Engineer Machine Operator

Phillip Garrad Software Engineer

***********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/phillip-garrad-1b493942 416-***-**** • Toronto, Canada Technically-minded and results-oriented professional with hands-on experience in software design/testing, quality assurance, and software development within highly competitive environments. Proven track record of success designing and implementing software of embedded devices and systems as well as analyzing and enhancing efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources. Experienced in automated testing, software test case development, software design, and company competency lead in test case creation, managing, and execution of large and complex test projects. Expert in embedded software design/testing, automation framework, scripts, continuous improvements for automation coverage, requirements management, system design/testing, usability, and user experience testing. Areas of Expertise include:

Quality Assurance & Control Software Testing Methodologies Relation Management

Test Preparation & Execution Data Migration & Administration Quality Assurance & Control

Drawing up Test Plans Electronic Engineering Protocols Team Building & Leadership Professional Experience

IMAX • Mississauga, Canada • 2020 to Current

SOFTWARE VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION SPECIALIST

Work as an individual contributor to the team overseeing testing (both manual and automated) of software. Ensure robust integration of software with peripheral hardware components. Test different calibrations of the system. Communicate with team on high priority issues and work with development to resolve issues. Create and contribute to release test reports, release notes, install instructions and other documents as necessary.

Key Accomplishments:

• Improved reporting to clearly outline issues identified throughout the release cycle.

• Updated automation scripts for clear logging of results to resolve issue of hidden coverage

• Proposed and implemented new testcases for doing live video capture and analysis. XILINX • Dublin, Ireland • 2016 to 2019

DESIGN SOFTWARE VERIFICATION ENGINEER

Gather information about large test suites to enhance coverage on new architecture. Direct and monitor optimization process of in-house database viewer, which effected on organizational internal team. Deliver exceptional services within the business by identifying and resolving potential issues. Contribute in group testing sessions to provide rapid defect discovery, creative on-the-fly test design, and metrics reporting.

Key Accomplishments:

• Developed and presented rerun Perl script, allowing tests failing for infrastructure issues to be rerun using a click button in our results viewer.

• Produced test suites for incremental compile (a particular tool flow) as well as verified the incremental compile for tool issues by setting up over 3000 tests cases and sported on a range of device architectures and run on multiple OS’s.

• Split 3000 tests into separate suites to verify different architectures and different types of designs.

• Co-ordinated with the devops team and in-house results viewer to specify requirements, follow up on testing, file bugs in Jira as encountered.

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CASTOLIN EUTECTIC IRELAND • Dublin, Ireland • 2015 ELECTRONIC ENGINEER

Increased business efficiency by contributing in PLC design and implementation for outdated systems. Boosted safety and ergonomics on machines through the effective co-ordination with maintenance team. Automated a specific process, machine function, and entire production line by creating and executing PLC database for all factory systems. Streamlined smooth running of business operations by increasing machine productivity through the effective co-ordination with suppliers. Phillip Garrad

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Key Accomplishments:

• Designed and created a semi-automatic box cutting system as well as built the control box, constructed the circuit diagrams, and assembled the process.

• Actively coordinated on machine pre-maintenance as well as worked on system design to optimize labor.

• Planned and prepared system to improve automation of packing line through designs and template cost analysis. Other Experience

Quality Auditor (2016), GMC Sierra, Dublin, Ireland Stage Technician & Sound Engineer, Maynooth Students Union, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland Resident’s Assistant, Maynooth Accommodation Office, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland Machine Operator, Castolin Eutectic Ireland, Dublin, Ireland Educational Background

Bachelors of Engineering in Electronic Engineering with Computers (Honors) MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY Kildare, Ireland 2016

Thesis: Advanced Cruise Control for Economy Maximization Masters of Engineering in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (Honors) SLIGO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Sligo (Online), Ireland Ongoing, Part-time Awards & Achievements

Received an Extra-Curricular Award for continuous Extra-Curricular efforts throughout the term of Undergraduate Degree Venture Section Leader, Maynooth Scouts (2017 to 2019) Rover Member, Maynooth Scouts (2012 to 2019)

Beaver Leader, Maynooth Scouts (2016 to 2017)

Equipment Officer, Maynooth University Rover Club (2012) Maintain and repair all club equipment, such as Tents and stoves President, Maynooth University Rover Club (2013)

Develop the committee team to work well together as well as plan trips abroad and events in Ireland Public Relations Officer, Maynooth University Rover Club (2014) Promote the Club on Social Media and around campus. Treasurer, Maynooth University Rover Club (2015)

Budget all the clubs’ finances for equipment, training, and events Vice President, Maynooth University Galway Cycle (2013 to 2014) Technical Skills

Python, C, Object-oriented Programming, Tcl, Perl Vivado, Verilog, VHDL Hardware Testing, Testplan Creation, Jenkins, Jira Scripting, Automation System Programming in C, Proficient with Linux Systems & csh Analogue & Digital Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design Integrated Circuit (IC) Design & Simulation Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Ladder Logic Design Computer Aided Design (AUTOCAD, SOLIDWORKS) Microsoft Office suite (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT) Matlab, Eclipse, Arduino, Wireshark

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