1998–2000 Instrumentation Metrics, Inc. Tempe, Arizona
Control System Engineer
US Patent # 6,587,199 : Embedded Data Acquisition and Control System for Non-Invasive Glucose Prediction Instrument
Embedded data Acquisition & Control System Design for Non-Invasive Glucose Prediction Instrument.
Digital design implementing PC-based and 32-bit RISC processor
Data acquisition and control architecture & logic development
Real-time Embedded Software Design, Coding & Testing in C, C++
Develop automated test system for Board level, Module level and System integration level acceptance test programs.
Test programs designed & coded in C, C++ and Lab Windows environment.
Develop User Interface Software for Clinical Studies leading toward program submittal for FDA approval.
1995–1998 Aerotek Phoenix, Arizona
Digital System Consultant
Established design requirements for Optical Control & Spectrum Analyzer for Medical Electronic Device
Conducted Digital Signal Processors survey among major DSP manufacturers
Provide trade-off analysis between processor performance, power dissipation and costs in design implementation for a battery-operated medical electronic device
Developed high performance & ultra low noise 16-bit A/D for Data Acquisition and Control System
Small Business Jets
1987–1994 AlliedSignal Inc. Phoenix, Arizona
Control System Engineer
Developed Digital Control Systems:
Commercial turbo fan engine (TFE731) in Business Jet application
Military turbo fan engine (TFE1042).
Conduct trade studies for control architecture, algorithm development, control system integration
Investigate and perform failure analysis for field problems, coordinate with control component suppliers to improve component reliability and product improvements.
Researched and developed U.S. Navy Fiber Optic Control Sensors for advanced technology engine.
Fiber Optic Sensor set included speed, temperature, pressure, position and fuel flow.
Jumbo Jet Engine Control
1982–1987 United Technologies Hartford, Connecticut
Control Analyst
Developed Digital Control system for Helicopter application
Designed & implemented control logic and digital filters
Developed digital model for helicopter rotor and fuel control system
Performed digital simulation and test cases analysis for closed loop control system response over entire envelope of operating conditions
Performed control logic verification for Pratt & Whitney large commercial engine PW4000 program
Embedded Control / DeLorean
(Featuring: Thea / CSC120 / Fall2019)
1977–1981 General Motors Kokomo, Indiana
Product Design Engineer
Developed the first generation of automotive microprocessor based engine controller
Performed component analysis for high reliability and high volume application
Digital & Analog design
Perform environmental and electromagnetic interference system test
Provided highly reliable and cost effective design for high volume production
Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1986
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hartford, Connecticut
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1977