TAZER A. KHAN

INFOTAINMENT TEST/VALIDATION ENGINEER

U.S CITIZEN

Warren, MI 48092

586-***-**** ad0cvk@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications:

Highly oriented and trained IT professional with over eight years of progressive hands-on experience in Quality Assurance as an IVI Verification & Validation Engineer. Possess extensive knowledge of all phases of Software product development including requirement analysis, test case development, validating, defect triage management. Highly experienced in all aspects of Connected features which are dependent of Telematics. Well versed in Agile (SCRUM) development methodology. Experience in analyzing logs to locate specific errors and bugs in logs, also have experience in analyzing CAN logs to indicate if proper signals are being sent and received per spec documents. Leading a small team as Component Prime/Lead. Seeking an opportunity to utilize my expertise and contribute to the growth of an organization.

Expertise

Thorough understanding in various phases of SDLC, STLC and testing methodology such as Agile (SCRUM).

Strong capabilities of understanding business requirements, analyzing and interpreting the functionality to create test plan and test cases.

Using POLARION to create Test plans and Testcases for automation team to execute.

Execute Automation test scripts using Selenium.

Execute Automation test scripts using TestRunner.

Analyze logs to indicate root cause analysis.

Experience using SQL to enter, edit, remove tables and information from queries.

Expertise in verifying and validating Infotainment and Embedded Test Environments

Experience executing Automation test scripts within Android SDK using prepared scripts

Experience with creating test scenarios as well as writing/maintaining/executing test cases

Tested different domains such as navigation, multimedia, HMI, tuner module, voice recognition, and Bluetooth

Tested different domains of projection services including Carplay and Android Auto, wireless and wired.

Tested Applink domain where applications on device sync with vehicle.

Proficiency with using Tera Term, ADB, Vector CANoe, and K2L viewer to capture and provide logs (Serial, MOST, CAN, LIN) pertaining to observed defects for further analysis of the root cause

Worked with Development team closely in determining both medium and high severity defects that would potentially affect the downstream systems.

Hands on experience in Test Case Designs, Test Metrics, Defect reporting and tracking, analyzing, and producing Test Results and Reports

Ability to teach others complex information in an efficient & effective way

Track and log Issues in Rally, Jira, and Bugzilla.

Strong defect tracking, error handling and issue resolution and escalation experience.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote.

Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, and writing skills.

Ability to multitask, independently as well as in a team.

Technical Skills

Operating systems Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10- MAC OS, Android, and QNX

Tools Microsoft Office Suite, SELENIUM, POLARION, Bugzilla, JIRA, SERENA, JENKINS, DOORS, VECTOR, and CANALYZER, ATS K2L Viewer, ATS MOCCA, TERATERM, ADB, VN ModSim, DET, CONFLUENCE SERVER, Tera Term

Browsers IE, Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome

Programming Languages Python, Java, HTML, XML, C++, Visual Basic

Server Data Tools MySQL, Azure SQL, Integration Services, Reporting Services, Analysis Services

Professional Experiences:

Ford Motor Company – Allen Park, MI May 2019- Current

Role: UAT Validation Engineer

Project Description: As a User Acceptance Test Validation Engineer I was responsible for analyzing and investigating bug reports triggered by testers on vehicles and benches to indicate Root Cause Analysis. Ensuring the bug reports have proper information and configuration prior to sending off to developers for final diagnosis. Responsible for Multiple components and ensuring the quality of defects created by other team members.

Responsibilities:

Component Prime/Lead for multiple categories such as Audio, Radio, SXM, Cluster, Applink, Multimedia, USB, Bluetooth and Projection services (Carplay & Android Auto)

Experience in identifying issues and log related errors in CCS and connected vehicle services.

Designed and developed API test automation using Selenium framework.

Performing User Acceptance Test from customer point of view.

Focus on UAT testing from Managerial employees for Management Lease Vehicles.

Perform multitude of API test scenarios from web base to mobile application.

Involved in working on Selenium WebDriver for Functional, Regression and Cross Browser Testing.

Analyzing CAN/Dev logs in triggered bug reports to determine where issue occurred.

Lead UAT meetings to relay information to rest of team.

Interact with Managers and higher ups to indicate future releases and features.

Delegate work to team members to ensure productivity and avoid backlogs.

Knowledge of BreadBoard (electric vehicle testing)

Using various tools to collect logs manually (Vector, Canalyzer, USB device)

Loading vehicles and benches with latest versions on all modules.

Manage Fleet Management System and Management Lease Vehicles.

Perform multitude of test scenarios on the embedded software to ensure quality and find existing bugs.

Performing regression tests on specific bugs to ensure the issue is fixed on updated software.

Creating defects in Jira for new issues and/or linking to existing issues.

Analyzing and prioritizing bug report severity.

In charge of loading management lease vehicles as well as keeping old software for backtrack loading.

Using DET to configure vehicle DE bits.

Using ValueCAN to load vehicles and benches to latest software on weekly basis.

Performing Sanity tests on Master builds

Creating and searching for tickets in Jira.

Performing Regression tests on fixed defects.

Analyze and review requirement documents to ensure bug reports are valid.

Creating excel sheets to specify what to look for in certain scenarios on different domains.

Experience in AWS or OTA deployment and analyzing logs.

Training new hires on log analysis and defect filing.

Create virtual scenarios to test specified real life test case, such as navigation (speed,traffic,location, etc.)

Writing test cases, test plans and test scenarios.

Executing test cases on newest master builds

Nissan – Farmington Hills, MI February 2017 – January 2019

Role: Telematics Validation Engineer

Project Description: High level Validation and Verification of Telematics development. We conducted testing along the entire V model. Dealt with Automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment software, Verification and Validation. Working alongside our customers while remaining independent we tested individual electronic control units and their embedded software.

Responsibilities:

Highly experienced with use of mobile app, owner’s portal and in-vehicle telematics triggers and enablement.

Responsible for executing test procedures for telematics programs.

Experience with CANalyser, Vector Tools and telematics functionality and requirements.

Experience in validating telematics hardware, in particular advanced crash notification and back up battery performance.

Utilizing Polarian as a repository tool for initial break outs of test plans and test cases.

Utilizing Polarian to create functional test cases for automation team to implement.

Provide system testing of telematics functions and applications for infotainment products

Created Traceability Matrix to ensure that all the requirements are covered by the test cases.

Involved in changing the test cases for regression testing according to the new functionality of the application and executing them.

Performed black box validation testing for Apps, Bluetooth connectivity, Tuner, Chrysler Vehicle, and bench testing

Utilize Tera Term to provide serial logs pertaining to observed issues, as well as ADB

Perform live GPS and simulation testing for navigation as required

Verify defects once status is updated to “Ready for Verification”, or follow up to provide additional support as necessary

Performed testing on different Bluetooth profiles such as A2DP, AVRCP, MAP, PBAP AND HFP.

Closely worked with Business Analyst, Developers and UI team to resolve the requirement updates.

Worked closely with the development team to resolve defect found during testing.

Attend daily scrum meeting and Team Meeting to discuss project progress and milestones.

Coordinate with end-users to schedule and support User Acceptance Testing.

Provide Knowledge Transfer Sessions to new hire to bring them up to speed.

Magna International– Troy, MI June 2015 – January 2017

Role: Infotainment Test Engineer

Project Description: Properly and precisely conduct bench testing as well as in vehicle testing to provide Quality product. This project was for the Control Monitor Unit. My team and I conducted infotainment bench testing for the embedded system.

Responsibilities:

Involved in testing Infotainment features such as CD, AUX, Bluetooth, Navigation, AM/FM, Applications, Voice Recognition.

Perform regression testing for Navigation and Bluetooth profiles.

Executed functional and regression test.

Bench test using K2L Viewer and MOCCA as the ring master to synchronize and bootup the infotainment system along with performing simulations such as Reverse Camera, LWC, Amplifier volume control, HVAC, Steering Wheel Switch Controls, Changing Gear Position (PRNDL), Vehicle Speed, Invoking VR, Collision detection and various others as required

Experience with Communication Protocols such as LIN and CAN.

Review and analyze the System Architecture Document, Use Cases and Mock up Screen to gain knowledge of overall System and Business Processes to come up with positive and negative scenarios to developed test cases using Excel.

Conduct Test Case Review to verify the test cases are written according to the guidelines, business process, Mock up document and Business rules.

Utilized Vector Canoe for simulation purposes in Bench Testing such as reverse camera, HVAC and capturing CAN logs

Worked on CAN Connectivity and HMI Tuner.

Performed Functional, Integration and Boundary testing on different environments to validate the system stability and errors.

Communicate with developers, technical lead on critical issues found during testing to mitigate risks.

Attend defect Review Meeting to discuss the impediments of the defects.

Attend scrum meeting and Team Meeting to discuss project plan and milestones.

Create Test Summary report after completion of each group of testing and provided to Product owner to be signed off.

Provide Knowledge Transfer Sessions to new hire to bring them up to speed.

Altair Engineering – Troy, MI September 2012 – June 2015

Role: Desktop Support/ Infotainment Tester

Project Description: I started this role as an intern for desktop support, after six months I was brought on to the infotainment team as an Infotainment Tester and progressed to become an Infotainment Validation Engineer.

Responsibilities:

Reviewed and analyzed functional requirement specification, workflow documents, and Use Cases.

Performed System Testing, GUI Testing, Integration Testing, Functional and Regression.

Closely worked with Product Owners, Business Analyst, Developers and UI team to resolve the requirement issues, deployment issues and change management.

Executed end-to-end testing to evaluate system testing of the application

Created Traceability Matrix to ensure that all the requirements are covered by the test cases.

Coordinate with end-users to schedule and support User Acceptance Testing.

Consistently questioned all parts of the process to ensure the team is producing the desired output.

Performed hands-on manual testing to validate software meets the requirements.

Installed, configured, and troubleshoot wireless access points for end users using wireless connection or hotspot.

Tested Automotive Infotainment features such as: Apps, CD, USB, Pandora, Android Auto, Navigation, Wi-Fi, Hands Free, BT and Voice Recognition.

Perform local test activities pertaining to software projects primarily in the areas of infotainment and multimedia systems.

Work with the test lead, project management and engineering teams to identify and resolve issues.

Experience in documents based on User Requirements Specification (URS) and System Requirements. Experience in UAT, Regression, Integration, Sanity and White Box, Black Box testing and reporting /tracking defects using different tools.

Create and update test specifications, ensuring test cases are traceable to requirements.

Experience in Bench Level system Testing and Vehicle Testing.

Experience in Android or Linux based embedded system testing.

Performed administrative services on active directory, including creating user accounts, assigning security policies, setting activation passwords and assigning equipment.

Provide support to end users relating to hardware and software, computer applications, LAN components and peripherals

Carry out on-site analysis, identification, and resolution of difficult desktop problems for end users

Supervise complaint ticketing system and follow timely resolution of all work orders

Worked with Active Directory in managing and maintaining user accounts.

Monitored ticket queues and provided service and escalation.

Configured new laptops and desktops for new users to company standards, including MAC and Linux machines.

Remotely troubleshooting issues for offsite users via Juniper or RDC.

Windows maintenance, dual booting, upgrade & update the windows (Parallels, VMware and Virtual Box)

Disk Management, partitions

Basic Networking, Map drive, Data sharing

TCP/IP Configuration, Internet Maintenance, configuring IP phones

Education:

Bachelor in Computer Science – ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE MAY 2012

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