Ahmed Ali
Test Automation Engineer (Staff) at Qualcomm
Full Stack Software Engineer | Leverage Test Automation Background & Joy of Coding | Build Clean Modular Applications
I am a software developer, combining an accomplished automation and test engineering background (4G LTE/CDMA Wireless modem technologies) with the drive to learn new algorithms and software tools for solving problems creatively. 

As a modem systems test engineer, I built and rolled out a test automation framework and Python to automate the execution and analysis of a test suite. I then demonstrated this  automated test suite to the organization's senior leads and was selected to lead team of 5 engineers to automate test suites across full charter (~500 test cases) of our test organization.

Demonstrated success in scoping, developing, and deploying modem test automation frameworks, creating and executing modem feature commercialization test plans in a fast-paced team setting, and facilitating OEM customers.  

Skilled in leveraging technical, analytical, and teamwork skills toward a software development position. I enjoy writing clean code with a continual learning mindset, and the satisfaction after solving a problem creatively, is profound and empowering.

I am open to software development opportunities, nationwide.

You should contact me directly at loona.ahmed@gmail.com 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

➞      Strong technical background and a growth mindset proven though continuous learning

➞      Requirements Gathering & Leading Automated test suite development efforts across teams

➞	  Languages & Data Formats: Ruby, JavaScript, Python, HTML5, CSS3, RSpec, Jest, jQuery, SQL

➞      Methodologies: OOP, Test Driven Development, Pair Programming, REST, MVC, AJAX

➞	  Frameworks: Ruby on Rails, Active Record, React.js, Redux

➞      Version Control: Git, GitHub, Perforce

➞      Algorithms and Data Structures

➞       Wireless Technologies: 3GPP2 CDMA/1X, 3GPP LTE

➞       Expert at Modem Systems Debugging
Qualcomm
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Defined test automation strategy for 3GPP2/3GPP MSIM Test Organization. Led team to envision, develop, and embrace streamlined test framework for multiple chipsets and features, with emphasis on optimizing scaling and portability.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Relieved engineering cycles from manual test burden by coding 60 automated test scenarios for MultiSIM area (L+1X) by learning and adopting keyword-based scripting language called Modem Test Framework. 

• Demonstrated automated test execution to organization head and was selected to lead team of 5 engineers to automate test suites across full charter (~500 test cases) of MultiSIM test organization. Test areas comprised of 1xSRLTE, 1xSRLTE + GSM, 1xSRLTE + WCDMA, 1xSRLTE + L. 

•  Collaborated with test plan owners to understand test case execution steps, pass / fail criteria, and device KPIs of significance, defining tangible goals for automated test suites.

•  Motivated team to identify commonalities of test parameters and test execution flow among various test plans and prioritized development to take advantage of this common ground, leading to massive efficiencies in automation scaling, portability, and maintenance.
Greater San Diego Area
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Test Automation Engineer (Staff)
Qualcomm
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Drove commercialization efforts for various 3GPP / 3GPP2 and MSIM modem features. Reviewed requirements and implementation to scope out functional and performance test plans. Reviewed and enhanced test plans with systems and software teams. Executed test cases in lab setting, analyzed logged data to identify bugs and benchmark performance.

Selected Accomplishments:

•Delivered test coverage that enhanced quality standards for key SW features directly impacting Tier 1 devices including iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. 

•Engaged closely with engineers from key OEM partners to understand, internally reproduce in Qualcomm Lab, and pursue bug fixes, resolving dozens of device launch gating issues. 

•Created Python analyzers for analysis of modem logs, enabling team of 20 to seamlessly generate KPI reports and graphical plots that captured key functional checkpoints and flagged failures.

•Awarded 19 Qualstar Hall of Fame awards for outstanding contributions.
Greater San Diego Area
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Modem Systems Test Engineer (Senior)
Software Engineering Immersive
Rigorous 1000-hour software development course with <3% acceptance rate

Teaches full-stack web development: Ruby, Rails, Javascript, SQL, JS, React, Test Driven Development, algorithms, design patterns, OOP, REST, security, scalability, and programming best practices.
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App Academy
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MS
Two year graduate electrical engineering program with coursework  in digital communication, signal processing and VLSI design, testing, and verification. 

Courses completed:
1) Data Networking                  
2) Digital Communication         
3) Wireless Communication     
4) Digital Signal Processing     
5) VLSI Testing
6) Verification of Digital Design
7) VLSI Design Methods
8) Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
9) Object Oriented Programming
10) Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic Processes

- Ranked within top 10 % of the graduating class of 2009
- Honored with multiple tuition scholarship awards by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
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Syracuse University
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BS
Electronic Engineering
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Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology
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MS, Electrical Engineering
Communications Projects:

•	Designed Monte Carlo simulators in Matlab to model and compare PAM, BPSK, QPSK and 8-ary PSK performance in AWGN. Investigated the effect of using error correcting codes on system performance.                                   

Digital Testing, Design and Verification Projects:

•	Tested the functionality of an 8 bit microprocessor chip using the Agilent logic analyzer and Pattern Generator kit. The test plans were designed using and Automated Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) and executed to provide maximum coverage.

•	Designed and simulated an 8-bit microprocessor chip; created schematics and layouts of various modules including ALU and multiplexers using Virtuoso and tested instruction execution using Spectre. Developed an RTL design for control unit in Verilog and simulated it on NC-Verilog.
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Syracuse University
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Since the last review period, Ali has continued to serve the 3GPP2 team as the main POC for automation of the CRAT test suite for different platforms and chipsets. It was this key position that provided Ali the scope and impact which led to his promotion in Fall 2016. Ali has been successful in implementing and completing several automation test suites. The team leads have noticed the "significant progress" Ali has made in extending the automation across the different RAT combinations. His contributions are recognized by his leads as highly leveraged across the team. His work has enabled other teams in automation testing, and he has executed well in this area. Ali has put together detailed documentation for other members, and provided excellent support. The MTF development team acknowledges he has “solid knowledge and experience” with the framework. There have been quite a few issues that he has helped to resolve, such as problems with keywords, an ancillary tool used to load builds, etc. One of Ali's leads had described how Ali would "muscle through many issues" which involved "lots of small pieces and details that needed to be coordinated." Ali puts time and effort into analyzing such issues when reporting them to the MTF development team which is appreciated to reduce the time needed to address these issues. He has established a great working relationship with that team where they have described him as "friendly team player." Ali is filling an important role for his team in a critical area of need. He will be continuing in this role going forward.
In the coming year, Ali is expected to continue enhancing the automation framework to further the supported features and platforms.
Senior Management at Qualcomm
Recognition of excellence as Test Automation Lead
Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part I
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Code Intensive
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Full Stack Project
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JavaScript Project
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