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Amsterdam, Nl

Provided software development and solution hosting services for business and academic customers in the Denver area, primarily focused on training (eLearning). My responsibilities included customer engagement, project planning/execution, hiring and management of contractor resources, and building/maintaining the server infrastructure (Win2k8r2/Win2k16/Ubuntu) collocated in a secure data center. Additional, independent contract work included:01/2018 – 09/2018 AWS, Professional Services, Cloud Infrastructure Architect01/2016 – 05/2016 Lockheed Martin, Consultant for TMAN project06/2014 – 12/2014 University of Michigan, Dept. of Aerospace Oceanic and Space Sciences, Software Engineer for GeoSTAR III (SATCOM)

Southfield, Michigan, Us

Developed content and lectured for a variety of undergraduate Computer Science courses, mostly via online/distance learning. Courses included but were not limited to: ‘Computer Science 1’ (intro to C), ‘Intro to Databases’ (data modeling and SQL), and ‘Computer Hardware and Assembly Language Programming’.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Role duties: to research, design, and facilitate the development of complex solutions for worldwide, automotive Connected Services’ needs, specializing in the Electric Vehicle [Elektrische Auto] (BEV/PHEV).• Managed the Security Audit and end user experience for ‘MyFord Mobile’ off-board solution; including evaluation of the smartphone application, vehicle telematics implementation, web portal, and system business logic. Management (Project Management) of the security audit firm and vendor (Coalfire Labs) during audit process.• Reviewed and provided guidance for the development of vendor contracts and advised management regarding vendor work (obligations, project milestones) and project/contract negotiation.• Participated and provided oversight for a joint Ford/MIT research project, which analyzed the Electric Vehicle operation, providing guidance on efficient route creation.• Created software architecture specifications for both internal and external (vendor) use.• Provided system/software security advisory services to stakeholders in various divisions of the company.• Conducted code reviews and modifications of vendor-submitted builds, focusing on security and performance.• Presented and evangelized Ford’s EV/Sustainability strategy at tradeshows and social networking/media events.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Software Engineering: architecture and development of middleware (infotainment-focused), and driver development, for ‘Microsoft Auto’, a WinCE-based solution Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 vendors.Customer Interaction: Served as a dedicated engineering resource for the ‘Partner Response Team’, primarily in Germany and working with Continental AG (primary supplier for BMW and Volkswagen infotainment systems). Responsible for new feature specifications, planning, and architecture, including release management and support of the product for system integration (onsite).Patent Development: Worked with patent review board to refine a novel method (patent application) which aggregates ambient/environmental conditions to enhance vehicle route weighting/costing.Product/Services Ideation: Participated in a cloud services project proposal, approved by the CEO (Steve Ballmer), relating to routing and functional support for Electric Vehicles.

New York, Ny, Us

• Developed trading systems software and provided oversight/architecture for system hardware.• Created new financial analytics interfaces -end user UI- geared toward the emerging markets in Fixed Income/Bond Markets. • Architected a 3D graph visualization chart, which offered new functionality (e.g., multiple data point support) and provided visualization for several investment scenarios.• Responsible for architectural enhancements to real-time bond pricing services utilizing Solaris-based servers; improved data routing services, and provided problem analysis summaries of existing services.• Conducted peer code reviews.• Worked with Localization resources to customize new interfaces for non-US/English-speaking markets.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Created NaviGo™, a PND (Personal Navigation Device)/LBS application developed for the trucking industry, which offers real-time, off-board, turn-by-turn driving directions. The application supports both the Win32 and WinCE platforms. Commercial availability was announced at the ATA expo in Dallas, in October 2006. • Initial role consisted of ground-up architecture and code implementation of the application for prototyping purposes; after the commercial release, was promoted to Project Manager and managed an offshore team and system integration for new customers.• Developed and integrated low-level GPS software to work with a various hardware solutions and state cases (e.g. wandering location, stagnant messaging, constellation changes).• Visited channel partners and customers, gathering requirements and evaluating user experiences.• Provided guidelines, hosted ramp-up sessions with Customer Support Services and personally conducted in-field testing.• Developed HMI for multiple units, including in-cab display (7” LCD) and handheld units• Temporarily relocated from Denver, CO to Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the final development phase (v1.0/GM).• Created framework technical specifications to expose NaviGo’s functionality for third-party access.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Master Of Science - Ms, Regenerative And Stem Cell Technologies