Developed C/C++ code for fully autonomous robots on Arm platforms running Linux. Performed initial integration of Lidar into our robotic platform.Technical interviewer/screener for all new software developer candidates to create a team of highly capable software engineers which successfully developed our next generation autonomous platform.Engineering point of contact and provider of onsite support and development for robots as they were evaluated at multiple customer sites. Developed new features to secure sales for specific customer needs.Engineering point of contact responsible for input to new safety standards regarding autonomous robotic cleaning machines.Managed IP patent process. Worked with engineers to aid them in our process and worked with the legal department to review patents and provide updates through the submission process.Created coverage algorithm that increased throughput 82% with no hardware modifications.Analysis of data from field to identify performance issues and diagnose root cause of any problems.Developed application to display data logged by our machine during operation that allowed in depth static analysis of the data.Utilized Mantis, CVS, Git, Jira, and worked within an Agile development structure.Patents - see addendum (17 patent applications submitted)

Developed QNX resource managers for * Jennic 802.15.4 network devices. * BACNET interface utilizing Berkley Packet Filter to tap into Qnx io-pkt network stack. * GPIO for am355x board for QNX duplicating Sysfs interface used in Linux. * LON interface to Echelon U50 Linux driver codeUsed IAR systems for modifications to C code for multiple MSP430 products.Ported C source code for a VM to an ARM7TDMI evaluation platform using open source Yagarto Toolchain, FreeRTOS and uIP TCP-IP stack, IAR for ARM and uTasker OS.Testing, analysis and debug of network communication protocols using Wireshark.Evaluated and utilized multiple variations of Embedded Arm Linux such as Angstrom, Yocto, Arago, Wind River..Evaluated and utilized multiple variations of embedded evaluation boards and processors - at91SAM7s-EK (Arm 7); Beagleboard, Beaglebone, Beaglebone Black and TI-EVM-SK (AM335x Sitar Cortex Arm-A8); Pandaboard (Arm Cortex-A9).Created custom Linux for a custom AM335x based board using Wind River Linux tools.Developed utility for programming firmware for Z-Wave devices during production.Wrote client server in Python to create encrypted binaries as part of the build process for a secure boot embedded platform.Utilization of Logic Analyzers and JTAG tools for debugging firmware in embedded platforms.Utilization of various source control systems including Starteam, Mercurial, Git and SVN.Six Sigma Greenbelt certified.

This change in employment was due to the acquisition of SCP Global by Akrion.Coding in C, C++, VxWorks, IEC-1131, Pascal, AB PLCSole point of contact with customer to address and resolve any and all customer issues related to software including troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades.Successfully negotiated and secured annual service contract renewals with primary customer for a decade.Developed multiple upgrades and improvements for primary customer that were then marketed and sold to other customers with similar equipment.

This change in employment was due to the acquisition of Mattson Technology by SCP.Continued support of Steag, Mattson, and CFM manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor industry after acquisition by SCP. Worked with engineers from Atmel and IBM to develop proposals, specifications and full solutions for new process implementations to extend the useful life of legacy equipment.Delivered working equipment enhancements and worked with customers to validate they met their process requirements.

This change in employment was due to the acquisition of Steag Microtech by Mattson.Continued support of Steag equipment after acquisition by Mattson.Spent several months at manufacturing facility in Germany developing software for new equipment and training external software resources on our systems.Sole software engineer responsible for installation and startup of new installation of half a dozen tools at Atmel in Texas.Handled all customer interaction, issue resolution, and sign off for software on new equipment.Took over local support for CFM equipment after acquisition. This equipment used an AB PLC for the control software and Pascal for the GUI. Worked with customer's engineers to develop modifications to the AB PLC code to allow this legacy equipment to support their new process requirements. Was presented an outstanding achievement award from the customer in recognition of these efforts.Retrofit several 300mm tools at MEMC in Missouri to bring them online. These tools used Isagraf IEC 1131 code running on VxWorks OS for the machine control, and a Windows GUI written in C with TCP-IP for communications between the machine control and GUI systems.Used working relationship with customer to identify needs and help secure new equipment sales.

Programming of automation software for large automated wet processing machines used in semiconductor manufacturing. Supported installation and start up of a brand new semiconductor fab as it came on line. Sole software engineer on site responsible for all customer interaction and all aspects of installation, maintenance, modifications and upgrades for my company's equipment.Equipment utilized control software written in C, a Windows GUI in C++, and NETBIOS communications between the two systems as well as Secs-Gem integration with the fab.

Development of protocols used to mark Divx capable DVD discs with a unique number which was then stored in a centralized database. Divx capable DVD players then accessed this database to identify individual discs for DRM purposes. Worked with engineers on site at Panasonic in Osaka Japan to integrate these protocols into their manufacturing equipment.Worked with equipment vendors to bring their equipment on line at our manufacturing facility.

Development of multi-threaded control software using C in LynxOS RTOS for fully automated manufacturing equipment for the CD/DVD replication industry.Traveled to various customer sites in North America to perform equipment installation and support.Worked on site with customers to track and resolve software issues until product sign off.Developed control software for the company's first CDR dye coating machine which applied dye to CD-ROM media for Kodak.Worked on site with Kodak's engineers during installation of prototype to verify the equipment met all process requirements.Created the GUI using Visual C++ for the company's first stand alone Metalizer product which applied the metal layer to the discs during the manufacturing process.Combined existing GUI code for multiple products so it could detect system parameters at run time allowing one code base to be utilized for multiple products. This greatly reduced future support efforts,Upgraded GUI code from Visual C to C++ to take advantage of reusing objects for GUI design elements.

Development of Electronic sensors used by the automotive industry.* Optical quadrature encoder used to detect shaft position and speed in steering systems.* Solar sensor using a quadrature photodiode to track position of sun for control of car air conditioner.* Twilight sensor to control headlights.* Rain sensor to control windshield wipers.* Fog sensor to control window defroster.* Thermal sensor to detect seat occupancy.* Level sensor to detect fluid levels (Hall Effect and Fiber Optic methods)* Optical light curtain to detect hazards when raising Windows.Performance of compliance testing and validation to meet requirements of automotive industry. This included Design of Experiments, programming automated test and environment chambers, gathering test results and generating written reports to present results.Development of validation and test equipment sold to major automotive manufacturers to test and validate sensor performance at manufacturing facilities.Development of embedded software for intelligent automotive rain and fog sensors.Development of data logging software used to capture data during development of windshield wiper control software. Created a protocol to allow tagging of data and logging during real time operation so it could be replayed for further analysis in the lab. This was created for use in our development efforts but was later sold to our customers to be used for their R&D.Created new firmware for a sensor designed to automatically control windshield wipers which allowed it to control the heating element of a vehicle's rear window defogger creating an entirely new product with no additional hardware.Development of test apparatus, hardware and software, to establish and validate SPC controls for incoming raw materials used in our manufacturing line..