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Mukaddes Aral

Mukaddes Aral

Test Engineer
Frisco,TX

Summary

Background writing and implementing test cases, developing testing plans and identifying use cases. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking Test Engineer offering three years of experience and expertise necessary to take on dynamic and complex software systems. Strong background in both manual and automation testing. Software-savvy quality assurance professional committed to confirming proper functionality and usability of software products before release. Plans test schedules and strategies according to project scope and delivery dates and monitors and tracks bug resolutions. Reviews software documentation to verify technical accuracy and completeness and to mitigate risks. Quality expert with success reviewing features and assessing functionality to identify common and complex software problems. Special experience in LabWindows/CVI and C languages illustrated throughout career accomplishments. Collaborates with cross-functional team members to enhance software package quality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Plano ISD
Plano, TX
08.2002 - 12.2005
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts, managed assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
  • Provided instruction for students in Algebra

Test Engineer

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC.
Richardson, TX
05.2002 - 08.2002
  • Automated verification test plans for DUT by using LabWindowsCVI.
  • Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
  • Supported design, development and integration of communication systems meeting hyper-specific customer specifications.
  • Communicated technical information both verbally and in writing in simple terminology
  • Researched new developments in testing methods and equipment and made recommendations to improve testing procedures

RF Test Engineer

Nortel Networks, INC.
Richardson, TX
10.1999 - 04.2002
  • Supported bench level tests and characterizations of DUT.
  • Designed and implemented tests for functionality of subsystems to meet design objectives of the LMDS.
  • Conducted measurements using signal analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector analyzer etc.
  • Automated manuel test procedures by using LabWindows/CVI.
  • Led and supported design, development and integration of advanced radar and communication systems meeting hyper-specific customer specifications
  • Conducted research, design and testing of radio frequency hardware, circuit design and sub-system integration for designated products.
  • Guided program junior engineers in navigating complex technical questions arising in course of regular operations
  • Completed calculations and design simulations to assess power needs and choose optimal components

Electrical Engineer

SpectraPoint Wireless, LLC./Motorola, Inc.
Richardson, TX
05.1997 - 09.1999
  • Participated in LMDS NIU's modem design and development.
  • Participated at PLL Synthesizer's designing process for clock generation by testing and writing real time test program by using C.
  • Designed and presented test procedures for LMDS base station components, wrote automation test programs by using LabWindows/CVI as software development tool.
  • Performed design verification tests of major subassemblies and wrote factory test procedures of LMDS base racks.

Test Engineering Intern

SGS-Thomson Microelectronics, Inc.
Carrollton, TX
01.1997 - 05.1997
  • Worked on RVSI LS-2000 Lead scanner and Mini Master Test Equipment.
  • Wrote specs to define responsibilities for engineering, maintenance and, production for cable and land boards management.
  • Specifications of cable and land boards management programs were determined.
  • Maintained cables and loadboards.
  • Reviewed, evaluated and identified requirements for testability.
  • Provided solutions to various technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
  • Researched new developments in testing methods and equipment and made recommendations to improve testing procedures.
  • Established clear measurable goals and objectives for projects, prioritizing tasks for team members.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Profilo Inc.
Istanbul, Turkey
02.1990 - 07.1992
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems.
  • Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
  • Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
  • Drove corrective actions to accomplish project closure and recurrence control.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Simtel Electronics, Inc.
Istanbul, Turkey
09.1989 - 02.1990
  • Trained and guided onsite team members in quality assurance standards, and procedures.
  • Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
  • Worked closely with different departments to develop innovative solutions to functionality issues.
  • Drove corrective actions to accomplish project closure and recurrence control.
  • Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
  • Tested incoming electronic and mechanical components
  • Administrated national standard approval.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.1995 - 05.1997

Skills

Manual and automated testing

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Software

LabWindows/CVi, Labview, C, Visual Basic

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Plano ISD
08.2002 - 12.2005

Test Engineer

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC.
05.2002 - 08.2002

RF Test Engineer

Nortel Networks, INC.
10.1999 - 04.2002

Electrical Engineer

SpectraPoint Wireless, LLC./Motorola, Inc.
05.1997 - 09.1999

Test Engineering Intern

SGS-Thomson Microelectronics, Inc.
01.1997 - 05.1997

Master of Science - Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas At Dallas
08.1995 - 05.1997

Quality Assurance Engineer

Profilo Inc.
02.1990 - 07.1992

Quality Assurance Engineer

Simtel Electronics, Inc.
09.1989 - 02.1990
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