Software Engineer System

Ha M. Chu

San Diego, CA *****

******@*****.*** 858-***-**** www.Linkedin.com/Ha-Chu

Software Engineer

Embedded Software Developer

Experience in real time embedded software as well as Microsoft Visual C/C++ software development. Principal strengths include designing and developing multi-tasking embedded software on RTOS environment using C/C++. Strong problem solving, communications, and motivation skills with expertise in:

Device Drivers Graphic & User Interface Design System Testing

System Integration Device Controls

Technical Skills

Languages:

Assembly Language 680X0 / ARM 7, C/C++

Scripting:

Python

RTOS:

VxWorks, Vertex, Nuleus

Comm. Bus:

GPIB, ARINC-429, ARINC-717, Mil-1553

Platforms:

Microsoft Windows MFC, National Instruments LabWindows/CVI

Professional Experience

HONEYWELL CORPORATION, Aerospace, Poway, CA 2008 - 01/2016

Senior Software/System Engineer

Developed software for HUMS (Health Usage Monitoring System) in C++ running on VxWorks RTOS. The system is used to monitor helicopter engine performance to assist in predicting the maintenance schedules for the helicopters. The HUMS is used in US Army and Bell helicopters. HUMS software development has followed RTCA-DO-178B FAA Standard.

Designed and developed C/C++ software for helicopter signal simulator (SIL) to generate analog vibration signals, Military 1553, ARINC-429, ARINC-717 bus data on PC with graphical user interface (GUI) controls as well as its own scripting language using MFC Visual C++ and LabWindows/CVI. The SIL system is mainly used in HUMS software development and has been approved by Army customers for system test.

Design LabWindows software to control external devices and National Instrument cards. The software also controls switches and 7-segment LEDs on the test-bench front panel to support manual and automatic system testing.

Developed Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for effective automation production checkout on newly built HUMS units using the SIL system.

Developed system test plans and designed test cases and test procedures based upon system requirements for HUMS in accordance with FAA software development guidelines and approved by Army and Bell customers.

INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION CORPORATION, Poway, CA 2001 - 2008

Senior Software Engineer

Developed software for HUMS in C++ running on VxWorks RTOS. The system is used to monitor helicopter engine performance to assist in predicting the maintenance schedules for the helicopters. The HUMS is used in US Army and Bell helicopters. HUMS software development has followed RTCA-DO-178B FAA Standard.

WIDCOMM INC., San Diego, CA 2000 - 2001

Senior Software Engineer

Developed wireless network device software in C using Bluetooth Specification 1.1 on PC Windows platform.

Designed and implemented Bluetooth Lower Protocol Stack (Link Control and Link Manager).

Designed and implemented software for Bluetooth Power Control.

Implemented test program to support FPGA and RF unit testing.

Performed system integration and successfully done interoperability test with other Bluetooth enabled devices from different companies.

SONY INC., San Diego, CA 1998 - 2000

Senior Software Engineer

Developed software for a 3G CDMA wireless telephone.

Implemented software in C for the Packet Data Service using IS-707.

Designed and implemented serial device drivers for UART and DMA to support data rate at 921 kbps.

Performed system integration.

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA INC., San Diego, CA 1987-1998

Senior Software Engineer

Designed and developed software in C for the NAVY SEAWOFT Noise and Vibration Monitoring System on SUN Workstation, using DOD-STD 2167A Standard. Responsible for Data Acquisition module, Audio Control module and System Diagnostics software.

Designed and developed software for NAVY sonar systems on HP9000 computer. Responsible for Data Processing and User Interface modules including device driver for Data Control unit.

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Honeywell Aerospace

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, San Diego State University – San Diego, CA

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