Second Source Electronics (SSE) Owner, 2004-present Custom Design, Distribution custom LEDs, Consulting, Training, Contract work.

1998–2002, C-MAC Electronics Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Design Services Mgr, Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)

 1st person to design new product within C-MAC worldwide  Head-mounted Video display for Liquid Image, Winnipeg MB  Won 1st design contract from Lucent Networks (Denver) & build 1K/mo

1997–1998 Unisys Corporation, Rancho Bernardo, CA, Sr. Test Engineer in a new factory

 Assist new mfg. plant with producing new high-end computers  (6 mos term)

1993–1996 IRIS Systems Inc, Winnipeg, MB, Ops Mgr,  SMD R&D Prototype Assy , Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

 Managed PCA Assy, stock, Purch, Eng. Database, QA, Testing,. BOM, Stock Pick, RFQ's  Develop sophisticated low cost process for TCXO, Microwave Antenna testing/tuning  Develop optimal proximity power meter reader with reflective IR`

1982–1993 Burroughs,Memorex,Unisys Corporation Winnipeg, MB, TE Manager,  Disk Drive Mfg

 Disk drive engineer for OEM buys, developed advanced test methods  Test Eng Mgr,  for Mfg Computer peripherals, mainframe types, Process Development, Yield Improvement  Managed 15 highly technical staff (Tech, Eng) for teamwork and results

1979-1982 Interdiscom System Ltd, Winnipeg, MB, Senior Designer EE, Telecom Technology

 High Tech design for MTS called Project IDA, broadband WAN/ISDN  Successful transition from R&D to prototype build, install & Debug  Designed test equipment for reading T1 error rate and system integrity. full mech/clim. elect,EMC Env. Test.

1975-1979 Bristol Aerospace Ltd, Winnipeg MB, Electronic Design Engineer R&D, Aerospace and SCADA Design

 Designed Doppler instruments, Eddy Current SCADA system for AECL  Designed Desktop computer SCADA for rocket instruments, pre-launch  Mil-Std Environmental Design & Test Verification or  “Shake & Bake”

Other skills: Engineering Forensics, 98/XP/Vista/Win7/8 Security and optimal performance Mech. Engineering, DFT/DFC/DFM/DFX, HALT/HASS EOS/EMC, Reverse Engineering DVT/PVT, 6 Sigma, ANalog/Digital/Network System Design, incl. Video, RF, Telemetry, PCM

Education

1970-1975    U of M, BSc Electrical Eng.,   Winnipeg, MB     Worked part-time for Earth Sciences making portable seismic equipment     Thesis: designed/built voice-activated remote control for Quadriplegics

Training:

One Minute Manager, Time Management, Project Management, Management by Positive Reinforcement, ERP II software, Intellectual Property, MPU programming, Mapper Language.

Hobbies:

Computer Tune-Ups, PC Software, Cycling with pet Schnoodle, Gardening, Carpentry, Forensic Analysis, Travel, Gardening, Woodworking, custom LED & Luminaire Design/Install