Donato Renderos
Hayward,CA
Summary
Decisive, strategic, and performance-driven professional with keen organizational, and troubleshooting abilities. Seeking a full-time position with a well-established organization with a stable environment that will lead to lasting employment. To get experience with Analog Circuits, Digital circuits, PC design, Micro controller design, embedded hardware & software debugging, C language, Assembly, telecommunication and validation testing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware and Software Engineer
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, CA
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Working as team in the lab completing daily milestones as per requirements.
- Wiring and connecting. Thermo cups to motherboard, installing thermo rods to motherboard.
- Welding and installing pipes, valves to FCM, uninstalling FCM for connections for reuse purposes.
- Assembly and disassembly of heating/cooling systems using procedure and diagnostics.
- Running Windows, Tiny Linux and Ubuntu for cloning Hard disk (Automation).
- Making sure software are successfully downloaded to Hard disk, send packages files to vrl IP address, run Python Script.
FPGA Product Engineer
WinMax@Microsoft
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Run fpga tests on accelerator cards connected to Microsoft servers
- Implemented a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) sensor based on the Nordic nRF52840
- Measures, temperature, 3 axis acceleration, light
- Reports that information through BLE register protocol
- Established BLE audio communication between STM32F106 & AS3527 over I2C & I2S
- Generate 8-bit mono BLE audio using PWM
- Run power, LPDDR5, I2C, PCIE, UART, SPI tests on FPGA silicon parts
- Lead engineering team in developing person security devices includes cameras and BLE audio/ video profiles for UK based customer
- Set up server with adk controller, interposer board, ribbon cables
- Coordinating project goals with program, project and design teams to align goals, hit deadlines and deliverer embedded software releases
- Experience with embedded RTOS uCOSII porting on ARM Cortex-M, LTIB (Linux Target Image Builder) for developing Linux image and BSP on ARM Cortex-A8
- SOC bootloader, RFIC BSP
- Implement and deploy embedded software for new products that include Bluetooth.
Electrical Engineer III
Askconsulting@Apple
03.2022 - 08.2022
- PCIe compliance testing with Keysight USB4 valiframe tool on scope
- DP (Display Port) compliance testing with Infinitum tool on scope
- USB4 Rx 10G compliance testing with Keysight valiframe tool on scope
- USB4 Rx 20G compliance testing with Keysight valiframe tool on scope
- USB4 Tx 10G compliance testing with Infinitum tool on scope
- USB4 Tx 20G compliance testing with Infinitum tool on scope
- USB4 Tx 10.312G compliance testing with Infinitum tool on scope
- USB4 Tx 20.625G compliance testing with Infinitum tool on scope
- HDMI compliance testing with Infinitum tool on scope
- Develop platform software using C++/python on RTOS embedded MON300 hardware (Petalinux OS) to support API Gateways with REST services such as OS+firmware+library service+software upgrades, logging services, NTP timing services, LINUX network devices & service configurations, third-party software integration
- Develop ARM-based Linux embedded kernel software of video coding layer on in C/C++/C#/python/PHP on Linux IPv4 & IPv6 ethernet L2 device driver with multicast promiscuous mode enabled and Linux/Window QAM & ASI L2 video device drivers for MPEG2 & H.264 video codecs on video stream failure analysis metrics such as frames lost, jitters & delays, quantization, media loss rate, network loss probability, VFactor
- Maintain VFactor Embedded Agent SDK Programming APIs in C/C++ for SetTopBox programming LSI embedded server and Android NDK client applications to measure broadcasting video quality
- Tx Return loss compliance testing with Infinitum tool on PNA
- Rx Return loss compliance testing with Infinitum tool on PNA
- Proficient in working with wireless stacks such as Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, enabling communication in connected systems
- Saved data, saved as workbook, saved html, PDF files
- Restore MacBook Pro OS and updated or flashed firmware
- Operated Bit error rate tester (BERT)
- Calibrated performance network analyzer (PNA)
- Short circuit test, power capacity test on MacBook pro
- Used test fixtures, ISI boards to connect MacBook pro
- Skilled in communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and application interfaces, as well as API, cloud, Flask, MQTT, SSL, and TCP/IP messaging in the context of IoT development and using Git for efficient code management and collaboration.
Test Engineer
Cynetsysyems@kla-tencore
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintain test tooling, sending/receiving tooling to complete daily work activities
- Complete work assignments that are moderately complex in nature
- Prepares technical reports summarizing findings problems
- Maintain tool schedules, complete alignment processes
- Tests and troubleshoots assemblies or final priduction
- Self-starter who can work in a self-motivated manner work independently with little supervision
- Lead embedded software project in C++/C# on Wifi mobile phone development involved multiple software platform development using open source uClinux & Busybox on ARM-based microprocessor, Freescale ColdFire & Infineon Inca (MIPS) & Marvell /Boardcom wireless chipsets
- Complete daily (milestones) per defined test times
- Work in a team environment with frequent interactions
- Support tool progression priorities.
HardwareValidation Engineer
Aditi Consulting @ Intel
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Tested Bit Error rate (BER), collected data and captured eye diagram, connected Bert M9505A to M8057A pattern generator remote head to channel 1 and 2 on oscilloscope
- Set up dev board connected Agilent 66000A MPS mainframe & Keysight N6701C MPS mainframe
- Flashed FPGA with usb-blaster, ran tests on FPGA, swapped out different FPGA’s onto dev board
- Connected lane 0 lane 1 lane2 and lane3 to board from oscilloscope channel 1 for different tests
- Installed Python, Quartus II, pyscripter, Keysight FlexDCA oscilloscope software onto host PC
- Connected dev board to Silicon Labs SiLab@Si5391-EB REV 1.0 which connects to host PC
- Flashed Altera FPGA with Quatus II software edited python code for different tests
- Connected back plane boards that connects transmitter channels to receiver
- Document test conditions, procedures and record results
- Use analog and digital test tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and not errer rate testers
- Help debug protocols for conducting tests
- Experience with 3GPP specs for 3G/4G/5G
- Experience with logging tools QxDM, QCAT, Wireshark, STT, ELT
- Experience with carriers like Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
- Log analysis and debugging experience.
Electrical Engineer
Cube-hub @ Intel
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Used Meteorology test equipment like thermometers, pressure gauges, dial calipers, microscopes, pressure benches, optical testing tools, digital gauges, spectrum analyzers
- Installing IFWI firmware into design boards using Dediprog Eng software & hw programmer
- Added command or commented out commands to run different tests on Python scripts
- Experience working in clean rooms, clean room suit, booties, gloves & safety goggles
- Collected test data and stored statistical analysis data onto Excel spread sheet
- Debug and validation experience of HSIO analog circuit, DFT hardware testing
- Hardware and software debug of HSIO’s like PCIe, USB2, USB3 and PLL
- Bench validation of design boards using oscilloscope and BERTs
- Worked on boards set up probes to check traffic
- Review/ create data sheets using an oscilloscope get printouts.
Hardware lab Engineer
Virtusa@Google
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Linux experience in flashing devices, logging into servers & trouble shooting network connection, used TeamViewer to remote into macmini's
- Set up AP’s, connecting servers to networks, experience troubling shooting network connection
- Set up control servers installed linux OS, remote login into servers to trouble shoot devices
- Experience with virtual machines, have Android experience & python and bash scripting
- Made changes to too wired networks, modified DHCP file with IP addresses of devices
- Set up server racks and racking devices and running ethernet cables to access points
- Debugged wired networks, replaced wires, replaced devices, flashed, re paved devices
- Inventory up dating, ordering, receiving orders and returning orders and sorting items
- Installed Chromebooks, on test stations, ran automated tests, modified Java scripts
- Building test stations with google home nest devices
- Installing lab test equipment.
QA Engineer
Virtusa @ Google
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Set up mobile device and assemble test stations on server racks, server trays & in multiple labs
- Perform function tests on different mobile device models with different android OS versions
- Recursive tests for new releases that are better versions of features of the app
- Test experimental features of the Google app before they’re released
- Test new and current features that haven’t been released to the public
- Beta test the Google search app on Android and IOS devices
- Update the Google app install apps in playstore
- Ensure all apps are up to date from the Google Play Store
- Set up and test that the Google assistant is working.
Lab Engineer
World Phone IP @ Google
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Set up Duts and assemble test stations on server racks, benches and multiple labs
- Monitor devices using software harnesses mobile harness and respond to alerts
- Brought up Downed devices and servers, replaced broken devices, cables and servers
- Installed Ubuntu OS on system 76 servers, Installed High Sierra & Mojave OS on mac mini
- Followed documentation to install scripts on servers to run on software mobile harness
- Removed batteries and inserted dummy batteries added cables to phones for power testing
- Connected power cable modified phones to power supply or monsoon for power testing
- Configured monsoons for power modified phones on mobile harness front end
- Set up WIFI ap’s SSID’s 2.5G & 5G, connected devices to ap’s factory reset ap’s installed FW
- Worked with venders to OEM unlock phones, flashed phones with flash station program
- Used Terminal Emulator or linux shell, command line to flash android phones
- Used Apple configurator 2 or Apple store to recover or upgrade apple IOS.
Lab Admin
HCL @ Google
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Ran scripts on phones and devices, repaired down devices, used auto test, mobile harness
- Support develop test the DUT (Device Under Test) with all the peripherals/accessories
- Monitor & report functional failures & document steps to repair failures and file bugs
- Experience configuring BIOS enabling UEFI, legacy settings, enabling virtual machine
- Manage requests on different projects & timelines manage a lab environment/network
- Cellular testing, Inserted sim cards into phones tested phones for international calling
- Trouble shooting servers, installing operating systems, installing configuration files
- Set up Chrome devices, Onhub, chrome books, Chromebox, disabled write protection
- Flashed devices, flashed images on USBs, flashed chrome deivces, flashed SD cards
- Proficient with Linux command line terminal, familiar with command lines and scripts
- Ran Wifi tests, ran image install tests, power tests and Bluetooth tests on devices
- Support QA testing on prototype devices, set up test beds, used tradefed
- Setup test benches test, execute test plans and report and record data
- Trouble shoot networks, patched ethernet outputs, connected to networks
- Set up dev servers, servers HP Z640, Z440, Z420 and other models
- Configured BIOS on servers, installed Ubuntu OS from bootable USB
- Buillt test stations and racks, did inventory, ordered parts maintain labs
- Perform Inventory tracking of all electrical lab equipment and tracking
- Trouble shoot chrome books, installed images updated firmware
- Set up DUTs in Wifi test chamber, brought up downed devices
- Mantained and replaced lab equipment with upgrades did device audits
- Testing experience in USB 2.0, 3.0, DP, HDMI, Power, WIFI/RF
- Installing different builds of android OS builds on phones
- Ordering components and working with vendors.
Mechanical Engineer
Engineering Resource Group @ Microsoft
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Trouble shoot test system, System & Component, PCB, Power supply, CPU replacement
- Cone HD with cloner, download images, installed different images single & multi boot
- Moved thermal camber, set up thermal chamber, set up thermal test, inserted PCB’s
- Install Firmware, BIOS, MS 8.1, MS 7, MS 10, Linux Ubuntu OS with bootable USB
- Desktop trouble shooting, Replace HD, Install OS, Replace mother board, keyboard
- Lab set up, Bench set up, Test Tray set up, Ethernet set up, Power strip set up
- Ordering lab equipment, Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Desktop, Bench lights
- HD Cloning station set up, Cloned different HD Solid state, Magnetic
- Set up Monitors to HDMI switches on test trays & systems.
Hardware Engineer
Ericent Technologies Engineer
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Trouble shoot power supplies, DC load generators connections to test kits and test
- Troubleshooting software, programming in C, C++ and Linux, installed Ubunto OS
- Troubleshoot Iridium repeater, tested fiber optic cables with Fluke network LAN tester
- Tested loon PCBs with power supply & oscilloscope, shelled into boards via ST-Link
- Flashed PCB boards with BIOS & Firmware, Installed FW in Go pro camera’s
- Photovoltic testing of Solar panels with power supply and Thermal Camera
- Thermal chamber testing on PCB's using associative environmental systems
- Stress test of PCB’s, data collection of performance tested board components
- Tested fiber optic cable with FSP 12B mini type fiber optic power meter
- Ran different test scripts for PCB’s, characterization recorded collected data
- Set up tests at different sites flashed PCBs, Batteries with debuggers
- Viewed schematics from Altium designer layout.
Test Engineering Technician
UST Global @ Intel
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Setup lab equipment Oscilloscope, Bluetooth tester, power supply, spectrum analyzer
- Troubleshoot motherboards Skylake Charrytrail Wilson Beach BWD Sofia Broadwell Ultrabook, HP pavilion, replaced lab tops, set up test stations ran HW tests
- Installed Win 10 x64, blue x64, win7 x64, wim & ghost images on tablets phones & PC’s
- Installed Android OS & windows OS on Form Factor Device (FFD) tablet with debugger
- Used phoneflash tools to install OS on different devices also installed firmware
- Replaced Desktop batterie, HD, cables, Configure BIOS, re installed OS image or FW
- Ran Thermal chamber testes, set up chamber timer and temperature
- Connected wires for load generator to load board, connected logic analyzer with multiplexer.
Service Engineer Test Technician
Aerotech @ Teleflex
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Ran Hi pots test on VPS systems low to high voltages, documented voltages & currents
- Performed hardware and software upgrades, replaced expansion boards, cables & DAM
- Set up test bench for Teleflex VPS system with iPad & test equipment for functional test
- Assemble G4 VPS mother board, expansion card via VGA connector and DAM board
- Tested Teleflex G4 VPS units with Oscilloscopes, function generators & HI pot tester
- Installed VPS app and Apple app software into VPS system iPad and flybook console
- Hands on work on HW SW tickets & documentation found root cause closed bugs
- Trouble shoot hard ware and software on both the component and system level
- Ran Power cycle tests, function tests on VPS systems to verify ECG signal.
BGA Engineer Technician
West Valley Staffing Group @ Nvidia
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Installed OS Images on HD’s with multi boot system, Windows 7 & 8, Debian Linux
- Test implementation of initial failure analysis of Graphic cards
- Reported bugs
- Flashed firmware for graphic cards, updated VBIOS, ran mods to test boards functionality
- Rework components on graphic cards with solder irons heat guns & preheating machines
- Reworked resistors, capacitors, inductors, LEDs, modules, dual & quad pack chips
- Rework 0201, 0402, 0805 with microscope
- Used metcal solder Irons and heat gun
- Flashed BIOS using Dediprog, flashed KSC & HD & emmc, cloned & formatted HD
- Created Solid works part LP low power tool cover, used printing machine, cleaned & assembled parts and assemblies.
Electronics Technician Engineer
Kelly Services @ Actineon
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Characterizing sensor performance across process, voltage, and temperature system test
- C / C++ / C# coding, debugging with mplab, visual studio & basic IDE, scripting in Linux
- Developing test scripts in Matlab for functional testing writing device drivers for USB
- Electro mechanical assembly of embedded PCBs, pcs with datasheets & schematics
- Installed MS OS & running Dos, Linux OS, files, Excel, Visual studio, Unix OS aps
- First line on equipment failure analysis prior to the Hardware QA group escalation
- Experience with MATLAB programming interfaced MATLAB with logic analyzer
- Support brings up, build prototypes from schematics, assembly drawing attached
- Assigned tickets by priority, follow up on tickets ensured closure of tickets
- Used oscilloscopes, multi meters, function generators and power supplies
- PCB assembly locate & repair SMT components soldering 0201 thru hole
- Populated PCB, documented validation test results troubleshoot failures.
Electro Mechanical Technician Engineer
United States Navy
12.2004 - 12.2008
- Prototype testing troubleshooting firmware, bench test equipment VSAs, VSGs, VNA SG
- Installed LT Link Network Switch 802.11 WLAN 802.15 RF/Wireless test system in labs
- Testing with Oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers Function generators DC power supply’s
- Developed test scripts in MATLAB for functional testing RF test & impedance matching
- Measured voltage current frequency power with multi & power meters, light meters
- Experience with RF generators, validation testing, test instructions & end-end testing
- Set up Oscilloscope, function generator, power supply, connected BNC cables to DUT
- Worked with software design team on Labview, MS Visual, Eagle PCB layout
- Calibrated Oscilloscopes ran 20 to 30 minutes set up and or warm up tests
- Set up test bench with ESD mats and grounding cables.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Electronic Engineering Technology -
DeVry University
Fremont, CA05.2011
Skills
- Test bench Setup
- USB4 valiframe
- Spectral Analyzers
- Rework Soldering
- Javascript
- DC Power supply
- CMOS, JFET
- Function Generators
- MS OS install
- Micro controllers
- Trouble shooting
- MS Visual C / C
- Python
- Solar panels
- Fluke Multi meter
- Altium Designer
- Linux commands
- LAN/WAN
- Oscilloscopes
- Logic analyzers
- MATLAB
- Technology: Primary strengths reside in the ability to learn and adapt to the constant and evolving changes of technology I also possess very strong customer service etiquette with an ability to help them cope with the possible down times that may occur during upgrades or infrastructure changes
Timeline
Hardware and Software Engineer
NVIDIA
02.2024 - 05.2025
FPGA Product Engineer
WinMax@Microsoft
02.2023 - 06.2023
Electrical Engineer III
Askconsulting@Apple
03.2022 - 08.2022
Test Engineer
Cynetsysyems@kla-tencore
05.2021 - 10.2021
HardwareValidation Engineer
Aditi Consulting @ Intel
04.2021 - 07.2021
Electrical Engineer
Cube-hub @ Intel
06.2020 - 12.2020
Hardware lab Engineer
Virtusa@Google
01.2020 - 03.2020
QA Engineer
Virtusa @ Google
11.2019 - 12.2019
Lab Engineer
World Phone IP @ Google
01.2017 - 11.2019
Lab Admin
HCL @ Google
10.2016 - 10.2017
Mechanical Engineer
Engineering Resource Group @ Microsoft
05.2016 - 08.2016
Hardware Engineer
Ericent Technologies Engineer
10.2015 - 04.2016
Test Engineering Technician
UST Global @ Intel
12.2014 - 07.2015
Service Engineer Test Technician
Aerotech @ Teleflex
07.2014 - 10.2014
BGA Engineer Technician
West Valley Staffing Group @ Nvidia
02.2013 - 07.2014
Electronics Technician Engineer
Kelly Services @ Actineon
02.2012 - 08.2012
Electro Mechanical Technician Engineer
United States Navy
12.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science – Electronic Engineering Technology -
DeVry University