Resourceful Hardware and Systems Engineer
Design, Development, and Sustaining of Electronic Systems
Outstanding Electronics Engineer with strong problem resolution skills across Electronics, RF, Mechanical, Power, and Certifications domains. Successful background providing cost effective and reliable solutions from concept through ongoing lifecycle support at the component and system levels. Expertise generating requirements and specifications, product improvement and achieving delivery and cost targets. Recognized for ability to work well as a team member and a leader.
Pertinent Technology Projects:
Automation Controls
Subcellular Optical imaging Systems (DeltaVision product line) with laser and motion controls
Fish Pump Controllers, up to 200 ton of fish/hour
Complex Lighting Control Panel Design – TV Studio, Commercial and Industrial
Remotely Piloted Vehicles, Designed and built Expo Ernie Robot
Serial Comms
MIPI bus serial video testing (>60GHz BW)
In and Out of Band (KVM) Network Management Controls
IR Comms Systems, Telephones and digital backbones
Multi-CPU expandable communications network
I2C based displays, I/O, clock chips and temperature sensors
Additional Microcontroller /Architecture design
Transit Bus monitoring controls using RF PLLs
Virtual Reality Golf Simulator
Speech boards for challenged individuals
CATV amplifiers, Automated Pill counters
Custom Bit Slice design and Risk processors
System Design, Cad (PCBs, Schematics, Wiring, other docs)
Custom Interfaces for video, lasers, I/O and other sensors
Professional Experience
MICROSOFT, Redmond, WA Fall 2015 - Present
Component Engineer, XBOX group. CE Support for Engineers, Production and External Contractors across multiple groups and teams. Contributions in component classification, OnePDM testing and bug capture. Very fluent with OnePDM (and Teamcenter). Configuration change specialist with CCB, creation of Manufacturers, Authoring, Config Management, Sourcing and bulk creation rights. Component, Drawing, Document and BOM support in both mechanical and electrical realms.
MICROSOFT, Redmond WA Fall 2015
Hardware Test Engineer focusing on MIPI Bus testing and analysis.
GE HEALTHCARE (formerly Applied Precision Inc.), Issaquah, WA 2008 – 2015
Sr. Product Engineer
Implemented rapid and continuous technological advances in electro-optic cell imaging systems.
Provided Engineering Product support for DeltaVision product line, designing, prototyping, and implementing Mechanical and Electrical packages as well as managing and resolving system compliance issues (CE, CB, Korean), including vendor equipment compliance.
Developed solutions to field reports and customer issues.
Implemented novel motion control features on optical actuators, overcoming product change requirements, budget constraints, and schedule deadlines.
Received ‘Award of Excellence’ for outstanding results as Employee Health and Safety (EHS) Group leader through orchestration of all aspects of site emergency preparedness.
Introduced 3D Printing, conducted Lunch-n-Learn seminars, and mentored peers, implementing new mechanical conceptual designs and ultimately purchased state-of-the-art 3D printing equipment.
AVOCENT CORPORATION, Redmond, WA 1997 – 2008
Developed KVM network switch gear and supported quality initiatives. Honorable recognition received from the Board of Directors (twice) as well as Ace Awards.
Component Engineer 2004 – 2008
Electronic & Mechanical Components / Database Support
Supported over 100 engineers, with 2 others, providing total component level support.
Mitigated part obsolescence, proactively designing in alternate parts.
Assisted in merging component databases from acquired companies to single common corporate resource.
Sr. Hardware Engineer 2001 – 2004
Product Design and Compliance
Designed ‘Out of Network’ KVM family switch designs, filling multiple market niches.
Conducted product compliance design and testing liaison for large OEM customers.
Converted components and systems to RoHS compliance, including resolution of early ‘Tin Whisker’ production issues.
Served as Internal ISO Auditor, assisting in obtaining site 9001 certification.
Project Manager 2000 – 2001
Managed the hardware, firmware and mechanical development of the Bobcat project
Integrated multi-disciplinary teams in engineering level product testing, greatly improved development time and quality.
Set unprecedented records for amount of code tested / hour of project time, overcoming development obstacles and time line requirements.
Demonstrated record timelines for implementing new IP and hardware development, exemplifying team capability and tenacity.
Engineer / Project Lead 1997 – 2000
Engineering Design and Support
Designed electrical interfaces, power distribution, documentation, and lifecycle support, improving manufacturability for KVM Products.
Conceived and implemented electronics hardware for 2 products, hitting targeted low price point markets.
Created and tested products to comply with regulatory requirements for product release / sale.
Education & Certifications
Control Electronics Degree, British Columbia Institute of Technology (B.C.I.T.)
Applied Science Technologist Certification
B.C.I.T. Telecom and RF Courses
CERT, HAM