Principal Software Engineer
Resume:
MICHAEL FOURNIER
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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly talented and accomplished software engineer powered with broad-based experience in project management and software development as well as implementation from low level device drivers to middleware applications.
Exhibit superior talents in all facets of project life-cycle development, from initial analysis and conceptual design through implementation, quality review, and enhancement.
Demonstrate stellar qualifications at designing and implementing effective strategies to optimize operational efficiency while significantly reducing cost.
Possess remarkable ability in leading, training, and coordinating with technical teams to provide innovative business solutions in a fiercely competitive and multi-platform environment.
CORE STRENGTHS
- Object Oriented Software Design and Development
- Leadership, Training, and Team Building
- High Availability and Fault Management
- Continuous Process and Performance Improvement
- Device Driver Implementation
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting
- Real Time Operating Systems / Embedded Linux
- Outstanding Client and Vendor Relations
- Problem Resolution and Decision Making
- Enterprise System Implementation
- Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- Articulate Oral and Written Communication
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
PLATFORMS: Linux, Wind River Linux, VxWorks, OSE, RTOS
LANGUAGES: C, C++, Tcl/Perl/Expect/Bash
PROTOCOLS/ STANDARDS: OpenSAF, SAF-AIS, AMF, TIPC, In Service Upgrade, APS, System Redundancy, Fault/Alarm Management, Call Processing, SIP, MGCP, SS7, UMTS, SONET/SDH, POS, T1/T3, TCP/IP, LDAP, CAS, Agile Software Development
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER ~ TRUEPOSITION, WESTBOROUGH MA 2008–2010
Assessed hardware and software requirements to assist in the selection of a next-generation hardware platform for the TruePosition Wireless Location System. Appointed as the lead developer responsible for building a Centralized Authentication Server for deployment in an existing customer network.
Utilized a 1U rack mount server, WindRiver Linux 3.0, and open source LDAP software to build server from the ground up. Developed all software using C++ and object oriented techniques.
Notable Achievements:
- Developed software in an Agile environment using C++ and object oriented design for the TruePosition Wireless Location platform; currently deployed to locate cell phones with very high accuracy for E911 and security purposes
- Drove all efforts to implement 3G (UMTS) support for the existing platform to enable location of 3G wireless devices
- Innovated the installable software package, which included all LDAP software, server configuration, necessary kernel modules, and host libraries
- Masterfully led the IP Backhaul project to merge existing TDM/T1-based customers into more scalable IP-based networks
- Created a new high availability infrastructure on TruePosition’s Wireless Location Processor using TIPC and socket-based programming as a foundation, which accommodated both legacy TDM connections and IP-based connections simultaneously
- Restructured the TruePosition’s Fault Management infrastructure to handle alarms and initiate switchovers while supporting both IP- and TDM-based location requests
- Instrumental in developing unit tests for every feature created, which automatically executed at build time
- Served as a significant contributor in the design and functional specifications for every project mentioned
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER ~ ENEA, NASHUA NH 2006–2008
Presided over the fault management infrastructure within ENEA’s Element Middleware designed to run on OSE and any other Linux distribution. Rendered high level of assistance in the design and development of in-service upgrade.
Generated documentation, such as design specifications, functional specifications, and user manuals. Developed all software using C and object oriented techniques.
Notable Achievements:
- Commended as the project leader and lead developer responsible for redesigning Element’s fault management through the implementation the Service Availability Forum’s AMF (Availability Management Framework)
- Successfully completed the AMF project based on the B.02 and B.03 specifications using C and object oriented design techniques
- Conceptualized and implemented innovative test strategies and tools for all of Element’s services
- Built an environment using virtual machines to aid in testing large software clusters
CONSULTING SOFTWARE ENGINEER ~ CEDARPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, DERRY NH 2002–2006
Constructed an embedded generic protocol trace infrastructure, which is currently used in the field to capture S7, MGCP, and SIP as well as some proprietary protocols.
Provided guidance to SQE, manufacturing, and other developers in troubleshooting system problems and fault as well as analyzing root cause. Developed all software using C and object oriented techniques.
Notable Achievements:
- Pivotal in designing and implementing the Redundancy / Fault infrastructure for CedarPoint’s SAFARI C3 class 5 Voice over IP switch, which consistently protects against outages in deployed systems
- Improved CedarPoint’s existing logging and debug trace infrastructure; optimized tracing and logging infrastructure reliability and efficiency
- Earned comprehensive knowledge in call processing and TCP/IP protocols
- Intensified the development of automated test tools using TCL/TK and Expect to verify redundancy infrastructure as well as detect software and hardware faults
- Rewrote system initialization within the product, which greatly enhanced system stability and scalability
- Gained distinction as the project lead for Safari OC3 support, a project that includes new board bring up, provisioning of Sonet/SDH interfaces, APS and equipment redundancy
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER ~ RIVERDELTA NETWORKS (ACQUIRED BY MOTOROLA), TEWKSBURY MA 2000–2002
Oversaw the implementation of system BITS clock timing, as well as a full-featured command line interface for hardware / software configuration. Instituted SONET/SDH statistics, BER calculations and SONET / SDH MIBs into the product architecture.
Built both Linear and Ring APS architecture for SONET port and board redundancy. Supported hardware engineering with board bring up and diagnostics, as well as FPGA designers with verification, and embedded driver development. Developed all software using C and object oriented techniques.
Notable Achievements:
- Reputed as the lead embedded systems developer for the BSR-64000’s High Speed OC-3, OC-12 and OC-48 ATM and Packet over Sonet interface cards
- Devised software and device drivers for RiverDelta’s Broadband Services Router (BSR-64000)
- Originated device drivers for all SONET/SDH hardware, including an OC48 add-drop multiplexer
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in SONET/SDH standards and Packet over Sonet
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
FIRMWARE ENGINEER III ~ TEKTRONIX, CHELMSFORD MA 1997–2000
FIRMWARE ENGINEER II ~ CABLETRON SYSTEMS, NASHUA NH 1994–1997
TEST ENGINEER, SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE ~ IRI SOFTWARE, WALTHAM, MA 1994
TEST ENGINEER, QUALITY ASSURANCE ~ DEKA R & D, MANCHESTER, NH 1992–1994
MILITARY BACKGROUND
United States Air Force, Sergeant (E-4), Honorable Discharge
Auto-Tracking Radar Systems Specialist, Detachment 20, Conrad, MT: 1987–1992
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Daniel Webster College, Nashua, NH: 2000
Graduated magna cum laude
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
- Community College of the Air Force, Biloxi, MS: 1992
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