Experienced Software Engineer

Work Summary

More than ** years programming and application development experience where my responsibilities revolved around developing software solutions for real-time simulation training systems, and creating integrated systems from COTS products. I have acted as a developer, integrator, tester, researcher, and demonstrator for multiple projects, in a CMMI level 5 environment. I have trained personnel as well as customers, given presentations, and operated as a technical lead.

Affiliations

Mensa

Tau Beta Pi

Education

University of Phoenix 2006

Phoenix, Arizona

M.B.A., Technology Management

University of Central Florida 2000

Orlando, Florida

B.S., Computer Engineering

Computer Skills

Languages

• Ruby, XML, SQL, Java, Ada, C/C++, C#, PHP, Pascal, LISP, Assembly, UML, Erlang

Software

• Databases: MySQL

• Debuggers: Turbo Debugger, Visual Studio Debugger, Root Cause, adb

• CM: Subversion

• Frameworks: Rails

• OS: Microsoft Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Linux, Unix

• Products: Integrator, Crystal Reports XI, Rockwell Arena, Telelogic System Architect, MS Office, Visual Studio .NET, Visio, Enterprise Architect, Bugzilla

• Web Servers: webrick, Apache Tomcat, Apache

• Protocols: HTTP, DHCP, FTP

Experience

Sr. Software Engineer 2008-2009

DEI Services

Job Description:

Design and development of applications and interfaces for constructive training systems. The two systems I have been leading supply maintainers, of the CMWS systems for the AH-64D and the CH-47 platforms, with the training necessary to troubleshoot the actual aircraft systems and maintain their qualification/certification needs.

Languages Used: C, C++

Highlights:

• Software Lead for 2 programs, CMT was windows based, while CMT-A used Linux: both used embedded C common components.

• Enabled a program 2 years behind schedule to start shipping trainer units, by addressing 40 issues within 4 months.

• Installed Apache for use with Bugzilla.

• Configured LAN within the CMT-A simulator.

• Asked to assist on a 3rd program.

• Member of “Tiger Team” to identify tool improvement for the software engineering department.

• Acted as Mentor to 5 software engineers.

Systems/Software Engineer 2006-2008

L3 Communications, Link Simulation and Training

Job Description:

Full life cycle development of systems for internal and external research and innovation. First project focused on providing Instructional System Analysis and Design (ISA&D) using COTS products, open standards (i.e. HTTP), and proprietary technology. This was an Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) research effort that used J2EE applications, Apache Tomcat, PHP, MySQL, Ruby-on-Rails, and IBM WebSphere at different stages of development. Second project centered on integrating UML capability with a simulation system.

Languages Used: Java, Ruby, UML, SQL

Highlights:

• Named inventor on patent application

• Responsible for creating a contact with the US Coast Guard

• Vendor Selection

• POC for executive personnel of domestic and foreign companies.

• Technical lead

• Developed management plan

Sr. Simulation Engineer 2005-2006

TAC Worldwide – Contracted to BAE Systems

Job Description:

Design and development of applications and interfaces for embedded, or live, training systems, including a Gunnery Trainer and a Future Combat Systems (FCS) prototype. The FCS prototype used Linux and Windows platforms. Systems communication utilized several methods, including the DIS standard. The customer consists of PEO-STRI.

Languages Used: C#, C++, Java

Highlights:

• Acted as technical lead of a three person team.

• Designed IO interfaces.

• Developed a Touch Screen Interface and a Switch Manager.

• Designed an Audio Manager.

• Provided cost/benefit analysis for design directions.

Metrics Analyst 2002-2005

Science Applications International Corporation

Job Description:

Provide metrics planning, collection, and analysis for a CMMI level 4 project. Act as a point of contact for the project team and management.

Highlights:

• Developed the Metrics Plan for the CCTT PPSS project.

• Established Team Goals.

• Interviewed as part of the CMMI level 5 assessment for the business unit.

Software Engineer 2000-2005

Science Applications International Corporation

Job Description:

Design and development of code solutions for real-time simulations, including the OneSAF (OOS) system, the Close Combat Technical Trainer (CCTT) system, and the United Kingdom Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (UKCATT) system. Solutions covered behavior models, physical models, and the user interface for constructive and virtual training. System communication followed the DIS standard. Customers included PEO-STRI and the Ministry of Defense (MOD).

Languages Used: Java, Ada, C

Highlights:

• Developed autonomous behaviors for the OneSAF Objective System, and delivered an Implementation and Adaptation Plan.

• Developed 6 behaviors and associated documentation for the newly developed CCTT infantry unit.

• Acted as CCTT PPSS liaison and lead integrator for new EDIMM functionality.

• Fixed an average of 1.5 trouble reports per week, on the CCTT PPSS project, for four years. The standard was 1 trouble report per week.

• Developed test plans.

• Led 3 site installations.

• Issued 6 training sessions.

• Performed 4 college recruiting events.

Achievements:

• Voted Team Member of the Period by peers.

• Fixed a trouble report that saved the customer $5,000.

• I helped create a weightlifting competition, which has consisted of 6 members from SAIC, AST, and TTBI.

Certifications

ISO 9000 Overview

Crystal Reports XI

Rockwell Arena

System Architect

References

Available upon request.

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