Joshua Avila has over 15 years of experience in engineering project management, quality assurance, and systems engineering. He currently works as a Senior Manager at Qualcomm Technologies, where he manages the 3GPP field test program covering 2G to 4G wireless technologies. He is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating global field test projects on time and on budget.
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JOSHUA AVILA
SUMMARY
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
• 5+ years of experience in engineering project management utilizing Agile methodologies
• 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, testing, and systems engineering processes
• Currently working as part of the 3GPP Field Test program, covering multiple wireless technologies from 2G to
4G (GSM/WCDMA/LTE)
• Global scale planning, scheduling and coordination of multiple field test chipset projects and related resources
• Oversee multiple projects to completion on time within strict deadlines without compromising quality or budget
• Tracked key milestones and adjust project plans accordingly
• Define, document, and optimize team strategies and procedures
• Extensive experience creating, developing, and executing test plans
• Lab system and field testing experience covering conformance testing, performance testing, feature
enhancements, and network carrier certifications
• Rewarded with multiple performance recognition company awards
• Willing to relocate
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Testing, Validation,
Verification, MS Project, Field Test, LTE, WCDMA, GSM, WiFi, TCP
• PMP candidate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUALCOMM TECHNOLOGIES INC, San Diego, California (12/2007* – present)
*(12/2007 – 9/2009 contracted through Infinite Spectrum Solutions)
Senior Engineer, Manager - QCT Modem System Test - Field (3GPP Division)
• Management of the 3GPP field test program, covering network carrier acceptance certification, performance
regression, and feature enhancement testing in GSM/WCDMA/LTE technologies
• Planning and coordination of field chipset projects executed on a global scale
• Responsible for tracking key milestones and adjusting project plans accordingly
• Define and optimize team strategies and procedures in order to increase team productivity and efficiency
• Consolidate field data, document lessons learned, provide final reports, and archive project data in order to
close projects
• Developed resource management software to assist in scheduling field projects
• Optimized department-wide status reporting process through standardized interface
• Structured the training process and created training documentation and videos
Senior Engineer - QCT Modem System Test - Lab (SIM/USIM Division)
• Responsible for testing mobile device software related to the UICC interface for conformance tests
according to 3GPP test specs including SIM/USIM & SAT/USAT, new SIM-related features, and AT&T’s
10776 carrier acceptance test plan
• Experience with multiple test system equipment from multiple manufacturers: Agilent, Rohde & Schwarz,
Anite, Spirent, Comprion, Integri
• Close collaboration with developers for reporting, debugging, and reproducing software bugs
• Development of test system automation scripts that improved efficiency of test execution
Senior Engineer - IPS/Customer Test Group (GOBI project)
• Responsible for testing mobile device software related to conformance tests according to 3GPP test specs
and AT&T’s 10776 carrier acceptance test plan
• Experience with multiple test system equipment from multiple manufacturers: Agilent, Rohde & Schwarz,
Anite, Spirent, Comprion, Integri
• Close collaboration with developers for reporting, debugging, and reproducing software bugs
• Develop test plans and execute scenarios to ensure integrity of defined requirements
2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
7LAYERS, Irvine, California (05/2005 – 12/2007)
Senior Test System Manager – Conformance Test Group
• Active member of the Certification Lab Team responsible for testing mobile device software and hardware
related to conformance tests according to 3GPP test specs for GCF/PTCRB certification
• Test System manager for multiple test platforms involving the Rohde & Schwarz CRTU-G, Spirent GPS
Simulator, DSPG TTY Modem, and Comprion IT3 SIM simulator
• Execute rigorous training techniques for Test Operators to enhance lab team efficiency
• Maintain project management schedules in order to complete projects on time
• Build customer relationships while directly supporting customers from leading telecommunication
organizations
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, Irwindale, California (01/2004 – 07/2004)
High Speed Data Specialist
• Network configuration and troubleshooting across multiple software platforms
• Analyze power and signal output patterns to diagnose WAN issues
TARA GLOBAL CO., Seal Beach, California (07/2002 – 01/2003)
Software & Finance Intern
• Development of financial portfolio management software
• Document and run test cases for quality assurance purposes as well as for use in proposals to financial
institutions
• Web design and maintenance utilizing interactive HTML
OTHER EXPERIENCE
KUCI 88.9 FM - Radio Show Host/Broadcast Journalist
RADIO DISNEY - Field Marketing Promotions Staff
MULTIMODE MEDIA, INC. - Audio Magazine Producer
Experience includes:
• Broadcasting, multimedia, and publishing
• Manage multiple functional area groups contributing to common projects
• Host promotional events to deliver positive high-energy interaction and entertainment for large audiences
• Perform press coverage and interviews for various high profile media events
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE (Graduation date: December 2003)
Major: Information & Computer Science
Bachelor of Science