Sr. Software Specialist

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Objective: To obtain a position in simulation, modeling, statistical data analysis, operations research, or advanced artificial intelligence technologies i.e., neural networks, genetic algorithms, fuzzy systems, and image processing and pattern recognition for the solution of difficult and unusual problems. I am willing to travel or work remotely, and I have a current
U. S. passport.

EXPERIENCE

Artificial Intelligence

Applied genetic algorithms to satellite mission planning, satellite geometric optimization problems, and the optimization of satellite cluster maneuvers.

Developed a genetic algorithm tool (in both Matlab and FORTRAN) for application in human-factors and flight control parameter optimization tasks as applied to precision guided munitions.

Algorithm development using image processing and neural network techniques for pattern recognition, distributed sensors and multi-sensor fusion tasks;

Participation in the development and extension of a Lisp based medical claims processing expert system. Creation of knowledge based systems employing rule inductive techniques for recognition of moving IR point targets; designed connectionist diagnostic architectures for on-board helicopter health monitoring;

Application of neural networks and genetic algorithms for threat identification and threat intent prediction.

Investigated the utility of neural networks for the recognition and classification of signatures from serum protein capillary zone electropherograms for the early detection of tumors.

Biotechnology

Developed image processing algorithms using Matlab and the Matlab Image Processing Tool Box for the creation of an automatic "lane" and "band" finding tool for gel electrophoretic images.

Database interface development using Visual Basic ••••• to manage high volumes of multiplate scanner data.

Developed a tool with the UNIX version of Allegro Common Lisp to create a library of Hidden Markov models for protein structure annotation derived from the PROBE and SAM bioinformatics tools.

Created a simulator for early biochip experiments employing Southern Hybridization Array technology using the PC version of Allegro Common Lisp. The purpose of the simulator was to provide a 2 dimensional visualization allowing users to investigate theoretical thermo-kinetic equations of annealing schedules against experimental results.


GUI Development

Matlab GUI development for biotechnology research and development to extract information from "multichannel spectral data" derived from high throughput molecular scanners.

Heavy utilization of the Matlab GUI development environment to create interfaces for atmospheric models related to the Airborne Laser Program.

Creation of a GIS tool for selection and comparison of sites related to the positioning of both mobile and fixed communication facilities. This included importing spreadsheet site data to allow the display of statistical properties of collective site features.

GUI development for the Vulnerability Risk Assessment Tool in conjunction with the Responsive Satellite Test Bed proposal.

Group Leader managing seven programmers in the development of the human interface component of theater level war gaming systems.

Developed interactive graphics for modeling and simulation of anti-submarine warfare systems (Anti-Ship Torpedo Defense.)

Operations Research, Simulation and Modeling, Field Data Collection and Analysis

Researched and prototyped adaptive vehicle rapid routing algorithms for Strategic Integrated Operations command and control applications; investigated route planning and agent learning algorithms for the Joint Measure simulation; development and implementation of an adaptive vehicle routing technology demonstrator using Visual Basic •••••

Conducted weapons effectiveness and weapon-to-target allocation studies, including the development of anti-ship aim-point-offset algorithms for electro-optical precision guided munitions.

Investigated algorithms for IR and Video autonomous sensor tracking systems.

Researched laser back-scatter as related to precision guided munitions.

Field data collection, algorithm development for acoustic-signature recognition of combat platforms the implementation of classification algorithms.

Investigated on-board processing requirements for CCD sensor guided warheads for direct ascent interception of satellites.

Modeled and simulated target search strategies involving ground based radar systems searching for space based targets (using Matlab.)

Researched and conducted performance simulations (using FORTRAN) of pursuit tactics for undersea weapons systems (ADCAP Torpedo, Advanced Lightweight Torpedo.)

Software evaluation of radiation effects on electronics; performed parametric analysis of satellite vulnerability to ground-based Laser radiation.

Extensive defense industry and SBIR proposal writing experience.

Education: BA Physics, California State University Fullerton;

Publications: Conference, trade and competition publications available upon request (some may be accessed by googling Scott ••••• genetic algorithms.)

Military Service: USMC (••••• MOS•••••, Ground Radar Repair)