Software Design

Wilmer Saint-Hilaire

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EDUCATION

B.S. Computer Engineering Fall 2010

Florida International University

M.S. Computer Engineering In Progress

Florida International University

EXPERIENCE

BECKMAN COULTER Present

Particle Characterization Through Light Scattering

Currently developing the next generation of particle characterization instruments though light scatter by:

• Replicating and optimizing legacy algorithms.

• Performing a proof of concept of the user experience by developing an intuitive and easy to use UI.

• Providing results, accuracy and performance in line with the highest quality standards and cutting

edge technologies.

Flow Cytometry

Demonstrated proof of concept for a new flow cytometry platform through:

• Gathering and refinement of requirements, project feasibility, partial implementation and prototyping

of the instrument control software.

• Technologies: MVP, in .NET - WPF for the front end, C# for the business logic, C++ for the

compute engines and 8086 Assembly for speed optimizations.

FPGA SerDes and CPLD programming

• Reverse engineered particle characterization instrument boards.

• Develop the new logic design architecture using the MAX V CPLD.

• Implemented the SerDes protocol using the Cyclone IV FPGA to allow for high speed

communications between peripherals.

• Technologies: Altera platforms, VHDL as hardware description language and C# for instrument pulse

generation and analysis.

Algorithms

• Worked on speed improvements for algorithms that run in the hematology instrument DxH 800 using

the NVIDIA CUDA parallel processing architecture.

• Improvements made allowed the new algorithms to run as much as ten times faster than the legacy

code.

• Technologies: NVIDIA CUDA Framework, C for kernel functions, C++ for functions wrapping and

C# as the business logic tier and view tiers.

Biostatistics

• Implemented the new algorithms for assay thermal adjustments, and contributed to the design and

implementation of the new qualitative assay graphical user interface for nuclear diagnostics

instruments.

• Technologies: JAVA for business logic, and some S as the statistical programming language.

Embedded Software Testing

• Developed VectorCAST regression scripts covering most of the embedded software (ESW) layer,

which ran on a Green Hills RTOS.

• Developed the Test Plan, and expanded the existing ESW Test Strategy.

• Configured and deployed the TeamCity build server, which performed automated software builds as

well as executing automated tests which would pass or fail the build based on specified criteria.

OTHER

Web Design for Power System Laboratory at FIU Jan 2008 – Aug 2008

Implemented and deployed a comprehensive university website to assist research students in developing and

showcasing their work.

Help Desk and Desktop Support Dec 2006 – Aug 2007

Provided full desktop support to faculty and staff at FIU. Assisted in the repair and maintenance of computer

lab equipment and research laboratories.

MILITARY

United States Navy Jun 2001 – Jun 2005

Served as Plane Captain (Crew Chief) for Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-138.

Was presented with the Plane Captain of the Year Award in 2003. One tour of duty in Afganistan and two

tours of duty in Iraq. Participated in operation Enduring Freedom in 2001 and Iraqi Freedom from 2003 to

2005.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: C#, C, C++, Java, JSP, 8086 Assembly, MIPS Assembly, VHDL

Other Proficiencies: OOP, Embedded Software, .NET framework, Software Lifecycles, Automated Software

Testing, Parallel Programming, Software Architecture, Dependency Injection.

Proficient in English and Spanish.

Experienced with software design, architecture, choosing the right frameworks/models/design patterns

appropriate for a given application, extracting requirements from documentation and customer reports

obtained from customer visits. I am currently directly involved with customers interviews and interpreting their

needs as requirements.

Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) in agile environments and extensive Waterfall SLC

experience in engineering environments.

I am a big believer in testing which encompasses unit testing, regression testing, integration testing and

designing for testiability overall.

I believe that quality must be built in the software with the right talent, tools, and technologies.

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