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Developed, tested, and validated features to run on Xilinx Zync Soc and TI MSP430 microcontroller, including first-stage bootloader, and power monitoring. Investigated and prototyped implementation of IRIG 106 standard telemetry data for digital flight data recordingSupported R&D effort to port camera stabilization application from an obsolete Blackfin DSP to a TI Delfino MSP320 DSP, and modified to meet high-speed position-sensing timing requirements through a combination of algorithm-… Show more Developed, tested, and validated features to run on Xilinx Zync Soc and TI MSP430 microcontroller, including first-stage bootloader, and power monitoring. Investigated and prototyped implementation of IRIG 106 standard telemetry data for digital flight data recordingSupported R&D effort to port camera stabilization application from an obsolete Blackfin DSP to a TI Delfino MSP320 DSP, and modified to meet high-speed position-sensing timing requirements through a combination of algorithm- and data-layout optimization, and dividing processing between the dual coresAssisted in development of new features for application running in Wind River VxWorks 653 OSImplemented and integrated inertial navigation system using STM32H7-family device, communicating with host software over serial and RF modem connections, and supported during evaluation test event.Ported C++ library MSP GEOTRANS to C code, backed by extensive automated unit tests to verify accuracy of ported codeDesigned and implemented automated system to test multiple independent, configurable input and output ports of GPS navigation system, in order to verify correctness of coordinate conversion and datum transformation logic Show less

Elkhart, Indiana

Researched, evaluated, and recommended engineering tools and processes necessary to meet engineering and business goals.Investigated new technologies, and ways of using existing tools to increase reuse in order to decrease develop time while reducing defects.Provided coaching, mentoring, and a combination of formal and informal training to team members to support their professional growth, and develop needed technical skills.Communicated with Project Managers to review… Show more Researched, evaluated, and recommended engineering tools and processes necessary to meet engineering and business goals.Investigated new technologies, and ways of using existing tools to increase reuse in order to decrease develop time while reducing defects.Provided coaching, mentoring, and a combination of formal and informal training to team members to support their professional growth, and develop needed technical skills.Communicated with Project Managers to review project milestones and required technical skill sets, in order to plan and load balance the team across several projects running concurrently.Led evaluation of Jira, eventually becoming local administrator responsible for rollout, training, and process updates.Provided job descriptions for new positions, and guidance to HR for initial screening of candidates. Provided input for department budgeting and expenditures. Show less

Elkhart, Indiana

Worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for researching, designing, developing, and testing firmware, libraries, and applications for concurrent development of platform and application for a new PCA with LCD, targeting diverse microcontrollers (STM32, Cortex M4 and A15 cores of TI EVM572x and AM72x multi-core devices), running different operating systems (custom scheduler, TI-RTOS (SYS/BIOS), and Embedded Linux), using multiple development tools (STM32CubeMX, IAR Embedded… Show more Worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for researching, designing, developing, and testing firmware, libraries, and applications for concurrent development of platform and application for a new PCA with LCD, targeting diverse microcontrollers (STM32, Cortex M4 and A15 cores of TI EVM572x and AM72x multi-core devices), running different operating systems (custom scheduler, TI-RTOS (SYS/BIOS), and Embedded Linux), using multiple development tools (STM32CubeMX, IAR Embedded Workbench, System Workbench for STM32, TI Code Composer Studio, and Eclipse) in multiple environments (Windows and Linux).Applications were written in a combination of C and C++, using multiple threads when available, and supporting inter- and intra-processor communication. Wrote low-level drivers to support analog and binary inputs, and multiple CAN networks through on-chip controllers as well as external Microchip controllers. Show less

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Developed firmware for power-measurement system, using STPM34 DSP communicating with STM32 application over SPI.Led offshore contracted development team developing an embedded-C application running on STM32 processor, accepting capacitive touch input from the user, and displaying on a PMVA display. Maintain feature backlogs, conduct weekly planning and daily standup status meetings, deliver regular progress reports and schedule forecasts to stakeholders, coordinate releases to testing… Show more Developed firmware for power-measurement system, using STPM34 DSP communicating with STM32 application over SPI.Led offshore contracted development team developing an embedded-C application running on STM32 processor, accepting capacitive touch input from the user, and displaying on a PMVA display. Maintain feature backlogs, conduct weekly planning and daily standup status meetings, deliver regular progress reports and schedule forecasts to stakeholders, coordinate releases to testing organization, and support manufacturing site to ensure timely delivery.Scoped, scheduled, designed, and developed SVG and JavaScript-based user interface software running in an embedded Linux environment, driving LCD displays, integrating capacitive touch, wifi connectivity, audio, and other forms of user interface media. Led offshore contracted development team to integrate with modules and subsystems delivered by other internal teams and external contractors. Show less

Wyoming, Mi

Squadron (Rear) Sustainment Officer S1/S4January 2012 - December 2012Responsible for tracking all equipment forward and rear for the six units within the Squadron. Track all maintenance issues throughout the Squadron to include reset, forward and rear. Maintain communications with the forward S1 section, track forward personnel issues, maintain SQDN dash board IAW BDE/State requirements, and ensure evaluation process meets all suspense's without editing delays. Synchronize the yellow… Show more Squadron (Rear) Sustainment Officer S1/S4January 2012 - December 2012Responsible for tracking all equipment forward and rear for the six units within the Squadron. Track all maintenance issues throughout the Squadron to include reset, forward and rear. Maintain communications with the forward S1 section, track forward personnel issues, maintain SQDN dash board IAW BDE/State requirements, and ensure evaluation process meets all suspense's without editing delays. Synchronize the yellow ribbon and reset resources for the returning Soldiers ensuring resources are available, briefed, and accessible to all Soldiers. Provide Squadron CNO/CNA oversight.BDE LNO to First Army during post-mobilization trainingOctober 2011 - December 2011Performed as BDE LNO to First Army, while the BDE main body was at NTC. Worked with First Army, Ft Riley, and all subordinate units of 37th IBCT to enroll 24 pax into Joint Fires Observer MTT, to coordinate and resolve all enrollment, transportation, billeting, and pay issues. Performed as Squadron LNO in First Army sync meetings to coordinate scheduled and make-up training, as well as requests for additional training, weapon ranges, facilities, and airspace. Coordinated with Mississippi Regional Training Institute at Camp Shelby to get mortar and FIST personnel into additional FDC training.Squadron Effects CoordinatorSeptember 2009 - September 2011Responsible for planning, coordinating and orchestrating fires and effects, both lethal and non-lethal, in support of the Squadron's Operation. Duties included support and mentorship of the FIST section, the Fire Support Officers, the unit mortar sections, and the Effects Cell. Significant contributor to the Operations Cell in all aspects of mission success. Squadron senior indirect fires advisor to the commander. Show less

Cadillac, Mi

Troop Executive OfficerApril 2007 - August 2009Fire Support OfficerOctober 2006 - March 2007Mortar Platoon LeaderSeptember 2004 - September 2006

Portage, Mi

Work with Harley Davidson to design, develop, and deliver Screamin' Eagle EFI Pro Super Tuner and Street Tuner systems, including bi-annual updates by FTP and CD. Drove evaluation, acquisition, and use of Dotfuscator Professional in order to prevent trade secrets.Performed development and maintenance of InstallShield applications to create installations for various PC-based applications, including certification of device drivers, configuration management, and… Show more Work with Harley Davidson to design, develop, and deliver Screamin' Eagle EFI Pro Super Tuner and Street Tuner systems, including bi-annual updates by FTP and CD. Drove evaluation, acquisition, and use of Dotfuscator Professional in order to prevent trade secrets.Performed development and maintenance of InstallShield applications to create installations for various PC-based applications, including certification of device drivers, configuration management, and distribution.Performed gap analysis of prototype system that was unfinished by two prior development teams, and compared to requirements documents, in order to provide preliminary architecture, design, and scope in order to develop a schedule for completion.Responsible for supervising up to four development teams in order to establish goals, create project schedule, track progress, remove obstacles, ensure continuing development and communication, and perform annual performance reviews. Show less

Portage, Mi

Design, develop, debug, and support all three tiers (GUI, middleware, embedded) of the Mercury Marine engine diagnostic system used by dealership technicians and boat builders to service existing engines, plus configure and verify new construction. Added automated tests to existing code to ensure quality. Ported Java application for drawing UML sequence diagrams to C#/.NET and enhanced grammar. Provide solutions using embedded C on a Freescale 9S12DP256 platform, plus Visual Basic and Visual… Show more Design, develop, debug, and support all three tiers (GUI, middleware, embedded) of the Mercury Marine engine diagnostic system used by dealership technicians and boat builders to service existing engines, plus configure and verify new construction. Added automated tests to existing code to ensure quality. Ported Java application for drawing UML sequence diagrams to C#/.NET and enhanced grammar. Provide solutions using embedded C on a Freescale 9S12DP256 platform, plus Visual Basic and Visual C++/MFC on Windows machines. Show less

Portage, Mi

Worked on-site of client (SPX) to design, develop, and debug a PC-based engine diagnostic system used by Mercury Marine dealer technicians to improve customer service and reduce warranty expense. Added Active Test functionality in host (GUI) portion using Visual Basic and MS Access. Analyzed, documented, and reverse-engineered existing C code to create equivalent functionality in C++ middleware portion controlling communication between embedded and host portions.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Worked on-site of client to perform forensic investigation of non-working Visual Basic/NT/SQL Server system, re-engineer the business process to restart production using current Java/Solaris/Oracle, and finally design and recommend a complete system to implement the revised process.

Bingham Farms, Mi

Working on-site of client (Federal APD) to design and develop enhancements for their parking facility management system using Visual Basic and Crystal Reports interface talking to a Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere (ASA) database. Added ability for parking garage clients to use credit card to pay fees, by adding real-time interface to credit card processor.

Brighton, Mi

Provided pre-sales technical support to territory sales executive selling internet development tools and application servers for clients to model, build, and deploy e-commerce applications.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Led the necessary post-sale customization and integration activities to deliver Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) systems built on the TransPoint platform. Wrote custom translators using Visual Basic to run on the server, and web-based client presentation using FrontPage, Visual InterDev, IIS, HTML, ASP, JavaScript, and VBScript to read and display information stored in MS SQL Server.Developed new features and capabilities for core products using Visual Age for Java and… Show more Led the necessary post-sale customization and integration activities to deliver Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) systems built on the TransPoint platform. Wrote custom translators using Visual Basic to run on the server, and web-based client presentation using FrontPage, Visual InterDev, IIS, HTML, ASP, JavaScript, and VBScript to read and display information stored in MS SQL Server.Developed new features and capabilities for core products using Visual Age for Java and Visual Basic.Developed custom modules for clients using C++ and CVS on Solaris.Met with prospective customers in a pre-sales capacity in order to fully understand their needs, satisfy the concerns and questions of their technical experts, and design the appropriate solution.Followed up initial meetings to answer questions about the proposed design, modify it where needed, and create proof-of-concepts to demonstrate our ability to meet their business need.Wrote specifications and estimates for new projects.Performed data transformation (extraction and mapping) to flat-file, XML, and RDBMS formats. Show less

Ann Arbor, Mi

Initially worked as a contractor through Interactive Business Systems, then hired as Senior Member of Technical Staff after six months.Performed rebranding, enhancements, and bug fixes to existing client-server sales analysis application using Visual Basic and MS Access.Worked on new development, enhancement, and maintenance of management planning and control application for financial users. Utilized Visual Basic and Visual C++ to write ATL COM objects to access an MS Access… Show more Initially worked as a contractor through Interactive Business Systems, then hired as Senior Member of Technical Staff after six months.Performed rebranding, enhancements, and bug fixes to existing client-server sales analysis application using Visual Basic and MS Access.Worked on new development, enhancement, and maintenance of management planning and control application for financial users. Utilized Visual Basic and Visual C++ to write ATL COM objects to access an MS Access database using ADO. Show less

Plymouth, Mi

Worked on-site of client Unisys designing and coding new modules and enhancements to Visual Remittance, a networked image-based remittance and retail lockbox processing application. Used Visual Basic and Visual C++ front-ends accessing MS Access databases using DAO. Source code control was done using MS Visual SourceSafe.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Supported the marketing and merchandising departments of Waldenbooks with application development and custom reporting needs.Worked with internal customers to design, code, test, debug, and install a client-server application for the marketing, merchandising, sales, and accounting departments. Used Visual Basic GUIs and COM/DCOM components accessing MS Access databases with DAO, and DB/2 databases on mainframe using ODBC.Provided custom reporting applications to merchandising… Show more Supported the marketing and merchandising departments of Waldenbooks with application development and custom reporting needs.Worked with internal customers to design, code, test, debug, and install a client-server application for the marketing, merchandising, sales, and accounting departments. Used Visual Basic GUIs and COM/DCOM components accessing MS Access databases with DAO, and DB/2 databases on mainframe using ODBC.Provided custom reporting applications to merchandising staff to assist them in performing their duties. Wrote MS Access (as a database and GUI front-end) and Visual Basic applications, plus QMF queries.Participated in the design and implementation of data-warehouse and custom client-server OLAP/ROLAP applications. Show less

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Worked for two years in GM Purchasing learning systems and procedures of their purchasing and inventory control systems.In April, 1995 transferred to Windsor as a start-up member of a regional resource center supporting GM Powertrain operations. Team was tasked to develop and implement a third-party system in powertrain plants to improve financial accountability and product tracking. Used Visual C++ to develop a Windows MFC application using ODBC to transfer data from VAX datafiles to… Show more Worked for two years in GM Purchasing learning systems and procedures of their purchasing and inventory control systems.In April, 1995 transferred to Windsor as a start-up member of a regional resource center supporting GM Powertrain operations. Team was tasked to develop and implement a third-party system in powertrain plants to improve financial accountability and product tracking. Used Visual C++ to develop a Windows MFC application using ODBC to transfer data from VAX datafiles to an Ingres database on HP-UX server. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Provided around-the-clock support for the manufacturing and quality-control operations for multiple high-end memory cards for IBM mainframes and mini-computers.Developed new tests and applications, trained test operators and analyzers, performed failure analysis on failed cards, augmented test systems in response to new requirements, and developed and documented test and failure analysis procedures.