Derik Benson

About Derik Benson

Retired Chief Warrant Officer (CW2), Air Defense Flexible, high-achieving System…

Experience

1. Software Test Engineer

   CGI

   Dec 2013 — Present · Lawton, OK, US

   Performs test duties on the Fire Finder radar software as a member of the Systems Test Section.•Analyzes test requirements from engineering specifications and assists in design, development, and execution of test plans, cases, and procedures. •Develop, perform inspection, and debug test procedures to ensure all assigned requirements are thoroughly tested. •Executes test procedures during both engineering and formal testing of the Fire Finder radar system. •During execution of test procedures, performs analysis of actual versus expected performance of the system and report any software or test anomalies identified.•Provides assistance to software engineers in isolating anomalies found so they can be corrected.•Performs and/or assists with interface and interoperability testing of peripheral devices and external systems. •Upon completion of formal testing, provides input to the development and delivery of the test report.•Perform testing Interoperability with other systems to include Forward Area Air Defense (FAADC2), Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS).

Education

• Safety

  Risk Management and Safety Course

  2001 — 2001

• Central Texas College

  NA, General Studies

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Safety
• Technical Writing
• Military
• System Administration
• Instructor/Writer
• Unix
• Linux
• Air Force
• Military Operations
• Weapons
• Tactical Data Links
• Security Clearance
• Tactical Planning
• IT Management
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Army
• Afghanistan
• English
• Air Space Management
• Windows
• Command & Control
• Operating Systems
• Navy
• Tactics
• Command
• Customer Service
• Teaching
• Dod
• Microsoft Office
• Sensor Managment
• Training
• Intelligence
• Leadership