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David A. Cespedes
| Summary of
qualifications |
Over ten years in Software Development as
Senior Software/Firmware Engineer, and Network Administrator positions. Areas of emphasis
include C/C++, Win32 API, MFC, ODBC, OpenGL, and Databases on DOS & UNIX platforms.
Extensive experience with real-time process, control systems, engineering applications,
DOS to Windows ports, and Database design and development. |
| HARDWARE
MANUFACTURER |
MODEL |
OPERATING
SYSTEM |
| IBM PCs & Compatibles |
PC-AT, PS-2, 80x86, and Pentium
class CPUs |
MS-DOS 6.x, Windows & NT, UNIX |
| Motorola 680xx |
Heurikon and Ironics |
OS-9 & Embedded Kernel |
| Clipper |
Intergraph Workstation |
UNIX |
| Digital Corporation |
GPX-Workstation |
ULTRIX |
| Digital Corporation |
VAX-11 |
VAX/VMS |
| LANGUAGES
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COMMUNICATIONS |
DATABASES |
PACKAGES |
APPLICATIONS |
| C/C++ |
TCP/IP Networks |
FoxBASE+ |
VisualStudio97 |
Real-time process |
| Java |
NetBios |
FoxPro 2.x |
Visual C/C++ |
Automation/Control |
| Assembly |
Novell IPX/SPX |
ORACLE |
Visual J++ |
Surveying |
| SQL |
LANtastic Network |
DBASE III |
RTXC Kernel |
CAD/Graphics |
| Basic |
RS-232 |
ODBC |
Intersolv PVCS |
Project Management |
| FORTRAN |
RS-485 |
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Sales, Purchases and Inventory |
| Professional
Experience 
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1995 – Present
Input/Output Inc. Harahan, LA (formerly
DigiCOURSE) Staff
Engineer - Software/Firmware
 | Developed PC software product line; "System3 for Windows" and
"Pro2000 System." Experience in Rapid Application Development projects;
completed the porting of two DOS based real-time applications to the Windows95/NT platform
in a six-month timeline. Also involved in the development of Embedded System applications.
Among the skills utilized are: C to C++ and DOS to Windows porting, Windows95 and NT
programming, OpenGL 3D graphics development, ODBC databases and applications development. |
| Principal Software Engineer for Windows development of multi-threaded,
real-time control and data acquisition systems in a client/server architecture over TCP/IP
networks. Responsibilities spanned software/firmware design, development and
implementation. The project required the used of Microsoft VisualStudio97 for Windows
development, over four years of MFC and Win32 API experience, as well as the RTXC
real-time Kernel for firmware on Motorola 680xx m Processors. |
1992 – 1995 Computrols Inc. New Orleans, LA
Senior Software Engineer
| Senior Software Engineer for "Computrols’ Building Automation
System" and Network Manager of main Office’s Artisoft/LANtastic local area
network, with involvement in the development of FoxPro databases design and applications.
Among the skills utilized where: C to C++ and DOS to Windows porting, FoxPro databases
design and applications development. |
| Member of a three-person development team designing building automation
controllers and a client/server user interface. Acted as principal architect of the
firmware/software design, development, testing and implementation. Responsible for
controller firmware, distributed processing units software and user interface application.
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1989 – 1992 US Army Corps of Engineers New
Orleans, LA
Engineer
| Designed and developed several computer applications used by the Army
Corps of Engineers. These applications range from real-time data acquisition,
"Southwest Pass Data Telemetry System," to a hydraulic data viewer for graphical
data editing, plotting and computation of hydraulic cross-sectional elements,
"Elements Systems". |
| Assists management and end users, serving as an electronics/computer
expert providing knowledge pertaining to technical decisions and recommendation for
configurations, maintenance, training, and other aspects of automation controllers,
communications and networked electronic systems, personal computers, and larger systems
for use within the Engineering Division. |
1987 - 1989 University of New Orleans New
Orleans, LA
Graduate Research Assistant
| Worked in the development and final enhancements of a computer package
related to "Substations Reliability Analysis of Power Systems," through the
support of Louisiana Power and Light Company. The package is fully interactive with a
complete graphics library and designed for use on IBM PC's; the software included an
AutoCAD compatible DXF generator. Implemented a Graphics Program, used by the Engineering
department at UNO, using the university’s mainframe VAX-11. |
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| Education 
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1987 – 1991 University
of New Orleans New Orleans, LA M.
S. Electrical Engineering
| Master Thesis: "Exponential Transient Component Analysis for
Speech Modulation Decomposition." The thesis established a new method for
signature recognition of speech utterances, in connection to the kinematics involved
during the articulation of voice. |
| Special topics include: |
- Optimal Controls Design
- Adaptive Signal Processing
- High-Voltage Engineering
1981 - 1986 University of New Orleans New
Orleans, LA
B. S. Electrical Engineering
| Special topics include: |
- Digital Controls Design
- Communications System Design
- Computer Aided Design
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| Personal |
Married, US Citizen Hobby: Cycling |
Contact  |
mailto:daveedc@geocities.com |
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