Tom Hinch

Experience

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  Protech Inc.

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

  Sr. Systems Engineer

  Developed instrument drivers, hardware/software interfaces, and diagnostic utilities used in the development of in-circuit test equipment.Designed and developed compilers, translators, and supporting software used in the development on integrated circuit test modules.Assisted in the development, evaluation and debugging efforts of proprietary hardware. Designed and developed hardware Test Program Sets for military and commercial applications.

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  CBM Education Center

  May 1989 - Dec 1989

  Technical Instructor

  Instructed classes in x86 Assembly Language, C, C++, and COBOL programming languages.Instructed advanced classes in Operating Systems.Public Speaker representing CBM Education Center at Educational Conferences, with 20 to 100+ in attendance.Other duties included textbook selection and curriculum committee adviser.

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  PCSG - Personal Computer Support Group

  Dec 1989 - May 1991

  Software Engineer

  Designed, document , and developed development software such as a C Compiler, Assembler and Linker used for CASIO development systems and various CASIO microprocessors.Developed PCMCIA, IC-Card application software for the CASIO BOSS, SHARP WIZARD , and various Hand Held Computers and Electronic organizers .

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  CBM Education Center

  May 1991 - Dec 1991

  Technical Instructor

  Instructed classes in x86 AssemblyLanguage, C, C++, and COBOL programming languages.Instructed advanced classes in Operating Systems.Public Speaker representing CBM Education Center at Educational Conferences, with 20 to 100+ in attendance.Other duties included textbook selection and curriculum committee adviser.

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  Ameri Corporation

  Jan 1992 - May 1992

  Consultant - Software Engineer

  Developed gaming firmware for Nintendo game cartridges.Debug and tested proprietary Nintendo hardware development systems.Developed software interface for development systems including GUI interfaces, sound, and graphic development tools in the development of game cartridges using MSC 7.0 and MFC pre-releases.Procurement of third party software and hardware used in development.

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  FlightSafety International - Advanced Diagnostic Systems

  Feb 1994 - Feb 1996

  Software Engineer

  Redesigned and developed advanced Computer Based Training Systems for Avionics fault detection simulation systems using Visual C++, MFC, and SDK.Provided enhancements to existing software used to create electrical node lists and fault information using Visual C++, Clipper, and FoxPro.Provided in-house support for DOS, Windows , Windows Server and Novell operating system environments.Participated in demonstrations for existing and prospective customer base as well as training for aircraft mechanics and pilots.Developed object oriented code using C++ wrappers for SDK as a base to enhance the speed of graphics. Developed Interfaces for third party packages with CodeBase++ an Object Oriented version of xBase database tools.Document project processes and timelines using Microsoft Visio and Project. Show less

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  SofTest Designs Corporation

  Dec 1996 - May 1997

  Software Test Engineer

  Designed and developed end of line test equipment software using Visual C++, MFC, Assembly, LabView, and LabWindows/CVI.Preformed maintenance programming on existing test systems.Work in a fast paced in the design and development of SW-HW interfaces on a one (1) month to six (6) week time frame start to finish.Object oriented development of user interfaces using MFC for instrumentation control and self-diagnostics for End of Line Test Systems.Complex graphics were developed for displaying virtual electronic and electro-mechanical instrumentation. National Instruments control boards as well as proprietary hardware was used to control motors, motor indexers, pneumatic controls, analog, and digital instruments.Real-time and multi threaded programming used for instrumentation controls.Document project processes and timelines using Microsoft Visio and Project. Show less

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  FedEx

  Nov 1997 - Nov 1999

  Sr. Programmer/Analyst

  I worked as part of the Server Group, Remote Server Group, and Electronic Commerce Teams. Designed and develop server side shipping solutions using Visual C++ /4.2/5.0/6.0 operating in a Windows NT 4.0 server environment. Explored Linux for future client and server use.Developed and supported custom routing APls running on various hardware and software platforms such as Borland C++, Clipper, ANSI C, MS SQL Server and C++, AS400 , HPUX, Linux, Sun Solaris, xWindows and Windows.I was selected for and became a member of FedEx's Quality and Continuous Improvement Teams.Participated on customer presentations on how to connect to the server, communication protocols and transactions formats.Met with existing customers in a customer support role and helped resolve any problems.Using a mixture of C++, MFC, and ANSI C programming in order to share code between several organizations within FedEx. The object-oriented portion of the server was in development pertaining to communication, multi-threading, SQL Services and administrative functions of the server.Developed multi-threaded applications used for related timed events and communication between servers.Developed Windows NT Services using Visual C++ and MIDL via TCP/IP to create distributed processes and Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) in a distributed client server environment.Documented project processes and timelines using Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project. Show less

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  PIXEL MAGIC LTD

  Mar 2000 - Sept 2000

  Senior Software Engineer

  Worked as part of a team developing software for Digital Photo Kiosk and Photo Lab equipment product lines.Update and develop new SCSI and USB interfaces for digital photographic equipment.Document project processes and timelines using Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project.Developed interfaces using Java-RMI and MS SQL Server to be used in various Digital Photo Kiosk product lines.

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  Dell

  Sept 2000 - Dec 2000

  Consultant - Test Automation Engineer

  As a team I played a vital role in the development of test procedures, documentation, and TPS (Test Program Sets). The TPS (Test Program Sets) were used to test Multi-Tier client server applications using Java, Java-RMI, Oracle SQL Server and Selectica rule based inference engines. Developed automated test routines written with WinRunner , Rational Test Suite as well as Visual C++ 6.0 and MFC.These systems were used to build rack mounted server and PC systems where specific configuration and validation rules must be followed .I also performed product testing tool analysis.Developed systems to be used internally by marketing and sales personnel, the code developed was reused to build client and back end Server systems. Show less

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  GE Transportation Systems - Global Signaling HARRIS Railway Electronics

  Feb 2001 - Jul 2001

  Consultant - Sr. Engineer

  Document, and Develop Software I Hardware Systems for Automatic Train Control Systems.Evaluation of existing software and new development of Movement Planning, Scheduling and Throughput Optimization software for Real Time Automatic Train Control Systems using Windows 2000 Server, Visual C++, MS SQL Server, LabWindows CVI, VxWorks, and Wind River.

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  SSAI

  Jul 2001 - Oct 2002

  Sr. Engineer & Team Leader

  As a part of the team responsible for design, documentation, and development of Software and Hardware of Teradyne S9000 Automatic Test Systems.Responsibilities also included ITA and TPS development, documentation, and debugging used for testing ATE and Avionics LRU's using LabWindows CVI, MS Visual C++, and Teradyne Test Studio. Work on the Project Design Team to document, and develop software to convert from/to various simulation systems such as LASAR V5, LASAR V6 , HITS, and DTIF.Team/Leader and Sr. Engineer on HITS to LASAR V6 and LASAR V5 to LASAR V6 conversion effort for CASS/L200 , L320, and M9 Teradyne DTI based test systems.Other responsibilities included administration of Windows Sever and Sun Solaris environments as needed. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

  Oct 2002 - Mar 2003

  Consultant - Lead SW/HW Engineer

  Worked as part of the team developing new Automatic Test Stations for the Sniper XR Advanced Targeting Pod LRU's.Developed TPS Software for various targeting LRU using LabWindows CVI, LabView, and TestStand.Developed ATE System Software using LabWindows CVI.Developed and designed Interface Test Adapters .Worked with Hardware Engineering teams to guide them with software requirements, feasibility, and testability during the product design phases, adherence to software development processes, including design/code reviews.Complete documentation package for Software and Hardware Designs. Show less

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  Panasonic USA

  Jan 2004 - Nov 2004

  Consultant - Software Developer

  Played a vital role on a team developing automated test software for wireless communications devices using Microsoft Visual C++, LabWindows CVI and LabView.Developed automated test software and tools using Visual C++, Rational Tools (TestSuite , ClearCase ,ClearQuest) and Rogue Wave Stingray Studio.Development of International Graphical User Interfaces for test development software.Worked with other software development teams on various projects in the development of cellular communications software and hardware. Show less

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  Kimball Electronics - Kimball Engineering Design Services (KEDS)

  Nov 2004 - Apr 2005

  Consultant - Test System Engineer

  Worked with the Test Engineering Group in the design and development of Automatic Test Equipment for Assembly Line and Manufacturing environments.Developed TPS used in automotive electronics manufacturing facilities. Developed instrument interfaces for ATE (Automatic Test Equipment).Developed data collection interfaces on test station equipment used for test monitoring, product component trace-ability, and failure analysis studies.Performed Gage R & R and Capability Analysis studies on various manufacturing line test equipment.Quality assurance representative and failure analysis point of contact for the Automotive Electronic Control Unit manufacturing line. Show less

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  MTC Technologies - OnBoard Software Inc.

  May 2005 - Mar 2006

  Sr. Test Engineer

  Developed complex test scripts for testing OFP (Operational Flight Program) upgrades and MADARS (Malfunction Analysis Detection And Recording System) Data Recorder modifications on the C-5 Galaxy aircraft using CASTS (Common Avionics Signal Test Simulator).Developed test strategies, procedures, code, and documentation of TPS (Test Program Sets) .Evaluate, review, and update CMMI procedures in preparation for audits and certification.

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  AMD

  Apr 2006 - Jul 2006

  Consultant - Software Engineer

  Assisted Quality Assurance and BIOS Test teams with test script development updates.Assisted in the deployment of Automated Remote Installation Client Server System.Worked on the Remote Installation Client development using WinPE, WMI, WSH, VBScript, Java Script, and HTML applications (HTA).

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  General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

  Nov 2006 - May 2007

  Consultant - Test Engineer Test System Development

  Developed complex test scripts for DSMS (Digital Stores Management Systems) and WIC (Weapons Interface Computers) using LabWindows CVI.Developed Hardware Test Descriptions and documentation .Assisted with Peer Review processes and other CMMI activities.

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  GE

  Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

  Consultant - Test Engineer - Test System Development

  Developed complex test system software for the RX3i series Programmable Automation Controllers using LabWindows CVI.Used MMI - Proficiency Machine Edition Ladder Logic with PACMotion Test Systems to develop Data Logging subsystems for multi axis motion control systems.

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  Qualcomm

  Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Consultant - Test Engineer - DVT (Device Verification Test) Test System Development

  Developed hardware test requirements for new proprietary wireless and cellular device chip sets and Form Fit Devices.Developed software drivers and hardware debug efforts for proprietary ITA's (Interface Test Adapters)Assisted with Design Review processes.

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  General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

  May 2008 - Oct 2008

  Consultant - Test Engineer

  As a team we developed Manufacturing Test Requirements for Submarine Launched Missile Avionic Systems.I developed Manufacturing Test Requirements for SGEMP (System Generated Electromagnetic Pulse) LRU's (Line Replaceable Unit) for Missile Guidance System Avionics.I worked with the Hardware Development Team to create other Test Requirements for Missile Avionics.Assisted other engineers with Teradyne S9000 Series Test Station hardware.Peer Review processes and other CMMI activities.General Dynamics also sent me to Teradyne in North Reading, MA to attend Teradyne S9000 Series and Test Studio classes as a program requirement. Show less

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  Eaton

  May 2010 - Nov 2010

  Consultant - Test Engineer

  As part of a team I developed ICT Test Program Sets for Teradyne Spectrum S8800 series In-circuit Test Stations as well as TPS Test Program Sets for Eaton preparatory rack mounted Functional and Combinational Automatic Test Systems. These Test Sets were developed as a team effort for Eaton's manufacturing and repair station environments.

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  Penn Transport

  Dec 2010 - Jan 2014

  Program Director

  Fulfill all Network, COTS, and proprietary software needs for Oil Field Service industry.Manage and supported software and network configurations for NUUO Surveillance server systems.Supported Quickbooks Accounting software and Windows Terminal Server Client systems.Manage and maintained networks using Cisco Small Business routers and switches.Performed installations of new equipment.Performed site preparation for new telephone and network installations.Read and modify blueprints for Telephone and Ethernet wiring of new Terminal office buildings.Performed integration of wired, 802.11x wireless, routers, switches and network administration.Managed and maintained networks at main offices and in remote locations using T1, DSL, Line of Sight, and Cellular communications.Performed troubleshooting and acted as point of contact for all telephone and IT issues.Other duties included office, terminal, and safety management as related to the oilfield service startup company. Show less

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  Tom Hinch Consulting

  Jan 2014 - now

  Retired