Introduction / Synopsys: Electronic Design / Electronic Test / Embedded Systems Engineer
Microcontroller: (30+ Years), Analog, Digital, RF, Mixed-Signal, I/O, Audio, High Speed, Wireless, ADC, DAC, FPGA. Hardware / Embedded Firmware: C, C++, Assy, Bare-Bones / Bare-Metal, Emulators, uC design, JTag Debuggers. Lab Equipment: Scopes, Meters, PS Loads, Spectrum Analyzers. Legacy Logic Families: Characteristics well understood (74TTL, 74LSTTL, CD4000, 74HC, 74AHC, LVDS, LVT, ECL, PECL), timing, thresholds, mixed signal applications, digital design modernization. Design Experience: Schematic design EDA, DFT, CAD, PCB, BOM creation, Expert Witness, Technical writing (English first language). Simultaneous debug of Battery Management Systems: LIon, LiFePO4, LTO, Lead-Acid / Gel-Cells. Power Supplies: AC/DC, DC/DC converters, Wiring-harness design. R&D: Product development, hands-on engineering including Regulated Environments: Aerospace, Military (Multiple regulations), Medical (ISO-13485), Industrial, Commercial, Design Validation / Verification, Manufacturing, component obsolescence, remediation, DFMEA, WCCA Test fixture design and Documentation, Root Cause Analysis. Magnetics: Field familiarity / Tesla units. RoHS-1, RoHS-2 Familiarity: Solder compliance and military exemptions (min. 5% lead). EMI Testing / Compliance, Part-15 A / B. Additional Support: Project Leader / Manager, Board Owner, Production Liaison, Purchasing Support, Technical Support and Component Engineering, System Engineering Support. Power Distribution: (3.3V, 5V, 120/240 VAC, High Voltage). Automotive: 12V / 28V, OBD2 250/500 Kbit/s knowledge. Have worked per Medical regulations. Most areas of science understood. Extensive RF background.
1990 - 2020: Sr. Design Engineer @ Veeder Root
1972 - 1977: CS @ Nova SEU