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Founder of Janda Multimedia, custom development of html5 applications for use by caregivers and patients. Each subscriber can be reminded of their medications and receive suggestions on specific actions to take based on the analysis of medical test results taken at home (html, js, php, SQL, AI algorithms).

Newton, Ma, Us

Hands-on director of software development at a 10-person, late stage startup. Novel imaging and AI technology supports clinicians treatment of chronic wounds. Team developed advanced data acquisition and software algorithms running on a small footprint processor. Responsible for technology and software release roadmap, small team management, system verification, sections of regulatory submissions and software processes.

Software functional manager in a matrix environment developing complex robotic orthopedic surgical systems compliant to FDA guidelines and medical/safety standards such as IEC 62304 ISO 14971 and IEC 60601.• Manager of managers as well as direct reports in an agile environment. Software teams responsible for surgical applications (C++,C#), custom operating systems (Linux, Windows), and real time hardware device control (multi-axis robots, 3d vision systems and tools). Responsible for multiple scrum teams and scrum of scrums system development.• Software representative to snr leadership team (plan/budget updates, metrics, status and mitigations).• Interface to other functions for process coordination and regulatory submissions (QA, EE, ME, ClinAffairs, Mfg, Svc, RA)• Grew software development organization to over 90 staff and then rightsized to support product platforms and product maintenance.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

R&D director at a late stage startup offering advanced mass spectrometry equipment used to quantify molecules in a wide range of life sciences and security applications. Manager of team responsible for development and support of real-time embedded systems containing data acquisition, advanced algorithms and complex external interfaces (Qt C++, Yocto) . Team also developed Mfg test equipment to implement complex calibration and process controls (VS C++, Win10) as well as applications for the display and analysis of customer data (Matlab AI). Responsible for Software, Systems Engineering, IT functions and associated ISO 9001 processes (Agile methodology and tools eg Jira). Maintained the software release roadmap to support NPI and revenue plans .

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Software manager of team of 22+ engineers at three development sites responsible for a line of advanced medical CT products. The architecture includes complex mechanical, electrical and software subsystems responsible for x-ray image acquisition and Image Guided Surgery applications. Product in use around the world. Authored significant components of recent ISO and FDA submissions. Introduced SysML and model based development processes. Interfaced with corporate R&D leaders to develop just-in time approach to new technology availability.

Director, program manager and systems engineer at startup developing advanced snake robot devices for medical applications. Includes custom vision systems, advanced motion control with high reliability and safety.Experienced lead of up to 10 engineers and hands on software developer. Updated quality management systems and delivered substantial components of new product submittals for FDA applications and ISO standards compliance. Expert in software development processes and tools used in Microsoft, Linux and embedded development environments. Certified PM, ISO auditor.

Software consultant and project manager for small high tech. startup business. - Developed offline image viewer to complement a real-time application (BOOST, Qt, 3D VTK) - Evolved into custom IOT application platform (cloud storage, MySQL database, PHP algorithms)Approx 150 customers, range of IOT devices and capabilities.

Systems Engineer and Project Manager responsible for system design and development of robotic medical device control subsystems (DICOM IGRT standards involving advanced 2D/3D image analysis and robotic couch and neutron/x-ray beam control).Customer liason, project manager, systems engineer and software developer for Image Guided Radiation Therapy product application. Developed ProofOfConcept prototype and Minimum Viable Product requirements in and agile environment (Jira/Confluence).Produced design docs, interface specs as well as software components including : WPF C# software for GUI and TCP/IP interfaces, complex 2D+3D GPU-based image registration algorithms, submillimeter precision robotic control systems and treatment beam subsystem interfaces.Developed Agile processes compliant with ISO 13485 and ISO 9000-2010,

Software Manager at a small startup trying to break into the Explosives Detection Systems business at TSA.Manager of team responsible for all software in a complex system :- real time data acquisition- multiprocessor algorithm development (Linux and Windows)- user interfaces (GUI, 2D and 3D displays)- database, archival and wide area networking functions- successfully completed contracted R&D eval program with TSA- achieved ISO 9000-2000 certification

Billerica, Ma, Us

R&D Group : Director of Image Processing (2006-2009)- created the advanced image processing group and developed algorithms using Matlab ImageJ and C++ environments. - Developed anomaly detection and threat classification algorithms for 3D objects in 2D images. - Developed multi-sensor algorithms for enhanced threat detection based on novel artificial intelligence algorithms (several SPIE papers and patents).- Integrated CCTV and vision processor (Cognex) with x-ray data processing.- Designed, delivered and supported prototype Whole Body Inspection systems with automated detection and enhanced privacy displays for test and evaluation by TSA at Washington and Atlantic City. Eng Group : Dir of Software Engineering and Image Processing (Sep 1998-2006)- Responsible for design, development and system integration phases of all new x-ray inspection products(~20). Systems detect with high PD/FA contraband in packages, people, vehicles and ISO containers. Grew and led 15-25 person team of developers. Personally performed development activities including algorithm development and system level test. - Evaluated capabilities of framegrabber/graphics boards and downselected for product incorporation (2D,3D capabilities, speed of OpenGL command implementation etc). - Grew a small team with ad-hoc processes to a well managed medium sized CMM level 4 organization. Transitioned product architecture from DOS/C through Windows NT / C++, 2000, XP Pro to Embedded using object oriented techniques.- Performed systems engineering functions for design of real-time mission critical systems to customer requirements. Solutions included complex subsystems such as data acquisition, communications links, motion control and high voltage (20kV-15MV). - Developer of image processing applications using Matlab (especially GUIDE, mcc, data acquisition, signal processing and image processing toolboxes). Developed plug-in filter architecture and GUI based automatic test harnesses using C#.

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Software manager responsible for development and maintenance of high accuracy metrology systems for silicon wafers. Developed custom applications for execution on DEC microVax computers interfaced with custom sensors and robotic handling subsystems. Lead for UltraGage system and StressMaster software application. Worked with advanced technology teams at global semiconductor companies including onsite commissioning at new 300mm fabs around the world. SEMI standards author for SECS-II, RAMS and ClusterTool interface documents. Developed interfaces between metrology, AGV handlers and factory inventory management systems to optimize throughput and yield

Oxnard, California, Us

Software Lead for attitude sensing, navigation and prototype flight control systems for military and space applications.Developed advanced sensor calibration algorithms and custom applications to interface with various weapon delivery systems (Ada, C++, MilStd1750A assembler, Jovial). Supported system testing at US military bases and ranges.

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

Assembler programmer (TI9900, 8086, 6800), system/subsystem/board test developer (ATLAS), embedded software engineer for various sensor packs working for Flight Automation, Gyro and Inertial Navigation divisions.

Hnd, Computer Studies

Certicate, Program Management

Systems Engineering Professional Certification, Systems Engineering