Craig A. Scharf

Software and Systems Engineering
 Development, Integration, Collaboration, Migration, Enhancement and Support

PO Box 1515
Johnson City, Texas 78636 ~ USA
 [Send email to request phone number] 68-4151
Email: [Send email using form at bottom]

Summary of Experience

Extensive experience in providing management control of technology and processes
for software and engineering needs.  Roles mainly focus on completing mission
critical projects residing on multiple platforms using various strategies,
languages and tools for a variety of customers. 

Employment History


Major U.S. Airplane Manufacturer, AZ. Contract, May 2009 - present
* Tools: Ada 2005, Java, Groovy, Clearcase, Rose.
    Platforms: Linux, Windows XP and NT.
* Development, Quality Assurance and release of territorial area training
simulator for SBInet.  Software is based on flight simulation applications.  Main
responsibilities include support for camera control functions such as continuous
zoom, discrete zoom, skew (pan), focus and related activities. 

Vought Aircraft Industries / Northrop-Grumman, Dallas, TX; Johnson City, TX.
Contract, February 2008 – April 2009
* Tools: Visual C++ 2005 .NET, VB .NET, Perl, Excel, TCP/IP, Fortran, Visual
Basic 6, CVS, SVN, UML (Observer (MVC)), Microsoft Excel, Web publishing,
TeamCenter
    Platforms: Windows XP and NT, Win32 and UNIX.
* Support for 787, 747-8, C5 and other airplane programs in the design,
development and maintenance of CATIA V4 and CATIA V5 (graphics/CAD/CAM) tools and
customizations.

Rockwell Collins Avionics Development for U.S. Army, Cedar Rapids, IA. Contract,
May 2007 – January 2008
* Tools: Win32 C++, VMOS, TCP/IP, FSSL/CIO, Eclipse, ClearCase, DOORS, PAT, UML
(Observer, Singleton and other patterns utilized), Ada.
    Platforms: Windows XP and NT, Win32, VMOS, UNIX, SunOS.
* Developed parts of an embedded avionics central communication component for a
helicopter multi-function display (MFD) tracking system.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Austin, TX. Contract, Oct. 2005 – May 2007.
* Tools: Visual C++, Orbix (CORBA), Eclipse, JUnit / Java, Ant, cvs, UML
(Factory, Singleton and other patterns utilized), MFC.
    Platforms: Windows XP and NT, Unix, Oracle 9, DB2, SQL, PL/SQL.
* System developer for global support/development customization software group
responsible for maintenance and enhancement of IBM produced (core development
located in Japan) SiView automation robotics product for worldwide wafer
production Fab (manufacturing facility) support.  Most work was primarily for the
support of the 300 mm Dresden, Germany AMD FAB 36.
 
Lockheed-Martin Aerospace, Fort Worth, TX. Contract, Nov. 2003 to Oct. 2005.
* Tools: Java / JDK, XSL, XML, Eclipse, PVCS, JacORB (CORBA), UML (Factory,
Composite, Singleton and other patterns utilized).
    Platforms: Windows 2000 and NT, Sun OS, UNIX, Oracle 9 / SQL.
* Worked in a support/development software group with electrical engineering
staff as software developer and other roles for the Signal Information Management
System (SIMS) used by a multinational organization as part of the Software
Collaborative Environment for the aerospace SDD phase for the Joint Strike
Fighter (JSF/F35).  Specific responsibilities included development and
maintenance of an integrated ReportService. 

Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Puget Sound, WA. Contract starting June 1996 ending
Jan. 2002, primarily involved in the development, integration and support of
CATIA Design Tools for the 777-200 (LR, ER, and other), 737 Next Generation, 767,
757 and 747 programs.  Also, worked on the Sonic Cruiser, ECAF, and international
design integration (offloading).
* During this contract I received 10 formal accolades (written and signed
certificates of appreciation accompanied with monetary awards) for work on
various projects for various managers.  Some of the quotes from these accolades
include:

… your ability to “make things happen” has been a significant contribution to
the success of this project. 1998.

You have been influential in working with the Rational Corporation to direct the
team in using the OO modeling tool Rose/C++.  1998.

… patiently put up with changing design and new documentation requirements
during the software development life cycle.  June 1999.

Your cooperation, teaming, and positive approach to the many obstacles the team
faced during this project [WebCADRE] provided significant motivation to the team
and resulted in a product that exceeded the customer’s expectations…. Through
your efforts, the Boeing Company can realize substantial savings by reducing
procurement costs of raw materials and reducing proliferation of new profile
standards.   2001.

… you accomplished this extraordinary task [design work transfer to BAE Systems
in Prestwick, Scotland] efficiently and effectively… was critical to the success
of this project and very much appreciated.  We thank you for the quality job you
performed.  June 2001.

* Tools: C, C++, Perl, Java, JavaScript, VB, VBScript, Fortran, ClearCase, RCS,
Rational Rose / UML, JCL, SoftBench, UNIX shell, HTML, XML, ASP, CGI, Syncsort,
QMF, Chart F/X, CATIA V4, CATIA V5, PL/SQL, SQLPlus, Oracle, DB2, MS SQL and
implementing embedded SQL procedures. 
Platforms: MVS, UNIX – HPUX, AIX, SGI UNIX, Windows NT, MS Windows, Oracle,
DB2.
* System Architect, Project Management, Functional Architect, Developer, Editor,
Unit Representative and other roles during almost 6 year period with Boeing on a
number of projects for CATIA CAD/CAM applications including spatial integration
development with 24x7 support, tubing, human modeling, standard part selection,
standard profile (extrusion) selection, OOA/OOD migration and single source
development.

Chase/Chemical/Texas Commerce Bank, Houston, TX. Contract. July 1995 to February
1996.
* Tools/platforms: PCs, VMS/Fortran, Rdb/SQL/CDO, CQCS menus, MVS, Bloomberg,
Lotus.
* Consultant/developer: Addressed collateralized and non-collateralized bond
management/trust in anticipation of the Chase-Chemical bank merger.

Sector 7, Austin, TX. Contract. March 1995 to July 1995.
* Tools and platforms: VMS Alpha-AXP and OSF/1, 36,000 lines of MACRO-32
assembler and 1,000,000 lines of VAX BASIC to HP 9000 and C/UNIX (HPUX).
* Developer: Migration of inventory and production control system from VMS/Alpha
to UNIX.
 
Thiokol Corporation, Brigham City, UT. Contract. March 1994 to January 1995.
* Tools and platforms: C, VMS, DECNET, PATHWORKS, SHERPA/DMS and INGRES (SQL).
* Developer / Analyst: US Space Shuttle’s Solid Rocket motor redesign project
(result of Challenger explosion).  Implement tracking of parts and refurbishment
procedures.

Dow Jones and Company, Princeton, NJ. Contract. October 1993 to March 1994.
* Tools and platforms: VAX/VMS C, BASIS, MOTIF and DCL.
* Developer / Analyst: Automated feed for Far Eastern Economic Review from Hong
Kong. 

Digital Equipment Corporation/MCI Telecommunications, Austin, TX. Contract. May
1993 to July 1993.
* Tools and Platforms: MCI GUI, VAX C, local database, VMS mailboxes and shared
memory. 
* Developer / Analyst: Conversion of WANG automatic dialing / telemarketing
inter-process communications system.

Digital Equipment Corporation/United States Air Force, St. Louis, MO. Contract.
Nov. 1992 to May 1993.
* Tools and platforms: DoD standard 2167A, VMS/SEVMS VAX C, Ada, TCP/IP, DECNET.

* Developer / Analyst: Communications and Control Multi-Level Security Project -
Global Decision Support System (C2MLSP-GDSS) secure audit software for USAF.

Puredata, San Antonio, TX. Contract. May 1991 to November 1991.
* Tools and Platforms: ARCNET PC token ring local area network, Borland’s C++,
Microsoft C,  Vermont Views, MS/PC DOS for PS/1 and PS/2s on 286 and 386
* Developer / Analyst: Hardware/software integration for new hardware
communication substitute HUB (S-HUB).
* Developed I/O interface and user interface network and control which allows
monitoring node activity, enabling and disabling specific nodes and problem
detection/correction functions.

Electrocom Automation, Arlington, TX. Contract. November 1989 to January 1991.
* Tools and platforms: PDP/VAX/ICOM/INTEL, assembler, Fortran, PASCAL, RSX11/M,
VMS, PC/DOS and UNIX.
* Developer / Analyst: Created commercial automated mail sorting equipment using
Multi-Line Optical Character Recognition technology.
* Developer / Analyst: US State Department package/mail sorting project.

Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, TX. Contract. July 1988 to May 1989.
* Tools and platforms: VAX/VMS, Fortran.
* Developer: Global Process Information (GPI) project.
* Analyst / Developer: Realtime and historical process control system. Created
motion graphics on systems not designed for such.

TXE/Frito-Lay, Houston, TX.  November 1987 to February 1988.
* Tools and platforms: VAX/VMS, Fortran, Yourdon, Rdb.
* Database Architect, Developer: Frito -Lay process control system for GA.

City Public Service, San Antonio, TX. Contract. July 1986 to September 1987.
* Tools and platforms: Timeline, VAX/VMS, C, Fortran, assembler.
* Project Manager - Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system –
design, train and manage 18 staff. 


Datapoint Corporation, San Antonio, TX. March 1983 to June 1986.
* Tools and platforms: RMS/DOS/DASL/RASL/C/UNIX/MVS…
* Project Leader / Project Manager / Software/Systems Programmer III: Software
System Testing and Certification. Initially employed as a programmer/analyst to
design and implement operating system memory tests. 
* Management level position in charge of testing all operating systems with
eight direct reports. 
* Lead main testing for INX project, first ever IBM PC networking card.
* In charge of testing SNA communications hardware/software gateway product to
emulate 3270 and 3770 protocols.

Synercom Technology, Sugarland, TX. March 1981 to November 1982. Graphics
Programmer/Analyst. 
* Tools and platforms: INTEL 8086 microprocessor controlled workstation, PDP/RSX
11/70, Fortran, MACRO11, MACRO32. (assembler), VAX/VMS Project Lead / Developer:
Hardware and software for a CAD automated mapping (cartography) and drafting
system. 
* Software lead for new color graphics interface
* Implemented quality program/process.

Technology for Communications International (TCI), Mountain View, CA. April 1980
to March 1981.
* Tools and platforms: VAX 11/780, Fortran, HP1000, Megatek Wizard 7000, HP
assembler.
* Project Lead / Developer / Analyst: Design and implementation of automated
production control system.
* In charge of AR/AP business related systems.
* Decided on the purchase of many peripherals such as tagging machines and
automated drafting systems.
* Developed software for single site radio direction finding display system.
* Development of HP I/O drivers.

Informatics/NASA, Mountain View (Moffett), CA. Contract. 1979 to 1980.
* Tools and platforms: VAX 11/780 and PDP 11/34s DECNET’d under RSX11-M,
assembler.
* Sr. Programmer / Analyst: Human Bedrest study for Shuttle reentry and duration
space flight.
* Analyst / Developer: Data acquisition system for the “Human Bedrest” study.

University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA. 1976 to 1979.
* Tools and platforms: Terak micros. Sigma 7s, APL, SYMBOL, Fortran and PASCAL.

* Physical Sciences Department, Anthropology Dept. and UCI Computer Facility. 
* Computer Aided Instruction for Mathematics, Physics and Anthropology courses.
* Cost analysis for the State of California.
* Fire retardant clothing analysis.

Education and Certifications

University of California, Irvine.  B.S. Chemistry Major. 1975 to 1979.
University of Texas, San Antonio. Courses in Computer Science and Texas History.
1983 to 1985.

1983 - Datapoint DASL/C 40-hour course completion.
1985 - Datapoint Communications development 40-hour course.
1990 - Completed Conversions from Fortran to C, the effective use of the C
language.
1992 - Completed state approved Emergency Care Attendant (TX ECA level
paramedic) training.
       Allowed Texas ECA certification to expire on June 30, 1997.
1996-1997: C++, an object approach - 10 week, 30-hour course; OO Analysis and
Design; 
       Productivity Plus; IBM DDCS 16-hour course; HP’s SoftBench – 16-hour
course; and Atria’s 
       ClearCase- 16-hour course.
1997:  Rational Corporation: Certificates of Completion - Introduction to
Rational Rose / C++ and
       Object Oriented Analysis and Design with C++. Each was a 24-hour course.
1997: Java Software Programming - 5 week, 33-hour course.
1998: Rational Corporation, ClearCase – System Administration, 1 week, 40-hour
course.
1999: Oracle – Introduction to SQLPLUS and PL/SQL – 1 week, 40-hour course.
2000: Visual Basic - Level 2 course – 1 week, 32-hour course.
2000: Perl – 1 week, 40-hour course.
2001: Web based JAVA – 24-hour course.

Citizenship:  United States
Clearances:
DOD Final Secret Clearance: Active 
DHS (Dept of Homeland Security) Interim