Engineer Software
Resume:
JOHN K. SHAFFSTALL
Gurnee Illinois 60031
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CAREER SUMMARY
Senior Engineer with expertise developing software systems for Windows based computers and
embedded microcomputer devices. Demonstrated strengths designing and implementing software
and testing. Strong automation skills and system design. Adept at using a wide range of
equipment from meters, scopes and analyzers to environmental chambers, accelerators, and
photometers. Recognized for knowledge of electronic circuitry, mechanical systems, hydraulics,
pneumatics, and production processes. Excellent communications and team building skills.
COMPUTER LANGUAGES AND DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
Assembler, C, C++, STL, QT, Java, SQL, Visual Studio, Eclipse Visual Basic.
XML, HTML, MXML, Cppunit, ActionScript, Rational Rose, StarUML.
SourceSafe, PVCS, StarTeam, SubVersion, Cmake, Code Collaborator, PCLint
Stellent, JIRA, Test Director Microsoft Office, Wiki’s, Flex Builder 3, Photoshop.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SHURE INC., Niles Illinois 2002-2008
Senior Engineer
Designed and implemented PC computer software used with audio processing devices.
• Project Lead for new offshore development group in India for software development.
• Integrated Smart Spectrum Management software for new digital broadcast environment.
• Developed application for Digital Wired Microphone project and its supporting devices.
• Developed application components for Digital Conference Processor product capable of
managing up to 96 microphones with full Digital Processing capabilities.
• Developed simulator applications for wireless microphone systems from use case scenarios.
GRAVITY INVESTMENTS, Chicago Illinois
Software Developer, Contract 2001-2002
Developed applications to analyze asset diversification using correlation relationships.
• Developed the Portfolio Graphi-Sphere application for asset allocation displayed in 3D.
• Developed the Matrix Manipulator application for fast stock data matrix correlation.
• Developed the Data Engine application for stock data collection and persistence.
SIEMENS, Buffalo Grove Illinois 2000- 2001
Software Developer, Contract
Developed software for Fire Control System used in the HVAC Control application.
• Integrated a Fire Control System into the HVAC system of applications.
• Developed a Remote Notification system that used Email, fax, phone or pager to notify
selected personnel of an alarm or adverse condition.
ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Abbott Park Illinois 1998-2000
Software Developer, Contract
Developed software for the Test Control Program used internally for re-agent production.
• Developed the Materials and Equipment Control section of TCP.
• Developed the Evaluation Table section of TCP.
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ZENITH CORPORATION, Glenview Illinois
Project Engineer 1979-1998
Developed new technology for design and manufacturing of magnetic components. Extensive
experience with deflection yokes, production winders and computerized systems.
• Obtained patent #5,832,790 for Self-Cleaning Wire Stripper and Method.
• Developed PC system for picture tube purity analysis during tube/yoke yamming.
• Developed PC system for beam convergence and geometry analysis.
• Integrated dual-axis motion control system for production machinery of toroid coils.
• Created system to replace old computer controlling the saddle winder, press and bonder.
Saved $2.5M in new equipment acquisition.
• Developed computer application to design vertical coils reducing cycle time tenfold.
• Developed tools to remotely control a VLSI processor of digital deflection circuitry.
• Constructed a toroidal winder for new product development saving $250,000 capital.
• Developed software for improved line scheduling using production efficiency values.
• Developed system to monitor the production quality of Z-Pox. An exclusive epoxy.
TELETYPE CORPORATION, Skokie Illinois 1977-1979
Associate Designer
Performed test, measurement and analysis of communications equipment and design in the
Proving Laboratories of the Research and Development organization.
• Built microcomputer (Z80) for data collection, events and performance analysis.
• Improved significantly numerous design evaluation processes.
EDUCATION
Associate of Science, Electronics Technology, Digital Circuitry emphasis,
DeVry Institute of Electronics, Chicago Illinois, 1977
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Project Management George Washington University
Adobe Flex 3 with ActionScript Ascend Training
Sound System Design.and Optimization Synergetic Audio Concepts
QT Programming Cross-Platform Development Trolltech
Six-Sigma Motorola
Programmable Logic Controller Allen Bradley
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