1. David Skinner
2746 NE 62nd Ave
Portland, OR 97213
Personal objective
A position that utilizes my technical skills and abilities, to provide an environment for
professional growth and development.
Technical Summary
 A strong understanding of the software life cycle
 The ability to quickly learn new tools and methodologies in order to better test the
product
 Utilized Ad Hoc testing as a means of finding exploits and weaknesses in UI paths
 Skillful in concise bug authoring and regression amongst multiple databases
 Demonstrated a strong understanding of scenario based testing and the ability to think
outside defined parameters via: Ad Hoc testing, golden path testing, stress testing,
aggressive user scenarios
 Versed in network testing and as a mean of exploiting software capabilities
Technical Knowledge & Skills
Operating Systems and Software
 Windows Server 2008R2/2012/2012R2
 Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
 Visual Basic 6.0, MS SQL Server
 Linux (Fadora Red Hat , CentOS, Unbuntu)
 Windows 7/Windows 8/8.1/Windows 10
 Microsoft Visual Studio 2013
 MS Office Suite 2013
 VMware workstation
 Vsphere ESXi 5.1
 Hyper V Server
 Virtual Box
 Windows Hardware Certification Kit (WHCK)/Hardware Lab Kit(HLK)s
 WiGig Validation
 WiDi Validation

2. PC Configuration & Maintenance
 Troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade hardware and software(adobe, java)
 Printer setup and repair
 Configure Email server settings
 Locating & Removing Viruses and Malware
 Re-imaging workstations with different operating systems
 Install and configure hard drives, network adapters, memory and CPUs
 Create Batch scripts
Network Knowledge
 TCP/IP,VPN
 WAN/LAN
 Firewall configurations
 Configuring home networks/ home groups
 Create and maintain disk .ISO Images
 Wireshark for packet sniffing
CURRENT/PAST PROJECTS
Intel- Tiger Rapids, Platform Validation, October 2015 – Present
 Leading validation efforts for a Prototype Unit built around the “Skylake” Platform.
Creating Weekly Windows 10 OS Builds using the latest Intel device drivers and other
software applications created by the teams internal software team. Thoroughly Ran
BAT(acceptance) tests on prototype units and documenting bug defects on several
spreadsheets and presenting the findings during Bi-weekly Scrum meetings. Included in
weekly testing efforts is the validation of new BIOS and EC (embedded controller)
releases.
Intel- Co-Engineering, Platform Validation, Windows 10 validation, August 2014 – Present
 Performed Windows 10 Validation using multiple platforms. Windows 10 upgrade
Validation using multiple platforms, Windows Hardware Certification Kit (WHCK)
validation, Windows Hardware Lab Kit(HLK) validation, System Stability testing, Dynamic

3. Platform Thermal Framework driver validation testing, verifying bug defects using
multiple databases and spreadsheets.
Intel’s Retail Client manager, Digital signage software, August 2013 – July 2014
 Validation Testing using multiple windows and Linux operating systems on different
types of systemhardware. Validation software in a virtual environment. Writing test
cases and verifying bug defects in software. Cloning Virtual machines and Virtual
Machine configuration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Validation Technician, Cinder Staffing, Hillsboro, OR July 2014-Present
 Executed acceptance and certification testing for Intel drivers against Windows 10
across multiple platforms
 Performed Windows Hardware Laboratory Kit certification testing
 Demonstrated the ability to effectively work in an agile environment with multiple
teams
 Executed Dynamic Platform Thermal Framework driver validation testing
 Authored documentation covering testing practices in order to supplement training
efforts
 Utilized multiple bug databases for the authoring and regression of bugs
Validation Technician, AllionUSA, Hillsboro, OR May 2013 – July 2014
 During Validation phase of the Retail Client Manager project with Intel, tested
supportable video and audio codecs for playback in the retail client manager software
 Logged bug defects for tests that have failed using the retail client manager's system
 Created test cases for sprint builds using RCM's quality management database
 Verified bug defects that have been logged in from a previous build and retested in a
new build using multiple windows operating systems
 Created simple batch scripts to test RCMapplication tools
 Configured a proxy server using Linux (CentOS) to test network traffic with the software
 Part of the technical support team of the project assisting clients that were having issues
with the software by replicating the issue and using troubleshooting techniques to solve
the problem
 Installed driver to switch out for hardware for testing, included troubleshooting driver
defects and discrepancies
IT Remote Technician, Now Nerd Corporation, Beaverton, OR September 2012-May 2013
 Remote Troubleshooting, repairing software applications and operating systems,
 Printer setup and installation, email configuration/setup, removing
malware/spyware/virus infections, updating software applications on windows and Mac

4. operating systems, repairing/modifying registry file system, data migration, data backup
and restoration.
 Install and configure hard drives, network adapters, memory and CPUs
Personnel Assistant III(DOD), Allutiq, Bremerton, WA; October 2009-July 2010
 Providing pay and personnel support for military personnel. Updating inquiries in
military service records. Maintaining pay data and correcting pay discrepancies.
Operation Specialist, United States Navy, July 2001- July 2009
 Responsible for the organized collection, processing, display, competent evaluation and
rapid dissemination of pertinent tactical combat information to command and control
stations, upon which sound tactical decisions may be made.
Education:
Bachelors of Science- Project Management and Administration
ITT Technical Institute, Portland, OR; December 2015
Associate of applied science- Computer Networking Systems
ITT Technical Institute, Portland, OR; June2013
Workforce Education and Development Program
Southern Illinois University Carbondale- August 2009-August 2010
Accomplishments
United States Navy, Honorable Discharge (8yrs), Rank: Second Class Petty Officer (JULY 2001-
JULY 2009).
United States Military Apprenticeship Program- Computer equipment operator; JUNE 2009