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Contact Information

Rob Scala
Scala Systems, LLC
35 Blinman Street
New London, CT 06320
860-443-5702
rob@scalasystems.com
www.scalasystems.com

Summary of Experience

I provide my clients reliable and creative solutions to their difficult or unusual software challenges.  My extensive and varied experience with software, engineering and science allows me to produce results quickly and cost-effectively without the need for more engineering resources. 

Quality software is a passion for me.  I am not satisfied unless the software design truly reflects the problem space, is robust and is extensible.  I am not satisfied unless the software includes a judicious use of the latest technologies.  I am not satisfied unless the code is clean and easy to understand.  I am not satisfied unless my client is thrilled with the results.

Skills and Tools

Languages:  C++, C, Java, C#, HTML, JavaScript, JSP, SQL, Assembly

Technologies:  Java Servlets, TCP/IP, web services, encryption, database, embedded systems, real-time systems, data acquisition, modeling, hardware control

Operating Systems:  Linux, Unix, Windows, OSX

Selected Projects

MobiKey System by Pierson Capital Technology

Role:  Lead Software Developer
Industry:  Financial
Description:  Designed and managed device, applet, web interface and server software for a biometric-based credit card transaction security system.
Technologies:  C++, Java, Swing, TCP/IP, Embedded, Encryption, Servlets, Web services, Flex

Rotary Mold software for North Sails

Role:  Consultant
Industry:  Sail manufacturing
Description:  Developed complete CAD application for nesting sail fibers on a 12x3 meter rotary mold.
Technologies:  C++, MFC, STL

Little Frog Gallery

Role:  Lead Software Developer
Industry:  Retail
Description:  Developed web-based software for an on-line art gallery, including external and internal interfaces and e-commerce.
Technologies:  Java Servlets, PostgreSQL, Apache, Linux

Access Control Software

Role:  Lead software developer
Industry:  Hotel
Description:  Developed embedded software for smart keys and locks, including desktop and server software to manage system.
Technologies:  C++, Client-Server, MFC

Mobile GPS system - John Deere Golf Technologies

Role:  Lead software developer
Industry:  Golf course management
Description:  Managed development team for wireless course-management system.  The system included a display device on the carts, digital radio network, base station, and workstation software.
Technologies:  C++, C, Assembly, Device Drivers, Packet radio network, 3D Mapping

Yacht Design Software - America's Cup

Role:  Software Consultant
Industry:  Yacht Racing
Description:  Data acquisition software for model yachts tested in towing tanks.  Velocity prediction software for integrating the forces on a yacht from hull and sails.
Technologies:  C, C++, LabView

Sail Design System - Halsey Sailmakers

Role:  Principal
Industry:  Sailmaking
Description:  3-D modeling of sails, Panelizing sails, Laser sail cutter.
Technologies:  C++, C, Unix, Mechanical design

Education

Pennsylvania State University, B.S. in physics and mathematics