SUMMARY
I am a Software Engineer with a strong scientific background.
I increase productivity by boosting the competency of others.
I do this by making simple interfaces to complex algorithms.
(Think of what a calculator does for a non-mathematician.)
SKILLS AND TOOLS
Management
- ClearQuest
- Estimating
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Project Tracking
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Design
- Object Oriented Design
- Database Design
- Library Design
- Software Design
- Embedded Systems
- Tiered Systems
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Development
- ClearCase
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Rational Rose
- Word
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Database
- dBase
- Access
- MySql
- Oracle
- Sybase
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EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, May 1987, from Rollins College
- Master of Arts in Management and Leadership, estimated spring 2013, from Webster University
CLEARANCES
- I was cleared for Top Secret Information, based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed on 12/19/2007.
- None of my clearances are still current.
- I have held a TS/SCI clearance in the past.
LANGUAGES
Preferred
- C++
- HTML
- JavaScript
- PHP
- SQL
- UML
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Used On The Job
- BASIC
- C
- CORBA IDL
- dBase / Clipper
- Fortran
- Java
- MatLab
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Studied At School
- Ada
- COBOL
- LISP
- Machine / Assembly
- Pascal
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PLATFORMS
- Sun Solaris
- Unix
- Linux
- Windows
EXPERIENCE of Louis Newstrom
Software Engineer for VisualCue (Oct 2011 to present)
- developed GIS applications
- wrote data analysis algorithms
- used JavaScript, PHP, SQL on a Linux platform
- used MySQL and SQL Server Databases
Software Engineer for Global Engineering Management and Support (Apr 2011 - Sep 2011)
- wrote test software for embedded communications card
- used C, JTAG on a LabView CVI platform
Security Engineer for NewStaff (Apr 2010 - Dec 2010)
on the Federal Enterprise Architecture
- updated security procedures for the National Archives to reflect changes in NIST standard
Web Designer for Lamplighter Village Activities Corporation / Lamplighter Village Home Owners Association (Jun 2009 - Dec 2009)
- designed community web pages
- developed a database driven calendar for one-time and regularly scheduled events
- developed on-line bulletin board for announcements and event flyers
- used CSS, HTML, PHP, SQL on a Linux platform
- used MySql Database
Software Engineer 5 for Quantum Technology Sciences (Jan 2007 - May 2009)
on the National Data Center (NDC)
supporting the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
- managed 5 person team to automate detection of nuclear events
- designed library so non-database programmers can access Oracle database
- designed library so non-X Windows programmers can write X Windows GUIs
- developed digital signal processing tools
- used C, C++, and MatLab on Sun Solaris UNIX platform
- used ClearCase, ClearDDTS, Oracle Database, UML
Security Engineer for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (Nov 2006 - Dec 2006)
on the Federal Enterprise Architecture
- updated security procedures for the National Archives to reflect changes in NIST standard
Senior Software Engineer for Northrop Grumman (Dec 2005 - Aug 2006)
on the Joint Unmanned Combat Air Systems (J-UCAS) project
on the Information Warfare IR&D project
- designed library so non-socket programmers can write communications software
- developed route algorithm for autonomous unmanned combat air vehicles
- developed methodology for information warfare attacks and defense
- used Visual C++ on Windows platform to write embedded code
- used Rational Rose
Security Engineer for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (Jul 2005 - Sep 2005)
on the Federal Enterprise Architecture
- wrote security procedures for the National Archives
- derived traceability matrices for requirements
- designed audit procedures for security audits
Senior Firmware Engineer for Bally Gaming (Jul 2004 - Feb 2005)
on the Alpha Game System
- maintained and updated a tamper resistant operating system
- developed secure communications protocols
- used C on Linux platform to write embedded code
Senior Software Engineer for Raytheon (Jan 2004 - Jun 2004)
on the Next Generation Destroyer (DDX) program
on the Integrated Under Sea Warfare (IUSW) program
- designed library for database access
- developed database initialization routines
- ported task scheduler from Java to C++ to improve reliability and availability
- used C++, Java, and CORBA on a Sun Solaris UNIX platform to write embedded code
- used Oracle Database, UML
Senior Software Engineer for COBRO (Oct 2003 - Dec 2003)
on the Special Operations Aviation Maintenance Support System (SOAMSS)
- designed and developed databases
- automated import of data from Word and Excel documents into databases
- used Visual Basic on a Windows platform
- used Access Database, Excel, Word
Engineer Specialist Raytheon / Northrop Grumman / Lockheed Martin (Nov 2001 - Sep 2003)
on the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program
on the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program
- developed battle monitor and control software
- developed databases for battle plan and situation display data
- developed access control to battle plan and situation display databases
- developed test simulators for distributed components
- used C++ on a Sun Solaris UNIX platform to write embedded code
- used Rational Rose
Senior Software Engineer for ImageLinks (May 2001 - Aug 2001)
- designed and developed image tiling algorithm for large mosaics
- designed and developed image manipulation algorithms
- used C++ on a Linux platform
- used WxWindows
Senior Technical Staff for DBA Systems / Titan (Aug 1997 - May 2001)
on the Modern Imagery Exploitation System (MIES) program
- managed 3 person team to develop on-line training for Imagery Analysts
- wrote procedures that brought company to CMM level 2 and ISO-9000 certifications
- presented status to military customer
- designed CGI server for web pages
- designed web based access control of databases
- developed database for storage of large (>1Gb) satellite images
- ported C++ programs to Java
- used C++, Java, and CORBA on a Sun Solaris UNIX platform
- used Rational Rose, Sybase Database
Senior Software Engineer for Harris (Mar 1996 - Aug 1997)
- developed algorithms for trajectory interception and prediction
- designed and developed aircraft tracking software for an air traffic control system
- designed and developed network communications drivers
- used C++ on a Sun Solaris UNIX platform
- used ClearCase, Clear DDTS, CMM level 3, Rational Rose, TCP/IP sockets
Senior Software Engineer for Treadcon (Jul 1994 - Sep 1995)
- led team of 5 to create embedded real-time software for an industrial refrigeration control system
- designed and developed fax modem control algorithms
- designed GUI for embedded system
- used C on an embedded code
Software Engineer for Martin Marietta (Oct 1993 - Nov 1993)
- designed and developed report generators
- used FORTRAN, SQL
- used Oracle Database
Systems Analyst for Pan Am / Johnson Controls / Computer Sciences Raytheon (Nov 1987 - Jul 1993)
on the Launch Base Support (LBS) project
- designed and developed generic menu-driven report generators
- designed and developed databases
- designed and developed network access to databases
- maintained over 100 PC's
- used Basic, C, Clipper, COBOL, DBase, SQL on Windows platform using a Novell network
- used Lotus 123, Oracle Database, WordStar
Programmer for Harris (Nov 1983 - Feb 1985)
on the Navy Extremely High Frequency Satellite Program (NESP)
- developed satellite tracking software
- developed oceanic wave prediction and compensation software
- used FORTRAN on a UNIX platform
- used VisiCalc