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Ontario, Ny, Us

Ontario, Ny, Us

Experienced System Integration and Test Engineer in both commercial and government defense applications. Saved the Navy time and cost by developing customized scripts to allow for automatic disk recovery. Provided customer satisfaction by executing test dry runs and witnessing subcontractor dry runs. Particularly skilled in knowledge of Solaris and AIX Operating Systems. Strong Software Background using C and other high level languages. Tools used for System Integration include scripting languages like ksh, csh, bourne and bash shells.

Rochester, New York Area

Application is Unity XG-100 Portable Radio which allows first responders to use a single radio to communicate across VHF, UHF, 700 and 800 MHz radio frequencies.• Installed and configured software.• Executed Manual and Automated Tests.• Analyzed problems and reported results to development.• Validated development fixes.

Applications include Submarine Electronic Warfare Systems and Unmanned Mine Hunting vehicles. Primary responsibilities include software and integration test of naval applications for the U.S military. Customized Linux Gnome Desktop to provide secure and user-friendly environment for sailors.Developed customized ksh scripts to allow for automatic disk recovery saving the US Navy time and cost. Executed Integrated Test Dry Runs of newest baseline required for customer signoff. Witnessed subcontractor dry runs. Rated by management as a key contributor in the delivery of the software to the prime contractor, the effort was successful in spite of little documentation, no simulators and little initial support. Prepared and executed a successful demo of mine hunting software in an effort to maintain Navy funding.Provided professional maturity and the ability to transfer and convey important information to management as well as train new hires. Awarded Special Recognition Awards for the integration and test activities associated with the Naval contracts above.

Designed, developed and integrated software for large-scale products requiring OAM&P support including Voice Navigation, a $160M revenue generating solution, and Directory Services, up to $135M annual revenue generating solution.Developed critical interface for major product launch using JAVA when crucial human resource was lost to project. Recognized by management and received award for excellence in meeting project requirements.Directed team of 5 engineers as design prime during time of development and successfully delivered OAM&P software on time and within budget.Successfully developed SNMP agent prototype that made possible the design of an OAM&P component, required by many of Nortel's future product lines.Served as development lead and release manager for multiple Centralized Administrative Management System (CAMS) releases that were all delivered on time, avoiding liquidated damage costs.Developed a monitoring mechanism to detect a memory defect on the Directory Assistance Processor that allowed for recognition, tracking and resolution of the problem while avoiding major system outage.Operating Systems: IBM RISC-based workstation running AIX 4.2.1, Managing a network of processors with AIX 4.2.1 and Solaris/Sun 2.5, 7 components as well as Bay Network RoutersCommunication Protocols: SNMP and CORBASoftware Packages/Middleware: ORBIX 3.02, ORBIX Web 3.2, NetView 6000 and Tivoli 3.6.1. Languages: Java, C++, C, UNIX Korn shell, and Tcl/ Tk

Served, as development and release support for multiple software releases that forecasted, acquired and distributed needed parts for Xerox's production planning efforts.Maintained the quality and performance of the CAMPS software through enhancements and fixes that extended the product life and generated $192K in revenue annually.Designed, developed and delivered system changes based on unique relationship built and maintained through regular communication with customer.

Served in various development and support capacities in these positions providing customer support for various hardware and software products, which met or exceeded customer's expectations. Nortel Rochester and Computer Consoles were dedicated to bringing large-scale database products to the Telephone Industry, which it dominated. Products included Directory and Emergency Services. These products were written in FORTRAN, C and PDP/11 Assembler.

M.S, Computer Science

B.A, Mathematics And Communications