Resume for System Integration Design, Testing, QA Verification and Validation Engineer
1. Pradeep Parmar
Phone: (905) 794-5446 32 Prada Crt, Brampton ON L6P 2K1
E-mail: psparmar@hotmail.com
Objective
• To excel in a challenging assignment in engineering field; by utilizing my skills, education and work experience
Profile
• Electrical Engineering Specialist and ASIC designer with
excellent background in Black Box System Integration &
stress Testing for Verification & Validation (VV) of
Software & Hardware interface of video, audio, media
and data stream Broadcast Communications Systems as
per industry standards such as adaptive bit rate, MPEG
over IP, TCP, UDP, MPEG2, H264, 3DMCTF, FEC,
DVB, ATSC, DCII, MPTS, SPTS, MPEG2, Ac-3, AAC,
Dolby, CISCO Protocols, VOD, IPTV Architecture by
interfacing CISCO Content Management Server
Platforms, Cisco Encoders, Cisco Decoders, CISCO
VLAN Switchers and Routers, Network peripherals,
Electronic HW, Firmware, Neuro Amplifiers, Simulink,
Stimulators etc.
• Proficient user of Lab-view, Circuit Design, Agile,
DOORS, JIRA, Schematic Capture, Orcad, Scrum
Methodology, Oracle, ASIC Design Programming,
Component Selection, VHDL & Verilog Programming
for FPGAs, PLC Programming, Siebel, Layout Plus,
Capture Lite, Mentor, Perl, Modelsim, Spectra, VCS
Verilog, VH Silicon Ensemble, Virtuoso Layout Editor,
LSW, DRC, Component Selection, Post layout
Simulation, Physical Design Planner (PDP), Cadence
Design Framework, UNIX, C, C++, workbench, CATIA,
AutoCAD Solid works, Matlab, Quarts, IMPACT
Window OS, MS office, Basic, DOS Fortran, Pascal,
Spectra, Capture Lite, Linux, VCS, SAP, TIMS, CDET,
EDCS, HLS, Smooth, Video Streaming, Clouds,
Electrical Codes, Wireshark
• Hands on experience in providing operations & project
engineering support to test, QA, inspection, production,
failure analysis, design, verification, service and
customers by using IPC610D, IPC-7711, IPC-7721,
ANSZ1.4 inspection specification standards and Value
Stream Mapping, Jira, PPAP (Production Part Approval
Process), APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning),
technical documentation, CAPA
• Enjoy extreme pressure situations and short deadlines &
deliver better results; by remaining motivated, focused,
confident & cheerful; by practicing team work,
communication, leadership, strong organizational,
interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills and
by adhering to Customer Specification Form (CSF),
Vendor Data Requirement Form (VDRF), Health &
Safety Standards such as 5S, WHIMIS, UL, CSA
• 10+ year experience in system integration designing,
testing, stress & regression testing, verification &
validation, disaster data backup & recovery, detailed
interpretation of custom made product design
specifications in terms of engineering drawings, testing,
process design, review and documentation, BOM,
Engineering change documents
• Excellent knowledge of CDMA, VSAT, ESA, RF
Microwave Devices, Audio Precision firmware &
hardware test system, CATC USB Tracer, Test Interface
Software, Tektronix TDS7254 Oscilloscope, TLA612
Logic Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer,
Multimeter, Thermostream, Frequency meter, GPS,
SWR meter, Waveform Monitor & other test equipment
manufactured; by Tektronix, HP, Agilent etc.
License and Professional Membership
• For Ontario's P. Eng. License passed LIEP program from University of Toronto Dec. 2013
• Passed Professional Practice Examination (PPE) Feb. 2014
• Member of Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
Education
• Microelectronics Design Program (VLSI Chip Designing) from Advanced Technology Education Consortium
comprising of Queen‘s University, Royal Military College of Canada, St. Lawrence College and Canadian Forces School of
Communications & Electronics Dec. 2002
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical from National Institute of Technology April 1991
2. Pradeep Parmar (905) 794-5446
Experience
System Integration Design,
Testing, QA Verification &
Validation Engineering Specialist
P7NANOTECH INC., Brampton Oct. 2014 – Present
• Circuit design, Verification & validation testing for new releases of software, firmware and systems
• Creating, updating and executing test procedures and schematic capture
• Reporting defects in defect tracking system JIRA and verifying fixes for defects
• Creating verification reports and maintaining component selection data base in Agile
• Assembling and configuring multi-computer setups for validation of systems and software for Stimulators
• Performing stress and regression testing on software & hardware.
• Assisting software and hardware developers during implementation of new features for EEG & sleep neuro brain scanning
• Stay up-to-date and follow all Quality System procedures, which can affect the quality of products or services provided to
our customers.
Meeting deadlines of testing & documentations for international federal agencies in Canada, USA, Europe & Asia for
release of new software, firmware & hardware neuro products
Test & QA Verification
Engineering Specialist
Cisco Systems, Scarborough July 2013 – Sept. 2014
• System Integration Testing of software and hardware interface and creation of black-box system test plans and procedures
for verifying & validating hardware and software functionality, performance, and user interface of video, audio and data
stream broadcast communications systems as per industry standards such as MPEG over IP, TCP, UDP, Routers, MPEG2,
H264, 3DMCTF, FEC, DVB, ATSC, DCII, MPTS, SPTS, Ac-3, AAC, Dolby etc.
• Integration of CiscoD9036 Modular Encoding Platform with CiscoD9902 Digital Content Manager Server, multicomputers,
CiscoD9887 Decoder and Cisco Routers & Switchers for creating wireless VOD/IPTVplatform consisting of video, audio &
metadata content, by using HLS, smooth, adaptive bit rate, statmux , clouds etc.
• Defining; creation & review of plans required for execution and disposition of test suites for new releases
• Debugging of test plans, veri. reports, procedures, defect fixes, documentation databases and test failure cases
• Documentation and reporting of test results and problems in CDET for root cause analysis with designers
• After getting system test and integration status reports, performance criteria for new products, and product design
recommendations from HW & SW R & D; their full verification & validation; in a closed loop mode
• System testing of Cisco Encoders; Decoders; Servers and Switchers for QA System & NPI developments
• Performing stress and regression testing on Cisco D9036 Modular Encoding Platform software & hardware
• Participation in Agile team meetings & design document reviews as necessary to drive process improvements
Operations Engineering –
Test & QA Specialist
Harris BCD, Toronto Sept. 2003 – June 2013
• Programmed, calibrated and tested for Software & Hardware; Harris’s OPTO, SDI, HDTV & Embedded Audio
Synchronizer, Processors, Decoders, Encoders; Routers, Cross Converters; for multimedia, pc graphics & broadcasting
applications; as per NTSC, PAL, SMPTE & other industry standards & algorithms; using Audio Precision firmware &
hardware system, Digital Signal Processing firmwares, HP Network analyzer, Tektronix Digital & Analog Oscilloscopes,
Vector monitors etc.; for pre & post production analysis
• Functional stress & regression testing of various Harris broadcasting equipment.
3. Pradeep Parmar (905) 794-5446
Coordinated with Engineering., Planning and QA teams for qualification and release of new products; before mass
build approvals; to identify and qualify supply chain; by owning supplier readiness for pre-production and post
production builds for schedule, by applying principles of Lean, Six Sigma & QAIPC 610D
• Owned the RTV process; for rework of defective products; in house & through suppliers. Worked with the suppliers to drive
prioritization and resolution of RTV issues. Drive continuous improvement through the supply chain, using Vendor Data &
Specs, resulting in reduced cycle time, increased yields and improved cost
• Worked with cross functional production, service, project management, design and engineering teams to solve complex
technical issues surrounding design, manufacturability, testability and field serviceability
• Created Agile IPRS for non- compliance material. Requested to supplier for RMA #, prepared Oracle RTV SO
ASIC Design & Test Engineer Synopsys, Mississauga Sep. 2002 – Aug. 2003
• Created test benches, test codes in Verilog, VHDL, C, C++ & RTL Programming for verification of SOC audio / video
decoders & synchronizers; as per global industry standards; such as AC3 encoding / decoding, MPEG audio, SIF, audio
transmission, audio / video synchronization, audio interfaces, LPCM, MPEG-2 ACC encoding / decoding, DTS encoding /
decoding, surround sound, Dolby, Bluetooth & wireless networking audio application formats etc.; for pre & post silicon
tape out analysis
• Performed stress & regression testing on USB2.2 Phy Chip in various speed modes.
• Worked on USB 2.2 Project & performed Digital & Analog ASIC chip testing, regression, user acceptance, load &
performance test, designing & compliance verification; using Synopsys tools, Cadence tools, CATC USB Tracer, Test
Interface Software, Tektronix TDS7254 Oscilloscope, TLA612 Logic Analyzer, Thermostream, Network Analyzer, Altera
APEX PCI Development Kit & other test equipment; for pre & post silicon analysis
Delton Cables Limited Engineer (VSAT / ESA Equipment), Delhi,
India
Jan 1998 – Jan 2000
• Designed, installed & commissioned VSAT/ESA equipment for broadcast, internet gateways & other satellite
communication applications
• Presented technical product information to existing & prospective customers in telecom, cellular & service operation
• Designed & integrated complete Earth Station Antenna & VSAT systems and liaison with Andrew Corporation’s
manufacturing facilities in Texas to ensure accurate configuration
• Validated, Verified & Co-ordinated all technical activities related to installation & testing for timely execution of projects
involving various depts. & Contractors
Multiline Telecom Limited Engineer (Telecommunications), Delhi, India Jan 1994 – Dec 1997
• Maintained & fixed Siemens Exchanges, Ericsson Exchanges, Panasonic Key Telephone Systems, Alcatel PBX Systems
• Integrated & designed Siemens exchanges & authored training manuals for easy repair
• Worked closely with junior technicians & assemblers to manufacture; PWM & SMPS based UPS, Inverters, Powerpacks &
other Multiline Power Conditioning Equipment
• Prepared work orders & production reports
• Repaired, designed, integrated & installed Motorola two way communication (VHF / UHF) systems, radio trunking
systems, customer own paging systems
• Established methods to meet work schedules & co-ordinated work activities
Philips Engineer (Technical Field Support), Delhi,
India
Jan 1991 – Dec 1993
• Provided high quality after sales service in an assigned region by taking care of Authorized Philips Service Centers,
Maintenance of Warranty Service Records; conducting Dealers service training workshops, handling of customer
complaints, spare parts management, design quality feedback; for Hi Fi consumer electronics audio, video & satellite
receiver systems ; by maintaining highest level of performance; strictly in accordance with global audio / video standards
such as Dolby, surroundsound, MPEG, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, CCIR etc.
• Troubleshooting of most complex & challenging; next to impossible stuck up jobs. Maintained optimum level of spare parts
inventory with our parts distributors. Maintained good communication and business relationship between our service
centers, dealers & stockiest.
4. Pradeep Parmar (905) 794-5446
• Arranged technical training courses for APSC & dealer technicians after their selection. Applied principle of CRM and
social accountability; to provide highest order of after sales service to our valued customers. Selected and approved
Authorized Philips Service Centers
• Tested and prepared technical reports for sets beyond repair & ensured faster quality feedback reports & initial
repair reports to factory for continuous improvement; up gradation & enhancement of audio / video products
Other Skills
Toastmaster Competent Communicator, Ergonomics Training, Health & Safety & 5S Certifications