Francis Hineman
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Bio
Forest Weld
Francis worked for me at Devicescape and was a great asset, with his knowledge of networking and wireless, his smart testing mindset, his familiarity and adeptness with devices, and his professionalism, thoroughness, and strong initiative. He was a pleasure to work with and a great member of the team. I recommend him highly.
Sunny Chen
Francis has strong technical skills on wireless, performance, wireless security, VoIP and regression testing area. He has excellent ability to learn new Technologies, and pays attention to details. He's always learning and growing in his career.
Forest Weld
Francis worked for me at Devicescape and was a great asset, with his knowledge of networking and wireless, his smart testing mindset, his familiarity and adeptness with devices, and his professionalism, thoroughness, and strong initiative. He was a pleasure to work with and a great member of the team. I recommend him highly.
Sunny Chen
Francis has strong technical skills on wireless, performance, wireless security, VoIP and regression testing area. He has excellent ability to learn new Technologies, and pays attention to details. He's always learning and growing in his career.
Forest Weld
Francis worked for me at Devicescape and was a great asset, with his knowledge of networking and wireless, his smart testing mindset, his familiarity and adeptness with devices, and his professionalism, thoroughness, and strong initiative. He was a pleasure to work with and a great member of the team. I recommend him highly.
Sunny Chen
Francis has strong technical skills on wireless, performance, wireless security, VoIP and regression testing area. He has excellent ability to learn new Technologies, and pays attention to details. He's always learning and growing in his career.
Forest Weld
Francis worked for me at Devicescape and was a great asset, with his knowledge of networking and wireless, his smart testing mindset, his familiarity and adeptness with devices, and his professionalism, thoroughness, and strong initiative. He was a pleasure to work with and a great member of the team. I recommend him highly.
Sunny Chen
Francis has strong technical skills on wireless, performance, wireless security, VoIP and regression testing area. He has excellent ability to learn new Technologies, and pays attention to details. He's always learning and growing in his career.
Credentials
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[PCEP-30-01] PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Python InstituteAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Learning the Elastic Stack
Lynda.comMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
iOS Core Bluetooth for Developers
Lynda.comMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
pandas Essential Training
Lynda.comAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
pandas for Data Science
Lynda.comAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Thinking Machines
Lynda.comJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Building Deep Learning Applications with Keras 2.0
Lynda.comJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Responsive Web Design in the Browser
LinkedInJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Understanding Secure Sockets Layer
LinkedInDec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Up and Running with Python
Lynda.comNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Up and Running with Git and GitHub
lynda.comAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Project Management
lynda.comJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Amazon Web Services
lynda.comJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Aptana Studio 3
lynda.comJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Up and Running with Eclipse
lynda.comJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Working with Data on the Web (XML, JSON)
lynda.comDec, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Python 3 Essential Training
lynda.comNov, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Design Patterns with Python
Lynda.comFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Front-End Web Developer
Lynda.com -
Intro to Cisco QoS
Pluralsight -
Python with eclipse and InfoSec
Udemy
Experience
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Kumu Networks
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wireless Software Engineer
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Jan 2021 - Present
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CommScope
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Wireless Network Engineer
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Apr 2019 - Oct 2020
* Ruckus Wireless technologies in the wireless space and cloud management. * Cloud Management technologies (GKE, OpenStack, ELK Stack). * Cloud managed wireless LTE (Small Cell eNodeB) and User Equipment (UE). * Ruckus Wireless CBRS (LTE Band 48 / 3.5 GHz), “the Innovation Band”, or OnGo. * Throughput testing with eNodeB, LTE UE's, Android, iPhone, etc. * Android Automation with Android Debug Bridge (ADB). * Enhanced Packet Core (EPC) & Commscope & Google SAS. * WinnForum LTE Band 48 CBRS CPI Certified. Show less
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Cisco
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Wireless Network Engineer
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Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
* Testing Cisco Wireless (Wi-Fi) Controllers & AP’s, Wi-Fi Clients, Work Group Bridge, WIPS, ISE/Prime/PI/CMX, VoIP, QoS. * Wi-Fi / Software DevTest Engineer working with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and other wireless technologies.. * Performance testing and configuring of wireless LAN Controllers (Cisco IOS-XE & Aironet) with Spirent, Ixia and VeriWave. * Wireless (802.11 / Wi-Fi) testing and debugging of Cisco clients, passive clients, Cisco Work Group Bridge (WGB). * voice, Cisco VoIP clients and phones, video, wireless security (WIPS WIreless Intrusion Prevention - AirMagnet) * Cisco networking, scale and performance. Testing L4-7, L2-3 (UDP) and RFC-2544, RFC-1242, long term, stress, duration, etc. * VoIP testing and configuring of Cisco CallManager, handsets, wireless (802.11 / Wi-Fi) and wired hard phones and soft clients, VoIP protocols. Setup Cisco VoIP testbed and generate VoIP traffic with softphones, Ixia VeriWave, etc. * Python automation for wireless tests on Cisco WorkGroupBridge and access points using Spirent, Ixia and VeriWave. Automation with python and other networking tools using Cisco PyATS. * Designed and managed Cisco wireless testbeds (Cisco Wireless controllers and Access Points) for sanity, stress, scale (including 1000 AP, 10,000 simulated clients), performance, and feature testing. Network administration. Evaluate and select vendors mobility test equipment. * Configuring wireless switches and routers. Implement the following Cisco equipment: NCS Prime. Wireless controller 5508, 3850, Cat6k / WiSM. 802.11a/b/g/n. VMWare ESXi. * Training (TOI) team on wireless mobility and updating wiki pages for cross team training. Developing test plans for Cisco wireless features. Reporting test progress using Agile methodologies. * Testing Cisco IOS embedded system on Cisco 3850, WLC, AP’s, and (802.11 / Wi-Fi). * Knowledge of Wireless Protocol Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and other wireless test equipment. * Knowledge of Data Center, Wireless Cloud, BT, IoT... Show less
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CommScope
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Wireless Network Engineer
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
* Currently working on LTE (Small Cell), or CBRS (Band 48 / 3.5 GHz), “the new Innovation Band”. * Cloud Management technologies (GKE & OpenStack). * CBRS, eNodeB, UE, EPC, SAS. * Python automation. * Wi-Fi testing of Arris (Motorola, Pace, 2Wire, Netopia, access points. * Setup CES-2017 Demo’s for Ruckus CBRS eNodeB and Arris CPE/UE. * Arris was acquired by Commscope * Currently working on LTE (Small Cell), or CBRS (Band 48 / 3.5 GHz), “the new Innovation Band”. * Cloud Management technologies (GKE & OpenStack). * CBRS, eNodeB, UE, EPC, SAS. * Python automation. * Wi-Fi testing of Arris (Motorola, Pace, 2Wire, Netopia, access points. * Setup CES-2017 Demo’s for Ruckus CBRS eNodeB and Arris CPE/UE. * Arris was acquired by Commscope
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Cisco
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Software QA Engineer
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Oct 2009 - Sep 2016
* Testing Cisco Wireless (Wi-Fi) Controllers & AP’s, Wi-Fi Clients, Work Group Bridge, WIPS, ISE/Prime/PI/CMX, VoIP, QoS. * Wi-Fi / Software DevTest Engineer working with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and other wireless technologies.. * Performance testing and configuring of wireless LAN Controllers (Cisco IOS-XE & Aironet) with Spirent, Ixia and VeriWave. * Wireless (802.11 / Wi-Fi) testing and debugging of Cisco clients, passive clients, Cisco Work Group Bridge (WGB). * voice, Cisco VoIP clients and phones, video, wireless security (WIPS WIreless Intrusion Prevention - AirMagnet) * Cisco networking, scale and performance. Testing L4-7, L2-3 (UDP) and RFC-2544, RFC-1242, long term, stress, duration, etc. * VoIP testing and configuring of Cisco CallManager, handsets, wireless (802.11 / Wi-Fi) and wired hard phones and soft clients, VoIP protocols. Setup Cisco VoIP testbed and generate VoIP traffic with softphones, Ixia VeriWave, etc. * Python automation for wireless tests on Cisco WorkGroupBridge and access points using Spirent, Ixia and VeriWave. Automation with python, C#, Java, and C++, and Cisco PyATS framework. * Designed and managed Cisco wireless testbeds (Cisco Wireless controllers and Access Points) for sanity, stress, scale (including 1000 AP, 10,000 simulated clients), performance, and feature testing. Network administration. Evaluate and select vendors mobility test equipment. * Configuring wireless switches and routers. Implement the following Cisco equipment: NCS Prime. Wireless controller 5508, 3850, Cat6k / WiSM. 802.11a/b/g/n. VMWare ESXi. * Training (TOI) team on wireless mobility and updating wiki pages for cross team training. Developing test plans for Cisco wireless features. Reporting test progress using Agile methodologies. * Testing Cisco IOS embedded system on Cisco 3850, WLC, AP’s, and (802.11 / Wi-Fi). * Knowledge of Wireless Protocol Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and other wireless test equipment. * Knowledge of Data Center, Wireless Cloud, BT, IoT... Show less
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Contract Engineer
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2009
Participant in focus group of Software Quality Engineers at Microsoft as part of a panel representing the field of software quality engineering and automation. Participant in focus group of Software Quality Engineers at Microsoft as part of a panel representing the field of software quality engineering and automation.
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LitePoint
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United States
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Telecommunications
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sr Software QA Engineer
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May 2008 - Apr 2009
Senior Software QA Engineer Responsible for software quality of software products in the IQsignal product line and dotted line responsibility to development. Automation and developing test plans and test cases. Developing automation and software builds, writing test plans for several wireless test products and the application software (GUI and API). Created thousands of test cases for wireless application interface. Created software builds with Visual Studio and Install Shield. Developed automation test cases with C# and Python and execution of API test cases with C#, C++. Familiar with AutoIT for automation testing of GUI. Setup of test infrastructure and generated test reports for software QA. Worked in the wireless test equipment field (Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 802.11n (MIMO), Bluetooth, and GPS). Using CVS versioning, Jira bug tracking, and Confluence wiki tools. Show less
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Devicescape
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United States
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Software QA Assurance Engineer
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Jul 2007 - May 2008
Professional Services and Software QA Engineer. Worked with Cisco CCX and Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certification of client systems. Testing drivers and wireless supplicant on Microsoft OS, WinMobile, Linux, Mac, and embedded operating systems. Professional Services and Software QA Engineer. Worked with Cisco CCX and Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certification of client systems. Testing drivers and wireless supplicant on Microsoft OS, WinMobile, Linux, Mac, and embedded operating systems.
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Citrix
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead DevTest Engineer
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Feb 2006 - Jul 2007
Software QA testing, system testing, deployment testing, network performance testing, and automation. Lead role in DevTest (Quality Assurance) group. Part of the WANScaler / Orbital Data acquisition. Software QA testing, system testing, deployment testing, network performance testing, and automation. Lead role in DevTest (Quality Assurance) group. Part of the WANScaler / Orbital Data acquisition.
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Proxim Wireless
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United States
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software QA Engineer
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Sep 2000 - Feb 2006
Network Performance testing with Spirent and Ixia performance generating and measurement tools. Software Quality Testing. 'Western Multiplex' merged with 'Proxim' and later was bought by 'Terabeam Wireless' who owns the rights to Ricochet (Metrocom). Proxim also developed the Intel-Proxim, WiMax, 'Rosedale' reference design. Network Performance testing with Spirent and Ixia performance generating and measurement tools. Software Quality Testing. 'Western Multiplex' merged with 'Proxim' and later was bought by 'Terabeam Wireless' who owns the rights to Ricochet (Metrocom). Proxim also developed the Intel-Proxim, WiMax, 'Rosedale' reference design.
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Proxim
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software QA Engineer
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2000 - 2006
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Software QA Engineer
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2000 - 2006
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Honeywell
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Tester
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Jun 1995 - Oct 2000
Software Configuration and Testing of Measurement and Controls, including Alcont and Measurex controls. Originally Measurex, Now part of Honeywell's Industrial Controls Division. Software Configuration and Testing of Measurement and Controls, including Alcont and Measurex controls. Originally Measurex, Now part of Honeywell's Industrial Controls Division.
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Education
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UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Certificate, Software Engineering and Quality -
San Joaquin Delta College
CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Administrator -
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Certificate in Network Engineering -
School of Computer Technology
Certificate, Programming -
Penn Technical Institute of Technology
Associates Degree, Electronics Technology