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Richard Blair

@richardblair

I validate enterprise server platforms, firmware, and system software from bring-up through release readiness.

United States
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I've validated AMD EPYC server platforms in datacenter environments, focusing on BIOS, firmware, memory, power, performance, and production readiness across Windows and Linux. I led validation of CPUs, DIMMs, BMCs, PCIe, ACPI, UEFI, SMBIOS, IPMI, SATA, USB, and DDR across multiple EPYC generations.

At Dell, I developed hardware and BIOS validation strategies for PowerEdge platforms, led internal and external test execution, and supported release sign-off. I also tested Dell CFI, VMware AirWatch, Factory as a Service, computing platforms, service software, servers, storage, and OpenManage offerings.

Across AT&T Wi-Fi, Computer Associates, Gemalto, and Dell, I've built test strategies, plans, cases, quality metrics, audits, and UAT programs for enterprise software and hardware. I've managed and mentored global QA teams, led defect reviews, trained teams on quality methods, and turned customer feedback into stronger release decisions.

I bring 20+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, log-based troubleshooting, regression, functional, performance, and user acceptance testing. I use automation and CI tools, quality dashboards, and structured retrospectives to improve coverage, clarify risks, and help teams ship reliable products.

Experience

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UB
Current

QA Engineer

Uber

Sep 2025 - Present (11 months)

Uber driver/ rideshare.

Education

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The University of Texas at Austin logoTA

The University of Texas at Austin

Master of Science, Technology Commercialization

2011 - 2012

Grade: 3.83

Pursued a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization, achieving a GPA of 3.83.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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