BigelowWorks.com
Software Design & Development
Resume
Jimmy Bigelow LinkedIn
An accomplished Software Design Engineer specialized in object orientated design and analysis with extensive experience with the entire software development life cycle including requirements definition, prototyping, proof of concept, design, implementation, testing, training, and maintenance.
- Have expertise in Object Orientated Analysis/Design, and C# development. Skilled at progressing from problem statement to well documented and reliable software solutions.
- Strong C# knowledge with experience starting from the language inception in the original Visual Studio .Net beta through to the current Visual Studio 2010 beta.
- Have a strong focus on software reliability with experience setting up and utilizing Continuous Integration and Test Driven Development processes.
Technical Expertise | |
| Languages | C#, Objective-C, C/C++, Java, XML, HTML, ASP, ADO, and Pascal |
| IDEs | Visual Studio (6.0, 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2010), Xcode 3, Eclipse, and NetBeans |
| APIs, SDKs, Frameworks, and tools. | NI-VISA, Win32, .Net Frameworks (2.0, 3.5, and 4.0), .Net Compact Framework, Cocoa, iPhone SDK, DirectX, OpenGL, MSTest, NUnit, Test Partner (test tool), CruiseControl, FxCop, NCover, Ant/NAnt, Swing, Installshield (version 6 to 2009), and source control tools (SVN, Source Safe, CVS) |
| Concepts | OOD/OOA (UML, Design Patterns, and Refactoring), RUP, Software Reliability (unit, module, system testing, continuous integration, TDD, source control), Networking, Instrument Communication and Control (GPIB, TCP/IP, Serial, USB, and VISA) |
| Systems | Windows (95,2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7) and Mac (Leopard & Snow Leopard) |
Professional Expereince
Anritsu (FSBU), Morgan Hill, CA
Software Design Engineer 2007-Present
Prototyped and designed next generation Line Sweep Analysis tool.
Setup and promoted a Test Driven Development process utilizing continuous integration.
Designed a custom PC test system (iTest) for embedded hardware device automated testing.
Designed and implemented a 3D Spectrogram tool using DirectX that enhances Spectral and Interference analysis using 3D data visualization. This is a creative new tool that puts a game controller on the RF Engineer's desk and immerses them into an advanced graphical user environment allowing them to explore the data interactively.
Anritsu (MSBU), Morgan Hill, CA
Software Design Engineer 2001-2007
Was the lead developer for the Multi-port Navigator project. The Multi-port Navigator software along with a custom switch matrix expanded the capabilities of Anritsu's VNAs from 2 ports (Lightning models) to 4 ports and from 4 ports (Scorpion models) to 9 ports.
Implemented new multi-port VNA algorithms for LRL, LRM, and SOLR.
Work on the Navigator project resulted in two patents (see below for details).
Anritsu (MSBU), Morgan Hill, CA
Product Marketing Engineer 1999-2001
Developed software sales tools to demonstrate competitive advantages.
Provided technical support to the sales force and new customers. Provided valuable feedback to the Engineering group. Helped to guide development team on new product feature by providing use cases and user requirements.
Published product sales collateral. Including brochures, application notes, sales notes, and catalog updates.
Anritsu (QV), Morgan Hill, CA
Product Verification Engineer 1998-1999
Created custom automated software test tools for Anritsu instruments. These tools have been in use for 10 years. This is evidence of my ability to design and create reliable and scalable software products. They were given a technology update recently, but the original design has remained the same.
Created an automated Calibration software system for use in the Anritsu corporate laboratory. Resulting in annual saving of around $250k/yr.
Created test plans and performed product verification and validation. Worked closely with the development team to help troubleshoot and quickly resolve product defects.
Anritsu, Ottawa, Ontario
Customer Service Engineer 1994-1998
Performed repair and calibrations on Anritsu products.
Visited customer sites to support products.
- Computer Network Administrator for the Anritsu Ottawa office.
Allied Signal Aerospace, Hawkesbury, Ontario
Metrologist 1993-1994
Performed calibrations in the Standards lab.
Tri-Co Broadcasting, Cornwall, Ontario
Assistant Technical Director 1991-1993
Aided in the design and building of a new Master FM Broadcast Studio and new Production Studio.
Maintained all technical operations of CJSS (AM) and CFLG (FM) radio stations.
Education
9/2008 - Writing WDM Kernel Mode Drivers for Windows Certificate - Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Portland, Oregon, United States.
This course covered USB concepts, the Windows USB stack, and the underlying architecture and operating principals of the Windows I/O, PnP, and Power subsystems.
12/2007 - Bachelor Science Computer Science (BSCS) – San Jose State University (SJSU), San Jose, California, United States. I graduated Cum Laude.
05/1991 - Electronic Engineering – St. Lawrence College, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada I earned the Academic Council Award for highest academic proficiency in the graduating class.
Papers/Articles
- J. Martens, D. Judge, and J. Bigelow, “Multiport Vector Network Analyzer Measurements,” IEEE Microwave Magazine, vol. 6, pp. 72–81, Dec. 2005.
- J. Martens, D. Judge, and J. Bigelow, “Uncertainties Associated With Many-Port (>4) S-Parameter Measurements Using a Four-Port Vector Network Analyzer ,” IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech., vol. 52, pp. 1361–1368, May 2004.
- J. Martens, D. Judge, and J. Bigelow, “VNA Calibration Modifications for Simplified High Frequency Multiport/Differential Measurements,” Proceedings of the Spring 2005 ARMMS meeting, April 2005.
Patents
- Patent Number: 7,068,046. Awarded: June 27, 2006. Title: Calibration techniques for simplified high-frequency multiport differential measurements. Authors: J. Martens, D. Judge, and J. Bigelow
- Patent Number: 6,882,160. Awarded: April 19, 2005. Title: Methods and computer program products for full N-port vector network analyzer calibrations. Authors: J. Martens, D. Judge, and J. Bigelow
