MEDTRONIC (Northridge, CA) Jun ** – Aug **
Sr. Software Quality Engineer,
Embedded Software Test Engineer,
Led Embedded Software test NPD (New Product Dev.) program/team OnSite and OffShore.Coordinated with other related groups for timeline estimates using Project Management principles and tools like Gantt charts, etc. Planned test strategies, review, develop test suites for Functional and GUI automated software testing (generating and maintaining test scripts). Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrity activities of difficult scope and complexity during product development cycles. Reported bugs and verified bug fixes, assist with bug reviews using Test Track pro.Coordinated Design, SQA and support teams with Design reviews, field related problem reproduction and verification. FDA regulated and Quality Standards (such as EN60601, ISO 13485, 21CR820)
INVENSYS VALIDATION TECHNOLOGIES(Indianapolis, IN) Mar 03 – Apr 04
Validation Engineer: Validation of Computer & Process Automation Systems
Worked for the Validation/ Tech-Center, Eli Lilly for the NBHF to comply with cGMP, FDA regulations and have a good understanding of SOPs, IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols, Reports, Specifications, Test Procedures. Executed validation protocols, analyzed problem reports, implemented corrective actions, prepare TSRs and post-review reports.
Environment: WindowsNT/2000, DeltaV, Simulators and Actuators, Rational tools, FDA regulated and
Quality Standards (such as 21CFR Part 11)
MWD of SoCal (Los Angeles, CA) Oct 01 - Apr 03
QA/QC Analyst: Control System Applications
Worked for the QA department, SCADA Software Systems for Water Management systems.
DYNALOG INDIA LIMITED (Mumbai, India) Aug99–Aug01
Software Engineer: Real Time Embedded Systems for Mission critical Applications
Define, develop and maintain various types of tasks that include collection of software details, OS related information, package management, DAQ and Control Systems for a 386 and DSP based CEU.
As a branch office In-charge handled all the Techno-Commercial issues.
Coordinated integration and EMI/EMC testing, FAT, SAT of Industrial Computer Systems. Environment: C, Assembly, pSOS, VxWorks, VB, Windows98/NT, Intel-based VME boards, DSP, DAS, DOD standards (such as DO-178B, MIL-STD-188-198A)
ADVANCE TECH CONTROLS (Hyderabad, India) Feb 99 – Jun 99
Senior Engineer: Customer Solutions/Support
ANALOGIC CONTROLS INDIA LIMITED (Hyderabad, India) DEC 96 – Jan 99
Sr. Control Systems Engineer
Handled all the Techno-Commercial issues and manpower allocation and sourcing issues from design/planning phase to Plant Commissioning. Conducted Factory Acceptance Tests. Technical documentation in accordance to ISO 9000 standards. Led and mentored engineers and trainees.
Environment: Allen-Bradley, Honeywell (TDC3000), ABB (MP200), WindowsNT, Intellution
THE ASSOCIATED CEMENT COMPANIES LIMITED (Wadi, India) Sep 94 – Nov 96
Instrumentation Engineer: DCS Upgrade for CPP
Educational Qualifications and Certifications
BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Gulbarga University, India
Six Sigma Green Belt: Certified, Jun. 2005
Design and Process FMEA (Analogic, India)
Basics and Advanced Project Management (Medtronic)
Member of PMI, ASQ and INCOSE