Application and User Interface Development in Java (Consystant Design Technologies)

• Led user interface team for a cutting-edge component-based development tool for network processors.
• Designed, prototyped, and implemented interface features in close collaboration with back end team.
• Advised management and helped set priorities for UI development. Mentored junior programmers.
• Took initiative to integrate 3rd-party libraries into our tool, cementing strategic business partnerships.
• Customer-focused: volunteered for support and sales responsibilities and learned Intel network processor assembly language in order to understand customer requirements.
• Tools: Java 2, AWT, JFC/Swing, CVS, Perl, shell scripting, Linux, Win2000, Intel IXP network processors

Application and User Inteface Development (Decision-Science Applications)

• Designed and implemented a Windows application for graphical waveform creation on Hewlett-Packard (HP) electrical test equipment--still sells well years later with minimal modification.
• Developed graphical user interface for building and debugging custom hardware devices.
• Tools: Visual C++/Microsoft Foundation Classes, X Windows/Xt and Motif, SCCS, SourceSafe

Graphics and Image Processing Research (University of Washington)

• Conducted research and experiments to develop mathematical models for optical illusions in color and luminance. Implemented image processing software in C++ to correct for these effects.
• Developed an interactive graphics application for teaching mathematics.
• Created a musical 3-D animated movie using Silicon Graphics OpenGL and Open Inventor.

Requirements Development (U.S. Air Force)

• Analyzed communications and computer systems requirements for mobile communications teams. Assessed suitability and interoperability of new and upgraded computer and radio equipment.
• Defined operational requirements for a multi-million-dollar rapidly deployable communications platform. Responsible for certifying upgrades to a network backbone integrating TCP/IP networks, radio and satellite communication systems, serial data links, and voice.
• Gathered and documented future requirements, including quality of service, usability, flexibility, and security, for a migration backbone using asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and fiber optics.

System and Network Management (U.S. Air Force)

• Proficient with Unix (SunOS/Solaris, Linux) and Microsoft Windows NT/98/95, as well as Ethernet and TCP/IP networks using NFS, NIS, and DNS
• Technical lead for system and database administration of heterogeneous networks hosting PC and Sun systems as well as legacy minicomputers, integrated with worldwide communications systems.
• Led administration of Microsoft Windows network of 100 workstations and servers. Developed Microsoft Access database and GUI to track required upgrades and patches.
• Tools: Solaris, Linux, Windows, Visual Basic/Access Basic, shell scripting

Program and Project Management (U.S. Air Force)

• Managed diverse multi-platform baseline through replacement of eight major legacy systems.
• Led successful Year 2000 preparation; researched, corrected, and tested equipment and software.
• Supervised equipment maintenance; instituted process improvements that cut vehicle downtime 80%.

Communications and Teaching (U.S. Air Force, University of Washington)

• Skilled presenter, comfortable with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Trained five novice administrators in networking, software installation, and troubleshooting.
• Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Programming in C. Led small group discussions and developed supplementary teaching assignments and exercises.

Other Strengths

• Creativity
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and analysis
• Listening
• Teamwork
• Grace under pressure
• Writing
• Persistence