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Hend Gad

Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

Passionate and experienced Software Tester with hands-on background in testing various development projects. Successful at testing based on customer requirements to produce on-target deliverables. Bringing 10+ years of automotive software testing experience, a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering as well as ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Reviewer Leader

Valeo
01.2016 - 06.2021
  • Led and guided software testing activities for various projects through conducting technical design reviews for Software Testing activities
  • Ensured SW requirements are fully tested with the appropriate test methodologies/strategies and 100% software coverage is achieved
  • Ensured as well test cases are readable and re-usable
  • Identified and reported all technical risks detected through each project review
  • Defined action plans with the team for risks identified through technical reviews, mentored the team for action plan implementation whenever needed, and followed-up regularly to ensure risk fixation is on the right track with respect to project software milestones
  • Reviewed a wide range of automotive software projects for different OEMs and across various product lines including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as: Lane Change Assistance, Ultrasonic Park Assistance
  • Therefore, have extensive knowledge of automotive products including safety critical (ASIL A/ ASIL B) projects
  • Performed the technical reviews with different Valeo multi sites teams (from France, Germany, China, Japan, India)
  • Hence can easily work and communicate efficiently with different people from different backgrounds
  • Reported and tracked project technical reviews KPIs on Jira on a weekly basis.

Senior Software Test Engineer

Valeo
12.2014 - 12.2015
  • Performed requirement analysis; developing a good understanding of the product and reporting any ambiguous requirements
  • Designed test cases for software requirements for the functional lane change assistance features, ensuring all testing techniques are covered
  • Enhanced software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans.
  • Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
  • Designed test cases for UDS diagnostics requirements
  • Performed cross-reviews across the team
  • Ensured 100% coverage is achieved for the testing scope
  • Translated test cases into Java test scripts
  • Executed test cases on an automated test bench, analyzed failing test cases, and reported SW bugs
  • Executed manual test cases using CANoe
  • Created and tracked Jira tickets for detected bugs
  • Documented and reported test results, including detected SW bugs, for each iteration
  • Uploaded test cases and test results on configuration management tool, Serena PVCS
  • Worked with other team members to apply ASPICE L2 standards

Software Test Engineer

Valeo
01.2009 - 08.2013
  • Conducted requirements analysis and developed a good understanding of the product
  • Designed and developed test cases and test scripts for software requirements
  • Performed and coached different testing activities (test planning, test scripts generation, test execution, test reports generation & reviews)
  • Executed test cases on an automated real-time NI test bench, analyzed and debugged failing test cases
  • Analyzed and reported SW bugs to the customer
  • In addition to handling customer communication and participating in customer audits
  • Worked on CAN, LIN and Ethernet communication protocols (depending on project).
  • Managed defect tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Cairo University
10.2008

Skills

  • DOORS
  • ISTQB advanced
  • Manual Testing
  • Automated Testing
  • Testing Methodologies
  • CAN/LIN protocols Knowledge
  • UDS ISO 14229 knowledge
  • Debugging and Troubleshooting
  • Python basic Knowledge
  • C Knowledge
  • Very good communication skills
  • Jira

Websites

Personal Information

Title: Senior Software Validation Engineer

Timeline

Software Reviewer Leader

Valeo
01.2016 - 06.2021

Senior Software Test Engineer

Valeo
12.2014 - 12.2015

Software Test Engineer

Valeo
01.2009 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Cairo University
Hend Gad