Christopher P. Cole
5316 Pemberton Drive
Stow, Ohio 44224
(330) 388-4118
cole@coledd.com

Objective:  To obtain a challenging career in embedded systems design utilizing my technical background.

Summary:  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Work well under pressure and against deadlines while taking charge of situations and delivering desired results. Valuable experience in embedded system design, including microprocessor interfacing, networking, and instrumentation. 

Education:	The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

May, 1997	Degree awarded:  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
		Electives include:  Microprocessor interfacing, Electromagnetics I & II, Antenna Design, Electronic Design, Active Circuits, Analog Communication, Digital Communication

Experience:

9/2003-present	Project Manager, Microelectronics
		Theken Disc, LLC., Akron, Ohio

	. Designed low power micro-electronics for intervertebral disc implantable medical device
	. Designed inductive power coupling system to charge lithium-ion battery in vivo
	. Developed wireless telemetry system and protocol stack using MICS RF transceivers
	. Extensive work with piezoelectric energy generation and efficient power conversion
	. Developed real time visualization tool in C++ that allows doctors to collect data from disc implant
	. Circuit schematic design, rigid and flex circuit layout, self-hand assembled prototypes, testing
	. Assured project success by aligning key partners and consultants with pertinent expertise

8/2000-9/2003	Senior Engineer
		Accelent Systems Inc., Akron, Ohio

	. Extensive knowledge of StrongARM, XScale, OMAP, and EP9312 ARM microprocessors
	. Ported Linux, Windows CE (PPC2003 & .NET), and boot loader to various ARM platforms
	. Wrote device drivers for Ethernet, serial, USB, LCD, touch, SPI, I2C, IDE, camera, audio
	. Developed Radio Interface Layer for GSM/GPRS and CDMA phone modules
	. Developed embedded Linux operating system distribution, 'Accelent Linux'
	. Maintained Linux server for development group (NFS, SMB, NIS, DHCP, TFTP, CVS, backups)

10/1999-8/2000	Electrical Engineer
		Globetek, Inc., Akron, Ohio

	. Designed Internet-enabled data acquisition modules with PICs and CS8900 Ethernet controllers
	. Developed TCP/IP stack for embedded microcontrollers, including DHCP client and web server
	. Developed minimal Linux distribution suitable for firewall and router applications
	. Assisted in maintaining multi-port serial interface adapter (PCI and ISA) product line
	. Maintained company server running Linux, as well as corporate LAN

8/1997-10/1999	Electrical Engineer
		Pile Dynamics, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio

	. Designed PDI SmartSensorsTM using Microchip PIC microcontrollers, to retain calibration information for accelerometers and strain gages, as well as corresponding PC software
	. Electronic system design using Motorola 68332 microprocessor
	. Embedded C/C++/ASM programming using Crosscode and SingleStep by SDS
	. Developed RS-485 networked sensors using Intel 8051 and  Microchip PIC microcontrollers
	. Data acquisition using pressure transducers, strain gages, accelerometers, microphones, rotary encoders, proximity switches, and lasers
	. Traveled to various installation sites worldwide to provide technical support for clients

8/1996-8/1997	Systems Engineer
		Lynk Media, Akron, Ohio

	. Designed and implemented computer networks incorporating Cisco routing equipment, as well as Sun Servers and Workstations
	. Assisted in developing a web-based, net-centric scripting language, PariServ, written in Java
	. Developed WANs for several clients in conjunction with Ameritech
	. Programmed SQL database applications using Java/JDBC
	. Wrote automated billing and Internet commerce software in Java using CyberCash services

8/1992-8/1996	Unix Administrator
		Polymer Science Dept. / Biomedical Engineering Dept., University of Akron, Ohio

	. Supervised a network of Silicon Graphics and Sun Workstations used for molecular modeling
	. Extensive experience in Solaris, SunOS, IRIX, and Linux
	. Managed laser printers, line printers, and wax-transfer printers
	. Sourcing for networking and computing software and hardware
	. Created and maintained a public FTP and World Wide Web server on the Internet

Other experience to note:

	. Developed a 16-bit CPU core and peripherals in VHDL, wrote accompanying assembler and tools
	. Wrote a TCP/IP stack for the PIC 16F877 using SMC91C111 Ethernet controller
	. Extensive knowledge of assembly language for the ARM, x86, 68k, 6502, PIC, MSP430
	. Authored a contact management database application with PHP and MySQL
	. Developed several projects that implemented the Basic Stamp embedded microcontroller
	. Amateur Radio enthusiast - Extra Class, KB8KWM

Affiliations: 	

	. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Member
	. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Member
	. American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Member
	. Founded Akron Linux Users Group (ALUG) in 1995
	. National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC) Member
	. Cascade Investment Club, Treasurer
	. Akron Digital Group Member
	. Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Member

References available upon request.