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David E. Wilder
David@WilderPE.com
REFERENCES
Excellent references (including former supervisors) available upon request.
EDUCATION
M.B.A., 1997, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1977-1981, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 48 semester hours of graduate EE work
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (with honor), 1976, Auburn Univ., Auburn, AL
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Alabama, since1981
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), since 2004
Registered U.S. Patent Agent, since 2000
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Secret clearance awarded 2006
PATENTS
5,661,726 - “Advanced Communication System Architecture”
5,870,428 - “Method For Providing Remote Loopback Testing In A Digital Data System Having Multiple Protocols”
6,557,170 - “Keyboard, Mouse, Video And Power Switching Apparatus And Method”
COMPUTER SKILLS
Very experienced with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Some experience with Linux, LabView, DOORS, AutoCAD, and Visio.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Electronic hardware design (analog, digital, video, communications, design for manufacturability), familiar with
various CAD tools for schematic and PCB design.
Software design (C, C++, 8051 assembler, Basic, Pascal).
Systems Engineering (requirements definition, verification and validation, Reliability Availability Maintainability).
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Engineering - Design experience and technical management experience in developing a wide range of electronic
products and embedded systems: aerospace products, commercial products, consumer products, video
transmission products, high speed data communication products, software applications. Experienced at all aspects
of the development process: product conception, systems engineering, verification testing, release to
manufacturing, support of volume production. Experienced at managing multidisciplinary teams of engineers and
defining product development procedures. Experienced in everything from a research environment to high-volume
manufacturing environment. Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Alabama.
Project Management - Trained and experienced in all aspects of project management including initiating projects,
building multidisciplinary teams, developing schedules and budgets, identifying critical paths, managing risk,
resource planning, tracking progress, presenting status to executive management, and delivering quality products
on time and within budget. Familiar with the use of tools such as Gantt charts and Work Breakdown Structures.
Accustomed to participating in contract efforts, interfacing with customers at all levels, and working under Federal
Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. Certified Project Management
Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
CAREER SUMMARY
Engineering Consultant and Patent Agent, Huntsville, AL
08/2009 – present
• Contract engineering – hardware, software, and system design.
• Project management – schedule, budget, subcontractor management.
• Patent applications and evaluations (see www.huntsvillepatents.com).
• Work alone or with various partners, depending upon the nature and magnitude of the task. Can quickly locate
needed engineering talent or partner companies.
Kratos / Digital Fusion, Huntsville, AL
06/2006 – 08/2009, Embedded Systems Team Lead & Deputy Program Manager
• As the Embedded Systems Team Lead and a technical contributor, led the successful development of a flight
computer and associated electronics for a proof-of-concept missile design, fabrication, and test program for the U.S
Army (the NLOS-T program). The system included an IMU, GPS receiver, telemetry components, various sensors,
control actuators, and radar transponder.
• Did the circuit design for the Control Actuation System.
• Designed a tester using a Rabbit Semiconductor module and embedded C.
• Selected Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) components and did characterization testing to qualify those
components for the NLOS-T program.
• Helped build and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers (EE, ME, S/W, Aerospace).
• Developed the overall project schedule for the 3 year missile design program.
• Planned and tracked the program budget.
• Managed patent activities as the Digital Fusion IP Coordinator.
.
Sanmina-SCI, Defense and Aerospace Systems Division, Huntsville, AL
01/2006 – 06/2006, Integrated Product Team Leader
• Led a design team in the initial stages of developing a secure wireless peripheral to a multipurpose intercom /
data switch network.
• Led a cross-functional team in taking charge of and turning around a build-to-print project that was behind
schedule and had technical problems.
• Helped write the division’s Design and Development Procedure in an ISO9000/AS9100 environment.
Dynetics, Inc., RF and Electronic Systems Group, Huntsville, AL
03/2005 – 01/2006, Senior Principal Engineer
• Developed a test plan, customized some telemetry equipment, and performed tests to evaluate the feasibility
of using wireless telemetry modules within a wind tunnel for data collection.
• Analyzed raw measurement data, did some statistical analysis, and helped isolate performance problems
during the development of a torque wrench calibration system for the United States Army.
• Performed foreign material evaluation of portions of a foreign missile system.
• Developed a test plan for evaluating the unintended radiated emissions of a foreign weapon system.
Avocent Corporation (formerly Cybex Computer Products Corporation), Huntsville, AL
1997 – 03/2005, Engineering Manager / Technical Manager / Senior Technical Manager
• Led engineering staff of 10 & served as project manager in a matrix organization designing a variety of
embedded systems and video products.
• Served as a technical expert on wideband video circuits and EMI issues.
• Did analog design of video circuits as well as some digital hardware design.
• Designed a remote power control device, including the hardware design and assembler programming.
• Wrote some software tools in C, Pascal, and Basic.
• Served as Engineering’s representative to the corporate Product Planning Committee, which evaluates new
product ideas.
• Contributed to the creation of a corporate Product Development Procedure to help successfully achieve ISO-
9000 certification.
• Defined product strategies and led design teams in developing cost-reduced and improved versions of several
older products.
• Organized and Coordinated patent activities.
• Recruited engineers and technicians to expand the engineering department.
Motorola Transmission Products Division (formerly Universal Data Systems), Huntsville, AL
1990 - 1997, Engineering Manager
1983 - 1990, Design Engineer/Sr Design Engineer/Principal Engineer
• Led the design and development of a variety of communications equipment
• Did a variety of design tasks for hardware (analog and digital) as well as software (assembler, C, Pascal, and
Basic).
• Achieved cycle-time reduction by organizing and leading cross-functional teams.
• Planned and tracked project schedules and budgets.
• Contributed to the planning & implementation of ISO and Six Sigma procedures.
• Managed a staff of 35 project managers, engineers, and technicians.
AVCO Electronics (later AVEX Electronics, now Benchmark Electronics), Huntsville, AL
1976 - 1983, Engineer
• Circuit design and test experience on a wide variety of projects.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Calhoun Community College, Occasional Adjunct Instructor, Fall 2004, - Spring 2008
BUS271 - Business Statistics I and BUS272 - Business Statistics II
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
SYS101 – Fundamentals of Systems Engineering, Defense Acquisition University, 2009 (in process)
CLB016 – Intro. to Earned Value Management, Defense Acquisition University, 2009
CLB007 – Cost Analysis, Defense Acquisition University, 2009
Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007, Calhoun Community College / Ed2Go, 2008
ACQ101 - Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, Defense Acquisition University, 2005
EO/IR Technologies and Phenomena, Dynetics University, 2005
DoD 101, Dynetics University, 2005
Design Capture for Expedition PCB Layout, Mentor Graphics, 2004
Management Course for Avocent- Level 2, American Management Association, 2004
Capstone Business Simulation, Management Simulations Inc., 2004
Communication and Interpersonal Skills, American Management Association, 2004
PMP Examination Review, U.A.H. Continuing Education, 2004
Senior Project Management, American Management Association, 2004
Quality Management and Performance Measurement, U.A.H. Continuing Ed., 2004
Project Procurement and Contract Management, U.A.H. Continuing Education, 2004
Risk Concepts and Management, U.A.H. Continuing Education, 2004
Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness, American Management Association, 2003
Improving Your Project Management Skills: The Basics For Success, American Management Association, 2003
Fundamentals of Patent Prosecution, Practising Law Institute, 2002
Introduction to Red Hat Linux, University of Memphis Continuing Education, 2001
Patent Bar Review, Patent Resources Group, 1999
David E. Wilder
David@WilderPE.com
REFERENCES
Excellent references (including former supervisors) available upon request.
EDUCATION
M.B.A., 1997, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1977-1981, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 48 semester hours of graduate EE work
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (with honor), 1976, Auburn Univ., Auburn, AL
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Alabama, since1981
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), since 2004
Registered U.S. Patent Agent, since 2000
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Secret clearance awarded 2006
PATENTS
5,661,726 - “Advanced Communication System Architecture”
5,870,428 - “Method For Providing Remote Loopback Testing In A Digital Data System Having Multiple Protocols”
6,557,170 - “Keyboard, Mouse, Video And Power Switching Apparatus And Method”
COMPUTER SKILLS
Very experienced with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Some experience with Linux, LabView, DOORS, AutoCAD, and Visio.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Electronic hardware design (analog, digital, video, communications, design for manufacturability), familiar with
various CAD tools for schematic and PCB design.
Software design (C, C++, 8051 assembler, Basic, Pascal).
Systems Engineering (requirements definition, verification and validation, Reliability Availability Maintainability).
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Engineering - Design experience and technical management experience in developing a wide range of electronic
products and embedded systems: aerospace products, commercial products, consumer products, video
transmission products, high speed data communication products, software applications. Experienced at all aspects
of the development process: product conception, systems engineering, verification testing, release to
manufacturing, support of volume production. Experienced at managing multidisciplinary teams of engineers and
defining product development procedures. Experienced in everything from a research environment to high-volume
manufacturing environment. Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Alabama.
Project Management - Trained and experienced in all aspects of project management including initiating projects,
building multidisciplinary teams, developing schedules and budgets, identifying critical paths, managing risk,
resource planning, tracking progress, presenting status to executive management, and delivering quality products
on time and within budget. Familiar with the use of tools such as Gantt charts and Work Breakdown Structures.
Accustomed to participating in contract efforts, interfacing with customers at all levels, and working under Federal
Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. Certified Project Management
Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
CAREER SUMMARY
Engineering Consultant and Patent Agent, Huntsville, AL
08/2009 – present
• Contract engineering – hardware, software, and system design.
• Project management – schedule, budget, subcontractor management.
• Patent applications and evaluations (see www.huntsvillepatents.com).
• Work alone or with various partners, depending upon the nature and magnitude of the task. Can quickly locate
needed engineering talent or partner companies.
Kratos / Digital Fusion, Huntsville, AL
06/2006 – 08/2009, Embedded Systems Team Lead & Deputy Program Manager
• As the Embedded Systems Team Lead and a technical contributor, led the successful development of a flight
computer and associated electronics for a proof-of-concept missile design, fabrication, and test program for the U.S
Army (the NLOS-T program). The system included an IMU, GPS receiver, telemetry components, various sensors,
control actuators, and radar transponder.
• Did the circuit design for the Control Actuation System.
• Designed a tester using a Rabbit Semiconductor module and embedded C.
• Selected Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) components and did characterization testing to qualify those
components for the NLOS-T program.
• Helped build and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers (EE, ME, S/W, Aerospace).
• Developed the overall project schedule for the 3 year missile design program.
• Planned and tracked the program budget.
• Managed patent activities as the Digital Fusion IP Coordinator.
.
Sanmina-SCI, Defense and Aerospace Systems Division, Huntsville, AL
01/2006 – 06/2006, Integrated Product Team Leader
• Led a design team in the initial stages of developing a secure wireless peripheral to a multipurpose intercom /
data switch network.
• Led a cross-functional team in taking charge of and turning around a build-to-print project that was behind
schedule and had technical problems.
• Helped write the division’s Design and Development Procedure in an ISO9000/AS9100 environment.
Dynetics, Inc., RF and Electronic Systems Group, Huntsville, AL
03/2005 – 01/2006, Senior Principal Engineer
• Developed a test plan, customized some telemetry equipment, and performed tests to evaluate the feasibility
of using wireless telemetry modules within a wind tunnel for data collection.
• Analyzed raw measurement data, did some statistical analysis, and helped isolate performance problems
during the development of a torque wrench calibration system for the United States Army.
• Performed foreign material evaluation of portions of a foreign missile system.
• Developed a test plan for evaluating the unintended radiated emissions of a foreign weapon system.
Avocent Corporation (formerly Cybex Computer Products Corporation), Huntsville, AL
1997 – 03/2005, Engineering Manager / Technical Manager / Senior Technical Manager
• Led engineering staff of 10 & served as project manager in a matrix organization designing a variety of
embedded systems and video products.
• Served as a technical expert on wideband video circuits and EMI issues.
• Did analog design of video circuits as well as some digital hardware design.
• Designed a remote power control device, including the hardware design and assembler programming.
• Wrote some software tools in C, Pascal, and Basic.
• Served as Engineering’s representative to the corporate Product Planning Committee, which evaluates new
product ideas.
• Contributed to the creation of a corporate Product Development Procedure to help successfully achieve ISO-
9000 certification.
• Defined product strategies and led design teams in developing cost-reduced and improved versions of several
older products.
• Organized and Coordinated patent activities.
• Recruited engineers and technicians to expand the engineering department.
Motorola Transmission Products Division (formerly Universal Data Systems), Huntsville, AL
1990 - 1997, Engineering Manager
1983 - 1990, Design Engineer/Sr Design Engineer/Principal Engineer
• Led the design and development of a variety of communications equipment
• Did a variety of design tasks for hardware (analog and digital) as well as software (assembler, C, Pascal, and
Basic).
• Achieved cycle-time reduction by organizing and leading cross-functional teams.
• Planned and tracked project schedules and budgets.
• Contributed to the planning & implementation of ISO and Six Sigma procedures.
• Managed a staff of 35 project managers, engineers, and technicians.
AVCO Electronics (later AVEX Electronics, now Benchmark Electronics), Huntsville, AL
1976 - 1983, Engineer
• Circuit design and test experience on a wide variety of projects.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Calhoun Community College, Occasional Adjunct Instructor, Fall 2004, - Spring 2008
BUS271 - Business Statistics I and BUS272 - Business Statistics II
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
SYS101 – Fundamentals of Systems Engineering, Defense Acquisition University, 2009 (in process)
CLB016 – Intro. to Earned Value Management, Defense Acquisition University, 2009
CLB007 – Cost Analysis, Defense Acquisition University, 2009
Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007, Calhoun Community College / Ed2Go, 2008
ACQ101 - Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, Defense Acquisition University, 2005
EO/IR Technologies and Phenomena, Dynetics University, 2005
DoD 101, Dynetics University, 2005
Design Capture for Expedition PCB Layout, Mentor Graphics, 2004
Management Course for Avocent- Level 2, American Management Association, 2004
Capstone Business Simulation, Management Simulations Inc., 2004
Communication and Interpersonal Skills, American Management Association, 2004
PMP Examination Review, U.A.H. Continuing Education, 2004
Senior Project Management, American Management Association, 2004
Quality Management and Performance Measurement, U.A.H. Continuing Ed., 2004
Project Procurement and Contract Management, U.A.H. Continuing Education, 2004
Risk Concepts and Management, U.A.H. Continuing Education, 2004
Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness, American Management Association, 2003
Improving Your Project Management Skills: The Basics For Success, American Management Association, 2003
Fundamentals of Patent Prosecution, Practising Law Institute, 2002
Introduction to Red Hat Linux, University of Memphis Continuing Education, 2001
Patent Bar Review, Patent Resources Group, 1999
David E. Wilder PE PMP MBA
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