Established and adapted physical design methodologies for cutting edge semiconductor products and test-sites. Chip floorplan, power/clock distribution, chip assembly, P&R, timing closure, and flow automation. (Mentor/Siemens EDA, Cadence, and IBM Proprietary EDA Toolsets) Utilized startup experience for agility and innovation to stretch EDA tool limits for ambitious IBM Research breakthrough projects.

Delivered physical design and integration data of multiple 14nm IO units for IBM zSeries and Power9 processors. ● Collaborated with timing, power, clock, circuit, and logic teams to define specifications and floor-plan units.● Interlocked with chip and circuit leads to maximize design re-use, exploit commonality while meeting performance and scheduling targets, and share lessons learned for future process nodes.● Utilized Cadence and IBM tool sets to automate build processes of synthesis, latch analysis, placement, power routing, clock routing, buffering, fill insertion, routing, timing, verification, and checking. (Cadence, Virtuoso, ChipBench, Finale, GYM, VHDL, DRC/LVS, PDSRTL, AIX, Perl, Skill, Tcl)● Custom routed critical IO wires to ensure skew, slew, and design rule checking closure.● Engaged with tools and methodology teams to debug issues, develop, and test enhancements.● Owned sign-off of audit clean IO physical library delivery to chip integration and manufacturing.● Shared agile consulting experience and recommendations for shift-left, agile hardware, and metric management initiatives. (MS Project, Lotus Symphony, IBM Connections, Rational)● Mentored entry level and professional hires, documented processes, shared best practices, common pitfalls, and connected to network of leading EDA engineers, designers, IO experts, and architects.

Start-up and small business consultant for providers of location-based platforms, software, and hardware solutions. ● Coordinated client requirements and drove agile software projects through build, test, & release.● Created application wireframes for iOS, Android, and web development.● Managed project dashboard, tracked schedules, hours, bill rates, invoices, and profits for over 30 projects.● Grew skill set in sensor networks, RFID systems, along with interconnected devices and social interaction.● Quickly developed self taught knowledge base in ArchGIS and asset management software programs.● Deciphered smart device traffic and geolocation event data to connect clients with analytic intelligence and insight to develop future use cases.

Built IO subsystems and chip partitions (from netlist to release to manufacturing) for IBM processors in systems ranging from gaming consoles to supercomputers● Utilized strong analytical skills to route complex and critical chip level interconnects driving optimal product logistics. ● Executed and adapted EDA (electronic design automation) and CAD (computer aided design) technical software for floor-planning, placement, routing, power analysis, clocking, and design for manufacturing. ● Negotiated resource use. ● Managed and trained unit teams for deliverables of logic and circuit release, physical design, timing analysis, verification, checks, and audit processes for data release to our customers. ● Used business/technical software to gather requirements, track projects, analyze metrics, resolve issues, and share best practices.● Early adopter of IBM Connections Social Platform. Created, owned, and maintained design teams' collaborative space for groups at global offices and the remote workforce.● Authored project process documentation defining efficient data management and audit protocol.● Evaluated integration methodologies for applicability and effectiveness for next generation technology and software.● Advised service and client leads on feasibility of tools and methodologies as a product of the business.

Selected as a technical resource for stretch assignment to develop requirements and assess 3D internet and virtual world opportunities.● Tested and reviewed graphics and immersive web technologies in gaming, retail, and STEM education● Utilized knowledge of CPU and GPU architecture and programming to digital convergence solutions.● Performed technical assessment of game engines and virtual world platforms to identify capabilities for business cases.● Innovated, authored, and reviewed invention disclosures.● Communicated IBM’s market vision and strategy for digital convergence at conferences,vendor, partner, and client meetings.● Collaborated with subject matter experts and presented to project, technical, and business executives.

● Performed 12 lead EKGs and reported critical results.● Entered data into medical record system.● Demonstrated customer service and interacted effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff.● Operated, monitored and maintained equipment

● Worked on a nuclear reactor analysis team to design and implement signal and sensor processing software. ● Researched software applicability to interpretation of cardiac signals. ● Examined intellectual property material.● Performed data analysis.● Coordinated staff member social events and team building.