Resume of Quality Assurance Engineer

Title
Quality Assurance Engineer

Primary Skills
Professional with 17+ years of experience in Software Development, Quality Assurance, Technical Audits

Location
US-NJ-East Hanover

Posted
Jun-02-07

Quality Assurance Engineer / Quality Control Engineer / Software Engineer / Systems Analyst

SUMMARY
Engineering professional offering 17+ years of experience in Software Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technical Audits and Failure Trend Analysis. Industry experience in the Nuclear Power , Military Avionics, Medical Electronics and Data Capture Software Development. All assignments have included, programming, testing, deploying and supporting electronic equipment and associated software interfaces in an engineering /software environment. Highly skilled in technical investigation for product improvement and performance analysis with strengths in project management. Strong technical and methodical aptitude with adapting to new technologies and applications. Also completed internal UPS Training in the 6 Sigma QA standard.

EXPERIENCE
Senior Programmer Analyst - 1994 to Present
United Parcel Service, Mahwah NJ
In my 12+ years at UPS I have held the following positions: Junior Programmer , Programmer, Senior Programmer, Programmer Analyst and Senior Programmer Analyst. During my first 6 years at UPS I worked in development, test and deployment of International Data capture Systems. My assignments included software development on Mainframe, AS/400, PC and Barcode Scanner Platforms. For the last 6 years my assignments included Software Development, Onsite Deployment support, Training, and Systems Analysis for automated package sortation systems. Programming Language experience in COBOL, CL, SQL400, C, C++, DB2, SQL Server, With training classes completed in C# .
* While a member of the International Distributed Systems Team my assignments helped reduce International Key Entry Costs by two thirds on each package processed.
* In my current position as a Senior Programmer Analyst I provide detailed problem analysis and failure trend investigations that allowed senior management to put a multimillion dollar automated package sortation system back on track after a troubled deployment.
* Supervised small development teams and provided support training to help desk personnel
* Provided Onsite Support and Training to Operations Management on key entry and automated package sortation systems.
* Interfaced with Corporate Industrial Engineering Department and Technical service group in the development of design,shake out, and system test specifications.

Quality Assurance Engineer - 1992 to 1993
Datascope, Mahwah NJ
Performed technical investigations and audits to satisfy FDA rules and regulations.
Analyzed and isolated electronic, mechanical, & pneumatic systems problems .Assembled mechanical components and electrical wiring to test Class 3 electronic medical devices (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and Cardiac Defibrillators.
* Interfaced with vendors and suppliers to correct quality problems with subcomponents.
Performed MDR investigations when products malfunctioned in a surgical environment
Created Incoming Inspection procedures.
Performed failure trend analysis audits and implemented corrective action.
Supervised a team of 5 QC inspectors.
Performed QA Liason functions with other corporate departments.
Participating member of new product development teams.
Initiated Out of Box and pre-delivery inspections.

Quality Control Engineer - 1989 to 1992
ITT Avionics, Clifton NJ
Tested military avionics systems (LRU & WRA) for compliance with Department of Defence and design specifications.
* Performed Electrical/Software Production Reliability tests Avionics systems to MIL STD 810 specifications.
Performed system tests for DOD inspectors.
Ran incoming inspection of sub components to MIL STD 105 specifications.
Fabricated test fixtures and electrical test harnesses.
* Facilitated the efficient flow of systems under test for maximum productivity.
Documented testing and failure reports.


Student Trainee - 1984 to 1986
GPU Nuclear Corp., Parsippany NJ
In my Junior year at NJIT I completed two full time 6 month internships as part of NJIT Cooperative Education Program. My responsibilities were providing assistance to senior QA Engineers and Director of Quality Assurance with technical investigations and special projects. All assignments were to ensure compliance with NRC regulations for the Oyster Creek and TMI nuclear generating stations.
* Developed automated solution for inspecting pipe supports in high radiation areas using off the shelf camera technology originally designed for the Space Shuttle program..
* Performed technical & procedural audits on plant maintenance operations.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, BSEE - 1987
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark NJ
Specialization in Computer Systems
Participated in NJIT COOP Education Program.


Associate, Engineering Science - 1984
County College of Morris, Randolph NJ

Diploma, Computer Programming - 1993
The Chubb Institute, Parsippany NJ


PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
* Member, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1985 to 2006
* Member, American Radio Relay League ( ARRL) 2005

LICENSES
* Technician , Amateur Radio Licence 2005

Certifications
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