Name: Mustafa Syed

Phone: 510-***-****

E-mail: ad2bvg@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

●Fifteen plus years of experience within the mobile communications and the wireless industry in handset mobile (cellular device testing) testing and certification.

●Met the standards set by GCF and PTCRB to gain market success. Testing experience & knowledge in cellular mobile device certification testing covering all technologies including 2G, 3G, 4G, to GCF and PTCRB requirements.

●Adept knowledge of the telecommunication industry, including knowledge on many different protocol and RF test platforms.

●Knowledge of 3GPP standards. Understanding of PICS/PIXIT document.

●Familiar with RF and electronic instruments such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, DC supplies and multi-meters.

●Ability to interpret data to determine positive or negative results.

●Computer proficiency: MS Windows, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

●Capable in developing strong long-term relations with customers.

●Highly motivated, dedicated, and skilled employee repeatedly awarded by upper management with positions of increasing responsibility.

●Used QXDM for Log Collection.

●Fast learner and able to adapt changes quickly.

●Competent to work in a pressurized situation.

●Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

●Well-developed analytical and documentation skills.

●Strong problem-solving ability.

●Self-motivated and team leader.

Professional Experience:

KForce / Microsoft – Mountain View, CA

Test Technician August 2022 – Present

Help and assist in the start & bring up of the PME (Product Manufacturing Engineering) lab in a startup environment. Work in an ESD safe/controlled lab setting.

●Use LabelTac printer and Zebra scanner to scan in new inventory of Athena chips. Scan, print, & label new devices. Labels are made/printed out with a QR barcode and DUT ID (e.g. GP-SVC 123). Upload/enter all new devices into SLAM (Silicon Lab Asset Manager). SLAM is the tool used to track inventory, submit work requests, & maintain lab equipment.

●Work on EWR’s (Engineer Work Request) for engineering staff. EWR’s include requests for testing, shipment of devices both domestically in the U.S. and internationally, assisting engineers with changing devices & temperature settings on the testers, shipping and receiving of lab equipment, etc. Some engineers are local onsite but many are remote, working remotely.

●Execute test programs/flows on Brittany Athena chips for engineers on test benches. Test programs and flows are created by engineers. Load the test program & flow on the tester and run the script on many various different Brittany Athena chips as per the EWR. Testing is done at 25C, 10C, -10C, & 85C based on what the engineer wants.

●Testing is done using the Advantest V93000 handler, Chroma SeaCobra, Microsoft Surface tablet, load boards, Leeno sockets, & SmarTest (program).

Executed testing in both automation and manual mode.

Work with engineers to execute and run their test scripts as per their EWR. Use of Excel to report pass/fail results.

●Save stdf file and data log file after each test run for every device.

●Make and print shipping labels for domestic and international shipments.

●Assist the tech lead and engineers with many lab related requests/tasks.

AirCom Labs / Element - Milpitas, CA

Test Engineer April 2021 – January 2022

●Performed 4G carrier certification testing for T – Mobile, Verizon, & PTCRB/GCF on cellular wireless mobile handset devices. Performed and executed Protocol testing/test cases such as Protocol IMS, IMS VoLTE, IMS services, 911 emergency call, Protocol Wi-Fi calling, Protocol UMTS, error code/registration, error code/active call, Protocol LTE, Protocol network connectivity, Protocol RTT, Protocol NR carrier aggregation, etc.

●Tested android devices using ADB commands, AT commands, Putty, & Tera Term.

●Executed testing using Rhode & Schwarz CMW 500 (Wideband Radio Communication Tester) equipment.

●Test cases are created and written by Rhode & Schwarz in accordance with/to 3GPP standards/specifications.

●Testing is done using R&S Contest program and TPD (Test Project Description). Performing testing with TPD is directly running test cases from the CMW 500.

●Executed test cases in both automation and manual mode using the R&S Contest program and TPD.

●Setup & executed testing in automation using/with Rohde & Schwarz automation manager. Automation testing is performed using AT commands.

●Uploaded pass & failed results in AQCC database. Created bug report & tickets for failed test cases.

●Taken and uploaded logs for all failed test cases. Used QXDM for log collection for customers who use the Qualcomm chipset. Uploaded zipped files and logs to FileZilla.

Cisco Systems Inc. - San Jose, CA

EMC Test Engineer June 2019 - September 2019

●Performed EMC testing on routers inside an anechoic test chamber. Testing is done according to different standards and with various different setups. Debugged failed devices. Prepared test reports upon completion of testing. Set up routers in a lab setting for EMC testing.

●EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) testing is done to ensure that the electronic or electrical device doesn’t emit a large amount of electromagnetic interference (known as radiated & conducted emissions) and that the device continues to function as intended in the presence of several other electronic and electrical devices.

●Performed EMC testing such as emissions testing, conducted testing, & susceptibility testing. Executed conducted emissions, radiated emissions, conducted susceptibility, & radiated susceptibility.

●Performed & executed Line Conducted Emissions testing, Harmonic Current Emissions testing, Voltage Fluctuation & Flicker testing, Surge testing, Conducted Immunity testing, & also Voltage Dips & Interruptions testing. These are the types of EMC test cases or testing which was done.

●Also executed EMC Immunity tests such as magnetic field testing, voltage drop testing, surge immunity testing, conducted immunity testing, radiated immunity testing, ESD testing, & EFT (Electrical Fast Transient) testing.

●Spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, & antennas were used during EMC testing to take radiated emissions measurements.

Qualcomm Inc. - San Jose, CA

Test Engineer September 2016 - October 2018

●Performed bench testing for Qualcomm’s Atheros chipset. Testing is done for chips and boards. Chips are used for routers & cellular wireless mobile devices.

●Performed chipset evaluation based upon engineering specifications. Worked closely with the engineering staff to perform tests on chipset and provide analysis of test results. Setup bench testing of chipsets and test equipment used in manufacturing and software design. Run production testing.

●Conducted RF receiver testing by (Mobile terminated- the test system pages the mobile device) answering an incoming call that the mobile device receives from the test system and being in a connected call state as measurements are taken.

●Conducted 2G/3G, 4G LTE RF testing with both Mobile originated & Mobile terminated (test system pages the mobile device and the call is placed off hook); The call is in a live connected state as measurements are taken. Test cases included AMR, Spurious Emissions, etc.

●Main task is to perform DPPM (Defective Parts per Million) testing on chips and boards. DPPM testing for chips is testing for Bluetooth & FM. Audio is part of FM testing. Used Qualcomm’s internal QSPR program for chip testing. QSPR program is used to run, execute testing then to evaluate the overall performance of chip testing. Testing is done using an Agilent DC Power supply E3640A, Bluetooth RF switch 10-Y7006, Rhode & Schwarz CBT- Bluetooth Tester, Rhode & Schwarz SMB 100A- Signal Generators (3 units) (range of 9 KHz….1.1 GHz), Audio Precision sys-2722 – 192k, & Audio Precision programmable Serial Interface Adapter PSIA-2722.

●DPPM testing for boards is done using Qualcomm’s Cherokee utility board along with an MTP debug board. Used Qualcomm’s internal QSPR program to perform testing. Testing is done using a LitePoint IQxel.

●Performed PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) testing on boards and chips. Testing is done under extreme conditions such as very low and very high temperatures. Low and high temperature settings vary depending on the test. Testing is also performed under different voltage and current settings. Voltage and current settings can start from normal then can go very high or very low depending on the test script and can also fluctuate back and forth during the execution of the test.

●Testing was done on the test benches using Rhode & Schwarz, Agilent, & Keysight test equipment/test simulators/network simulators such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc. Spirent was also used for testing on some test benches.

●Conducted quarterly ESD audit. Assisted in the implementation of AWL inventory tracking system. AWL system is used for tracking, receiving, storing, issuing, & shipment of parts. Used AWL system to keep track of inventory of parts. Barcoding, scanning, labeling, & storing parts on specific locations for example on specific racks and shelves. Helped in arranging and the setup of the stockroom. Trained other employees in learning and using the AWL system.

Cetecom Inc. (www.cetecom.com) - Milpitas, CA

Senior Test Engineer January 2000 - September 2015

●Conducted 2G/3G wireless handset testing for PTCRB/GCF, 4G LTE for Verizon Wireless, & SoftBank certification using Rohde & Schwarz RF test systems. Performed conformance testing for PTCRB & GCF certification. RF test systems included TS 8916B, TS 8950G, TS 8952G-DARP, & TS 8980. Testing included transmitter, receiver, AMR, Spurious, Verizon Wireless (RF-LTE & RRM-LTE), RF-WCDMA, RRM-WCDMA, & RRM-LTE.

●Conducted testing for customers such as Samsung, LG, Apple, Motorola, Nokia, Kyocera, HTC, Broadcom, Qualcomm, Intel, Microsoft, Sony, Ericsson, Panasonic, Palm, Sierra Wireless, Cisco, Marvell, Blackberry (RIM), etc.

●Used QXDM for Log Collection.

●Performed automation 2G/3G RF testing, 4G LTE RF testing using Perl.

●Performed 2G/3G, 4G LTE RF testing with both Mobile originated (dialling 1234) & Mobile terminated (test system pages the mobile device and the call is placed off hook); the call is in a live connected state as measurements are taken. Test cases included AMR, Spurious Emissions, etc.

●Conducted RF transmitter testing by (Mobile originated) initiating or dialing 1234 and send and being in a connected call state as measurements are being recorded and taken.

●Conducted RF receiver testing by (Mobile terminated- the test system pages the mobile device) answering an incoming call that the mobile device receives from the test system and being in a connected call state as measurements are taken.

●Performed Audio/Acoustics testing with both Mobile originated (dialing 1234) & Mobile terminated (CMW 500 or CMU 200 pages the EUT & the call is placed off hook) calls as measurements are being recorded for the speaker, microphone, & hands-free setup.

●Performed protocol testing with both Mobile originated (dialing 1234) & Mobile terminated (test system pages the EUT & the call is placed off hook) calls. The call is in a live connected state as measurements are being recorded. Test cases included emergency call, AMR, location update, GSM, Sim Application Toolkit, etc.

●Performed protocol testing using the Agilent 8960 series 10 (Anite Sat). Testing included 2G GSM, GPRS/EGPRS, and SMS.

●Performed RF, Audio/Acoustics, SIM, & protocol testing on many Android devices for major customers such as LG, Samsung, Sony, HTC, etc.

●Conducted SIM/SIM Electrical testing on Android devices. Did 2G/3G protocol testing on Android mobile phones.

●Performed 2G/3G RF testing on Android devices. Also performed 4G LTE testing for Verizon Wireless on Android devices.

●Conducted protocol testing using Rohde & Schwarz protocol test system (CRTUG). Testing included 2G GSM, GPRS/EGPRS, and SMS.

●Performed Audio/Acoustics testing using Rohde & Schwarz CMW 500 and CMU 200 test equipment with the Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) setup. Familiar with ACQUA & ETSI chamber. Made audio and acoustic measurements using standard equipment from HEAD Acoustics and Bruel & Kjaer. Did audio testing on Android phones.

●Used the Head Analyzer ACQUA (Advanced Communication Quality Analysis) program for execution and analysis of testing.

●Conducted Sim Electrical, 2G GSM, & Sim Application Toolkit testing with the Comprion IT3.

●Performed combined testing using the Comprion IT3 and Rohde & Schwarz protocol test system (CRTUG); testing included Sim Application Toolkit and 2G GSM.

●Performed “AT” (Attention) command testing via HyperTerminal for PTCRB certification.

●Conducted Australian Standard Emergency Call testing.

●Performed system calibrations; performed test case calibrations to maintain RF test levels.

●Analyzed failed test case logs by collecting system logs for customers as per customer request.

●Tested all cellular technologies including 2G, 3G, and the latest LTE.

●Conducted both RF and protocol testing across the highest number of bands for LTE devices.

Education:

Heald College, School of Technology, Hayward, CA

A.A.S. – Electronic & Computer Technology, April 1998

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