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Claude Rossignol   (U.S. Citizen)
715 N Nevada Ave, APT 6, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(303) 641-2393
clauderossignol@yahoo.com
 
 
Objective:
 
Desire a position in software development that includes possible hardware development and systems integration - preferably in a team environment. Other interests include embedded Linux, firmware development, biomedical engineering, aerospace, storage systems, digital design, web development, marketing, consulting, and client/public interaction. My goal is to work at a competitive company where I can help make creative ideas become useful real-time solutions while still fulfilling the company's business and marketing goals.
 
 
Education:
 
University of Colorado at Boulder  (1992-2002) -- received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN). I also completed 2 years of coursework in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) prior to my enrollment into the College of Engineering. The following completed courses are relevant to my course study:
 
Fordham Preparatory High School  (1988-1992) -- in Bronx, N.Y.
 
 
Work Experience:
 
Skyline Products Inc.  (5/20/05-9/06/07) in Colorado Springs, CO -- Worked as firmware engineer/software developer to provide a hardware and software solution allowing gas stations to update their fuel prices with our automated price signs. Over 150 units of this product have already been sold and are currently operating in the field.
Skills and tools utilized:
C, C++, Qt 3.3, XML, XHTML, Linux (Fedora Core 5), embedded Linux (BusyBox), bash shell scripting, vi, gcc, gSOAP, gdbm, ssh, YATT, debian package management, public/private key authentication, sha, base64, CGI, Remote Desktop, SlickEdit, MPLAB IDE, HI-TECH PICC compiler, KDE, MS Office, Visio, Visual Studio, Visual SourceSafe, SourceGear Vault
Job duties included:
  • finding the lowest cost solution (PC104 installed with embedded Linux) to manage communication between our gas pricing software (PriceAdvantage), the station's POS system, and their price signs
  • find a software solution that provides a touchscreen user interface through which the store clerk can send competitor prices, change the price signs and pump prices, and troubleshoot any problems
  • assist senior engineers to develop low level programs (in C) that communicate with our automated scroll signs and our new LED signs
  • work with contractors to develop a web service communication between the store hardware and the PriceAdvantage software
  • troubleshoot, test, improve, and add new features to the touchscreen application as requested through sales, management, and customer feedback
  • maintain and improve a CGI application that can be used to configure the store hardware upon installation and remain synchronized with our PriceAdvantage database
  • upgrade the store hardware (arm based PC104) to a more cost effective and maintainable hardware platform - a x86 based mini-ITX platform (WYSE thin client) that's easier to deploy and configure
  • provide documentation allowing anyone to continue development and meet ISO 9001 requirements - including design docs
 
AeroCopter Inc.  (8/01/03-5/19/05) in Andover, MA -- Worked as consultant and contractor to develop software simulation tools and control systems.
Skills and tools utilized:
Java, C, HTML, Eclipse, MS Office
Job duties included:
  • developing programs to interface with NASA's publicly available simulator in conjunction with AeroCopter's internal programs
  • completing Java airfoil simulation program optimizing various aerodynamic parameters for different rotor configurations and geometries
  • consulting on autonomous unmanned flight control algorithms
  • consulting on CG wind tunnel simulation software for Mono-Tilt-Rotor concept
 
PhotoSense LLC  (6/15/02-6/15/03) in Boulder, CO -- Worked with company president, Nathan Baltz, on various tasks involving sensor development and computer work.
Skills and tools utilized:
C, MATLAB, TMS320C28xx C compiler, TI F28xx Simulator, MS Office, MentorGraphics PADS, LumiCal2000, photodetectors, soldering/desodering with microscope
Job duties included:
  • benchmarking and development of digital filters on the TI TMS320C28x DSP processor using algorithms in C and Assembly languages
  • calibration and maintenance of sensor testing equipment
  • running various temperature, pressure, and degradation tests on the optical oxygen and temperature sensors
  • creating MATLAB programs for coefficient generation and to plot results of various tests
  • assembling and soldering components onto circuit boards including layout using Mentor´s PADS design software
  • network support, installation of new computers and equipment, support for all Windows machines
  • chemical formulation of my own sensor material combinations
  • testing spectral output of various LED's
  • documenting procedures and organizing test results
 
Imaging Systems Laboratory  (8/28/99-5/12/00) in Boulder, CO -- Assisted graduate students with various tasks including research and computer work in the lab.
Skills and tools utilized:
C, MATLAB, Mathematica, HTML, MS Office, OS 9, Photoshop, ftp, telnet, Pulnix progressive scan CCD camera
Job duties included:
  • providing support for network and all Macintosh and Windows machines
  • programming and digital signal processing for optical equipment
  • setting up new computers and installing new programs
  • creating web pages that illustrate the work done in the lab
  • finding supporting materials to aid the grad students' research
 
Techo inc.  (6/28/99-7/29/99) in Prague, Czech Republic -- Assisted the IT department management in the maintenance of a computer network. Techo inc. is an office furniture producer that provides solutions to corporate office architecture and design.
Skills and tools utilized:
Window 95/98/NT, Novell/Window NT servers, MS Office
Job duties included:
  • providing support for over 100 Windows 95/98 machines
  • assisting all employees with the various Microsoft programs
  • maintaining the network (LAN) connection to Novell, Windows NT, and Linux servers
  • installing and updating the latest antivirus programs
  • completing a Y2K audit for all company computers
 
Envirotest Systems Inc.  (7/8/95-11/29/96) in Boulder, CO -- The nature of work included the inspection of vehicle emission components, use of mainframe computers for vehicle processing and payment, driving the customer's vehicle on a dynamometer, use of cash register, and basic customer service.
 
Team Marketing Services  (2/22/95-5/10/95) in Boulder, CO -- Telemarketing sales using an automatic dialing computer.
 
Han Lab  (9/25/92-5/15/94) in Boulder, CO -- Assisted in lab work for cancer research. Maintained lab, sterilized glassware, produced various chemical solutions, and prepared culture plates. Familiar with sterile technique and use of the Geiger counter for work with radioactive chemicals including the use of safety equipment in a Biohazard area.
 
HLC Industries  (5/24/93-8/06/93) in Detroit, MI -- Inspection of fuel line components, assembly of various engine products, performed high pressure tests on fuel lines, and general use of heavy manufacturing machinery such as high pressure crimping equipment and special belt/rotary saws for cutting steel tubing.
 
 
Projects:
 
  • Completed an embedded Linux based touchscreen device to communicate between fuel pricing software, fuel price signs, and a store clerk/POS system at Skyline Products Inc. This device consisted of an Elo touchscreen attached to an Arcom PC104 platform that was later upgraded to a WYSE mini-ITX platform - both using Qt Embedded based GUI software.
  • Developed a Java airfoil simulator for AeroCopter Inc.
  • Completed a security personnel monitoring program at Level(3) Communications.
  • Built a biometric hand identification scanner from scratch for my group senior project (Capstone Lab). The final working product, completed within 4 months, went on display on December 19, 2002 at our Capstone Expo.
 
 
Programming Skills:
 
Object Oriented Programming, C/C++, Qt/Qtopia, Java, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, Unix/Linux shells, Matlab, and Mathematica as well as assembly programming for the TI TMS320, Motorola 56000, and Intel 8600.
 
 
Other Skills:
 
Network/server administration, TCP/IP networking, Web design, Unix/Linux operating systems, Telnet, FTP, vi, Adobe Photoshop, Micromedia Flash, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Mathematica, Matlab, and rebuilding/repairing desktop computers. Use of an oscilloscope, function generator, multimeter, and logic analyzer. I design web pages in my spare time and currently maintain several websites -- all my websites are hand-coded and most comply with XHTML Strict DTD rules. Although less relevant, I had restaurant experience working in notable Colorado restaurants such as Trios Wine Bar and Grille, Chautauqua Dining Hall, and the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant. I also did volunteer work at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City helping to rehabilitate victims of brain and spinal cord injuries. I am also fluent in the Czech language.
 
 
Interests:
 
Member of Alpha Phi Omega (a community service organization) and the Society of Venture Engineers. I also enjoy running, climbing, snowboarding, tennis, fishing, hiking, kayaking, traveling, and enduro. I also enjoy fixing things in general -- currently rebuilding my motorcycle.
 
 
References:
 
All addresses and telephone numbers of my past employers are available upon request.