James Newton Email & Phone Number

Escondido, CA, US

Collaborated in nearly all aspects of the continued development of an FPGA based, 3D printed, Low cost, precision industrial robotic arm, with a focus on Firmware (C / C++) and user interface (Javascript, Node.js, network socket api).- Implemented a fast, low error, dh based Inverse Kinematics (IK) system based on math from co-workers.- Invented a system.

Multiple duties including demonstrating and supporting, as well as programming, testing, debugging, and building the Dexter precision open source robot arm. Followed and promoted Agile development techniques. - Lead firmware developer in GCC C on Ubuntu 16.04 based MicroZed dual core ARM / FPGA embedded system, also NodeJS and Javascript / html in browser..

In a part time position: Multiple duties including Analyst, Applications Engineer, Customer Support, Diagnosis and Troubleshooting, IT - Guided development of two products which were sold into nearly all hotels in a major chain. Using: LUA, C, Visual C++, Crystal Reports, Printer Drivers (Windows, Unix), Page Description Languages (PCL5, PS, PDF, XPS).

- Developed modular HVAC control system with ESP-32, internet enabled and somewhat secure, at stunningly low cost. PlatformIO with JTAG debugger.- Developed ultra low cost IOT wifi bridge with ESP-8266 to internet enable existing hardware avoiding redesign and costly custom radio systems. Arduino IDE.- Developed all firmware for ultra-low power (~70uA).

Managed a diverse team of Developers from multiple countries to Manufacture and Sell several small tech items for hobbyists with NO capital investment: Circuit design / PCB Layout in Protel 99SE / Circuit Maker / Altium / Eagle. Local and outsourced manufacturing, import, testing via Analog and Digital test equipment. Firmware development for Arduino / AVR.

- Guided the look, feel and function of three retail application lines from initial concept to release with sales in excess of 100,000 units.- Wrote product spec, assisted with marketing and manuals.- Researched, solved, or avoided real world obstacles encountered by programmers, support, sales and marketing.- Designed systems for customer, order, and.

Provided general assistance in many areas; from repairing sprinkler heads on the grounds all the way up to:- writing database systems in FoxPro to manage special orders, - data transfer, backup, and reporting for the point of sale system, - teaching classes to new computer users,- delivery and sales to corporate clients.

Washington, DC, US

Trained as an AT in the last days of AFTA at Millington, TN.Trained and assigned at VS-41, maintained S-3B Viking aircraft electronics as O-Level including radar, radio, computer. Received Navy Achievement Medal for automation of training and testing procedures while TAD to MTIP.Trained at HSL-41 for SH-60B Seahawk helicopters including imaging radar.