Mario Gabriel
Madison,AL
Summary
Dynamic, mission-orientated, and attention-to-detail results-driven Senior Training and Test Procedure Development Specialist with a military background. Offering a diverse background in operations oversight, distribution direction, technical evaluation, logistics, and inventory and supply chain management. A catalyst in material procedural testing and mechanical testing. I have a working knowledge of Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS), Conduct Software Quality Test (SQT), Defect tracking, Test plan implementation, Regression Testing calculations on specific Line Replaceable Units, software development, and safety testing on initial testbed software upgrades. I have a general knowledge of software loading programming (SLV), creating software test plans (STPs), and collecting data. A Master Gunner graduate with over 14 years of experience in routine testing, gunnery simulations, training devices appends, and gunnery ranges development from Company through Division.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Test Engineer
Higher Echelon
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for developing test procedures and testing, training, creating standard operating procedures, and maintaining Bradley Fighting Vehicles variants to operational readiness for software upgrades to the line replaceable units
- Conducting quality checks and regression testing on Line Replaceable Units, and software upgrades functionality on Testbeds
- Also, perform quality assurance in new products improving development and ensuring schedule delivery on upgrades and constantly focusing, documenting on ways to determine the software and line replaceable units’ reliability
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
- Streamlined testing processes by developing reusable test scripts and templates.
- Managed defect tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.
State Training Instructor
Georgia Driving Academy
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for training new drivers on obtaining Class A and Class B consisting of classroom instructions, maneuver training and driving skills development
- Also, perform quality control inspection checks before and after a trip, along with coupling and uncoupling drop and hookup load training
- Training yearly, over 800 new drivers within the scope of Automatic and Manual Commercial Vehicles
- Partnered with organizational leaders to identify skill gaps within the workforce, developing targeted training programs to address identified needs.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive lesson plans, ensuring consistency in training quality.
Doctrine Writer and Tester
Master Gunner School
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Oversaw the coordination of the course training materials, updates, resources; and instructors’ certification;
- Assisted in the training of thirty-five A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (BFV) Master Gunners
- A Master Gunner Instructor training over 200 personnel yearly in the ranks of SGT (P) to MSG on the BFV in the areas of maintenance, weapons systems, preliminary, gunnery techniques, training management and planning at Company thru Division levels
- Managed defect tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
Stevens Transport and Swift
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Company Overview: Worked for one of the premier preferred dedicated Perdue Team for premium time-sensitive and temperature-controlled logistics services within a variety of markets across the United States
- Responsible for training new driver and transporting different types of goods from distribution centers to customer locations using a truck
- Also, required to perform inspections before and after a trip, and unload cased products from the trailer to customer facilities
- Stevens Transport’s vast experience for providing one-way refrigerated frozen and dry commodities across 48 states
- Worked for one of the premier preferred dedicated Perdue Team for premium time-sensitive and temperature-controlled logistics services within a variety of markets across the United States
Team Chief
Stryker/Bradley Proponency Office
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Chief advisor for the Stryker/Bradley Proponency Office;
- Instructs over 160 personnel yearly in the ranks of Sergeant to Master Sergeant on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle in the areas of maintenance, weapons systems, preliminary, gunnery techniques, gunnery training management and planning
- As a Subject Matter Expert, provides expertise during modification development of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle systems, training devices, and associated training doctrine researched, designed and implemented the current HBCT gunnery manual (FM3-20.21) and the Stryker Variants development and gunnery manual being used throughout the Army
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
Senior Training Manager
Bradley Training Instructor
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Serves as an instructor for New Equipment Training (NETT) Programs for TACOM LCMC
- Provides classroom and functional training, instruction and technical assistance in the operation and maintenance of assigned systems and associated items
- Instructs on the system theory of operation and/or maintenance of system
- Assist with the development and conduct of technical orientations and demonstration on new and/or modified equipment
- Trains Soldiers and instructors on equipment operation and maintenance procedures that are new or unique
- Provides courses to student and key operator/maintenance/inspection/ supervisory / test personnel from Active Army, army National Guard (ARNG), United States Army Reserve (USAR), other U
- S
- Forces such as the Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy and foreign military personnel as required
- Implemented innovative instructional design techniques for engaging and effective training content delivery.
M113 Senior Training Instructor
BAE Systems
07.2008 - 04.2010
- Serve as subject matter expert, Instructor, liaison for M113A2 Family of Vehicles training over 1000 Iraqi Soldiers in the ranks of Private thru Captain’s in collective gunnery scenarios, training presentations, weaponry fundamentals and employment, course materials reviews and training aids, small group demonstrations, with additional areas of operation, maintenance, communications, troubleshooting procedures and repairs of the M113A2 Armor Personnel Carrier
- Mentored new instructors, aiding their transition into the role and ensuring effective delivery of course content.
- Maintained compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and quality goals.
- Developed comprehensive training materials that resulted in higher knowledge retention among participants.
Education
Certificate - Introduction to Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Fundamentals of Quality Assurance Introduction to Quality Control, Agile Essentials
Allison Academy
01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Columbus, GA01.2015
Skills
- Manual testing
- Regression testing
- Black box testing
- Bug tracking
- Test plan creation
- Quality assurance
- Database testing
- Functional testing
Security Clearances
Secret
Citizenship
Yes
Awards
DMSM for War on Terror in Afghanistan
Activities
- ATF (Improved Explosives Device) Site Exploitation
- Bradley Fighting Vehicle A3 Master Gunner School
- Stryker Leader Course
- Commercial Driver State (Georgia) Certified Instructor
- Bradley Training Devices
- M113 Trainer
- Simulations
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
Higher Echelon
04.2022 - Current
State Training Instructor
Georgia Driving Academy
01.2020 - 04.2022
Doctrine Writer and Tester
Master Gunner School
07.2018 - 12.2019
Stevens Transport and Swift
12.2013 - 10.2015
Team Chief
Stryker/Bradley Proponency Office
01.2011 - 12.2013
Senior Training Manager
Bradley Training Instructor
05.2010 - 01.2011
M113 Senior Training Instructor
BAE Systems
07.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Introduction to Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Fundamentals of Quality Assurance Introduction to Quality Control, Agile Essentials
Allison Academy
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