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Richard Garcia

Austin

Summary

Experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in test engineering and new product introduction (NPI) for high-performance CPU and GPU architectures. Proven leader in

developing and managing ATE hardware for both wafer sort and final test. Skilled in

mentoring engineering teams in Automated Test Equipment (ATE), hardware

validation, and systems-level testing. Served as Test Manager for AMD Ryzen 5000

through 9000 series, driving ATE characterization, product definition, yield

optimization, and performance attainment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Test Manager

AMD
Austin
10.2016 - Current
  • Led team of testers in manual and automated testing activities on multiple platforms.
  • Created detailed bug reports with reproducible steps for developers to address issues.
  • Facilitated training sessions on software testing best practices for new hires.

Senior Member of Technical Staff

AMD
Austin
10.2016 - 07.2022
  • Monitored system performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Resolved technical issues encountered during testing phases by debugging code or providing alternative solutions.
  • Mentored junior developers on best practices for writing maintainable code and developing efficient algorithms.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Lead large scale projects from concept to completion with a focus on quality assurance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05-1994

Skills

  • Bug tracking
  • Automated testing
  • Manual testing
  • Test case design
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Risk assessment
  • Coding standards
  • Quality assurance

Timeline

Sr. Test Manager

AMD
10.2016 - Current

Senior Member of Technical Staff

AMD
10.2016 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas At San Antonio

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