RESUME

VERNON JOHNSON

 

Vernon Johnson is an accomplished and well educated engineering professional with more than 20 years experience working with leading edge computer technology. 

 

Vernon successfully completed the MCSE certification (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) in June of 2006.

 

Vernon’s responsibilities include hardware, firmware, and software design. 

 

 

SPECIALITIES

 

Operating Systems          

                                          MS-DOS

                                          Windows 3.1 / 95 / 98 / 2000 / 2003, Windows XP, XP Embedded, Vista, CE

                                          Red Hat Linux / Debian Linux / Ubuntu Linux

 

CAD Software                  

                                          Altium /  Protel

                                          MathCAD

                                          MicroCAP (SPICE)

                                          AutoCAD

                                          SolidWorks

                                          PCBX

 

Project Management       

                                          SAP R3

                                          Microsoft Project

 

Programming                    

                                          MicroChip – 16F, 18F, PICC18,  MCC18

                                          Atmel AVR / Codevision AVR

                                          TI MSP430, Code Composer

                                          Motorola / Freescale 68HC08 / Codewarrior Assy and C

                                          Intel x86 Assembler

                                          Turbo Pascal     

                                          Embedded BIOS

                                          C / C++

                                          Visual Studio.NET

                                          ASP.NET

                                          MS SQL

                                          XML

 

Industrial Software Tools

                                          GE Logicmaster

                                          Allen Bradley SLC 500

                                          Keyence KV Ladder Builder

                                          Yamaha Robotics VIP

 

Regulatory Compliance     UL, CSA, CE, NEC, CFR, MIL-STD

 

  

EDUCATION

Recent education includes advanced database and n-tier application design using Visual Studio.NET 2003.

Certifications Completed: Electronic Technology - QS9000 - FMEA - A+ - MCSA – MCDBA – MCSE

 

MARIC COLLEGE, Lake Forest, California                             2004 - 2005

 

• Computer Networking Professional (GPA 4.0 – Perfect Attendance)

 

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE, Mission Viejo, California               December 1989

 

• Electronic Technology Electronic Engineering and Computer Science coursework exceeds graduate degree level requirements.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

2005 to Present

E-M Designs, Inc.                                       Dana Point, CA

Staff Engineer - Hardware and Software design

 

• Automated Burn In System – Hardware and Firmware Design (Atmel Mega16 MCU)

• Mobile Wireless Access Point – Motorized Antenna / Stepper Motor – Hardware and Firmware Design (Microchip MCU)

• Computerized Beverage Vending Machine (Atmel Mega 16 MCU) and Host Software application software(Windows CE)

• Emergency Vehicle Siren System Motorola (68HC908 MCU)

 

 

2001-2003

Fluidmaster, Inc.                                        San Juan Capistrano, CA

Manufacturing Engineer - Project Management and Design Engineering of Automated Manufacturing Machinery

 

• Accomplished Laser date code marking of tested products. Estimated Savings exceed $10 Million over 5 years in reduced product liability exposure.

• Reduced Labor Cost for Connector Hose cutting process, by introducing new and revised automated machinery.

• Completed a Custom PC Based Barcode Audit System. Eliminating packaging errors and costly Contract Penalties. Resulting in improved Customer Relationship.

 

 

1989-2001

Horiba Instruments, Inc.                           Irvine, California

Project Engineer – Automotive and Stationary Source Emission Gas Analytical Systems

 

• Managed many projects in the $250K to $3M range. Delivering Custom Emissions Testing Equipment. Collaborating with Customers on detailed custom specifications.

• Completed several unfinished and problematic projects initiated by others.

• Trained Customers and Service Technicians in operation and maintenance.

• Supervised a project team to create and bring a sophisticated new emissions analyzer to market.

• Supervised numerous installation projects throughout the continental United States.

• Support of service department in control system software and engineering historical data management.

 

1986-1989

Automotive Performance Electronics       Dana Point, California

Sole Proprietor – Design/Manufacture/Marketing of Electronic Automotive Specialty products

 

• Designed, patented, manufactured, and marketed the “Micro-Dyno” Air/Fuel ratio meter (an analog instrumentation amplification and display device).

• Designed, manufactured, and marketed the “Boostpak” Electronic Turbocharger management system (a high speed analog closed loop pressure and accessory control device).

• Designed and deployed several custom electronic projects for automobile racing teams, including a land speed record setting team.

 

1983-1986

DC Johnson and Associates                      Lake Forest, California

Application Engineer – Custom Automotive Emission Control Systems

 

• Collaborated with Customers and Suppliers to design Emission Control Systems for European Automobiles, for successful compliance with US emission regulations.

• Trained Customers and Field Service Technicians in system installation and inspection.

• Supervised and Trained Inside Service Department Personnel.