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Oumar Bella Sidibe

Oumar Bella Sidibe

Seattle,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience in Ground Truth Data Collection, testing, and optimizing software for mixed reality applications. Expertise in HoloLens development, machine learning data annotation, LiDAR processing, and leveraging Azure DevOps for software lifecycle management. Proven ability to design and execute robust test cases, contribute to high-quality software development, and collaborate across teams to meet program objectives. Strong background in both hardware and software testing, with hands-on experience in tools such as FARO Scene, MeshLab, NavVis VLX Scanner and OptiTrack systems.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Software Engineer

Microsoft via Capgemini
09.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement software applications for HoloLens devices, contributing to enhanced mixed reality experiences for the IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) program
  • Utilize HoloLens ToF (Time-of-Flight) sensors to create augmented reality (AR) representations of physical surroundings, improving spatial awareness and interaction in mixed reality applications
  • Use Azure DevOps to create and test use cases related to HoloLens software for the IVAS program, ensuring alignment with program requirements and high-quality standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute comprehensive test cases for software performance, reliability, and security
  • Utilize Scene from FARO and MeshLab to process, clean, cut, and export 3D data (.xyb, .xyz, .wrl) for pipeline ingestion and training, ensuring data integrity and compatibility with advanced mixed reality applications
  • Recruit/Run multiple user studies related to ergonomics and human factors, gathering valuable data to improve the design and usability of mixed reality interfaces (Software/Hardware)

Ground Truth Data Collector/Analyst

Qualitest
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Implemented software and applications on HoloLens devices, improving usability and functionality for user studies and field testing
  • Designed and executed detailed test cases, ensuring software reliability and performance across a variety of use cases
  • Managed participant recruitment for user studies, ensuring compliance with ethical standards for biometric data collection
  • Configured and managed OptiTrack camera systems for precise participant tracking, improving data accuracy in studies
  • Conducted calibration procedures to ensure accurate tracking and data collection for studies
  • Collected LiDAR data for 3D object and scene mapping, enhancing depth and quality of mixed reality interactions
  • Utilized Certus Evo GPS devices to capture high-accuracy position, velocity, acceleration, and orientation data for precise real-world tracking
  • Annotated and labeled thousands of frames and items for machine learning, ensuring high-quality and consistent annotations for model training and optimization

Quality Assurance Engineer-Intern

Amazon
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Conducted Feature and Regression Testing across five international marketplaces (UK, Japan, Italy, Spain, and Germany), ensuring a consistent and high-quality shopping experience globally
  • Designed and executed sanity tests for use cases in the UK, US marketplace, optimizing deployment speed while maintaining service quality
  • Identified and documented 50+ software defects, providing clear step-by-step repro steps, screenshots, and video recordings to enable the development team to resolve issues efficiently on the Gamma platform
  • Performed sanity testing on a Payment Backup Method feature for two test merchants, uncovering critical vulnerabilities and supporting the Dev team in strengthening security measures
  • Developed and executed test strategies for the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) feature, ensuring the integrity and security of customer data on the Amazon Marketplace

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
06.2024
  • Honor Roll [23EW1, 24EW3 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter ]
  • [3.9] GPA

Associate of Arts - Bothell WA

Cascadia College, Bothell, WA
07.2019

High School Diploma -

Shorecrest High School, Shoreline, WA
06.2016

Skills

  • OptiTrack
  • DevOps
  • HoloLens
  • LiDAR
  • Scene 3D Software
  • MeshLab
  • Qlik Sense Data Visualization
  • Internal Microsoft Data Recording Software Tools
  • CommandLine Execution
  • Testing and debugging
  • Software testing

Projects

HoloLens Mixed Reality Experience, Military IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmented System). Tested interactive mixed reality application for HoloLens that enables users to engage with virtual objects in real-time. Integrated machine learning models for object recognition, providing a seamless user experience and real-time object interaction. LiDAR Data Processing for Mixed Reality Applications, Processed large-scale LiDAR data to create 3D maps of physical environments for use in HoloLens applications. Utilized FARO Scene and MeshLab to clean, annotate, and optimize 3D models, ensuring accuracy and enhancing immersive experiences.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Aikido (Martial Arts)

Cycling

Developmental Psychology

Writing Poetry

Tolkien

LLM's

Timeline

Associate Software Engineer - Microsoft via Capgemini
09.2023 - Current
Ground Truth Data Collector/Analyst - Qualitest
05.2021 - 09.2023
Quality Assurance Engineer-Intern - Amazon
09.2020 - 03.2021
Southern New Hampshire University - Bachelor of Arts, Applied Psychology
Cascadia College - Associate of Arts, Bothell WA
Shorecrest High School - High School Diploma,
Oumar Bella Sidibe