Apr 2015 - Present
Freedom Communication Technologies, Inc.
System Engineer
- Integrate software, firmware, and operating systems for embedded products.
- Specify, design, implement, maintain Windows Embedded operating systems.
- Specify embedded system platforms, components, and operating systems.
- Repackage device drivers for use in a Windows Embedded environment.
- Troubleshoot and mitigate embedded product issues including dependency resolution, driver failure, SSD corruption, system instability, design and manufacturing flaws, etc.
- Mitigate embedded product and operating system obsolesence issues.
- Design, implement, and maintain embedded product manufacturing equipment.
- Use and create tools to facilitate embedded product sub-system engineering.
- Mature and continuously improve product development, release, and maintenance via documentation and process automation to drive quality and efficiency into embedded products.
- Deploy, maintain, and utilize tools such as servers, version control, and wiki to capture and preserve business data.
- Deploy and administer Windows and Linux servers to host company resources including domain, version control, issue tracking, web sites, database applications, shell environments, etc.
- Deploy and maintain Windows Embedded Standard tools and SQL Server instances.
- Facilitate replacement of assets with legacy operating systems as part of a judicious migration to more sustainable systems.
- Configure, deploy, and leverage virtualization tools such as VMware ESXI and VMware vCenter to facilitate engineering development, release, etc.
- Specify, deploy, and guide maintenance of company computing and network infrastructure, including Windows Server 2012, related domain, and Active Directory.
EXPERIENCE
Oct 2000 - Apr 2015
General Dynamics Missions Systems
formerly TriPoint Global Communications, VertexRSI, General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies
Senior Electrical Engineer
- Design, implement, maintain Windows Embedded operating systems. Specify embedded system platforms, components, and operating systems. Design, implement, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
- Design, develop, and maintain C/C++ applications to deploy on or interact with embedded systems.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and mitigate severe embedded product technical issues including CFLASH/SSD corruption, system instability, etc.
- Mature and continuously improve product development via documentation and scripted process automation to drive quality and efficiency into product development.
- Design and implement monitor & control interfaces via data-driven model to generate documentation and code for embedded systems and associated client applications.
- Package software with tools like Flexera InstallShield.
- Troubleshoot and maintain embedded systems implemented in FORTH. Diagnose and repair CPLD code. Patched a malfunctioning assembler. Often these things are performed without prior application experience.
- Use tools such as assembly language, gcc, and Dynamic C, etc. to implement embedded product subsystems.
- Deploy, maintain, and utilize information tools such as Wiki, forums, and newsgroups to capture and preserve business critical data.
- Deploy and administer Linux servers that host version control, web and database applications, shell environment, etc.
- Configure and maintain SQL Server instances to support Windows XP Embedded Development Suite.
- Maintain HP BASIC, FreeDOS, and other legacy operating systems on manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain and support HPUX and Solaris servers that host legacy product intellectual property and development tools.
- Utilize schematic capture and board layout tools to implement/modify board designs. Implement resolver and optical encoder interfaces in embedded systems.
- Specify and utilize design comparison tools to assure accurate implementation of schematic and printed circuit board engineering change orders.
- Design and implement embedded software on a Delta Tau Turbo PMAC2 for data acquisition in multiple 4-meter optical telescopes.
Jun 1999 - Oct 2000
Ronald Hill dba CompSupport
Network Engineer
- Support of SCO and NCR UNIX systems, data terminals, output devices, and personal computers.
- Multi-user computer system serial and network communication systems support.
- Network cable plant installation, certification, and as-built documentation.
- Consultation, design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide LAN/WANs deployed over POTS, Ethernet, ISDN, T1 and SM/MM fiber optic services.
- Site surveys, project estimating, proposal drafting, project management, and deployment of telephone cabling and telephone services as an authorized contractor for a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) in two metropolitan areas.
- Y2K problem diagnosis and intermediate solution provided for cable TV switching router at AT&T/TCI Cablevision in Dallas, Texas.
Apr 1992 - Jun 1999
EDP Enterprises, Inc.
Senior Systems Engineer
- Extensively deployed and supported NCR System 3000 UNIX and Microsoft NT 4.0 servers and their serial data and Ethernet LAN/WAN communication networks.
- Responsibilities included in-depth telephone support, diagnosis, and on-site analysis/repair of operating systems, application software, third-party software, computer systems, and serial/Ethernet/POTS/FDDI/T1/ISDN/56K/Frame Relay communication equipment.
- Designed, developed, and maintained comprehensive software diagnostic tools to facilitate problem diagnosis and resolution.
- Extensive technical writing to document support and installation procedures.
- Technical programming in C, COBOL, Seay Systems I-Shell, Awk, and Bourne Shell scripting for interfacing client software, third-party applications, and hardware, including printers, terminal servers, print servers, and port servers.
- Acted as a technical consultant to internal development personnel and customer support staff.
- Performed component level and card level repair of NCR data entry terminals.
- One year of departmental supervisory experience.
Nov 1998 - Dec 1998
Encore Multimedia
Technical Consultant
- Supported production of an interactive, multimedia CD-ROM.
Jul 1986 - Aug 1991
LeTourneau University formerly LeTourneau College
Information Technology
- Responsible for enterprise-wide software and hardware support of Windows 3.x, DOS, CP/M personal computer systems, peripherals, and users. Occasionally supported DEC MicroVax II and IBM System 36 servers and users.
- Duties included need/problem analysis, product assessment, procurement, installation, end-user training, and support.
- Repaired computer equipment at card and component levels.
- Developed software for campus personnel.
- Authored procedure manuals for tasks and repairs performed by the computer center.
- Analyzed office operation and developed custom software to facilitate office organization and information management.
Jun 1991
Riverway Company
Contract Programmer
- Develop software to monitor, process, and display barge tug engine, fuel, and Global Positioning System real-time data collected via multiple RS-232 serial ports.
Nov 1987 - Mar 1989
LeTourneau University Research & Advanced Development Institute
Contract Programmer
- Design and implement an escrow accounting program using dBase III and Clipper.
- Provide documentation, training, and support.
EDUCATION
1982 - 1986
LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas
B.S., Computer Science & Electrical Technology
1982 - 1982
Saint Clair County Community College, Port Huron, Michigan
1978 - 1982
Sandusky High School, Sandusky Michigan
