Ahad Syed
El Dorado Hills,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
TEST ENGINEER
WiPro NVIDIA
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Testing automation and maintenance of graphics processing units
- Set up and configure necessary hardware for drive testing
- Worked with and maintained chroma and winway chillers for cooling and heating chips
- Built PCs from ground up and attach eboards for system level chip testing
- Worked in linux to data log and parsed data using Python for developers -
- Configured and execute 93k testing software provided by Advantest
- Worked directly with developers to troubleshoot test case issues
TEST ENGINEER
HCL America Solutions, Inc. Intel
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Testing automation and maintenance of solid state drives - Set up and configure necessary hardware for drive testing
- Configure SSD drives with specific environment variables and firmware according to project demands for testing
- Assist firmware developers in properly setting up special testing hardware such as probes and injection tools
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and help root cause system failures by working with cross functional stakeholders
- Scripting with Python working in Linux and Windows
- Monitoring test cases, catching failures, and reporting failure logs
- Continuously run tests using the test framework and report results at daily / weekly cadence based on project needs
- Proven experience in running tests against a large test pool and bucketing / troubleshooting issues before filing for resolution
- Monitor and adjust capabilities/state of drives and test runs on SQL based database
- Configure different OS versions and storage controllers
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Pretty Sweet Bakery
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Trained by Temple Coffee to craft coffee drinks as well as boba, teas, and other beverages for customers
- Trained a team of baristas in preparing drinks and garnishing baked goods
- Provided scheduling for employees and addressed employee concerns/requests
- Experience behind cash register and system diagnostics
- Created and currently maintain website for company
- Interacted with customers to build rapport and positive relationship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
CSU Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2024
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in coding in Java applying OOP principles
- Experienced in Python and SQL
- Proficient in working in Windows and Linux operating systems, including basic command knowledge, deployment across multiple systems, installation and update processes
- Strong background in troubleshooting hardware components, software, and drivers -
- Experienced in executing test cases in different environments
- Thorough experience setting up testing hardware on systems including servers
- Well-versed in setting up Green Hills Probes, Power Injection Fixture cards (PITA), Quarch Torridon Interface Kits and other probing tools on systems
- Experienced in managing system pools and tracking hardware and rack system inventory using company tracking programs and Excel on a daily basis
- Experienced in log analysis, triaging, and downloading failure analysis logs - Infrastructure troubleshooting related to network connections, PDUs, KVMs, etc
- Create and monitor tickets regarding failures and requests in JIRA ticketing system
- Strong background in modifying and deploying automated scripts for system setup and maintenance
- Experienced in adding and configuring peripherals to x86 motherboards
- Experienced in accessing BIOS to configure proper configurations for booting and drive enumeration for testing
Timeline
TEST ENGINEER
WiPro NVIDIA
04.2022 - 02.2023
TEST ENGINEER
HCL America Solutions, Inc. Intel
04.2021 - 04.2022
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Pretty Sweet Bakery
01.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
CSU Sacramento
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Folsom Lake College