Don Nguyen
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Experienced Test Engineer with over 20 years in manufacturing testing and test plan development from initial design stages. Collaborates with design and mechanical engineers to create automated test systems and fixtures. Develops software to optimize automation tests, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Recognized for improving test coverage and defect tracking, ensuring reliable outcomes across hardware and software systems.
Overview
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Languages
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21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Engineer
Extron Electronics
Anaheim, California
09.2005 - Current
- Developed test plans and strategies for products.
- Designed test plans for hardware and software validation.
- Supported development of test plans and procedures for hardware and software systems.
- Ran manual and automated tests with lab equipment and test scripts.
- Conducted functional, performance, stress and regression tests.
- Executed regression, integration, and system testing procedures.
- Analyzed system requirements to create test cases.
- Checked specifications and mapped requirements to test coverage.
- Created test data for validating scenarios based on functional requirements.
- Documented defects found during testing process.
- Created traceability matrices between user stories and test cases.
- Produced test scripts for new automated software testing rounds.
- Designed automation test suites for enterprise software delivery teams.
- Created and optimized automated testing tools for repetitive tasks.
- Improved test methods and updated technical procedures.
- Collaborated with development teams on fixing bugs and improving existing features.
- Worked with engineers and product teams to define test requirements.
- Provided technical guidance to junior team members on testing processes and procedures.
- Assisted in developing automated test systems using software tools like LabVIEW and MATLAB.
- Analyzed test data to support engineering decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the development cycle to ensure that specifications were met.
- Coordinated with design, quality, and manufacturing teams.
- Worked closely with production teams to ensure quality standards were met during manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely completion while meeting tight deadlines.
- Participated in root cause analysis activities to determine the source of issues with products or components.
- Troubleshot prototype systems during the development phase by identifying design flaws or potential hazards.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
- Performed debugging, troubleshooting and repair of electronic assemblies.
- Provided training to junior engineers on the use of specialized test equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all tests performed and provided detailed reports to management.
- Conducted experiments, collected data, and wrote reports on findings.
- Assessed emerging technologies for integration into existing product lines. for potential application in existing products or services.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Proposed effective strategies to improve project outcomes. and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with production teams to ensure quality standards were met during manufacturing processes.
- Developed and implemented test plans for electrical engineering projects.
- Participated in root cause analysis activities to determine the source of issues with products or components.
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
DeVry Education
Long Beach, CA06-2002
Skills
Test planning
- Test strategy
- Test automation
- Automated testing
- Automation development
- Test estimation
- Test coverage
- Functional testing
- Regression testing
- Performance testing
- Load testing
- System testing
- Defect tracking
- Requirements traceability
- Root cause analysis
- Technical writing
- LabView programming
- Cross-team collaboration
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Analytical problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Task management
- Leadership
- Relationship building
- ISO compliance
Languages
English
Professional
Vietnamese
Professional
Timeline
Senior Test Engineer
Extron Electronics
09.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
DeVry Education