DAVID CURTIS STRUCKO

Dover, NJ 07801
dstrucko@verizon.net

973-361-2587
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstrucko

Resourceful QA and Device Test Engineer

Provides exemplary software Quality Assurance (QA) testing, UE mobile device testing, and systems
engineering expertise that meet or exceed customer requirements and delivery schedule.
Skilled in RF design, optimization, and post-processing operations, including management of 4-tier
worldwide help desk.
Strong communicator who builds productive relationships with key stakeholders, such as executive leadership, multi-dimensional colleagues, high profile clientele, and vendors.
Quality Assurance Testing | UE Mobile Device Testing | Systems Engineering | RF Technologies
Technical Support | RF Design and Optimization | Project Management | Process Improvement
Simulation/Validation | Technical Writing | Network Administration | Client and Vendor Relations

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Platforms:
Software:
Protocols:
RF Technologies:
Languages:

Windows (7, XP, 2000, NT), Mac OS (OS X, iOS), UNIX

Microsoft Office, Aeroflex TMA, HP Quality Center, QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark,
NEMO, LLDM, 9959 NPO, Remedy Help Desk, Visio, MapInfo
Ethernet, RS-232, PPP, MAC, IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, HTTP,
RTP, RTSP, SIP
LTE, VoLTE, VoIP, Small Cells, WiMAX, UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA, GSM,
GPRS/EDGE, IMS, CDMA, EVDO, 3GPP/3GPP2
SQL, Python

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALCATEL-LUCENT INC., Murray Hill, NJ
Software Test Engineering Professional
2014 June, 2015
Provided network level validation and performance assurance of eNodeB operation and
stress/regression testing using Aeroflex TMA script-level software and TM500 test equipment and Qualcomm devices on LTE TDD and FDD cell configurations.

Improved eNodeB releases Quality Assurance by creating and executing Carrier Aggregation,
Handover, OOT and SoC test scripts and traffic model simulation for voice and data applications
utilizing both LTE FDD and TDD cell configurations in Aeroflex equipment and Python scripts.
Conducted UE mobile device testing to maintain compliance with customer-driven Retainability
and Throughput KPIs using QXDM, Wireshark, 9959 NPO and various internal post-processing
tools.
Optimized voice and data test case and traffic model configurations by analyzing Layer 3 protocol
logs.
Performed network analysis to maintain Core Network PCRF Quality of Service (QoS) levels.

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Engineering Services Support Customer Support/Systems Test

2000 2014
Managed 4-tier global help desk operations for RF post-processing, design, and optimization tools for a
four person staff. Supported 500+ external and internal users.

Maintained 94% reply rate within 24 hours and 90%+ closure rate for all problem tickets to numerous high profile clientele, such as Verizon, AT&T, and US Cellular and to internal users for
software, data collection, post-processing, and other tool-related issues.
Optimized software product Quality Assurance by providing periodic reports/recommendations,
working with software engineering and development teams to resolve tool-related software bugs
and data collection issues, executing system tests, executing SQL scripts, and providing trending
of commonly reported user issues, including analysis of user dropped calls, power requirements,
neighbor lists, and coverage area issues for LTE, UMTS, GSM, EVDO and CDMA technologies.
Confirmed that all users had NSA IPL approval for Class A and B products by validating users
logins and data access requests in compliance with NSA requirements.
Improved end-users productivity by serving as systems engineer for new features and enhancements, implementing customer-driven features in software tools and researching/authoring tool
related features for development team.
Participated in periodic ISO Certification audit.

REDI-MAIL DIRECT MARKETING, Fairfield, NJ

1998 - 2000

Network Administrator
Performed essential network administration and help desk operations for 125+ computer NT/Novel network for Redi-Direct companies, as part of two-staff team. Administered daily operations for 20+ server
network, including hardware diagnostics, maintenance, and backups. Contributed to 24/7 monitoring on
customer-hosted websites. Conducted daily computer setup and training for department-specific software and Office Suite products.

Controlled $500K annual operating budget, maintaining up-to-date computer network/systems and
purchasing server and computer systems and accessories.
Orchestrated network upgrade to 100Mbps T1 link, resulting in faster, more efficient network for employees. Interfaced with telephone company to install, rewire, and upgrade old network link.
Served as single-point-of-contact in generating more efficient, faster reply times to employee daily
computer/network issues by providing exemplary help desk services.
Enhanced sales teams knowledge and exposure to customer-based website solutions by brainstorming creative ideas and interventions.

Served in additional positions as Technical Support Analyst for MAGIC SOLUTIONS INC. and Systems
Engineer/Field Services Engineer for DAQ ELECTRONICS INC.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
NSA IPL Approval for Class A and Class B Products