Engineer Software
Resume:
James W. Handley
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Toney, AL 35773 Cellular: 256-***-****
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EDUCATION M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama in Huntsville, May 1995.
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama in Huntsville, March 1990.
SUMMARY 20 years experience in system simulation, software testing, IV&V, SIV&V, VV&A, T&E, and analysis for both hardware and software
5 years experience in hardware design and testing
I am experienced in supporting both Government and Contractors in the following review, meeting, and report generation tasks:
Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR and CDR), Software Specification Reviews (SSR), Interim Progress Reviews (IPR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Software Development Folder Reviews, Requirements Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, Quarterly Design Reviews, Contractor Reviews, Working Group Meetings, Specialty Tiger Team Reviews, CDRL Response Preparation and Reviews, Shall Statement Closure Verification, Meeting and Trip Reports, Meeting Notes, Minutes, and Attendee Lists, Weekly and Monthly Reports
ANALYSES Modeling and simulation (M&S) and analyses experience includes:
Multi-sensor (including Akela/Toyon Radar) fusion for IED detection
GBR/SBX grating and main lobe beam scheduling (M&S and analysis) for
- GBI message communication
- FOV enhancement
Lead for IR-Radar Data Fusion Demonstration (M&S and analysis) with FuSeD
UEWR and X-Band Radar discrimination analysis
DELTAS (Laser Radar) Turbulence Model algorithm M&S and T&E
DELTAS Plume effects M&S on exo-atmospheric reentry objects (Lead)
DELTAS/XoDis/KENN Discrimination enhancement using plume effects (Lead)
DELTAS Ladar GBI miss distance analysis
Sensitivity analysis and critical parameter identification
Analysis of KIDD for integration into LIDS and EADTB
VMF message modeling requirements analysis for EADTB (Lead)
GMD and EKV system effectiveness analyses using Quick Defended Area (QDA)
Wavelet based feature (M&S and analysis) for discrimination performance
Target/decoy spacing analysis for IR sensor resolution (GBI & SBIRS) (Lead)
ISIS seeker M&S and analysis T&E
THAAD Flight Test Seeker data analysis
MSX ODE/BODE discrimination IV&V and VV&A analysis (Lead)
Satellite laser lethality analysis for GBL ASAT (Spotlight I experiment)
EXPERIENCE
LSEI, Huntsville, AL 2010 - present
Consultant – I implemented full motion video (FMV) smart camera concepts that are capable of predicting area of regard and unusual behavior in real-time, as well as behavior based tracking algorithms for tracking mounts and dismounts through obscurations. This work was novel and resulted in a provisional patent application.
Amtec Corp., Huntsville, AL 2007 - 2010
Senior Engineer – I served as a fusion algorithm analyst for the ORTHON Sensor Fusion System (OSFS) program for IED detection. I coded and tested candidate sensor fusion algorithms developed by Amtec personnel as well as other team members. This included defining and testing the interfaces to the Fusion Exploitation Framework (FEF). Testbed sensors included the Akela/Toyon stepped frequency radar as well as ground penetrating radars. Algorithms were coded and tested in Java and C/C++ using Eclipse and J2EE, Visual Studio 2005, and the Linux gcc compiler.
I worked as an integral member of the MAST-M recoverable missile team designing and testing parachute recovery concepts. This included design, construction, and testing of the mobile parachute launch and recovery system, instrumenting the testing platform to record video and still imagery of all tests, and performing engineering calculations in order to determine the overall dynamics of the parachute recovery system (position, velocity, acceleration, changes in mass moments of inertia, changes in the centers of gravity and pressure). I was also involved in the design and testing of the explosive joint, which required use of Solidworks and various other CAD and Finite Element analysis packages.
Axiom Corp., Huntsville, AL 2005 - 2007
Senior Analyst – I was the lead engineer responsible for GBI and Sensors (GBR and SBX) M&S support to the GMD PO. Tasks include development of critical/sensitive/key parameter matrices for these elements, and performance of sensitivity analysis for the GFC/C. Specific applications include performing sensitivity analysis, critical parameter identification, and requirements analysis. Responsibilities included software M&S, VV&A, T&E, and analysis. I had daily oversight over multiple engineers and analysts who were responsible for Hardware in the loop (HWIL) testing for the GBI portion of GMD. I also served as point of contact and liaison between several contractors and the GMD PO for M&S support.
Sparta, Inc., Huntsville, AL 2000 - 2005
Senior Principal Investigator – I was the senior programmer and engineer on the SIGTAP Relational Matrix attribute extraction and classification program for NSA. This program required the development, coding, and testing of a new computer software program that was called DANCER. DANCER derived mathematical ontologies by first parsing ASCII text documents, and based on content and context, assigned each appropriate word in the document to one of the following classes of words: Who, Where, When, What, Why, or How. This program was successfully implemented and delivered to the customer, and also included a novel graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitated graphical representation of each document based on its content. All of this work was coded and tested in Visual Studio .NET and Visual Studio 2005.
I also was the chief programmer and engineer for a US Army task where we successfully enhanced Improved Data Modem (IDM) image compression for real-time video streaming. Algorithms were coded and tested in C/C++ in Visual Studio. I worked with the GBR PO to model and analyze GBR and SBX grating and main lobe beam scheduling both for communication with GBI and for enhancing GBR/SBX FOV for GMD. This required simulating the main and grating lobes in MathCAD and C/C++.
I performed engineering analyses for GMD system effectiveness using Quick Defended Area (QDA) for advanced interceptor, radar, passive sensor, and early launch detection concepts for the JCTI Program Office at SMDC. I was responsible for engineering analysis to study integrating the Kinetic Impact Debris Distribution (KIDD) simulation into EADTB. This successful work lead to a second EADTB task, where I was lead engineer for analyzing VMF message modeling to determine necessary requirements for including VMF messages in the Extended Air Defense Test Bed (EADTB) for GMD element modeling.
I performed sensitivity analysis and critical parameter identification for MDA Project Hercules, JHU/APL, US Army, and NSA. I was responsible for the M&S algorithm coding, implementation, and testing of wavelet based features for GMD discrimination performance analysis for MDA Project Hercules. I supported the US Army McGregor Range in safety analysis and assessment of the STAR target for Patriot interceptor testing.
Computer Sciences Corporation, Huntsville, AL 2000
Principal Engineer – I was the lead engineer responsible for demonstrating Radar/IR data fusion with the CSC FuSeD IR/Ladar data fusion test bed for MDA Project Hercules. This involved modifying the FuSeD environment to allow the Ladar simulation to be run in a RADAR mode. I also generated IR signatures for use on this data fusion task using OSC, OptiSig, and FastSig. I was lead engineer for a mini-study analysis of geometric target/decoy spacing and passive IR sensor resolution capabilities for GBI and SBIRS scenarios.
I was responsible for the resurrection and use of legacy VAX based FORTRAN simulations for use both in RADAR simulations and FuSeD development, which involved pulling many legacy FORTRAN IV, 66, and 77 routines that were originally compiled, run, and tested on VAX, CDC, and Cray hardware from magnetic tapes, transferring the routines to DAT tapes, and then getting them running on modern PC equipment using Lahey Fortran 95. This included developing test cases and scripts for insuring that the codes were running and matched the legacy codes, whenever legacy test cases existed and were also resurrected from the original magnetic tapes.
Tec-Masters, Inc., Huntsville, AL 1993 – 2000
Scientist – I performed SETA, IV&V, and SIV&V support on THAAD elements including the radar, seeker, and missile. Responsibilities include software requirements document generation, software exit criteria development, interface specification, IV&V, VV&A, and T&E. I regularly supported and attended PDR/CDR/SSR reviews and provided support to both Government and Contractor. I performed requirements traceability, monitoring of contractor developed software development folders, CDRL reviews to insure that all deliverables were made within budget and on schedule, and shall statement closure verification. Reports were provided to the Government in the form of weekly and monthly reports, trip reports, and meeting reports, minutes, and attendance lists. I was responsible for the M&S algorithm implementation and T&E of the Infrared Seeker Imaging Simulation (ISIS).
I performed analysis and T&E on missile and seeker elements using THAADSIM-D, including source code modifications and upgrades for testing and performance enhancement. I also performed missile M&S that included 6-DOF modeling and analysis, and I performed quick look analysis of THAAD flight test seeker data to provide the THAAD PO with seeker flight test performance results within the first day after the test flight. I performed UEWR and X-Band radar discrimination analysis, and worked as part of a team that developed enhanced feature selection methods. This involved the use of Xpatch Radar RCS signature modeling and Data Modeling.
I also gained extensive commercial software development experience as a member of the development team bringing the MAJQANDA and Futura Pro analysis tools to market. I was the chief programmer and involved in all facets of design, coding, and testing of all of these products. I supervised a staff of 5 consultants who were coding and testing individual features of the MAJQANDA suite of tools, and I was responsible for insuring that their work integrated seamlessly and smoothly into the final product by specifying the proper interface specifications and software design requirements. I was also involved in the sales and customer support of the software programs. I provided point of sale support, including getting the software installed as well as making the actual sales of the product, right down to running the credit card. I attended trade shows and manned the software product booth, where I was able to gain valuable insight into the customers’ desires and wishes, which we were then able to fold back into the suite of tools and make them more user friendly and more useful to our customer base.
Nichols Research Corporation, Huntsville, AL 1990 - 1993
Analyst/Scientist – I was the lead engineer for MSX ODE/BODE discrimination analysis IV&V and VV&A. This included signature generation with OSC, OptiSig, and FastSig; feature generation using existing ODE and BODE analysis tools, feature selection and extraction based on K-factor and Bhattacharyya distance measures; and performing discrimination analysis using quadratic classifier utilities such as KENN.
I was part of the M&S development team for the Defense Lasers and Targets Signature (DELTAS) simulation. I was responsible for the M&S algorithm implementation and T&E of the DELTAS Turbulence model based on cellular automata rules and theory. I was also lead engineer for M&S development and analyses with the DELTAS Plume model. I performed analysis of plume effects on exo-atmospheric reentry objects, and also analyzed their effects on discrimination performance using DELTAS, XoDis, and KENN. I used DELTAS to perform engineering assessments of miss distance for missile systems with and without ladar for GBI applications.
I provided SETA support to the Army's Directed Energy (DE) Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapon development program, including M&S and T&E of Ground Based Laser (GBL) ASAT performance. I was a member of the team that developed the BAT (Basic Atmospheric Transmission) laser propagation code. BAT was used in conjunction with H-Code to perform DE ASAT system performance. I performed M&S and pre-experiment analysis for the SPOTLIGHT I satellite lethality experiment, and researched continuous sheet and segmented deformable mirrors and manufacturing technologies.
Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL 1987 – 1990
Engineer – I was an integral team member that designed, build, installed, and tested a flexible manufacturing system (FMS). This robotic controlled system was designed by Litton Industries, and I was responsible for the design, construction, and testing of the “hot pallet”. The “hot pallet” was designed to be light enough so that it could be lifted when unloaded up onto the initial conveyor position of the assembly line by any of the assembly staff, and at the same time was strong enough to support the heaviest and sturdiest of the Intergraph computers being assembled. The “hot pallet” allowed the computer (which could weight up to 100 lbs) to be assembled completely, and be wired up for burn in testing via a nested cubbyhole station which was part of the FMS. This design project required the use of both the Intergraph I/EMS (engineering modeling system) CAD/CAM software and the I/FEM (finite element) software. The pallet system was modeled in both environments, and the design successfully manufactured and tested.
I was also responsible for designing, manufacture, cost, scheduling, assembling, testing, and identification of computer hardware parts and systems. This included working on the manufacturing floor with the computer assembly staff, and also in the sheet metal shop where I worked directly with the machinists, lathe operators, and stamping machine operators to insure that the parts were manufactured correctly and on schedule.
As part of the design process, I was responsible for deriving the 2-D and 3-D CAD/CAM models that were converted into blueprints and were also used by the machinists and stampers to set up their machines for the manufacturing tasks mentioned above. I was also responsible for the acquisition and procurement, finite element modeling and testing, T&E plan development, and life cycle testing. I reported product development status, plans, and issues on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to upper management and was involved in primary and secondary source vendor identification. This work required hands-on experience that included insuring reliability and ease of manufacture, meeting design specifications, and on time delivery at lowest cost.
SOFTWARE LANGUAGES
Visual Studio (including .NET), Java, C, C++, C#, Perl, SQL, SQL Server, MySQL, Subversion, HTML, XML, Perl, SharePoint, Eclipse, J2EE, Microsoft Office, MathCAD, Matlab, Fortran (77, 90, 95), Basic, Ada, Visual Basic (Windows and DOS), Pascal.
OPERATING SYSTEMS AND PLATFORMS
PC with DOS, Windows, Linux, and UNIX. In addition, I have experience programming and running simulations on Apple Macintosh, VAX, Sun, Silicon Graphics, and Cray platforms.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
PUBLICATIONS
Over 100 papers.
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