Highlights:-Worked at Ford, General Motors and companies such as Harman International and Delphi Automotive Systems (now Aptiv) -Over 8 years experience in Testing -Tested Audio Framework system for new GMC Hummer -Verified Infotainment systems for Cadillac/Chevy vehicles -Over 3 years experience in Python based Testing -Familiar with AUTOSAR

Skills:Python, Test Automation, JIRA, Embedded Software Automation, Jenkins, CI/CD, Scrum, Agile, Agile, TestRail, Ubuntu, Slash Framework, Pytest, SQL, Swagger, Wireshark, CANoE

Goal:Experienced Test Automation Engineer in the automotive sector and start up environments, consistently outperforming expectations with precision and creativity. My professional goal is to drive continuous improvement projects and improve standards while delivering efficient and sustainable solutions.

Membership:N/A

Certification:Coursera: Python Data Structures Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) LinkedIn Learning: Crash Course on Python Agile Project Management with Jira Cloud: 2 Lean and Agile Processes Agile Software Development: Scrum for Developers Agile Software Development: Transforming Your Organization Cert Prep: Scrum Master Enterprise Agile: Growing Scrum Learning Python Scrum:Advanced Scrum: The Basics What is Scrum Test Automation Foundations Using Python for Automation (2019)

Honor:N/A

Test Automation Engineer 01/2023 - current
Ford, Oakville, Ontario Canada
Industry: Automotive
Test Automation Engineer - Functional Test Development
Developed and executed Python scripts to automate test cases based on system requirements, ensuring high-quality embedded software component verification. Utilized Python-based frameworks such as Slash and Pytest to support test infrastructure, adhering to Agile methodologies and best practices. Designed and maintained test environments and test data, leveraging tools like GitHub and Jenkins for CI/CD, and Jira for quality metrics and defect tracking. Relied on tools such as Vector CANoE for CAN Message analysis and Wireshark/DLT Viewer for Ethernet node message analysis as well as AUTOSAR diagnostic log and trade related messages.--
Software Developer in Test 01/2022 - 12/2022
Mojio, Toronto, Ontario Canada
Industry: IT/Automotive
Test Developer
Designed and conducted Python-based functional, regression, and integration tests, enhancing the reliability of both iOS and Android connected car solution apps. Utilized Agile testing methodologies and best practices to ensure high-quality software releases while following ASPICE. Supported software deployments with sanity test case execution and collaborated with Product Managers and Developers, effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions such as functional test coverage. Utilized tools like MongoDB for database behaviour analysis, Pycharm debugger, SQL for backend E2E behaviour verification, and Jira to perform in-depth defect tracking.--
Software Test Specialist 01/2021 - 01/2022
General Motors, Markham, Ontario Canada
Industry: Automotive
Manual/Automated Test Engineer
Defined and executed test strategy and test plan, aligning with software development plans and Agile methodologies, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high-quality software releases. Setup and configured necessary test environments via QNX commands, including simulations and infotainment hardware, enhancing the efficiency of embedded system verification. Emphasized testing of BT/Android Auto/Apple Carplay/infotainment-related car connectivity features, and emergency calls, ensuring robust and reliable performance. Utilized Jenkins for CI/CD and nightly execution of smoke/sanity tests, and Jira for defect tracking and continuous improvement of test processes. Performed HIL Testing on the audio framework for GMC/Cadillac, using tools such as NEOVI Fire for CAN FD and Ethernet message analysis, together with Wireshark.--
Software Test Engineer 01/2019 - 01/2021
Harman International, Oakville, Ontario Canada
Industry: IT/Automotive
Infotainment Test Engineer
Coordinated with an international team to define test strategy, milestones, and software release calendar, ensuring efficient and effective Inter Operability Tests on GM vehicle infotainment systems. Verified software functionality for car connectivity features such as Apps, Bluetooth Connectivity, Apple Carplay, and Android Auto, utilizing both manual testing and Python automation. Identified and tracked Bluetooth and Wi-Fi performance issues using wireshark and putty for Ethernet, SSH, COM port and GMlogs message analysis, relying on Jira for defect tracking and quality improvement. Performed ECU/Infotainment system flashing/calibration via QNX (RTOS) and Linux commands--
Systems/Test & Verification Engineer 11/2013 - 08/2016
Delphi Automotive Systems, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico
Industry: Automotive
Systems and Test & Verification Engineer
Developed and implemented strategies to reduce black box testing cycle time by 30%, optimizing test processes and methodologies in a Scrum/Agile environment. Executed automated tests and performed detailed simulation analysis using CANoE, ensuring high-quality infotainment system components.--

Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education 08/2009 - 12/2013
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Mechatronics Engineering
Minor:Automotive Engineering
Graduated with a Diploma of Excellence In Integral Formation at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. As a student I had the opportunity to develop projects focused on intelligent water irrigation systems, domotics and renewable energies.

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