Elecrical and Embedded Systems Engineering

Michael J. Stroven

***** ****** **. • Macomb, MI 48042

Phone: 586-***-**** • Email: ****@*******.***

Summary

·Uniquely versatile engineer / manager with exceptionally broad experience in all aspects of electronics and technology.

·Problem solver who excels under pressure and exceeds expectations even with new technologies.

·Talents have been recognized and implemented by some of the biggest technology players, including Hewlett Packard, Phoenix Technologies, and Intel Corporation.

Technical Proficiencies

Proficient in the following disciplines, software applications, and computing environments:

Embedded / Firmware / Development

·PhoenixBIOS and ServerBIOS x86 (8 years)

·IAR’s “Embedded Workbench” environment (4 years) including MISRA- compliant coding.

·Xilinx Vivado and SDK for FPGAs

·Programming of Xilinx Microblaze synthesized CPUs

·Eclipse Integrated Development Environment

·Xilinx FPGA Design Using Vivado and Vitis/SDK

·Version Control / Configuration management with Git, Mercurial, SVN, Perforce, and others

·Apple “Xcode” Integrated Dev. Env. (6 years)

·Motorola/Freescale 8-, 16-, 32-bit, (10 years)

·Microchip “PIC” 8-, 12-, 16-bit (5 years)

·STmicro w/ ARM System on Chip (4 years)

·NXP & Freescale micros w/ ARM Cores (8 years)

·Intel 805x, 8086, etc.

·FreeRTOS and FreeRTOS+TCP stacks (9 years)

·VxWorks 6 (1 year)

Productivity

·Microsoft Office for Windows & Mac (26 years)

·Microsoft Visio flowcharting (9 years)

·CS-Odessa ConceptDraw (5 years)

Corporate Systems Consulting

·Telephone and paging systems, PBXs, VoIP, multi-site VPN implementations (4 years)

·Home Theater Design & Installation (3 years)

·Venue A/V & Lighting installation (3 years)

·Video Editing / DVD Mastering (5 years)

·Web Design including Database-driven Content Management Systems

Engineering CAD

·Altium Designer (10 years)

·Design Works schematic on Macintosh (6 years)

·OrCAD PCB Layout (5 years)

·Solidworks (2 years)

·McNeel Rhino7 Design (5 years)

·Osmond PCB Layout on Macintosh (7 years)

·Windraft schematic & Winboard PCB (3 years)

Video/Multimedia/Print Design

·Adobe Premiere (9 years)

·Adobe AfterEffects (5 years)

·Apple Final Cut Pro (6 years)

·Apple DVD Studio Pro (5 years)

·Apple Motion (1 year)

·Adobe Pagemaker (3 years)

·Adobe InDesign (8 years)

·Adobe Photoshop (15 years)

·Adobe Illustrator (12 years)

·Adobe Acrobat (9 years)

Servers and Operating Systems

·Unix (AT&T Sys-V, SCO Unixware, Altos)

·Linux / Apache / MySQL / PHP (25 years)

·Apple MacOS X Server (6 years)

·Microsoft IIS (5 years)

·Microsoft NT/2000 Server

·MS Windows Desktop (“Win 2.0” – “Windows 10”)

·Linux / X11 (since Rev. 1.0)

·Macintosh OS X (since inception in 1984)

·Asterisk Open-Source Telephony Server (9 years)

·IP Routing and VLAN infrastructure (12 years)

Specific Experience

·In various roles as V.P. of Corporate Systems, Production Engineering Lead, Applications Architect, Hardware Design Engineer, Application Engineer, Software Engineer, QA Engineer, HW Validation Engineer, built a vast arsenal of technological proficiencies in fields ranging from Laser Systems development to high-volume electronic manufacturing.

·Adept in Enterprise Resource Planning, Multi-site Networking, bandwidth management, VoIP Telephony, Routing, Virtual Private Networks, Industrial Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, Security Systems, and Database systems for manufacturing data. Have implemented remote offices, using technology to make distance irrelevant.

·In-depth knowledge of microprocessor-based systems and board-level firmware has proven especially useful when implementing and debugging low-level kernel extensions for PCI and PCI-X hardware designs, as well as in reverse-engineering black-box code.

·Over three decades of programming ARM, Microblaze, Freescale, and many other popular Microprocessor designs, using C and Assembly language, and with various assemblers and compiler toolchains.

·Low-level coding in various assemblers, and in C, as well as application code in C# and C++. Also have RTOS and State-machine coding experience.

·Experience with PHP/MySQL Web development, and multiple communication architectures

Areas of expertise:

Production Engineering Lead

·Test infrastructure, tester architecture, testing tools and applications. Software development in Visual Studio using C#. Web-based front end and database backend for universal test tool architecture for production.

Embedded Systems Engineer

·Firmware architecture. Circuit design and PCB Layout. Test software development. Low-power design. Modular architecture. Develop coding standards for firmware engineering process. Configuration management / version control. Process design and implementation. Device drivers and RTOS implementation using FreeRTOS and others.

Application Engineer

·Developed Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) logic for graphical interfaces in an embedded Linux environment. Bug tracking, customer interfacing, work scheduling were all part of this assignment.

·Embedded state machine design. Had to plan for the implementation of complex, state-based user interface design.

Electronic Hardware

·Expert in the use of logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum analyzers, etc

·Surface-mount layout / prototyping / debug (am also adept at fine-pitch SMT rework under microscope)

·Electronic test system development in Xojo, as well as C and Objective-C on Macintosh and other systems

·High-Power motion control electronics and dynamic braking designs

·Modification of existing hardware designs and PCB layouts for ease of test and manufacturability

Audio / Video Systems

·Experience with audio/video processing and test equipment including vectorscopes, waveform monitors, parametric EQs, etc.

·Intimate knowledge of image manipulation processes including standards conversion, aspect ratio conversion, CODECs, etc.

·Intimate knowledge of production and post-production workflows for film, SD video, and HD video

·Vast experience in live sound environments including corporate presentation rooms and houses of worship

·Experience with video compression/decompression (CODEC) and streaming hardware and software, primarily 8- & 10-bit Uncompressed, MotionJPEG, and DV CODECs in QuickTime contexts.

Software Engineering

·Proficient in C, C++, Objective-C, and numerous assemblers.

·6 years of experience with PC Motherboard / BIOS engineering and validation

·Have done PowerPC Vector (“Altivec”) code optimization and algorithm planning for real-time video processing, including color-space conversion and spatial down-conversion

·Low-power embedded designs featuring Real-Time OS (“RTOS”) and utilizing ARM7, and ARM Cortex microcontrollers

·Kernel-level device drivers for high-bandwidth PCI designs

·Design for test in Xilinx VHDL code, as well as some Perl, Python, & shell scripting

·AMD/Xilinx AXI peripherals with Microblaze, Zynq, and other synthesized cores.

·Generate design documents and test plans specifically for bounds definition and checking in software algorithms. (Have functioned on both sides of the Software Developer / QA paradigm.)

·Some experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software development models

·Extensive Background (20+ years) in the implementation of control systems and algorithms at assembly-language level.

Network and Telecom Engineering

·Expert in TCP/IP networking, routing, and interconnection (including DHCP, NAT, Routing, DNS, TFTP, FTP)

·Secure Shell including public/private key authentication and SSH, SCP, SFTP, Wireless (802.11) setup and security

·Implement corporate voice and data networks with multi-site VoIP and Virtual Private Networking (including L2TP, IPSec, PPTP)

·DSL / Broadband / Cable modems and routers, including VLAN implementations for management and security

·Voice over IP PBX and Phone setups including ShoreTel and Asterisk / Elastix servers with SIP telephone clients.

Corporate Systems

·Processes for Version- and Change-management – Served on the taskforce to select and migrate to a new system at Phoenix Technologies, Ltd. Generated requirements and process documentation for same

·Processes for inventory tracking – led the development of a global customer and inventory database

·ERP and MES systems integration and customization process

·Improvements in facilities and infrastructure – reduced cost, and reduced time-to-market

·Call center development – Built a private branch exchange system with remote extensions using “Asterisk™” open-source PBX.

·Integrate shipping providers with our internal customer/inventory database.

·Total Quality Management throughout the organization from the component supplier to the finished product.

Post-Production Consulting for Feature Films

·“Cold Mountain” – Served as a 3rd party hardware consultant and support engineer for the largest film project ever completed in Apple’s Final Cut Pro™ editing environment.

·“Blue Car” – Served as support technician for the first full-length feature to use the Aurora Igniter-Film™ capture card in Final Cut Pro™.

·“What the Universe Tells Me - Unraveling the Mysteries of Mahler’s Third Symphony” – served as post-production consultant to Producer/Director Jason Starr as he brought this acclaimed historical documentary to fruition.

Startup / Entrepreneurial

As in any new “startup” company, my work at Aurora necessarily included multiple tasks outside my technical arena, which I was able to quickly adapt to and become proficient in during my 7-year tenure there. Here are examples:

Marketing / Tradeshow / Exhibition Experience

·Corporate Branding including logo design, web development, promotional video, etc.

·Have been responsible for corporate booths and demonstrations at exhibitions such as: Comdex, CES, National Association of Broadcasters show, MacWorld Expo in New York, and the DV Expo in Los Angeles.

·Have created and arranged print advertisements and web banner ads for various products and services.

·Qualified / Recommended complimentary products and integrated systems.

Customer Support

·Was responsible for high-profile clients in the motion picture and television industries. Was the direct point of contact for editors at National Geograpic Channel, CBS-Sports, 20th Century Fox Studios, and others.

·Working with editors at Deluxe Digital Studios, set industry standards for the use of customized video editing software in workflows for DVD and Blu-Ray mastering.

Professional Timeline

January 2023 – Present General Dynamics Land Systems (contracting through Softworld, Inc.)

Sr. Engineer – Electronics and Lethality Hardware

Hardware Qualification, Prototype bring-up, FPGA design, Embedded Firmware Development, and Desktop Utility Software development for GDLS subsystems utilizing AMD/Xilinx microblaze cores, CANBus, QSPI, etc…

October 2017 – December 2022 IDS Electronics – A Lippert Components Company / LCI1.com

Sr. Engineer – Production Systems

Software, Hardware, Firmware Architect focused on integrated test systems for in-circuit programming, in-circuit- and end-of-line- testing. Database architecture for SPC and traceability

September 2014 – October 2017 IDS Electronics – A Lippert Components Company / LCI1.com

Sr. R & D Engineer – Embedded Systems

Hardware and Firmware Designer for various embedded control systems primarily targeted at the Recreational Vehicle marketplace. IDS is the electronics division of the largest Tier 1 supplier to the RV industry. Have implemented multiple-zone HVAC, Generator Controls and Power management systems, Transit safety systems, and more.

August 2013 – September 2014 Illuminating Concepts – Intellistreets.com

Embedded SW Engineer – Intellistreets Project

Firmware architecture, 802.15.4 wireless networking support for multi-media safety and information systems for streetlights. Liaison to contract manufacturers. Test software development. Inventory control systems to support electronic assembly tracking.

October 2011 – August 2013 Sunlogics Energy Solutions / ViSole Energy, Inc / Empower Energies

IT Manager / Engineering Support

Information Technology - strategy / direction. Corporate Systems recommendations, Premises Security, Engineering support for data acquisition technologies. Site planning for commercial-scale solar arrays.

November 2010 - August 2011 Altia Corporation (under contract)

H.M.I. Application Engineer

Develop embedded ARM9 code using C for high-end user interfaces designs for touch-screen interfaces. Working in a home-office setting, interfacing with other developers and management in Europe and in central United States to deliver compelling user interfaces to Manufacturers of high end Medical, Automotive, Consumer Appliances, and Industrial Controls.

April 2007 – November 2010 KABA/Saflok

Embedded Software Engineer

Develop embedded ARM7 code for computerized security systems and locks for the hospitality and residential housing industries. Use C/C++, and assembler in IAR environments to develop low-power solutions. Also function as a documentation specialist helping bring Saflok coding standards up to the levels set by the KABA Corporation who recently acquired us.

November 2006 – April 2007 Mike Stroven – Consultant

Consultant / Owner / Entrepreneur

I have helped a variety of individuals, non-profits, and corporations to assess their technological needs, then provided sales, implementation, and ongoing support in the areas of venue video and sound, video and DVD mastering, residential networking and central vacuum installs. Additionally, I have performed complex home-theater installations in locations that other vendors deemed “too difficult” to take on. In this time period I also did some system consulting for a few local churches for venue audio and video systems and for satellite broadcast workflows.

November 1999 – August 2006 Aurora Video Systems

V.P. Systems Engineering

Macintosh Hardware and Software dev., Video & Film editing systems, hardware and software design, prototype, debug, product test development, graphics, inventory control SW dev., manufacturing, marketing, web, eCommerce, Customer Support, VoIP / VPBX, trade shows, user interface design, Apple Certifications, Film & Television workflow consulting, Data/Voice/A/V Infrastructure implementation.

June 1996 – November 1999 Phoenix Technologies, Ltd.

Senior QA Engineer / Team Lead

QA Test management and development, configuration management taskforce, BIOS architecture, SCO Unix and Windows server administration, Firmware development & debug, designed custom PCI hardware for BIOS testing

August 1992 – May 1996 Jabil Circuit, Inc.

Design Engineer

Created and staffed Jabil’s design P.C. verification group, worked extensively at Hewlett Packard GPCD in Grenoble, France and at Olivetti Computer in Ivrea, Italy. Active contributor in PC Motherboard designs for corporate desktops and subnotebook designs. Extensive prototyping and rework experience.

July 1991 – August 1992 Dimango Products

RF Engineer

RF Design, FCC Testing, cost reduction strategies for consumer wireless products

July 1990 – July 1991 Lumonics Laser Systems

Design Technician

2KW CO2 laser systems development, gas flow regulation, Allen-Bradley SLC, control systems, 60KV current-regulated switching power supplies

Other Manufacturing Experience

GRM Manufacturing

Stamping Press Operator – Trained in setting up all aspects of production automotive stamping jobs

Education

Michigan Technological University

Electrical Engineering – completed 2 years of BSEE program

Grant High School

General Education, Science Emphasis – 1986 “National Merit Scholar”, Varsity Letterman

NCAVC / NCATS

Electronics Engineering Technology – 1985 Outstanding Student Award recipient. (Completed 2-year electronics and robotics program in 1 year)

Other

Have been involved in every stage of high-tech electronics industry for the past 35 years, ranging from Electronic Prototyping through High-volume Manufacturing, Tier 1 computer suppliers, Defense Contractors, Audio, Video, Lighting, Motion Control. Have done management infrastructure, hardware design, quality control, and software/firmware design at some of the industry’s biggest players.

Supported Academy Award-winning Motion Picture post-production.

References Available upon request

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