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Summary

Seasoned Software/Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering innovative embedded systems and software solutions. Skilled at collaborating cross-functionally to bring sustainable products to market. Active learner continuously expanding skills in new languages, frameworks, and technologies. Proven ability to quickly adapt and contribute value in diverse team environments. Father of two with a passion for technology, sustainability, and positive-sum thinking.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

16-bit & 32-bit ARM based microcontrollers from ST, TI, & Microchip

Software Development Lifecycle

Full lifecycle from concept through V&V, approvals, release, and support.

Software & Hardware Troubleshooting

Debugging, root cause analysis, PCB reworks, soldering, etc

Work experience

Design Solutions, Inc.

2018-07Present

Senior Software Engineer

  • Design embedded software and electronics for a wide spectrum of clients in the medical device space including pumps, ultrasonic imagers, endoscopes, O2 concentrators.
  • Support customers through entire design cycle from initial concept, through prototyping, EMC/EMI/CE/ISO compliance testing and certification, and verification and validation.
  • Designs typically entail ARM-based microcontrollers, motor control, and sensors.

Cell Culture Company, Inc

2015-082018-07

Software and Electrical Engineering Consultant

  • Designed and implemented fixtures to automate testing and increase reliability.
  • Drafted new project proposals detailing cross-functional resource allocation, budgetary projections, and timeline estimates.
  • Provided solutions to obsolescence, regulatory, and compliance issues.

Graco, Inc.

2012-052015-05

Electrical Design Engineer II

  • Designed and developed embedded control systems for a variety of automated
    industrial lubrication instruments.
  • Led GLC 2200 private label project from concept to release bringing an additional $450k/yr to the lubrication division in 2014.
  • Led additional cost-reduction projects to minimize legacy product cost while improving quality and reliability.
  • Designs entailed PIC microcontrollers, reed switch sensing, wireless communication, compliance with ISO, CE, UL standards including design for EMC/ESD resilience.

Once Innovations, Inc.

2012-012012-05

Electronic Design Engineer

  • Lead engineer for design and development of electronic control systems driving LED light sources for a multitude of lighting applications.
  • Electrical design entailed analog and digital design, LED performance studies, offline PSU design, EMI and thermal consideration.
  • Collaborated with cross functional project team to rapidly develop products from conception to production

Beckman Coulter

2008-062011-09

Electrical Engineer

  • Led CPU board replacement project through feasibility, verification, EMC testing, validation, and product launch.
  • Researched and designed new reagent pack RFID management system.
  • Implemented the DMAIC process performing detailed Measurement Systems Analyses on the manufacturing test processes of all instrument lines.
  • Supported product lines by fielding customer complaints, addressing failures, and redesigning products due to obsolescence.

Beckman Coulter

2007-062008-06

Fellowship Engineer

  • One of eight people selected nationwide to participate in rotational program
    designed to maximize exposure to processes, product lines, and business
    centers within Beckman-Coulter worldwide.
  • Completed extensive technical projects in Immunoassay, Molecular, Hematology and Chemistry business centers.
  • Research and design projects included alternative light detection for improving immunoassay chemiluminescence and molecular diagnostics performance, PCB layout conversion from ThEDA to OrCAD, and collaboration with patent attorney on patent strategies and infringement issues.

University of Minnesota

2004-082007-05

Computer Science Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  • Taught two C++ programming laboratories of 30-40 students per semester.
  • Assisted professor in course-work and assessing student performance.

Education

University of Minnesota

2004-082007-05

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

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