Production kernel releases for fun and profit

Delivered data replication features while also leading cross-team collaboration and improving release management and development processes. Led software project that landed a huge customer for Pure.

Managed UI development for the Android Google Search Application, the main search entry point for Google on Android

Managed software development for hard drives used in Google data centers

Software project and people management for imaging satellites

Responsible for development of the TiVo UI across a variety of platforms for domestic and international customers. Experience as Agile Product Owner and Scrum Master.

Managed software development of display wall controllers ranging from Windows-based driver and application development to networked embedded devices.

Responsible for all firmware development for educational toys including handheld, pen-based and other standalone toys. Embedded development is targeted to a variety of operating systems, ASIC-based platforms and development systems including ARM 9 and ARC CPUs running Linux 2.6 and MQX operating systems, respectively. Team includes software engineers, development managers, project managers and integration test engineers. Hired majority of team in first 6 months and delivered all projects on schedule while taking on additional responsibilities. Also responsible for expanding firmware development team in China.

Responsible for software development for custom storage network processors used by OEMs. Leading edge storage network processor delivers 10 Gbps iSCSI performance using a proprietary architecture:- Managed the transition from software based on Linux 2.4 to Linux 2.6 - Hired manager and majority of software engineering team in Bangalore- Streamlined software development process, facilitating remote development- Delivered software based on constantly changing customer requirements and introduced agile development procedures- Hired key developers in Norcross and BangaloreDevelopment was hosted on Windows and Linux while the chip itself ran embedded Linux.

Responsible for the software architecture for Digital Home Control Terminals (DHCTs), more commonly known as set-top boxes. This includes new features for existing products as well as completely new products, such as OCAP, NGNA, middleware, applications, and system software (operating systems and device drivers). Led the transition from legacy set-top architecture to open system using Linux operating system and MIPS 24K processor. Also responsible for the software development process used by S-A software engineers for set-top development, including successful completion of ISO 9000 audits.

Responsible for the development of application software for the SA DHCT for deployment of interactive digital television outside of North America including the largest cable company in Japan. My responsibilities included:- Building the initial international software development organization- Directing the activities of ~50 person (5 managers, ~45 developers) distributed development team (in Japan, California, Huntsville, Lawrenceville and Belgium) with a wide variety of experience levels- Managing schedules and development activities for the entire software development team; all contractual software and hardware milestones were met, triggering payments to S-A of approximately $1 million- Developing “creative” solutions to staffing challenges (i.e. not enough people and too much work)- Delivering presentations to customers and executives - Internationalization of the PowerTV operating system

Responsible for firmware for modem and network management products. Managed team of 10 that developed communications products. Hired new members of the team, and together delivered firmware for a wide variety of products including:- 6 megabit, burst-mode DSL CPE modem based on MPC 860 CPU- Multi-channel CO modem based on MPC 860T processor- Shelf processor including an RTOS and TCP/IP protocol stack- Microburst Mini IP DSLAM with DHCP relay and T-1 backhaul- Cost reduced CPE modem with USB interface based on MPC 850 processorResponsibilities included $1.5M annual budget, project scheduling, manpower loading, performance reviews, staffing, and product planning. Technical contributions included firmware development (porting modem code to new CPU and rewriting boot code), architectural guidance, design and code reviews, debugging assistance, and mentoring. Interacted with product line management, sales and business development to determine priorities and manage projects.

Responsible for all software and firmware development efforts including uni- and multiprocessor Macintoshes, CPU upgrades & imaging products:• Negotiated numerous licensing contracts with Apple and others. Worked with attorneys, reviewed & approved final contracts of over $1M.• Managed numerous software developers who wrote application and system software for the Macintosh. Responsibilities included product scheduling, budgeting, technical guidance, and performance appraisals. Worked closely with marketing, sales, test and customer service departments.• Managed project to implement multiprocessing kernel under contract to Apple Computer, Inc. and worked with developers such as Adobe Systems, Macromedia, and others to add multiprocessing capabilities to their applications. • Initiated system test procedures and software development standards.• Worked closely with customers to resolve compatibility issues with third party hardware and software.