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Naman Navin Hegde

Newark

Summary

Result-driven Test Engineer with a strong background in manual and automated testing, seeking a challenging position to utilize my technical skills and experience in ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware / software products.

7+ Years in Server Test Automation and Manufacturing. Ability to Learn Understand Apply new technologies. Predilection towards automating everything that can be automated. Proficient in the methodologies of digital logic, processor cores, design strategy and programming. Proficient in microcontroller programming using assembly or high-level language. Supported projects for Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Dell EMC, QCT, NXP, NEO etc.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Engineer

QCG Computer GmbH
01.2020 - 11.2023
  • To deploy, debug and create automation scripts to test various aspects of a physical rackserver as well as support daily production activities as follows:
  • Run industry accepted standard performance measure tools complying with client specification.
  • Check the client-OEM agreed H/W specification and verify the correctness by reading the actual H/W.
  • Upgrade any firmware (BIOS, BMC, HDD, LAN) which currently doesn't match the given specification.
  • Create and maintain the server testing tools such as network, deployment server, s/w packages etc.
  • Interact with the program manager and client engineering teams to discuss and support any ECO.
  • Test NPI models and work with component specific OEM experts to commission a new product.
  • Maintain a database of all the test records, results, and component list in a log server for traceability.
  • Assist technicians to identify the failure due to any given test and narrow it down to the root cause.
  • Duration: 2 year, 10 months (Jan 2020 – Nov 2023).
  • Projects: Facebook, Amazon, NEO.
  • Tools: PXE, TFTP, DHCP, BASH, Python, GIT, NTP, BMC, BIOS, Stressapptest, mprime, HPL etc.

Test Engineer

QMN Quanta Manufacturing
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • To deploy, debug and create automation scripts to test various aspects of a physical rackserver as well as support daily production activities as follows:
  • Run industry accepted standard performance measure tools complying with client specification.
  • Check the client-OEM agreed H/W specification and verify the correctness by reading the actual H/W.
  • Upgrade any firmware (BIOS, BMC, HDD, LAN) which currently doesn't match the given specification.
  • Create and maintain the server testing tools such as network, deployment server, s/w packages etc.
  • Interact with the program manager and client engineering teams to discuss and support any ECO.
  • Test NPI models and work with component specific OEM experts to commission a new product.
  • Maintain a database of all the test records, results, and component list in a log server for traceability.
  • Assist technicians to identify the failure due to any given test and narrow it down to the root cause.
  • Duration: 2 Months (Nov 2022 – Jan 2023).
  • Projects: Facebook, Amazon, NEO.
  • Tools: PXE, TFTP, DHCP, BASH, Python, GIT, NTP, BMC, BIOS, Stressapptest, mprime, HPL etc.

Testing Analyst

IBM
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Create and automate test cases to catch functional, performance, security, usability bugs in a continuous integration setup.
  • Duration: 8 months (Apr 2019 – Nov 2019).
  • Projects: IBM power systems, OpenBMC (https://github.com/openbmc/openbmc-test-automation).
  • Tools: BASH, Python, GIT, Robot framework, jenkins etc

Test Engineer

Quanta Manufacturing
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • To deploy, debug and create automation scripts to test various aspects of a physical rackserver as well as support daily production activities as follows:
  • Run industry accepted standard performance measure tools complying with client specification.
  • Check the client-OEM agreed H/W specification and verify the correctness by reading the actual H/W.
  • Upgrade any firmware (BIOS, BMC, HDD, LAN) which currently doesn't match the given specification.
  • Create and maintain the server testing tools such as network, deployment server, s/w packages etc.
  • Interact with the program manager and client engineering teams to discuss and support any ECO.
  • Test NPI models and work with component specific OEM experts to commission a new product.
  • Maintain a database of all the test records, results, and component list in a log server for traceability.
  • Assist technicians to identify the failure due to any given test and narrow it down to the root cause.
  • Duration: 2 years, 6 months (March 2017 – Oct 2018 | April 2023 - Present).
  • Projects: Facebook, Amazon, Dell EMC, QCT.
  • Tools: PXE, TFTP, DHCP, BASH, Python, GIT, NTP, BMC, BIOS, Stressapptest, mprime, HPL etc.

Process Engineer

Bema Electronics INC
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • To support printed circuit board assembly production in various capacities such as:
  • Creating and maintaining a database of electronic components library for real time recognition by SMT robots.
  • Utilizing CAD based data from design to applying it to CAM based environment to create programs for production.
  • Developing process parameters for soldering robots to solder non-smt components.
  • Analyzing Gerber files to determine the necessary info and design feasibility required for glitch free production.
  • Responding to quick changes made in terms of the design and modifying necessary programs for production.
  • Developing effective algorithms to convert raw data into meaningful data recognizable by CAM software.
  • Creating programs required for Automated Inspection machines for yield enhancement.
  • Duration: 1 year, 2 months (Jan 2016 – March 2017)
  • Projects: Apple, NXP, AJA.
  • Tools: Circuit-Cam, EasyOLP, ErsaCAD, YesTech , ODB++, ViewMate, Air-Vac, VBA Scripts(excel) .

Education

M.S - Electrical Engineering

North Western Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic & Communication

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Skills

  • HDL’s: Verilog, VHDL and System Verilog
  • Programming languages: C, C, java, JS, Python, Bash, MATLAB, 8051,8086, MIPS,Assembly
  • IDE & Software Tools: GIT, CentOS, IDLE, Android Studio, VIM, Kiel-vision 4, XilinxISE-121, Vivado
  • Communication Protocol: DHCP, TFTP, I2c, SPI, UART, BLE, ZigBee, Z-wave, ANT, MQTT
  • Test scripts and diagnostics
  • System verification
  • Reading technical drawings
  • Automation tools
  • Gathering requirements
  • Debugging
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Version control systems

Timeline

Test Engineer

QMN Quanta Manufacturing
11.2022 - 01.2023

Test Engineer

QCG Computer GmbH
01.2020 - 11.2023

Testing Analyst

IBM
04.2019 - 11.2019

Test Engineer

Quanta Manufacturing
03.2017 - 10.2018

Process Engineer

Bema Electronics INC
01.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic & Communication

Visvesvaraya Technological University

M.S - Electrical Engineering

North Western Polytechnic University
Naman Navin Hegde