Renae Steave
Summary
Experienced quality assurance professional with a strong background in diverse testing areas. Proven track record of improving product integrity and delivering dependable solutions. Collaborates effectively with team members to meet evolving project needs and achieve desired results. Seeking to apply these transferable skills in a new field to drive continued success and innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal QA Test Engineer
Luxoft
10.2020 - Current
- Test Lead: assign tasks to QA engineers, initiate extensive training for QA engineers, provide weekly status to ATT Lab Manager, oversee and support engineers during weekly testing, lead cross-functional team meetings, train/support testing concepts to test engineers
- Functional, manual, automated, regression testing ensuring seamless connectivity across various devices: cellular devices, mobile SIM testing, web application testing (FOTA, Global SIM, Carrier IQ), eSIM, Connected Car, Internet of things (IOT), wireless routers, Qualcomm chipsets, Linux UBUNTU, integrated modules, laptops, etc
- Perform testing on diverse operating systems: Android; Windows; Linux UBUNTU; Apple
- Conduct IOT/Connectivity Testing for Connected Car (Tesla, Valeo, Rivian, Honda, Lucid, etc) to ensure the vehicle can reliably connect to various networks without causing degradation (LTE,5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, VoIP, etc)
- Execute test plans, plan test scope for each iteration and organize details for large, high-visibility projects focusing on UMTS, LTE,5G NSA/SA, Web Applications
- Collaborate with vendors on defect reviews & resolutions, failure analysis, and progress monitoring
- Effectively prioritize multiple projects
- Manage time efficiently and achieve results within established standards
- Tools: Wireshark, QXDM, QSPT, PCAT, MCenter, Teraterm, Dbus, TCP/IP, LINUX, DLT, Quality Center, JIRA, Comprion IT3, Python, Android ADB, MultiCOMM, CAN Analyzer, MobaXterm, Putty, install drivers, install software upgrades Anritsu/Keysight/Rohde & Schwarz/Spirent (RF protocol analyzers)
Principal QA Test Engineer
AT&T Mobility
09.2006 - 10.2020
- Technical expert of cellular device protocols for LTE, UMTS, VoLTE, IPV4V6 & more
- Create technical test plans/test cases adhering to device requirements ensuring alignment with industry standards and project objectives
- Technical understanding of test plans/test scripts on emulator platforms: Anritsu, Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, Spirent
- Lead and conduct functional, manual, automated, regression testing on multifaceted devices connecting to ATT's network
- Held significant roles as a test engineer with responsibilities including team leadership, managing and multitasking high visibility projects, organizing/scheduling team building events, organizing vendor meetings for over 200 associates
- Collaborate with certification labs to achieve necessary certifications (e.g., PTCRB)
- Initiate defects from entry to resolution while ensuring all defects are thoroughly analyzed and resolved to maintain product quality and performance
- Manage AT&T's acceptance process for new handsets including ensuring supplier has complied with AT&T's processes and procedures, validation tests have been completed on schedule and inform supplier of defects & tracking resolution
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems Technology
University of Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Technology
University of Houston
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Test execution
- Bug identification
- Automation testing
- Test case & test plan development
- Multi-functional testing for various platforms
Accomplishments
- Awarded ATT Making a Difference: 2018
- Awarded Vice President Excellence: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019
- Achieved DDR & IOT team Award by completing 4000 Devices Certified as with accuracy and efficiency; 2019
- Promoted to Principle QA Engineer @ ATT Mobility
Timeline
Principal QA Test Engineer
Luxoft
10.2020 - Current
Principal QA Test Engineer
AT&T Mobility
09.2006 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Technology
University of Houston
Master of Science - Information Systems Technology
University of Dallas