Scientific Analyst
Resume:
Ron DeSpain
***********@*******.***
**** ******** **., *********, ** 32940
Qualifications
A U.S. citizen with over 35 years of experience as an Engineer and Physicist including research, experimental design, EOM system simulation, system design/integration/test and software algorithm development for space launch system optimization, DSP, intelligence analysis, missile guidance, target detection and recognition, 3D imaging, remote sensing, sensor fusion, machine vision, image & video analysis, robotics, medical imaging, nondestructive testing and manufacturing automation I am expert at working with large data analysis systems and skilled in developing improvements to existing electro-opto-mechanical hardware and software systems to run more efficiently.
Education
BS Physics (Phi Kappa Phi), Math Minor, University of Hawaii
Army electronics and missile school
University Of Arizona Certified Programmer
Microsoft Application Developer Certification for .NET
Mathcad and MATLAB/Simulink Training
Multimedia Technologies certification
Six Sigma Black Belt.
Level III Certified In Non-Destructive Testing, ASNT Certification No.JM-1504
X-ray, Visual, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Penetrant, IR, Neutron Radiography
Certified Machine Vision Engineer, SME Certification No. 5100072
Stealth Technologies training
Patent (5,483,169) RF Imaging,
Patent (5,659,141) micro Force Measurement.
Languages: HTML, Ada, ATLAS, C, Pascal, Lisp, Basic, FORTRAN, PL1, Prograph, Java, VB.Net, C#.Net
Training on all major computer operating systems, including parallel computers.
Security Clearance:
Inactive. Previously cleared for Top Secret information and granted access to sensitive compartmented information based on single scope background investigation completed on May 27, 2009. Counter Intelligence Polygraph in 2008.
Experience
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - Medical Diagnostic Software Dev. 06/17 – Present
Application Development-Consultant
Design and code decision support tools for medical diagnostics including Machine
Learning segmentation of imagery.
Kegman Inc. – Analytics Consultation 12/14– Present
SME-Consultant
Provides subject matter expertise in scientific data analysis and systems engineering
Technical lead on weather prediction and visualization system bid.
Riverside Research Institute, PAFB FL - Signal Analysis 11/12 – 12/14
Scientific Data Analyst-Consultant
Professional Staff member providing subject matter expertise and guidance on remotely sensed data analysis
Proposal technical lead for SIGINT bid
All Points Logistics, Melbourne, FL - Big Data Analysis 10/12 – 11/12
Computer Application Developer
Designed, coded, and presented web sites on the internet used by the space launch facilities on both coasts.
Integrated PC based database software with Unix servers for collaborative use.
BAE Systems, Melbourne, FL – Application Developer 03/09 – 09/11
Scientist IV/Signals Analyst
Performed advanced data modeling and analysis in support of the Air Force Technical Applications Center performing characterization and field experiments of acoustic, optical, IR and RF devices
Developed data “quick look” model (code), for signals of interest, prior to each experiment; supports large-scale, field data collection for in-situ data validation and data reduction post collect to identify interesting signals
Designed, coded, validated, and used mission deployed algorithms; algorithm development using a combination of Matlab ImageJ (Java), Excel and, Mathcad
Designed experiments, Integrated electronics and antennas, coordinated with mission stakeholders, wrote mission reports and R&D project reports.
Harris Corporation, Melbourne FL - Imagery Analysis 12/03 03/09
Systems Engineer
Performed advanced Matlab and BASH advanced algorithm development, image texture measures, image shadow segmentation, elastic image registration, sensor fusion, Hyper-Spectral change detection and material recognition, photogrammetric registration of tactical to DPPDB imagery
National Imagery Library product deployment application development, image compression and streaming, OGC and ArcGIS services development., Automatic target detection/recognition application development, Radar MTI
Prepared missile simulations in Mathcad, and C, and UAV motion video analysis in Java as well as developing encryption techniques for storage optimization and packetized data transfer.
Developed decryption and encryption techniques for storage optimization and packetized data transfer.
Self-Employed Consultant – Analysis, Design and Testing 02/02 09/03
Consulting Scientist, Software Engineering & Data Analyst
Drofware, Software Development, Relational Database Development, 07/03 – 09/03
Developed databases for local businesses in Visual Basic and VBA
Kaman Technologies, Project Engineer, 03/03 – 07/03
Design and testing of a laser designator
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., Principal Systems Engineer, 01/03 – 03/03
Performed GEOS/HES (Hyper spectral Environmental Sensor) Phase B System Design and Optimization of the spectral bands used in the spectrometer.
Raytheon Missile Systems – Imagery Analysis and Targeting 08/99 02/02
Engineering Manager
Managed projects in data mining, defect reduction, DOI, SPC and Simulation on several missiles
Advanced Development Project Management, served as Subject Matter Expert for RAM missile extended target detection, recognition and tracking
Manager – Final Test Software Development, Responsible Engineering Analyst (REA), Data Analysis, in support of integration testing of the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle
Developed and implemented algorithms for final testing of imaging sensors, target recognition, sensor fusion, communication, guidance, and telemetry and rocket thrusters.
Developed Energy on Detector (PSD) and max range of target detection (MRT) algorithms
Managed flight algorithm development team for EKV detection tracking and discrimination; 12-bit image tracking analysis tool
Developed signal extraction algorithms from satellite downloads and RS232 and RS488 machine control
Northrop Grumman – Optical Design, Test and Integration 04/97 08/99
Engineering Manager
Performed Concept to production development and integration of E/O automated test equipment, hardware, optics and laser design modifications for the Navy/Army
Developed Software algorithm development for testing smart missile target detection, recognition, guidance and control
Developed, auto-collimation, automatic minimum resolvable contrast, laser alignment, optical reference line, active video line length, video intensity calibration, as well as specified problem optics.
Developed RS170 video data acquisition software
Costar Company, LTD – Chief Engineer, Video Systems 11/95 04/97
Video Application Engineer
Video applications engineering, camera/optics selection and implementation of vision systems, network administration, home page design, algorithm development and technical support for multiple video applications. I was the main point of contact with technical customers insuring that unique requirements were met by knowledgeable camera and optics selection or modification. I oversaw system installations.
McDonnell Douglas, Engineering Management – Robotics, AI, NDT, Stealth, Video 07/84 - 11/95
R&D Project Manager (San Diego, CA)
I developed video analysis algorithms and methods for the reduction of spectral and image data.
I developed easily understood visualization methods, using hypermedia, to provide for distribution of calibrated massive image and spectral data sets.
I developed a non-linear video production facility for scientific data visualization.
I developed an advanced electromagnetic flow control system – Patent in Force Measurement (5,659,141).
I developed an RF method for stealth aircraft cross section measurement – Patent in RF Imaging (5,483,169).
Manager of NDT Department (San Diego, CA)
I developed advanced calibration methodologies for calibrated video color data capture and analysis. Conceptualized, designed and integrated advanced aircraft low observable product NDE video based UT and RT inspection systems with associated image analysis software and inspection techniques.
I trained and supervised two NDT technicians.
R&D Missile Guidance Development (Titusville, Florida)
I developed digital video missile guidance image processing algorithms on a parallel processor.
Manager of Advanced Systems Dept. (Artificial Intelligence) (Kennedy Space Center, Florida)
I knowledge engineered a scheduling expert system and an expert system based vision system.
I developed 3D vision for automatic CAD/CAM input for the Space Shuttle and robotic wheat harvesting robotic vision algorithms for the Mars Mission.
I prepared the space station Phase B automaton and robotics study to include setting up and operating a robotics and machine vision lab as well as administering a teleoperation lab.
I designed and administered a nationwide trade study for Space Station projects.
I supervised 4 Knowledge Engineers.
Northrop ASD, Manager of NDT Department – Advanced NDT Development 02/83 - 07/84
I directed development of tests in all fields of NDT for developmental testing of the B2 Bomber
I supervised 10 Quality Engineers.
I personally developed robot/video system coupled with machine vision for visual inspection, CAT scan, near field RCS, holographic imaging, surface mapping and micro-roughness imaging.
Martin Marietta, Engineering Manager – Production NDT Testing 02/81 - 02/83
Manager of Aircraft Division NDT R&D (Baltimore, MD)
I managed division aircraft component NDT IRADs in high frequency ultrasonics, through transmission ultrasonic video imaging and analysis, surfactants and bonded in standards.
I provided the development of division NDT ultrasonic, x-ray, eddy current, & penetrant floor methods.
I supervised three Engineers.
R&D Project Manager (Orlando, FL)
I managed machine vision development for video based automatic circuit card inspection equipment, Optical design for helicopter tracking and night vision system, TADS/PNVS IR, target acquisition system acceptance station.
Compulaser, Inc., Product Manager – Laser System Design, Test and Deployment 07/80 – 02/81
I designed ruby and YAG lasers, and holocameras.
I managed production and testing of scientific laser systems.
I managed the R&D application lab.
I supervised 1 engineer & 15 assemblers.
Other Professional Experience
Rocketdyne, Quality Engineer – NDT testing
I developed NDT for the space shuttle main engine utilizing UT, magnetic particle, x-ray, penetrant, resistivity, IR, AE, chemical analysis, eddy current and video microscopy. I Supervised 2 technicians.
University Of Hawaii, Research Associate – Automatic Character Recognition Researcher
I performed University Of Hawaii lab support, holographic services consultation, laser light show consultation, development of pattern recognition algorithms, development of clustering algorithms, preparation of research documentation (16mm film), statistical computer programming, design of submarine hull pods, design & operation of video based optical tracking station and the design and construction of a diffractometer.
Special Projects Office, Dept. Of The Navy, GS-9 Aerospace Engineer
I performed failure diagnosis, statistics and NDT development.
Kentron Hawaii, - Statistical computer programming
I developed a math model of optical phenomena, a celestial mechanics computer programming, an atmospheric refraction correction computer program and a real time computer controlled data acquisition system installed at the Kwajalein missile range.
University Of Hawaii, Physics Student
I designed & fabricated of Fabry-Perot interferometer, taught a freshman physics lab and digitized bubble chamber data. Acquired BS in Physics 1971, Honors Graduate (Phi Kappa Phi).
US Army, Nuclear Missile Site Maintenance
I performed missile/radar system electronic troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for the Nike missile system.
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