Dustin Combs Email & Phone Number

Spring, Texas, United States

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

The UEFI Research Engineer that will be responsible for performing UEFI application feasibility and platform dependency research. This research includes understanding and cataloguing various OEM/ODM device manufacturer UEFI feature implementations and identifying similarities and differences in the approaches. Some knowledge of reverse engineering is required, as is the ability to produce POCs that exercise and demonstrate a clear understanding of the subjects being researched. Innovation and “outside of the box thinking” will be a major requirement for this position.

Austin, Texas, United States

Supported the Emulation BIOS for AMD’s MI300 (El Capitan) Supercomputer.Developed the build process with the internal infrastructure team leveraging the AGESA code base for emulation debug and future additional features.Maintained platform specific code base using git repositories.Integrated firmware components and delivered stable baseline Emulation BIOS to support feature development, allowing teams to hit all forecasted development dates and aided in successful hardware bring-up.Established a new documentation process for delivering server program specifications to our customers.Established a build process using Sphinx, LaTeX, and Doxygen to provide a PDF document for customer releases.Developed Python scripts to resolve code formatting and false warnings/errors in the documentation process.Coordinated meetings with developers, managers, and legal teams to ensure document clarity and depth is provided to the customer and our company security is maintained.Assisted in porting ABL from a FW in the PSP to a driver model.Ported standard C code used in an embedded environment to use UEFI data types (i.e. uint_32 to UINT32).Developed Python scripts to quickly resolve code formatting issues that did not meet our team's coding standards.Assisted in developing the skeleton code for this port that established a baseline build and a template for other team members to model.

Austin, Texas Area

Provided support for Dell’s Interface for BIOS F2/Setup and F12/Launch Page.Developed custom UI modules for displaying and interacting with WiFi hotspots in PreBoot phase, as well as for managing PreBoot security keys.Managed keyboard, mouse, and touch for interactions VIA VFR scripting and other software interfaces.Streamlined Setup and Launch Page layouts for uniformity and to support applying different themes for Professional (consumer and business) and Gaming (Alienware) platforms.Development Manager (DM), Dell's BIOS Root Cause Analysis (RCA) TeamInterfaced between Austin, Taiwan, and India BIOS teams and International Product Support (IPS) teams. Communicated with global teams, chipset vendors, equipment manufactures, and external software teams on all platform issues status and updates.Built a JIRA Confluence site for BIOS/IPS including training materials, ticket generation, and specifications.Developed custom BIOS to solve unique problems and pushed changes into Dell’s global Software SolutionsInformed Equipment and Software Manufacturers of issues to improve future product stability.Lead Engineer, Dell's BIOS Connect and Support Assist Feature Integrated a UEFI version of the platform’s NIC port for network access in BIOS/PreBoot phase.Developed BIOS interface for communication with the OS for errors, successes, and other information.Facilitated and led global training and demos to showcase new technology to Software Engineers, Mangers, and Dell Executives.Assisted in porting Intel’s Linux WIFI card driver into a UEFI environment to enable use during BIOS boot.Added all necessary BIOS setup and boot menu options to enable our Support Assist Feature.

* Designed hardware and software for the QF-4 Full Scale Aerial Target system: - Developed software to trace an autopilot program function-by-function for flow control and code optimization in Borland C++ IDE - Developed analog I/O software for a virtual strip-chart recorder to support automated software testing using NI LabWindows C/C++ IDE - Modeled legacy .Ada autopilot code using SIMULINK models to simulate and analyze the QF-4 autopilot control systems - Designed a hardware interface between a test computer and the QF-4 autopilot to simulate inputs* Maintained the DFCS QF-4 Ground Control Station (GSU) software, which runs on a custom Motorola PowerPC565 platform: - Analyzed GSU software flow for identify bugs that resulted in lost information and error propagation in DFCS message traffic - Developed and executed test cases to confirm, detect, and isolate GSU software bugs - Developed and implemented GSU software fixes using Freescale CodeWarrior IDE - Adapted third party software to program the GSU FPGA over RS-232 from a PC via the GSU PowerPC

* Installed high-speed wireless communication technologies: - Experienced with omni, sector and point-to-point antennas using 802.11b and 5.3-5.8GHz radios - Covered over 500 sq. miles in the challenging Texas Hill Country* Designed remote wireless repeaters for network infrastructure: - Equipped with 6 radios and a 72 hour backup power system - Provided a reliable network backbone between multiple nodes even during power outages* Developed networking fundamentals using infrastructure devices and services: - Deployed routers, switches, and bridges with guided and unguided medium in a variety of situations - Administered web/internet services such as web, FTP, DHCP, and DNS servers using FreeBSD* Increased responsibilities as the after-hours technical expert to maintain total network communications

* Promoted to Sergeant while serving in the 49th Armor Division, 136th Signal Battalion: - Merited on technical proficiency and leadership qualities - Gained recognition in battalion based on technical performance, knowledge, and expertise* Trained the battalion in wireless digital communications equipment: - Based on previous experience and additional training from General Dynamics - Tactical techniques such as convoy operations, IED avoidance, and standard urban fighting formations* Deployed to Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom: - Trained crew members for technical operations including antenna installation, radio operations, security - Established and maintained radio communications at Balad Air Base/Camp Anaconda - Recognized for maintaining a 99.8% communication quality while covering over 90% of the combat zone