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Developed database applications in Access (Access Basic) and Paradox for Windows (ObjectPal); also audio file edit decision list in C++ for personal use. Experience in Windows and C++ Applications Programming and Systems Analysis in courtroom application software/hardware with emphasis in multimedia application.
Updated multimedia Flamenco Guitar course with new book and 6 hours of video instruction.
Over 10 years of experience in a wide variety of problems involving computational physics in the areas of electro-optics, IR, semiconductor device physics, radiation effects, and analytic mechanics. Excellent conceptual skills; quick to adapt to new technology and its applications. Familiar with a wide variety of IBM PC application programs and programming tools, including Borland C++ (OWL, Applications Framework), Windows, Paradox, MathCad, as well as multimedia tools such as Asymetrix Toolbook, MediaBlitz, Compel, etc.
Active involvement in helping to establish Flamenco as a viable art form via the Internet; actively participating in the Flamenco Mailing List and on the Web. Upgraded my Flamenco Guitar method by producing 6 hours of video instruction; am currently upgrading the text and audio cassette portions of the course for possible CD-ROM production.
1992 - Present: Computer Consultant (Self-Employed)
Computer Consulting (C++, DataBase, Windows).
Continued study and work on private projects involving multimedia instruction.
1990 - 1992 Centennial Research Corporation (Santa Barbara)
Developed Court Reporting System using Windows/C++ and OWL, integrating WAV (low-level) digital audio functions, Paradox Engine (Database Framework), and proprietary graphics.
Developed user interfaces for professional video systems using Turbo C, integrating VCR control via SMPTE timecode generator/reader cards using serial communications.
1986-1990 General Research Corporation, Santa Barbara, California.
Member of the Technical Staff, Advanced Technology Dept.
Installed, operated, maintained, and modified LLNL two and three dimensional finite element structural/heat transfer hydrocodes (DYNA3D, DYNA2D, NIKE3D, NIKE2D, TOPAZ3D, TOPAZ2D and associated pre- and post-processors) on GRC and LANL VAX. Implemented physical models on VAX and CRAY computers. Assisted in analysis of results from models generated by these codes.
Analyzed radiation deposition effects on spaceborne materials using BBAY, BUCKL and PUFF74. Wrote pre- and post-processors for these codes on the VAX and IBM PC in FORTRAN and C.
Performed data reduction and analysis using IDL (VAX), MathCad, and other computer engineering tools.
Analyzed radiation effects on semiconductor devices.
1984-1986 Member of the Technical Staff, Sensor Technology Group.
Analyzed video image processing techniques for simulating IR and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images. Analyzed requirements and hardness characteristics for spaceborne optical sensor systems. Analyzed and modified Radar Antenna simulation program.
1981-1984 Santa Barbara Research Center, Santa Barbara, California
Member of the technical staff (Physics).
Implemented software models for InSb and HgCdTe photovoltaic infrared diodes. Investigated models of gate-controlled diodes and MOS structures for application to infrared detectors.
Investigated effects of optical blur and detector noise on focal plane images.
1979-1981 Developmental Engineer (Physics)
Performed system analysis of test sets for aligning optical missile fuses. Received letter of commendation for producing original and detailed work. As system engineer, work included maintenance support of computer assisted test sets for fuse and detector programs.
1967-1979 Professional Flamenco Guitarist
Performed and taught at many universities and clubs in the U.S., Canada, and Spain. Published the only complete and authoritative analysis of Flamenco guitar rhythms and harmonies to date.
Music director (1977) of Loyola High School (affiliate of Concordia University) in Montreal.
Together with wife was awarded Canada Council Arts Grant for advanced study in Spain.
1963-1967 Student (University of California)
Worked my way through UCSB. Computer operator for EGG, Research and Teaching Assistant (Physics Dept.), Lab Assistant (Psychology Dept.), Managed Performing Arts CoffeeHouse.
1962-1963 Philco Corporation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Engineer responsible for maintenance of microwave communications system on Nike Site (Alaska)
1961 IBM Corporation
Customer Engineer. Left to attend University.
1958-1961 United States Navy
Leading Electronics Technician aboard USS Bridget (DE1024). 2nd Class Petty Officer. Responsible for maintenance and repair of all shipboard electronics equipment.
1959 Electronics Tech. "A" School, Treasure Island (U.S. Navy)
Radar Emphasis
Various "C" schools in electronic equipment maintenance.
1967 University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A.
Mathematics/Philosophy with strong emphasis on Physics.
Some work toward graduate degrees in Physics, EE at UCSB
Karate: I-Kyu. (First Degree Brown Belt.) Shotokan. AAKF (Nishiyama Sensei)
Upgrading of Flamenco Guitar music course using multimedia (text, audio, video); Establishing presence on Internet.
System Analysis and development of I-Witness multimedia court reporting system for Centennial Research. Installing, modifying, maintaining, and teaching the LLNL finite element hydrocodes at GRC, and implementing and analysing results of physical models at GRC and LANL.
Santa Barbara Research Publication
Theory and Operations Manual for HgCdTe Homojunction Model for HP9836A.
Director, Academy of Flamenco Guitar
Previous security clearance; willing to relocate.