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Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Developed an automated computer vision test package that monitored infotainment screens for anomalies such as loss of sync, black screen, and frozen screen failures. The system was written in python using OpenCV and ran on Windows, MacOS, and Linux systems using a camera and on Ford test hardware running Linux and a frame capture buffer. The original system ran on a Raspberry PI and then was then ported to the other platforms.Developed several Windows based tools (python and wxPython) that analyzed logs and compared ECU configurations with reference configurations to identify and resolve failures and assist in creating test configurations.Identified and specified government mandated and operational tests for validating infotainment system builds and releases.Debugged prototype vehicles, breadboards, and test bench issues related to the infotainment system. This included taking system and CAN logs, analyzing CAN logs, identified issues with the vehicle electrical system and other ECUs, assisted with general testing, and failure analysis of the infotainment system which included the audio components.Managed outside suppliers related to issue resolution and software delivery of the of Ford's Sync 3 system.Responsible for troubleshooting supplier screen hardware and software issues.

Tallassee, Al, Us

Member of the Data Collector Group which is responsible for developing new mobile and permanently installed remote water meter reading products. The products are outdoor rated devices that are designed to be installed on water towers, public safety, and commercial radio sites. They use 450MHz and 900MHz two-way radios for reading meters and cellular radio-based data networks. Responsibilities include new product development Project Management starting with product conception, design, development, testing and customer acceptance.

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Responsibilities include design, development, and maintenance of the firmware for Nartron’s micro controller based military and automotive products. These products included an electronic glow plug management module, lighting control system for military vehicles, heated windshield washer module, anti-entrapment power window controller, and CAN based J1939 generator control module. Other activities consist of the design and development of automatic test equipment to support production including in-circuit testers, programmers, and specialized assembly systems. Programming was primarily in C, controllers consist of various Microchip PIC and Atmel ATMEGA processors. Other programming environments and languages include Linux, Visual C#, Visual Basic, LabView, and Idec Ladder Logic.

Van Buren Township, Mi, Us

Tacnet was an integrated package for police, fire, and public safety vehicles that eliminates clutter from the cockpit, integrating key vehicle systems including: 2-way radios, lights, siren, power management, and computer communication into a customizable package for automobiles, SUVs, and trucks. Designed and developed the hardware and real time OS based firmware architecture. Other designs include several hardware components, proprietary CAN based networking system (patented), DSP based audio system, power management (patented), diagnostics, and a public safety oriented 2-way radio interoperability system (patented). Wrote specifications for and managed contract developers for following hardware components: Master Control Box, Serial Interface Module, LCD computer display, hands free microphone, and various interfaces for the radios, light bars, and other special purpose modules. Other responsibilities include EMC design and testing, automotive OEM DV/PV testing, field support, prototype vehicle builds, and engineering support for sales.

Projects included embedded PowerPC (MPC-555), 68HC08&12, 386EX, assembler, C/C++, and CAN based network development controlling a wheelchair that would balance on 2 wheels and climb stairs.Other activities include SQL 7 and Access programming, configuration of networked NT Workstations and Servers for material handling applications, PLC and PC based industrial controls design and programming.

As a manager in a small engineering company, responsibilities included management of personnel, projects, engineering, as well as other technical and support activities as well as electrical design and software development. Management responsibilities included supervision of a small group of engineers, technicians, drafters, semi-skilled staff, and field installation personnel. Project management responsibilities included organizing, scheduling and supervising the design, implementation, installation, and final acceptance of material handling electrical and software controls for projects up to $2-million. Engineering responsibilities included electrical and electronic design, software development for various computers systems and PLCs, troubleshooting systems, documentation, and customer training.

As a senior engineer in a small company I had responsibility of on-site management of projects. Additionally I was responsible for designing the electrical controls, programming the programable controllers, troubleshooting systems, managing technical staff, and training customers on how to use the system. I developed a simulation program that simulated the tire material handling of Final Finish process in a tire plant written in Borland C++ running on a PC-AT computer. The simulation included the individual devices such as tray sorters, accumulation conveyors, and tire processing machinery. Programable controllers (Allen-Bradley) were simulated to the level of data files and it simulated Allen Bradley's Data Highway network. They package allowed the factory computers (VAX) to communicate with a simulated system for testing, debugging, and training purposes.

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Redesigned a high-performance multi-port asynchronous network interface for the MDNS system to meet performance objectives. Resolved performance problems by rewriting the code, using assembly language and C. Wrote a rudimentary “C” cross compiler for the Zilog Super 8 micro-controller.

Project architect for a MAC Layer Bridge and TCP/IP gateway. Integrated a third-party ISO/OSI network protocol stack used in the MAP networking products into a PLC interface module.

Managed new product development, continuation engineering projects, and engineering support to marketing and sales for Local Area Networks. Product lines included Data Highway, and ARCNET Broadband based Vista LAN/1 and Vista LAN/PC

Part of a team developing the Data Highway II Carrier Band Industrial network, responsibilities included development of real time OS, memory management system, network operating environment, and asynchronous communications protocols.

Designed and developed a microprocessor-based sub-station control, including the design of the microprocessor-system, analog and digital I/O, EMI/Surge protection and testing, overall software (firmware), real time operating system, development environment, assembly and C language coding.

Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Us

Designed and supported specialized airborne-radar displays, moving map display, and a microprocessor based auto-pilot for a low-speed Remote Piloted Vehicle.