Chris S. Email & Phone Number

Evansville, In, Us

Portland, Oregon Area

Remote

Created an application in Perl to analyze semiconductor test tool log files and aggregate the information into an Oracle database. The resulting data was then presented to the user via a web app built with mod-perl and Bootstrap.

Portland, Oregon

Performed maintenance and feature updates for established products.Driving new development techniques with test-driven development (TDD) and unit testing using open source tools and frameworks. Refined existing coding standards and code documentation policies for better collaboration, maintenance, and more refined Doxygen output.Implemented testing and build automation with Jenkins to ensure code is continually tested and metrics reported as development progressed.

Plano, Texas

Collaborated with algorithm designers to prototype video and image processing algorithms for televisions and projectors. Determined trade-offs for algorithm functionality versus gate count to ensure future integration into an ASIC would be acceptable. Prepared systems for customer demonstrations at CES and InfoComm. Several prototypes were eventually incorporated into ASICs for mainstream products to the delight of customers.Developed microprocessor subsystem for DLP(r) LightCommander… Show more Collaborated with algorithm designers to prototype video and image processing algorithms for televisions and projectors. Determined trade-offs for algorithm functionality versus gate count to ensure future integration into an ASIC would be acceptable. Prepared systems for customer demonstrations at CES and InfoComm. Several prototypes were eventually incorporated into ASICs for mainstream products to the delight of customers.Developed microprocessor subsystem for DLP(r) LightCommander development kit. Utilized Altera's Nios II processor and related peripheral IP for rapid hardware/software co-development. Collaborated with Logic PD for initial integration of firmware with a new PCB design. Developed custom bootloader software, USB chip interface and proof of concept application. Principal developer of DLP(r) Discovery development kit firmware that led to many offshoot projects. Attracted many new customers and resulted in significant revenue.Experienced with Altera and Xilinx debug and development tools. Utilized their respective IP frameworks for rapid hardware and software development. Experimented with embedded Linux to determine if it could be used in future products.Matched application requirements to FPGA functionality to minimize system bill of materials.Implemented an image improvement algorithm with the high level synthesis tool, C-to-Silicon from Cadence, for DLP(r) Cinema. Understand the productivity boost afforded by this type of tool, and hope to use it more in the future. Show less

Plano, Texas

Embedded software for DLP(r) projectors, televisions and embedded products. Integrated the work of 3 people to complete a comprehensive projector control application. Customers utilized this application as the basis for their own applications which resulted in time to market advantage over OEMs that wrote full custom applications.Trained customers in the US and Japan on the operation of the projector control application and underlying ASIC. Wrote extensive documentation of… Show more Embedded software for DLP(r) projectors, televisions and embedded products. Integrated the work of 3 people to complete a comprehensive projector control application. Customers utilized this application as the basis for their own applications which resulted in time to market advantage over OEMs that wrote full custom applications.Trained customers in the US and Japan on the operation of the projector control application and underlying ASIC. Wrote extensive documentation of common use scenarios and for using the accompanying Windows software for on-screen display (OSD) design, reducing the need for expensive overseas travel and additional support personnel.Expertise in ARM, MSP430 and Nios II architecture and tools. Mentored interns and new hires to quickly engage them in the products, customers and goals of the organization. Participated in the hiring and training process of 5 exceptional candidates, whose subsequent contributions meaningfully impacted customers and the organization.Developed PCB debug expertise with appropriate tools. Certified in ESD principles and prevention. Able to perform minor rework on circuit boards with the proper tools. Show less