JAMES EDWARD CLARK

**** ******** *****

San Diego, CA 92117

858-***-**** (home) 310-***-**** (cell)

abg7s9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Over thirty years experience as a Computer Software Specialist. Extensive

background in full life-cycle software development in accordance with SEI's

Capability Maturity Mode, IEEE, and ISO 9000 practices. Exceptional

analytical, problem solving, programming, leadership, documentation, and

testing skills. Strong real-time embedded object-oriented development.

Dependable, thorough, versatile Software Engineer who communicates

effectively.

EDUCATION

University of Southern California - Master of Science in Systems

Management (MSSM).

Specialty: Management of Technological Systems (GPA -3.5).

The University of Texas at Austin - BA Mathematics.

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES/TOOLS

C/C++ (OOA, OOD, OOP), MS Visual Studio (.NET, Visual C++, MFC, Visual

Basic), ARMS, Unix Shell Script, Rhapsody, Doors, HTML, XML, Ada, Java,

JOVIAL, Perl, SQL (Oracle, Sybase, Informix, FoxBASE+,, etc.), FORTRAN,

IBM assembler (360/370), DCL, MS Office 2000 (Excel, Access, Word,

etc), Rational Rose UML, Bugzilla, ClearCase, MS Visual SourceSafe, Bea

Tuxedo Client/Server, CASE tools.

HARDWARE

IBM-PC compatible (Windows XP etc.), SUN (Solaris, Open Windows,

SunOS, Linux, Tornado,

VxWorks), VAX/VMS, HP W/S (HP-UX 9.0), IBM mainframe (EROS, RTOS),

logic analyzer, emulators, etc.

CLEARANCE - Secret (Active)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Software Engineer, Hamilton Sundstrand San Diego, Ca

2010-2011

* Selected for APS test team; wrote test S/W using Visual Basic,

Rhapsody, ARMS, DOORS, SourceSafe.

* Reviewed PCRs for accuracy; implemented, documented, & tested SW using

DO-178B, Windows, C++.

Sr. Software Engineer/Software Test Mgr, Northrop GRUMMAN San

Diego, Ca 2009-2010

* Designed, developed, documented & tested C software as a member of the

Space Awareness and Global Exploitation (SAGE) Rapid Prototyping team.

Developed tools using PERL and shell scripts.

* Wrote GUI software for Space Based Infrared Sensor (SBIRS) project

using KDevelop, C++ and Linux.

* Wrote, modified and executed tests of Global Hawk & EuroHawk Software

in accordance with DO-178B.

* Wrote user guides and modified code for HEO Wideband Data Exploitation

Project.

Staff Software Engineer, BAE SYSTEMS Santa Clara, Ca 2005-

2009

* Designed, developed, modified, and tested simulation software for the

Future Combat Systems (FCS) project using C/C++, Linux, Rational Rose

UML, MS Visio, CVS, ClearCase, XML, Bugzilla, Windows.

* Wrote S/W Design Document (SRD), Test Plan, Feasibility Rationale,

test scripts, Technotes, Operational Concept Document (OCD), Use Case

Diagrams, etc. for the FCS Armed Robotic Vehicle (ARV) Simulation

team. Given "SPOT" Award for being ahead of schedule with no

deficiencies.

* Selected to develop and execute test software in MS Access for Bradley

Software test team.

* Performed testing of weapon system software as Bradley Software Test

Team member. Wrote Advance Computer Assist Test (ACAT) test scripts

and ran automated tests of Bradley diagnostic software.

Sr. Software Engineer, Northrop Grumman San

Diego, Ca 2004-2004

* Designed, developed, modified, and tested software for BQM-34s

Avionics Upgrade project using MS Visual Studio (.NET, Visual C C,

and Basic on an IBM PC in accordance with DO-178B.

* Developed Mission Support Equipment (MSE) software that served to

validate the HW/SW interface.

* Wrote Requirement Specifications, test plans, Acceptance Test

Procedures & performed tests.

* Upgraded, debugged and provided fixes for existing C/C++ Avionics Unit

test driver software.

Member of Technical Staff, ITT GILFILLAN Van Nuys, Ca

2002-2003

* Designed and developed Mobile Approach Control System (MACS) Test Data

Recording program using MS Visual Studio (.NET, Visual C++, MFC, STL).

Used Extreme Programming (XP) methodology. Completed project on

schedule at 55% of projected cost (Given "Spot" award).

* Designed, developed & implemented Unix Shell Scripts used for project

analysis and planning.

* Responsible for design & development of real-time embedded

applications using C and Unix Shell scripts on a UNIX/VxWorks/Tornado

platform as part of the Bus Controller Development team.

* Worked with QA group to trace requirements to program functions and

validate requirements (ISO 9000)

* Developed Precision Approach Radar (PAR) Maintenance PC S/W using C,

LabWindows, SourceSafe, Rational Unified Change Management (Clear

Quest, Clear Case), DOORS & PC (Windows 2000).

Sr. Software Engineer, BOEING SATELLITE SYSTEMS El Segundo,

Ca 2002-2002

* Designed, coded, developed, tested & supervised development of real-

time embedded software as part of the Payload Modulate/Demodulate

System Test Equipment (PMDS) team (C, Unix/Tornado VxWorks).

* Developed routines for the archiving and monitoring of satellite

communications.

* Developed test plans & scripts, performed system integration, &

validation of all team software.

* Completed project code ahead of schedule with no discrepancies.

Principle Software Engineer, E*TRADE Menlo Park, Ca 1998-2001

* Selected as Senior Software Engineer/ Developer for the Mutual Funds

Software Team.

* Designed, coded, developed, tested, & supervised development of Bea

Tuxedo Client/Server programs (C/C++, UNIX Shell, DBX,, Perl, Sybase,

Excel, Rational Rose UML, ClearCase, Windows NT/2000).

* Significantly improved site reliability by automating the update of

Morningstar data saving hundreds of man-hours/month & doubling the

number of Mutual Funds processed (from 5,000 to 10,000+).

* Developed & implemented over 25,000 lines of code in three years with

0 discrepancies found by QA.

* Cited for excellence in program change documentation.

Software Engineering Consultant, AEROTEK etc. San Diego/ San Jose, Ca

1993-1998

* Specialist in the timely development of real-time embedded software

for Command & Control systems.

* Designed & developed S/W using SQL, C/C++ (OOA/OOD/OOP), VB, Ada,

SunOS, Windows 95/98.

* Wrote design documents, performed unit, integration, regression &

acceptance tests & code reviews.

* Performed Requirements Management functions for Bradley A3 Fighting

Vehicle as Consultant for UNITED DEFENSE. Responsible for insuring

program development in compliance with SEI's Capability Maturity Model

practices. Analyzed program functions & validated requirements

to/from code level.

* Task Lead for SAC portion of the U.S. Navy EHF Communication

Controller (NECC) project at SAIC.

* Designed, developed, documented, & maintained real-time embedded

Satellite Communication S/W at the Naval Research & Development Center

(NRaD) (C, Ada, CASE, OOA/OOD/OOP, UNIX/VxWorks).

Principal Analyst, ARINC RESEARCH CORPORATION San Diego, Ca

1990-1993

. Selected as Lead S/W Engineer for the Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Team (OOA/OOD/OOP, C

. Developed embedded software for the Generic Acoustic Signal Processor

(GASP) project (C/C++, OOA/OOD/ OOP, DoD-MIL-STD 2167A, assembler, IBM

PC, Dos). (Given "SPOT" Award.)

. Maintained Sonar module for Torpedo MK-50 Guidance Software (real-time

embedded, CMS-2 & Ada).

. Lead developer for Failure Reporting & Corrective Action System

(FRACAS) (FoxBASE+).

Senior Computer Engineer, GENERAL DYNAMICS, Data Systems Division San

Diego, Ca 1982-1990

. Selected to establish General Dynamics' capability in the development

of embedded Operational Flight Software for the Tomahawk Anti-Ship

Missile (TASM) as Lead Software Engineer in the Technology Transfer

Program (FORTRAN, assembler, Harris 800, VOS, real-time embedded,

R&D).

. Designed and developed Functional Ground Test Software for TASM.

Responsible for Main routine etc.

. Designed & developed Assemble, Download, and Monitor (ADAM) program in

FORTRAN 77 for the purpose of test and debugging of Tomahawk

Operational Flight Program (OFP)

. Designed and developed OFP software for Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

project. Responsible for Main and Navigation routines. (JOVIAL, real-

time embedded).

. Performed testing & maintenance of Cruise Missile Advance Guidance

System (CMAGS) (IBM assembler, IBM Mainframe, real-time embedded).

Senior Computer Engineer, GENERAL DYNAMICS (continued) DSD San

Diego, Ca 1982-1990

. Designated troubleshooter for the Model 436 Project (RDBMS and video

data processing). Debugged & recommended solutions for various

problems (Ada, OOA/OOD/OOP, Oracle, Shell Scripts (DCL), VAX/VMS).

(Earned "Extraordinary Achievement" Award.)

. Assigned to QA group. Performed code reviews, Requirements Management,

Acceptance Testing, etc.

. Coordinated Certified Management Training Seminar.

Senior Systems Programmer/Analyst, CUBIC CORPORATION San Diego, Ca

1978-1982

. Selected as Radar Team lead responsible for design, development, &

test of real-time weapon simulation software for Multi-Environment

Trainer (MET) project for U.S. Navy (FORTRAN, SEL 32/55).

. Designed, developed, & tested embedded software for simulation of

weapons & all RADAR contacts.

. Conducted code reviews, systems integration, regression testing,

validation, & team training.

. Developed program documentation that became project standard.

Project Manager, COMO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Covina, CA 1977-1978

. Designed, developed, and supervised development of simulation

software, Business Accounting and Management Information System (MIS)

Software (FORTRAN, Data General Nova III).

. Staffed and trained office team and performed administrative

functions as required.

Senior Computer Programmer, PLANNING RESEARCH CORP. (PRC) San Diego,

Ca. 1976-1977

. Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of all

company financial programs (FORTRAN, COBOL, DEC PDP-11).

. Designed & supervised development of Report Generator & data

conversion programs.

Line Officer & Senior Computer Systems Analyst, U.S. NAVY

1970-1976

. Selected as Software Test Team Leader at Fleet Combat Direction

Systems Support Activity (FCDSSA) responsible for IV&V of U.S. Navy

Management Information Systems (MIS).

. Managed team, wrote test plans and scripts, performed testing,

delivered programs to customer, trained users & performed

installations.

. Supervised team of Electronics & Data System Technicians while serving

as OE Division officer & Assistant Electronics Material Officer aboard

USS Ranger (CVA-61).

. Assigned to embarked flagship staff aboard the USS Providence (CLG-6)

as Assistant Planning Officer.

. Designed, developed, documented, tested, implemented & executed

software for maintaining relational databases & generating reports

crucial to strategic & tactical operations, and equipment maintenance.

. Selected as instructor for "Top Gun University" (college Math

seminar). (Cited for achievement).

AWARDS

Full NROTC Scholarship, EXCEL & Extraordinary Achievement Awards

(General Dynamics); "Spot" Award (BAE Systems, ARINC & ITT GILFILLAN);

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) (highest award given by TM

International for Leadership); Competent Leader (Toastmasters

International); Able Toastmaster (ATM ) Danforth Foundation Leadership

Award; Toastmasters Division Humorous Speech Contest Winner; article

published in Toastmasters International Magazine ("What to Expect from

a Toastmaster Evaluation", Fall 2006).

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Toastmasters International (Distinguished Toastmaster, past Area

Governor, Division Governor, etc.), Mensa.

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