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Sherwin Jose

Camarillo,CA

Summary

Highly motivated Principal Engineer professional who is innovative and results-driven with almost two decades of experience in the world of consumer electronics audio, certification development, and automation. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance testing procedures, and drive product quality in the audio industry. Started out as a Hardware Design Engineer for audio consumer electronic products and was able to smoothly transition to Audio Certification by creating automated test programs. Capable of peak performance under high-stress, highly collaborative work environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Engineer - Certification

DTS Inc., a part of Xperi Corp.
Calabasas, CA
09.2014 - 08.2024
  • Streamlined Certification Development Team's process by creating scalable Certification Packages capable of handling diverse DTS Codec and DTS Post-Processing variations, leading to decreased package variations.
  • Received commendation for automating creation of PASS/FAIL limits for Audio Precision Certification Packages, resulting in nearly 50% reduction in development time.
  • Received commendation for creating new testing methods to stay current with technological advancements in the Audio industry and handle unconventional projects.
  • Developed comprehensive certification package including test plan, automation program, reference reports, pass/fail thresholds analysis, and execution guidelines to ensure adherence to company standards and generate revenue through Certification Fees from Licensees.
  • Developed test methodology for consumer electronics products as part of the IMAX Enhanced program, focusing on interoperability and signaling between Source and Sink devices.
  • Prioritized and delegated tasks to the Certification Development Team in alignment with Market Teams, ensuring prompt technical support if necessary.
  • Collaborated with Licensees to ensure Test Plan for Certification Package aligns with Licensing Manual requirements and provided troubleshooting support on failed test cases.
  • Collaborated with Audio Precision team to address feature requests and resolve issues in the Audio Precision Measurement Software, resulting in a simplified test setup for certification.

Engineer II - Certification

DTS Sg. Pte. Ltd.
Singapore, Singapore
11.2011 - 09.2014
  • Evaluated Product Certification compliance for Licensee's submitted samples using test methods outlined in the Certification Package.
  • Generated detailed reports for Licensees, analyzing submitted samples to identify failures and their correlation with Licensing Manual requirements.
  • Provided debugging assistance to Licensees during certification.

Sr. Engineer - Hardware Design

Panasonic AVC Networks Sg. Pte. Ltd.
Singapore, Singapore
08.2006 - 11.2011
  • Designed the Audio Signal Processing path for end-product: a DVD/BD Player with built-in amplifier ('Home Theater in a Box'), implementing OrCAD, BOM control, PCB layout and electric response tuning alongside bundled speakers.
  • Proven track record in guaranteeing compliance with requirements during on-site Pre-Certification of DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, and Made for iPhone Logo submissions, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
  • Ensured adherence to regional standards by performing EMC/EMI tests on end-products.
  • Designed Main Processing Board for controlling the Power Supply circuitry, Optical Processing Unit, and Power Amplifier board in DVD/BD playback.
  • Collaborated with Software team to enhance end-product performance and uphold quality standards.
  • Collaborated with Quality Assurance team to resolve issues and meet high-quality standards for product before Mass Production, preventing significant impact on revenue and brand image.
  • Built prototypes during mock-up stage.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Mapua Institute of Technology
Manila, Philippines
10-2005

Skills

  • Test Automation
  • Proficient in VBNET, Python, C, Command Line
  • Proficient in Adobe Audition, OrCAD, Calman, Microsoft Office
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Project Coordination
  • Performance Optimization
  • Document Review
  • System Design
  • Oscilloscope, Signal Generator and Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Digital Multimeter, Video Generator, Soldering Iron
  • Project Management
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Knowledgeable in JIRA, Agile, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Model
  • Knowledgeable in Git, GitHub
  • Software Debugging
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Technical leadership
  • Team Mentoring
  • Excellent learning curve

Timeline

Principal Engineer - Certification

DTS Inc., a part of Xperi Corp.
09.2014 - 08.2024

Engineer II - Certification

DTS Sg. Pte. Ltd.
11.2011 - 09.2014

Sr. Engineer - Hardware Design

Panasonic AVC Networks Sg. Pte. Ltd.
08.2006 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Mapua Institute of Technology

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