Extensive experience in development, utilization, and management of software and software systems supporting large- and small-scale operations in multiple industries. Managed large networks of computers on a global scale. Strong background in product development, system integration, functional development, marketing, and customer interface. Led teams developing customized software for top-ranked companies. Devised operating standards and protocols. An exemplary record of achievement working with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, augmented by a related degree from the California Institute of Technology.

MANAGER OF LOW-LEVEL SOFTWARE, 2006-present, Thales Avionics, Irvine

Accepted the opportunity to lead an important group of engineers for this leading provider of in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems.

• Responsible for a dozen software engineers engaged in adapting the Linux operating system and related utility software to the many line replaceable units (LRUs) used in the company's systems.
• Attempting to bring standardized processes and techniques to the group so that the LRUs will be more similar to each other and, therefore, easier to maintain and evolve.
• Managed relations with several outside software groups providing help with unique hardware elements, and with multiple inside software groups using the special programming interfaces developed by the team. Some of the inside and outside groups are outside the US.
• Encouraged the company to use more open-source software and collaborative techniques, such as a wiki, not only as part of the product line but also for conventional business purposes.

CONSULTANT, 2003-2006, IMS Consultants, Anaheim

Joined this team of senior technical consultants providing strategic and project services, largely for the in-flight entertainment (IFE) industry.

• Analyzed the performance characteristics of an embedded Linux system, helping a client determine possible techniques for improvement.
• Assisted a client with test design for a major upgrade to their IFE product line. Analyzed interactions between multiple line replaceable units running a variety of operating systems and application software.
• Performed debugging of content management systems for two IFE products, seeking both performance improvement and error-free operation.
• Analyzed and designed portions of software for the JTRS software-defined military radio system.
• Modified an in-house developed IFE product so that it would better operate in an 802.11 wireless environment.
• Provided assistance to a client operating as an airborne Internet Service Provider to passengers on commercial and non-commercial aircraft. Designed and implemented portions of the data collection system needed to analyze system performance and bill customers. Designed test procedures for customer-facing applications. Contributed to on-going analyses and architecture to support the system as it scales to handle anticipated dramatic growth.

CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, 2002-2003, Black Hole Wireless, Santa Ana

Recruited to provide technical expertise and management for this start-up Internet service provider.

• Designed a multi-layer 802.11 wireless delivery system targeting areas not able to obtain other forms of broadband Internet delivery. Responsible for network security, customer accounting, service features, and up-stream connection.
• Contributed to the company's business plan and advised on marketing.

CONSULTANT, 2001-2002, Dreamworks SKG, Glendale

Asked to help this leading entertainment company with issues involved in their conversion from SGI IRIX to Red Hat Linux for all production operations.

• Principal engineer involved in porting all scanner interfaces from IRIX to Linux. The company uses a variety of scanners with unusually high accuracy that are not generally supported by readily available software. This project involves conversion of device drivers and adapting applications to the SANE interface. Described SANE use to the Unix Users Assocation.
• Managing engineer on project to replace older ink-jet plotters with a current product meeting the company's accuracy requirements. Coordinating activities of engineers, production staff, and vendors.

MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SERVICES, 2001, StrataSource, Irvine

Recruited by this growing managed services provider to augment the company management.

• Organized a staff of three project managers responsible for all aspects of implementing new clients and on-going business issues with new and continuing clients.
• Managed three implementation engineers responsible for set-up and installation of new clients. Developed standard procedures and deliverables to streamline the process.
• Took leadership role toward collecting and organizing all client information into a single data base.

NETWORK MANAGER, 1998-2000, Quik Internet, Costa Mesa

Joined small but rapidly growing Internet Service Provider as second member of the technical staff.

• Involved in all technical aspects of the business, including server management and technical support.
• Ultimately became primarily responsible for the international network connecting Quik's servers with points of presence in fifteen countries and more than 200 locations. Network was primarily PRI lines for customer access connected to server locations with frame-relay circuits.
• Responsibility included network and site planning, equipment choice and configuration, domestic and international telco relationships, circuit ordering and monitoring. Developed extensive software tools to assist with these processes.

PROJECT MANAGER, 1997-1998, PSW Technologies, Austin

Joined this custom software development company now known as Concero.

• Managed the Object21 project for Canon Computer Systems, nearly thirty applications written in Objective C for the NeXT system, performing core business functions such as purchasing, sales, and inventory management, now being migrated to the OpenStep environment on Windows NT. Fourteen engineers in California and Texas.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER AVP, 1992-1997, American Savings Bank, Irvine

Recruited by the Senior Vice President, Retail Banking Operations, of major California savings bank to help the Retail Banking Division obtain the most value from its technology investment.

• Installation of platform automation system with Windows for Workgroups networking and 3270 SNA host connectivity in 159 branches. Developed procedures for remote maintenance using techniques common in Unix environments. Converted network to Frame Relay and ISDN. Began conversion to Windows NT networking.
• Developed the bank's Web pages in HTML. Connected the bank's internal Banyan VINES network to the Internet for e-mail and Web access. Assisted bank efforts to standardize on-line documentation using SGML.
• Coordinated five LAN administrators for all computing resources in the Retail division, head office and branches, primarily Windows and OS2 PCs. Worked with four back-office departments to upgrade and standardize applications.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, 1990-1991, Shared Financial Systems, Dallas

Recruited by Executive Vice President of privately-held financial transaction processing software company to introduce and develop new technology and supporting software to support new hardware.

• Brought Unix equipment into company to support conversion of financial transaction software from a proprietary minicomputer. Adapted COBOL programs to the Unix environment. Used Sybase database and UniFace front-end to replace proprietary facilities while converting many of the specialized tools into shell and Perl scripts.
• Managed system administration and program tools group. Managed company's IBM RISC System/6000 computers running AIX and a substantial network of personal computers and X terminals used as programmer workstations.
• Made major contribution to the reduction of customization requirements. Developed unique source code and deliverable program control and tracking system. Established capability to test and improve systems prior to production.

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, 1987-1990, Arlington (Texas)

Provided specialized software development and technical project management for large and small companies.

• Managed major joint venture project with Spectradyne, American Express, and Marriott Hotels. Coordinated work of two team leaders and ten software engineers to produce electronic funds transfer product for Spectradyne's hotel movie system based on Motorola 680x0 hardware and a custom operating system. Used C, PL/1, and assembler languages.
• Enhanced vertical market software package for small businesses running on SCO Xenix and written in C and COBOL.
• Developed model host software in C for customers of Light Signature's stock certificate security equipment.
• Designed radio broadcast data distribution system for Spectradyne and American Airlines.

MANAGER MICROPROCESSOR ENGINEERING, 1984-1987, Printronix, Inc. (Anadex Division), Camarillo

Hired by leading maker of OEM computer equipment to design microprocessor circuits and programs/firmware.

• Managed engineers responsible for circuit design and firmware development for serial dot-matrix printers using cross software development and computer-aided mechanical design. Utilized C language, hardware simulation, and down-loaded in-circuit emulators for Motorola 68xx processors. Supervised engineering department VAX computer.

DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, 1983-1984, AXXA Corporation, Woodland Hills

Joined senior management team involved with building management workstations and multi-user microcomputer systems.

• Managed enhancements for the Axxa 911, a shared office workstation originally designed for Citibank and based on Intel 8085 processors. Reporting directly to the President, supervised nine software engineers, two technical writers, and two computer operators. Managed VAX/VMS computer systems used for both software development and company accounting.
• Developed Nice Touch personal communication terminal, a telephone/terminal with touch-sensitive plasma screen based on Motorola 68000 and VRTX real-time operating system.