Software Engineer

Accomplished software engineer with notable success in innovative product development, strategic

planning and creative problem solving. Proven track record in personnel management, successfully

completing business objectives, and adapting to change.

Core Competencies

* Customer Requirements Development * Research & Development * Operations Management

* Effective Project Management * Feasibility Analysis * Risk Analysis

* Innovative Technology Development * Strategic Business Planning * Technical Training

Professional Experience

Vice President, Engineering/Manufacturing 2005 – Present

Treasure Coast Exteriors, Stuart, FL

Have responsibility for the creation of technology and processes that will optimize the production efficiency of the company. Established a department to design, manufacture and build custom aluminum structures that leveraged custom software and CNC automation. Responsible for staff management, job scheduling, and ensuring that all designs met the structural and state code requirements. Produced software that was used by field inspectors to estimate jobs and forecast inventory.

* Department increased companies annual revenues by 26%.

* Created software add-ins and a design methodology using SolidWorks CAD for aluminum structures

that interfaced to manufacturing.

* Implemented CNC automation in manufacturing using both turn-key and retrofit systems.

* Developed Job Estimator software used by field inspectors to configure jobs and Inventory

Management software to create inventory forecasts. Software was written in C# and VB.Net.

Real-time Systems Manager 2000 - 2005

Hurco Companies, Inc, Indianapolis, IN (1983-2005)

Managed staff responsible for implementing Object Oriented Machine Control components and advanced

technology into CNC control products. Researched advanced technologies in motion control and

mechanical error compensation and wrote Feasibility Studies for introduction into product. Authored

the CNC Control Strategy for the company’s next generation product and presented to Board of Directors.

* Developed and introduced Ultimax High Speed Machining capability to the national and

international sales divisions.

* Directed the strategic conversion of Ultimax to Venturcom RTX, allowing real-time performance

with Windows XP. The control was called WinMax CNC.

* Evaluated and integrated patented Tolerance Based Motion Control software into the control.

* Received Certificate of Achievement for the development of High Speed Machining.

Product Engineering Manager 1995 - 2000

Directed the development and product launch of a new Windows-based low-end CNC milling product.

Managed software development with both in-house and third party engineers and implemented an Object

Oriented CNC Mill design, patented by Hurco. Coordinated control hardware design and mechanical frame

acquisition and participated in development of the sales and marketing plan. Development adhered to

an internally adapted CMM project management process.

* Lead all aspects of new product development from concept to field release.

* Created and presented product training to the domestic and international sales divisions.

* Increased National Divisions annual revenues by 12%.

* Received a Performance Award for the UltiPath Control development.

Software Systems Engineering Manager 1992 - 1995

Managed software engineering staff responsible for three embedded systems CNC software applications;

Ultimax Milling, Ultimax EDM, and Autobend Gauging. Coordinated the development and product release

of the Ultimax 3 CNC control. Facilitated interdepartmental training for the new product launch.

Directed departmental budget, staff recruitment, and resource allocation.

* Managed the release of the Ultimax 3 CNC control with advanced motion.

* Established a Software Test group to qualify software versions before being released to the

field.

* Implemented a structured development process which used standardized project documentation.

Design/Project Engineer 1983 - 1992

Produced hardware and software for the Ultimax CNC control system that improved system reliability.

Managed project teams that successfully integrated the Ultimax control system to a number of machine

tool configurations within time and budget constraints. Selected and collaborated with a motion

control vendor to develop advanced motion control capability for the CNC application. Responsible for

development plans, project documentation, and test cases.

* Designed the functionality and interfaces for a DSP-based motion control subsystem.

* Managed the advanced motion implementation into the Ultimax control.

* Developed the Ultimax II control with EPROM memory and a floppy drive for program storage.

Engineer 1979 - 1983

Delco Remy, Division of GM, Anderson, IN

Implemented PLC control systems in two power plants that improved the steam generation efficiency by

monitoring plant-wide demand and controlling the individual output of coal-fired boilers.

Technical Proficiencies

Platforms: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Venturcom RTX, Windows CE/Pocket PC, Linux, VRTX, 8051

Languages: C#, C/C++, Visual Basic, VBA, SQL, UML, ActiveX, LabView, Pascal, PLM, Assembly

Tools: Visual Studio .Net, SolidWorks, Firebird DB, Rational Rose Developer, Open CNC, AutoCAD,

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Outlook), Publisher, Visio

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Tri-State University – Angola, IN 1979

Professional Training and Certifications

* Leading and Managing at The Cutting-Edge * Effective Project Management

* SolidWorks Essentials Training * Design Of Aluminum Specialty Structures

* Microsoft MFC 4.0 Training * Power Engineers Certification

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