Torren Davis
Linthicum Heights,MD
Summary
Talented Test Manager with collaborative and open mindset with 9 years of demonstrated success in the field of technology. Specializing in planning and overseeing testing operations under tight deadlines. Organized and well-researched approach to solving problems. Not shy about raising concerns or advocating for customers' needs. Polished in organizing and coordinating test meetings, automating test processes and arranging software and hardware needed for tests.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
05.2023 - Current
- implemented a new process improvements for updated software that saved 960 hours/ $78,720 that was cause by safety issues and OTSA/work instructions.
- Performed root cause analysis on defects in order to identify underlying problems and recommend solutions accordingly.
- Analyzed integration process and identified potential risks associated with the development process.
- Interact with vendors to maintain calibration and test equipment.
- Establish and enforce quality control standards to ensure all Production meet safety and operational standards.
- Created a new in-house Calibration process that will save $50k a year by not using Teradyne.
- provide timely resource forecasts to program management, assuring that proper staffing is in place to execute and meet contract dates.
- Develop inventory for test equipment tracking to minimize downtime due to parts shortages.
- Provides project and technical oversight for design/hardware activities performed by the engineers.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously.
- Accountable for the daily execution of engineering and Technicians tasks such as troubleshooting, software and production testing.
- Communicate with vendors regarding repair status, estimated completion times, and any required approvals for repairs beyond standard procedures.
- Updated the testing software to automation instead of manual to stay efficient.
- Reviewed test results prior to release in order to verify accuracy before deployment into production environment.
General Manufacturing Manager 1 - (Test Manager)
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
08.2021 - Current
- Test Manager who over sees over 15 employees and helps meet contract dates, strategies, to meet goals and metrics
- I have saved countless Test hours by working with engineers to help to develop new techniques and ways to analyze the data
- Experience in managing projects, cost, performance, and schedule requirements
- Conducted meetings with Engineers to develop new ways to improve testing process
- Worked with Engineering to minimize failures at the lower level
- Worked with Program managers to schedule delivery and contract dates
- Able to decrease SABR REP Testing hours from 60 hours to 40 hours in less than 4 months
- Experience in managing budget hours
- Involved in leading meetings and GEMBA
- Leader of A3/lean Project
- Interacted with supply chain to plan ahead
- Worked with Quality engineering to help correct solder workmanship errors and develop new ways to help ease the process
- Develop new ways to keep track of failing MFRX's
- Put in place methods to reduce rework hours
- Able to meet our testing goals for PI,PF and PRF.
Radio Frequency Test Technician
Lockheed Martin
Boston, MA
09.2020 - 07.2021
- As a RF Test Tech my duty was to Test, troubleshoot and manage
- Being one of the Lead Technician, I had to make sure we were meeting our comment to our customers
- I lead morning meetings to strategies to be able to stay on track to Test 12 unit per week and ways to get on track on IOP
- When I started Lockheed, we were behind 107 units on IOP, When I left, I help to get our team back on track to 0 behind
- I develop to new ways to test, to save hours
- I've also I had to mentor and train others just incase others are out of office
- Experience with training new employees on the job Test, tune and troubleshoot complex military RF microwave hybrid assemblies Testing units over temperature, during vibration and mechanical shock as well as putting units into burn-in ovens Perform test and troubleshoot in accordance with established test procedures, assembly drawings and schematics.
- Experience in operating computer driven mechanical vibration equipment Experience with working in an ESD and FOD controlled environment Experience with working on military products in ISO 9001 / AS9100 controlled.
- Experience with troubleshooting with engineers
- Experience with creating data logs of failure analysis and tracking units Test, troubleshoot, repair electronics circuits Install and optimized fixed and mobile/vehicle radio equipment, Remove and replace defective components
Radio Frequency Technician
Racing Electronics (NASCAR)
Concord, NC
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Test, troubleshoot and repair electronics circuits
- Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connectors, broken wires, or burned-out components using schematic diagrams and test equipment Worked with NASCAR teams and drivers to discuss defects and priorities
Production Technician
EyeTrax
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Build 4g solar power security cameras, making remote and camera sensors, experience with wiring relays, troubleshooting and testing CCTV's
- Working with customers to finalize due dates.
Repair Technician
Pomeroy Electronics
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Test and troubleshoot Circuit boards all the way down to component level
- Program Ebron chips so that the screen can read IP address
- Erase memory from hard drives from IBM computers
- I would also have to Replace bad riser cards and reprogram it to the right POS.
Cable Technician
TEKsystems, Inc.
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Pulling fiber, setting up pathways, pulling banana cables, and network cables
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology - Information Technology
N.C. A & T State University
Skills
- Strategic Oversight
- Leadership & Team Building
- Budget Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Technical Knowledge
- Motivating
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Administrative skills
- Communication
- Results and Deadline-Driven
Certification
- J-STD-001-Certified
Timeline
Test Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
05.2023 - Current
General Manufacturing Manager 1 - (Test Manager)
Northrop Grumman
08.2021 - Current
Radio Frequency Test Technician
Lockheed Martin
09.2020 - 07.2021
Radio Frequency Technician
Racing Electronics (NASCAR)
04.2018 - 08.2020
Production Technician
EyeTrax
04.2017 - 05.2018
Repair Technician
Pomeroy Electronics
05.2016 - 04.2017
Cable Technician
TEKsystems, Inc.
11.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology - Information Technology
N.C. A & T State University
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