CHETHAN GOWDA

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Senior Software test Engineer

( 8+Year Record of Proven Results ( Expert in Manual and Automated

Testing

Professional Summary

* Sr. Software Test Engineer with full system development lifecycle

experience, including designing, developing and implementing test plans,

test cases and test processes fueling swift corrective actions,

significant cost savings and fault-free audits.

* Qualifications include thirteen years of QA software testing experience

and four plus years of Controls testing experience.

* Backed by strong credentials including an Electrical Engineering degree,

and Oracle SQL certificate, NI Veristand Fundamental certificate, CCNA

certificate (expired 2007) ; advanced command of various testing suites,

agile methodologies and monitoring tools; and cross-platform skills in

Windows and Linux.

* Possessing excellent documentation communication skills alongside an

ability to formulate advice and implement testing strategy. Using

initiative to develop effective solutions to problems with an active and

dynamic approach to work and getting things done efficiently.

* Helped and trained the new team members on the domain knowledge and

testing activities.

Skills Summary

SQA Testing & Regression & Negative Testing Automation

Methodologies Testing Defect / Bug Tracking

Test Plans, Cases & UI & Compatibility Test Strategies & Coverages

Processes Testing QA & QC Standards

Functional Testing System Integration Ability to create and/or Modify

Scripting & Documentation Testing Simulink models

HIL & MIL Testing Agile process

Test management tools Open & Closed loop Automotive System Modeling and

using HP QC Testing Model in the Loop (MIL) testing

Exposure to Manufacturing Customer Support for automotive system

Process and Environment Reporting and Analyzing

test results

Project Management and Basic understanding of

communication skills J1939 standard

Domain knowledge on Test Methodologies

Automotive HVAC and V-Model and Water Fall

Building Automation, Home model

Appliances product,

Railway Signaling, SAN,

Avionics, Networking,

Medical Devices

Technology Skills

HP QC, QTP, NI Labview, NI Veristand, NI Teststand, MS-Project 2000,

Matlab, Simulink, Vector CAN Analyzer, Agile, Rational Clear Case and Clear

Quest, Telelogic, DOORs, Lotus Notes, Wireshark, Aeropeek; C, VBScript,

SQL, XML, Windows, Linux, Unix, CAN protocols (CCP), Vector CANalyser, MKS

source integrity, MS-Access, Oracle 9.1,Microsoft Visio 2000, Power point,

MS Outlook, IBM Lotus notes, Excel, VMware, HTML, XML, Fanfare,

Cantata++v3.1,Winrunner, Testdirector, Bugzilla

Professional Experience

Cummins Inc, Sr. Software Test Engineer, 02/13 to Present

. Identifying the Customized requirements and enhancements from

Specifications.

. Create test bench configurations to enable users to program and

execute test cases in both open or closed looped environment, develop

and maintain reusable base configurations

. Create and maintain baseline projects that Software/Test Developers

can use to create their configuration and tests

. Ability to create and/or modify Simulink/Stateflow models

. Design and implement of test scripts and architecture for test

automation on NI Veristand HIL Simulator

. Execution of test plans on HIL system to debug and validate control

software

. Develop the test scripts using the NI Test Stand based on the

requirements.

. Create an interface with Labview and NI Teststand for providing the

inputs for the Simulink Models

. Complete integration of the Simulink models with NI

Teststand

. Validate the Simulink models and support the developers to fix the

issues before delivering to the customers.

. Multi-tasking different projects based on the project deliverables

. Defect logging and issue tracking using Rational Clear Quest and excel.

Tools/languages: Matlab/Simulink, NI Veristand, NI Labview, NI

Teststand scripting for Test Automation, Rational Clear Case and Clear

Quest, CUTY commination (CUMMINS developed

this comm protocol based on J1939).

Caterpillar, Sr. System Test Engineer, 11/11 - 01/13

. Developed the plant models using the Simulink tool to validate the

applications related to Trucks, MG and MWL

. Worked closely with developers to create test plans for the validation of

control system software

. Supported the team members related to hardware issues in the lab.

. Created Matlab Simulink Models and scripts for interfacing HIL system to

the various controls application

. Lead the execution of test plans on HIL system to debug and

validate various controls application software

. Work with various groups control engineers to process and analyze

test data and create test reports

. Generation of test case reports & debugging the case failures.

. Created an interface with Labview and NI Veristand for providing the

inputs for the Simulink Models

. Interface with various technical leads to identify software and

hardware anomalies through data analysis, technical meetings and

reviews.

. Worked with control engineers to process and analyze test data and

create test reports

Johnson Controls, Controls Test Engineer, 03/10 - 11/11

. Developed automation scripts and programs addressing areas including

database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative

testing, error/bug retests and usability.

. Documented software defects using bug tracking system and reported

defects involving program functionality, output, online screen and

content to software developers.

. Delivered thorough QA testing reports that determined product quality

and release readiness.

. Performed Manual and Automation testing tools using Labview, Quality

Center (QC).

Whirlpool Corp, Sr. Test Engineer, 10/09 - 03/10

. Developed System Test plan and Test Cases / Scripts

. Executed System and Functional testing that includes

Performance, GUI Testing. Usability testing, Interface testing

and regression Testing. Created an API's using CID and

BlueIgnition tool.

Inteliswift Software Inc, Sr. QA Engineer, 03/08 - 06/09

. Provide analysis related to the design, development, and

implementation of hardware products

. Assisted senior hardware engineer in developing test strategies,

devices and systems

. Performed stress and performance tests on a variety of computer

hardware including circuit boards, processors and wiring

. Participated in the design, research, development and modification of

information processing hardware, systems and electrical components

. Conduct basic testing of existing products to diagnose malfunctions

and make routine improvements or modifications to produce desired

results

. Evaluated design and test data as well as prepare technical

specifications and reports

. Analyze and assist in developing approaches to meet production

requirements for new or improved products and processes

Infoyogi LLC, Software Engineer, 09/05 - 02/08

. Reviewed the Business and functional requirement documents and

identified test scenarios

. Coordinated with software development team members and cross

functional with the sound processor department

. Assisted verification engineers in the verification of software parts

of various systems

. Handed software test case specification to identify Software

Requirements Specification

. Performed traceability of test cases against software requirements in

DOORS

. Handling the tasks of creating software test procedure by using HP

test director tool

. Responsible for verification of application using both manual and

automation testing

. Reviewed software acceptance test cases and results

. Handling responsibilities of change management in Dimensions and

Configuration control

. Tested and released software builds to system test group

Mindteck (India) Ltd, Software Test Engineer, 11/04 -08/05

L&T InfoTech, Test Engineer, 06/04 - 11/04

BSI, Engineer, 11/01 - 05/04

HAL, System Engineer, 04/99 - 09/01

Education Qualification:

B.E. in Telecommunication Engineering, India.

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