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SUMMARYExperience: Electro-Optic (EO), infrared (IR), and LiDAR remote sensing systems (hands-on field / lab work; theoretical modeling; data analysis / reduction / database storage & search; distributed processing pipeline construction); model-based design; signal & image processing. 20+ years supporting DoD, IC & NASA in various capacities (civil service, contractor, independent consultant and trusted agent). Primarily work in MATLAB / Simulink and python. Have professionally tutored students in the use of MATLAB.Objective: Adaptive technical problem solver with broad background seeking research engineering consultant roles in applied R&D environments; duties geared primarily toward solution of novel problems is desired.Clearance: Current TS/SCI (SSBI). Last PR dated 8/15/2018. CI poly adjudicated 02/16/2017.Education: M.S. & B.S. Electrical Engineering, Penn State University (2002, 2000).Personal: Strong analytic ability and communication skills, assertive, self-motivated, learn quickly, and very resourceful.Future project topics of interest: Neuroscience; neuromorphic computing; optical computing / signal processing.EXPERIENCESlick Engineering & Consulting, Inc January 2016 - Present, US, AZ / CA / FL (Delray Beach)Owner / ConsultantSlick Engineering & Consulting, Inc. March 2024 PresentBuilding python / PyQt-based image forensics tool (frequency domain-based pattern isolation / removal)Overview given here: https://sites.google.com/slick-engineering.com/info/homeCaltech / NASA JPL - Scientific Software & Analysis (Imaging Systems) August 2017 December 2021, CA (Pasadena), FLStaff augmentation (on-site / remote)Radiometric & focal plane array (FPA) modeling of imaging test-bed characteristics; analysis / reduction of performance data.Software development and analytical studies focused on end-to-end simulation of imaging sensor system designs.Image chain modeling.Packaged various image processing algorithms into Docker images (meeting specified interface format), enabling deployment as executables on AWS GovCloud EC2 Linux instances.Orbital ATK - Software Tool Development (Spacecraft Control Systems) January 2016 August 2017, AZ (Gilbert)Staff augmentation (on-site)Created and enhanced spacecraft ground software for on-orbit mission (MATLAB / Simulink / Real-Time Workshop / Embedded Coder, C/C++, C#, Java).Aelius Exploitation Technologies April 2022 - March 2024, US, FL (remote: Delray Beach)Sr. Engineer (Scientific Software & Analysis)Image processing & analysis for real-time anomaly & object detection from airborne platform, using nVidia edge processing hardware.(python / numba, DeepStream); advisory role for similar project involving long-wave IR (LWIR) object detection.Automation of and user-facing GUI design for Simulink-based aircraft flight dynamics simulation.Machine learning development / training on multi-GPU systems (TensorFlow, AWS GovCloud).Created analysis of alternatives report detailing integration of AFSIM (Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling) with Unreal Engine 5.U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems CenterAdvanced Development Directorate June 2015 - January 2016, US, CA (El Segundo)Sr. Engineer Software Development (Space Systems Effectiveness) Engility / TASC, Inc. (support contractor: off- & on-site)Lead continued software development for a novel tool, which allows an end user to enter mission needs and substantially automate space system architecture trade studies (C# & Python).Undisclosed Organizations March 2014 - January 2015, US, CA (Costa Mesa)Consultant - System Design (Surveillance / Home Security and Automation)Reviewed 3D imaging short-wave IR (SWIR) LIDAR system prototype design to assist with debugging intermittent sensor array failures.Contributed to development of surveillance system products.Worked towards a prototype of patented home surveillance and automation system. Project involved Linux-based single board computer, video capture / streaming, web server setup and secure communication.U.S. Army Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) June 2012 - March 2014, US, MD (APG)Sr. Engineer - MATLAB / Simulink Developer (Air Defense Systems) DHPC Technologies, Inc. (on-site support contractor)Developed software to control IR countermeasure system Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) test setup. Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) created in Java using NetBeans, then imported into MATLAB for use with native MATLAB processing code. Interface with real-time PCs performed using xPC Target and Java-based TCP/IP capabilities.Sr. Research Engineer - IR Countermeasure Researcher (Air Defense Systems) CACI Technologies, Inc. (on-site support contractor)Orchestrated the counter-countermeasure development activities for a surface-to-air missile test group / lab.Provided technical guidance on EO/IR simulation software / hardware and lab systems architecture.Provided missile performance analysis software tools, like those developed at previous position with JHU-APL.Created a user-friendly, MATLAB-based GUI front end interface for Georgia Tech Research Institute's (GTRI) Imaging Seeker and Missile Simulation (ISAMS) software package - provides the user with a simplified means to enter various parameter value ranges and perform single or batch simulation runs.Continued education by taking 3.5-day course from GTRI - "Tracking in Sensor Systems", and 4-day course "Introduction to / Intermediate Data Mining and Predictive Analytics with RapidMiner" from Rapid-I.The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory April 2010 - June 2012, US, MD (Laurel)Sr. Engineer - MATLAB Developer & IR Seeker Analyst (Ballistic Missile Defense) (on-site support contractor / APL Sr. Staff)Air and Missile Defense Department, Electro-Optical & IR Seekers & Sensor Systems GroupCreated MATLAB-based tool chain for performing radiometric calibration of custom IR scene projection system, which is used for ambient testing of Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) Block 1B IR seeker; documented this process, along with the complete image generation chain.Created and updated / modified MATLAB-based SM-3 telemetry analysis and visualization utilities.Set up / created tool chain for database storage, search and visualization of Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) telemetry data (MATLAB / MySQL).Received written and monetary acknowledgement of noteworthy contribution to a GUI-based MATLAB tool for visualization of SM-3 telemetry / IR seeker video feed overlay - provided by Air and Missile Defense department head (Oct. 2011).Continued education by taking internal JHU/APL course in compressive sensing.Sr. Engineer - Simulink Developer & Analyst (Spacecraft Guidance & Control)Space Department - Mission Design, Guidance and Control Group (on-site support contractor)Augmented and refined Simulink-based behavioral model for NASAs RBSP (Radiation Belt Storm Probes/ Van Allen Probes) spacecraft; work focused primarily on modeling and simulation implementation via the efficient use of MATLAB scripting and Simulink / Real-Time Workshop. Also carried out predictive performance analyses using this model.Created GUI-based MATLAB tool for efficient performance comparison of Simulink simulation output vs test-bed telemetry output.EOIR Technologies, Inc May 2008 - April 2010, US, VA / MDSr. Engineer - Algorithm and Software Development (Surveillance) MD, Forest HillIntelligence and Combat Information Systems Directorate, U.S. Army Intelligence & Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) (on-site support contractor)Investigated video / image processing and tracking algorithms for incorporation into U.S. Army intelligence gathering and dissemination software.Became familiar with Simulink Real-Time Workshop and Embedded Coder, for auto-generation of C/C++ code from Simulink algorithm models.Consultant - Rapid Embedded System Integration & Prototyping (Surveillance) VA, Dam NeckU.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), Technical Surveillance Branch (on-site support contractor)Team-oriented environment, which enabled direct interaction with active-duty Naval Special Warfare personnel; interfaced with end users to determine systems design requirements for special reconnaissance equipment research and development efforts; sole on-site company representative.Researched & fully outlined all hardware and software (tools, test equipment, simulation software, embedded system rapid prototyping software / hardware, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) prototyping machinery, etc.) necessary to equip complete electronics rapid prototyping facility. Provided multi-phase plan for purchase of equipment and software, to satisfy customer's desired initial, medium-, and long-term capabilities.Served as informal technical evaluator of external vendors' custom-made special reconnaissance equipment, and of vendor capabilities.Attended various conferences, workshops, and software training courses to expand education, and also to identify components and systems that could be incorporated into future designs of man-portable special reconnaissance equipment.The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory April 2007 - May 2008, US, MD (Laurel)Sr. Staff Research Engineer - Video & Image Processing (Information Exploitation)Applied Information Sciences Department, Information Exploitation GroupUpgraded and built interface to statistical pattern recognition-based MATLAB software for video source recognition. Presented and deployed the software to customer, where it will be in operational use.Created a GUI-based tool for analysis / enhancement of imagery via interactive manipulation of the 2D Fourier transform (MATLAB).Partially developed a machine-vision based automated calibration system for a scanning LIDAR custom gimbal assembly (MATLAB and C++).Participated in flight data collection of aerial LIDAR topographical surveys.Continued education - took courses in wavelet analysis (via Applied Technology Institute), dTective video forensic software (via Ocean Systems), and Project Management (via JHU/APL).Engineering, Research and Consulting, Inc August 2004 - April 2007, US, AL (Huntsville)Research Engineer - IR Scene Projection & Imaging (Missile Testing)U.S. Army Redstone Technical Test Center (RTTC), Infrared & Electro-Optics Group (on-site support contractor)Developed and implemented IR Scene Projector (IRSP) Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) process (MATLAB and C++) for improving the performance of HWIL, non-destructive testing of Army, Navy and Air Force missile systems.Developed and implemented software to perform multi-point NUC on IR sensor imagery (MATLAB and C++).Developed and implemented image processing routines to aid in sensor calibration and post processing of field data.Developed distributed simulation to predict visual artifacts produced by observing an IRSP with a focal plane array (FPA) sensor.Received written and monetary acknowledgement of noteworthy progress on IRSP NUC work from ERC President, Dr. Ernie Wu (Dec. 2005).Performed data analyst duties during 2-week field test of airborne surveillance and fire control system in desert environment.Continued education - took short courses in Fourier optics, IR scene projection, radiometry, testing and evaluation of electro-optical imaging systems, wavelet analysis (all via SPIE), and underwater acoustics & signal processing (via PSU ARL).U.S. Army (Civil Service) July 2002 - August 2004, US, VA / NJElectronics Engineer - Battle Planning Software NJ, Ft. MonmouthCommand & Control Directorate - Networked Sensors TeamDeveloped GUIs, using Visual C++ .NET, to be integrated into fielded battle planning and command and control software.Provided technical guidance to management regarding electro-optical systems.Continued education - took courses in DoD acquisition process and project management, attended technical seminars, and took a course focused on practical application and programming of Texas Instruments (TI) fixed-point digital signal processors (via Georgia Tech).Electronics Engineer - Mine Detection (Acoustics) VA, Ft. BelvoirNight Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate - Countermine Technology TeamAided in the sustainment and expansion of a research group focused on examining the uses of various acoustic and electromagnetic energy sources and sensors for the Army's next generation of landmine detection equipment.Gained working knowledge of basic acoustics, acoustical measurement techniques and equipment, and laser Doppler vibrometry.Examined structural properties of landmines and landmine simulants by creating models with ANSYS finite element (FE) software.Created a MATLAB-based GUI, used to collect real-time accelerometer data for structural vibration mode studies.Assisted in field tests, including flight, of single sensors and sensor suites - work performed at U.S. Army installations in Virginia and Arizona.Continued education - took courses in ZEMAX and ANSYS software packages, microwave radar, leadership skills, contract management, a graduate course in modeling and evaluation of surveillance and reconnaissance imaging systems (via GMU), and hands-on explosives training (via U.S. Army).Penn State University Applied Research Laboratory January 2001 - May 2002, US, PA (University Park)Graduate Research Assistant - Laser Remote SensingGeoscience and Remote Sensing DepartmentAssisted in maintaining, operating and modifying a unique Raman LIght Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) system - this included repair / replacement of system components, covering optical, electrical and mechanical subsystems.Assisted in organizing and conducting a five-week field study of factors determining the occurrence of ozone and fine particles in Northeast Philadelphia, PA - this included movement, setup, operation, and field maintenance of equipment.Created and upgraded MATLAB-based LiDAR data processing algorithms and GUIs.Intel Corporation May 2000 - August 2000, US, AZ (Chandler)Intern Component Design Engineer - Microelectronic Circuit Floor-PlanningPhysical Components GroupAreas of technical exposure: UNIX; Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) physical design and analysis; ASIC design validation; Perl scripting language.Penn State University Applied Research Laboratory May 1999 - May 2000, US, PA (University Park)Co-op Systems Engineer - Adaptive Signal ProcessingSignal Processing DepartmentAreas of technical exposure: adaptive algorithms; programming and GUI development with MATLAB.EDUCATIONThe Pennsylvania State University M.S. - Electrical Engineering (January 2001 - May 2002)GPA: 3.7/4.0Thesis title: Lower Tropospheric Temperature Measurement Scheme for an Advanced Lidar Atmospheric Profiling System. B.S. - Electrical Engineering (August 1996 - December 2000)Overall GPA: 3.5/4.0SKILLSComputer Applications: Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, TableCurve2D, and TableCurve3D. Some experience with Altium Designer, Code Composer Studio (for TI TMS320C6713 DSK), Docker, ISAMS, Mathcad, Mathematica, MODTRAN, NVTherm, SolidWorks, SolidWorks-To-SimMechanics Translator, and VirtualBox.Computer Platforms: Familiar with Linux, macOS and Windows; virtual machines; Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud); AWS GovCloud; Google Colab; Raspberry Pi; Seeed Studio Jetson Sub Mini PC with Jetson Xavier NX module.Computer Programming: Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink; experience with various Toolboxes and Blocksets (e.g. Control System, Database, Image Acquisition, Image Processing, Instrument Control, Optimization, Signal Processing, SimMechanics); experience withMatlabMPI and pMatlab (for parallelizing algorithms to run on multi-processor machines), C-MEX file creation, MATLAB Coder, Simulink Coder. Familiar with Python; various libraries (e.g. numpy, matplotlib, pandas), numba (perform calculations on GPU), Jupyter notebooks (used heavily). Familiar with Integrated Design Environments (IDEs): Visual C++, Visual C#, PyCharm, NetBeans and Eclipse. Familiar with virtual environments (Anaconda).Equipment: Experience with the maintenance and safe operation of a high-power laser optic system, integrating spheres, blackbodies, optical power meters, spectroradiometers, and spectrophotometers. Also have experience with laser Doppler vibrometers, microphones, accelerometers, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and vector network analyzer.ORGANIZATIONSMember, IEEE 22 years. Signal Processing Society member.CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONSMIRAGE 1.5 Infrared Scene Projector Non-Uniformity Correction, 4th Annual Infrared Working Group, 2-4 Nov. 2005, Orlando, FL.Multi-Point Infrared Sensor Non-Uniformity Correction Algorithm and Implementation, 4th Annual Infrared Working Group, 2-4 Nov. 2005, Orlando, FL.PUBLICATIONSFenneman, D., Slick, C., Velea, D., Comparison of Measured vs Predicted Buried Mine Resonant Behavior, Proceedings of the SPIE: 2003 Annual International Symposium on Aerospace/Defense Sensing, Simulation, and Controls, Orlando, Florida, April, 2003.PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE/pre> |
