BigelowWorks.com
Software Design & Development
Resume
Accomplished Software Design Engineer
Specialized in creating innovative and intuitive user interfaces. Recognized for developing high quality creative software solutions to technically challenging and complex problem domains.
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Papers
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.
Technical Expertise
Graphics and user interface development experience on mobile devices, modern PCs, and vintage PCs. Developed graphics/gaming software using mode 13h, software rendering, ray tracing, and using modern GPU accelerated APIs (DirectX and OpenGL.)
Programming Languages:
C/C++
C#
Objective-C
Basic
Operating Systems:
- Linux
- Android
- Windows XP/Windows 7
- MacOS/iOS
- Windows CE
Professional Experience
You i Labs, Ottawa, ON
Jan. 2011 - Present
Senior Software Engineer
- Develop native software on android mobile platform (mostly on Android 2.2 & Android 2.3)
- Added Opengl ES hardware acceleration into You i Labs uSwish product.
- Developed hardware accelerated demo applications that highlight the new product capabilities on android 2.3 using full native activity.
- Ported You i Labs patented uZoom technology to the android platform.
- Supported customer WinCE project.
- Created an opengl stress test application to help customers gain valuable insight into their device's video hardware limitations.
Research In Motion (RIM), Ottawa, ON
Nov. 2010 - Jan. 2011
Software Developer (RF Calibration Engineer)
Create and maintain computer based software to perform RF calibration and verification to support Blackberry manufacturing.
Software interfaces with test and measurement equipment and performs complex device measurements.
Work closely with OS developers and RF radio teams.
BigelowWorks.com
2008 - Present
Owner / Software Developer
Game programming on mobile device platform. Games currently in circulation include Classic Jezzball and Frogtastic. The web site (www.bigelowworks.com) also highlights graphics and game samples from previous work.
Samples include a ray tracing engine and a full 3D, 3rd person perspective, platform game.
Anritsu
1994 - Oct. 2010
Software Design Engineer (2001-2010) Morgan Hill, CA | |
Architected software solutions to support Anritsu embedded test and measurement systems. Software developed earned and contributed to numerous awards, patents, and industry papers.
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Product Marketing Engineer (1999-2001) | Morgan Hill, CA |
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 features by providing use cases and user requirements. Published product sales collateral. Including brochures, application notes, sales notes, and catalog updates.
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Product Verification Engineer (1998-1999) | Morgan Hill, CA |
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.
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Customer Service Engineer (1994-1998) | Ottawa, ON |
Performed calibration on Anritsu products and visited customer sites to support products. | |
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.
