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Retired

Electrical Engineer with Communications major and Circuit Design minor Civil Engineer with Structural Design major

Systems Engineering support for development of Electrochromic Mirrors and Automatic High Beam SystemsReview/interpret/capture automotive customer embedded software requirementsCreate/maintain/review/support Software Requirements Specifications (SRS)Review/support Requirements Development ProcessCreate/maintain/review/support Test Track Pro issues (TTPro)Create and maintain document databases in DOORS (Customer Specs, SRS)Design/create/maintain DOORS DXL based utilities (DXL)Aid in evaluation of Requirements Engineer candidates Support Embedded Software Unit TestingSupport Embedded Software Test Engineering

Systems Engineering support for development of Genset Controllers and Operator InterfacesReview/interpret/capture software design during evolutionary developmentCreate/maintain/review/support System Design Documents (SyDD)Create/maintain/review/support System Test Plan (SyTP) and Failure Incident Reports (FIR)Test/debug/root cause/report on hardware and software development issuesBench test genset system components using hardware and software simulatorsField test genset system components using PC based utilitiesBench test and analyze proprietary communications protocol (RS-485, Token Ring, MODBUS)Design/create/maintain PC based software testing, simulation, and logging utilities (C, Visio, VBA)Maintain/review/support Screen Structure and Parameter Database (Access, VBA) Review/analyze/design Operator Interface screen (C, easyGUI)Support Hardware Test EngineeringAid/prepare/analyze classroom training programsSystems Engineering support for development of AMMPS Military Genset Controllers and Operator InterfacesReview/interpret/capture customer and internal requirements during evolutionary development (PD, SyRS)Create/maintain/review/support Operator Interface System Design Document (SyDD)Test/debug/root cause/report on hardware and software development issuesDesign/create/maintain PC based software testing and logging utilities (C, VBA)Coordinate development with Operator Interface hardware and software developers Systems Engineering support for development of Automatic Transfer Controls and Operator InterfacesReview/interpret/capture design requirements during resumed development (SyDD)Assist in creating process for generation and use of test documentsCreate/maintain/review/support System Test Procedures (SyTP) and Failure Incident Reports (FIR)Bench test prototype Automatic Transfer Controls against SyTPs and SyDDsSupport hardware test engineering

System/Subsystem Design Description development for Stryker MGS and FCS MGV C2V combat vehiclesReview/interpret/capture software design (from SADD)Create and maintain document databases in DOORS (SSDD)Review/interpret/capture customer system requirements (from ORD, SOW, PIDS, PCD, CIDS)Create/release/maintain systems engineering documentation (SSDD)Support preparation, presentation, analysis, and recovery for project milestones (SFR, IPDR, PDR, CDR)Coordinate system design development with Functional Architects, Systems Architects, Physical Architects, Requirements Engineers, and other project team engineers from other competencies including vetronics, software, mechanical, human factors, logistics, production, testing, validation, and change management Aid other SSDD and ICD team members in system requirements, design, and interfaces

Systems development for automotive Engine Control Module (ECM) systemsReview/interpret/develop/modify customer software specifications (core C functions, CAN, J1850)Create and maintain software development tools (Lauterbach, C) on lab benchesReview/interpret/develop/modify customer hardware specificationCreate/release/maintain systems process documentation Coordinate system development with the customer, subsystem suppliers, and project team engineers from other competencies including hardware, software, mechanical, engine control technology, production, testing, validation, and release Setup/Test/Maintain equipment for development lab benches (LabCar, PI, CAN, J1850)Purchase/Receive/Export/Control development equipment and softwareAid other team members in system research, design, and development

Test/document/release software for PC/104 system (486DX5, C, Assembly)Integrate/test/debug system software (BIOS, MS-DOS, uC/OS-II, C, Assembly)Write/modify/debug device drivers (RS-232, RS-485, PCMCIA, C, Assembly) Write/test/debug diagnostic selftest software (RS-232, C, Assembly) Write/test/debug logged data conversion utility (PC, C) Translate Matlab (Simulink) models to Matlab S-functions and target C functions; Review/interpret/develop/modify customer and military specificationCreate/release/maintain software development documentation including Software Development Plan, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Requirements Specification, Software Design Document, Software Test Plan, Software Status Report, Design History Notebook, Software Update Procedures Prepare documentation and analyze system for Critical Design Review Install/test/debug/repair PC/104 stack and components for field tests and trialsCheck and correct electrical hardware design, check and correct electrical plansAid other project members in system research, design, and development

Systems development for automotive Integrated Navigation Radio (INR) systems)Test/document/release software for INR system (H60, Assembly)Review/interpret/develop/modify customer specifications (Class II, J1850)Create/release/maintain systems process documentation including Compliance Matrix, Product Design Definition, Functional Test Plan, Engineering Observation Reports, Product Compliance Reports, and Product Change Evaluations. Coordinate system development with the customer, subsystem suppliers, and project team engineers from competencies including hardware, software, audio, navigation, production, testing, validation, and release Install/test/debug/repair prototype and demonstration systems for field tests and trialsAid other team members in system research, design, and development

Develop/debug/test software for embedded controller (MC68HC908AS60, C)Develop/debug/test data acquisition software for wind tunnel testing (PC, C) Integrate existing C software library into custom demonstration systemsInstall/test/debug/repair demonstration systems for field tests and trialsIntegrate demonstration systems into target environment (CAN, J1850)Develop graphics/controls for multi-zone, multi-mode automatic temperature control

Develop software for embedded controllers used in automotive ATC systemsDevelop/debug/test software for embedded controller (MC68HC908AS60, C)Develop/debug/test data acquisition software for wind tunnel testing (PC, C) Integrate existing software library into custom demonstration systemsInstall/test/debug/repair demonstration systems for field tests and trialsDevelop graphics/controls for multi-zone, multi-mode automatic temperature controlTest and reverse engineer existing ATC hardware and software systems (CAN, J1850)Aid other team members in hardware research, design and developmentAid other team members in control system research, design and development Develop standards that define and improve the software development process

Develop software for embedded controllers used in weighing systemsDevelop/debug/test software for embedded controller (80C188, C)Maintain released software used in custom weighing systemsDevelop graphics/controls for LCD/Touchscreen operator interfaceAid other engineers in interfacing PCs to embedded controllersInstall, test, debug, repair weighing systems in the field

Design/reverse engineer/program print head control systemsDesign and program test fixture for print head trials (PIC, Assembly)Design and program interface for 3rd party print head (Altera, AHDL)Modify interface software for print head trials (PC, C)

Design/reverse engineer/program PLC systems for industrial clientsDesign and program prototype controls for proprietary coating systemProgram operator interface (PanelMate) and PLC (Allen-Bradley)Aid other engineers in difficult start-ups and documentation

Research and development engineer for medical device product line)Design/debug/test embedded control hardware/software (6800 assembly)Analyze and solve production floor problems (components, design)Provide prototyping support for mechanical and chemical engineersWrite specifications for software performance and device compliance

Provide engineering support for superconducting cyclotron laboratoryCustom design small, single-use microcontroller (Microchip) systemsResponsible for construction of main magnet power supply upgradeDebug and upgrade main magnet power supply program (C and 68k assembly)

Design and program control systems for wastewater treatment systems)Custom design discrete component system controls for world-wide market Prepare drawings and specificationTest completed systems for operational and UL complianceResponsibilities for design from concept to on-site installation

Design and program complete control systems for automotive gantries)Program Allen-Bradley and Modicon PLCs and operator interfacesProgram Indramat (CLM) and Modicon (3240) servo motor controllersGenerate system pneumatic and electrical plans (AutoCAD Release 12)Develop design aids using C, Lotus 123, Wordperfect, AutoCADResponsibilities for design from concept to on-site installation

Design and program embedded microcontroller systems for food weighingAssembly, BASIC-52 programming for Intel 8031 series microcontrollersA/D sub-board design for proprietary load cell serial interfacePatents pending for original design for cutting food products to weightPneumatic, stepper motor, conveyor motor, optical design and control

Bachelor Of Science; Certification, Civil Engineering; Mathematics And Science

Bachelor Of Science, Electrical Engineering