Lionel Michael
Ashland,MA
Summary
Experienced Principal Engineer with a strong background in Agile Software Development, Test Management, and Project Planning. Proven track record in managing software development projects, facilitating PI Planning sessions, and leading Agile Release Trains. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to align business objectives and deliverables. Excels in automation of test cases and software test lifecycle management. Eager to contribute to Silicontek Inc's strategic objectives by leveraging technical skills and leadership experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Principal Engineer
Medtronic
06.2020 - Current
- Facilitated PI Planning sessions, ensuring alignment between teams and business objectives, resulting in a 15% increase in project efficiency
- Led firmware development incorporating SAFe Agile framework, enhancing team collaboration and project delivery timelines by 20%
- Collaborated with stakeholders to bring their vision to reality, achieving a 10% improvement in project outcomes
Senior Engineer
Medtronic
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Led the planning and management of software/firmware design verification, automating manual test cases with LabView and National Instruments tools, enhancing test efficiency by 70%
- Served as Scrum Master/Product Owner at various project phases, ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies, resulting in a 15-20% improvement in team collaboration and project delivery
- Facilitated PI Planning sessions, aligning teams with business objectives, and achieving a 15% increase in project efficiency
Software Test Lead - Consultant
Medtronic
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed the software test lifecycle for the Medtronic MCS VAD system, ensuring compliance with medical device standards, resulting in a 10% increase in project efficiency
- Developed and executed test plans, coordinated defect resolution, and maintained detailed documentation, enhancing team collaboration by 10%
- Designed and implemented a test automation framework, integrating automation tools, developing reusable scripts, and training team members on best practices, improving project outcomes by 15%
Software Verification Lead - Consultant
Welchallyn
07.2011 - 10.2015
- Managed the end-to-end software test lifecycle for a Class 2 medical device, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and quality requirements, resulting in a 10-15% increase in project efficiency
- Designed and implemented an automation testing framework using .NET and C#, significantly reducing manual testing efforts and increasing test coverage by 50%
- Facilitated PI Planning sessions, aligning teams with business objectives, and achieving a 15-20% improvement in team collaboration
Software Test Engineer - Consultant
Abbott
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Developed and executed automation test cases using in-house C# framework, converting Excel-based tests to C#, improving test efficiency by 35%
- Led the testing of Class 3 ICDs and Programmer, ensuring compliance with medical device standards, resulting in a 15-20% increase in project efficiency
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance test coverage and accuracy, achieving a 25% improvement in project outcomes
Education
MBA -
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Mumbai University
Skills
Agile Software Development
undefinedCertification
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Honors And Awards
- Medtronic MCS Quality Hero 2019 - Medtronic
- Medtronic Framingham Site Quality Hero - Medtronic
- Welchallyn Spot Award - Welchallyn
- IGATE IEvolve Kaizen Award - IGATE
- St. Jude Medical Excellence Award - St. Jude Medical
Accomplishments
1. Improved Team Velocity: Successfully increased team velocity by 35% through the implementation of Agile best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
2. Reduced Time-to-Market: Led the transition to Agile methodologies, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-market for new product features.
3. Quality Improvements: Implemented test automation and continuous integration practices, reducing defect rates by 50% and improving overall product quality.
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- Scrum Alliance
- Agile Alliance
- IEEE
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Medtronic
06.2020 - Current
Senior Engineer
Medtronic
10.2017 - 06.2020
Software Test Lead - Consultant
Medtronic
10.2015 - 10.2017
Software Verification Lead - Consultant
Welchallyn
07.2011 - 10.2015
Software Test Engineer - Consultant
Abbott
07.2010 - 07.2011
MBA -
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Mumbai University
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