Resume of Color Engineer

Title
Color Engineer

Primary Skills
Color matching, printers & MFPs, X-rite apps, Adobe Photoshop, Visual C++, Cygwin, ARM & ARC, Subversion, C, DOS, Bash

Location
US-CA-San Francisco

Posted
Feb-05-08


CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in color science engineering, imaging systems engineering, or related areas with opportunities for further technical growth. Prefer a team environment that emphasizes collaboration.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Seven years experience as an Engineer in an Imaging and Color Science Department for printer related consumer products. Learned and excelled at developing color Look-up Tables for copy and print products. Created innovative software tools tailored to improve developers' efficiency. Designed test targets to meet specific needs of OEM partners. Possess excellent presentation & training skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
February 2007- Present____Software Engineer, Firmware, LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., Emeryville, CA
**Built Firmware code and investigated integration errors on Leapster 2
**Improved code release procedure
**Planned and implemented version control for build process
**Automated code release process with Bash Shell scripts
**Smoke tested code on breadboards and production models
**Wrapped delivered code in proprietary APIs based on ARC CPU in custom ASIC
**Ported 3rd party Fat32 file system to proprietary Operating System
**Trained on 6502 assembly code and state tables
**Instituted use of off-the-shelf consumer game cartridges in testing to represent real customer experience

2002 --2006____Engineer, Imaging and Color Science, Lexmark, Lexington, KY
**Built color look-up tables under tight customer ship/production deadlines
**Wrote Software simulation of driver for use in building print test targets. Simulation exercised final dots-on-paper stage of print path.
**Designed custom tools and test print targets for developers
**Presented to and collaborated with OEM and internal teams to meet their color systems needs
**Investigated, communicated, and resolved product color path implementation issues
**Systems Engineer responsible for product oversight from conception to ship
**Conducted tutorials on understanding specifications, technical procedures, and proprietary program usages
**Wrote engineering specification documents
**Experienced with X-Rite colorimeters

1999 --2002____Print Quality Technician, Imaging and Color Science, Lexmark (contracted via Aerotek), Lexington, KY
**Designed custom tools and test print targets for developers
**Wrote scripts and measured samples on custom high resolution imager system
**Tested product components and maintained quality database for senior technical staff
**Created user interface guides and procedure manuals for internal test equipment
**Conducted product tests and maintained results database

1996 --1999____Tipsheet Shift Manager, Bloodstock Research, Lexington, KY
**Worked with secure accounts and highly time sensitive information
**Conducted basic software testing
**Interpreted statistical data, analyzed past performances, and forecasted trends pertaining to horse performance
**Managed client relations and directed contract companies in production and distribution
**Responsible for all weekend duties and part-time staff
**Documented department responsibilities and software procedures
**Trained new personnel

Programming Languages: C, DOS, Bash, familiar with C++
Applications: X-rite applications, Adobe Photoshop, MS Visual C++, DOS, Cygwin, worked with ARM and ARC compilers, Subversion, TortoiseSVN, CVS, Clear Case, Clear Quest, Lotus Notes, MS Outlook, able to rapidly master proprietary software

EDUCATION
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, May 1998

REFERENCES
Have excellent references that will attest to my abilities to adapt my technical skills to proprietary systems.

HOBBIES
Dressage Horseback Riding, Hiking, Rock Climbing, SCUBA, Catering, Home Décor projects

Certifications
See above


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