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* Designed flexible software architecture for programmable nodes.* Implemented CANopen, WiFi, and Firebase REST access support for node components.

Remote

• Designed and implemented multi-threaded user interface and real-time machine control software platform for the next generation of industry leading railroad maintenance-of-way systems. Selected development tools.
• Seamlessly migrated the user interface from an outdated framework to a more modern gesture-based declarative framework. Slashed system development times significantly.
• Gathered and analyzed requirements from internal customers and user experience (UX) Consultants. Cleaned up and enhanced the output and design of the user interface.
• Established auto-generation scripts to re-factor older code. Simplified the replacement process and eliminated most errors.
• Mentored and supported the skill development of junior Developers through interactive training and other hands-on, on-the-job learning experiences.Technical Scope: C++, Qt, QML, JavaScript, Python, CANopen, Linux.

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Defined and executed automated software testing framework that aimed to improve software testing coverage and speed. Supported industry-leading machine vision systems and other technologies.
• Instituted a web-based application and database back-end for test automation management. Drastically improved the speed and capability of the test system.
• Directed the activities of Software Engineer contractors by clearly communicating requirements and facilitating frequent status meetings.
• Mentored and supported the skill development of junior QA Analysts. Encouraged thorough system exploration and test documentation.Technical Scope: C#, WPF/Silverlight, DSS, XML/JSON, REST, SQL, Visual Studio, Git

Pewaukee, WI

• Navigated a fast-paced, highly-regulated FDA environment during the development of disease-oriented software solutions for image-based medical applications.
• Proactively developed and launched innovative features for the next generation of product interfaces. Improved scalability, reliability, speed, and productivity across the board.
• Redesigned image data organization feature into a stand-alone library, improving performance. Interfaced with customer to help integrate library into customer’s product.
• Gathered requirements, estimated work packages, wrote functional specifications, and lead team discussions.Technical Scope: C++, Qt, Boost, SQL, Visual Studio, SVN, Bugzilla

Delano, MN

Designed and developed web interfaces and back-end support processes for the remote management of railroad assets. Consolidated databases, eliminated subscription services, and optimized software performance.Technical Scope: C#, ASP.NET, MS SQL Server, C++, Visual Studio, NUnit, SVN, Bugzilla

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Lead automated and manual testing efforts of industry-leading circuit board inspection machines. Routinely allocated and distributed work to the QA team.
• Optimized scheduling and workload allocation throughout the team based on new releases and requirements.
• Designed and implemented internal automated testing system. Drastically improved test scope and coverage while slashing testing times significantly.
• Constructed a test plan viewing/editing tool accessible to non-technical team members. Simplified summaries of data and results.
• Accurately converted test plans from binary document format to plain text XML. Optimized revision control of test plans, encouraged format consistency, and eased future automation efforts.Technical Scope: C#.NET, XML.

Programming, data collection, and data analysis of haptic and visual Neuroscience experiemnts using Matlab, LabView, C++.