Gagan Bala
Princeton Junction
Summary
Highly trained and well-qualified Test Engineer possessing exceptional testing qualifications related to both software and hardware installations. Knowledgeable about troubleshooting, implementation and ongoing operation of complex systems in collaboration with solid teams. Strong leader well-versed in team management, site leadership and process integration. History of building and maintaining forward-thinking and productive environments focused on teamwork and common objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Engineer
L3Harris corp.
Clifton
05.2017 - Current
- Review and support development of documentation, analysis, and reports related to test results.
- Review and support development test related artifacts to include test plans, procedures, reports, cases, problem reports, deficiency reports, and briefings.
- Performs defect tracking during testing and assists in analysis of system and component level issues/deficiencies; assists in the mitigation and resolution of identified issues/deficiencies.
- Supports evaluations and provides technical assessment at system and software level reviews.
- Supports the development of technical documentation outlining test configuration, levels, methods, and environments.
- Supports test activities to include trial periods, operational test events, prototype demonstrations, and training.
ET1
US Navy Reserves
Lakehurst
08.2015 - Current
- Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords and defined network policies and procedures
- Managed day to day storage equipment administration to promote optimal system asset application.
- Worked with Navy’s NETC2 system.
- Created backups for both SIPR and NIPR.
- Monitored application and print servers, rapidly responding to faults and malfunctions
- Worked with active directory to create and maintain accounts
- Troubleshoot day to day IT issues and network problems
- Worked in team to set up the racks and routed cables for NIPR and SIPR
- Provided support in various military exercises.
- Conducted routine maintenance and checks to make sure that all the equipment is in good shape
- Made sure that all patches are pushed in time as per instructions.
- Maintained access logs.
Engineering Technologist
SAM Inc (sub-contractor with BAE Systems)
Mt Laurel
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Work in Data analysis team
- Provide support to various test events conducted at LM facility and CSEDS.
- Provide Engineering and Technical support to the Test & Evaluation (T&E) Division Head at Aegis Technical Representative (AEGIS TECHREP) in Moorestown, NJ.
- Support US Navy and specifically the TECHREP customer in verification of various design performance aspects involving the integration of the AEGIS Weapon System with Ballistic Missile Defense functionality in an AEGIS Combat System environment.
- Work with T&E team to apply knowledge of the AEGIS Weapon System & the integrated Ballistic Missile Defense capabilities in a test program designed to verify government acceptance requirements were met by the system developer.
Field Service Engineer
Bombardier
Lake Orion
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Perform the equipment’s installation and supervising team at site during project execution and to develop method statements and follows up for job execution at site
- Provide assistance in the inspection and testing of materials procured for the assigned projects
- Coordinate with the site departments in preparing and obtaining work permits and to ensure that the job at site is carried out in compliance with all safety rules and precautions
- Initiate and coordinate testing of new equipment in sites in collaboration with the concerned divisions
- Maintain a good record of all the documentation related to the project undertaken
- Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the existing systems in terms of obsolescence, spares availability, in order to apply a judicious analysis of the various alternatives to arrive at optimum solutions for effective support to the company operating divisions
- Working with the client systems engineers for systems comments and upgrades and performing the necessary changes required.
Electronics Technician
US Navy
Great Lakes
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Planned, built, test, troubleshoot, repair and modified developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics.
- Discussed layout and assembly procedures and problems with Engineer and drew sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
- Assembled experimental circuitry or complete prototype model according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components.
- Recommended changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
- Set up standard test apparatus or devices test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and live tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
- Performed functions such as Adjusting, calibrating, aligning, and modifying circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
Education
Master - Electrical And Computer Engineering
NYIT
B.E - Electronics
Kurukshetra University
IndiaSkills
- MS Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Windows
- Unix
- Apple macOS
- MATLAB
- C
- Pascal
- Test equipment operation
- Diagnostic testing
- R-C timing networks knowledge
- Safety-oriented
- Inter-related circuit alignment
- Feed-back amplifiers
- Diagnostics specialist
- Organized
- Electronic test tools
- Proficient multi-tasker
- Excellent communication techniques
- Multidisciplinary exposure
- Complex problem solver
- Advanced critical thinking
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Analyzing user and functional and business requirements
- Creation of Test Plans
- Test Cases
- Executing and analyzing Test Results
- Report defects
- Test plans and test cases from marketing requirements and functional specifications
- Types of testing
- Functional testing
- Integration testing
- Exception testing
- Boundary testing
- Compatibility testing
- Interoperability testing
- Applications testing
- Quality assurance
- Black box testing
- Gray box testing
- Manual Testing
- Automation testing
- Load Runner
- SQA Suite
- Client server applications
- Web-based applications
- Manual Testing using Black Box testing methodologies
- SDLC processes
- Quick Test Pro
- Test Director
- Mercury
- ATRT
- Data Driven Testing
- Writing Test Scripts
- UAT testing
- Written and oral communication skills
- Analytical and numerical knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Financial principles
Certification
- Comptia Security +
- Certification in Advanced Electronics and Computer field (Navy A school, Great Lakes, IL)
- Certification in basic RF course (Harris)
- Certification in NETC2 Training (Navy)
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu
References
Available on request.
Training
- Six months training in BSNL (INDIA)
- RF planning
- GPRS, Edge and 3G concepts
- CDMA technologies, CDMA concepts
- WCDMA UTRAN features
- Basic RF
Software Testing Skills
- Proficient in analyzing user and functional and business requirements and relating each requirement to the design specifications.
- Knowledge in creation of Test Plans, Test Cases, executing and analyzing Test Results, report any defects.
- Knowledge of test plans and test cases from marketing requirements and functional specifications.
- Understanding of types of testing, including functional, integration, exception, boundary, compatibility and interoperability.
- Experience in applications testing, quality assurance, Black box, Gray box testing, Manual Testing and automation testing using Load Runner and SQA Suite, in client server and Web-based applications.
- Strong skills in Manual Testing using Black Box testing methodologies.
- Strong understanding knowledge of the SDLC processes.
- Working knowledge in Quick Test Pro, Test Director, Mercury, and ATRT.
- Working knowledge in Data Driven Testing & Writing Test Scripts.
- Was involved in UAT testing.
Security Clearance
Active Secret
Timeline
Test Engineer
L3Harris corp.
05.2017 - Current
Engineering Technologist
SAM Inc (sub-contractor with BAE Systems)
05.2016 - 05.2017
Field Service Engineer
Bombardier
10.2015 - 05.2016
ET1
US Navy Reserves
08.2015 - Current
Electronics Technician
US Navy
12.2014 - 09.2015
Master - Electrical And Computer Engineering
NYIT
B.E - Electronics
Kurukshetra University