Christopher S. Duffey - duffey@ieee.org

OVERVIEW

Over 14 years of experience in Systems Engineering, networked computer systems, analog/digital circuit design, assembly/high level computer language programming, Production Engineering and Project Management. Computer systems experience includes: Sun, Silicon Graphics, Mercury, IBM compatibles, Apple, and Hewlett Packard, as well as embedded systems. Operating systems include: Windows NT Server/Workstation 4.0, Windows 95/3.1/DOS, UNIX's, and Linux. Motorola 6805/6811, Intel 85xx, 87xx, 80486 assembly. High level programming in LabVIEW 5.0, 4.0, and 3.1, HP Pascal, BASIC, C, C++, dll programming and HTML. Highly proficient with Internet and Intranet computer systems using TCP/IP, UDP, Point-to-Point Tunneling protocol and other network protocols over 10 / 100 base T and 10 base 2 ethernet networks. System administration of Windows NT, Domain setup, DHCP, HTTP, and FTP Servers. Proficient with all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and Project Management software tools (Schedule Publisher). Familiar with Mil Std 498 and DoD Std 2167A Software Specifications. Co-authored 2 technical papers presented at the Precision Time and Time Interval Applications and Planning Meeting.

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northrop Grumman, Integrated Systems Sector (September 1997 - Present)

The best employer and the most interesting work I have done yet !! JSTARS

Computer Sciences Raytheon (October 1993 -- September 1997) Assigned to Network Engineering as an Engineer in the Timing group. Project engineer responsible for design, installation, and testing of precision timing systems that support various Eastern Range tracking stations and Cape Canaveral Air Station Launch Complexes/Processing facilities. Designed a Windows NT/LabVIEW based networked computer system that synchronizes Cesium Beam Frequency Standards to the USNO Master Clock via Encrypted GPS (Y-code) and Two Way Satellite Time Transfer. Extensive understanding of precision frequency standards, GPS, IRIG Time Codes, GPIB (IEEE 488). Managed all phases of projects including: schedules and status reporting, defining specifications, creating test procedures, and customer acceptance testing.

RGM Information Systems (November 1990 -- September 1993) Vice President and primary hardware design engineer. Responsible for hardware and firmware design / development of various microcontroller based consumer products. Primary product line was an Intel 486 based engine and systems monitor for large yachts and commercial ships. Other products included a fiber optic linked control system and a battery powered Point of Sale terminal.

Computer Sciences Raytheon / RCA (March 1987 -- November 1990) Engineer responsible for design and installation of precise timing systems used at several Cape Canaveral Air force Station launch complexes and at downrange Telemetry, Radar, and Command control sites on Antigua and Ascension Islands. Member of team that performed Air Force factory acceptance testing of Station Clock Timing systems. Project engineer responsible for design and installation of Timing and Launch Sequencer systems at Complex 20 (Starbird SDI Project). Responsible for computer system/software upgrade of PTTI Monitor and Control System.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida, 1986. Senior course work in data acquisition and control systems. Control Systems design and Filter design. Passed the State of Florida EIT exam. Time and Frequency school at NIST (formerly NBS), National Instruments LabVIEW Basic and Advanced Courses. Graduate course work in Radar Systems at Florida Institute of Technology.

PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE

Electronics technician / PC board designer working on motion picture theater audio sound systems, processors and automation systems for RGM Industries Inc. (1980 -- February 1987).