JAMES L. DOHNER

acvggo@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 317-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dohnerj Cicero Indiana, 46034

Summary

With more than 25 years’ experience performing software and Hardware testing on digital Devices such as DireTV set-top boxes, Thomson cable modems, HD Television, AT&T Answering machines, Digital Video telephony and Delco life testing on ABS brake control module.

Core Competencies

Extensive experience with requirements mining then developing test cases test procedures and requirements matrixes.

Comprehensive knowledge of software test methodology, script testing, unit testing, integration testing, system test, validation testing and software maintenance test.

Proven ability to work both as a member of a team or independently, in house or on site

Proven ability to work on one or more projects at the same time while prioritizing time between different projects to maximize efficiency.

Experienced working within both Agile and Waterfall environments.

Skills sets:

oAgile Methodologies, Performance Testing, Shell Scripting, Selenium

oVoice: VoIP, SIP, IMS, ISO, XML, SOAO, DOCSIS

oDHCP, TCP/IP for IPv4/IPv6, IGMP, CWMP, SNMP, TFTP, HTTP, FTP, PPAP, APQP

oMicrosoft Office, Nmap, Wireshark, Selenium, TestStand, Labview, Linux,

oClearQuest, Bugzilla, ClearCase, Tracker, SharePoint.

Employment History

06-2006 to

10-2015 CDI Corporation, Indianapolis IN. (Contracted to Technicolor - formerly Thomson)

As a member of the software development test team was responsible for Identifying requirements, developing test plans and writing test cases for both internal and external testing. Primary responsibility was running test cases from early integration testing through all stages of verification test cycles and final validation testing and both in-house and on-site certification.

Responsible for testing all aspects of analog, digital, HD voice and DECT Voice as it applies to a first generation Comcast cable gateways

Completed in-house P&E Battery life certification testing, Home Security testing, basic and advance Cable Modem Web pages including 6 new home security status web pages. Performed both Hardware and Software certification testing from first test sample to final witness testing for the latest cable modems products.

Responsible for Automation and Bulk Call test lab. That did both Ameritech and Spirant bulk call testing for CenturyLink, All Cable modems, Verizon Wireless. Along with developing and running automation test scripts for testing VoIP, Performance and reliability testing.

Was the Software test lead responsible for the maintenance releases for several US Cable modems both in-house testing and controlling third party off shore testing.

Was a member of the Agile team that developed and tested WiFi doctor, a software application only project. Responsible for testing Web pages, WiFi testing, Data base testing from WiFi Doc application to the Qeo cloud Server.

Completed all aspects of testing on a first generation home broadband gateway device for Verizon Wireless. This included all aspects of voice testing both In-house and third party, along with Web page testing, data and Wi-Fi performance testing for Verizon New Home gateway modem.

Fundamental knowledge of cable modem distribution systems, both from the CMTS and IMS distribution system along with a working knowledge of the Cisco cable provisioning system.

Channel One Set top box, was the System test lead from Concept to final validation testing for the new digital Channel One network. This included all new web page development and testing for controlling and updating Channel one software. Along with extensive video testing through all integration, validation testing, and overseeing new hardware modifications along with final hardware device testing.

07-2004 to

06-2006 TTE, Indianapolis IN. (TTE split off from Thomson TV division in 2005)

Was part of the System Test team that successfully validated all the latest HDTV for the US market, along with the digital modules for the international markets.

Worked with MPEG-2 transport bit streams acquiring new bit streams and/or modifying existing streams. Met the needs of TTE testing and development throughout the world.

Updated RF distribution systems from an analog 560 MHz analog signal system to a Digital 860 MHz signal system with more than 40 new digital channels. Designed, acquired and then installed this system

Estimated what it would take to duplicate Thomson RF distribution system, along with projecting what new distribution equipment would be needed if TTE moved to a different location in the city.

06-1996 to

07-2004 THOMSON, Indianapolis IN.

As the System Test lead, responsible for a team of testers of 2 to 6 people. The system test teams performed integration, system testing, in-house validation and on-site certification.

System test Lead for the MMDS1 and 3 LookTV project. Also the core team responsible from the set-top’s conception to development through production, and for all software upgrades with the set top box that occurred for the lifetime of the device.

Was a key member of the test team that developed one of the first Digital HDTVs in the US market, along with being responsible for getting the HDTV/DSS set through the first two DIRECTV certifications.

Developed the test matrix, procedures and new tools for testing both the new digital closed captioning and PSIP validation test, then performed this testing for all the HDTV models produced in the US.

Designed and built IR test racks for automating both endurance and longevity testing. .

Was one of a small team from system test responsible for screening, interviewing, then forwarding our recommendations for hiring over 25 new employees for both permanent and contract positions with the system test team.

01-1995 to

06-1996 AT & T CONSUMER PRODUCTS (started as contracted, hired in 1995), Indianapolis IN.

Was a member of a three person system test team that was responsible for manual testing from.

Integration to final System test, integrating analog telephone capability in new first generation

Video, Smart House devices and network devices

08-1994 to

01-1995 Trialon Corporation, (Contracted to Delco Electronics Systems), Kokomo IN.

Performed quality and reliability testing for Power train and Chassis Divisions on electronic modules, interpreting data and documenting results.

Maintained, built, and modified test racks and test fixtures to suit testing requirements.

08-1994 to

09-1990 Technetics Corp, Contracted to AT & T CONSUMER PRODUCTS, Indianapolis IN.

Was a member of the AT&T Consumer product test organization assigned to the System test team.

Was part of the team automating manual test procedure

Was a member of the test team of the first generation analog Videophone from concept to final production.

Was the test lead for the international Videophone 200, responsible for all software testing for the eight different models that were sold to Europe and Asia.

Performed AT&T PFCT testing on new corded and cordless telephones

Education

Present Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis campus

Finished over half of the required courses for the CIT Web base management certificate

CIT certificates Program in Information Technology Certificate Program.

1990 Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne

Associate Degree in Applied Science, Computer Electrical Engineering Technology

1980 At Purdue University West Lafayette Campus

Bachelor of Science, School of Agriculture/ Business Option

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