Testing API - Case Study

Fact: Over 50% of SSI Staff has 8 or More Years Experience

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Fact: 30% of SSI staff has twelve or more years experience

"The people blended in and became part of the design team."

Fact: Experienced Team Lead manages all projects

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Fact: All SSI staff is trained on the Quality Development Process

"Work is spectacular. More exceptional than I thought it would be. Sensors work great. They can detect the slightest pressure accurately. It is WAY beyond my expectations." ~ SSI Client

Fact: Long term staff retention rate at SSI is > 95%

Fact: SSI's Internal Software process operates as CMM Level 3

"The experience was a good one" ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI has been in business 16+ years

"The best thing about working with SSI is that the people genuinely care about the success of the overall project. Typical contractors stop when they have merely met the letter of the contract that they are bound to; where as, SSI is willing to go above and beyond to drive a project to completion and ultimately success." ~ SSI Client

Fact: Over half of SSI Business is from returning clients

"I would use SSI again" ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI client relationships last several years

"The best thing about working with SSI is that the people genuinely care about the success of the overall project. Typical contractors stop when they have merely met the letter of the contract that they are bound to; where as, SSI is willing to go above and beyond to drive a project to completion and ultimately success." ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI's Customers report a consistent 4.5 out of 5 rating for satisfaction

"Keep finding people who can get to the root of the issue and resolve it as specified. [Your Engineer] is golden!." ~ SSI Client

Fact: 100% of clients surveyed said they would recommend SSI to others

"SSI will deliver what is promised on a timely basis." ~ SSI Client

Fact: SSI Supports Continual Employee Training

"Consistent high quality engineers who perform very well. SSI is the only company -- contracting or consulting -- who consistently provides the best talent who are not only technically accomplished but have excellent verbal and personal skills. I have not seen anything like it before." ~ SSI Client

The Company – Quantum Data

Quantum Data designs and manufactures test instruments to test and verify the audio, video, and control products from different consumer electronics industry manufacturers.

Quantum Data’s test tools enable a four-element test regiment that includes:

functional testing - to ensure product requirements are met
compliance testing – to ensure the products meet industry standards
fault testing during manufacture – to ensure items are built to product design specifications
troubleshooting – to isolate and identify the root causes of problems

Skills – C++ Programming, Java, Tornado, Eclipse, Star Team, and Debugging Skills

The Task – To Provide a Powerful Way to Run Test Codes using C++ and Provided APIs.

The SSI Solution – Script Runner Software Development Kit (SDK)

SSI engineers developed a powerful solution, a Script Runner Software Development Kit (SDK) that gives end users the ability to easily create their own test cases. Greater testing flexibility allows a test to be repeated and carried over to other tests. The SDK also supports the output of test results for users to check and verify.

The test codes are compiled on the local PC, then loaded to the test instruments where they are executed.

Changing the firmware involved deciphering the existing codes and the code structure, with the help of technologies including Tornado, Eclipse and Star Team. Asking the customer meaningful questions and showing initiative made an impact. The client valued the engineers taking a lead on the project.