SUMMARY
Senior
Software Test Engineer / Technical Writer skilled in Data Communications,
Software Engineering, and Information Design.
Proven versatility in demanding environments, both self managed and team
oriented. Well versed while working on
international and remote teams. Strong
communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
2009-Present FLIR
SYSTEMS, Billerica, MA
Software
Test Engineer / Technical Writer
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Design regression tests for Infrared and Visible Sensors, Laser
Illuminator and Designators, Range Finders, and GPS / IMU technology.
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Provide technical
documentation for Airborne, Maritime, and Ground products.
2008-2009 A123SYSTEMS, Hopkinton, MA
Senior
Technical Writer
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Wrote engineering guides describing battery runtime prediction algorithms
and modeling using thermal, venting, and charge-rate considerations.
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Provided
documentation based on a mathematical model that defines maximum air flow as a
function of charge rate and a cell’s inlet temperature as a function of air
flow.
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Design FrameMaker templates to initiate technical publications.
2007-2008 EXFO, Chelmsford, MA
Senior Technical Writer
§ Wrote Perl API design
specifications for custom solution projects.
§ Designed, developed, and automated the online help
system using WebWorks ePublisher Pro.
§ Developed software and hardware
documentation for VoIP and IPTV service assurance applications.
2006-2007 SIGMATEL CORPORATION, Waltham, MA
Senior
Technical Writer
§ Fully automated a Register Specification saving hours of production
time.
§ Devised one-source
documentation and guidelines allowing developers and writers to edit the same
content.
§ Designed an MS Access
Database for organizing deliverables.
2004-2006 AIRVANA INC., Chelmsford, MA
Senior Technical Writer
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Developed
documentation for CDMA OEM vendors such as Nortel and Ericsson. Proficient in
template design, variable usage, conditionalized text, single sourced content,
and meticulous
production of software and hardware guides.
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Designed a
single-sourced, context-sensitive online help system using Webworks 8.0. Template design and variable usage provided
different text relative to the OEM customer.
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Developed a
tracking mechanism using MS Access.
2002-2004 LEGRA SYSTEMS, Burlington, MA
Principal Software QA Engineer
§ Designed and developed test plans, procedures, and
release notes. Copy edited user guides
and manuals. Verified online help for
technical accuracy.
§ Qualified wireless security with open authentication,
static and dynamic keys, and 802.1x.
Encryption included WEP, WPA/TKIP, and AES at wirespeed.
2000-2002 APPIAN COMMUNICATIONS, Acton, MA
Principal Software QA Engineer
1999-2000 LUCENT CORPORATION (Formerly Xedia
Corporation), Acton, MA
Principal Software QA Engineer
1996-1999 3COM CORPORATION, Boxboro, MA
Principal Software QA Engineer
1994-1996 CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS, Westford, MA
Senior Systems Integration Test Engineer
1993-1995
3COM CORPORATION,
(Formerly Chipcom Corporation), Southboro, MA
Product Engineer
1991-1993 DESKTOP DATA, Waltham, MA
Senior Systems Engineer
1984-1991 DATA GENERAL CORPORATION, Westboro, MA
QA Software Engineer
EDUCATION
Certificate, Technical Writing, Northeastern University, Boston,
MA 2002
B.A., Economics,
Framingham State College, Framingham, MA 1988
A.S., Computer
Science, Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA 1984
VOLUNTEER
WORK
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Community Supper
Program, Littleton
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Rosie’s Place,
Boston
AWARDS
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Director’s Award,
Data General
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Certificate of
Appreciation, Airvana