Experience

GEOST

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Staff Software Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Jun 2023 - Present



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Test Architect for Container Storage

  • Jan 2020 - May 2023

  I formulated and executed a testing strategy for storage in a mixed physical and virtual container orchestration environment. I created IO tools and automation scripting to maximize overall performance. I built and maintained complex Kubernetes and OpenShift environments. I deployed resilient WAN/LAN/SAN networking infrastructure for an edge network appliance. I collaborated with a cross-functional, cross-site team to devise best-fit testing and implementation strategies.Among my notable accomplishments are the following:• Uncovered and mitigated discovered vulnerabilities with external customers.• Advanced flexibility of IO tooling, which led to higher granular deployments.• Drove testing efforts for Truist proof of concept upgrade.• Spearheaded testing effort for IBM Fusion HCI's initial release.• Rebuilt IO tooling to work with OpenShift, ensuring highly restrictive and secured environment, using internal DevOps infrastructure. Show less

• FlashSystems System Verification Test Architect and Team Lead

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  I developed and implemented customer-centric testing for a tier 0 storage array. I created new testing strategies for new and complex features. I managed and maintained a complex system testing environment, including network switching. I administered and maintained a diverse testing environment that encompassed a wide range of hardware and software configurations. I created IO workloads using a variety of tools to stress various aspects of the FlashSystems offerings.Among my notable accomplishments are the following:• Earned IBM Outstanding Innovation Award April 2019.• Supported mission-critical testing efforts across a wide range of products in the storage portfolio.• Formulated innovative methods for testing the new compression feature, that resulted in the identification of significant number of defects.• Directed multi-disciplinary task group to research and recommend a cross-product testing strategy for finite resource and timer-based issues to address escalated technical incidents. Show less

• XIV System Level Test Architect

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

  I envisioned and architected customer-focused solutions testing for a tier 1 storage array. I created and implemented disaster recovery testing, involving multi-site networking configurations. I devised and managed a large, multi-disciplinary test plan for major releases. I served as an advanced subject matter expert for the product. I drove efforts to reduce customer impact events.Noted Accomplishments:• Won IBM Eminence and Excellence Award in December 2014.• Collaborated with QA and the Israeli development team to conceptualize and design effective testing for the latest features.• Maximized team competency by inspiring the team to contribute to the test architecture process.• Developed and implemented network error injection hardware configuration and tooling, including WAN latency simulation.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEEnterprise Storage System Level Service | Documentation Project Manager | Enterprise Tape Storage Information Architect at IBM, Tucson, Arizona Show less

• System Level Service Tester

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Perform service testing for an enterprise storage array. Created program from on boarding visiting field support personnel.

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  Managed contractors working on online help and customer installation documentation for RSSM, a BladeCenter storage module. Collected project requirements, managed project schedules, assessed and managed risks.

• Information Architect

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2008

  Designed information solutions for storage products. Wrote technical documentation. Designed and implemented database solution for storing technical documentation.