Robert C. - Technical PM

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Skills
Computer: C#, Managed C++, C/C++, JavaScript, Java, Node.js, Linux, Bash, GCC, Win32, .Net, MFC, OpenCV, ROS, UAVCAN, Multi-Threading, XML, JSON, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache Tomcat, MATLAB, Excel, Subversion, Git, Jira, Confluence, Redmine, Bugzilla, NSIS
Cognex Vision: VisionPro, ViDi, CVL, PVE, OMI, In-Sight, Checkpoint
Robotic Platforms: Universal Robots, Toshiba, Denso, Staubli, Adept, Copley Motion Control
Linux
C#

Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Matternet, Inc - Mountain View, CA
2019 to Present
• Lead software engineer on Linux ground station for secure autonomous drone delivery of medical products in a hospital network
• Hired embedded and robotics software engineers
• Responsible for coordinating bi-weekly sprint goals for 5-member embedded software team
• Documented software build and debugging process for embedded team
• Developed C++ control software incorporating TCP Sockets, UAVCAN communications, Modbus communications, and custom Robotics scripting

Director of Software Engineering
Grabit, Inc - Sunnyvale, CA
2016 to 2019
• Hired and built software engineering and quality assurance teams for work on 3 product lines
• Created and implemented software processes including product specifications, development, issue tracking, quality assurance, and deployment
• Created extensive documentation for manufacturing, applications engineering, and customers, enabling rapid ramp up of new engineers, testers, manufacturing and field support personnel
• Coordinated Agile bi-weekly milestones across related software, firmware and hardware functions using a RACI matrix through prototype and field trial phases
• Led rapid software enhancements and issue resolution during Field Trials and New Product Introduction of 2 products in 3 countries (US, Mexico and China)
• For Stackit Product for Automated Assembly of Running Shoe Uppers:
• Led Stackit Software development from concept to revenue-generating product
• Architect and implemented cross-platform software package utilizing ROS and Cognex Vision
• Designed and implemented innovative pattern recognition algorithm to locate fabric parts with arbitrary colorways exclusively based on CAD data
• Designed and implemented recipe generation algorithm transforming shoe assembly drawing into a tool-ready recipe with optimized robot part placement
• Designed and implemented a machine control GUI using a web-based REST API to communicate with the main controller, allowing for remote control of the Stackit. Tool
• For Meterit Product for Automated Product Flow in Logistics:
• Re-architected prototype Meterit software for reliability, security, deployment, scalability, and increased capability
• Improved MTBF to over four weeks overcoming electrical and hardware faults.
• Expanded web-based user interface to eliminate the need for most command line maintenance and support tasks
• Designed and implemented algorithms for identifying jammed packages
• Created and authored algorithms for minimizing package slippage under adverse environmental conditions