Engineer Software

ANTHONY C. ROMANO

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SUMMARY

Creative and innovative results-driven technologist with a strong research

and development background within a variety of industries. Extensive

technical expertise in software and system development in medical devices,

bar codes, optical character recognition, telecommunications and military

applications. Visionary leader, skilled in systems design and all phases of

the engineering life cycle. Strong analytical and communication skills,

adept at building and leading cross functional product development teams,

and driving results from concept through product launch.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KULICKE AND SOFFA, INC, Fort Washington, PA 2012 - present

Staff Systems Engineer

. Project lead for Common Controls effort to standardize control systems in

all K&S systems.

. Lead effort to update Web based analysis tools for machine performance,

Designed and implemented code changes using MySql, PHP and Java.

KOMAX SOLAR, INC., York, PA 2010 - 2012

Controls Engineering Manager

Overall leadership responsibility for the technology architecture, design,

delivery and support of photovoltaic manufacturing systems. Direct multiple

engineering teams in the design of robust, highly reliable and scalable

control systems for a world leader in photovoltaic manufacturing machinery.

. Implemented a common control system architecture for all KomaxSolar

products which resulted in overall cost savings of 45% on all machine

platforms.

. Developed an innovative approach using vision guided robotics that gives

KomaxSolar machinery a competitive advantage in solar panel

manufacturing.

. Continuously driving the establishment of SOPs for all software and

electrical development activities eliminating all non-value added

processes in the development cycle resulting in faster time to market.

. Persistently stimulate teams to consider costs and serviceability in all

aspects of system design that result in more competitive products with

improved OEE and reduced maintenance costs.

DANAHER Inc, Telford, PA 2000-2009

Director of Engineering, Accu-Sort Systems, Inc. (2004-2009)

Played a lead engineering role providing oversight for mechanical

engineering, software engineering, compliance, regulatory and ECO control

for this $150 million per year OEM. Managed product development with in-

house resources, contractors, and off-shore teams for projects ranging up

to $2 million. Created project schedules, set team goals and direction,

tracked team progress, maintained project budgets, staffed projects, and

reported status to the Product Planning Group.

. Led two value engineering projects that generated over $1.9 million in

revenue in 18 months.

. Implemented a stage-gate approach to custom product development, reducing

cycle-time for delivering large custom projects by 50% and increasing on-

time delivery.

. Engaged cross-functional groups using Kaizen principles to successfully

identify and implement opportunities for accelerating time-to-market for

new products.

. Continually explored emerging technologies for driving new product

concepts or enhancing existing products, contributing to a competitive

advantage.

. Successfully staffed and managed cross-functional team developing the mid-

range decoder system, resulting in completion on time and within budget.

Lead Research & Development Software Engineer (2000-2004)

Directed a team of in-house and off-shore software engineers that developed

software for decoding barcodes, network communications, and Web-enabled

interfaces. Generated system requirements, software requirements and

detailed designs. Designed and coded complex algorithms. Led all hardware

and software integration efforts.

. Implemented numerous corrections in complex technical applications which

improved the performance of existing decoding systems.

. Performed highly complex testing and research of software systems,

providing more value for the customer.

. Implemented a source code control system which allowed transparent back-

up and control of software and facilitated source code re-use among

project teams.

. Worked closely with senior-level clients to fully understand application

requirements and optimize systems to fully meet customer needs.

NEOKRON, Lansdale, PA 1998-2000

Founder & Lead Engineer

Founded an engineering services company to develop custom hardware and

software systems. Specialized in real-time software and hardware solutions

for medical, industrial and automation products.

ACT/TECHNICO, INC, Ivyland, PA 1996-1998

Senior Software Engineer

Synthesized customer requirements, and designed and implemented systems

using reliable, premium VME, PC or other custom hardware. Configured and

integrated highly reliable real-time systems.

AIR-SHIELDS, INC., Hatboro, PA 1991-1996

Research & Development Team Leader

Responsible for specifications, design, implementation and prototypes for

neo-natal intensive care products. Involved in FDA 510(k) submissions, ISO

9000, CE, IEC and CSA/UL standards.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MS in Engineering Science/Computer Design, Pennsylvania State University,

Great Valley, PA

BS in Computer Science, Spring Garden College, Philadelphia, PA

Completed a variety of internal and external classes and seminars

including:

. The Looking Glass Experience, Center for Creative Leadership

. Essentials of Project Management, Villanova University

. Focus, Achieving Your Highest Priorities, Franklin Covey

. Managing Technical Professionals, MIT/Sloan

. FDA 510(k) Submission Training, Computer Application Specialists (CAS)

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Operating Systems/Environments: Windows XP, XP Embedded, Widows CE, Linux,

LynxOS, VxWorks

Programming Languages: C, C++, C#, .Net.,VB, JAVA, PHP, Assembly Languages,

Windows SDK, DDK, XML

Desktop Applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook,

MS Project, Visio

Source Control: Visual Source Safe, Subversion

Hardware: PCs, OEM Embedded Devices, In-Circuit Emulators, Network

Analyzers

Database: MySQL, Access, ORACLE

Communication: Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, Serial, USB, OEM proprietary

Development: Object-Oriented design (OOD), Software Development Life-Cycle

(SDLC), Capability Maturity Model (CMM), SCRUM, Agile

PATENTS

Body function measuring apparatus, United States Patent 5,732,711 - March

31, 1998

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