Engineer Engineering
Resume:
RAQUEL H. ROBINSON
***** ****** *** - *****, ** *0105
***********@*****.***
PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
A team spirited and performance driven engineering professional, possessing a solid background in leadership, design, implementation and development. Also, extensive experience with the program life cycle process, specifically requirements management and software and systems integration testing.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
-Requirements Management
-Software Integration Testing
-Verification and Validation
-Requirements Development
-Security Validation Testing
-Quality Assurance
-Test Planning
-Automated Testing
-Risk Management
-Test Execution
-Model Driven Development
-Earned Value Management
-Agile Development
-Performance Testing
TOOLS: Windows NT, Microsoft Office Applications, IBM Rational Rose, Redhat Linux, Java, C++, TestPartner Automated Testing Suite, DOORS, Jazz, SharePoint, Visio, AutoCAD and Basic UNIX/Shell operating systems.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
DOD Secret Security Clearance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
THE COMPUTER MERCHANT, RAYTHEON, ASHBURN, VA
PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER, (December 2015 – Present)
6 Month Contract Position
Prepare System Integration Test Procedures for software and systems requirements
Conduct System Integration and Acceptance Testing
Manage requirements and test procedures by utilizing the Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) requirements database and traceability matrices.
GENERAL DYNAMICS ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS, FAIRFAX, VA
PRINCIPAL ADVANCED SYSTEMS ENGINEER (December 2004 – December 2015)
System and Test Team Lead for System Integration Verification and Validation Testing
Managed a team that prepares systems engineering test plans and procedures for hardware and software, and participate in their execution
Oversaw all stages of the Software, Systems and Hardware Development Life Cycles
Maintained individual project plan and report out to project managers and project directors
Supported hardware and software development activities, including reviewing top level and detailed designs, conducting code reviews, and supporting unit level testing
Supported the execution of Production Acceptance Testing, Design Verification Testing, Performance Verification Testing, Manual Testing and Environmental Qualification Testing
Conducted and participated in Systems Integration Testing utilizing automated test tools
Oversaw the preparation of and responsible for the presentation of systems engineering cost estimates for proposed programs
Conducted system level requirement reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews and Production Readiness Reviews
Supported the execution of Verification and Validation (V&V) Testing of software and test equipment within an Agile development environment.
Proven ability to work with customers, creating new solutions that meet their requirements within acceptable cost parameters.
Supported Quality Assurance processes for all Validation & Verification Testing
Experience creating Technical Roadmaps by developing functional specifications for the customer and coordinating activities between product development and the customer.
Managed requirements by utilizing the Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) requirements database and traceability matrices.
Oversaw requirements and design changes to assess impact on system performance and ensure compliance with customer contact requirements.
Utilized software scripting and message creation to test requirements through Automated Testing.
Conducted technical risk assessments by identifying and evaluating major system cost drivers and cost impact of system architecture alternatives.
LOCKHEED MARTIN MARITIME SYSTEMS & SENSORS, MOORESTOWN, NJ
SENIOR MEMBER ENGINEERING STAFF, C4I Systems (January 1999 – December 2004)
Integrated Product Team Lead for Command and Control systems responsible for cost estimation, systems analysis, research and development and system testing.
Managed team and integrated new requirements for Cooperative Engagement Capability on United States projects.
Performed systems engineering analysis and coordination of sensor, weapons, and communication and operator display systems.
Supported C4I system integration in a combat system environment, including development of system level test plans and procedures, and participation in combat system level integration tests.
Prepared system specifications, software performance specifications, interface design specifications, along with related test and integration documentation.
Prepared engineering test plans and procedures, and participation in their execution, providing recommendations for corrective action when problems were encountered.
Involved with real-time simulation equipment and upgrades.
Performed pre and post-test data analysis for system specifications and testing.
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING AND DRYDOCK COMPANY, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
ENGINEER, Aircraft Carrier Engineering (May 1995 – January 1999)
Team leader of feasibility studies for current and future Aircraft Carriers.
Responsible for providing engineering expertise and knowledge to the design of systems, components and structures.
Involved with interfacing telephones, wire-free systems, radios, announcing systems and intercoms into an Integrated Voice User Terminal via a Distributed Switching Voice System utilizing distributed ISDN switches.
Evaluated operational requirements and developed engineering designs to meet customer requirements.
Prepared cost estimates for material, equipment and labor relative to assigned projects.
Involved in coordinating with system engineers and electricians on new naval electrical system developments.
EDUCATION:
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY- HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY
Master of Science in Information Management. Graduated-May 2004
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY-- NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology. Graduated-May 1995
ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK:
Certificate in Information Technology – Stevens Institute of Technology
Software Test Certification classes - International Institute for Software Design
AWARDS:
2015 Target Award for performance on the Air Missile Defense Program
2014 Target Award for performance on the Air Missile Defense Program
2012 Excellence Award for performance on the System Track Manager
2010 Excellence Award for performance on the Common Display System
2009 All-Star Award for the 2009 Women of Color Conference
2008 Excellence Award for the performance and participation of the In-Process Review for the Common Display System
2008 Modern Day Technology Leader Award at the 2008 Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request
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