Seek position in the Software Engineering industry to utilize my analytical and problem solving skills
to discover unique solutions and expand my abilities.
Software Languages
C, C++, Java, MIPS and Motorola Assembly, VHDL, HTML, and SQL
Software
Microsoft Office and Operating Systems, Unix, Linux, Mac OS, PowerTV, SQL Server, Oracle, WinRunner,
CVS, and Veribest (received certification)
Hardware Abilities
Circuit analysis, Timing analysis, and Surface-mount-device rework
Hardware Platforms
x86, Embedded home appliances, and Pocket PC
2000 - Present ParkStone Medical Information Systems
Weston, Florida
HW/SW Testing Manager
Multiple successful Commercial software releases (product development life
cycle).
Certified all hardware and software for deployment.
Focused abilities of the Software testing team in various roles of unit
testing, software build regression, and data analysis.
Managed the Beta field trials. Coordinated delivery and pickup of test
equipment. Gathered, tracked, and submitted issues to product
development.
Participated in project planning for multiple future releases.
2000 - 2000 ADT Security Services, Inc Boca Raton, Florida
Business Software Analyst
Quality Assurance analysis and regression testing of an enterprise level
billing, asset tracking, and customer care application.
Requirements gathering and test plan generation.
User Acceptance Testing and Support.
Oracle PL/SQL training.
1999 - 2000 Pace Micro Technology, Plc Boca Raton, Florida
Hardware Engineer
Wrote test software for digital cable box firmware
(MIPS Assembly, ANSI C).
Hardware debug, and printed circuit board design using Veribest CAD
software.
As part time IT Administrator, maintained user security rights and installed
local server applications.
Lead participant in offsite customer support and beta field trials.
Multinational company, project teamwork spanning 8 time zones.
1996 - 1998 Center for Instructional and Research Computing Activities, University of Florida
Training Coordinator
Trained junior employees and taught Leisure Courses offered by the
university for the general public.
Evaluated the performance of trainee operators.
Updated handouts and training materials periodically.
Senior Operator
Trained in the operation of networked computers running Windows 95/98,
Mac OS, Unix, and Linux.
Assisted users with hardware and software difficulties.
Enforced lab security policies and monitored user activities.
1995 - 1999 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Integrated Product and Process Design
Interdisciplinary Senior Design team project:
Enhanced a Pyrometric Analyzer System for Pratt & Whitney.
Digitally measured turbine blade temperature.
Increased system precision and provided a flexible means for data storage.
Installation and maintenance of personal Internet domain at pcsonka.net.
Providing technical assistance and consultation on purchasing computer
equipment and web page design.
Running, biking, and swimming.