Intel CorporationNetwork Product Validation Technician
Jun. 2022 - Apr. 2024Hillsboro, Oregon, United States• Spearheaded validation testing and customer issue reproduction for Intel-based NICs, firmware, and drivers with Linux, Windows, VMware ESXi, and other OSs, reinforcing team confidence with critical expertise.
• Designed an OS deployment system, custom-engineered using Python and RHEL, showcasing expertise in boot processes — from legacy and UEFI methods to PXE booting across multiple OS platforms — streamlined by automation of key network services, including HTTP, DHCP, DNS, TFTP, NFS, and Samba.
• Directed lab automation projects, including the automation of OS installs, validation tests, issue reproductions, driver builds and installations, package mirrors for Linux distros, and switch configuration management
• Leveraged Git and GitHub for revision control, Vagrant and VMware Workstation for building virtual development environments
• Employed Python, bash, PowerShell, and Windows batch scripting, merging experiential knowledge and targeted research to enhance lab operations.
• Oversaw a dynamic network environment with an array of server and switch brands including Cisco, HP, Lenovo, SuperMicro, and more.
• Proactively embraced new tasks, including mastering Intel’s build system to enable special NIC driver and firmware releases, and conducting a pivotal visit to a large, prestigious retail customer's network validation lab.
• Cultivated relationships across the organization, frequently navigating new technical domains, emerging as a go-to source for insights on Linux, networking, and automation.
• Continuously elevated operations by harnessing online research skills, fostering improved operations.