Vamsi Krishna Reddy Gade
Virginia
Summary
A detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in manufacturing and production environments, specializing in appliance validation and firmware-level testing. Proficient in reviewing hardware and software requirements, developing end-of-line test procedures, and executing validation and debugging processes on production units. Skilled in firmware flashing, log analysis, and triaging system-level issues during validation cycles. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, controls, and mechanical engineers, to ensure product performance, reliability, and quality compliance. Committed to maintaining high testing standards, resolving production issues efficiently, and continuously improving validation processes to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Test Engineer
Fiserv
07.2024 - Current
- Analyzed hardware/software specifications to create structured validation test plans for complex appliances.
- Performed end-of-line testing and firmware-level debugging on production units to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Utilized serial communication tools and logging systems to trace and isolate firmware-level failures.
- Worked alongside cross-disciplinary engineering teams to execute corrective actions based on test outcomes.
- Authored and maintained test documentation, ensuring traceability and compliance across testing workflows.
- Developed automated scripts to streamline firmware flashing and test validation processes, improving efficiency by 20%.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Zoran
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Analyzed hardware/software requirements and user stories to create detailed test plans.
- Developed and updated end-of-line validation scripts for production testing.
- Executed firmware flashing and verified correct installation on appliance units.
- Reviewed and interpreted logs (e.g., Winlogs) to identify system-level issues.
- Operated test stations and performed functional validation on production line units.
- Collaborated with hardware, software, controls, and mechanical teams to resolve integration issues.
- Documented test execution, outcomes, and reported defects in Jira.
- Participated in review meetings to provide technical feedback and suggest process improvements.
Education
M.S. - Information Technology
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2024
Electrical or Electronics Engineering - undefined
Vignan's Deemed to be University
Guntur, India06.2020
Skills
- Firmware Flashing and Debugging
- End-of-Line Testing & Validation Procedures
- Log Analysis and Root Cause Identification
- Test Plan Development and Automation
- Git
- JIRA
- SQL
- Python
- C#
- Power BI
- Windows
- Linux
- Agile
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Certification
- Fundamentals of Embedded Systems Testing (Coursera)
- Certified Test Engineer
Timeline
Manufacturing Test Engineer
Fiserv
07.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer
Zoran
08.2020 - 12.2022
Electrical or Electronics Engineering - undefined
Vignan's Deemed to be University
M.S. - Information Technology
Wilmington University
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