAN test tools / VNModule Sim, Ford “Diagnostic Engineering Tool”, CANOE.

Performed and updated MESH automation software.

Flashed firmware. Provisioned, and update various vehicle configurations on Bench and desktop simulation systems in both production and pre-production vehicles.

Software Test Engineer Forza Motorsports 4

Collabera at Turn 10 Studios, Redmond, WA

2010 - 2011

Identified over 600 areas for test of multiuser network play on Xbox 360 Forza Motorsports 4.

Performed tests and recorded defects in Microsoft Product Studio.

Utilized Visual Studio debugger to report crash logs on Xbox developer kits.

Environment: Xbox360 Developer kits, Product Studio

EDUCATION

California State University Bakersfield

Community College of the Air Force

MILITARY HISTORY

United States Air Force, Final Rank of E-5, 30450 Radio Relay Equipment Repairman

Electronic Combat Trainer course, Standard Installations Practice Techniques

Two Good Conduct Medals, Multiple Letters of Commendation

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