Engineer Electrical Engineering

Karl L. Tam

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Qualification Highlight

Electrical Engineer with more than 15 year of experience developing and testing telecommunication and IT products. Forward thinker, methodical problem solver, analytical in all facets of project implementation. Broad knowledge in electrical engineering field with MSEE. Conscientious supervisor who leads by example and ensures all staff are thoroughly trained. Utilized critical analysis and problem resolution abilities to develop, integrate, and manage life cycle processes of IT and telecommunication products.

Professional Experience

Raritan, Inc., Somerset, NJ 5/2006 – 9/2015

System Test Engineer

* Participated in development of Raritan IT products including KVM switches, power distribution system, DCIM software.

* Generated test plans, test cases to performance system test for various IT products. Performed hardware, software and system levels testings.

* Worked with system engineer, developers to identify bugs and bugs fixing.

* Co-lead with manager for team of system test engineers both local and oversea to coordinate team members' project assignments, and daily activities.

* Labs setup including electric supply system for power distribution system testing, VMware systems for both testing and developing teams, Active Directory servers for system testing.

* Developed automated test tools for performance, stress and functional tests using Python script.

* Generated manufacturing procedures, configured assembly line, and test station for power distribution devices.

* Performed manual and automation tests for DCIM software.

Ciena, Shrewsbury, NJ 7/2005 - 4/2006

Engineering Consultant

* Developed and executed test plans, test procedures and executed modules level testing of optical transport equipment based on Engineering performance requirement and specification.

* Supported diagnostic and test activities to determine performance, validation, and solutions for software/hardware bugs. Reported software/hardware bugs through bugs tracking system.

* Developed automated test tools for module level testing and calibration utilized LabView.

* Consulted with hardware and software engineering staff to identify and document functional interface and requirements to perform operational and performance testing at module and overall system levels..

* Analyzed test results to generate test reports for improvements to production.

* Developed tools for functional tests of optic transport modules utilizing tcl script in firmware level.

Avtech Technology Inc. Piscataway, NJ 2/2004 - 6/2005

IT Specialist

* Responsible for Implementation, configuration, and operation of network infrastructure for multiple locations, which included CheckPoint Firewall and VPN configuration.

* Successfully implemented Windows 2003 Active Directory and responsible for its daily maintenance and backup.

* Conducted CCNA, MCSA, A* training course and licensing preparation for IT students.

Lucent Technologies, Whippany, NJ 8/1999 – 12/2002

System Test Engineer

* Designed, authored, and successfully executed test plans & test scripts for xDSL system and generated test reports.

* Assisted with planning, design, and build-out of automated testing tool for xDSL performance measurement utilizing script language.

* Planned, installed, configured, and supported Cisco routers (4000, and 7000) and ATM FORE switch for lab and customer site environments.

* Provided performance testing of DSL modems against the Lucent AnyMedia and Stinger Access products.

* Identified software bugs and coordinated resolution of bugs on xDSL system.

* Provide front line support for international and domestic customers as well as training sessions for Lucent end-users on a global scale.

Cabletron Systems, Piscataway, NJ 2/1998 – 6/1999

System Integration Engineer

* Performed board and system level testing, debugging and troubleshooting.

* Generated and executed test plans and test cases for DSL products.

* Coordinated identification and resolution of software/hardware bugs.

* Evaluated circuits and designed and implemented ADSL automation testing tool utilizing LabView.

* Installed, configured DSLAM/ATM network utilizing CISCO 4000 router, and FORE ATM switch, for product testing.

* Designed testing tools for functional, performance test of ADSL firmware utilizing tcl script.

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University, NY

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY

Technical Skills & Certifications

Databases/System/Protocols: Microsoft Word, Excel, Paradox for Windows, VHDL, HP OpenView, Mentor Graphics GDT, Spices, Protel Advanced Schematics, MAX-PLUS, PADS. TestDirector, WinRunner, LabView, CheckPoint, and Cisco PIX Firewall, TCP, IP, UDP, ARP, FTP, TFTP, PPP, RIP, EIGRP, IGRP, BGP, OSPF, Frame Relay, VLAN, LANE, ETHERNET, SNMP, ATM. SOAP, REST.

Hardware: CISCO 2500, and 7000 Routers, CISCO Catalyst 2900 and 5000 Switches, HP ATM Broadband Tester, FORE & Escalate ATM Switches, spectrum analyzer, protocol & logic Analyzer, oscilloscope, Smartbits Network Analyzer.

Languages: C, C++, Visual C++, Java, Motorola MC6800/68000 Assembly Languages, Python, JavaScript

Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate, March 2003

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