Review my resume. Please.

vtd_at_charter.net
Date: 08/18/04 

Date: 18 Aug 2004 09:51:59 -0700

Started looking for another job, however no much result yet. I'm
wondering whether ther is anything wrong with my resume. Therefore any
comments are highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Vladi

OBJECTIVE
Looking for FW Development position to utilize my skills and provide
an opportunity for further growth.

SUMMARY
7+ years experience in concept-to-production multi-facets of real-time
embedded systems development including low-level embedded application
programming (standalone or as part of an integrated system),
hardware/software system integration, rapid prototyping for
proof-of-concept or feasibility studies, establishing development
environments for embedded platforms including porting of various
operating systems and development kits to embedded targets. Accustomed
to working independently or as part of a team. Excellent
communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
Fully authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Fluent in English, Russian.

 - Strong knowledge of embedded systems architecture and design
concepts. Extensive working experience with various 8-, 16- and 32 bit
microprocessor and several DSP architectures on hardware and software
(Assembler language) levels. Proficient in C/C++. Extensive knowledge
and hands-on experience in RTOS concepts and usage. Experienced with
low-resources systems and performance critical modules implementation.
 - Low-level Board Support Packages (BSP for VxWorks and other
RTOS’) and Boot-Loaders development experience.
 - Hands-on experience in device drivers development.
 - Experienced in networking protocols and data communication
concepts.
 - Diagnostic, Test, Validation, performance and quality assurance
procedures development.
 - Familiarity with Audio processing concepts.
 - Strong knowledge, understanding and working experience in hardware
operation: both digital and analog.
 - Experienced in designing single- and multi-processors
systems’ applications, familiar with Digital Signal Processing
concepts.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in GNU Make, UNIX Shell
Programming and Version Control systems.
 - Familiar and experienced in Compilers’ internals, various
development and debugging tools.
 - Extensive hands-on experience with laboratory tools: digital
oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, various signal
generators and more.
 - Extensive experience in close work with other Software, Hardware
and Mechanical development teams.
 - Self-motivated, hard worker. Able to learn new issues fast.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY
SOFTWARE
High Level Languages: C/C++
Assembler Languages: MIPS 4K series, Motorola PowerPC (MPC860), Intel
x86, Intel x51, Microchip PIC family, Motorola 56K DSP family, several
custom RISC microcontrollers and DSPs.
Script Language: Perl
UNIX Shell Programming
GNU Make

ENVIRONMENTS
RTOS: VxWorks (2.5 years of experience), uCOS (2 years of
experience), Nucleus;
Development Environments: Visual Studio 6.0, MSVC, Tornado 2.0 for
VxWorks
Version Control: CVS, SourceSafe

HARDWARE
Digital: various microprocessors; memory devices (single and
multi-port); various communication devices; programmable logic devices
and more.
Analog: power modules; RF devices; IR devices and more.

TECHNOLOGIES
Ethernet, MOST (Media Oriented System Trasnport) and CAN (Controller
Area Network)
Communication Protocols: TCP/IP, DOCSIS
Control Communication Interfaces: USB, I2C, SPI, RS232, RS485
I2S Data communication format
Device Drivers: Ethernet, USART, USB, I2C, SPI devices; input/output
user interface (keypad, displays), audio codecs, RF devices (frequency
generators),.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2001 - Present
XXXX - Northborough, MA
Leading Embedded SW Developer

Designed, implemented, tested and supported various infotainment and
network devices for automotive industry based on MOST (Media Oriented
Systems Transport) optical network: Network protocol stack conforms to
the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) reference model; design focused
primarily on the development of the Physical, Data-Link, and Transport
Layers.
Participated in new silicon ICs tests and validation procedures.
As a leading embedded SW engineer my duties include requirements
design, software architecture design and implementation, debugging,
verification and validation, documentation and customer support of the
products.

Newly developed IC diagnostic, validation and tests.
- Designed and implemented low-level FW modules for IC operation.
- Designed various IC modules’ diagnostic and validation
procedures.
- Implemented IC test FW

8 channels Audio Amplifier Controller for low, medium and high end
applications based on MOST optical/electrical network.
The Amplifier Controller is based on multi-processor system on the
chip evaluating 2 DSPs and MOST network transceiver controlled by
16-bit built-in host microprocessor.
- Developed Control Processor and DSP FW
- RTOS based design
- Device Drivers
- Performance (timing) and resources (memory consumption) critical
modules implementation
- Acquired Digital Signal Processing knowledge.
- Data communication protocols implementation.
- Designed and implemented software power management module for power
adjustment based on real-time performance and requirements.

Designed and implemented Low Level Debugging Tools for custom IC
development support.
Involves implementation of built-in In Circuit Emulator (ICE)
communicating with external host over RS232 and I2C interfaces.
Performance Analyzer for network activity.
- Developed Control Processor FW and communication protocol
- Assembler development
- Low level Device Drivers design and implementation
- Interface with PC based host
- Data communication concepts

Boot Loader development for custom target.
Designed and successfully created boot-loader with no build-in
debugger or emulator available.
Implemented extended debugging capabilities. Ported uCos/OS-II RTOS to
the target.

MOST Intelligent Network Interface Controller
MOST INIC compliant with ISO reference model: Focused on Physical,
Data and Transport layers.
- Host Controller and DSP FW
- Acquired extensive experience in Network synchronization concepts.
- Data communication including I2S format

Designed and implemented Human Machine Interface (HMI) module for
automotive industry based on PowerPC MPC860 microcontroller and MOST
network transceiver.
- VxWorks RTOS
- Peripheral Device’s Drivers
- Data communication concepts

Power control Module based on MicoChip PIC low-power controller
- Device Drivers
- Power consumption considerations

1997 - 2001
XXXX - Israel
Firmware SW Developer

Designed and implemented InterSky IP Satellite Communication Modem
firmware.
- Designed and implemented full Board Support Package (BSP) under
VxWorks for standalone satellite communication modem.
- MPEG Service Information handling algorithm implementation.
- Device Drivers development including QPSK demodulator link IC
driver.

Designed and implemented Satellite RF Receiver FW
- Host Controller and DSP FW
- Signal Acquisition algorithm implementation
- Digital HW
- RF link IC low level driver implementation.

EDUCATION
1994-1999 - BS in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) - XXXX Academy

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