Andrew J. Dombek

429 Hand Road, N. Ferrisburgh, Vermont 05473

802.238.8100 (mobile)

802.425.6114 (office)

adombek@accessvt.com

 

 

Summary

Andrew Dombek has 18 years experience in the high-tech industries, with broad expertise in software engineering and project management. His principal technical focus is the development of real-time safety-critical embedded applications utilizing modern development methodologies and tools. An excellent communicator and collaborator, he works easily with business planners/strategists, customers, vendors and developers.

Mr. Dombek is interested in projects/companies that can utilize his multidisciplinary background in software design and product development.

 

Areas of Expertise

~        System Design & Architecture

~        Software Design and Implementation - Real-time embedded applications, Cross-platform applications.

~        Development Processes - Safety-critical software development, Rational Unified Process (RUP), spiral/iterative development process. In-depth understanding of IEEE and MIL standards for software quality assurance and system safety.

~        Project Management - Specification development, RFPs, team/vendor/clientand team management of object oriented software development.

Technical Skills & Tools

~        Embedded Application Design & Development - Visio, C, PIC, 8051, Controller Area Network (CAN), Universal Serial Bus (USB), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Program Design Language (PDL)

~        Hardware Debug - Strong electronics theory background. Experience using test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators, spectrum analyzers.

~        PC/Mac Application Design & Development - Trolltech QT, MFC, C++, C, HTML, XML, GUI design, Windows XP/Vista; Installshield

~        Management - MS Project, MS Office

Database Design & Development – SQL, MS OLAP Services, Crystal Reports

 

Functional and Industry Experience

Data Warehousing, Data Mining,Computer-based Products (medical devices, Internet appliances, pro-audio devices, consumer products, security devices), Manufacturing (industrial control applications), Media (Broadcast Television, Radio, Interactive Media and Publishing Industries), Financial (Automated Teller Machines), Transportation Systems, Educational Software, Theme Park Ride and Show Control Systems.

 

Education

BS Engineering Physics / Electrical Engineering, University of Maine, Orono

 

Experience

 

Independent Consultant: 2002-Present

Microprocessor Designs, Shelburne, VT / Concept2 Indoor Rower Utility Software

Cross-platform application software design and development for a program used in conjunction with the Concept2 Indoor Rower (http://www.concept2.com/us/support/software/logcard_utility/). The Trolltech QT based program runs on PCs and Macs, uses an XML-based HTML protocol to update a SQL server database over the Internet, and supports multiple languages.

Nathaniel Electronics, Vergennes, VT / High Definition Medical Camera

Project Manager for a $1M+ development project for a high definition medical camera used for endoscopy, arthroscopy and other medical procedures.

Nathaniel Electronics, Vergennes, VT / Colonoscopy Video Control Unit

Embedded software design and development for a colonoscopy video control unit. The device interfaces to a 3mm camera head, providing composite, S-Video and RGB video outputs. On Screen Display (OSD), Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and other video processing is performed by the device. The device communicates with the master controller using CAN (Controller Area Network). Nathaniel manufactures the device for its confidential client.

Microprocessor Designs, Shelburne, VT / Indoor Rower Racing Software

PC application software design and development for a rowing machine racing system. Graphical software displays the real-time position of “boats” in a race. The PC software communicates with the rowing machines using USB or a wireless interface, transmitting race position and other data.

Nathaniel Electronics, Vergennes, VT / Arthroscopic Surgery Tool

Embedded software design and development for an arthroscopic surgery system. The device is a brushless DC motor controller capable of simultaneously operating two independent surgical tools, including bone shavers, drills and saws. Nathaniel manufactures the device for its confidential client.

Nathaniel Electronics, Vergennes, VT / Arthroscopic Surgery Pump

Embedded software design and development for an arthroscopic roll pump, a device that maintains precise pressure control on a sterile-fluid pump for use in surgical procedures. Nathaniel manufactures the device for its confidential client.

Nathaniel Electronics, Vergennes, VT / Laser Rangefinder

Architected, developed and verified embedded software for a next-generation laser rangefinder product manufactured by Nathaniel for its client, Bushnell.

Turner Engineering, Venice, CA / Software Development Safety Guideline

Worked with Turner Engineering and its client, DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems, Pittsburgh, PA, to create a guideline for the development and verification of software for use in safety-critical systems. The guideline is based upon many IEEE and MIL standards for developing quality software.

 

Independent Consultant: 2002-Present

DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems, Pittsburgh, PA / Software Development Safety Guideline

Worked with Turner Engineering, Venice, CA and its client, DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems, Pittsburgh, PA, to create a guideline for the development of train safety-critical software.

President/Chief Technologist, Lynx Systems: 1988-2001

Founded Lynx Systems, an Information Technology consulting company that provides expertise in software development, project management and software process consulting. Transitioned Lynx from an independent consultancy to a team capable of implementing12-person team, managing nationally deployed projects with budgets up to and exceeding $1M. The following are some of the projects that were completed under my management and/or technical lead:

~        ABC, Inc., New York, NY / Windows Application - Computer Controlled Tally Interface (C, C++)

~        AIRS Directory, White River Junction, VT / Web Application – Meta Search Engine (Java/DB2)

~        Allen-Bradley-Rockwell Automation, Lebanon, NH / Windows Application - GML Software Development (C)

~        AOL Time Warner / Time, Inc, New York, NY / E-mags System Specification (XML)

~        CBS, Inc., New York, NY / Windows Application - Video Tape Recorder Automation Software (VB)

~        Chace Productions, Inc., Burbank, CA. / Windows Application - Surround Sound Conversion System Software (VB,C)

~        Etak, Inc., Lebanon, NH / Database Map Interface Software (VB)

~        MCA Recreational Services, Porto Europa, Wakayama, Japan / PLC Software

~        MCA / Universal Studios, Orlando, FL / Software for ET Goodbye Ride, Earthquake Ride, and Kongfrontation Ride. Safety Analysis for Back to the Future Ride

~        NASA / Space Center Houston / Interactive Software for Educational Exhibit (C)

~        National Park Service, Ellis Island / New York, NY / Interactive Multimedia Network (FoxPro)

~        New York City Transit, New York, NY / Subway Public Address System Software (VB)

~        Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, Lexington, MA / Access Control System Software

~        The Great Escape, Lake George, NY / ”The Comet” Roller Coaster Software

lNewsEdge Corporation, Lexington, MA / Data Warehousing Tool Development

lSensormatic Electronics Corporation, Lexington, MA / Corporate Web Development

 

Software/Electronics Engineer - 1982-1988

ISIS Systems, Long Beach, CA / Embedded Software for Access Control Card Reader

Designed and developed embedded software for an access control system product.

TRW Systems, Long Beach, CA / Embedded Software for ATM

Designed and developed embedded software for an Automatic Teller Machine. Developed interfaces to various intrusion detection sensors.

New England Digital, White River Jct., VT / Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Provided digital electronics design for the Synclavier Digital Audio System.

 

Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale, CA / Software engineer

Developed and installed embedded software for Disney EPCOT Center show and ride control systems.