Chau Nam Nguyen

15382 Maryknoll St
Westminster, CA 92683
Home: 714-898-1434
Cell: 714-867-4659
cn9c6460@westpost.net
Education:
BSEE - California State University, Long Beach
Training: SAIC University, Fundamentals of System Engineering
Secret Clearance: Active DOD Secret Clearance
Objectives: Seeking challenging position related to Systems Engineering to utili
ze my skills of Hardware/Software testing, Integration, Validation, Verification
and Requirement documentation.
Career Summary:
- 15+ years of experiences involving in Systems Engineering and Software Enginee
ring with solid working experience in Systems of Systems, Software Analysis, So
ftware Test, Modeling and Simulation, and engineering research and development
- Generated verification and validation processes, test cases, test plans, and t
est procedures in support of system of systems test
- Experience in developing requirements documentation and performing tests on ac
tual equipment for Systems of Systems testing
- Performed simulation tests and field tests including integration, dry run, and
run for record (system of systems test)
- Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, fast learner, multi-task, excellent analytical,
communication, and customer interface skills
Professional Experiences:
July 2004-October 2010: SAIC, Huntington Beach, California
Sr. Test Integration Engineer/System Integration Analyst V
a Attended program reviews, test coordination meetings, and Operational T&E (OT&
E) related meetings as required.
a Attended systems and software engineering reviews, e.g., Technical Readiness R
eview, Milestone Readiness Review, and Technical Interface Meeting (TIM).
a Provided system test plans, test configurations, test procedures, test executi
ons, test analysis and reported test results to validate and verify systems and
components meet requirements and specifications support for the BCTM (FCS)-Briga
de Combat Team Modernization (Future Combat Systems) program.
a Wrote Test Preparation and Restoration Document (TPRD) for Future Combat Syste
m Integrated Missions Test Phase 0 (IMT IV0) and Integrated Missions Test One (
IMT1)
a Wrote Master Test Procedure Increment 1 Technical Field Test.
a Develop Analysis Plans and Test Information Sheet from Assessment Objective an
d Verification Objectives.
a Performed system of systems simulation tests and field tests including integra
tion, dry run, and run for records.
a Performed field testing on actual systems such as UAS, UGS, and UGVs.
April 2004 to July 2004 Targus International, Anaheim, California
Test Engineer
a Developed thorough test plans, test instructions to test and qualify portable
computing accessories.
a Identified hardware/software usability, resolved testing problems, documented
and reported test outcomes, and maintained database.
a Reviewed technical specification and managed vendors/suppliers with quality is
sues and product failures, and recommended resolutions.
Nov 2001 to Dec 2003 L-3 Communications, Security and Detection Systems, Cypre
ss, California
Sr. Test Engineer
a Created test procedures, work instructions, and applicable forms for testing x
-ray imaging security systems.
a Developed thorough test plans, performed system integration and testing, and a
llocated resources and time to achieve the plans.
a Coordinated daily activities with other departments, reported production and t
est status to management, and performed varied and complex assignments of the te
st engineering functions.
a Documented monthly production and product failures, managed internal ISO audit
s, and provided training and technical guidelines.
a Successful managed a team of 10+ test engineers and technicians always exceedi
ng in both quality and quantity production.
Nov 2000 to March 2001 Boeing Satellite Systems, El Segundo, California
Staff Engineer
a Coordinated and supervised daily staff activities for Telemetry and Command (T
C) Group.
a Drafted technical guidelines and provided training for TC group.
a Reviewed test documents for technical compliance and correctness.
a Provided daily schedules and test status in the Lab to immediate manager and p
laned weekly staffs working schedule.
a Interfaced with wide range of support organization and developed test metrics
to improve departmental efficiency.
a Maintained and updated department database. Implemented successful 5S and Six
Sigma activities and supervised a test team of 8+ engineers and technicians.
Aug 1998 to Nov 2000 GoldenRAM, Irvine, California
Test Engineer
a Responsibilities included procurement necessary supplies and support equipment
, setting up, upgrading, and maintaining all test equipment for Test Department.
a Wrote Test Procedures and Work Instructions, verified, and tested new products
for Engineering Department.
a Analyzed failures, wrote monthly reports, and developed solutions to improve p
roductivity.
a Worked with suppliers to resolve quality problems and supported production tes
ting.
a Supervised a staff of 10+ test technicians and coordinated with other departme
nts ensuring all products qualified and shipped on time.
Mar 1996 to Aug 1998 Simple Technology Inc., Santa Ana, California
Senior Test Supervisor
a Setup and maintained PC-based automatic test equipment and software for RAM te
sting.
a Designed all test procedures and test instructions.
a Worked with Design and Engineering Teams to analyze test data, resolve quality
problems, and to recommend future product design changes.
a Outstanding managed a staff of 20+ test technicians in production testing depa
rtment, effective allocated resources and time to exceed commitment of meting pr
oduction quality as well as quantity and deadlines.
Jan 1995 to Mar 1996 Centon Electronics Inc., Irvine, California
Test Engineer
a Responsible for design review, software integration, and testing of new of mem
ory products including buying from vendors and manufactured at company facility
or performing tests at an outside lab.
a Wrote test procedures for test lab and created BOM for all parts.
a Scheduled, conducted and monitored tests.
a Operated various test workstations including HP, IBM, and SUN.
a Tested and documented memory modules for product quality.
Test Equipment: Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, and Board Test
Systems.
Software Skills: Linux, C, BASIC, HTML, SQL, and Crystal Report Writer, JD/CAR
S, CTTK-DRA, FBCB2, WMIS, MatLab, WindChill, ClearQuest, Peoplesoft, DOORS, Orac
le10g, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio), DOORS, 5S, Six Si
gma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9001.
References:
Dave Lott, Program Manager, david.b.lott@saic.com, 703-676-0616
Robert Williams, robert.d.williams@saic.com, 714-372-6714
Daniel Nguyen, daniel.d.nguyen@boeing.com, 714-896-1970