Michael Medland
Test Engineer
San Jose,CA
Summary
Systems engineering professional who has years of experience running large scale test operations Qualified Test Engineer proven to implement and maintain cost-effective methods of system testing and troubleshooting to reduce operating costs. Technically-savvy and skilled at quickly learning new concepts, software and equipment. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal talents. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Engineering Lead
APPLE, Special Projects Group
05.2021 - Current
- Autonomous Systems Responsible for project managing simultaneous medium-to-large cross-functional Validation
- Testing and Data Collection initiatives, and delivering them in line with key project milestones
- Create V&V plans based on requirements to thoroughly test autonomy software on-vehicle
- Lead benchmark testing efforts on ADAS vehicles
- Failure analysis, reporting, tracking of issue resolution and bug fixes
- Develop, draft and finalize budgets for vehicle testing, and create annual road maps In constant communications with regulatory, legal, government affairs, EHS and new product security partners to plan for testing expansion into new regions
- Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and EPM’s to define and strategize test plans.
Test Coordinator
KETT ENGINEERING
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Autonomous Systems Coordinated and supervised a medium sized team of data collection operators
- Developed training curriculum and modules
- Performed safety audits to ensure compliance of test safety protocols
- Kept track of software regressions and escalated novel behaviors seen during testing
- Worked with the AI/ML engineering team to improve UI and make it more robust for testing.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Sacramento State University
Certification
SQL, JIRA, , Operations Management, Systems Engineering, Test Expansion
Skills
- Project Management
- Test Results Evaluation
- Test Plans and Cases
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- System Requirement Analysis
- Test Plan Development
- Test Preparation
- Risk Management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancement401k matchCompany CultureStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork-life balanceTimeline
Test Engineering Lead
APPLE, Special Projects Group
05.2021 - Current
Test Coordinator
KETT ENGINEERING
09.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Sacramento State University
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