Test Program Project Manager in San Francisco Bay CA Resume Laura Jessen
Test Program Project Manager in San Francisco Bay CA Resume Laura Jessen
Test Program Project Manager in San Francisco Bay CA Resume Laura Jessen
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Micron Technology. - Milpitas, CA
Test Architect and Process Manager, Milpitas CA
2015-Present
Manager of the Firmware Test Process & Architecture team, responsible for working across the entire FW Test
organization with multiple FW Test development teams and with the formal corporate team.
Responsible for deployment, roll out, customizing and enhancing the development processes, platforms and
systems used for FW test.
Manage the FW Test Process & Architecture team, with direct reports in US and in China. Dotted line reports
both in US and off shores.
Lead the definition and support the execution of the FW Test strategy, test processes, test architecture,
methodologies, and tools across the different test teams and sites.
Drive to commonality as much as possible, by defining a Common Test Architecture across the different
products.
Samsung SSI
Senior Manager, FW Engineering Test, Samsung SSI- San Jose CA
2010 2015
Strategies, Major Projects and Business Transformation
Responsible for all test activities for three Engineering Test labs. To include FW HIL testing, and Customer Enterprise
testing.
Direct reports include, Senior Staff Engineers, Engineers, Technicians, and contracted lab technicians.
Responsible to report to the Headquarters on all phases of internal and enterprise testing.
Responsible to scope out all test projects, and apply the resources to meet the project requirements.
Work with assigned staff to assign the responsibilities and priorities for all personnel in the test group.
Interact with the Mangers for the Firmware teams to develop strategy to meet their testing needs. Quick
turnaround time for assigned projects.
Professional development of direct reports, helping to counsel them on career development, and professional
development.
Work with the Division management team to implement strategies for growth and expansion of capabilities for
my team.
Responsible to staff and track all activities for test for multiple projects, conducted simultaneously. Dividing
resources and personnel effectively to meet deadlines.
In charge of all physical assets, purchasing, and tracking of equipment for all of the development groups.
Project management responsibilities for all projects, to include Bug tracking and reporting. Effective training on
tools for all personnel. Interface with Legal department on contracts and NDA's when needed
2012-2013
Scope includes program management for Flash Memory storage solutions including SAS, and NVMe Firmware, Software,
Systems Engineering, and requirements for production launch.
2010- 2012
Staff Test Engineer for SSD Development group. Responsible for founding the Engineering test group for SAS SSD drives,
and Memory products.
Developed the test plans/cases
Took the initiative to research and purchase test tools and implemented them in the environment
Responsible for interacting with the Headquarters SQA team to develop and test their SAS protocol tool
Developed tracking and recording of all issues
Developed test reporting and participated in High Level presentations to represent Test
Staff Engineering Program Manager, LSI Corporation- Colorado Springs
2008- 2010
Scope includes program management for SCG storage solutions including IC, HBA, Firmware, Software, Systems
Engineering, and requirements for production launch.
Develop and maintain program master schedule for assigned products.
Administer the program level change control process.
Lead and drive cross functional focal teams to coordinate Hardware, Firmware, Systems Engineering, and
Marketing activities. Document and drive action items.
Facilitate risk analysis and risk management. Support individual groups in the risk management process.
Monitor risk and drive mitigation plans.
Communicate and report on key program metrics.
Coordinate and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, process analysis, and applying
organizational knowledge.
Participate in establishing good program management practices including change control, risk management,
lessons learned, program metrics, and communication processes.