Engineer Electrical

SUMMARY:

§ Lead the software upgrades from Kickoff to Cutover to support commercial aviation customers.

§ Deliver strong leadership to the teams of engineering, mentor and collaborate with other engineers and developers

§ Performed complex data analysis in support of the FAA and the US Navy NAVAIR after completion of Ground and Flight weapon platform testing.

§ Developed programs, methodologies and files for analyzing and presenting data of Digital Automatic Terminal Information System/Terminal Weather Information for Pilots (D-ATIS/TWIP) and Graphic/Text Weather Services (G/TWS), which are ACARS Value Added Products.

§ Coded and supported database applications and created analytical tools using PERL, Python, and AWK scripted languages.

§ Managed the data quality, applications, and functions, produces outputs, I maintained operations, including but not limited to ARINC data, Avionics Data to support the FAA requirements in ORACLE, and other databases as assigned, integrates software with existing systems.

§ Over 6 years working the software engineers in flight simulators protocols from the physical layer to the application layer of the OSI routing model.

§ Embrace substantial expertise in software package debugging of Very High Frequency Data Link Mode 2 (VDL Mode 2) with C/C++ software packages.

§ Embrace strong experience in UNIX, Linux, Windows and VXWorks Operational Systems.

§ Embrace strong experience with actual navigation systems of commercial aircrafts and DoD platforms. While in ARINC Inc. I developed an in-house flight simulator in Java environment to test multiple aircrafts (max # A/C: 98) including simulated Ground Stations, databases using OSI protocols from the physical to upper level (CLNP).

§ Over 10 years in working knowledge of aircraft radio frequency systems for the successful ARINC VDL Mode 2 between commercial aircrafts and ground stations.

§ Applied decision-making in support of the Business Intelligence software programs and improved data reports as needed to support ATM requirements (ICAO, EUROCONTROL, SARPS, ATM).

§ Managed over 118 customers in researching new data sources and analytical tools; which contributed to new database development and improvement in product delivery and presentation.

§ Identified and evaluated new technologies for the addition of a new RADAR Tower.

§ Throughout my Engineering Career preserved standards compliance.

§ Developed awareness of and familiarity with issues affecting the Quality and Process Improvement (Six Sigma and ISO-9000 CMMI process improvement) quality environment.

§ Contributed to team effort in monitoring and improving quality.

§ Provided high level of customer service with strong communication skills written oral.

EDUCATION:

2008-2009 ARINC University, Annapolis, Maryland – Project Manager Certification Level 3 and Level 2 completed

2005-2007 University of Maryland University College, College Park, Maryland – Masters of Science – Technology Management, General

1992-1997 Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida – Masters of Science – Microelectronics Technology (October 1997) and Bachelors of Science - Electrical Engineer (May 1995)

1986-1987 US Air Force Chanute AFB, Illinois – Associates in Arts – Meteorologist (December 1987)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Electrical Engineer – JF Taylor Inc, Lexington Park, MD 1/10- 12/10

Performed duties of IFF Senior Electrical Engineer for the Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) for Mode 1, 2, 3/A, C, 4 and Mode S Transponders and Interrogators. Provided Systems Engineering support to assorted USN aerospace weapons/platforms. Provided hands-on experience and debugging procedural problems that the Test Team faces with early versions of test procedures. Created discrepancy reports after testing analysis. Managed test definition phase of the engineering process with the development of a requirements traceability plan. Coordinated test and engineering efforts, peer reviews, and working group activities. Performed Military Platform Test Certification in conjunction with AIMS Program officers. Participated in ADS-B and TCAS II Test Plan Requirements allocation and implementation. Performed Ground and Flight Events of NAVAIR IFF Mark XII and AIMS 03-1102 Mode S ELS/EHS/TCAS Military Platform Tests. Processed test results with analysis, conclusions, and recommendations of IFF, ADS-B and TCAS datasheets results to AIMS for various military platforms for transponder certification. Applied MATLAB for the numerical analysis to support documentation of assorted military weapon platforms after Flight Tracking was compiled from NAVAIR tower and FAA (Mode S) tower.

Project Manager – ARINC Incorporated, Annapolis, MD 3/06- 11/09

Determined the technical resources required accomplishing tasks establishing the technical approach or methodology. Monitored technical progress, and direct the work of technical personnel to complete and deliver software fixes. Prepared the project plan; conduct project reviews; and satisfied company requirements cost effectively. Recommended management of technical, financial, schedule, quality, personnel, and customer issues as early as possible. Communicated continuously with the technical customer and members of the customer's organization to be constantly aware of factors affecting the project. Satisfied Customer Needs and Expectations. Tracked work, update schedule on weekly or monthly basis and monitored budget overrun. Supported proposal ARINC weather products efforts Digital-Automatic Terminal Information Systems/D-ATIS, Terminal Weather Information for Pilots/TWIP, Graphical and Text Weather Services/G-TWS. Supported the En Route Automation Modernization, which was utilized in the Web base Aircraft Situational Display (WebASD) an ARINC application to add a graphical flight-tracking tool overlay to limited commercial airline customers. Messages). Identified and wrote proposal, System Design Document (SySDD), and Segment System Specifications (SSS) to implement the development of the new weather database (e.g., backup G-TWS for Aero Mexico and Mexicana throughout the Mexican territory).

Software Development Engineer – ARINC Incorporated, Annapolis, MD 10/05- 3/06

Experienced in software (SW) design and implementation in C/C++, Python, Java. Upgrade datalink software for commercial aviation customers using Python, HTML, JavaScript, ASP or ASP.NET. Experienced with MS SQL, Oracle or Access. In depth, hands-on knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows. Supported the Network systems and various airport network protocols layers (e.g., TCP/IP). Exhibited strong knowledge in custom Web applications and software deployment skills. Employed Rational Rose and ReqPro/CV Subversion to track commercial aviation operational centers issues. Delivered software upgrades simplifying software with proven design patterns in aviation central operation centers. Implemented automated data patterns to deliver D-ATIS and Pre-Departure Clearances (PDC) to ARINC worldwide customers in support of the TDLS. Designed GUIs using Python programming language to support Central Operations of commercial airlines.

Test Lead Engineer – ARINC Incorporated, Annapolis, MD 4/99- 10/05

Hardware and Software Integration service lead engineer, with over 6 years as Technical Lead Engineer for the System Integration & Test and Software Development in support of the Communication System for major US Airlines, Very High Frequency Digital Link Mode 2. Identified and wrote test cases based on system requirements & functional capabilities, utilizing system benches. Analyzed test results and potential development of software test harnesses to perform the actual tests. Utilized Software debugger, protocol analyzer equipment and network SNIFFER for testing purposes and verification of protocol requirements. Managed HSIT/SIT or Interoperability engineers and the testing according to the process and procedures defined by FAA requirements. Experienced with software design methodologies, developed and coded for test tools. Supported test configuration and document artifacts, write scripts files, code/design, ICD, Test Doc Reviews, Meetings Status (TRBs, ERBs, SAT, FATs, Closure, etc.). Developed aircraft simulator tools for the transmission of V8208, AVLC, CLNP and IDRP protocols for the avionics portion of commercial airplanes. Managed regression/soak/stress tests of RF antenna component range from VHF Ground Station Radios.

Integration and Test Engineer – RJO Enterprises Inc., Hunt Valley, MD 8/98 – 4/99

Integration and Test Engineer of classified Air Force aircraft communication system. Developed Functional Test Programs for the USAF B-2 aircraft power system. Developed and delivered several programs in L200 in conjunction with HP-VEE to troubleshoot several aircraft power supplies. Performed Graphic User Information System (GUI) tests in UNIX environment, with simulated diagnostics tests. Tested aircraft power supplies that control the communication system using TERADYNE VEE Interface (TRW).

Integration and Test Engineer – GE-Harris Railway Electronics, Melbourne, FL 4/97- 8/98

Integration and Testing Engineer for two major US Railroads (UP and BNSF), and Railtec in Germany Positive Train Separation (PTS) system. Created automated tests for CAD Simulator and Train Software. Responsible for stress test and data radio transfer information from GPS system using Oracle DBA. Created Plan designed and implement Link Budget for the wireless communication with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum for the Railroad Industry. Designed the RF antenna budget line of sight and implemented Wireless Radios applications through Mid-part of US to WA, OR and FL. Used High Speed Radios (e.g., IEEE-802.11-Wireless Communication) to send network information from a moving locomotive in WA and OR to the Mid part of the States. Employed protocol (e.g., PPP, TCP/IP, IS-IS) using VXWORKS OS to display the PTS application.

Hardware Engineer – Computer Sciences Raytheon, Patrick AFB, FL 5/95- 4/97

Designed and developed H/W functional sections of new DEC based Personal Communication Systems Portable, Terminal and Base Station Products. Performed installation design, prepared documentation, and assisted installation checkout of systems and equipment. Prepared technical reports, and performed operational acceptance testing and determine the reliability of completed systems and testing methodologies.

Meteorologist – US Air Force (12/78-09/91), Patrick AFB, FL 1/87 – 9/91

NOTE: Firefighter 12/78-5/84, Weather Observer 1/85-3/86, Meteorologist school 3/86-1/87

As Range Weather Forecaster for Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral, my responsibilities included: Forecast Weather Patterns, Air mass and Microburst storms, severe weather and Hurricane trajectory. Prepared and delivered pilots/astronauts flight briefings. Issued weather watches and weather workings based on Doppler Radar Equipment analysis, Satellite imaging and NexRad weather forecast tools.

SKILLS:

Knowledge in Front End Processor (FEP) Systems, with PSOS Debugger, with SNIFFER Protocols Analyzer, Doppler Weather Radar, Oscilloscope, and BERT equipment. Additional experience with Sun WS, and IBM PC, spreadsheets, graphics, word processors, MATLAB, PSPICE, Test Manager, and Lotus Notes for a database application. Completed a TCT Technical Training for LAN – WAN Internetworking.

Knowledge of the major computer languages, including C++,.NET, Python, Perl, HTML, JSP, JavaScript, Web services, XML, ASP, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, UNIX, Linux, Redhat Linux, XSLT, Sun Solaris. I demonstrate experience using advanced Excel features Add/tools and techniques required for analysis. I demonstrated experience in analysis and presentation of data required.

Knowledge and experience working with a variety of information systems and data files (Aircarft Flight Tracking Files), including large and complex files: analyzing file structure, using and creating file layouts, transforming raw data into finished products.

Knowledge and experience with Rational Tools, statistical concepts, models, procedures with descriptive statistics, analysis and results interpretation.

TOOLS:

Rational Rose Suite, MS Suite, MS Project, ARINC Flight Simulator, Aeroflex IFR-6000, T-47N Transponder Test set, AN/APM-480 Transponder Test set, ATC-601, TS-4508 DRUCK Pressure-Altitude Test Set, UPX-37 PC Tracker, AN/UPX-41.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES:

Spanish: Oral- Fluent, Written- Fluent.

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