SUMMARY:

To utilize my experience in Systems, Software, and Hardware Development and Management to provide top quality leading edge applications for advanced systems. I have significant experience developing a wide range of technology products for Professional Audio/Video, Consumer Electronics, Personal Computer, Home Networking and WiFi, and Semiconductor industries utilizing digital and embedded technology, as well as software solutions for Banking, Finance, and Pharmaceutical industries, as both an individual contributor and a manager of engineers and developers, and I am ready to bring that experience to bear on your development needs.

CAREER SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Engineering Management
• Program/Project Management
• Technology Mining and Research
• Process and Procedure Development
• Contract & International Business
• Outsourced Development and Manufacturing
• Standards and Best Practices
• Regulatory Requirements & Compliance

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Java, C/C++ Applications
• Multiprocessor DSP
• Javascript, HTML, DOM Objects
• Embedded Real - Time Applications
• Hibernate, Spring, JSP/Servlets
• TCP/IP, UDP, IP Mutli-casting
• SIP, RTP, RTCP, ICMP
• SQL, Oracle DB, MySQL, DB2
• Intel, AMD, TI, Analog Devices DSPs
• Linux, Unix, AIX, Windows
• Digital and Analog Hardware Design
• HTML, Javascript, AJAX
• DSP and Realtime Software Design
• Eclipse, Netbeans, CVS
• Embedded Firmware Development
• NewScale RequestCenter Development
• Embedded Hardware Design
• Computer Architecture and Design
• Wireless and Other Networking Systems

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

IT Specialist/Architect

Responsibilities:

• Provided technical expertise during major process review and business requirements gathering for a major credit card company. Lead technical review and provided technical architectural requirements for proposed system solutions to be implemented in newScale RequestCenter service catalog in an SOA environment. Worked with subject matter experts to document use cases for each major process activity. Worked with developers to provide scope and schedule input to project management.
• Worked with client subject matter experts at a major pharmaceutical company to define IT services requirements to be supported using newScale RequestCenter service catalog, together with requirements documentation. Architected service catalog solution for IT service ordering and fulfillment. Developed and documented use cases for each major IT service request necessary to meet system requirements. Developed high level design documentation used to drive low level designs and coding. Worked with developers to provide scope and schedule input to project management. Provided development for the project utilizing newScale RequestCenter, Java, Javascript, XML, and SQL for Oracle DB access. Provided AIX (ksh) scripting for ancillary processes. Worked with test resources to develop a test plan and associated test cases. Provided bug fixes for defects identified. Utilized Eclipse as development IDE and CMVC for source and build control.
• Worked with client subject matter experts at a major financial services company to define IT services requirements and to be supported using newScale RequestCenter service catalog, together with requirements documentation. Architected service request solutions for IT service ordering and fulfillment utilizing an agile approach, with 1 week prototyping and review cycles. Documented use cases for each major IT service request necessary to meet system requirements. Developed high level design documentation used to drive low level designs and coding. Provided scope and schedule input to project management. Developed each of the request services utilizing newScale RequestCenter, Java, Javascript, XML, and SQL for DB2 access. Provided Linux (csh) scripting for ancillary processes, and utilized Java adapter between RequestCenter and Tivoli Identity Manager (ITIM) with the RequestCenter ServiceLink facility to pass information between RequestCenter and ITIM. Worked with test resources to develop a test plan and associated test cases for each service implemented. Provided bug fixes for defects identified. Utilized Eclipse for development IDE and CMVC for source and build control.
• Worked with client subject matter experts at a major video rental retailer to define IT services and processes necessary to facilitate efficient interfacing with Confidential IT service providers. Developed business process requirements documentation, Visio flow charts, and swimlane diagrams. Worked with subject matter experts to improve process efficiencies, documenting them and obtaining necessary client and Confidential approvals prior to implementation.
• Implemented Java-based real-time flight schedule delivery system at a major international airport, providing Internet accessed real-time flight schedule display for subscribing hospitality businesses. Worked with client subject matter experts to identify functionality required. Implemented functionality using Java, AJAX, Hibernate, and Spring on a Websphere Application Server (Apache Geronimo based Community Edition) installation with a DB2 backend. Utilized Eclipse as development IDE. Performed real-time testing of the application both at the airport, and at select subscribing hotel locations.
• Developed real-time IP multicast video content delivery system for in-flight entertainment in large commercial aircraft utilizing embedded C/C++ on Linux including customized smcroute and customizations to kernel networking. Identified networking options for dual redundant networking throughout the system. Implemented IGMP forwarding, SIP, RTP and RTCP handling for passenger endpoints and mutlicast routers. Developed an off-line test system for multicast streaming evaluation utilizing User-Mode Linux to represent multiple embedded linux platforms in a single linux box. Developed networking performance metrics used to evaluate network topology options. Worked with other developers to integrate system components into releases using ClearCase build management tools.

Confidential

Digital Engineering Manager

Responsibilities:

• Architected and developed VSX audio processors using Analog Devices BlackFin DSP. Lead engineering team in design and development of audio DSP hardware as well as DSP code for BlackFin. Developed hardware drivers for the companion Cypress OTG USB chip, and participated in development of Java based PC/MAC GUI software.
• Developed a multichannel digital effects processing subsystem for the FX family of audio mixers using a variation on the VSX BlackFin architecture. Lead engineering team in the design and development of hardware and audio effects code so that code sharing and reuse was maximized between this project and VSX, while implementing the specific audio effects code and USB functions not found on VSX (such as USB audio streaming and MP3 encode/decode functions).
• Implemented an audio amplifier control network interface card with firmware based on uCLinux port to BlackFin. Implemented TCP/IP driver interface for uCLinux using SMSC MAC/Phy chip, as well as initialization and Power-On Self Test, and power sequencing control. Lead engineering team in development of DSP and embedded code as well as PC/MAC based GUI for new Crest NexSys control system.
• Introduced industry standard USB as a digital connectivity technology for audio products. USB is now included in mixer products and guitar amplifier products allowing connection to PCs. This included development of USB drivers for BlackFin using C/C++ and assembly language.
• Lead transition from processor specific assembly language programming to processor independent C++ programming, including the porting of critical algorithms from assembly to C++ using contract-engineering resources.
• Moved the MediaMatrix NION (a massively scalable DSP audio processing system) from development to manufacture using outside engineering resources for design completion and production. Drove implementation of JTAG-based manufacturing testing and custom product configuration capabilities.
• Drove development of a variety of I/O modules and associated equipment for use with NION in parallel with NION’s introduction into manufacturing. Developed firmware in C including Ethernet drivers and SNMP network management.
• Drove the implementation of ISO-9001 certification efforts in both engineering and manufacturing.
• Drove inclusion of ESD best practices in manufacturing. Also lead efforts to introduce lead-free production techniques in advance of RoHS initiatives to require lead-free products.

Confidential

Director of Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Successfully developed new PC audio systems for Confidential in minimum time to meet an extremely aggressive delivery date requirement.
• Introduced new high-efficiency digital amplifier configurations into powered subwoofer products.
• Developed the Receptor Radio products, a new product line of high quality small form-factor radios for the home. These radios utilized specialized embedded processor with integrated LCD controller. Developed user interface, tuner control and LCD control utilizing assembly language.
• Lead in the development of the next generation high-end consumer DVD-HD home theatre system from Confidential using both internal and external engineering resources.
• Enabled technical enhancement of engineering staff through investigations of new technologies such as class D audio amplifiers, DSP processing, and wireless audio distribution.
• Researched digital wireless distribution technologies for high quality multi-channel audio distribution in the home. Developed test and evaluation software for a variety of WiFi controller chips.
• Worked with Asian and European manufacturers and suppliers to build products designed by both in-house and external resources, notably the GT line of car audio amplifiers.

Confidential

Product Marketing Lead

Responsibilities:

• Successfully developed the strategic business plan for the V-There videoconferencing product line including distribution channel analysis, competitive analysis and cost/feature alignment.
• Developed an OEM product strategy and plan for extending Gentner acoustic echo cancellation technology into new markets, especially through whole-house audio distribution products for new home construction markets.

Confidential

Chief Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Built an effective engineering group for the development of consumer oriented PC products utilizing in-house engineers coupled with the engineering resources from outside suppliers such as Conexant, Broadcom, ADI, Confidential, Intel, AMD, Creative Labs, TI and others.
• Developed the Destination computer line with 36 inch SVGA display, DVD and surround sound capability. Included high value Dolby AC3 surround sound system with digital SP/DIF interface to the computer. Developed low-noise PCI-based audio peripherals for audio.
• Developed an ISDN videoconferencing product for Destination computers utilizing a 386Kbit ISDN link. Developed a custom user interface software package for videoconferencing to simplify usage and improve the user experience.
• Developed the a Satellite TV receiver PCI card for use in the Destination product line, including software interface to the Electronic Programming Guide in conjunction with DirecTV.
• Lead in reducing dial-up modem product failure and returns rate from the highest in the company to one of the best in the company. Adopted increasingly integrated host resident v.90/v.91 modem technology to reduce the modem cost from $25.00 to less than $7.00 in all Gateway configurations.
• Introduced the combined v.90/HPNA home networking capabilities to Confidential, resulting in standardization on the combined functionality in all Gateway home computer products. This effort was significantly supported by the development of a standard Internet sharing software package that offered greatly improved usability over other solutions.
• Extended the standardized v.90/HPNA home networking capacity of Confidential to include Internet Appliance products for both Internet access and whole house music (mp3) distribution.
• Successfully worked to introduce wireless networking technologies to the home computing environment. Introduced 802.11b wireless option for desktop computers.
• Introduced xDSL and Cable Modem modem/service products in conjunction with AOL, ATT, Verizon, and other connectivity service providers.

Confidential

Director of Digital Systems

Responsibilities:

• Built digital product development and support group for the development of digital audio products for the pro-audio market. The group included digital and analog engineers, software and firmware developers, laboratory technicians and product support and documentation specialists.
• Architected, designed, and developed the Merlin line of digital audio processing products based on Motorola DSPs and microcontrollers. Utilized C and assembly language programming to implement real-time audio processing algorithms, interface to A/D and D/A converters and communicate with external control interfaces using RS-232 and RS-485 serial controllers.
• Designed a TCP/IP Ethernet controlled amplifier system for pro-audio installations using C and assembly language real-time programming to control Ethernet and serial communications interfaces as well as amplifier control and sensor hardware. This unit utilized a Motorola 68HC11 microcontroller which interfaced to an SMSC Ethernet chip and Maxim RS-232/RS-485 driver chips. The system was available for both Altec-Lansing and Dynacord amplifiers.
• Developed a line of digital audio processing products for the Klark-Teknik product group in London based on shared technology with products from the US division. This product line was targeted at the professional touring and recording industry.
• Developed a high end digital mixing console at Midas based on the Analog Devices SHARC DSP processors, and utilizing very high speed digital networking technologies to provide system scalability.