Embedded controls for truck trailer, shipping container and building HVAC systems.

Embedded real-time software development performing image data path management in high volume five color document printing system using C and C++:• Feature enhancements and product support for image and job management subsystem.• Incorporated support for additional input and output accessories, e.g. booklet maker.• Co-developed surface sharing strategy to increase system performance by eliminating duplicate surface data transfers.• Redesigned circuit board test tools and system customizations to accommodate system design improvements.• Provided support to development, software & system test and production groups.Tools development for product testing, calibration and support using Python:• Python based test and calibration tool development for system print heads.• Feature enhancements and product support for print engine simulator to enable software and SQA communities to thoroughly test most features without requiring a physical printing system.• Created autonomous job submission program to facilitate continuous image data transfer testing.

Embedded real-time software development performing image data path management in document printing and scanning systems using C, C++ and OOA/OOD. Utilized the Shlaer-Mellor OOA methodology and the SES Objectbench tool set to perform Object Oriented Analysis, Modeling and Design, and then auto-generate C++ product code. Utilized PowerPC and pSOS real-time executive target environments. Key activities included:• Modeled complex image capture and processing subsystems, including control of custom hardware.• Utilized model simulation to verify software designs.• Designed in features that enabled unattended and automatic system test support.• Developed C and C++ diagnostic software for design verification of custom hardware.• Ported a pSOS Board Support Package to a PowerPC 405 based processor board.• Implemented a bridging strategy for access to the multiple hierarchical PCI, VME, SCSI and custom data buses throughout the system. Included logic for bus scan, device detection and exception handling.• Technical team leader for major upgrade release to embedded scanner software.• Software liaison to hardware and project planning teams for planning support, status and design review meetings.• Overall performance consistently graded as “Outstanding”.• Co-presented Shlaer-Mellor object modeling, simulation and automatic code generation success story at the 1998 Eastman Kodak SW Engineering Conference.Trained in pSOS, Shlaer-Mellor OOA, C++ , OOD using UML, Java and SCSI.

Identified the impact of emerging technologies on symmetric multi-processor and PC system and software designs, and architected system solutions utilizing these new technologies. Key accomplishments include:• Participated in the definition of the PCI Local Bus Specification’s Configuration Space software interface as NCR’s software representative to the PCI industry consortium. Team defined the software mechanisms to initialize & configure the PCI bus and components. Received an AT&T GIS Meritorious Technical Achievement Award for my contributions to the PCI standard. Co-defined a strategy to support user configuration of environment dependent configuration issues resulting in the award of US Patent 5,579,529.• Defined the power management requirements (hardware and software) of future desktop PCs. Performed a competitive assessment as well as defined competitive advantage opportunities.• Participated in the porting of Windows NT to NCR’s symmetric multiprocessor computer system. Included NT Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) interface definition activities with Microsoft as well as NCR HAL development. Defined the strategy for the multiprocessor initialization and boot-up process. Team received WPD Certificate of Achievement and a commendation in a letter from Microsoft CEO Bill Gates.• Co-defined a strategy for automating the delivery of PC support via a remote mechanism as a means of improving system reliability & ease of use. Resulted in the award of US Patent 5,867,714.• Reviewed next generation Intel processors and related products for technical issues associated with their use in WPD products. Worked with Intel to clarify technical concerns associated with new processors, interrupt controllers and standardization activities.• Improved AT&T brand recognition and user interface consistency across WPD products. • Member of a plant wide team responsible for achieving ISO 9001 certification. Insured department readiness for periodic audits.

Senior Software Engineer (3/89-9/90): Team leader of 7 software engineers through the design, development and maintenance of all communications application software across all Solid State Radar programs. Software was designed and documented using structured analysis and structured design methodologies to DOD-STD-2167A utilizing the Cadre Teamwork CASE tool set. Software executed on an embedded 80386 multiprocessor platform running a real-time UNIX operating system.Software Engineer (12/81-3/89): Designed, developed and maintained I/O device driver and real-time executive software for various Solid State and Over The Horizon radar programs. Drivers and RTOS interfaced embedded computer system(s) to external radar devices. Assumed technical responsibility for all real-time executive software development. Also developed display and operator interface software for a ship based infrared radar system. Assumed team leadership responsibility for all software enhancement upgrades. Awarded an Excellence in Performance Award for “sustained outstanding performance.”