Dustin Edward Hays
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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dustin-hays/48/545/486
Professional Summary
• 9+ years of hardware/software testing experience at Intel, Dell, Cognex, and SAIC
• Validation and debug experience
• Static and dynamic power consumption and workload measurement, benchmarks, OS, driver, and system analysis
LANGUAGES: C, C++, ASM – assembly, C#, VB.net, java, Perl, Python
HARDWARE: CPU, SoC, FFRD, Dell Server, Dell Blade Servers, HP Oscilloscope 54600B, FIREBERD 6000A, HP Protocol
analyzer 4952A, SEALINK+8 ULTRA serial server, In-Sight, DataMan, Checker, DVT
SOFTWARE: Android, VM Ware, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, UNIX, Linux, OS 8.5/X Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, MS
Access, Visio, Windows 95/98/2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/7 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows NT 3.5/4.0, UNIX, Linux, OS 8.5/X,
MATLAB, Simulink, In-Sight Explorer, DataMan Setup Tool, Checker Setup, VisionPro, Framework and intellect, VM ware
WORK EXPERIENCE:
May 2012-Present
Intel, Austin, TX
System Validation Engineer II
• Android testing and benchmarking
• Android OS building and Flashing
• SVOS/ Rocket testing
• Work with ITP/ITP2 and developed content for FIST testing for the ISP and MIPI-DSI
• Created tests in C and Python
• Test plan development and implementation
• IO protocol testing for (SD, eMMC, SDIO, I2C, I2S, SPI, DSI, UART, HDMI Protocol and HDMI electrical) (Knowledge of
Oscilloscope, Digital multi-meter (DMM))
• Board setup for I/O protocol - read schematics and determine test location (knowledge of Integrated Circuits,
Electronics, Schematics.)
• Silicon Validation Board and system operation, validation and development
• SoC Peripherals (USB, SD, eMMC, UART, I2C, I2S, SDIO, HDMI) and Soc Security Features
• Low Power Design and Testing CPU Core Validation Design for Debug Validation
• Thermal and power setup and test configuration
• Strong PC skills and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point) knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and be flexible.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Technical problem-solving skills and attention to details.
May 2011 – February 2012
Dell, Austin, TX
Test Technician
• Assisting engineers in test phase of prototype systems and/or pre-released software.
• Functional testing and analysis of newly developed products to ensure operation and reliability.
• Constructing, troubleshooting and testing prototype assemblies. Document as appropriate.
• Assisting engineers in test phase of prototype systems and/or pre-released software.
• Ability to set up, configure, and test hardware and software products.
• Perform specified test cases and clearly document results.
• Functional testing and analysis of newly developed products to ensure operation and reliability.
• Assist other technicians, schedulers, and engineers in completing assigned tasks.
• Assemble and disassemble test configurations as necessary.
• Learn new technologies and procedures to remain current with industry standards and new products.
• Ability to set-up, configure, and test hardware and software products.
• Perform specified test cases.
• Functional testing and analysis of newly developed products to ensure operation and reliability.
• Attend and participate in project team meetings.
• Strong PC skills and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point) knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and be flexible.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Technical problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Work closely with development engineers and test engineers to understand product features.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases to validate product features.
• Produce documentation for test strategy, test plans, and test cases.
• Report test status and gather related test metrics.
• Represent Test in Agile scrum teams.
• Identify and implement test automation.
• Assist other technicians, schedulers and engineers in completing assigned tasks.
• Learn new technologies and procedures to remain current with industry standards and new products.
April 2008 - April 2011
Cognex Natick, MA
Associate Engineer
• Resolving complex technical questions for customers
• Setup of In-Sight and DVT camera systems
• Setup of DataMan barcode readers
• Knowledge and understanding of UID, UII, Verification of 1D and 2D codes
• Setup of VisionPro
• Use of 2 CRMs – Sales Force and Firstchoice
• Attend and participate in project team meetings.
• Strong PC skills and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point) knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and be flexible.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Technical problem-solving skills and attention to details.
August 2005 - August 2007
SAIC - Eagan, McAllister Associates, Inc. Patuxent River, MD
Software Application Engineer I
• Security Clearance
• Assisted in the design of a circuit card that inverted a digital signal.
• Provided software development support to E6 mission message simulator/monitor, TACAMO Digital Analysis System
(TDAS).
• Developed software to perform the hardware interface layer and message scenario execution.
• Utilized a Dell Software Development Network running Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP workstations.
• Software development was conducted using Microsoft Visual Studio 2003 using the C# language and source and
version control was achieved using Microsoft SourceSafe 6.0d.
• Configured hardware to run RS-232, RS-422, RS-449 and RS-485 specifications.
• Used various test equipment such as FIREBERD 6000A, HP protocol analyzer 4952A, an Oscilloscope, and
SEALINK+8 ULTRA serial server to test the hardware configuration that use RS232 and RS422.
• Created Cable diagram that changes DB37 RS-449 to DB25 RS-422 and Null/straight through RS-422 cable.
• Operation of MCS sending and receiving messages.
• Attend and participate in project team meetings.
• Strong PC skills and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point) knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and be flexible.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Technical problem-solving skills and attention to details.
Education
Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts
Masters in Software Engineering, August 2010
West Virginia University, College of Engineering, Morgantown, West Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering May 2005
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering May 2005