Software Engineer Manager

KANTI R. PATEL

**** *. ***** ******, ******** Cell Tel: 480-***-****

Arizona, 85225 09_28_2016 E--mail: ********@*****.***

SYSTEM/SOFTWARE ENGINEER

C/C++, Windows, Linux, Embedded Developer UML Design Methods Clearcase SNMP MIBs

Communication Networking Developments

SUMMARY

Experienced software development engineer and project lead, specializing in Real-Time Embedded C, C++ applications. Competent in all phases of development, including requirement, analysis, software design, coding, testing, debugging and aligned closely with network programming concepts and protocols. Results oriented problem solver with strong communication skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

C/C++ (Visual Studio, UNIX)

DOORS, Teamcenter

LynxOS

OOA, OOD and OMT

VxWorks 6.5, dkm, RTP

Team Builder

SNMP

Framemaker

Matlab

UNIX, Linux

Perl, Python Scripting

Clearcase, ClearQuest, Synergy, Subversion

Self-Motivated

Java Programming

Rhapsody

DO-178B

VMware clients

Embedded Systems

Project Leader

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Orbital ATK, Chandler, Arizona 12/2015-01/2017

Consulting Software Engineer 03/2012–02/2015

Worked on verifiable Software Requirements, Rhapsody System design models, C++ coding for software executes on top of the Orbital developed Modular Avionics Control Hardware (MACH), which contained MPC8280 processor. The project program-specific software built upon the Orbital developed object oriented common Next Generation Avionics (NGA) software framework, which contained commonly used features such as telemetry management, resource management, interface translation, navigation, flight control algorithms, devices and serial interface drivers. The software developed on Linux Redhat platform executing embedded LynxOS Flight Software for the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM), InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) and Ground Missile Defense (GMD). The Flight Application executes ground support test sequencing commands, air launch, arming controls and event sequencing for the flight software to collect system Telemetry with support to DCOM encoders. Inspection and verification of captured RTCL telemetry data for customer FQT releases.

General Dynamics C4S, Scottsdale, Arizona 03/2015–11/2015

Consulting Software Engineer

Used advanced C++, GNU, Linux GUI tools, Clearcase/Clearquest configuration management, CR databases and DOORS for system/software requirements. Provide essential support for verifiable system and software test cases and problem solving using system and audit log files using Splunk. Developed enhanced software features using CentOS/Linux SE platform, High Assurance Platform for Trusted Environments supporting classified and unclassified domains with deployed VMware application for different operating systems.

Honeywell Aerospace, Deer Valley, Arizona 07/2011–02/2012

Consulting Software Engineer

Worked with Flight Management Systems group on the Next Generation Platform LRU software packages that comprised of generating Software Requirements, Design, C++ coding, Integration & Testing with the main stream builds. On the 747 and G650 flight software provided valuable resource for Oversight reviews to meet delivery deadlines of products to the customer.

General Dynamics C4S, Scottsdale, Arizona 02/2009–05/2011

Consulting Software Engineer

Developed C++ server and client communication drivers using Future Combat Systems SoSCOE 10.6 for the Unmanned Ground Sensors, initialization, connect to Discovery Services and wrapper messages passing. Used CodeGen to produce code from XML and IDL files for Red Hat Linux 5.3 with VxWorks 6.5 RTP to generate embedded application for Excalibur PPC 7447, verifying Sensor Data Manager surrogates. Generate test procedures, scripts and assist the Integration & Test group to make timely engineering software FQT deliveries.

Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona 06/2001–02/2009

Principal Software Engineer, Section Head

Produced Rational Rose Real-Time UML Use cases and OOD in the implementation of embedded software for Advanced Programs within the Tactical missiles and Container Launcher groups.

Operated at DO-178B, CMM SEI level 5 to produce precision attack missile, Built-In-Tests, Telemetry, SAL & UIIC seeker control embedded software packages using GNU C++, STL, real-time VxWorks 6.4v Workbench IDE and Green Hills Integrity RTOS on 750, 7410, 7447 Power PC communication boards.

Responsible for software development activities within the IPT and CAM, including project planning, detailed schedule, earned value management system, including the reporting of monthly progress metrics, issues, process adherence and improvement, resource allocation, needs to management and customer. Provide employee development and generate performance evaluations. Specific leadership tasks included coordination of the hardware and software development teams and definition of the team’s organization, training, processes, facilities, staffing, tools, and interface with other engineering and support teams. In addition, provide the development of various research and project improvements for the Software Engineering organization to support and influence the transition from CMM process to the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI).

Project Lead for Future Combat System (FCS), working on Real Time Operating System architecture deployment with interface to System of System Common Operating Environment (SOSCOE) for tactical communications and networking, wireless communication, command & control technologies.

Motorola, Inc., Tempe, Arizona 03/1996–06/2001

Principal Staff Software Engineer

Participated in the requirements analysis, design and implementation of embedded software to operate a secure and non-secure ISDN, PSTN networks. Target and application development Windows NT workstation architecture platform, using MS Win32 SDK, MFC, Visual C++, Visual Source Safe. Implemented trusted encryption algorithms, Software Failure Manager and configuration data storage managers for subsystems.

Authored embedded solutions in C and C++ for the Iridium Security Module a fast reliable product software update signature encrypted data packet application. Operated at a minimum of SEI level 3 and design model to meet six-sigma standards

Produced embedded systems VxWorks software board support packages (BSPs) for Power PC communication boards with Compact PCI architecture. Communicated with system engineering support group, sales & marketing teams and customers.

EDUCATION

Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth (Devon), England (UK).

Full Time 4 years Degree Course, with Industrial Training sponsored by the British Telecommunications

Obtained B.Sc Communications Engineering (HONS). Honors, Grade 1.

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member of Institute of Electrical Electronics Engrs.

Member of Association of Computing Machinery (ACM).

SECURITY CLEARANCE

US DoD & Darpa Secret Security Clearance obtained 08/96 – Currently ACTIVE.

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