Embedded Robotics Medical Device Python Pytest

Khozaima Shakir

Phone: 1-857-***-**** Email: ********@*******.*** Address: Andover, MA 01810

Career Summary

Experienced Software Quality Engineer with expertise in software test development and distributed multi node embedded systems. Skilled in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing ensuring robust software-hardware integration. Experienced in leveraging data visualization and analytics to optimize operational efficiency and drive strategic decision-making. Proven track record of collaborating across teams and time zones to drive seamless product Validation and Verification (V&V) efforts. Transferable Technical Skills

● Test Automation: Python automation (Pytest, unittest), REST APIs, CI/CD, Docker, Linux environments. Familiar with web automation using Selenium and Playwright.

● HIL Testing & Embedded Validation: Expertise in Hardware-in-the-Loop testing of distributed multi-node synchronised embedded wired, portable and wearable systems. Experienced in validating near real-time hardware/software interaction.

● Software Quality Assurance: Skilled in test strategy, test design, test plan development, and test execution. Experience in stress and reliability testing methodologies.

● IP Protocols & Wireless Communication: UPnP (discovery over SSDP and mDNS), WiFi, Bluetooth Classic/BLE, TCP/IP, DHCP. Proficient in network packet analysis using Wireshark and Nordic nRF tools.

● Data Analytics & Visualization: Experienced in data Visualization and analytics using SQL and BI tools - Tableau, DBT and Snowflake for test reporting, error reporting and alerting.

● DevOps & Tools: Git, Jira, Jenkins, Docker, Postman, Testrail, JAMA, BI - Tableau, SQL, Agile/Scrum

● Regulatory Readiness: Familiarity with safety-critical system testing aligned with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 (self-taught)

Professional Experience

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Sonos Inc. Nov 2023 – Feb 2025

● Designed and Developed automation in Python for wearable headphones embedded systems Sonos Ace for noise cancellation, audio and LED feedback.

● Designed and Development of test plan and test strategy for Hardware in the Loop (HIL) setups for manual and automated integration and systems tests.

● Performed mobile app UI testing on Android and iOS platforms, integrating with embedded devices over Bluetooth and WiFi.

● Audit, Triage and root cause analysis of issues for software release as well as Alpha/Beta field issues.

● Built Tableau dashboards (Snowflake-backed) for automation monitoring, issue trends, and resource allocation optimization.

Khozaima Shakir

Phone: 1-857-***-**** Email: ********@*******.*** Address: Andover, MA 01810 Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Sonos Inc. Jul 2020 – Oct 2023

● Built a high-performing QA team responsible for supporting Web Dashboard (Web UI) cloud-based remote management systems using Selenium and Playwright.

● Designed comprehensive BI - Tableau dashboards using Snowflake SQL for understanding software feature usage, analytics and alerting. Leveraged test data for reporting and improving data efficiencies.

● Led Agile ceremonies and managed Jira boards to ensure smooth sprint execution and tracking. Senior Software Test Engineer

Sonos Inc. Apr 2013 – Jun 2020

● Designed and developed test plan and strategy for distributed multi node embedded systems for automated testing with Hardware in the Loop (HiL) setups as well as manual tests.

● Owned several product features for verification and validation such as secure registration, voice integration, hardware UI (button and capacitive touch interfaces), device topologies and UPnP services for hardware and software integration and system testing,

● QA lead for product lifecycle project across 7 different teams and automated downgrade/upgrade workflows and risk-based testing.

● Proposed and implemented stress testing of Sonos products to improve reliability.

● Championed the introduction of Valgrind-based software dynamic analysis into QA pipelines. Software Test Engineer

Memotec Inc. Jul 2008 – Oct 2012

● Verification and Validation on embedded voice compression solutions for cellular and satellite networks, including field validation and live demos.

● Collaborated with telecom clients to validate system stability and real-time performance under various load scenarios.

Education

M.S. - Computer Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, SVR NIIT

Interests

● Self-Studying: Medical Device Software Validation (FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485, ISO 14971)

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