Systems and Project Engineering

Qualifications Profile

Detail-oriented, analytical, and versatile professional, offering extensive experience in systems and project engineering, with emphasis in systems architecture, requirements management, and integration and test. Known for accomplishing complex projects with the use of different technologies, while developing and implementing performance specifications, test plans and procedures, and architecture. Capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams with both large and small scale multinational projects. Armed with strong communication, problem-solving, multitasking, and interpersonal skills. Fluent in Spanish.

Core Competencies

Systems Integration and Test Functional Architecture Development Project Design and Analysis

Systems Support and Troubleshooting Requirements and Database Management

Systems Engineering Fundamentals Network Troubleshooting Project Management

Professional Experience

CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS – MIAMI, FL

Project Engineer

Onsite Client Support for Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) May 2018–Oct 2020

úHosted customer meetings (MDT and South Florida Regional Transportation (SFRTA)) to address production field issues, service now tickets and change orders for device enhancements and new features

úSupported customer laboratory test activities, including loading software and configuring cloud back office applications

úCreated and managed JIRA software device defects

úTroubleshooted network and software issues by analyzing device and server logs and using cloud back office applications.

úLed testing and investigated bugs for MDT’s mobile transit application

Career Highlights:

-Led and successfully completed the customer Merchant Application User Acceptance Test (UAT)

-Authored test case documents for customer lab validation activities

-Supported back office, fare collection device, and digital wallet testing for open payment software releases

-Authored and executed SQL queries to investigate API errors to 3rd party platforms

ALSTOM, GENERAL ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION - Melbourne, FL

Lead Systems Engineer

Integration and Test Engineer for Positive Train Control and Ultra-Cab II Projects May 2015–May 2018

úLed customer witnessed field activities for Onboard Computer (OBC) software testing

úCreated traceability links in DOORS from system level requirements to the appropriate test cases

úSupported Vehicle Acceptance Test Activities for Caltrain and All Aboard Florida programs. Examples of tasks included loading software and configuring subsystems such as Onboard computers, communication subsystems, and display units

úTroubleshooted software issues using PuTTY, wireshark and s/w diagnostic tools on program

Career Highlights:

-Led the Caltrain integration and testing on OBC software builds prior to SFAT: performed dry-run testing and collaborated with s/w and lead engineers to investigate and resolve issues

-Performed integration and testing on the OBC using simulation tools for Positive Train Control (PTC) Subsystems

-Investigated issues using Interface Control Documents (ICD) to decode s/w messages transmitted and received by the On Board Computer (OBC)

-Responsible for reviewing and investigating Wayside device issues. Tasks included remotely logging into the device to download logs and verify configuration parameters were set according to product design or program specs

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control - Orlando, FL

Senior Systems Engineer

Integration and Test Lead on Gyrocam May 2013–Dec 2014

úOversaw all test activities, which involved scheduling, targeting profiles, pre-testing of Vehicle Optics Sensor System (VOSS) hardware, and ensuring proper functioning of systems to achieve a successful test event

úArranged and facilitated peer evaluation for all documentation before the release in configuration management database PDM

úUsed DOORS database in performing requirements management

Career Highlights:

-Held responsible for the development and presentation of Pre-Ship Readiness Reviews (PSRR) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) to the Review Team and Program Management before system test and customer demonstration

-Took charge of the development of program test documentation, including test plans, test procedures and reports

-Completed the generation of thermal profiles for temperature testing systems on the Gyrocam program

Flight Test and Mission Planning Nov 2008–May 2013

úEnsured the update and release of key program documents, including Unique Planning Component (UPC) Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), Software User’s Manual (SUM), Software Test Reports (STR), and Software Requirements Specification (SRS) before distribution to customer

úPlayed a key role in the completion of software verification testing, ATP dry runs, and final ATP with customer and quality assurance

Career Highlights:

-Played a key role in the completion of software verification testing, ATP dry runs, and final ATP with customer and quality assurance

-Led the Weapon Planning Module (WPM) integration and testing on software builds from subcontractors and delivered final product package to customers

Additional Experience - Requirements Management and Architecture Aug 2001-Nov 2008

úDisplayed expertise in developing system level use cases for the customer

úWorked collaboratively with peers in identifying traceability concept from system functional to interface requirements mapping for the System Requirements Review (SRR) of the program

Career Highlights:

-Functioned as requirements tool administrator, accountable for the development of scripts and database maintenance as well as the export, import, and merge of Integration Product Team (IPT) databases

-Rendered strategic leadership for the Change Control Board with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and customer on a periodical manner

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering May 2001 - Florida International University, Miami, FL

Associate of Arts Degree December 1997 - Broward Community College, Davie, FL

Technical Acumen

Requirements Management Tools: Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)

Configuration Management Tools: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) StarTeam

Software and Tools: RoseRT JIRA Unified Modeling Language (UML) PuTTY Oracle SQL Developer Service Now Linux TestRail

Certifications: Scrum Fundamentals

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