• 20 years experience in Quality Assurance and Test Engineering.
• Experienced in Spacecraft, Transportation, Medical, and Commercial Software technologies,
  particularly when quality, reliability and performance are critical.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, strong organizational skills,
  demonstrated test project management capabilities, and a team player with other project functions
• Wide ranging technical background: Software, hardware, electromechanical, large and small scale systems.
  Unit testing through system integration. Troubleshooting and fault identification.
• Thoroughly enjoys testing, breaking, and ultimately delivering high quality products.

09/2006-present Software QA Test Engineer
Pegasus Imaging Corporation, Tampa, FL

• As Software QA Lead reporting to VP of Software Development, performed Quality Assurance testing of
  digital imaging and document processing component software used by Microsoft Windows application
  developers using both .Net and ActiveX frameworks.
• Developed extensive automated tests for software application in support of
  processing engineering documentation for Boeing 787 program.
• Managed and executed testing activities on simultaneous projects; trained and oversaw junior test engineers
• Developed test code, test data, and automated tests to support software projects from
  components to complex applications in a variety of environments. Configured a new software test
  lab to handle increasing need for test coverage.
• Worked with Project Management and Software Engineering teams to establish Quality
  standards for test methods and documentation.
• Developed test plans and test cases, performed requirements traceability.
• Evaluated automation tools, and developed automated tests for software applications.
• Worked with Support personnel to identify, analyze and verify problems, and to retest fixes.

04/2005-09/2006 V&V Project Engineer
MEDRAD, Pittsburgh, PA

• As V&V Project Engineer, provided technical leadership and executed system-level
  Verification and Validation for a medical device used for contrast injections for CT scans,
  including integration and testing of system upgrades and disposables.
• Responsible Engineer for implementing and improving V&V activities in accordance with the
  FDA Quality System regulations, including ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820.
• Conducted regression, safety and user testing, and investigations of field failures/complaints.
• Oversaw and organized projects as they entered the testing phase. Developed Test Plans and
  Test Protocols. Conducted requirements traceability.
• Worked as part of a cross-functional project team with Program Management, System Engineering,
  Design Engineering, Hardware and Software Development, and lab personnel.
• Chairman of Discrepancy Review Board, and responsible Engineer for improvements to the
  Discrepancy Tracking System.

02/2003-04/2005 Principal Engineer
Baxter Healthcare, Pinellas Park, FL

• As Verification Team leader within Quality Assurance, conducted verification and validation
  tests of automated medical equipment used for home dialysis, including integration and test
  of hardware and software upgrades.
• Performed system integration and test of Windows-based dialysis therapy application.
• Conducted safety testing and software fault insertion testing to meet medical regulatory (FDA) requirements.
• Analyzed requirements and developed Test Protocols for new functionality.
• Maintained hardware/software configuration control.
• Worked as part of a project team with Project Leader, System Engineering, Design Engineering,
  Software Development, and lab personnel.
• Member of Problem Review Board.

10/2002-02/2003 Software Test Engineer (Contractor)
Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL

• Conducted software integration and test of Network Management System.
• Developed Test Cases and automated test code using JUnit and WinRunner.
• Analyzed requirements, use cases, and system software for testability, and provided feedback
  to software architects and developers.
• Participated in design and code reviews.
• Worked as part of a tightly integrated team to maintain schedule and production.

08/2001-10/2002 System Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin, Kennedy Space Center, FL

• Conducted system test of Space Shuttle Checkout and Launch Control System software, including
  validation and verification of system software, test software, and simulation models.
• As Automated Test leader, developed test scripts using XRunner to perform repeatable, parallel,
  and extensive software testing.
• Established automated test approach and test script structure. Performed configuration control
  of test software.
• Worked with Software Developers during troubleshooting and performance testing activities.
• Wrote test plans, test procedures and test reports including requirements traceability.
• Worked closely with System Engineering, Quality Assurance, Software Development, and
  government personnel (NASA).
• [Position eliminated when project was cancelled.]

02/2001-5/2001 Manufacturing Process Engineer
Centerpoint Broadband Technologies, Melbourne, FL

• Developed manufacturing, repair, and test processes for communications products.
• Developed web-based Factory Control System for monitoring production throughput,
  hardware genealogy, software configuration, and defect tracking.
• Worked closely with Design, Quality, and Test Engineers in developing process improvements.
• Wrote process instructions and specifications to ISO 9000 compliance.
• Performed test equipment preliminary design and evaluation.
• [Position eliminated when production was relocated.]

10/1997-2/2001 System Test Engineer
GE Transportation Systems, Melbourne, FL

• As System Test Team leader, performed laboratory integration and test of Precision Train Control locomotive tracking
  and anti-collision system, including hardware, software, communications, and test equipment.
• Performed field tests of locomotive control systems; worked with System Engineers, railroad customers
  (management and locomotive crews), and government personnel (FRA).
• Developed standard laboratory practices/procedures, trained Test Engineers, and maintained configuration
  of numerous test stations used in development and production testing.
• Conducted system software validation and verification on large-scale railroad dispatching system,
  including development of test automation for functional and performance testing.
• Worked with Software Engineers on testability issues and System Engineers on development
  of scenario-based tests.
• Developed and executed test procedures, and conducted requirements traceability.
• Participated in Design Reviews, served as member of Software Change Board.

10/1987-10/1997 Avionics Test Engineer
United Space Alliance (formerly Rockwell), Cape Canaveral, FL

• As Avionics Test Team leader, performed repair/modification, fault isolation, and Final Acceptance Testing
  of flight critical Space Shuttle avionics used for guidance, data processing, and communications.
• Developed processing flow of critical hardware through Avionics Laboratory, including test equipment
  setup/utilization, test procedures, and data review. Setup work cells in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintained test equipment and product hardware configuration control. Familiar with NASA/military standards
  for components and test methodologies.
• Performed environmental testing (thermal, vibration tests) and bench testing using a variety of manual
  and automated test equipment.
• Participated in design reviews of hardware/software upgrades, performed integration and testing,
  and trained Test Technicians in specific processes.
• Performed fault isolation and failure trend analysis, and implemented corrective actions.
• Worked closely with Design, Quality, Logistics, Reliability Engineers and external customers to maintain
  project flow in ISO 9000-certified environment.
• Implemented process improvements and creative problem-solving approaches for increased product quality
  and cost savings.

10/1985-10/1987 Reliability Engineer
Harris Corporation, Orlando, FL

• Performed reliability and maintainability analysis, including Failure Mode Effects Analysis,
  on automated avionics test equipment.
• Performed component-level failure analysis, conducted research, and prepared reports on
  system-level and component failures.

Training and Awards

• Kepner Tregoe Decision Analysis Training (2006)
• Carnegie Mellon Management Development Training (2006)
• Lockheed Martin On-the-Spot Award for CLCS project (2002)
• GE Leadership Award on Alaska Precision Train Control Project (2002)
• Presented a paper at 6th Space Logistics Symposium (1995)
• Foreign Object Debris Awareness Award: Wrote, produced, and directed FOD Training Video for Space Shuttle Program.
• Numerous software development courses and specialized training.
• Departure selected for DAZ Bryce Online Monthly gallery, June 2006
• Art Deco selected for Pasco Arts Council gallery, May 2007

• Operating Systems: Windows 2000T/XP/Vista; UNIX (Sun/Solaris), AIX, VxWorks.
• Coding: C/C++/C#, HTML, Java, JavaScript, NUnit, SQL, WinRunner/XRunner, TestSmith.
• Graphics: Adobe Photoshop, TrueSpace, DAZ Bryce, Visio.
• Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, DOORS, ClearCase, ClearQuest, DevTrack.
• Test Equipment: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, automated test equipment, network equipment, and more.