Managed validation testing projects and automation of validation test process. Managed team of 9 engineers in Minneapolis and Shanghai.• Planned, managed and reported on all validation test activities. Created metric-based dashboard, summarizing project schedule and status for senior managers.• Selected and personally implemented database tool for planning, tracking and reporting validation tests and activities (ApTest). Still being used today.• Led Automation project, which reduced initial bring-up testing time from 3 days to 4 hours.• Assisted Product Engineering and supported bring-up, qualification and successful release of tape drive preamplifier products.• Defined and ran temperature cycle analysis, reassuring customer that products would meet harsh cycle environment.

Directed and managed a team that provided the core services and systems essential to the public and the entire museum staff. Responsibilities included visitor services, admissions/gift shop, reservations, facilities, technology, volunteers and exhibits.• Developed the operations and exhibits strategic plan being used in capital campaign.• Implemented new budget and forecasting system giving the board better financial visibility.• Managed traveling exhibit program, contributing to 30% increase in visitors.

Led team that developed and supported the design kit software used by LSI engineers and customers to design Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Developed EDA models, tested the design system and libraries, and managed the design kit software distribution and support. • Successfully managed the merging of Symbios and LSI engineering groups and the integration of the two technologies into a single design system.• Formalized and documented the design kit development process.• Replaced obsolete bug reporting with more capable Remedy system, improving usability and customer support.• Implemented rigorous software integration testing using "real customer designs" to insure software met or exceeded customer expectations. • Reduced model development and QA test time 50% by implementing a formal model-development process.

Developed and tested ASIC software design kits. Developed simulation models and integrated internally developed design tools with third-party design kit software. Developed and tested physical design software used to lay out gate array and standard cell ASICs.• Evaluated and improved the ASIC technology development process. Decreased the average development time from 15 months to 9 months. Released the next 6 design kits on schedule.• Documented processes for successful ISO registration and performed internal ISO audits. • Drove the development of a new design kit that reduced the average layout turn time from 22 days to 14 days.

Manager, Applications EngineeringProvided training and technical support to customers using ASIC design kits. Published data books and software user manuals. • Evaluated, selected, and implemented a formal help desk and bug-tracking system.• Produced product exhibits and software demonstrations for technical trade shows.Product Marketing Engineer• Created field pricing manuals and sales training materials for 1.5 micron gate array.• Developed and presented the first NCR worldwide field training via satellite broadcast. • Assisted Sales with customer visits and technical presentationsDesign Engineer• Developed 2 micron ASIC library – including design, layout and cell characterization. • Designed configurable cell generators using Mentor GDT tools.Quality Engineer• Defined and established a Design Assurance group.TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Houston, TX Product Engineer• Provided product engineering support to bring 32k EPROM design into production.• Identified need for and implemented a production burn-in program to improve reliability and increase yields