PAUL HUNT
9387 Mustang Trail Drive • Reno, NV 89506 • [Send email using form at bottom] •
 [Send email to request phone number] 71.0659 (H) •  [Send email to request phone number] 22.3846 (C)
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Solutions-oriented Embedded Systems Engineer with proven success in the
development of robust software solutions, with expertise in numerous development
environments, languages, protocols, and tools. 
•	Exceptional design, development and debugging abilities, with extensive
experience in the development of robust embedded solutions; specialized expertise
in embedded environments including implementation of communications protocols on
the Intel 960 microcontroller as well as larger processors, smaller
microcontrollers, and ASICs.
•	Broad knowledge of all stages of software development, including analysis,
design, architecture, programming, testing, implementation, and support, as well
as coordinating with several groups to achieve a fast product to market. 
•	Expertise with numerous programming methodologies and languages, development
technologies, and hardware and software utilities, coupled with a demonstrated
ability to promptly master new and evolving technologies.
•	Strong troubleshooting and analysis talents, with a proven ability to
identify, isolate, and resolve issues in early stages of development or even
prior to design.
•	Self-motivated contributor to multidisciplinary IT initiatives with excellent
communications skills; able to work closely with cross-functional business and
technical teams at all levels.
Embedded Development  /  Communications Protocols / C/C++ / ASIC Programming 
Software Testing and Debugging / Leading Project Teams  /  Systems Architecture
and Design 
 Software Development Lifecycle / Embedded Power management systems 
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Platforms:	UNIX, Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista, POSIX , Intel 960, ARM7, ARM9, 8051
Tools:	C/C++, ASIC, VHDL, Verilog, Assembly, Borland C Builder, Microsoft Visual
Studio .NET, Lightwave, Photoshop, Microsoft Word/Excel, Eclipse, Keil
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Embedded Systems Engineer, Server Technology, Reno, NV	May 2007 - Present
Hired primarily as an embedded systems engineer and power system development
engineer. Assisted upgrade of system to accommodate new processor. Primarily a
systems engineer with heavy accent on systems, protocols and testing. Key
engineer in power measurement design and implementation of single and three phase
power systems.

Key Achievements: 
•	Completed conversion of I2C protocol in 2 weeks to new product.
•	Aided in ASIC design which was used for an I2C multiplexor..
•	Headed embedded side of new power measurement and management system, including
the creation of a patented technology for power measurement and maintenance.
•	Created Windows testing application to test power measurement project and aid
testing group in implementing a calibration procedure for production and
testing.
•	Aided in upgrade of ARM7 core processor to ARM9 processor.
•	Implemented core SPI protocol and testing application.
•	Implemented interface application to two separate reference meters used for
calibration and used those interfaces to the meters to help calibrate various
products.
•	Implemented power measurement scheme to measure current, voltage, active and
apparent power and account for phase angle differences in different loads, while
adjusting for temperature variations. All of this was done in an 8051 using
common ADC, timer, and interrupt implementations.
•	Promoted to higher level embedded engineer in one year.

Firmware Engineer IV, International Gaming Technology, Reno, NV	2002 – May 2007
Recruited and subsequently promoted to serve on small team tasked with
streamlining operations and increasing productivity for firmware development
supporting proprietary advanced video platform gaming system. Spearhead and
participate in full software development  lifecycle activities for
next-generation games, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary business and
technical units throughout requirements definition, needs analysis, design and
architecture, programming, and hardware integration. Coordinate and oversee
activities of cross-functional project groups, preparing and delivering status
reports for all group efforts. Perform systems and firmware engineering duties in
robust embedded 3-D graphic environment utilizing proprietary development
language, C/C++, and numerous graphics, 3-D, and hardware/software testing tools.
Designing and introducing communications protocols to a new platform.
Key Achievements: 
•	Promoted into leadership position of Firmware Engineer II, 2 years ahead of
regular promotions schedule.
•	Successfully led development of numerous releases, consistently meeting
scheduling and budgetary demands.
•	Promptly gained expertise in new proprietary development platform and
scripting language, thoroughly mastering system-level code and systems
architecture to streamline future development efforts. 
•	Prepared and delivered comprehensive training to several new engineers,
ensuring proficiency at all skill levels.
•	Defined and implemented process to improve development turnaround time;
subsequently led project from concept to delivery in 7-month schedule, down from
2-3 year development cycle.
•	Proactively tested, troubleshot, and debugged system level issues, promptly
identifying, diagnosing, and resolving a broad range of issues and defects.
•	Successfully delivered 3 games within first year of employment, consistently
meeting scheduling demands while exceeding quality goals.
•	Successfully delivered proprietary embedded communications protocol from
design to final product in one year. 
•	Cultivated and maintained strong relationship with external contractor,
improving business relationship while increasing productivity.
•	Identified, authored, and implemented numerous library and systems
enhancements.
•	Became informational source for many system level components as well as
serving as a teacher for several new engineers.
•	Successfully handling several projects at one time as well as coordinating
with several departments to ensure quick turnaround of product. 
•	Promoted to Firmware Engineer III 1.5 years ahead of a typical timeline.
•	Several years programming primarily in C. Programming in C++ in the last 2
years.
•	Working under multiple managers and delegating to several engineers under my
mentorship. 
•	Working up to 140 hours a week during busy season of year to ensure delivery
of new product to trade show.
•	Delivered proprietary communications protocol.
•	Rewrote significant portion of platform system.




EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 
 Bachelor of Arts in Computer Hardware Technology (2002)
                                     Bachelor of Arts in Software Technology
(2002)
OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Klamath Falls, OR
•	Maintained 3.92 GPA; awarded scholarship for academic honors.
•	Academic projects:  climate control system, MP3 player, numerous embedded
projects based in ASIC (including an embedded I2C controller, IDE controller and
MP3 decoder) programmed in VHDL, embedded C and assembly. 

Masters in Business Administration (2008)                             
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Reno, NV
•	Graduated with GPA of 3.97.