Troy West
PO Box 1225
Pleasanton, CA. 94566
Phone: 925.265.1700

troy@thewesternfront.net
http://www.thewesternfront.net

Objective:
To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills in Test Engineering, Computer Science, Networking and Electronics Technology. To work in an environment that is both challenging and success oriented.

Summary of Skills:

· Test Engineering

· Software Development and Testing

· C, C#, .NET Framework, Assembly, LabVIEW

· Manufacturing

· Research and Development

· Electronics Technology

· Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac OS X, Visual Studio, Xcode, MS Office

Experience:

Microsoft Corporation, Mountain View, CA
Software Development Engineer in Test (MSN Mobile)

9/07 – present (Contract)

· Software development and test for the MSN Mobile group.

· Software Quality Assurance for Sports content on mobile devices.

· Developed Automation Tools to improve quality of Mobile Device testing.

· Worked with other teams (domestic and offshore) to ensure proper test coverage over multiple release cycles for MSN Mobile features.

· Wrote test specifications and test plans for upcoming MSN Mobile features.

Apple, Inc., Cupertino, CA
Quality Assurance Test Engineer
6/07 – 9/07 (Contract)

· Responsible for testing Xcode Software Development tools for Apple's "Mac OS X" Operating Systems (Tiger and Leopard).

· Tested multiple aspects of Xcode's Build System.

· Created and Modified test cases to ensure proper test coverage.

· Regression testing across multiple builds of the Xcode development tools for Intel and Power PC platforms.

· Reporting and resolving software bugs in a timely manner.

Microsoft Corporation, Mountain View, CA
Software Development Engineer in Test (IPTV)

5/06 – 5/07 (Contract)

· Responsible for testing software and hardware for Microsoft's IPTV (Television over IP) solution.

· Tested several portions of the boot loader code for various OEM's to ensure proper initialization of IPTV Set-top boxes.

· Created and executed several test cases and test passes for Client Applications, Client Platforms, Audio/Video Quality, DVR, and VOD for customers across North America and Europe.

· Responsible for researching customer requirements and insuring proper test coverage is in place based on client's hardware and software needs.

· As a lead in the OEM test group, I successfully launched and maintained test efforts to bring new customers through the hardware and software test process.

· Responsible for writing, verifying and regressing hardware and software bugs for several types of IPTV Set-top Boxes.

· Worked with other testers and software developers to resolve all Platform issues in a timely manner.

Clarity Medical Systems, Inc., Pleasanton, CA
Associate Electronics and Software Engineer

2/04 – 9/05

· Software development in C#.

· User Tested software for controlling Medical Imaging / Database products.

· Electrical Engineering support for medical imaging devices.

· Designed circuits and created board layout for Fluorescein Angiography Light Unit to reduce cost, improve reliability and prevent  thermal failure.

· Created electrical schematics using PADS and Windraft.

· Surface mount and through-hole soldering of manufactured, and prototype boards.

· Fabrication and re-work of circuit boards.

· Harnesses and wiring for Medical Imaging devices and modules.

· Responsible for servicing imaging devices returned from the field.

· Created system diagrams for Service Manuals and User's Manuals.

· Finalized Technical Documentation to become UL listed.

· Implemented 3D imaging test platforms for next generation stereo imaging medical devices.

· Implemented and Maintained Windows 2003 Server / Linux network for 50 employees (Mail and Web Services, Data Integrity).

· Re-architecture of Network Infrastructure including hardware, software and facilities needs.

2Wire Inc., San Jose, CA
Test Engineer

3/02 – 6/02 (Contract) and 1/03 - 2/04 (Full Time)

· Developed functional test systems for manufacturing purposes.

· Designed software and mechanical fixtures to test network residential gateways.

· Developed LabVIEW programs to interface with SQL Database, maintained SQL Databases.

· Responsible for Agency testing and compliance for DSL products (CE, FCC 802.11b, UL).

· Assisted in functional and compliance testing for Wireless Access Point.

· Responsible for overseeing RMA and Failure Analysis on communications products.

· Supporting hardware and software for off site product testing through fulfillment partners in several domestic locations.

· Board design and layout for engineering test fixtures.

Plantronics, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA (Volt Technical Services, Scott's Valley, CA)
QA Technician

7/02 - 12/02 (Contract)

· Performed mechanical Life Cycle testing on communications products.

· Audio and Acoustical testing.

· Programming in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

· Recording and analyzing data from various types of quality tests.

· Created and improved work procedures for stress testing.

Blaze Network Products, Dublin, CA
Associate Test Engineer

8/00 – 2/02

· Designed Quality Test and Automation Systems for manufacturing Fiber Optic

· Network Transceivers.

· Developed software to automate manufacturing processes in LabVIEW, C, and C++.

· Worked with Data Acquisition Systems: Digital I/O, GPIB / VXI, Serial, and Spectral Analysis.

· Assisted in mechanical / physical equipment layout of manufacturing test systems.

· Developed Software and mechanical fixtures to test Lasers (VCSEL) for power output and wavelength.

· Designed systems to automate testing of Optical Filters, including motion control and all software development.

· Developed software interface for Jitter Analysis of eye diagrams for optical networking equipment under Linux and Win32 Platforms.

· Experienced in cabling and wiring of electrical and optical systems.

· Surface mount soldering of test and prototype boards under a microscope.

· Created several work instructions and other documentation for the safe and proper use of all test systems.

· Worked in a Class 100 clean room. Familiar with clean room protocol.

· ESD Certification.

Coherent Star, Pleasanton, CA
Research and Development Technician

5/97 – 6/00

· Assisted in research and development of Diode Laser Medical Products.

· Designed several prototype circuits for test systems and software qualification purposes.

· Created electrical schematics for engineering test systems and circuits (Orcad Windraft).

· Constructed test systems for the characterization of high current pulsed Diode Laser arrays including; visual analysis, thermal analysis, monitoring of temperature, current and voltage.

· Maintained software and hardware for Diode Laser characterization systems used for both engineering and manufacturing purposes (LabWindows CVI, C).

· Performed several hardware and software tests to verify both functionality and safety of laser products to be released for manufacturing.

Massie Research Laboratories, Pleasanton, CA
Electronics Technician and Software Developer

1/96 – 5/97 (Intern)

· Assisted engineers in development of Medical Imaging products.

· Assembly, fabrication and troubleshooting prototype PCBs.

· Created schematics and diagrams for PCBs and wire harnesses.

· Maintained small office computer network and desktop support.

· Assisted in the development of a prototype deformable mirror for the Hubble Space Telescope including; soldering, optical setup, maintaining LabVIEW source code.

· Developed DLLs for image processing using Microsoft Visual C.

· Developed DLLs to convert BMP files to TIFF files.

References available upon request