Quality Control Product Development
Resume:
Gerard S. Pohmurski
Malvern, Ohio *4644
Cell: 330-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Qualified and versatile engineer with expertise in developing and maintaining system-level operations for a variety of business and wireless technology environments, including start-ups. Proven ability to achieve quantifiable top and bottom-line improvements to product development and quality. Proficient in all IEEE802.11 protocols.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JPohmurski Consultants, LLC., Kent, OH 2012 - Present
President
Offered consulting on the development of new hardware and software products including manufacturing processes, testing, and quality control.
Ensure quality of products by assisting with the test methodology and the manufacturing processes locally and globally.
Provide technical expertise to customers for new product certifications that include Grid array and mesh wireless local area networks.
Coordinate test plan development according to engineering specifications for their wireless client hardware and software.
Process driven individual in developing structure within organizations.
Managed projects and assisted in helping startup companies with various needs.
Silex Technology, Inc.
FAE Manager · June 2021 to September 2022
Global customer support for local/international companies. Defining and leading complicated RF integration of communication systems for a variety of platforms.
Manage technical resources for integration of Silex Technologies new products SX-PCEAX (6E) and SX-NEWAH 802.11ah) with firsthand experience.
FAE resource engineer for Americas and Europe.
Institute a case tracking structured system and support process flow. RFQ’s, ECO’s, Quotes, RMA, Webpage updates and code releases via salesforce.
Writing test procedures, Specifications, FAQ’s, development, and support issues.
Set up Silex Technology groups in Americas, India, and Europe as front-line technical support resource for all products.
Collaborative with all internal departments (Engineering, Sales, Product Marketing, and operations) along with external companies on technical issues related to integration of Silex products into customer products.
Cisco Systems inc. 2013 - 2016
Consultant · Richfield, Ohio
802.11 A/B/G/N/AC and 3G/4G small cell development Engineering and integration
Integrated Cisco Enterprise Access Points with a new Femtocell product by assisting with the testing, testing methodology and Quality assurance process.
Summit Data Communications, Inc., Akron, OH 2006 - 2011
Director of New Product Development
Manage development of new hardware products including manufacturing processes, testing, and quality control.
Ensure quality of product by overseeing the manufacturing process.
Technical expertise for new product CCX, Wifi and Regulatory certifications.
Coordinate test plan development according to technical, sales, and marketing specifications to ensure quality of wireless client hardware and software.
Proficient with a wide range of technical equipment including spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and wireless sniffers.
Proficient with system level software and hardware networks for analysis, configuration verification and defect analysis.
Work to automate test cases using a variety of programs and equipment.
Proficient in 802.11A/B/D/E/G/H/I/N protocols compliance and testing.
Cisco Systems, Inc., Richfield, OH 2000 – 2006
Manager of Software Development Testing (Wireless Networking Business Unit)
Coordinated and managed testing of wireless 802.11 software products for improved quality.
Directed test plan development and initiation according to design, technical, sales, and marketing specifications.
Managed and supported software engineering team in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
Managed Cisco WNBU interoperability and solutions testing standards.
Functioned as Lead Senior Test Manager for the Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) certifications program. Responsibilities included management of a third-party testing facility.
Participated on the IEEE 802.11 committee for wireless testing standards (802.11T).
Testing Lead for all Cisco 802.11 wireless products developed to meet Wi-Fi standards.
EDUCATION
BS, Engineering, Kent State University Kent, OH
AAS, Electrical Engineering, Kent State University Kent, OH
AAS, Avionics, Community College, Air Force Colorado Springs, CO
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force Staff Sergeant 1981-1987
Radar Systems Specialist maintained Radar and COMNAV Avionics Systems
CERTIFICATIONS
Engineering Education Understanding the 802 Wireless Standards: 802.11, 802.15, 802.16, and 802.20.
Cisco IOS Architecture.
Root-Cause Analysis Training Program.
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