Embedded software developer

Wen-Ruey Hwang, Ph.D.

**** ****** **. ** 330-***-**** *******@*****.*** North Canton, OH 44720

CAREER SUMMARY

Electrical & Computer Engineer with demonstrated success in research and development involving vehicle, motors, motion controls, mechanical dynamic systems and electronic controls. Self-motivated and innovative thinker who consistently pursues new challenges to stretch abilities, expand knowledge and bring greater returns to employer. Experiences include:

C++ and Python Programming

Mechatronic Control System

Embedded Real-Time System

Control Algorithm Design

Motors and Motion Control System

Neural-Fuzzy Control System

Data Acquisition System

Power Control System

15 Significant Technical Publications

Three Patents Credited

TECHNICAL SKILLS

HARDWARE: MC68hc08, 12, MPC555, TImsp430, TMS320F28XX, NI PXI-8106 embedded controller, and dSPACE.

SOFTWARE: Windows, C, C++, Matlab, Simulink, Real-Time Workshop, Code Composer,

Assembly and LabVIEW, and Python programming

EDUCATION

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT PYTHON and C++ DEVELOPER 2016 – 2017

C++ and Python programming development on object-oriented skills.

DRS CONSOLIDATED CONTROL INC, Danbury, CT 2009 – 2016

DRS Consolidated Controls, Inc. (DRS-CCI) designs, manufactures, qualifies, and tests instrument and control systems for commercial nuclear power plants. Throughout our 55-year history, our control systems have been installed worldwide in over thirty commercial nuclear power plants.

Principal System Engineer 2009 – 2016

Working on power control system design and simulation using Matlab/Simulink, Simpower system, Simulink Real-Time, Code Generation and Code composer of TI DSP to develop and evaluate hardware in the loop of embedded control products.

TIMKEN COMPANY, Canton, Ohio 1997 – 2009

Leading global manufacturer of highly engineered anti-friction bearings and assemblies, high-quality alloy steels, aerospace power transmission systems and related products and services.

Product Engineer Specialist 2008 – 2009

Developed and evaluated new products for automotive and energy industries. Team leader for 5 team members

Developed hybrid skid-steering applications using Controller Area Network (CAN) bus capability & TMS320F2808 DSP to showcase company’s technological acumen to customers and business partners.

Designed high precision testing system for rotary encoder using LabVIEW programming resulting in improved performance of encoder.

Created wind energy bearing along with sensing and condition monitoring system using NI PXI-8106 real-time controller that provided telemetry used to improve bearing performance and increase the durability of bearing life.

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Principal Development Engineer 2000 – 2008

Led product development for automotive new product team.

Led development of Magnetorheological (MR) clutch in partnership with GM. MR Clutch was less expensive to manufacture and permitted tighter tolerances in operation (easier to control).

Designed optimal Magnetic Clutch controller using dSPACE that improved product performance and reduced development cost

Principal Research Engineer 1997 – 2000

Identified and transitioned marketable products from academia and industry. Team leader for 3 team members.

Partnered with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) to develop on-board rail bearing conditional monitoring system. Developed real-time measurement, data acquisition and HC12 controller for monitoring system. Provided Timken with unprecedented data and strengthened relationship with customer.

Conducted research with Case Western Reserve University to design algorithms for bearing condition monitoring to avoid derailment caused by bearing wear and extend the durability of bearing life.

Developed algorithms for damaged bearing condition monitoring using FFT, Envelop Detection, neural network learning, and wavelet transform. Improved performance and reliability of algorithm to detect incipient bearing wear and damage.

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Nashville, Tennessee

State-funded historical university in Tennessee with 10,500 students and student/faculty ratio of 24/1.

Postdoctoral Research Scientist 1993 – 1997

Research Scientist position for NASA grant number NAG-1471 titled “Robust Neuro Controller.” Conducted research in control systems, Fuzzy Logic Controllers, Neural Networks Controllers and intelligent controllers.

Developed fuzzy-neural networks to model aerodynamic system provided by NASA Lewis Research Center. Successfully created simulation that assisted NASA in improving system performance.

PATENTS

1.M.L. French, K.M. Irftekharuddin, D.R. Leeper, R.P. Samy, W.R. Hwang, “Bearing with wireless self-powered sensor unit”, Patent No.: US 6,535,135 B1, Date of Patent: Mar. 18, 2003.

2.W.R. Hwang, “Method and Apparatus for Determining Bearing Parameters,” Patent No.: US 6,772,648 B2, Date of Patent: Aug. 10, 2004.

3.X.L. Ai, O.J. Varonis, and W.R. Hwang, “Speed Sensing Method and Apparatus,” Patent No.: US 7,174,269 B2, Date of Patent: Feb. 6, 2007.

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TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

TMS320F28x Workshop to be helpful:

Embedded Processor design

Digital Signal Processor design

C and assembly language programming

Graphical development environments such as Code Composer Studio

PUBLICATIONS

1.W. R. Hwang, S. Zein-Sabatto, and J.G. Kuschewski, “Model Reference Adaptive Fuzzy Controller Design Using Genetic Algorithms,“ the Artificial Neural Networks in Engineering (ANNIE ’96), St. Louis, Missouri, November 10 13, 1996.

2.S. Zein-Sabatto, O. Omitowoju and W.R. Hwang,”An Intelligent Neuro- System for Failure Detection and Accommodation,” the Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon ’96, Tampa, Florida, April 11 14, 1996, pp. 512-516.

3.W.R. Hwang and W.E. Thompson, “Use of Genetic Algorithms for Learning and Design of Optimal Fuzzy Trackers,” the SPIE’s International symposium on Aerospace/Defense Sensing & Control and Dual-Use Photonics, Orlando, Florida, April 17 21, 1995

4.W.R. Hwang, J.G. Kuschewski, G.L. Yuen, and S. Zein-Sabatto, “Reinforcement Learning Controllers for Dynamic Systems,” the Proceedings of the 1995 World Congress on Neural Networks, Washington, D.C., July 17 21, 1995, Volume II, pp. 432-435.

5.S. Zein-Sabatto, W.R. Hwang, and J.G. Kuschewski,”Neuro-Observer for Aircraft State Reconstruction,” the Proceedings of the 1995 World Congress on Neural Networks, Washington, D.C., July 17 – 21, 1995, Volume II, pp. 36 – 39.

6.S. Zein-Sabatto and W. R. Hwang, “Neural Networks Sharing Knowledge and Experience,” the Proceedings of the 1994 World Congress on Neural Networks, San Diego, California, June 5 – 9, 1994.

7.Marpaka and W. R. Hwang, “The Second Method of Lyapunov and Neural Networks in Power Systems Stability Studies,” the Proceedings of the 1994 World congress on Neural Networks, San Diego, California, June 5 – 9, 1994.

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9.Marpaka and W. R. Hwang, “Neurocontroller for Power System Using Modified Self-Organizing Neural Networks,” the 56th American Power Conference, Chicago, April 1994.

10.Marpaka and W. R. Hwang, “Neurocontroller with Adaptable Activation Function for power system studies,” the IEEE Southeastcon, Miami, Florida, April 1994.

11.W.R. Hwang and W.E. Thompson, “Design of Intelligent Fuzzy Logic Controllers Using Genetic Algorithms,” the Third IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy System, Orlando, FL, June, 1994.

12.W.R. Hwang and W.E. Thompson, “A Methodology for Designing an Optimum Fuzzy Tracker Using Genetic Algorithms,” SPIE, The International Society for Optical Engineering, Orlando, Florida, April 4-6, 1994.

13.W.R. Hwang and W.E. Thompson, “An Intelligent Controller Design Based on Genetic Algorithms,” the 32nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Marriott River center, San Antonio, Texas, December 15–17, 1993.

14.W.R. Hwang, C.W. Tao, W.E. Thompson, and R. Paz, “A Comparison of a Fuzzy Controller with an Optimal PD Controller for a Nonlinear Control System,” the 36th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Detroit, Michigan, August 16 – 18, 1993.

15.W.R. Hwang and W.E. Thompson, “An Improvement Method For Designing Fuzzy Controllers for Position Control systems,” the Second IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, San Francisco, California, March 28 April 1, 1993, pp. 1361-1364.

16.Parra-Loera, W.E. Thompson, and W.R. Hwang, “Characterization and Modeling of a Telemetry Acquisition System,” the Proceeding of the 21st Annual Conference on Modeling and Simulation, Pittsburgh, PA, May 1990, pp.2001-2008.

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