KEVIN M. WILSON
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SUMMARY
Seasoned engineering professional. Twenty plus years of problem solving
experience in Research & Development, and high volume manufacturing. Firmware (TI
- DSP) code support.
Professional programming experience in C/C++ (OOA/OOD), Visual Basic 6 (Visual
Studio [.NET]). MS visual C++/MFC, & (Borland). Programming experience on Windows
& UNIX platforms. Agile Methods training (Java - OOA/OOD). Eclipse and Visual
Studio IDE'.
Engineer Software Test of Quantum PX720 (ESL-e), Sun (SL - 500/8500 a.k.a.
EML-e: Formally StorageTek) tape libraries. Electronic Voting systems, Building
management application. Experienced with Windows/UNIX/Linux/HP-UX servers.
Formal college education in Java (OO), HTML & Web design/ Perl scripting, and
information system security.
WORK EXPERIENCE
HEWLETT-PACKARD 3404 E. Harmony Rd., Ft. Collins Co. 80528 08/02/2006 -
07/03/2008
Library Test Engineer 4, Library software test & field support for customer
service engineers around the globe. Previously SAN Software Test Engineer 2
testing a wide variety of software products and library devices (Quantum PX-720 &
Sun SL-500) configurations. Responsibilities include: Creation of test plans,
creation and execution of test cases, manual ad-hoc testing, defect reporting,
integration and regression testing, SAN setup. Automated tests, white box
debugging. Configuration and administration of Linux, Windows 2000/03 and HP-UX
servers. Web testing, manual testing and (Perl) automated testing applications.
HART INTERCIVIC Inc. 1650 Coal Creek Drive, Lafayette CO. 80026
QA Software Test Engineer 03/13/2006 - 05/31/2006
Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing test plans,
test scripts, and test methodologies that ensure exhaustive testing of the eSlate
and Judge's Booth Controller (JBC) electronic voting devices via manual test
methods, to ensure compliance with system specifications.
SUN (StorageTek), One StorageTek Drv. Louisville CO. 80028
Software Test Engineer [ATS_EVT Group] Jan. 12, 2005 - Dec. 15, 2005
Responsible for testing SL500 and the SL8500 tape library system software.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) of an SL500 StorageTek Library. Duties include,
ensuring that the GUI is working as described in the specification (manual
testing). Responsible for ensuring that each separate interface is reporting the
same information. Troubleshooting discrepancies between the 2 interface (HP &
STK) cards. Defect tracking via bug database. Also software testing the SL8500
library system. Integration and regression testing. Both Automated and manual
testing and script creation, documentation of tests and errors.
DATAPLAY (DPHI) INC. 2580 55th St. Boulder, Co. 80301
Failure Analysis Technician - May 17, 2004 to Nov. 5, 2004.
Perform detailed FA of microelectronics, optical/laser systems &
micro-mechanical devices to ID Root cause failure mechanisms Operate & maintain
electrical & mechanical test & inspection equipment. Draft FA reports & recommend
corrective actions to eliminate failure causes. Use SPC and FMEA knowledge, to
facilitate quality & manufacturing mission.
IMI-NORGREN 5400 S. Delaware St. Littleton, Co. 80120
Senior Systems Analyst. October 29, 2002 to April 30, 2003.
UNIX operating system, 'C' programming. Created business application to support
HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing. Coded (SQL) report writers. Integration
of divisional sites to the company's centralized UNIX system.
SYSTEM & PRODUCT DESIGN. Louisville Co. 80027. Contact at info@spd.net.
Status of Contract: Continuing code support of the application.
Independent Consultant. Enhance and repair VB6 application for an SPD client.
Added new code (Differential and Incremental backup) to client application.
Repaired GUI interface.
DATATRAX Systems Group, 520 Courtney Way Lafayette, Co. 80026
Software Test Engineer. Nov. 2, 2000 to Oct. 18, 2001.
Test Foreseer II on NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 platforms. Developed Software
Testing procedure. Created bug Database. Thoroughly test beta versions prior to
release to beta test sites.
PEAK1 RESOURCES, Inc. 10394 W. Chatfield Ave. Ste.108, Littleton Colo. 80127
Junior Programmer. Sept. 27, 1999 to August 31, 2000.
Application design and support. Converted VB3/4 applications, to VB6 added new
functionality. Legacy support of current (16 bit) application, in Windows
3x/95/98. Created installs using install Shield 3 and 5. COM skills. ACCESS97,
DB2, SQL experience, win16&32API, visual SourceSafe 6.
COMPUTER TASK GROUP 4699 Nautilus court, Ste. 101 Boulder, Colorado. 80301.
Senior Software Engineer. June 2, 1998 to June 18, 1999.
Enhancement, maintenance and support for California's Child Welfare Dept., a
Client/Server application. Visual Basic (3 & 5) application. A CICS platform for
Windows95. DB2 Relational Database.
MAXTOR Corporation, 2190 Miller Dr. Longmont, CO. 80501.
Software Engineer (Independent Contract) Feb. 10, 1997 - March 31, 1998.
Coded Maxtor's read/write software tools (VB, C, C++), added Visual Basic
(Active X components), created GUI interface for on-board diagnostics
(Read/Write).
MAXTOR Corporation 2190 Miller Dr. Longmont, CO. 80501
Firmware Technician. July 7, 1990 - Sept. 20, 1996. Responsible for root cause
Failure Analysis (FA), of hard drive firmware (assembly language). Firmware
technician - Debug drive code (Digital Signal Processor, DSP: Texas Instruments
C2X), recommend fixes to the source code engineer.
MINISCRIBE Corporation 1861 Left-hand Cr. Longmont, CO. 80501
Manufacturing Tech. I - Engineering Technician IV. January 26, 1983 - July 7,
1990. Both SCSI and AT interfaces. Responsible for root cause Failure Analysis,
on head disk assemblies and drive (card) electronics. Designed testers for
prototype circuit boards and head disk assemblies (hda). Designed servo head
polarity tester. Software testing Unit Test applications.
STORAGE Technology Corporation 2270 S. 88th Louisville, CO. 80028
Manufacturing Technician I to Engineering Technician 2. March 23, 1981 - October
29, 1982. Responsible for root cause failure analysis of disk drives, and the
training of new technicians. Assembled, tested and prepared disk drive units
(8650 & 8370) for shipment, ensured quality. Assembled disk certifiers from raw
materials (wire harnesses, cards, sensors). Tested and debugged same.
NATIONAL CENTER For ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH (NCAR)
1850 Table Mesa Dr. Boulder, CO. 80303
Electrical-Optical Technician Intern - March 20, 1980 - March 20, 1981.
Lab technician/intern to Dr. William G. Mankin Ph.D. Trained in optics as they
apply to infrared spectroscopy. Assembled data for reports to National Science
Foundation. Repair and maintenance of interferometer and its associated
electronics.
EDUCATION
Graduate - Cum Laude 2007 Colorado Technical University, Colo. BSSE (Java, IS
Security)
Graduated 1980 Vo-Tech Boulder, Co. Digital Electronics and Microprocessors.
Graduated 1977 U.S. Naval Electronic Technician "A" School (Radio & Radar).
CERTIFICATES and HONORS
Deans List Metropolitan State College
Deans List Colorado Technical University
Chancellors List Colorado Technical University
Object Oriented Methods (Colorado Technical University)
Software Engineering Process (Colorado Technical University)
Business Fundamentals (Colorado Technical University)
UNIX Network Administration (Colorado Technical University)
Software Engineering Application (Colorado Technical University)
MILITARY SERVICE
UNITED STATES NAVY * Electronic Technician (Radio and Radar)
Honorable Discharge USN, service period 1975-1979, Top Secret Clearance [DOD]. |