Foreship Ltd.

Senior Specialist Simulations

Ålands Företagsbyrå Ab

IT Specialist

Project Engineer

Electrical and machinery design in CAD for cruise ships.

Summer Trainee, Electrical & Machinery

Ecomar Ltd

Main tasks were CAD-design, Project Planning, Material Purchasing and Project Management.

•	Head of a team of 4 electrical designers, recreating electrical drawings on contracted areas for AIDA Cruises cruise ship AIDAprima (June 2015)
•	Leased part-time to Foreship Oy for CAD-design of electrical drawings, (2013-2015)
•	Project Manager for electrical installation of Autronica Flexifog fire extinguishing system onboard Hurtigruten ship Richard With in Oresund Heavy Industries yard in Landskrona, Sweden (October – November 2013)
•	Refit of electrical installation in contracted areas onboard Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Sunshine in Fincantieri Shipyard, Trieste, Italy (February – March 2012)

Hansa Shipping GmbH & Co. KG

Learning watch keeping duties and daily operation in the ship’s engine room on board container vessel HS Livingstone on transatlantic route between Europe and USA.

Watchkeeping Engineer Cadet

Viking Line

Daily maintenance in ship’s engine room, on board m/s Gabriella in scheduled traffic between Helsinki and Stockholm.

Motorman

Prima Shipping Oy

Learning engine room maintenance and operation on board M/V Cleopatra in Europe traffic.

Engine Cadet

Torsö rederi

Learning engine room maintenance and operation on board M/V Windena in Europe traffic.

I enjoy understanding how things work and collaborating with others in finding technical solutions. One of the things I truly like is to employ my programming skills to solve problems and repetitive tasks that ease workflow.

One of my greatest strengths is my ability to adapt to the situation and keep going whatever tasks that are ahead. I am flexible and constantly trying to refine my expertise. 

After graduating 2012 from Åland University of Applied Sciences, I immediately got employment at Ecomar Ltd as a Project Engineer. 

After almost four great years of Marine Engineering projects, I decided to pursue my Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Aalto University.

After graduating from Aalto I started working as a Project Engineer for Foreship Ltd, where I got to work with creative and very skilled people. I also got to employ my passion for problem-solving!

Currently I am working at Ålands Företagsbyrå, as their IT Specialist. I get to work with Excel and Python, and have started learning TSQL. I am challenged with further refining the use of the ERP-system Lemonsoft. Development and daily maintenance of the IT-structure and equipment is also one of my responsibilities.

Conny Soderholm

Landis+Gyr

Project: Picasso Platform

Roles and Responsibilities:

Licensing Feature: Led testing for a licensing feature that controls firmware capabilities, ensuring comprehensive validation and reliability.

Tool and Utility Development: Developed advanced testing tools and utilities, streamlining and automating testing processes for improved efficiency.

Test Infrastructure Development: Built and maintained automated test frameworks, enhancing scalability and coverage.

Team Leadership and Cross-Team Support: Provided mentorship to firmware test engineers and supported other teams by helping them develop tools, integrating my tools across the department, and assisting the validation team. Actively encouraged the adoption of automated testing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with development and QA teams to align testing strategies with project goals.

Training and Demos: Delivered Python training sessions and provided multiple demos of features and utilities to global stakeholders, facilitating better understanding and adoption of the tools.

Skills Used: Python, ATS Scripting, PyATS, Git, Gerrit, Agile, TFS, MTM, Firmware Testing, Licensing Testing, Test Automation, Scenario Identification, Test Script Development, Test Analysis, Test Review, Test Strategy

Technical Lead Firmware Testing 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Firmware Upgrade Feature: Led the testing efforts for the Firmware Upgrade feature, including delta firmware upgrades and upgrades of peripherals, ensuring robust and reliable performance.

Test Infrastructure for Firmware Upgrades: Developed and implemented infrastructure specifically designed to test Firmware Upgrade features, significantly enhancing test coverage and efficiency.

Profile Feature: Conducted thorough testing of the Profile feature, validating its functionality and integration with different firmware versions.

Data Pushing Feature & Utilities: Innovated data pushing functionality with sub-1-second intervals and developed utilities for result verification, including automated graph plotting from test logs.

Test Automation: Created highly efficient test scripts and automated tasks using Python, leading to substantial time savings and increased productivity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, optimizing the testing process using Git, Gerrit, TFS, and MTM to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills Used: Python, Batch Programming, ATS Scripting, PyATS, Git, Gerrit, Agile, TFS, MTM (Microsoft Test Manager), Firmware Testing

Senior Engineer Firmware Testing 

Giesecke+Devrient

Project: Bank Note Processing Machines
Domain: Currency Technology

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Designed test cases for multiple critical features and performed reviews, playing an extensive part in successful project delivery.
2. Conducted requirement analysis, test planning, effort estimation, test case designing, and review activities for Banknote Processing Machines (C2 & C5 Family Projects).
3. Identified and automated multiple reporting modules using Python.
4. Validated firmware of major and intermediate releases, including root cause analysis of bugs found.

Skills Used: Azure, Python, Test Design, Test Review, HP ALM, IBM Rational ClearQuest, DOORS, SharePoint.

Engineer - Verification and Validation

Capgemini

Project: Instrument Panel Cluster(IPC) Testing for FORD Motors
Domain: Automotive Embedded 
Client: Denso International

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Owned HIL Testing using DSpace and validated firmware for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) of Ford Motors
2. Conducted Requirement Analysis, Test Case Development, Failure Analysis, Bug Verification & Tracking
3. Automated Test Report Analysis using Python to reduce manual efforts

Skills Used: DSpace, Python, Control Desk, InSight Explorer, CANoe Panel, Diagnostics Eng. Tool, AutoTest, SBM, SVN, JIRA.

Associate Consultant

Gram Power Inc

Project: Firmware Testing for Smart Meters

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Validated Firmware for 1P, 3P, and Wi-Fi-based Smart Meters
2. Automated time-consuming modules using Python to reduce manual efforts
3. Developed multiple hardware jigs to automate test modules.
4. Involved in requirement specification discussions and played a major role in integration testing and functional testing.

Skills Used: Python, Test Design, Test Execution, FogBugz, Gurux, Google Drive

Note: As a part of this project, I played a critical role in validating the firmware of smart meters and automating various modules, resulting in significant time and effort savings.

Embedded Testing Engineer

DORSET KABA SECURITY SYSTEMS PVTLTD

Project: Physical Access System

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Developed and reviewed test cases for the PAS Products.
2. Conducted functional testing and generated detailed test reports for Electronic Doors, ensuring compliance with all requirements and specifications.

As a team member responsible for functional testing, I played a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of the PAS Products. By developing and reviewing test cases, I ensured that all aspects of the system were thoroughly tested. Throughout the testing process, I generated detailed test reports to document findings and ensure that all stakeholders were kept informed of the system's performance. My skills with FCC and PAVIS 2004, as well as my proficiency in using Google Drive, enabled me to effectively carry out my responsibilities and contribute to the success of the project.

Skills Used: FCC, PAVIS 2004, Google Drive, Test Design

Executive PAS

Transforming complex systems through innovative testing strategies is my forte. With over 9 years of experience in embedded and firmware testing, I excel at developing cutting-edge tools and infrastructures that drive efficiency and reliability in technology solutions.

As a Technical Lead, Currently I am focusing on:

Firmware Testing: Leading comprehensive testing for critical features like licensing, firmware upgrades, and data-pushing functionalities.
Tool and Utility Development: Crafting and automating advanced testing tools to streamline processes and boost productivity.
Infrastructure Development: Building scalable automated test frameworks to enhance coverage and efficiency.
Training and Support: Providing expert training and demos to facilitate the adoption of new tools and practices.

I have extensive testing experience across a wide range of products, including physical access systems, automotive technologies, smart metering, and currency technology. My expertise spans end-to-end testing within Agile environments, covering all aspects from effort estimation and requirement analysis to scenario identification, test planning, and test scripting. 

I am skilled in conducting thorough test reviews and developing automated testing solutions to enhance efficiency and coverage.

My background in Electronics and Communication fuels my commitment to delivering impactful validation strategies and contributing to organizational success. Let’s connect if you’re interested in exploring how my expertise can drive innovation and excellence in your technology projects.

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