Joe K.
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Credentials
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C++ Essential Training
LinkedInJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Learning C++
LinkedInDec, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Nexus Engineering Solutions
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United States
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Firmware Consultant
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2018 - Present
Bluetooth Low Energy Instrumentation. Bluetooth Low Energy Instrumentation.
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal Engineer R&D - Firmware/Hardware Test
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Dec 2011 - Oct 2017
Dispensing systems for hospital automation, RS-485, Internet and Wireless, Software/firmware development • Performed packet analysis via WireShark, RS485 on WireShark, RS485 and Aardvark I2C analyzers. • Ported CAN to USB to WireShark packet acquisition program from C to C#. • Developed C# windows program as alternative way of parsing and display of data steam packets. • Created firmware test scripts for drug dispensing machines in proprietary “TCP- Inject” language. • Provided team with inputs for major improvements in the TCPinject scripting language. Show less
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Zodiac Pool Systems
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Vista Ca
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Senior Firmware Engineer
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2011 - 2011
Control systems for home automation, RS-485, Internet, and Wireless Control systems for home automation, RS-485, Internet, and Wireless
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Firmware/Electronics Engineer
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2009 - 2011
• Created C# programs and Cortex M3 C firmware to demonstrate MODBUS RTU feasability. • Developed a complete steam purification system embedded controller circuit board. • Learned "Automation Direct" PLC ladder logic language. Created flow charts to document previously implemented ladder logic. • Created C# programs and Cortex M3 C firmware to demonstrate MODBUS RTU feasability. • Developed a complete steam purification system embedded controller circuit board. • Learned "Automation Direct" PLC ladder logic language. Created flow charts to document previously implemented ladder logic.
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Entegris
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Electronic Engineer IV
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Dec 2001 - Apr 2009
• Served as the primary electronics/firmware design engineer, and member of a small team creating multiple electronics and firmware systems. • Designed two generations of gas purification controller circuit boards and C firmware utilizing PIC 18F series micro-controllers. • Implemented enhancements to configuration file language enabling shorter configuration files for complex configurations of the product. • Served as the primary electronics/firmware design engineer, and member of a small team creating multiple electronics and firmware systems. • Designed two generations of gas purification controller circuit boards and C firmware utilizing PIC 18F series micro-controllers. • Implemented enhancements to configuration file language enabling shorter configuration files for complex configurations of the product.
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Sun Microsystems
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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HW/SW Integration Engineer
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2000 - 2001
• Systems integration engineer for Sun's "Starcat" Sunfire15k multiprocessor server project. Provided technical leadership in “hardware versus software” bug resolutions. • Systems integration engineer for Sun's "Starcat" Sunfire15k multiprocessor server project. Provided technical leadership in “hardware versus software” bug resolutions.
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HME
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Electronic/Firmware Engineer
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1996 - 2000
Electronic and firmware engineer for RF Communications Headsets, POS terminals and customer service timers for the entertainment and fast food service industry. • Developed audio voice replay firmware for voice compression, in message repeaters, and wireless communication radio belt-packs. Improved wireless intercom system for entertainment industry by modification of C++ code, to meet customer needs. • Created object oriented C firmware modules plus UML documentation for team developing a new radio belt pack. • Improved intercom system for entertainment industry by modification of C++ code, to meet customer needs. Show less
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GI / Motorola
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San Diego Ca
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Sr Electronic Engineer, Test
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1995 - 1996
Test engineer for TV set top box production testing at General Instrument / Motorola. Test engineer for TV set top box production testing at General Instrument / Motorola.
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Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Development Eng, Mfg Test Engineer
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1988 - 1995
• As a software developer, corrected critical communications error in control system on QNX OS. Designed/programmed new software features to satisfy FDA regulations. • Manufacturing test equipment design, for ATE circuit board and electro-mechanical subsystems. • As a software developer, corrected critical communications error in control system on QNX OS. Designed/programmed new software features to satisfy FDA regulations. • Manufacturing test equipment design, for ATE circuit board and electro-mechanical subsystems.
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Sustaining Electrical Engineer
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1983 - 1986
• Collaborated with inventors of infusion pump firmware/electronics to improve product reliability. • Collaborated with inventors of infusion pump firmware/electronics to improve product reliability.
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Education
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1986 - 1989
San Diego State University
MSEE, Computer Engineering -
1978 - 1983
UC San Diego
BSEE, Semiconductors
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