Scott Myers
6000 Main St, PO 409
Tannersville, NY 12485
tel 518 589-5422 cell 917 628-5459
SUMMARY:
Goal: Contract LabVIEW programming, test engineering, project management, systems engineering for research, product development, or applied engineering.
Was an early adopter of LabVIEW and have significant experience with systems engineering projects in the fields of science, industry and the military; almost all projects involve integration of hardware and software, often with original electronics. Have advanced LabVIEW skills, both fundamental algorithm skills and user interface skills, a broad science background and demonstrates a commitment to science and engineering leadership.
The first member of National Instrument’s Alliance Program and the first non-Apple user of the Macintosh.
SKILL KEYWORDS:
Technical
Programming: G (LabVIEW), Java, Visual Basic, Electronic Workbench, Test Stand, LabWindows, Matlab, Simulink, Mathematica, DLL, CIN, XML, and C+, C++, Object C, and Objective C.
Environments: LabVIEW, WebObjects, Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, Final Cut Pro HD, Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS, GoLive CS, DVD Studio Pro, OS X Server, InfiniD, Director MX, Douglas CAD/CAM, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Poser, Cinema 4D, Carerra 3D, Nemetschek VectorWorks, Filemaker, Fireworks, xCode (Apple)
Engineering: Electrical engineering, Biomedical instrumentation systems, analog and digital circuit design, DSP, signal analysis, wavelet analysis, acoustics, bioacoustics. Data acquisition systems and hardware, GPIB, RS-232, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, Robotics, Remote Sensing, Remote Instrumentation, RF, VXI, extensive experience with most National Instruments DAQ products.
Internet development: Web design architecture, HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, PHP, SQL, CGI, TCP/IP, streaming video/audio, cross-browser compatibility.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Desktop Laboratories NYC, NY (owner/founder) 1984 to present
Desktop Laboratories considers science to be creativity that can be verified. Projects begin with abstract thinking (math) and most often manifests themselves in physical projects such as a plane, an exhibit in a science museum. Most tasks are project management projects working with a team, but having specific responsibilities. Most tasks involve the test portion of the cyclical hypothesis, test and evaluation methods of the Scientific Method.
Contracting for Corporations
Vibrometer Meggit, Londonderry, NH10/08 to 11/08
Systems Integration engineer to create validation and calibration automation for flame, spark and sodium detection in industrial and military devices. LabVIEW, Toolkits, original hardware and software in proprietary devices and protocols respectively, etc.
Moog Aircraft Group, Salt Lake City, UT06/07 to 12/07
Lead engineer to create motor and motor control interface to test and validate spoiler and horizontal tail actuators for Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Project involved validation of early production parts of motors, creation of closed loop controls in LabVIEW, integration into hydraulic test rigs, verification of test rigs under requirements from Boeing, and hands-on creation of elaborate custom cabling, test hardware and software. Documentation to requirements of Boeing as necessary. LabVIEW, Simulink, Toolkits, FPGA, CAD, Electronic Workbench for schematics, etc.
Sonomax, Toronto, Canada (Remote work from NYC, NY)02/04 to 03/06
Lead engineer to create, validate in-ear sound attenuation device. Elaborate custom software/hardware validated device performance, and effectiveness in subject and industrial environment. Project involved software/hardware design to measure baseline of hearing and extent of prior hearing loss from normal aging, environmental causes, or disease. LabVIEW, Application builder, Test Stand, CAD, Electronic WorkBench, Sound & Vibration ToolKit, C, CVI.
Hewlett Packard, NYC, NY 05/03 to 10/03
Lead engineer final human interface designer handheld scanner w/OC. Software and custom hardware for this project measured behavior and tolerances in pre-production design trials. LabVIEW, Test Stand, CAD, DLL, C, Serial, 3D motion analysis for kinematics, custom electronic design, embedded system.
US Navy, Bethesda, MD.02/99 to 05/99
Client: Naval Surface Warfare, 3D position and metal detection software and hardware for use by the Navy in landmine location and surface integrity studies of ship hulls. The hardware and software for this project made sure a technician scanned a complete area of interest, no missing grid portions, and took measurements of events in each grid to detect for landmines or surface changes. LabVIEW, Application builder, CAD, Electronic WorkBench layout/circuit board software, magnetic and densitometer sensors.
VasoMedical, Florida (Remote from NYC, NY)07/98 to 01/99
Update their primary product’s software for a reverse pressure heart pressure relief device, create medical validation file for peer review, remote access, database connectivity. LabVIEW, C, Advanced custom DAQ, scripting, advanced custom physiology algorithms, TCP/IP.
AeroNav Labs, Brooklyn, NY03/97 to 12/97
Vibration study of military equipment, to military specifications. The hardware and software for this project to test novel submarine doors when exposed to high pressures and vibration. LabVIEW, Test Stand, custom test & measurement, LabVIEW, DLL, Advanced DAQ, Database AddOn.
Biomechanics Corporation of America, Mellville, NY05/96 to 01/97
Client: BCA/Nike, Remington. Fatigue and stress test for telephone line installers. The hardware and software for this project allowed testing of telephone line workers, specifically, to determine forces on workers as they descend from telephone poles after a long work session. Biomechanics, materials testing (weight distribution, gate, etc.) Nike. Biomechanics for product development force measurements on new rifles: custom sensors on shoulder, cheek, and trigger finger. LabVIEW, Test bench, DLL, Advanced DAQ, custom analog sensors.
Gotenborg Medical School, Gothenburg, Sweden12/95 to 4/95
Gothenburg, Sweden Motion Analysis Lab. Project involved 3D motion capture and analysis of lower spinal column while in motion. LabVIEW, 3D motion capture/analysis, MatLab.
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI04/94 to 10/95
Client: University of Michigan, Movement Science Department. Low Level 3D motion analysis drivers for Ascension Technologies six degrees of freedom MotionStar TCP/IP real-time motion tracker. Development of application software for human motion analysis biomechanics. LabVIEW, Flock of Bird, Advanced DAQ, MatLab, test and measurement, custom electronic design.
Columbia Medical School, New York, NY11/93 to 04/94
Client: Columbia Medical School, Department of Physical Therapy. 3D motion analysis laboratory software/hardware. Project involved designing and creating apparatus to measure time, and travel path to target. The hardware and software created for this project tested subjects who picked up a short horizontal rod and placed it a vertical opening of a lit target. LabVIEW, advanced DSP, C, electronic design.
Columbia Medical School, New York, NY05/93 to 10/93
Client: Columbia Medical Center, NY, Dr. Zach Pine. 3D motion analysis laboratory software/hardware. Project involved accuracy and precision reflex studies of patients with Parkinson’s. C, LabVIEW, CVI, Mathematica, Validation for scientific peer review.
National Shopping Centers, Rye, NY 1990 -1993
David Bermant Foundation: contract engineer for twelve facilities, work involved management of development, installation, and ongoing maintenance of audio/mechanic displays. LabVIEW, CAD, electrical engineering.
American Craft Museum, NYC, NY1988 to 1989
The Robot Show: software and hardware engineer
MISCELLANEOUS OR ONGOING EXPERIENCE:
Technical Consultation
ABC/Capital Cities, Training with various commercial graphics packages including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Client: Bill Duvall, Director of Graphics
Engineering for Institutions
Boston Museum of Science, Systems engineering work designing hardware and software for exhibits titled: Fish on a Stick, Solar Kiosk, Galileo Drop, http://www.mos.org/
Hall of Science, Queens, NY, Systems engineering work designing hardware and software for exhibits titled: Internet Tug of War, http://www.nyhallsci.org/
Port Authority of NY & NJ, Mechanical engineering contractor for audio/mechanic scultures - currently under contract http://www.technicalcurator.com
Teaching
10 year science fair judge NY city wide; Adjunct professor, Teachers College, Columbia University, Electronics for Researchers, Movement Science Department; Teacher of after school programs at PS234, hands-on pre-engineering program titled: “Things That Fly.”
Writing Experience
Columnist for Ziff Davis. Four-year column: Creative Engineering for MacWorld, PCWorld. Column involved innovative technology or technique regardless of platform. Writing provided access to PR and engineers from various software companies.
Lecturing Experience
Technical presentations at various universities, retail stores and conference sites on technical topics such as Unix server setup, LabVIEW, and electronics.
Relevant History
Following the destruction of his Lower Manhattan neighborhood of 24 years this applicant worked extensively with the Coast Guard, FBI, NIST and others to provide important materials for analysis of the 9/11 disaster. Applicant provided a tripod-mounted video of the World Trade Center attack, suitable for detailed for structural analysis. After 9/11 applicant restored technology for area schools displaced by 9/11.
EDUCATION:
Antioch College, Yellow Springs, OH, BS, 1979
Advanced internship studies at Yale, National Instruments of Health, Columbia School of Engineering, Columbia Medical School, and coursework with National Instruments, etc.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH, 1973
Honors courses in Geology and English