Engineer Electrical
Resume:
JEROME BROWN
Phone: 480-***-****
Chandler, AZ 85225 E-
mail: ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. +10 years experience in conceptualization and development of embedded
products and solutions.
. Specialized skills in firmware design, testing, software programming and
hardware integration.
. Diverse experience in control, testing, and system integration.
. Experience in fiber optics, project management, systems design and
equipment design.
. Outstanding analytical, problem solving, creative and decision making
skills.
Professional Experience
Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, ComtechEfdata, Tempe, AZ
3/06 - 10/09
. Developed embedded software solutions for satellite equipment using
Embedded C/C++, RTOS and Assembly.
. Designed software for TCP/IP, RS232, and RS485 protocols for the CDM-700
that resulted in customer's full access to hardware using various
protocols.
. Reviewed test procedures and supervised testing on satellite modems
hardware.
. Wrote and edited technical documentation for software releases that
reduced workload for technical publication staff.
. Designed and developed firmware in C++ and Object Oriented Design and
Analysis on legacy product that resulted in thousands of dollar in cost
saving by not requiring company to purchase new tools and rewrite code.
. Changed Libraries and source code of RTOS to eliminate major defects
resulting in products being put on approved equipment list for major
customers.
. Used HTML and JavaScript to reduce code size of web pages in embedded
applications that allowed other features to be added to the product.
. Design multithreaded applications for satellite equipment.
Engineering Production Manager, Sidus-Solutions, San Diego, CA
04/05-02/06
. Managed production, design and testing of Closed Circuit Television
Equipment for underwater applications.
. Designed analog and digital circuits around microprocessor
applications that prevented legacy boards form being discarded
resulting in cost savings.
. Developed prototype and firmware for underwater electromechanical
application that lead to major order from US Navy.
. Created and modified software in Java and C/C++ for GUI control of
underwater surveillance equipment.
. Customized firmware and modified hardware for OEM equipment from
manufactures that wanted major compensation for changes in standard
products resulting in major savings.
. Develop test plans and cases to measure under water distances using
off the shelf laser products resulting in new product.
Contract Firmware Test Engineer Hewlett Packard, San Diego, CA
11/04-01/05
. Developed Test Plans and Test cases for the introduction of new Photo
Smart printers.
. Enhance and refine test processes and test approaches for prototype of
first appliance printer to incorporate video clips.
. Created test summary reports that resulted in early detection of bugs in
system hardware.
Senior Electrical Engineer, Teal Electronics San Diego, CA
12/03-10/04
. Responsible for the selection of microprocessor and embedded
development tools for new technology.
. Successfully debugged JTAG emulator for Motorola Coldfire that
resulted in completion of TCP/IP application for power monitoring
unit.
. Developed Application for Power Conditioner units to send e-mail to
technician for maintenance using the uCOS RTOS and TCP/IP Stack on the
Net burner application Modules.
. Developed PID Algorithm for PIC Microcontroller to be used with
Frequency Converter resulting in saving the relationship with a valued
customer.
Sr. Firmware Engineer Cohu Electronics San Diego, CA
04/99-08/03
Analyzed information to determine, recommend and plan installation of a
new system or modification of an existing system.
Consulted with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware
and software, developed specifications and performance requirements to
resolve customer problems.
Customized existing test software using C++, which cut testing time by 70
percent and saved money by eliminating the need to purchase new software.
Organized and maintained the C / Assembly code documentation for the
Systems Engineering department.
Developed Algorithm to support boot loader of Atmel Wireless 8051 for
upload of firmware that resulted in cost savings of 100,000 dollars by
eliminating the need to remove equipment from the field for firmware
upgrades.
Generated ISO 9000 procedures for documenting firmware bugs and upgrades.
Designed and debugged stepper-motor monitoring firmware with 1000 lines
of C code in two weeks that resulted in 500,000-dollar contract and new
product.
Created firmware that was used as a basis for new products resulting in
multi-million dollar sales and eliminated the need for extensive
retrofitting of units in the field.
Wrote test and installation procedures; designed firmware; integrated new
software and supervised field installation.
Designed firmware and debugged systems in the field; tested and
supervised single mode fiber-optic transmission system; advised
subcontractors on meeting specifications.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Compiler/Editors Gnu cpp, IAR C compiler, Kiel C debugger environment,
Borland Brief.
. Programming Languages
o C, C++ and Assembly
o Familiar with UNIX and Java.
o Experienced in HTML and JavaScript web applications
. Emulators/Simulators
o NoHau 8051
o Kiel
o IAR
o CodeWarrior
. Software Development Platforms
o Windows
o Code Warrior
o Kiel
. Microprocessors/Microcontrollers
o 8051
o Motorola: ColdFire
o PIC Microcontrollers
. Real Time Operating Systems
o MQX RTOS
o uCos
o Experience with VxWorks
Education
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama
Bachelor of Arts Physics
San Diego Community College
Microprocessor Design
Fiber Optics
Software Programming C, C++ and OOP.
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