Linux / Linux OS Validation
Adam Peng
Advisory Engineer
New Taipei
Summary
Subsystem Validation Engineer building uEFI and Redfish test coverage for server and edge platforms across Intel and AMD product lines. Partners with TE, OE, and development teams to resolve firmware issues, control defects, and prepare test scope for next-generation systems. Trains firmware testers and turns analysis of firmware results into debugging support and release decisions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisory Engineer/PA FW Test Engineering
Lenovo
Taipei
06.2021 - Current
- Review 7-12 firmware defects weekly with TE and OE to accelerate cross-functional issue resolution.
- Maintain 5-10 uEFI test cases weekly to support BIOS validation across new platform releases.
- Develop and implement uEFI and RAS test cases for project validation across multiple ThinkSystem and ThinkEdge platforms.
- Expand RAS test coverage to strengthen firmware regression testing and reliability checks on emerging server platforms.
- Analyze firmware test results and deliver findings to TE and PE teams for debugging and corrective action.
- Partner with development teams to define test scope for next-generation products and align validation priorities early.
- Train firmware testing team members on validation procedures, issue triage, and test execution standards.
- Led issue resolution for complex hardware and software escalations across cross-functional teams.
Technical Section Manager
CyberTAN
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Resolved 5-10 customer and SQA issues weekly by coordinating debug follow-up and closing validation gaps.
- Tracked 2-5 BIOS validation cases weekly while verifying firmware behavior across bring-up and regression scenarios.
- Created BIOS support for hardware bring-up on AMD platforms, including Cezanne FP6 and Ryzen Embedded V1807B configurations.
- Built BIOS test plans to define coverage, execution flow, and validation scope for new platform releases.
- Analyzed FT test results for SE and TE teams to isolate defects and support faster debug decisions.
BIOS/Software Engineer
Foxconn Technology Group
08.2011 - 06.2020
- Defined test coverage and pass criteria for two next-generation storage platform programs, aligning manufacturing validation with product readiness.
- Expanded chip-to-chip manufacturing test coverage by refining fault scenarios and tightening BFT scope.
- Set up BFT test environments onsite across FSJ, FJZ, FTX, and FOC stations for manufacturing teams.
- Trained TE and OE teams on BFT station operation and daily test procedures.
- Built Linux and UEFI shell scripts for internal automation, then coordinated BFT result analysis with SE, customer, and DIAG contacts.
- Led cross-functional development efforts for automation systems, aligning technical delivery with plant requirements.
DuraBook BIOS Engineer
TWINHEAD
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Validated 5 BIOS regression test cases weekly across Ubuntu, RHEL6.x, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7.
- Tracked 5% firmware issue closure rate monthly through debug coordination and test result analysis.
- Created bring-up BIOS for DuraBook platforms, supporting early hardware bring-up and firmware stabilization.
- Developed BIOS test scripts to automate validation and improve repeatable test coverage.
- Executed OS compatibility testing on Ubuntu, RHEL6.x, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7.
- Developed hardware design solutions for rugged computing products, aligning specifications with customer requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
National Taipei University of Science & Technology
Taipei06-2008
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
National Yunlin University of Science & Technology
Yunlin06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
MING CHI University of Technology
New Taipei City06-2004
Skills
uEFI test case development
BIOS validation
Firmware regression testing
Test automation scripting
Test result analysis
Debug coordination
Test scope definition
Cross-functional issue resolution
Team training
Test strategy planning
Redfish validation
RAS testing
Hardware bring-up
Manufacturing test coverage
OS compatibility testing
Accomplishments
- Title / Name：End-to-End Diagnostic Lead for Enterprise Server Platforms
- Description：Led manufacturing diagnostic (Diag) development across the full product lifecycle from RFQ to mass-production sustaining. Defined diagnostic frameworks, debug trees, and chip-to-chip test coverage strategies while driving defect resolution to ensure zero-defect manufacturing yields.
- FY23/24 Lenovo ISG Q2 Award：Developed and implemented Memory RAS automation test solution with custom-designed interposer card.
- 2024 Lenovo ISG Hackathon (Top 20%)：Proposed and designed Hardware Debug Checkpoint Interposer Card.
- AI-Driven Engineering Training Workflow：Pioneered AI technical training workflows, reducing production time by 75% and accelerating new hire ramp-up by 40%
Software
AMI BIOS / Insyde BIOS
Bash Scripting/Python
Timeline
Advisory Engineer/PA FW Test Engineering
Lenovo
06.2021 - Current
Technical Section Manager
CyberTAN
06.2020 - 06.2021
BIOS/Software Engineer
Foxconn Technology Group
08.2011 - 06.2020
DuraBook BIOS Engineer
TWINHEAD
09.2008 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
National Taipei University of Science & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
National Yunlin University of Science & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
MING CHI University of Technology