Proposing, designing, testing, and validating electronic fuzing and ordnance. ESAD and ESAF for military missiles, mortars, bombs, etc. Validating FPGA, microcontroller, and discrete logic. Designing and troubleshooting PCB/PWB, rigid and flexible circuit design.

GIRD Systems develops custom signal processing solutions for communications and electronic warfare – specializing in algorithm development, waveform porting, and hardware (utilizing both FPGAs and DSPs). Typical customers include the Department of Defense, other government agencies, and defense contractors. Our library of intellectual property includes advanced algorithms applicable to interference mitigation, geolocation, compressed sensing, and communications waveform design/porting.

Led a team of Electrical, Firmware, and Mechanical engineers that developed devices and technology to help enhance the way people and organizations care for seniors in their personal environment.Leveraged leading-edge technology – ZigBee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cloud-based platforms, mobile and PC apps, IoT, DSP, specialized microprocessors, proprietary RF antennas, patented electrical designs, dedicated sensor technologies – and incorporated a highly vertically integrated manufacturing facility, Silversphere continues to help improve the daily life of customers and end users by extending their independence, promoting their dignity, and enhancing their quality of life.The technology was exciting and the end result was intrinsically rewarding.

Premier communication equipment for sports, broadcast, and entertainment.Directed team of electrical, firmware, software, and mechanical engineers designing digital wireless and wired communication systems – radio packs, base stations, transceivers, hubs, headsets, etc. (analog, digital, DSP, FPGA, embedded firmware, RF, spread spectrum frequency hopping, enclosure industrial design, intercom, PC and mobile apps). Also audio sound reinforcement equipment, and time management/simulation equipment.

Medical fiber optic equipment for surgical head lamps and medical devices. Directed team of optical, electronic, and mechanical engineers designing/producing medical electronic and handheld equipment (Xenon and LED light sources, fiber cable, and stainless steel devices – e.g. endoscopic). Managed R&D efforts and the introduction of market-leading LED products. Fiber optic cable drawn and manufactured in-house. Vigorous FDA regulatory compliance.

BH R&D division for global oil and gas well data collection/retrieval systems (fiber optic).Managed team of software, hardware, mechanical, and optical engineers to develop fiber optic well-monitoring components, circuits, and systems. Proprietary fiber optic backscattering sensing to detect pressure and temperature. Unique mechanical enclosures and deployment devices designed and manufactured (and exceptionally hardened) for oil field abuse.

Innovar purchased EDC inventory and continued custom equipment design (see EDC).(This position allowed me to pursue my MBA) – Continued EDC system design, PLC programming, and circuit layout – see EDC below.

Automated non-destructive test (NDT) equipment (eddy current, ultrasonic, and vision). Managed engineering team in system integration, design, and PLC programming of NDT systems. Motor control, conveyor systems, sensors, pick-and-place, factory automation. HMI, GE FANUC, SCADA.

Automated test and calibration equipment for switchgear manufacturers.Hands-on manager and technical contributor. Custom automation, custom electronic circuits, PLC programming. Equipment installed internationally in major manufacturing plants (GE, Siemens, Square D, Cutler-Hammer). Built department from ground up. Collaborated with Software and Mechanical departments. Led training programs and design reviews. Great job, great products, great team, but company went out of business.