Test Engineer Technician
Resume:
Rashad Barber Sr
************@*****.***
Areas of Expertise:
● Experience with cell phone field testing.
● Testing, monitoring and manipulating tablets, android/iOS mobile phones, watches, prototypes, motherboards and various other devices/mobile devices in the field as well as lab testing.
● Experience with Qualcomm tools such as QXDM, QCAT, and QPST.
● Strong Experience in wiping clear memory, adding new software, testing, troubleshooting, monitoring prototypes as well as available in stores.
● Jira reporting, follow up testing.
● Motive Lab testing.
● At&T and T-Mobile Lab exposure.
● NSA, SA, NRCA, 2CC, 3CC, Pcell, Scell, 5G combination testing\verification.
● Manual flashing, observation and testing.
● Log analysis.
● Experience in testing under live networks in a mobile or stationary GSM, WCDMA/CDMA, LTE, VoLTE, 2CA (carrier aggregation) environment.
● Execution of Ad hoc as well as test cases provided per test plan for feedback and observation of performance, inconsistencies, bugs and quality.
● Proficient in computer applications including spreadsheets, and word processing.
● Advance knowledge of IMS (1Year 6 Months training and exposure).
● Knowledge of AT commands, ADB shell commands and Linux terminal commands (1Year 6 Months training and exposure)
● Hands on experience with various log collection tools and programs
● Capable, confident and experienced with various programs and tools used for collecting logs.
● Exposure to Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.
● 10 Years of exposure - hands-on operation program installation as well as tools designed to assist in monitoring call flow, quality, state, etc.
● OMADM verification and certification testing/prep.
● TR069 verification and certification testing/prep.
● Independent, reliable self-starter with a “can get it done,” attitude as well as drive.
● Experience in GPS testing: Android, iPad and iPhone on 3G and LTE Networks.
● Familiar with Python, Java, Perl and Shell Scripting.
● Strong Knowledge in Wireless E911 location accuracy testing.
● Excellence in Test Plans such as: Adhoc, ADAPT, Functional testing. Interface and hardware device testing.
● Exceptional skills set in execution of SRVCC, Inter/Intra, Cell ID reselection, soft & hard handover test, etc.
● Leader, team mentoring, trainer and remarkable ability to meet deadlines.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Reporting: Document test results with accuracy and quality. Education
● 2020 LinkedIn – Certificate of Completion – Programming Foundations: Fundamentals
● 2000 William Lord High Woodburn, Oregon, High School Diploma Experience
T-Mobile Launch Pad Lab Bellevue, WA 04/2022 – 08/2022 Employee c/o Samsung Electronics/Avacend INC
Network Engineer
● Flashing new daily/weekly software builds.
● Joint 3rd party testing/follow up.
● Perform 5G/LTE lab tests over T-Mobile network.
● 5G, NRCA, NSA and SA testing/verification on Samsung handsets.
● Perform 5G/LTE 2CC, 3CC, Pcell, Scell combination testing/verification.
● QXDM log collection/analysation.
● PLM raising/follow up.
● Daily/Weekly reporting.
● Nokia/Ericson testing/verification.
Foxconn Kirkland, WA 04/2022 – 06/2022
Employee c/o L&T Technology
● Flashing new daily/weekly SDX/IPQ software builds.
● Jira: Ticket Raising/follow-up.
● Perform indoor stationary tests over Verizon network.
● Wifi/Ethernet LTE/5G and good signal test.
● Support of multi-time zone 3rd party testing.
● Filezilla file sharing/throughput dl/ul test.
● Log collection.
● Tools - WinSCP, File Explorer, SNiP, AnyDesk, Putty,
● Log analysis - Event code: 1, 2, 3, ip add, manufacture, serial, etc;inform code message verification.
● Log analysis - Powerup/Reboot "1 BOOT, " and various inform message verification.
● Execute test cases per test plan for OMADM and TR069.
T-mobile, Bellevue, WA 09/2021 – 12/2021
Contractor c/o BTI Solutions
Staff Engineer
● Co-Lead on projects, maintain involvement within multiple projects, participate in various daily and weekly meetings.
● Execute manual test cases over live network in stationery within field environments.
● Manipulate T-mobile PennyStone watches for user experience, feature validation, seeking out defects, validate if defect is new or duplicate (if duplicate link test case to defect).
● Support third party FOTA update.
● QXDM log capture and minor analysis.
● QTest: Perform Sanity, performance and aging tests.
● Flashing new software build. Flash new flash tool.
● Jira: Ticket Raising/follow-up.
● Perform indoor/outdoor Geo-fence fixed location test.
● Wifi/LTE weak and good signal test.
● Log analysis - "locset," and various other message verification. AT&T Labs, Redmond WA 02/2021 – 08/2021
Contractor c/o Inabia Solutions & Consulting
Telecom Test Engineer
● Co-Lead on projects, maintain involvement within multiple projects, participate in various daily and weekly meetings.
● Execute manual test cases over live network in lab environment.
● Manipulate devices for user experience, feature validation, seeking out defects, validate if defect is new or duplicate (if duplicate link test case to defect). If defect has never been seen escalate and create defect report.
● Support third party for trace log capture, adjustments to architecture per scope of test, call flow verification and various test requirements that are beyond operations at the lab level.
● Wireshark log capture and minor analyzation.
● Mentor, educate and train new members that join the team. Oculus, Redmond WA 06/2018 – 01/2021
Contractor c/o Q Analysts
Data Research / Prototype Operator
● Train new hires to carry out day to day equipment setup, policies per NDA/Prototype requirements and proper data collection practices.
● Project focused on capturing visual data on rooms and/or spaces in different environments such as homes, offices, malls, museums, classrooms etc.
● The capture consists of a scan that is performed by a head worn custom build helmet that integrates with a hand- held laptop and a backpack that is worn to capture images.
● Some captures using a hand-held wand scanner.
● Use of Linux Terminal command line as well as operating system with Zotac’s.
● Use of ADB commands for interacting/communication with devices, mounting/unmounting, file locating/storing, etc.
● Give feedback, collect data and upload Smart AR Glasses logs
● General technical troubleshooting inconsistencies, issues both software and hardware.
● Project Lead accountable for leading field integration testing efforts in the daily as well as for urgent special requests.
● Fulfill last minute special request from clients, engineers, developers and for researcher purposes (including follow up testing for previous issues found).
● Test, manipulate, give feedback and demonstrate products/prototypes for other teams, alongside other teams and against other teams. (for comparison, to improve or create better product)
● Follow protocol, manage the security and confidentiality of the data, information pertaining to test, procedure and classified prototypes.
● Client facing and reporting.
● Device Calibration per prototype requirements.
● Inventory and keep record of chain of custody pertaining to data, equipment and prototypes.
● Mesh annotation editing.
Apple, Cupertino CA 06/2017 – 10/2017
Contractor c/o P3 Group
Device Tester
● Experience in GPS testing: iPad and IPhone on 3G and LTE Networks and involved in Python Scripting used to execute test cases.
● Strong Knowledge in Wireless E911 location accuracy testing.
● Apple Pay validation: travel merchant station to test Apple watch series 3 & IPhone6 ability to pay through apple pay via device.
Google Home, Fremont CA 01/2017 – 05/2017
Contractor c/o TechMahindra/Pyramid Consultant
Job Title: Device Tester
● Calibration of the following: Mouth Simulators, speakers and mixer used to execute test cases.
● Log collection with special attention to detailing naming conventions.
● Monitor program while numerous utterances given to Google Home device and reference devices.
● Report percentages per unit, hot word’s (words that trigger) fired and misfired words.
● Run pre-written scripts to execute test cases.
Intel, Bellevue WA 01/ 2015 – 10/2016
Contractor c/o L&T Technology
Job Title: Technical Consultant
● Develop skillsets, knowledge and the understanding of IMS.
● Communicate, manipulate and operate DUT via AT Commands.
● Software Development: testing, defect finding, troubleshooting and raising tickets.
● Follow-up on previous found bugs with updated fixes.
● Collect data from multiple devices under test: androids, tablets, motherboards and various platforms with IPhone as the reference.
● Execute log dumping, device flashing, wiping, etc.
● Updating, installing and retrieving build fixes, ST Decoders and NVM’s directly from Intel servers to device under test.
● Execute test Plan: ADHOC, ADAPT and Functional testing on Interface and hardware in the field mobile and stationary.
● Live Mobile Networks used during field test: Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.
● Handover testing: SRVCC, Inter/Intra, Cell ID re-selection, soft & hard handover test, etc.
● Field testing in the following: GSM, CDMA, LTE, VoLTE, 2CA (carrier aggregation) and 5G environment. Spirent, Bellevue WA 03/ 2014 – 01/2015
Contractor c/o ITC Service Group
Job Title: A-GPS Field Tester
● Meet with clients and vendors for devices, software, sim cards, etc.
● Wireless E911 location accuracy testing.
● Field testing in the following: GSM, CDMA, LTE and VoLTE.
● Performance testing: SMS/MMS, MLTR, MO, MOS, CSFB, Head to Hand and Speaker testing over Wireless Networks.
● Use of Qualcomm's QXDM tool to monitor the state as well as technology during log collection.
● Use of QPST to activate and assign ports as needed.
● Use Datum Dialer and Datum Mobile for execution of various test cases.
● Operate and monitor one to two Spirent Nomad scanners.
● Manage, manipulate and collect logs on four to eight devices under test on tripods in various environments.
● Use of GPS Logger.
● Precise project leading and scheduling for appropriate time, location and weather (as all testing performed in field within public locations).
● Ensure the safety and confidentiality of client’s products, data and equipment.
● Uploading data, detailing observations, creating and finalizing reports. Motorola Mobility, Bellevue WA 06/ 2013 – 01/2014
Contractor c/o Tech Mahindra/Pyramid Consultant
Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer
● Software Development: test mobile cellular devices, USB-modems, tablets and other devices.
● Lead, supervise and train interns on test procedures, protocols, activities and held accountable for the day to day progress.
● Created (adhoc) test cases as well as follow test cases within test plans.
● Report issues immediately blocking testing, collect logs, troubleshoot and attempt to reproduce inconsistent device behavior.
● Execute testing on the following carriers: T-Mobile and At&T
● Execute manual feature test: date, time, ability to merge calls, placing call on hold, etc.
● Perform data uploads, downloads, speed tests, conference call while logging into Facebook; tethering, uplink, downlink etc.
● At the beginning of each test cycle/Follow-up testing download of software directly from server over VPN.
● Erase user-data, cache etc. Installing software per test requirements.
● Performed voice quality testing: MO MT, Mos, Long Call, driving out of coverage etc. (blue-tooth connectivity or wired)
● Execute mobility test: SRVCC, IRAT, Inter/Intra, Cell ID re-selection, BSC/RNC/TAC, etc.
● Technologies: GSM, UMTS, WCDMA and LTE.
● Use of Qualcomm tools for observation, logging and port activation. (QXDM, QPST)
● End of day reporting: Failures, dropped calls, issues all mentioned in supporting reports.
● Provide link information/path to locate data collections on server. T-Mobile Portland OR 07/2012 – 02/2013
Contractor c/o Verveba Telecom
Job Title: Device Tester
● Drive Test: Software Development
● Log Collection: Collect data during test at cell sites and during cluster drives.
● Troubleshoot tracing issues, laptop stalling and crashes, etc
● Validation: Verify 2G and 3G in each sector of cell tower.
● Operated TEMS program and scanner kit to monitor and record quality of incoming and outgoing calls.
● Shell Scripting: Run scripts that enable devices to execute test case during cluster drives and site test.
● Map Software: Google streets and trips.
Motorola Mobility, Redmond WA 07/2011 – 02/2012
Contractor c/o Artech Information Systems
Job Title: Field Interoperability Tester
● Software Development: test mobile cellular devices, USB-modems, tablets and other devices.
● Lead, supervise and train interns on test procedures, protocols, activities and held accountable for the day to day progress.
● Created (adhoc) test cases as well as follow test cases within test plans.
● Report issues immediately blocking testing, collect logs, troubleshoot and attempt to reproduce inconsistent device behavior.
● Execute testing on the following carriers: T-Mobile and AT&T
● Execute manual feature test: date, time, ability to merge calls, placing call on hold, etc.
● Perform data uploads, downloads, speed tests, conference call while logging into Facebook; tethering, uplink, downlink etc.
● At the beginning of each test cycle/Follow-up testing download of software directly from server over VPN.
● Erase user-data, cache etc. Installing software per test requirements.
● Performed voice quality testing: MoMt, Mos, Long Call, driving out of coverage etc. (blue-tooth connectivity or wired)
● Execute mobility test: SRVCC, IRAT, Inter/Intra, Cell ID re-selection, BSC/RNC/TAC, etc.
● Technologies: GSM, UMTS, WCDMA and LTE.
● Use of Qualcomm tools for observation, logging and port activation. (QXDM, QPST)
● End of day reporting: Failures, dropped calls, issues all mentioned in supporting reports.
● Provide link information/path to locate data collections on server. AT&T ~ Open Range, Tallahassee FL/Wilmington, DE 12/2010 – 07/2011 Contractor c/o Greytorne INC
Job Title: Emergency Call test Engineer/Drive Test Technician
● AT&T 3G/Dual authorization. Orlando, Tallahassee and Jacksonville Florida.
● Record data: LAT/LONG, Site and Cell ID’s
● Verify site and sector data.
● E911 Phase 1/Phase 2: Call emergency operator and inform that this a non-emergency call, verify if the information seen on their end is consistent with Engineers, if different note and inform this was phase 1 and another call will be made to complete phase 2 (the all of the above is repeated).
● Collect data as well as confirming RAN to the core network with UE (user equipment) under test (baseline).
● Accomplished handover verification as well as troubleshooting hanging/dropping calls. Re-home testing.
● Open Range- Wilmington, DE – Pennsylvania, PA
● Instruct driver of assignment routes.
● Operate XCAL program.
● Operate Wireless Logics Scanner.
● Perform “Line of Sight” in each sector.
● Accomplished speed test.
● Performed ATP test.
● Manipulate and collect data between 8 and 14 hours a shift.
● Uploaded data to server/drop-box received from USB modem devices.
● Install, observe and operate XCAL program.
● Troubles shoot program issues, renew and keep XCAL subscription up to date.
● RSSI and CINR authorization.
● Testing over T-Mobiles live network.
Clearwire, Visalia CA 12/2008–10/2010
Contractor c/o Telnet INC
Job Title: RF Drive Test Technician
● Supervise and instruct driver.
● Configure network connections and perform daily maintenance.
● Work closely with System Performance Engineers to resolve customers’ issues.
● Data collection on specified routes during drive testing, speed tests and various hand over tests.
● Speed test, cluster drives and ATP testing.
● Perform Optimizations test: pre and post parameter and tilt changes and pre and post migration tests.
● Post processing and report generation.
● Conduct data collection, observation of behavior with tools such as QXDM, XCAL and Wireshark.
● MS Street and Trips to navigate driving routes.
● Ensure all equipment are functional and secured.
● Collect data for 8 to12 hours per day.
● Debug, Crash, Troubleshooting loss of trace and any other abnormal behaviors.
● Equipment used: RF Scanner, GPS, Antennas, USB modem.
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