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Sunnyvale, CA, US

Sunnyvale, CA, US

Firmware Team Manager delivering Embedded Internet-of-Things (IoT) products for Amazon. This includes the Dash family of products. Responsible for delivering products emphasizing the following disciplines:-- Deeply Embedded Systems-- WiFi connectivity-- Internet Security/Cryptography-- Low Power Battery Operated Devices-- Imaging and Motion Sensors-- DSP's.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• 3G DSP Group, 1999-2012Member of original core DSP team that developed the signal processing layer for Motorola's initial 3G cellular products. Filled a wide range of roles. Led bring-up on new several new platforms..
• Led the planning, execution, and validating of DSP software releases
• Proposed and led implemention of a highly successful PC-based OCD test program that allowed developers to more thoroughly unit test new features. Worked with other groups to integrate standalone program into other.
• Successfully led multiple DSP system bring-ups on new platforms
• Coordinated vendor-supplied RTOS development and integration

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Member of small DSP team that helped deliver highly successful 2G and 2.5G cellular products. Key Achievements-------------------------
• Implemented, profiled, and improved an existing echo cancellation algorithm which resulted in it being the first Motorola modem-based echo canceller receiving ship acceptance in Australia
• Wrote test routines that quickly identified several hardware bugs in initial version of IC
• Worked with service providers and test houses to identify and solve issues in the field
• Coordinated CR tracking and reduction plan

• Group lead for 3 to 4 man teams designing and integrating airborne data acquisition systems for US Navy Rotary Wing Aircraft. Responsibilities focused developing software and hardware for real-time embedded systems..
• Successfully led integration of a vendor supplied equipment, including both hardware and software, into existing Helicopter Airborne Flight Data Recorder for the US Navy.
• Organized specifications containing software, electrical, and mechanical requirements needed by sub-contractors for integration of their components into existing products
• Worked with Navy program managers and pilots to organize test schedules and flight plans for system validation
• Wrote technical specifications including design information, electronic interfaces, and estimates of all engineering and material costs, on several government contract bids

Involved in all aspects of embedded system design for mass transportation public address systems. Acted as one man project team designing hardware for 8-bit microprocessor-based systems as well as writing all software for the system. Oversaw field testing of finished projects including. Also responsible for PCB layout and oversaw mechanical packaging design.

Mount Prospect, IL, US

Filled variety of roles for manufacturer of small business telephone networks, fire alarm systems, and communication systems. Worked on mechanical packaging designs using CAD systems. Worked on PCB layouts, and developed component libraries for schematic entries. Developed data base search programs in C.

Msee, Signal Processing

Bsee & Bsme, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering