Jim Hare M.Eng. P.Eng (Non-Practicing) Email & Phone Number

Bright'S Grove, Ontario, Canada

Currently unemployed/retired. Past contracts detailed in the following.

Brampton On

Statistical pattern recognition for the computer system stress monitoring industry. (Halcyon)Worked with a leader in the computer system monitoring industry to develop stress and fault prediction algorithms for computer networks.

Mississauga, On

Contracted to Intratech Inline Inspection Services, Mississauga ON. Integrating image processing and MFL indication sizing/characterization algorithms into a proprietary data analysis software package.Intratech designed, built and deployed inline inspection devices using magnetic flux leakage (MFL) technology to detect and characterize features in oil and natural gas pipelines. This and other Intratech IP including that developed by ARC was purchased by Baker Hughes to become part of… Show more Contracted to Intratech Inline Inspection Services, Mississauga ON. Integrating image processing and MFL indication sizing/characterization algorithms into a proprietary data analysis software package.Intratech designed, built and deployed inline inspection devices using magnetic flux leakage (MFL) technology to detect and characterize features in oil and natural gas pipelines. This and other Intratech IP including that developed by ARC was purchased by Baker Hughes to become part of their Pipeline Management Group (PMG). Further knowledge of the status of this IP is unknown to me at this time.• Instrumental in the design, development, and programming of image processing and enhancement techniques for Intratech’s proprietary data viewing software.• Involved in data preparation, statistical searches, item identification, final characterization, sizing, and reporting.• Improved depth sizing accuracy.ARC is a sole proprietorship set up to facilitate independent signal processing research services for academia and industry. This work was contracted by Intratech to Applied Research Concepts. Show less

Brampton, On

Contracted to McMaster University, Hamilton, ON. Developing an end-to-end classification and image processing package for automated MFL pipeline data analysis.• Designed, developed, and programmed an object oriented image processing system that has been used successfully on over 3,000 km of pipeline using Bayesian decision theory (Learning Bayesian Networks or LBN). This IP, developed for McMaster University, was subsequently purchased by Intratech Inline Inspection Services and is now… Show more Contracted to McMaster University, Hamilton, ON. Developing an end-to-end classification and image processing package for automated MFL pipeline data analysis.• Designed, developed, and programmed an object oriented image processing system that has been used successfully on over 3,000 km of pipeline using Bayesian decision theory (Learning Bayesian Networks or LBN). This IP, developed for McMaster University, was subsequently purchased by Intratech Inline Inspection Services and is now the property of Baker Hughes' Pipeline Management Group.• Additional designs and programming for artificial neural network classifiers (MLP, RBF and SVM), and multi-resolution filter banks using wavelet theory.• Served as a contact and facilitator between a McMaster University research group and an industrial sponsor for NSERC CRD and TPP projects. This role included proposal writing.ARC is a sole proprietorship set up to facilitate independent signal processing research services for academia and industry. This work was contracted by McMaster University to Applied Research Concepts. Show less

Vaughan, On

Developed sizing algorithms based on radial basis function kernel regression. Individual method results are combined using confidence weighting.Developed geometry (caliper) sensor calibration using a combination of linear regression and Support Vector Machine for Regression (SVMR) to accurately estimate dent depth and pipe ovality.MFL sensor calibration.Designed and wrote source code in C# for a dynamic link library (DLL) that can be called directly from Novitech’s… Show more Developed sizing algorithms based on radial basis function kernel regression. Individual method results are combined using confidence weighting.Developed geometry (caliper) sensor calibration using a combination of linear regression and Support Vector Machine for Regression (SVMR) to accurately estimate dent depth and pipe ovality.MFL sensor calibration.Designed and wrote source code in C# for a dynamic link library (DLL) that can be called directly from Novitech’s proprietary data viewing software. This library currently has routines for corrosion and crack-like item sizing, deformation (dent) sizing, and a girth weld search. The core functionality for automated identification of volumetric metal loss and crack-like items is established. Implemented ASME B31.8 Dent strain analysisThis library will unfortunately not include statistical classifiers to discern general corrosion and crack-like items from other MFL signals. Time and management priorities did not permit that.Part of a team tasked with the development of a quality management system (QMS) manual with supporting documentation. This effort had a goal of adopting these procedures into Novitech "culture" in all departments for API 1163 inline inspection systems certification. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Developing data analysis tools and procedures for the unpiggable gas pipeline inspection industry.Developed an automated search to identify and size metal loss indications in a heavily corrodedpipeline utilizing binary morphology and image processing techniques.Mentored junior team members. Included training and preparation for industry recognized accreditation.Developed sizing algorithms based on kernel based interpolation.Part of a collaborative team… Show more Developing data analysis tools and procedures for the unpiggable gas pipeline inspection industry.Developed an automated search to identify and size metal loss indications in a heavily corrodedpipeline utilizing binary morphology and image processing techniques.Mentored junior team members. Included training and preparation for industry recognized accreditation.Developed sizing algorithms based on kernel based interpolation.Part of a collaborative team utilizing signal-processing techniques to improve data quality andcharacterization repetitiveness. This team was also extensively involved in developing analysisprocedures, analyst accreditation metrics, and quality control guidelines.Expertise was farmed out to a leading North American MFL inline inspection company for data pre-processing, pattern recognition, and radial basis function (RBF) regression techniques for corrosion sizing. Show less

Toronto, On

• Part of a team that developed smart antennae algorithms used for cellular base stations deployed in both the United States and Taiwan.• Designed and programmed software modules as part of an extensive GSM simulation environment. The ensemble was successfully used as a test-bed for new adaptive antenna array processing algorithms.• Consulted system designers and product testers to design, document and code programs for a simulation to generate test data for final product unit testing… Show more • Part of a team that developed smart antennae algorithms used for cellular base stations deployed in both the United States and Taiwan.• Designed and programmed software modules as part of an extensive GSM simulation environment. The ensemble was successfully used as a test-bed for new adaptive antenna array processing algorithms.• Consulted system designers and product testers to design, document and code programs for a simulation to generate test data for final product unit testing before installation into a prototype GSM base station.ArrayComm develops adaptive smart antenna (spatial processing) technology that enhances wireless voice and data communication systems. Show less

Hamilton, On

Developed and conducted research programs in statistical signal processing that include blind deconvolution, image processing, and pattern recognition.• Designed and coded a “proof-of-concept” suite of pattern recognition validation programs resulting in a defect detection rate of 100% and a false detection rate of 4.5 %. Classification accuracy tests for a 6-class system yielded a 5.6% error rate.• Investigated the current literature on pattern recognition and image processing… Show more Developed and conducted research programs in statistical signal processing that include blind deconvolution, image processing, and pattern recognition.• Designed and coded a “proof-of-concept” suite of pattern recognition validation programs resulting in a defect detection rate of 100% and a false detection rate of 4.5 %. Classification accuracy tests for a 6-class system yielded a 5.6% error rate.• Investigated the current literature on pattern recognition and image processing techniques to develop an end-to-end design of an automated pipeline inspection procedure. • Conducted an extensive literature search in image de-blurring techniques, and developed a software test-bed for developing new ideas, therefore Inventing a new algorithm that converges significantly faster than conventional iterative algorithms. • Wrote an article submission based on this image restoration research that was accepted and presented at the IEEE International Conference on Image Processing, September 2000. Show less

Hamilton, On

Coordinated project activities for a multi-disciplinary group developing methods for software documentation in tabular form.Undertook an analysis of current activity in a large research group to aid the principal investigator in assessing current efforts and determining next direction steps.Reviewed and provided insights for graduate students in their article and thesis submissions.

Mississauga, On

In charge of the engineering specification and database support for all non-catalog office furniture items. Lead an interdisciplinary team developing parallel manufacturing and order processing techniques based on continuous improvement and just-in-time (JIT) procurement practices. One of many goals this team achieved was to bring special order lead-times to within days (i.e. less than a week) of standard product lead-times.Project lead for the transfer of a Stow and Davis product line… Show more In charge of the engineering specification and database support for all non-catalog office furniture items. Lead an interdisciplinary team developing parallel manufacturing and order processing techniques based on continuous improvement and just-in-time (JIT) procurement practices. One of many goals this team achieved was to bring special order lead-times to within days (i.e. less than a week) of standard product lead-times.Project lead for the transfer of a Stow and Davis product line to a third party manufacturer (to be distributed by Steelcase Canada). Team objectives were to develop new order entry procedures to seamlessly adapt to new procurement paradigms. And yes, we did it! What a great group. Show less

Mississauga, On

Supervised a team of product engineers and drafts-people in charge of product part specification. Part of a project to introduce CAD as a replacement for vellum (does anybody remember vellum? Frank Franner remembers vellum - see below for details).

Mississauga, On

Tasked with the specification of final product piece parts, developing local drafting standards based on corporate procedures, and the specification and outsourcing of specialized hardware.

Toronto, Canada Area

Drafting duties and specification check of corporate (i.e. owner and primary designer) designs. Expanding the design to a comprehensive piece part drawing design set. This included design phase piece part ordering, verification, remediation, and final approval (of course under the patient eye of Mr. Z. I was a newbie after all). Special design specifications for extruded PVC and aluminum designs, as well as die cast hardware were involved.I also did some cool stuff like drawing the… Show more Drafting duties and specification check of corporate (i.e. owner and primary designer) designs. Expanding the design to a comprehensive piece part drawing design set. This included design phase piece part ordering, verification, remediation, and final approval (of course under the patient eye of Mr. Z. I was a newbie after all). Special design specifications for extruded PVC and aluminum designs, as well as die cast hardware were involved.I also did some cool stuff like drawing the illustrations for their catalogs and to my great pleasure had one of my "drafts" (or should I say draughts) highlighted in some of their promotional literature (I discovered this quite by accident when interviewing someone in the company later in my career and saw a poster for the advert in his office - "Hey! That's my draft!"). This is not part of my current portfolio as I have become quite rusty at drafting, sketching and drawing in general. This indeed will be my direction in retirement - that is discovering again the old school arts of drafting, sketching, watercolor, and in general expressing myself in a graphic nature.Working for reff was a great learning experience for me - that is to work directly with an entrepreneur and architect to learn first-hand from his depth of knowledge and experience. Thank you to the "r" in reff (Robert Zoebelien).reff was acquired by Westinghouse Systems and later re-branded as the Knoll Group. after that, I don't really know or care. The driving forces in this organization are gone. Show less

Scarborogh, Ontario

Administration of Interior Design contracts for construction projects + sundry drafting duties.Mr. Franner was a smart individual, and did a great deal to patiently mentor a young and impetuous employee. He also taught me the importance of words, and how the caliber of communications affect our professional lives.And yes - Mr. Franner taught me to draught in the old world sense. Keep the lead sharp boy!

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Signal Processing

Defended Master's thesis on de-blurring digital images with distinction.

Bachelor Of Engineering Degree, Electrical Engineering

Summa Cum Laude.

Diploma Of Applied Arts, Interior Design

Secondary School Honour Graduation Diploma

Ontario Scholar