As the Owner and Principal Embedded Software Solutions Architect and Engineer at Differential Designs, Inc., a contract firm specializing in embedded software for real-time and memory-critical electronic systems, my responsibilities encompass system architecture, software design, programming, testing, and engineering support across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). I collaborate closely with experts in Hardware Engineering, Marketing/Sales, Legal, and HMI/UI/UX, contributing to projects spanning automotive, wireless, control, and manufacturing industries. This involves utilizing diverse platforms, languages, and development environments to deliver tailored solutions. Accomplishments Include:• RFQ discovery phase for requirements, technical research, prototypes, proof-of-concepts and project estimates.• Elicit and document detailed technical requirements from client.• Architect specifications, design, program and validate various real-time software.• Analyze, document and coordinate processes for certification in ISO-9000/QS-9000/CMMI/SPICE.• Create and present training and teaching materials.• Research and present materials with Marketing/Sales.

As an Embedded Software Architect contracted to eyeCam, LLC, a consumer electronics startup targeting the wireless wearable computing market, I assumed the role of providing system architectural and design services. My primary focus was on developing software/firmware for a portable wireless multimedia headset. Collaborating closely with hardware, mechanical, marketing, and legal teams, I drew upon my expertise in communications and systems development to devise patented architectural frameworks. These frameworks facilitated an innovative operating system and user interface, enabling duplex-directional communications, efficient data and power management, and network optimization. This initiative garnered attention from venture capital firms and resulted in heightened equity financing for the company. Accomplishments included:• Elicited and documented operational and technical requirements from the marketing and legal teams utilizing Use Cases, textual and graphical techniques• Worked with hardware engineering in developing an architectural framework focused toward an embedded and downloadable environment• Designed and documented architectural frameworks for an embedded operating system (OS) and user interface (UI)• Designed and documented the key parameters for communications links involving Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, Cellular and USB connectivity• Participated with Hardware, Graphic Design, Marketing and Legal teams in generating the embodiments, prior art and claims for several patents

As a Senior Software Engineer for N.S. International, Ltd., an automotive manufacturer of vehicle instrument clusters and head-up-displays, my responsibilities included services in customer liaison, requirements engineering, design, development and validation of embedded software. Obtained and documented requirements and validation which enabled me to increase functional deployment and improve delivery time from offshore development team of General Motors and Chrysler. This resulted in improved OEM relations and increased RFQ opportunities. Accomplishments included:• Elicited and documented technical and validation requirements from clients utilizing Use Cases and graphical techniques.• Performed functional decomposition of automotive cluster and HUD embedded real-time system software designs using structured analysis, functional block diagramming, and modeling.• Interfaced with offshore based software engineers using various methods of video, audio and data communications.• Participated in detailed software design reviews with team engineers using techniques including: dataflow diagrams, state charts and model-based designing and.• Participated in specifying communications interface definitions and protocols.• Performed bench and onsite validation using appropriate communications and emulation tools.Projects for N.S International, Ltd.:Automotive Instrument Clusters were designed, programmed, integrated and tested for various GM and Chrysler vehicle lines. Technologies included CAN, LIN, J1850, MOST, KWP2000, UDS, discrete I/O control signals, gauges, Statemate modeling, graphic display controllers, applications, AUTOSAR, flash memory, bootloaders and board support packages.Head-Up-Display (HUD) Systems were designed, programmed, integrated and tested for various GM vehicle lines. Technologies includes, CAN, LIN, J1850, KWP2000, discrete I/O control signals, graphic display controllers, calibrations, flash memory, bootloaders and microcontrollers.

As a Faculty Member within Macomb Community College's Continuing Education Department, my role involved instructing students across a spectrum of computer technology topics. Collaborating closely with the computer department coordinator, I meticulously reviewed course selections, handpicked relevant materials, and developed engaging presentations. Over time, I witnessed a consistent rise in student enrollment and positive satisfaction evaluations, reflecting the effectiveness of our curriculum and teaching approach. Accomplishments included:• Selecting course material on Microsoft’s Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and general computer architecture.• Developed supplemental materials for class presentation and performed course instruction and training.• Acquired certification as an online Internet instructor.

As a Software Contractor to Ford Motor Company’s Power Train Division, my responsibilities were the design and development of a set of core technology I/O drivers for a new engine controller module along with assisting the division in meeting ISO-9000 certification. By working with hardware engineers and applications specialists in soliciting requirements, along with using functional decomposition techniques, a 2-layered set of drivers were developed allowing for minimal CPU utilization, multiple vehicle platform configurability and portability. Additionally, by working with the various departments in determining their individual processes, each was documented per ISO standards for eventual certification. Accomplishments included:• Elicited and documented operational and technical requirements by working with domain specific engineers and hardware behavior level models.• Performed functional decomposition of requirements into a set of embedded software driver characteristics using Structured Analysis and Design techniques and modeling them within a multi-threaded architecture.• Developed compile-oriented drivers (discrete, analog, time based) on a custom microcontroller chip set using an RTOS.• Performed simulated and in-vehicle software validation using various lab and vehicle based emulation and data capturing tools.• Analyzed and assisted the engineering departments in determining and documenting processes to meet ISO-9000 standards.Projects for Ford Motor Company:Engine Control Module was architected, designed, programmed, integrated and tested for various GM vehicle lines. Technologies included discrete I/O control signals, digital signal processing, Verilog models, physical board layer, CASE tool, I/O config. framework, IDE, Power PC micro and engine simulators.ISO-9000 Certification of Ford’s Power Train division. Efforts included review of existing processes, Gap analysis, documentation, training and deployment of ISO-9000 compliant processes.

As a Project Manager / Lead Engineer for Alpha Integration, Inc., a project engineering firm, my responsibilities were to quote, manage, plan, design, implement and install multiple control and office network systems. By managing college level co-ops, the projects were successfully implemented and installed to the satisfaction of the customers. Accomplishments included:• Performed project management functions involving staffing, scheduling, status reporting and customer interaction.• Elicited and documented operational and technical requirements from the client utilizing Use Cases, statistical algorithms, graphical displays and reports.• Performed functional decomposition using data flow and hierarchical charts to design software.• Designed and programmed all levels of software, including low level drivers, applications control and communications under a COTS RTOS multi-tasking architecture.• Developed network level schematics.• Performed training, system installation and validation.Projects for Alpha Integration, Inc.:Plant Automation Systems were configured, calibrated, installed and tested for a plastic injection molding and waste water retention and electronic assembly facilities. Efforts involved PC base middleware, DBMS configuration, graphics display layout, discrete I/O control signals, PLC interface, SQL algorithms and site personnel training.Network System Installations of Novel Networks into offices. Efforts included quoting and cost estimates, personnel planning and coordination, network layout and physical wiring, PC network connectivity, testing and on-site training.

In my role as Senior Development Quality Engineer within the Communications Division of Allen Bradley Company, I was tasked with devising and executing test plans for diverse communication networks and interface modules. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in aiding the division's efforts to achieve ISO-9000 certification. Through close collaboration with development engineers and production manufacturing teams, I contributed to the planning and validation of modules, adhering to functional and design specifications. Accomplishments included:• Devised functional and design specifications for the development and execution of module validation procedures.• Software procedures and tools for use in the validation of embedded software systems were developed.• Trained and certified by Allen Bradley as an ISO-9000 auditor for all internal audits.• Determined and documented engineering departmental processes for ISO-9000 and CMM standards.• Assisted engineering departments in coordinating and changing processes to meet ISO and CMM certification.

As Project Manager and Lead Software Engineer at Dingman Micro Tech, a project engineering firm, my primary role involved leading teams of engineers in the design and development of software for manufacturing plant control systems. Through collaboration with hardware engineers and application specialists, I facilitated the solicitation and documentation of requirements. This enabled the team to effectively design and develop software capable of real-time control, data acquisition, and seamless interface with application-level software. Accomplishments included:• Performed project management functions involving staffing, scheduling, status reporting and customer interaction.• Elicited and documented operational and technical requirements from the client utilizing Use Cases, textual and graphical techniques.• Performed functional decomposition using data flow and hierarchical charts to design software.• Designed and programmed all levels of software, including low level drivers, applications control, communications under a COTS RTOS multi-tasking architecture.• Performed system installation and validation.Projects for Dingman Micro Tech.:Assembly Plant Cab System software was architected, designed and programmed for testing a heavy truck cab’s internal electronics. Technologies used included LED Display, UI, Motorola 68000 microcontroller, RTOS, VME backplane, applications, device drivers, applications, discrete I/O control signals and UARTs.Excavator Transmission Test Stand I/O Interface Module was architected, designed and programmed for controlling transmission functionality. Technologies used included high speed DMA, applications, Motorola 68000 microcontroller, RTOS, VME backplane, device drivers and discrete I/O control signals.

As a Systems Engineer to Electronic Data Systems Corporation, I participated in the integration of robotic functionality for General Motors's plant automation cell controller architecture. By working with a team of engineers, we configured and executed validation procedures for evaluation of cell control functionality within an assembly plant environment. Accomplishments included:• Functional decomposition of software requirements, I/O definitions and configuration.• Assisted in integrating Allen-Bradley PLC interface software.• System validation and verification of real-time system.

As a Project Manager / Project Engineer for Epcom Corporation, a project engineering firm, my responsibilities were to lead a group of software and hardware engineers in developing a communication multiplexer that interfaced a dynamometer to a super computer and diesel engine assembly line monitoring system. By working with cunstomers and hardware engineering in determining detailed interface specifications, the team was able to develop the systems to gather, analyze and queue for uploading data for later analysis. Accomplishments included:• Project management functions for staffing, scheduling, status reporting and customer interaction.• Elicited and documented operational and technical requirements utilizing use cases and graphical techniques.• Performed functional decomposition using various methodologies to design the systems that interfaced with the dynamometer, diesel engine block sensors, high-speed communications link and several user terminals.• Developed multi-tasking systems in Fortran and assembly to interface with a dynamometer, engine blocks, user terminals and a networked super computer.• Onsite system installation, validation and training of personnel.Projects for EPCOM Corporation:Communications Multiplexer Gateway was architected, designed and programmed for interfacing a dynamometer, super computer and multi-user terminals. Technologies included multiple smart graphical terminals, HP-1000 minicomputer, RT-11 RTOS, high-speed communication interface, discrete I/O control signals, applications, device drivers, serial communications and UARTs.Plant Data Acquisition & Quality Control System was architected, designed and programmed for monitoring and reporting statistical quality information associated with a diesel engine assembly line. Technologies included multiple smart graphical terminals, PDP-11 minicomputer, RSX-11 RTOS, discrete I/O control signals, applications, gauging sensors, device drivers and UARTs.

As a Project Software Engineer at Beta Tech, Inc., a project engineering firm, I spearheaded a team of engineers and designers tasked with developing a configurable plant data acquisition and statistical analysis system tailored for automotive assembly lines. Collaborating closely with marketing and assembly plant personnel, my team identified and meticulously documented a comprehensive set of requirements. This laid the groundwork for the successful design and development of a system enabling configurable statistics and hardware portability across Motorola and DEC PDP-11 platforms. Accomplishments included:• Elicited and documented operational and technical requirements utilizing use cases, text and graphical techniques.• Performed functional decomposition using graphical displays, data flow and hierarchical charts to design the hardware and software system that performed real-time A/D and digital data acquisition functionality.• Specified and designed all hardware and packaging components.• Developed the system in C and assembly that utilized a Motorola 68000 based system running a COTS RTOS and DEC PDP-11 based minicomputer and RSX-11M real-time OS.• Performed onsite system installation, validation and training of site personnel

As a Project Engineer within the Copperweld Robotics R&D Department, an imaging and robotics engineering firm, I was tasked with designing software for controlling automotive radiator crimping system and a 5-axis multi-processor-based robotic pick-and-place arm. These systems were intended for deployment in assembly lines and manufacturing environments. Additionally, I developed a character recognition system utilizing Frame Grabbing imaging technology. This system was designed to read serial part numbers and control radiator assembly operations efficiently. Accomplishments included:• Researching various types of character recognition algorithms• Designed the real-time software for a Pick-and-Place robot that positioned radiators within a specified range• Designed a set of control algorithms for interfacing with an Allen-Bradley PLC in maneuvering parts

Project Engineer to Copperweld Robotics R&D Department, an imaging & robotics engineering firm, I designed software for systems controlling automotive radiator crimping and a 5-axis multi-processor based robotic pick-&-place arm for use in assembly line and manufacturing environments. I designed a character recognition system using Frame Grabbing imaging technology for reading serial part numbers and controlling radiator assembly operations. Accomplishments included:• Researched and designed a character recognition algorithm.• Designed the real-time software for a Pick-and-Place robot that positioned radiators within a specified range.• Designed a set of control algorithms for interfacing with an Allen-Bradley PLC in maneuvering parts.• Designed and prototyped communication protocols for use within a multi-processor environment.• Designed and prototyped software algorithms for controlling the movement of a 5-axis robotic arm.Projects for Copperweld Robotics:Imaging and Control System was researched, architected and designed for imaging and controlling functionality of an automotive radiator assembly line. Technologies involved pick-and-place robots, minicomputer, real-time operating system, discrete I/O control signals, sensors and device drivers.5-Axis Multi-Processor Robotic Arm System Prototype was architected, designed and programmed. Technologies included multi-processors, FORTRAN, Pascal, harmonic motor drives, assembly language, RTOS, robotic training user interface, discrete I/O control signals, applications, communications protocols, sensors and device drivers.

As a Software Engineer within the Building Automation Systems Division of Brown Boveri Compuguard Corporation, I collaborated with a team to develop and install real-time systems based on DEC PDP-11. These systems were responsible for controlling various functions in commercial buildings, including heating, cooling, lighting, load shedding, and security. Accomplishments included:• Design and development (FORTRAN, Assembler) of a screen-based report editor and generator for the publishing of building statistics.• Configured, installed and validated the building automation package.• Trained onsite personnel on system operations.