DANIEL S. SMITH

SUMMARY

Software engineer with extensive experience developing and implementing software for embedded devices. Expertise in Embedded Systems, Design Patterns, C++ and Python. Key strengths include the ability to deliver high quality code in a time sensitive environment, excellent multitasking skills, effective communication skills and strong self motivation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CARDINAL HEALTH – ALARIS PRODUCTS, San Diego, CA 2004-Present

Senior Software Engineer

Developed C++ software for several FDA-approved medical devices

· Lead a team of software engineers to design, specify and develop a new software feature for an FDA 510k submission

· Performed the role of Intern Lead to identify good internship candidates from local universities, and develop them into polished software engineers

· Updated driver for 802.11b wireless network card to provide more network information to the user

· Designed and developed an automated testing framework to maintain high software quality

· Redesigned existing log structure to support multiple products a single interface despite having different storage mechanisms

· Traveled to various customer sites to assist with installing the latest firmware, or debugging wireless issues in the field

· Developed tools to support development and to automatically setup all environment variables

· Awarded Chairman’s Award for achievement of exceptional results and dedication to Cardinal Health’s EPIC Core Values

TELECA USA, San Diego, CA 2003-2004

Software Consultant

Performed various consulting duties as an expert in CDMA-based wireless communication and embedded systems.

· Designed and Implemented user interfaces on Nokia’s CDMA 2000 wireless handsets

· Integrated code from Nokia’s global code base and Nokia’s CDMA code base into unannounced phone

· Established and executed acceptance tests for iota functionality on Samsung cellphones

· Interviewed and rated several prospective employees, testing their knowledge in C, C++, Java, CDMA and Data Structures

ERICSSON WIRELESS, San Diego, CA 2000-2003

Software Engineer

Designed and Implemented State and Fault Management frameworks for Ericsson’s next generation embedded CDMA 2000 Base Station Controller (BSC)

• Consistently delivered code ahead of schedule with very few bugs on an embedded OSE platform
• Implemented process to improve communication between developers and testers, which reduced the amount of time needed to find and fix software bugs
• Concurrently developed and supported code for three different baselines to help company meet time to market goals
• Established process to help software engineers better document their C++ code by implementing free, open source software
• Certified packet data air and terrestrial interfaces for a special release sent to a customer
• Volunteered for international assignments to support products in the field
• Awarded “5-Star award” for volunteering to temporarily join other teams to help them achieve their timetable
• Appointed to interviewing and recruiting teams to help secure top talent for Ericsson
• Revised and Enforced a code review policy, as part of my role as a “Software Quality Champion”

EDUCATION

B.S., Computer Science, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA