Experience

ENCO Electronic Systems
• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Software Engineer / Network Engineer

  • Jul 2014 - Present


Consulting Services

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering / Network Consultant

  • Jan 1994 - Present

  * Constructed a new computer lab for the 6th grade at D.A. Smith Middle School. Work included refurbishing of 26 PC, running CAT5 cabling, installing network jacks, programming and integration of the CISCO switches into the school VLAN, installation of all required software and creation of drive images using ImageX. * Programmed multiple axis pick-and-place machines to send and receive parts from a high temperature oven. Integrated system into existing PLC controller to coordinate part arrival detection and safety controls. * Linux, FreeBSD and Windows PC/Server administration * PHP Scripting * C/C++/C# programming * PLC programming Show less



TEKsystems at Amazon

• Quality Assurance Tech II

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Designed and implemented java based testing framework for automating performance testing. Using this framework, our team was able to quickly implement custom test cases to measure the performance of the Kindle Reader as well as the impact on other applications and components. • Ran a GMC Test Pass for an upcoming software release and was responsible for driving the test pass, reporting progress as well as feature testing. • Involved with testing and signoff on new and existing features during product test passes. • Performing weekly "Fireman" duties including daily BVTs, Buddy Builds, code submissions and other testing. • Helped test and launch the Kindle Reader and associated components on the Kindle Fire v2, Kindle Fire HD, and Kindle Fire HD 8.9. Show less



RigWorks Technologies, LLC

• Owner

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2012

  * Designing Real-Time data acquisition system utilizing C# and Windows Embedded to collect data on Oil & Gas drilling rigs and make data available remotely via a ASP.NET/C# based web portal. * Designing native iOS application iPhone/iPad for mobile data visualization. * Responsible for design, development and testing of all software modules and user interfaces. * Designing Real-Time data acquisition system utilizing C# and Windows Embedded to collect data on Oil & Gas drilling rigs and make data available remotely via a ASP.NET/C# based web portal. * Designing native iOS application iPhone/iPad for mobile data visualization. * Responsible for design, development and testing of all software modules and user interfaces.



Dynamic Drilling Systems, LP

• Research and Development Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2009

  * Lead a team of developers responsible for new features and support of existing products. Products included FreeBSD based data acquisition system, PHP / Javascript / PostgreSQL web portal for displaying realtime and historical data. * Responsible for hiring and management of new developers and phone support personnel. * Directed design and implementation of new software features. * Regularly researched new hardware for improving system performance and size reduction of field equipment. * Tested and implemented a 900 MHz wireless system to replace existing wired RS232/RS485 serial connections when servers were in separate buildings. * Designed and implemented a secondary web portal specific to mobile devices. Support included BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile, and iOS devices. Show less



Swedish Match

• Sweden
• Tobacco Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Analyst / Quality Assurance

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  * Performed regular daily inspections of all products during each stage of production. This included collecting samples to monitor and record weight, moisture content, flavor, scent, length and diameter. Product in final packaging was collected and inspected as well. * Responsible for creating and maintaining product specifications for products made in the Dothan plant. This included tracking revisions to the specifications and validating the information with other departments. * Responsible for monitoring the testing of imported products from the Dominican Republic as well as validation and release or rejection when required. * Entered product return information daily and managed associated paperwork between departments. * Handled forecast based order entry daily for company's largest distributor, McLane. * Providing hardware, software and LAN networking support for company desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs, and network printers. Show less



AlaNet Internet Service, Inc

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Network / Systems Administrator / Technical Support

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  * Responsible for day to day operation of company intranet and Internet, workstations, servers, DSL and dial-up equipment providing services to employees and customers. * Designed and implemented web based helpdesk software to manage and monitor customer leased line and DSL bandwidth information. * Developed and implemented IP network deployment strategies for internal and external networks including cabling, routers, workstations, VPN hardware, servers, software, and leased lines using Cisco, Lucent/Ascend, HP, Intel, Netscreen, Linksys and various other hardware. * Designed and implemented automation systems to tie customer services to the billing system. * System included extensive PERL scripting to manage backend automation and updates. * Provided client consulting and support for networking and system administration issues for MS Exchange Server, MS SQL Server and other server based software and utilities. Show less



Globe Motors

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Network Technician / Maintenance Technician

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  * Planned and performed regular inspections and maintenance of plant equipment. * Promoted from Maintenance Technician to Network Technician in the third quarter of 1998. * Supported Oracle based utility for Engineering and Human Resources to maintain employee, customer, and engineering records. * Maintained and integrated hardware, software, networking and phone solutions at 3 locations across the US and Mexico. * Performed company wide Year 2000 compliance verification for all electronic hardware, software and computer systems, and provided recommendation for attaining compliance. Show less