BRET W. DOTTS

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Embedded Software Lead

Sixteen years experience in embedded software development in the

aerospace industry focusing on device drivers, interface functions and

use of OpenGL.

Managed software development teams of up to 30 engineers at Rockwell

Collins; championed process improvement efforts resulting in CMMI

Level 3 / Capability Level 5 for Verification; met software delivery

schedules to customers on multiple programs.

Expertise with software and systems processes over complete life cycle

of product development including multiple platforms (8051, PPC, x86,

etc. ); Assembly, C, C++, and Ada languages; ThreadX, VxWorks, and

Integrity RTOS platforms; and many bus communication protocols.

Currently hold an active SECRET clearance.

WORK HISTORY

Aerotek CE, San Jose, CA June 2010

- Present

Sr. Software Engineer

Subcontract to Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

. Software Lead performing top down architecture development to make new

hardware work with existing algorithm code.

. Developing embedded flight software for space vehicle; porting

existing AutoCode blocks to run under Integrity OS.

Rockwell Collins, San Jose, CA

1993 - 2010

Principle Software Engineering Lead

Software Lead for all F-22 programs (2008 - 2010)

. Successfully provided multiple deliveries, on schedule and under

budget, to Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force.

. Performed all software management and development functions associated

with F-22 front-end controller software (8051 based C code), and

computer graphics processor software (PowerPC based C and Ada code).

. Developed and integrated software for totally new F22 front-end

controller which was approved for flight without change.

. Represented Rockwell Collins as the software point-of-contact to

Lockheed Martin for all issues and problem resolution.

Principle Software Engineer for USMC ParaNav System (2007 - 2008)

. Developed and maintained navigation, graphics display, and GPS & WiFi

interface algorithms for Windows CE based embedded graphics system.

. Resolved and implemented fixes for problem reports (created, tested,

and released software updates) with 100% on-time delivery.

. Provided on-site support for USMC flight testing, including real-time

software updates.

Software Lead for Joint Strike Fighter Multi-Function Display System (2003

- 2007)

. Turned around "in trouble" program and led team of 30 engineers in

development of DO-178B compliant software to complete on schedule and

within budget.

. Represented team during CMMI evaluation, resulting in Class A, Level 3

/ Capability Level 5 for Verification award.

. Received Lockheed Martin recognition award for managing and resolving

all JSF software development issues.

Software Engineer for F/A-18 Multi-Purpose Color Display (1993 - 1998)

. Developed and maintained software for memory loading function (AMLV).

. Conducted peer reviews, and performed code/test/integration of AMLV

program.

. Resolved and implemented fixes for problem reports (created, tested,

and released software updates).

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Northrop Grumman, El Segundo, CA

Engineer Specialist

. Successfully reverse engineered prototype software into software

requirements and documentation, and supported Flight Test data

analysis for verification of performance against requirements.

Ball Systems Engineering Division, Burbank, CA

Systems Engineer

. Defined avionics sensor interfaces, software requirements, and design

documents for both aircraft avionics development and man-in-the-loop

simulations.

Grumman Aircraft Systems Division, Pt. Mugu, CA

Systems Engineer

. Developed systems design, requirements definition, and prototype

verification of multiple avionic systems in the development of the F-

14D aircraft.

EDUCATION

BSEE degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,

CA.

AFFILIATIONS

Member, IEEE

Volunteer, South Bay Blue Star Moms (SBBSM)

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