Software Engineer

Lee Knox

Email: *********@********.***

Address: PO Box 11925

City: Tempe

State: AZ

Zip: 85284

Country: USA

Phone: 480-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $110,000

Willing to Relocate

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LEE KNOX

Tempe, Arizona 85284

480-***-**** *********@********.***

TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

Application, Product, and Equipment Development

Accomplished in architecting, developing, and testing interconnected multi-platform computer based solutions including those requiring specialized algorithms, database, mathematics, physics, and process controls. Proficient in automation of complex business information systems and embedded solutions for process control, handling systems, real time controllers, and automated test. Performed system level design through implementation and testing over product life cycles, preferring to stick with projects from cradle to grave. Author of FastmaticsA(R) software for equipment automation. Platforms/languages include: C, C++, Objective C (including Core Data) PHP, Java, MySQL, numerous computer languages and embedded systems such as PCs, Centos Linux/Red Hat, 68000, Microchip, Rabbit etc. Digital and Analog electronics design.

Applications include architecture for scientific and mathematically oriented projects which required leadership skills; systems design methodology, and computer programming methods that were necessary to optimize solutions for objectives. Versatile in handling time-sensitive initiatives in adverse conditions. Called upon by customers to resolve mission-critical problems. Leverages methodical, proactive approaches in team environment to ensure solutions are on-target including technical implementation, timelines, and budgets.

PROCERIUS, INC., Pittsburgh, PA and Tempe, AZ aai 1997 - Present

Privately held technical solutions and programming provider with a nationwide customer base.

Technical Manager and key developer

Provide leadership and direct all phases of business, software, and hardware solutions development, including RFQ response requirements development, research, design, implementation and performance testing, and support. Gather and document customer requirements, as well as hardware and software. Wrote work scope documents for multiple projects and developed solutions across multiple platforms, processes, and disciplines. Documented customer requirements, wrote requirements, developed systems and ensured testing results to the requirements.

Spearheaded all areas of systems requirements and software integration, including real time and PC based controls and embedded software, among other real-time and process control oriented application development. Supervised and lead teams of 10+ people as required. Directed invoicing based on work progress and project management successes. Manage and fund employee payroll, contractor payments, and other finances.

Key Highlight Automation of semiconductor processing equipment:

> Architect of commercially available, highly successful and flexible systems software for semi and full automation of semiconductor processing equipment for research and development and production environments.

> Developed system for robotic delivery of wafers from load lock to processing modules in UHV systems for PVD, CVD, Plasma Etch, Masking and MOCVD, among many others. Supported precision motion control using high performance stepper motors via CANopen.

aai Enabled full automation of cluster tools, multi-chamber systems and single chamber vacuum systems, as well as interfacing and controlling with turbo pumps, cryogenic pumps, titanium sublimation pumps, gas panels, motion control, Phi-XPS, and others in UHV systems.

> Automated a production line for processing Ultra-High Vacuum MOCVD wafers.

> Secured the intellectual property of flagship software products by developing EULA, software lockout mechanisms, trademarks and successfully granted patents.

> Created IOScript and authored FastmaticsA(R) process control software, a comprehensive product that automated semiconductor processing equipment for R&D and productions systems; the product has been deployed at diverse locations across the US.

> Designed electronics, fielded and supported a line of programmable logic using PCB Express schematic capture and PWB layout.

> Independently wrote SquashCORE iPhone/iPAD XCode iOS application including Core Data, table views, SQL Lite, and Story Board pages in a Utility application. Handled the project from specification to release. Included database and real time server updates over the network.

Selected Client Accomplishments:

> Delivered optimal product development and support for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service for 15 consecutive years, which involved the use of embedded telephony solutions including Dialogic and SIP protocols from Windows 95 to Windows XP/server 2003 and Red Hat Linux.

> Empowered Jackson Hewitt Tax Service with the ability to efficiently process tax return status 600,000+ per year via the development of a VOIP real time database, fielding millions of phone calls each year, which all happen in a very short period of time, during tax return prep.

> Maximized security for large-scale tax return data transmissions in support of over 150 Jackson Hewitt franchisees (~ 2000 stores) by integrating Transport Layer Security on the FTPs site, methodical data separation and double encryption.

> Participated proactively in front end development to provide expertise to difficult automation solutions in supervisory machine control and critical process control, real time and near real time situations.

> Analyzed EPI deposition uniformity in multi-heater zone system to evaluate auto-correction capacity through step function analysis and matrix algebra based regression analysis. This was to optimize uniformity of thickness, resistivity, or combinatorial objective. Coded matrix algebra algorithms and made 3D graphical presentations of the results. Applied numerical methods and techniques to achieve results.

> Developed controllers for creation of new gas species for semi-conductor processing including furnace, valve control, safety interlocks, poisonous gas detection and alarming, FTIR, RGA and Gauging, among others.

LOCKHEED MARTIN (BAE), Binghamton, New York 1986 - 1997

The Aircraft Control Systems Division was unit of Lockheed Martin.

Senior Systems Engineer and Project Leader

Served in a systems engineering role in designing, building and testing flight and jet engine controls for commercial and military aircraft. Contributed to the development of systems specifications for both hardware and software. Streamlined real time control test by developing high performance Real Time Monitor software. Provided leadership, direction and guidance to a group of 10 engineers in support of system level testing efforts for flight controls of the C-17 aircraft.

Selected Contributions:

> Served as project lead on C-17 system level test of flight controls.

> Steered productive million dollar budget negotiations directly with management and the customer, while maximizing resources (8 - 10 people) to achieve timely results. Honored with multiple managerial awards for C-17 projects and received numerous nominations for the high quality of work provided on systems engineering projects.

> Enhanced the quality of the quad redundant full authority engine by pinpointing key recommendations in both internal and vendor designs during product development phases of F-22 engine controls.

> Authored the Real Time Monitor for EMI, Vibe, and extreme temperature testing of F-22 engine controls.

Additional roles included Engineer at GCA/Tropel. Details provided on request.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

> Numerous software applications including office productivity software, mechanical design using Turbo CAD, Web design, embedded and PC based software design and development tools.

> Author of 5 patents

> Published in International Journal of General Systems, Volume 18 Issue 4 1991; Simulation of Plant Growth

> Wide ranging technical knowledge includes exposure to numerous scientific software applications

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Systems Science

Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics [Minors: Math, Comp Science]

State of University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo, Geneseo, New York

Additional education includes Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention, Sexual Harassment Sensitivity Training, Electrical Safety Workshop; Safety for the Laboratory; Hazardous Chemical Identification and MSDS, among others.

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