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Liran Ben Nahum

Ashdod

Summary

Highly skilled and motivated QA Engineer, with over 8 years of professional experience in silicon bring-up, functional validation, and hardware-software integration. Adept at developing functional tests for silicon validation using different test tools, with extensive experience in SSD, NVME, and debug methodologies. Proficient in lab design, test equipment selection, and generating comprehensive vendor reports.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Reliability Engineer

Western Digital
11.2015 - Current

Silicon Bring-Up and Functional Validation: Led the silicon bring-up and functional validation phases, ensuring the reliability and quality of semiconductor devices. Developed and executed detailed test plans to assess and improve silicon performance and reliability.


Hardware Debugging and Testing: Utilized lab equipment to conduct thorough debugging and testing of DUTs, identifying and resolving hardware issues to enhance product reliability.


Process Improvement: Streamlined testing processes by developing Python scripts for automation, significantly reducing testing time and increasing accuracy.


Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, investigate by doing First FA and open JIRA ticket to FW team.


Vendor Reports: Concluded qualification tests by preparing detailed reports for each vendor, providing insights into product performance and areas for improvement


Lab Design and Test Equipment Development: Played a key role in designing the lab and selecting relevant test equipment for each project, ensuring the lab's capabilities fully supported project-specific requirements.



Education

Diploma - PHP Web Expert

John Bryce
Tel Aviv, Israel
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Technological High School
Bat Yam, Israel
07.2007

Skills

  • Technical Skills: Expert in leading silicon bring-up processes and conducting comprehensive functional validation tests to ensure product reliability and performance
  • Hardware Debugging and Testing: Proficient in using lab equipment JTAG for detailed debugging and testing of DUTs, with the ability to identify and solve complex hardware issues efficiently
  • Programming for Validation Tests: Skilled in writing and implementing validation tests using company tests procedures and Python scripts development, enhancing testing methodologies and coverage for better product validation
  • Lab Design and Equipment Selection: Experienced in designing labs and choosing the appropriate test equipment for each project, ensuring the infrastructure fully supports testing requirements
  • Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex data, leading to data-driven decisions for quality improvement
  • Knowledge Management and Training: Developed a comprehensive knowledge base for new employees, including documentation and hands-on training, to ensure consistent understanding and application of testing methodologies across the team
  • Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing projects from conception through completion, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating effective cross-functional collaboration

Additional Information

Military Service

Communications Technician, Classified Communications Unit, IDF
April 2008 - March 2011

Languages

Hebrew
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Quality Reliability Engineer

Western Digital
11.2015 - Current

Diploma - PHP Web Expert

John Bryce

High School Diploma -

Technological High School
Liran Ben Nahum