Andrew Cheng
About Andrew Cheng
Andrew Cheng is a Principal System Quality Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in quality assurance, test automation, and technical marketing across various engineering roles.
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Andrew Cheng currently holds the position of Principal System Quality Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been in this role since 2013, contributing to the advancement of quality engineering practices in Livermore, CA. His expertise is leveraged to ensure the reliability and robustness of complex systems. Sandia National Laboratories is known for its cutting-edge research and development in various scientific fields.
Title: Principal System Quality Engineer
Andrew Cheng serves as a Principal System Quality Engineer, a role in which he demonstrates his deep understanding of quality assurance processes. His responsibilities include introducing novel QA methods, deploying automated test strategies, and ensuring the operational efficiency of embedded systems and metrology instrumentation. His work has significantly enhanced the software quality assurance processes through the creation of comprehensive test matrices and deployment of integrated nightly builds.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Cheng possesses a strong educational background in Chemical Engineering and Material Science. He earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by an MS in the same field from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Additionally, he holds an MS in Material Science from UC Santa Barbara and a Java Certificate of Programming from the College of San Mateo. His diverse academic training underpins his expertise in engineering and quality assurance.
Background in QA and Test Engineering
Andrew Cheng has amassed extensive experience in quality assurance and test engineering across various reputable institutions. He served as a QA Lead/Test Automation Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and as a Lead SQA Engineer at ReVera Inc. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Software Applications QA Engineer and Senior Applications Engineer at Photon Dynamics Inc. His contributions to these roles involved the development and implementation of robust QA processes and test strategies.
Professional Contributions and Publications
Andrew Cheng has made significant professional contributions, particularly in the field of software quality assurance and metrology. He is the principal author of seven technical papers, demonstrating his commitment to advancing industry knowledge. His work has introduced innovative QA methods and test strategies, enhancing the detection of operational issues in complex systems. He has also developed marketing collateral, product specifications, and trained both customers and staff, emphasizing his role in technical marketing and education.