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Foster City, California, US

C#, MSSQL, SQLite, Python, XML, Radiant Vision Systems, Beam Profiler, Atlassian (Bit Bucket, Jira) Source TreeDeveloped a complete suite of tools, using multi-threaded techniques, for testing and burn-in of the major subsystems throughout the manufacturing process for the latest MEMs based video module. Implemented the manufacturing test software for.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

Developing software for automated and semi-automatic equipment use in the assembly, alignment, test, dispense, pick and place of fiber optic components, sub-components and laser diodes. Integrated motion, vision, I/O and test equipment for various related applications. Converted development environment from LABVIEW CVI, (ANSI C) to C# taking advantage of.

Wilmington, MA, US

Contractor to Full time. Developed semi-automated test and alignment station for aligning lens assemblies to a 19 emitter laser diode. System is being duplicated and contains the correct equipment to fully automate the process when the capacity quantities will require it. Developed test for measuring reflectivity or transmission over 950nm to 990 nm for a.

Maintained a production ‘lot manager’ which held production and test data, executed Mathlab functions, LABVIEW calls, for to a consumer product that, using proprietary technology charges electronic devices.

Billerica, MA, US

Contributed during beta testing an autonomous robot in the agriculture industry. Field trials, customer interaction, and feedback to the development team.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Formerly AZNA LLC, purchased by FINISAR (03/2007)
• Instrumental in implementation of automated and semi-auto robotic work cells and test equipment into the production line.
• Automation of all data entry on the manufacturing floor. Including the travelers, work in process, inventory of pieces parts, sub assemblies and finished good parts, test data, etc.
• Reduce the product manufacturing cost via reducing the touch time for assembly and test of products released into manufacturing.
• Work with engineering department to optimize equipment and processes to reduce the cycle time and increase productivity
• Technical lead for the implementation of Oracle into the Boston facility. Includes: Inventory, WIP, Finish Goods and Shipping.

Internet service company: developed a business plan and web site for an online car maintenance ledger. Major contributor in all phases of concept, design, marketing, promotion, advertising, business development.

PC game software retail store and Internet café: developed the business plan, secured startup funds, and brought the business to break even within the first twelve months. Managed the day to day activities. Strategic marketing and business planning

Consulting for automation equipment.

CA

Formally Coretek, purchased by Nortel Networks, where I developed automation for a tunable VCSEL laser, with integrated locker and modulator: Leader of the application software development for in-house automation platform. Hired, trained and managed software engineers while coordinating with project managers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and.

Consulting for automation equipment. Over 400K in revenues for service contracts, system upgrades and equipment/process modifications. Managed and performed on-site service agreements. Was responsible for upgrading computers/vision systems on automated equipment. Modified equipment to improve reliability and throughput. Integrated various venders'.

Principal engineer associated with technology transfer. Software/Technical lead for automation platform (MTTS3000). Maintained software for automation platform, technical support for sales and management, acted as senior applications engineer.

Santa Clara, California, US

Lead for application software, involved with the hiring, training of automation engineers. Led the application software and graphical user interface look for automation platform (MTTS3000). Key employee responsible for software for the company’s largest orders (twenty-six-machine inline manufacturing line). Process: epoxy dispense, die attach, pick and.