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Rochester, New York, United States

Responsible for testing of embedded subsystem features including DSP APIs, Motion Controller refactoring, servo and stepper motor characterization from both hardware and software perspectives

Rochester, New York Area

Performed DO-178B low level software testing of flight control actuation subsystems.• Experienced with detailed testing of multiple messaging protocols ( CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-232)• Comfortable in low and high power environments • Successfully achieved aggressive customer delivery milestones as part of small high commitment team

Rochester, New York Area

Responsible for testing of embedded subsystem features including DSP APIs, Motion Controller refactoring, servo and stepper motor characterization from both hardware and software perspectives

Software Engineer - Digital Cinema Operating System, 2001 – 2010Performed software design, development, test, and deployment of reliable and durable, Java solutions for a globally distributed theater management system. This included:• An intelligent audio-video content loading function and its Java Swing GUI.• A Java-RMI enabled client/server interface supporting bi-directional exchange of data and commands• A first generation, Tomcat deployed, suite of security manager Java servlets.• Socket level API interfaces to three feature grade digital projectors using Java NIO.• A complex, distributed asset synchronization and content library capability.• Designed, developed, and deployed a novel error and alert reporting framework using Java-Perl-PostgreSQL-OpenNMS, increasing product availability time by 4%. Expanded responsibilities to include engagement with cross function teams in test, service, support, current and field engineering areas, and continually strived to learn new and relevant open source techniques while becoming project resource for XML technologies, and SNMP.Senior Software Test Engineer – 2000e Storage Library, Lightning Film Recorder , 1995 - 2001Led software test teams in support of large embedded firmware development projects. Authored detailed and comprehensive project test plans, test procedures, schedules and reports. Championed division process improvement initiatives framed around Rational Unified Processes. Mentored team mates on creation and fulfillment of career goals, project assimilation, training, etc. · Created comprehensive hardware/software product requirement traceability matrices which served as vital cross function team mechanism to determine and track project status.· Created several API level test frameworks enabling automated testing of embedded firmware.· Evangelized and self-initiated team instruction in use of Perl as a powerful complement to product software.

Syracuse, New York Area

Lead for four person software engineering team for the Weapons On Board Trainer subsystem. Duties included timely development and integration of combat system Ada software, detailed schedule planning , and cost estimation. Preparation and presentation of task status data.

Binghamton, New York

Responsible for software testing for multiple sonar and radar system applications. Duties included test input data generation, formal test documentation, algorithm modeling, and data analysis in support of various CSCI subsystems and projects such as, Mod 7 Anti-Submarine Warfare System, BSY-2 Real Time Environmental Support, Acoustic Database Management, Cape Canaveral Test Operations Control Center, and IBM Special Operations Aircraft (SOA) avionics.

Responsible for system design and maintenance of the Mk74 Missile & Fire Control Communication system. Tasks included requirements definition, detection and resolution of design logic errors, investigation and authoring of system enhancement proposals, system modeling, testing, and data analysis.