Engineer Software

Richard (Rick) C. Walton

**** ******* **. ****: 317-***-****

Indianapolis, In. 46236 ******.*******.*@*****.***

Senior Test Engineer

SUMMARY

. Seasoned and versatile Software/System Test Engineer with demonstrated

expertise in .Net / C# and real-time embedded systems.

. Experience in National Instruments: TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and

LabView

. Skilled in relational databases.

. Proficient in Windows, system integration, and test development.

. Experienced in cross-functional team leadership.

. Worked in Agile, SCRUM, and SDLC environments.

. Effective communicator with solid history of excellent customer

relationships

Key results include:

. Launched educational math website for class room use which is

currently getting a 1000 hits a day.

. Responsible for the calibration and testing of blood glucose meters,

annual production of 8 million meters for 8 different models.

. Developed test database to support vehicle air bag project with

estimated savings of $15 M annually

. Replaced existing automated test/measurement system for vehicle

development with Test Tool Box resulting in $150K savings per

installation

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

C#, WPF, .Net, C/C++, Python and Basic

Embedded realtime O/S software development in C and assembly

SQL database experience in Microsoft Server

IBM Rational Clear Case and IBM Rational RequestPro

National Instruments TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, Labview

OOA/OOD/OOP methods

Serial communications (UART, CAN, CCP, etc.)

CMM Level 3 processes and procedures

SDLC environments: Agile, SCRUM, and Waterfall

ASP.NET, LINQ, HTML, CSS, XML, UML and 21 CFR Part 820

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dwyer, Michigan City, In. Sept. 2014 - Current

Sr. Software Engineer

. Developed a software system that certified instrumentation gauges made

by a major parts supplier. The gauges are used globally to control

manufacturing processes. Major technologies used: C#, .Net, Team

Foundation Server, SQL, Entity Framwork, Nunit, AutoIT, and Tortoise

SVN.

Ed-U-Smart, Indianapolis, IN. Jan., 2014 - Aug., 2014

Software Engineer

. Developed commercial web site for an education products company on

BlueHost provider. Technologies used: WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS,

ASP.Net.

Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN. 2010 - Sept., 2013

Senior Software Test Stand Engineer

. Provided software support using the following technologies and

applications: C#, .NET, C, WinForms, SQL, TestStand, LabWindows/CVI,

IBM Rational Clear Case and RequestPro.

. Translated product requirements into software specifications,

participated in and coordinated research and development test stand

activities, including architecture, design, development, unit &

integration testing, mechanical, electrical and associated

documentation to meet FDA 21 CFR Part 820 requirements.

. Responsible for budget, project schedule, outside contractors, and

support of current manufacturing.

Lyndis+Gyr, Lafayette, IN. Feb 2010 - June 2010 (5 months Contract)

Software Test Engineer

. Tested/debugged an in house automated system test application package

FAST (Firmware Automated System Test).

. The purpose of FAST was to perform firmware testing of electrical

utility meters.

. Test scripts were written in XML and C# for the purpose of collecting

data, testing limits, controlling loads on the meter, and documenting

results of the testing.

Delphi Electronics & Safety, Kokomo, IN. 1992 - 2009

Database Software Engineer

. Developed and implemented, as a team, a test database on Win/XP

platform, currently used by 10 validation engineers on an airbag

project, generating estimated savings of $15M annually.

. The application was written using the following technologies: C#,

.NET, WPF and Microsoft Server database.

Development Instrumentation Tools Group Software Engineer

. Wrote software design document for database, proof of concept with

ADO.NET.

. Developed source control and build procedures for application suite

implementing 3.5 NET technologies. Designed, developed, and tested,

in collaboration with team, automated test/measurement system, (Test

Tool Box), resulting in saving $150K per installation, plus

significantly reduced typical check out time from 1 to 2 weeks to 30

minutes. Application used: National Instruments LabView and TestStand.

. Created database scheme. Programmed test scripts in Microsoft 6.0

C/C++ and Python 2.4. Used Microsoft Access 2000 report objects and

Visual Basic Application Code (VBA) to automatically generate test

reports.

Software Configuration Engineer

. Integrated software using Telelogic CM Synergy/Change Synergy for

groups located in Kokomo, In. and Bangalore, India.

. Created build procedures for applications written in Visual Basic

2008, Visual C/C++ 6.0, Visual Basic 6.0, Cosmic C, Hewlett Packard

C, and DIAB compliers. Reduced production build time from 6 hrs to 2

hrs.

PC Software Engineer

. Created engine control calibration software in C/C++. Made use of

object oriented methods of Analysis, Design, and Programming (OOA,

OOD, OOP).

Embedded Software Engineer

. Wrote production intention code in C and assembly language to

implement real-time interrupt driven applications for automotive

systems.

EDUCATION

Brigham Young University - BS Computer Science,

Purdue University - AS Electrical Engineering Technology

Ivy Tech Community College - LPN and EMT

"Solid worker and results oriented"

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