Hardware Validation Engineer

Alexander Polyanskiy

Phone: 916-***-****

Email: *****.*@*****.***

Technical Skills

● Technologies: FPGA, I3C Protocol, SV12 Protocol, Oscilloscopes, PCB, SSD (NVMe, SATA), PCIe, BMC/IPMI, Opal Encryption, VMWare

● Languages/Tools: Bash, Python, KQL, Jira, ADX, Power BI

● Operating Systems: Linux (Red Hat, Oracle, Ubuntu), Windows

● Other Skills: Python Automation, Test Methodologies, Data Center Management, Firmware Validation, Debugging, Server Hardware Validation, Networking Work Experience

Microsoft (Aptly Technologies)

Hardware Validation Engineer

Mar 2024 – Oct 2024

● Automated test sequences to test Hardware Specs as FPGA, CPU, DDR5, Etc….

● Utilized Python scripts for automation testing, regression, and debugging.

● Developed Kusto queries for dashboard creation and analysis

● Onboarded new team members, ensuring smooth integration into processes.

● Designed dashboard UI and queries for troubleshooting server issues in clusters.

● Created and managed VMs using VM CLI and automation tools.

● Executed Imbench benchmarks in Ubuntu environments.

● Produced documentation for dashboards, onboarding, and automation procedures. Illumina (Carrera Agency)

Hardware Systems Engineer

Aug 2023 – Nov 2023

● Worked extensively with FPGA, CPU, PCIe, PCB, BIOS, NVMe, Etc…

● Utilized SV12 to regulate voltage for AMD CPU and Xilinx FPGA testing purposes.

● Utilized Python scripts for automation testing, regression, and debugging for FPGA.

● Verified Linux-based servers to meet project specifications.

● Developed and executed test cases, documenting outcomes.

● Ran various Black Box Testing variations for FPGA

● Configured Oracle Linux and implemented OPAL SSD (NVMe) encryption.

● Diagnosed issues and prepared comprehensive reports.

● Validated PCB on SuperMicro servers and created custom OS images for testing. Intel (Apidel Technologies)

Test Execution Technician

Aug 2022 – Feb 2023

● Conducted validation of PCB cards

● Tested I3C transition data

● Deployed automation solutions using Python.

● Black Box NAND Testing

● Modified test scripts and templates to enhance team efficiency.

● Managed NAND unit inventory and orchestrated testing procedures.

● Debugged execution failures on Windows/Linux platforms. Solidigm (HCL)

Systems Validation Engineer

Aug 2021 – Aug 2022

● Worked extensively with DDR5, CPU, PCIe, FPGA, BIOS, NVMe, Etc…

● Utilized Oscilloscope for testing voltage and signal integrity on NVMe drives

● Utilized Python and bash for automation testing, regression, and debugging.

● Developed test cases and leveraged nvme-cli for debugging SSD (NVMe) drives.

● Managed server deployment in data center environments, including Dell servers with RHEL and Windows.

● Conducted extensive firmware validation and debugging on failed tests.

● Implemented various tests, including Black Box Testing, FIPS, Smoke, Opal, and PCIe tests.

Nelson & Kennard

Systems Administrator

Feb 2021 – Aug 2021

● Data Center management which includes cabling, configuring, deploying, etc….

● Deployed and managed servers in data center environments using Windows Server 2019.

● Administered network servers and user accounts (Active Directory).

● Designed and implemented new systems, ensuring security and performance.

● Conducted monthly security audits and troubleshooting for system issues. Prof. John Oakley

IT Consultant

Sep 2019 – Feb 2021

● Provided creative solutions for diverse IT challenges.

● Developed templates for implemented solutions and managed hardware/software deployments.

● Consulted on best practices for various IT systems. Previous Experience

Various roles from 2010-2019, including customer service and sales management. Education

HS Diploma - 2010

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